Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-27

dents address contained a greeting to his first visit to teh academy as a child, and a tribute of praise and thanks to the teachers under whom he studied there. Of-the 400 names of persons known to be eligible to the association, thirty five have passed away since it's ation-eleven heinz missed from thei, places since the last meeting in 1907 He spoke afIectionately of these absent ones and committee consisting of Rev. Frank A. Fuller of Norwich Town, Mrs. Winslow c. Ballup and Mrs. Hal sey Clarke were appointed to frame resolutions of respect from the asso- citation.
 offivers Elected.
 The report of the nominating com mittee was accepted and the officers elected as follows. President, Walter l.. Palmer of Medway, Mass: first vice president, Lucien Burleigh of Troy, N. Y. second vice president, Miss Sarah Averill of Worcester, Mass: secretary. Mrs. A. L. Johnson of Plainfield treasurer Miss Annie l.. Tillinghast of Plainfeld; board of managers, Mrs. Clara A. Hill. Mrs. Alice H. Moves. George H. Hyde of New York aand Rev. Frank A. Fuller.
 Treasurer's Report.
 The treasurer's report was given by Miss Tillinghast and showed the asso- ciation to be in good financial condi- ton.
 The gift of two books to the associ- ation brought up the discussion upon additions to this nucleus and resulted in the appointment of a committee consisting of Rev. Dr. Charles Spald- ft,r- x@f Tor, I of Brooklyn, N. Y., Charles P. Cogs- wei lof Norwich, Henry Dorrance-and Mrs. A. l.. Johnson, to confer with the trustees of the Benedict library in regard to placing books belonging to the association in the library. Judge Bonds Letter.
 letter from Judge Daniel w. Bond of the Massachusetts superior court, of Waltham, Mass regretting his ab- sence was read by the president. Judge Bond wrote that Plainfeld peo- pie ought. to take pride and interest in the fact that the inhabitants of that locality etarly showed such practical interest in the cause of edu- cation. In ITO the leading men of the town formed an association for the purpose of providing improved facili- ties for the more complete education of the youth of this vicinity" They erected a brick school house, procured teachers of a higher grade, established a nor thorough system of instruc- ton in common nEglish branches, but were unable at that time to organize classical department Isaac Colt, who died in 1776 left a legacy. 'the annual interest of which was to be applied to the maintenance of Latin or grammar school in the new brick school house in Plainfield," and in ITS classical department was or ganized. Plainfield academy was among the first institutions of the kind in New England. In 1925 the site for the present stone building was given by Mrs. Lydia Farlan and other public spirited residents subscribed funds for the erection of the stone building. Judge Bond was a pupil there in 1857. A discussion in re- gard to the destruction of this old building became quite animated and showed plainly that no member of the association would entertain such an idea, but would fight for it's preser- vation.
 Banquet Served.
 Adjournment was mode to the church where a banquet was served blythe Ladies' Aid society at 1.30 p. m. Lyons orchestra furnished music. OlNliC OlCSSlltS Ndo dohCu Oy INCN- Frank A. Fuller and at the close all joined in singing Auld Lang Syne.
 The afternoon exercises were held on the lawn in front of the church. the whole company being photo grapheds there. There were several noted and extremely interesting speakers who upheld the credit of the association and reflected glory upon the old academy.
 Hon. H. H. Jenks Speaks.
 The first speaker was Hon. H. Hart well Jenks of Cumberland, R. l., for mer U. s. consul to Buenos Ayres, who is probably the oldest living grad uate of Plainfield academy being eighty last May-and also teacher there fifty years ago.
 He responded with the recitation of poem. The Three Warnings, by Mad ame Thrayle, most appreciate to the occasion.
 Rev. pr. Charles Spaldins of Boston.
 Rev Dr. Charles Spalding of the Baptist house in Fremont Temple, Boston, spoke of the debt of inmeas- urable gratitude he owed to Plainfield academy. This was the spring board from which he took the plunge into the ocean of life. the beginning of things, the first quest for knowledge, the learning the value of books, the Introduction to the fellowship of schol- ars-renewcd today-and to the art and method of independent thinking He said that what the world most needs today is independent and in-