Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-19
ANNUAL MEETING BOARD OF TRADE.
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 l In 1903 this substantial business was | removed to Norwich from Woonsocket, R. l. as the result of heroic efforts Of committee of the Norwich board of given was $3,000 contributed by the town of Norwich, after the new com pany had been established for five years in this city.
 Green Silk Mill. M. J. Green moved his plant to Nor wich from Paterson, N. J., in 1905, aft CT notable efforts by a committee of the Norwich board of trade. About $1,000 in cash was paid towards his moving expenses. A building suitable of about $20,000. The money was ob- tained from 8 savings bank on mort gage, the notes being indorSed by about twenty members of our organization. New York agent for MT. Green. member of the board of trade acting as a special committee secured new cap ital and 1t Is today one of our most substantial establishments. under man. agement of the Brainerd & Armstrong Manufacturing company.
 New England Silk Spinning Go.
 This concern, otherwise known as the Westerly Silk mompany. was induced to remove to Norwich in 1908. The board of trade contributed $400 for moving expense, and the committee on new industries erected a new fac tory for its use. Today 65 hands are employed in a building that is an orna- ment to our business streets, where year ago could be seen the unsightly ruins of a fire that sadly reminded us of a departed industry.
 John T. Young Boiler Go.
 This is one of our acquisitions the past year. The city of Norwich through the gift of an outside tract of land and the fostering assistance of members of the board of trade enabled this con- cern to carry out plans for the inaugu- ration of what we may. expect to be concern of great magnitude.
 The seven concerns that have spe-: officially mentioned give employment to $711eS2. These are official figures. They demonstrate that the board of trade has been great factor in the in- dustrial growth of the city of Norwich greater, perhaps, than many have re- alized.
 In relinquishing the office of presi- dent-having reached the limit fixed by your by y-laws-I desire to express to my associates the secretary and treas urer and the executive committee, as well as to the various standing com mittees, my heartfelt gratitude for their CO., operation during the past two years. I feel that my thanks are also due to the entire membership for choosing me to serve fin a position that has given me so much pleasure and such valuable experience.
  of his report and showed a picture of the Norwich delegation in the big riv- CTS and harbor congress in Washing ton.
 Treasurer's Report.
 c. Leslie Hopkins. treasurer made his annual report. showing a balance from last year of $1,376.60. There was received from dues s1,365 and other ineomes making total of S2,1e4.34. He showed the expenditures to be all at lea nf in the treasury. The report was accept ed.
 The following new members were elected: William T. Thayer. B. F. Leavtt William J. Townsend. oscar bowman, Peterson & Tyler, E. c. Jew cit, Albert w. Lillfbridge. Frederick H. Cranston, George A. Ashbey. Frank O. Moses, Nelson c. Taintor, George F. Hyde, w. A. Morse.
 Officers Elected.
 The officers for the ensuing year were elected unanimously as follows. there being no opposition whatever: President, Edwin A. Tracy; first vice president, Henry A. TirreI: second vice president. Joseph D. Haviland; third vice president. Grosvenor Ely; secretary. Henry w Tfbbits: treasur- CT, c. Leslie Hopkins; executive com mittee, president, vice presidents. past B. Young, pr. P. H. Hartman and Henry F. Ulner: auditors, Nathan A. Gibbs, Guy B. Dolbeere.
 Ex-President Brewer.
 E-President Arthur H. Brewer was asked to tell the board of his recent trip to Europe, which he did in a most pleasing manner. He visited the fol- lowing places: Plymouth, London, Paris. Lucerne, Milan, Venice. Flor ence, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento Capri, Pisa, Genoa, Nice. Monte Carlo. Paris and Cherbourg. There were many interesting incidents of the trip, which, told in MT. Brewers masteny way, proved most entertaining and he was given much applause
 President Tracy.
 President E. A. Tracy was at this time presented to the members by Mr. Cary and he expressed his apprecia- tion of the honor conferred upon him and warned the members that he could wind pace of the one he was succeed ing. He promised to do all he can to advance the interests of Norwich. He believes that the board has influence on things in Norwich and it is an or ganization the city is proud Of. Only the chamber of commerce in New Ha- ven is larger and he expressed the de- sire to do what they have done the past year, double the membership. Then it will be power in Norwich affairs. He closed amidst applause.
 This completed the business and the meeting adjourned for refreshments served by the Wauregan under the di- rection of the entertainment commit tee, A. s. Spalding, chairman.