Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-18

religious worK. and General Secretary F. R. Starkey of the educational, phy- sIcal and other lines.
 \ committee of the association, con- Sisting of Waterman R. Burnham, James L. Case and James c. Macpher- son. presented to er-President Amos A. Browning the following testimonial: Testimonial to Hon. Amos A. Browning
 In these days of surpassing activity along both industrial and religious lines men are so driven by seemingly imperative demands upon their time that, without intention, we sometimes leave undone things we ought to have done. even in observing tho common courtesies and amenities of life. Even Youn~ Mems Christian associa tions. which, of course, are expected to be immune from the charge of neglect in duly recognizing valuable services rem dered in their behalf, sometimes in the midst of expressing cares, forget to give prompt expression to the grati- tude which they deeply feel. There is q trite saying-It is never too late to mend''-and if we as an association have been guilty of tardiness in the performance of a dutiful obligation l rejoice that it is not too late to atone, i'll some measure, for our latenesS in the performance thereof. by attending to that duty tonight Representing a committee duly appointed by our board Of management to prepare a teStimO- nial to one who has served our asso- ciation long and we'll l beg to present the following preamble and resolu- tons. which perhaps ought to have been presented at an earlier date
 Preamble.
 Whereas. Our esteemed friend and brother, Hon Amos A. Browning. be- came president of our association in June 1905. at a time when conditions were not the most inviting; when faith. coGrage and ability were esential requisites. and gave with unstinted generosity his devoted service for six consecutive years, eIevating the stan dard of our work and restoring to the confidence of the public our associa ton: and
 Whereas. the association owes 10 his earnest endeavors much of is present esprit de corps. and
 Whereas. We deeply appreciate his continued interest and helpful aid since his retirement from the presidency. yoEr committee, in pursuance of the following
 Resolutions.
 Resolved, That the Young Mems Christian association of Norwich, Conn. gratefully acknowledge the long continued and valuable service of our Browning his willing sacrifice of time and thought given in the uplifting de- ve1opment Of our work: the high char acter attained by the association in
  and healthfuI administration his helD- fuI aid in securing adeouate financial support, and for all his contributcry efforts in lifting our association to it's present high standard of excellence
 We may say of Mir. Browning what Alexander Pope said of Joseph Addi son:
 Statesman. yet friend to truth, of soul
 sincere.
 In action faithful, and in honor clear: Who broke promise, serv'd no pri-
 vate end.
 Who gain'd no title. and who lost no
 friend"
 Resolved That we heartily tender tc OFT friend our sincere thanks for his concentrated service in behalf af ouI association. and We bespeak for him from the throne of hea venly grace that inestima ble compensa ton which is ever the sweet reward for well doing the blessed assurance Of kinshiD with the F'athef-of fellowship with the loving Christ.
 On behalf of number of Mir Rrowning's friends in the association, President Case then presented him 3 handsome oak leather upholstered rocking chair. which Mir Browning ac- kHowiedged, with suitable words of an pfeciation.
 State Secretary E. T. Bates of New