Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

The forty fourth annual meeting of the Norwich Town Rural association was held at 7.S0 o'clock Friday eve ming in the chapel of the First Con- gfeEatIonaI church with President Al- Ian Latham in the cEafr. The secre < tary's report by Miss Sarah J. McClel- Ian and the treasurer's report by Philip I. Welles. were read and ac- cepted.
 During the past year 1t was votse to expend $150 for board walks and q statement regarding this expenditure was read by President Latham, chair man of that committee. F. l.. Allen. Chairman of the nominating commit tee submitted the following names fo officers who were duly elected: Pres gent Allan Latham; secretary, Mis sarah J. Mcclellan; treasurer. Ray mond Congdon; members of exec tive committee for three years, Ml G. W Lane, W. 0. Rogers and " Mullen; for two years, Mrs. " one year, Mrs. Guy W. Eastman, A. C. Jenkins and Ozias Dodge.
 It was voted to inform the schools that every child over II years of age of the executive board shall be made a member of the Rural association.
 Good Work Accomplished.
 The Norwich Town Rural associa- ton has been a force for good dur ing A years. The first meeting was hClu <ApT1l l4, I30U. AL the cloSG or twenty-five years of it's existence a review of it's work was written by Miss c. A. Sterry, then secretary. From this review it is learned that
 over 100 shade trees have been set out and protected, some of them giving beautiful shade-a substantial wall built about the burying ground. tornbs repaired. grave stones strengthened. grass seed sown, weeds cleared away. benches placed upon the green, night bought concrete walks maintained"
 Among the notable and instructive addresses given was that of Rev. Dr. Lewellyn Pratt showing that orderly and beautiful surroundings have a great influence upon character" Ed mund Clarence Stedman was an hon. orary member. Many names among the executive members and those who made addresses at it's annual meeting are reverenced by and dear to those living now
 When in 1919 fifty years are round ed out. can interest. efficiency and ac- complishment equal what was done in these first twenty-five years?
 Entertainment Features.
 At the close of the business meet ing @ successful entertainment was given. The program was well ar ranged for variety and was neither T. Lord sang charmingly three selec- 1ons, Husheen finding special favor with the audience. A most interesting feature of the evening were the hu- morous reeitations of Mrs. William E. Manning, which were thoroughly en- joyed by her hearers.
 Miss Ruth l.. Potter accompanied for the violin numbers of l.. E. Stock we'll The fine execution of these and of Wentworth Prentice's violin solos were genuinely appreciated The pro- gram follows:
 Violin solo. Salut q Amour, Loue E. StOckWen; recitations. The Boogah Man. The Busybody, Mrs. William E. Manning: contralto solo, May Morn lin solo, Allegro, Seitz, Wentworth B. Prentice: recitations The Whistling Regiment. Biddy McGuinness at the Photographers Mrs. William E. Man ming: violin solo, Menuett Loue E. Stockwen; contralto solos, Husheen (Needham), Little Maid of Arcade (Sullivan), Mrs. George T Lord: vio- lin solo. Concert, De Beriot, Wentworth B. Prentice