Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-26

l l mind that if we all pull together and 1 aim for the same results we can ac- l complish them.
 For He's a Jolly Good Fellow was played by the orchestra as the mayor concluded and the men rose in greet ing to His Honor.
 Three Past Presidents. Past President Thomas F. Burns was the next speaker. sketching brief ly the three years of progress since l the organization was started with numbers so small that every man had an office The pioneer band num- bered eight, whose active efforts are now given evidence in the large and active organization at present, which l is recognized around the state. Past l President Burns referred to the tire l less and efficient secretary, Charles w. Pearson. The organization is a harmonious one and invites all citi- ZenS to join it.
 lowed with an earnest but brief talk on the topic Our Neighbor and Our City. He developed the point of home investments by home people. putting money into circulation perhaps in small industries or in industrial build ings, in interest in the playgrounds association and other home interests. He concluded with poem against knocking and in favor of boosting. Postmaster Smith said that Past President Smith deserved commenda- tion for being one of the boosters for the Boswell Avenue trolley and the statement brought out applause for the past president.
 Past President Charles S. Fairclough was the fourth speaker, detailing some of the early experiences and hard tion and he referred to some things which were still in the works and would bear fruit in the future. These were indicated on folder which was distributed and were as follows: Soil survey of New London county, one cent postage. better streets and sidewalks, increasing of the freight facilities and the question of the cut ting down of the zones of the Norwich Telephone exchange.
 A Real Live Wire. Vice President Herbert R. Branche was designated as one of the real live wires when he was introduced by the toastmaster Vice President Branche pleased his hearers when he told them that the Norwich Business Mems as- ed and was out to get it. These in cluded the points which Past Presi- dent Fairclough had referred to.
 On the point of better freight fla ci1ities, Vive President Branche said they were after new freight station at the N. Y., N- Y. 6 R. R. R. depot. As result of a special trip made by Secretary Pearson, there was already
 
 der construction.
 The widening of Thames street, which the speaker characterized as one of the dirtiest streets in the state, was an imperative need now, and we want cheaper gas and electricity rates. Harvey lane should also be widened and Rose place asphalted We should also have six trolley tickets for 25 cents. (Applause.)
 On thing that the association is op- posed to is the cutting down of the zones of the Norwich telephone ex- change, and the consequent increase of the cost telephone service. Nor wich needs also trolley express to Putnam, and as members of the as- sociation have their dollars invested here they should be found working for everything contributing to the inn provement and prosperity of Norwich. (Applause.)
 New London Speaker.
 Humorous monologue by Prof. Frank T. Naples made a brief and accepta- ble departure from the more serious side of the evening, and Postmaster Smith then introduced Vice President B. B. Gardner of the New London Bus mess Mems association who spoke of what the two cities Norwich and New London, could do for mutual helpful ness, this including support for the ac- ceptance by the state of the old Thames River bridge for a highway bridge and the defeat of the attempt to take away from New London the $1,000,000 appropriation for wharves.
 Board of Trade President
 President J. c. Macpherson of the Norwich board of trade responded when called upon with brief mention Of the cooperation which the two or ganizations could participate in for the welfare and advancement of the city. Our progress is upward, the Thermos plant is soon to be running, and we are in the way of progress. He invited the men to participate in the noonday lunches of the board of trade, and told them that the matter of a new loft building in Norwich was to come be- fore the meeting of the Norwich board of trade next Monday evening. Presi- dent Macpherson enlarged upon the railroad and other industrial advant- ages possessed by Norwich which were coming to the notice of manufacturers who were seeking locations here For these we need a new industrial build ing. He said there was to be a bill before the legislature for the Establish ment of an occupational school in Nor wich. We want our boys and girls to be fitted for more than just looking for a job.'
 Better conditions for city highways and streets are something to be con sidered, and if we find that the posi- ure. it is time we had a change. If we need commission instead of com missioner, let us have it.
 Thames Street Widenins
 President Macpherson also strongly advocated the widening of Thames street, which he called the front door, the approach to the city. This street should be a credit to us, not the re- verse. The buildings ceuld be bought. set back to widen the street, and then resold, and the street should have a hassam pavement.
 Knockers Growing Less.
 The speaker was frequently appla ed upon each point he brought out and was followed by Henry W. Tibhits, secretary of the board of trade, who combatted the idea that the business men of the present generation were not of equal ea1ibre with leaders in business life who had passed en- The secretary extelled Norwich as a place to live in, and said he believed the knockers were growing less, and that Norwich had a great future before it.
 Ralph o, Wells eff Hartford.
 What the State Business Mems As- seciatien Has Done was the topic for Attorney Ralph O. Wells of Hartford, who was next introduced by Teastmas- ter Smith. Attorney Wells made a pleasing beginning with a Story about