Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15

ercises, with encouraging prospects { leading Italian resident is enlisted il the same work for his countryrne an
 The German singing societies ana eh,
 French choirs will doubtless be heart I from Charles w Pearson of Nortl Main street is in charge of the SWed- l ish singers, which insures success II 1 that department.
 l One of the most mpathetic sup
 porfers of the plan to give the children pleasure is the Rev. I..,V Mhciejewsk pastor Of St. JsOephs Polish church Cliff street whose school principal, Leo l MakoWslSf, is also the church Arganist The children of this church sing their hymns in both Polish and English. and , will be heard with pleasure under Pro-
 lessor Georges direction some time
 during the festival
 All the clergynen of the city to
 whose attention the tree project has
 been called are most enthusiastic over the plan. and have given assurances of valuable aid.
 The Boy Scouts and the Knights of King Arthur are enlisted in the cause.
 Director Swain Plays in Norwich
 The Norwich tree was decided upon Thursday. On Friday New London announced plan to have a tree, too, but on Christmas night only There was an effort to secure Director John -1A@ ASW 142A OA u0DS Da14 LO Q1AY III the City by the Sea; but with true pa triotasm he decided to remain in his home town, and while. through busi;- ness reasons, it may not be possible for all members of Tubbs' band to play ev- cry evening. there will be a sufficient number to demonstrate the qualities Of this, one of the crack bands of the state. Director Swahn has in mind one or two novel features, sure to prove popular.
 President J. c. MacPherson of the Board of Trade has given many helpful suggestions to the committee, and Mayor Murphy has been enthusiastic over the project from the first
 The women promoters of the plan have been surprised and pleased by the enthusiasm with which the business men have taken up the project One enthusiastic merchant was for provid- ing some simple gift for each child but distributing such gifts would De impossible. With all the buildings about Union Square lighted, and the tree ablaze, it will be an ideal ra1lying point for the children, and for their elders to enjoy their happiness.
 It is expected that some of the city's best colored singers will be heard on one of the nights This matter is to
 Not to Innnair Trade.
 An effort has been made in arrang- ng the programme to avoid interfering with the important holiday trade ot Christmas eve As the exercises are planned to end not later than S.30, the hundreds of visitors from all suburban points who will gather to hear the singing will have ample time to circu- ate through the stores before taking ate trains or trolleys for home
 The City's Best Asset.
 It is disappointment that there will ,e no moon during the tree nights; but trtificiaa lighting will have to supply or Lady Luna's absence. According 0 the spirit of unison and enthusiasm Ll6ea-dy manifest, the affair is going to ,e big from every point of view and a benefit to the town in many ways As ne optimistic business man said yes- erday: Norwich, city over 250 years Id, may have had one or two un- 'leasant little experiences during 1913 ut it is going to be an inspiration to IS all to see the towns young future ftizens assembled in one big eompany Ike this, with their parents and friends 9 rejoice with them And, after all, rent the children the city's greatest 7ealth It is for their welfare and ature that most of us are working!' Other Connecticut cities which have aken up the municipal Christmas tree lea are New Haven and Bristol