Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-27

the soil only what nature has de- posted there as the miner takes from the earth what he finds there, putt ting nothing back
 He cornplimented the character of American farmers as a class. and said that the best public speaking he had ever listened to was in the British house of commons and in one of our New England town meetings. When farmer in town meeting rises to speak he has something to say, and what he has to say Is to the point. He had a word commend2tory of the habits of econmy enforced upon a large number of the clergy of the country by the neaeer salaries by which they are able to support their families and educate large number of sons and daughters.
 The prospect is bright for our country If the people pursue the path of righteousness with due humility, trespassing not upon what belongs to another.
 Following the address. Mrs. R. J. Henderson rendered a solo; the choir rendered a chorus. 70 worship the King" and the benediction was pro- nounced by the Rev. W. F. White. Dinner in Tent on Lawn. The congregation then proceeded to the tent which had been spread upon the lawn. where ample refreshments awaited those who had not neglected to bring their capacities with them strong attraction and the tables were filled by a crowd which needed no per- suasion to engage in attack upon the army before them.
 Many Familiar Faces Seen No More.
 Many of those who in years past have been familiar figures in these annual gatherings have gone from manifest their interest as in days gone. Frederic Bill, who has contri- buted largely to the financial pros perity of the association, still Is as deeply interested as ever. Rev. A. E. kinmouth, who has labored with marked success for the promotion of the library,s interest. still retains his membership and attends the annual meetings, though he has removed to a distant town. The Rev. W. F. White, though now residing elsewhere. still is as interested as ever and rnannests it by his presence.
 At 9s The Oldest Present.
 Upon this latest occasion noticed Miss Eliza Geer, who resides in the northern part of the town was noticed in attendance. Miss Geer Is now ninetythree years Of age. and though little hard of hearing and her sight is somewhat dim. she retains her men, tai facilities unimpaired, and does not fail to make an annual visit to the library dinner.
 Last Remaining Charter Member. In the resolutions prepared by Rev A. E. Falmouth upon the death .ot George Planning reference is made te the fact that he was the last remaining charter member of the Bill Library as- sociation and acknowledgment is made of his long and efficient service, espe. cially in connection with the annual public gathering of the association. Mention was made in the resolutions prepared by Rev. E. S. Holloway upon the death of Thomas Latham to the latters more than 50 years service as a teacher in the public schools of New London county and to his wise counsel and faitffulness to every duty thai came to him as member of the board of trustees of the Bill library.
 The late Thomas F. Norman was also a member of the board of trustees. and in the resolutions prepared upon his death by Rev. w. F. White apprecia- tion of his strong character and his earnest and intelligent actixity In things educational was expressed.