Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-02
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING.
Over 100 Enjoyed Excellent Supper Provided by w. C. T. U.-Associa- ton In Flourishing Condition.

One of the largest gatherings ever held in the local board of trade rooms took place Tuesday evening, when in the neighborhood Of 125 persons sat down to the excellent supper served by members of the local ". e. T. U. at 630.
 With President George F. Taylor at the head of the table sat the speak CT of the evening. Willard Scott, of Brooklinc, Mass. General b. F. Kaley and General F. S. Boss of the Amer!- can Thread company, Col. ". H Hail of Wilmington, Hon. Guilford Smith. Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, and many others of prominence in the com1nu nifty
 7. During the supper excellent music was furnished by the Mandolin club of the Thread City Cyclers.
 The business meeting was called to order by President Taylor at 7.40, J. c. Tracy acting as clerk in the absence of R. H. Fenton.
 The resignation of Rev. William S. Beard as member of the association, chairman of the entertainment com- u1fttee and member of the Eastern Connecticut Deve1opment company.
 Tn response W. c. Norris read res- oiutfons which were adopted, accept lnG the resignation of Mfr, Beard with vices. to the community and to the association iE glowing terms Rev. Beard was also elected an honorary member of the association.
 MT. Beard rose in reply to the res- olution and spoke fee1ingly of the pleasant relations he had sustained in Willimantic. He said he had done nothing which could not be expec1 d of any citizen and considered t q privilege to have had part in the i:fc Of the city.
 President Taylor then called for q few words from General E. r. KalcY of New York, of the executive ce-o- mittee of the American Thread con- pany.
 General Kaley spoke of the place of the American Thread company in the connprity and paid a personal tribute to the high standing and efficient worl, of General Boss. He said no concern can be successful without the efficient help of its employees, and 1t is for that reason that the recent improvements in sanitation. at Recreation Park. in the line of first aid work and safety first regulations.
 General F. z. Boss responded with a few words, speaking of the growth of the institution from the old spool shop to it's iHressnt dimensions. He said he felt rather proud of the company and of the organization which has grown up here, with the efficient young men on its staff. Anything he could dc for the future interest of the city and or the company he would gladly do. Attorney William D. King said the board of trade was the ereatest insti- tuition in eastern Connecticut and never was so fiourishing as it Is today. Col. w. H. Hall Of VriiIi:lx.on said l cooperation, not competition, ;G the lif< of trade. He. said he vondared fl
 many of his hearers knew that tho first thread industry in the United Stotes started in Wili.neton in 1340, cnd il
 was that industry which waa bough- out and brought to WilIfrna tie tc found the American Thread ccnlpeny From that time it had gone by leapf and bounds until 1t is now an irsti. tuition to be proud of. He closed witI plea that everyone give service where 1t was needed and due. If any. one did not wish to give good service l to his employer, or his organization | or his city, he should get out of it Mayor Daniel P. Dunn spoke for the city saying he agreed with all that had been said in regard to Genera Boss and the American Thread com pany. and hoped the good feeling nov existing between the company and it. employees and the city might alway. l continue. At the resumption of tht | business session standing vote o