Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04
PLAN BIC PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION
Programme be Carried Out Registration Day-Street Parade, Band Concert and Speaking Tomor- Evening.

In accordance with a request from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, also by request of the state council of defense and the navy league, the Chamber of Commerce is asked-to undertake for this commit nity-to make Registration Day tto- morrow) truly significant of American spirit.
 The following members have been appointed a special committee to ar- range a programme in keeping with this most important service to the na- ton: Charles A. Saxton, Max Karp, John A. Moran, Horatio Bigelow, Jas. L. Case and Thomas H. Beckley.
 A Memorable Occasion.
 The committee earnestly invites the cooperation of all citizens and organi- zations in order that the fifth of June, Registration Day, may be made me InorabIe occasion. The committee has held several meetings and outlined a programme in keeping with many other cities throughout the state and nation.
 Registration booths are to be deco rated with the national co1ors, badges will be furnished all those who reg ister. The hours of registration are between a. m. and p. m. The committee requests that every home and place of business in the town of Norwich display an American flag on Tuesday.
 Street Parade Arranged.
 There will be 9 street parade in the evening and an abundance of red fire. Tubbs' band will head the parade. There will be speaking on Union square by men of prominence and a band concert afterwards. It is hoped that all members of the chamber of commerce will take part in the pa rade. Citizens are requested to carry a small flag.
 Those Who Reoister.
 There will be 8 place reserved in the line for those who register, also companies of the home guard, N. F. A. battalion, Boy Scouts, military com panieS. All organizations in Norwich of whatever nature in fact will show their loyalty and patriotism by talk ing part in the Registration Day pa rade Tuesday night. Notify Charles A. Saxton the name of your organi- zation and number of men your or ganization will have in line for this great event.
 The business of the country Tues doy, June ,, will be that of register ing. Every man in the United States old. There is but one excuse for fail- ure to register-that of being at pres ent in the military or naval reserve of the federal government. Every man of registration age regardless of place of birth, whether friendly or enc my alien, regardless of religious or other scruples against military ser vice must appear at the designated places of registration and answer the questions addressed to him. Failure to do this will constitute an infraction of the draft law and make the vio lator liable to prosecution and face a years term in prison.
 Each Man to Get a Certificate.
 In return for the performance of this patriotic duty he will receive a registration certificate whose posses sion will be essential to his conven- fence and freedom as that of a, permit to an alien enemy. Tn connection with the business Of registering and in ac- cordance with the proclamat ton of the president on the subject Tuesday will be a day of patriotic demonstration all over the country. Our duty is to see that Norwich lives up to her his toricvpast and observes this great day with appropriate exercises.