Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-20
WILLfMAMTIc BIDS FAREWELL | TO HER DRAFTED MEN


 TO HER DRAFTED MEN eanquyt Served to Mon Who Leave
 To-day ia. Chamber of commeree
 Reoms-Many Speakers.
 There was cheerful atmosphere at the banquet in the Chamber of Comme4cc rooms on Main street on Wednesday evening at the banquet fore the men who are to leave Thurs day morning. All of the men who are ito report at the local board and sev% eral invited guestss were present and did justice to the feed which was prepared by the Red Cross. The men marched into the banquet hall at about 7.30 to tho tune of The Reds White and Blue by Pickett's orches- tra. The procession was headed by city and town.
 The menu was as follows:
 Tomato Soup
 Chicken Pie
 Mashed Potatoes Mashed Turnip
 Celery Pickles Ice Cream Fancy Cakes
 Crackers Cheese
 Coffee Cigars. The men certainly did justice to the food which was served by sev- eral members of the Red Cross in uni- term.
 Mayer Dunn introduced the speak CTS and made the opening speech which was as follows in part:
 We are assembled to pay hom- age to the patriotism of you for, the trenches at the front. This war has been forced upon us and al- though it>-fs unjust. I am sure that your patriotism will not allow that the flag be trampled on and insulted. We wish you all God-speed and a safe re- turn and we know that you will re- turn stronger and healthier and will be able to say that you stood by the flag and helped make the world safe for democracy. These fountain pens come in handy when you have spare time to write home and tell your friends and relatives how you are and how things are going. I wish to say
 Ernest P. Chesbro said:
 Fellow Citizens: My impression that will try to make plain is that you should have a purpose. The war can come back. so that we will be proud of you when you return. The whole world is on fire and you are the fire men. You can ruin your life in one night, so be careful of. your health.
 
 good health.
 Rev. Vernon W. Cooke spoke as fol- lows:
 You are face to. face with a great Issue. in fact the greatest that the world has ever known and you can face this issue in three different ways in an indifferent way, don't care what happens; secondly, in despair, having no hope: third, in the supreme way, in spirit of challenge, In fact hi io iOh hf 0h we do not understand the issdes, in fact no man understands all. Re- member the issues before you and that we are all standing back of you. like Americans and when you return Old Windham will be proud of you.
 Rev. M. R. Plumb of Windham said: am proud to be Able to speak be- fore you and I can assure you that l Vould0be with you only for two req and the other six months. You are facing splendid opportunity and you should make the best of the thing as you go. Many men who have return ed from the hront have a remarkable change in their physique and you will lind that life is worth more than in 2x4 occupation. You are standing for big, for the interests of the for the stars and bars. God bless you and may you return safely 70 us.
 Rev. D. A. Carpenter said: was in Canada when the war began and I nave had this sort of scene brought nore closely than many people as stayed there two years A man want ed to sell me some life insurance and t brought it home to me that there Ire hazards in private life. We all stand on common ground. but the time of parting has come and I am sure hat you will give a good account of preaching or theology and have been of the best maxim of life hat I could. This one was told me II my childhood days: The main thing n life Is to look up and be. happy. We older men salute you. God bless Albin Swanson was presented with I ] wrist watch by L. O. Case ins be- 1alf' of the Swift Spoolers where he las worked. g .he most peaceable race in the world and I . cannot go to the front. My family cannot do my bit since by boys gre all girls. At the age of IT my fla her enlisted and I envy you; I do lot~ pity you. Some of the words of ,asion as this. Remember that you Ire fighting that Government of the people, by the people and for the peo- 2le shall not perish from the earth. 50 with God" N. Rev W. F. Borchert said: have 'een trying to place myself in your place and describe your feelings. but t is impossible. You are going to ace what God only knows. some of he greatest issues that the world has ricts, you may need a friendly hand l Lndsif you do. write to me. My name S hard to remember, but just address