Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-20

Pastors of the city are of one voice in heartily commenting the work of the Red Cross. They give the fol- lowing tributes to it's value:
 Greatest Voluntary Organization.
 The American Red Cross is the greatest voluntary organization in the world. It mobilizes the humane sen timent and patriotic devotion of the country and through it's superb or ganization it serves our dA?enders who. on the frontier of civilization, are facing death to maintain freedom and truth and honor for all the world. REV. JOSEPH H. SELDEN, D. D..
 Broadway Congregational Church.
 Service to Soldiers.
 Thousands of "our boys" have loy- ally answered our country's call Many are now on tEe firing line. 9th CTS are preparing to join them. Their hardship and dangers are many; their needs are in proportion to their trials. As they leave home they have a right to a word of cheer; during training time they need encouragement: when they arrive lover there they long for the hand of welcome; and in time of struggle they are anxious for aid and consolation. The noble duty of bring ing these blessings the Red Cross is performing faithfully and well. To provide the means necessary to carry on the good work is the obliga ton of every true American.
 REV. J. H. FITZMAURICE.
 St. Mary's Church.
 Appeals to Humanity.
 l have been asked for word of commendation for the Red Cross to this community, which is like 8 re- quest to commend the Good Samari- tan" or the work of Florence Night ingale or of Elizabeth Fry or of Clara Barton. II would he an attempt to paint the Iilv or add a fresh perfume to the violet" The Red Cross appea S not only to the Christian sentiment of the community but to the common in- stinct Of humanity. This community only awaits the opportunity and tke call of the Red Cross to respond
 REV. s. H. HOWE,
 Park Congregational Church.
 Give to Red Cross.
 The United States is facing the greatest emergency in its history-has it the capacity to meet it? That de bends upon the use made of it's vas resources. We are in this war forced into it. and propose 10 stay in unti tle whole world is delivered from tn, threat of Hun domination.
 How is this to be accomplished? 1 By putting enough men into the fielt to overcome German imperialism b, mere force. 2. By raising enougl money to equip and care for the men This is done (a) by loaning money t the government through the Libert, bond scheme. (b) by giving to tn Red Cross that takes care of the sicl and wounded. Shall he have thi care? If so. give to the Red Cross.
 REV. c. H. RICKETTS,
 Greeneville Congregational Church.
 Noble Work Beyond Praise.
 It gives me pleasure to comply wit the request to say a word of com mendation for the coming campaig, of the Red Cross. The noble wor being done by the Red Cross in re lieving the sufferings and misery in cident to the present war is beyond a praise. l trust that there will be most generous response to the appea for funds. and that Norwich will g far beyond the quota assigned.
 REV. J. H. FREDERICK,
 St. Patrick's Church.
 Powerful Factor Towards Victory.
 Though the object of the Red Cros Society is mainly the relief Of suffer AiiS IL IS diSO d pOW0Ilul laCLOI LO wards victory since it helps to sus tain the morale of the allied nations and keeps before us those high ideal e1r which we are contending, an which alone can inspire us with tn strong and steadfast determination t continue the fight until the victory ( justice. freedom and truth has bee achieved. The Red Cross therefor deserves the liberal and enthusiast support of everybody who believes relieving suffering. and in the caus