Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-01

and hardship life's finest gold is found.
 the text .as thy days. so shall thy strength be- The grace of God is wonderfully elastic: it meets every need of life. Oftimes the blessing is I folded up in the hard experience. We are apt to borrow trouble: we worry so much. Jesus said take no anxious thought for tomorrow We do not get strength for tomorrows attles; we are told to ask for bread just for to- day. We can be sure that however rough the pathway be. God will give us the needed iron shoes. When | am hungry in the wilderness. the Mama will come and when I am in nay Geth- semane, Gods angels will bring me the needed strength. Let us be faith ful pioneers for God.
 Businss Meeting.
 At 12 about 200 Pioneers gathered at Ponemah 1laH and the seventh annual business meeting was opened by the president Albert Robinson. who in welcoming the Pioneers, paid a tribute to the village of TaftviHe and told how pleased he was that the Pioneers could once more meet in a body with in the limits of the village where their boyhood was spent. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ac- cepted, was the treasurers report Following this the election of officers ' resulted as follows: President, R. Thomas. of Providence, R. l.; vice president, William Brierley, New Bed ford; secretary and treasurer William R. Booth of Providence. R. l.
 After the election of officers Dr. George Thompson of Taftville was called upon to give the address of well come, and in his address the Pioneers and were told to make themselves at home, if they had not yet done so. Senator Halloway of New Bedford was then called upon for speech. and responded in his sincere way. express ing the sentiment of the entire group when he stated that bad weather could never discourage a Pioneer. Speaking for the society, he thanked MT. Rick etson and J. D. Aiken for their liberal support of the Pioneers. and for the many kind favors they had done for the society. He then called for a ris- ing vote of thanks, which was re- Sponded to unanimously.
 At this point President Robinson arose from his seat and in a few words carrying a heartfelt meaning he requested that every Pioneer stand for one-half minute as tribute to the two members of the society who had responded to the call of their Maker during the past year, and for the time mentioned all stood with heads bowed in memory of the late Richard Dunse of Woonsocket and the late William Hicks of Taftville.
 A motion made that the next reun- ion of the society be held al New Bed ford was lost and the matter of the next meeting place was left in the hands of the officers for decision. It was also voted that every member liv- ing out of the village leave his name and the name of any friend with the secretary so that in the future all members might be notified of the re- union.
 Several other members were called upon and responded with stories of the old days which brought back many an incident that happened when the men were into any kind of mischief possible The famous ball game be- tween the Red Nose team and the Bot tie Nose team was plea singly describ- ed. Soon the motion to adjourn was made and the seventh annual business meeting was closed,
 The hall had been decorated for the occasion, the stage being made at tractive by the use of palms while flags of all nations were strung from the four corners of the room. The officers of the Pioneers were seated on the platform.
 Parade Held.
 At 1 o'clock Tubbs Military band under the leadership of John M San1mies. VandersIoot Selection-Popular Airs. Remick Cornet solo, After All. Roberts
 Frank Ga1ligan
 One step-Mamfny O Mine, Pinkard Bingo. Cohen At the close of the concert Fall in" was given. and each member fell into his assigned place In order of pe- sition came Tubbs Military band, civil and Spanish War Veterans. Francis LaClaire. Henry F'ountaine. John Mi chaud and Henry LaRoche: color @ nd gras; color guards. Prosper Lourette, and John Sullivan: navy color bearer, Daniel McSheffery; sailors. soldiers, Pioneers. .fraternal orders, and resi- was from Front street up Providence to the ledge. returning to Hunters avenue. to Dion street to St. Louis hall where the order "break ranks" was given. One thing noticea ble about the parade was the fine turning out of the service men, gobs with their high sea swing and doughboys with their brother soldiers of the Canadian army with them. who executed squad movements in perfect order, re- ceived the glad hand throughout the entire line of march.
 At St. Louis hall Tubbs band under the leadership of John M. Swahn, gave the following delightful programme: and Stripes. Sousa Songs,
  Grand Selection-Songs of Scotland.
 Snyder -Larupe Intermezzo-Chilian Dance. Missud Oyerture-Orpkeus, Onenbach Song-B1owine Bubbles.
 Master Woods. Selection-Songs of Ireland. Douglas Meacham Star Spangled Banner. The singing of Master Woods. son of James Woods. one of the oldest members of the band. was one of the features of the afternoon. At about 5 o'clock in the afternoon the Pioneers and their friends march ed into St Louis hall where they were served the following menu by Caterer 'Chief' Benoit:
 Luncheon served la carte.
 Clam Chowder / Sandwiches Soda Crackers
 White Bread. Brown Bread
 Sliced tomatoes and Cueumbers Beets. Lettuce.
 Bake.
 Fried Bluefish with Gravy Corn Potatoes Sweet Potatoes
 C1am Fritters