Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-17

Norwich over year ago, when ner boys were overseas and in the camps, solemrily pledged herself to give to her sons the welcome due them upon their return. Her time to make good this pledge has come. as a1le4Of her noDle sons have returned with the possible exception of one or two thet are nc~ in France with the last 30.000 Anner1- cans. Plans for this royal welcome have been completed by the executive committee and all that remains 70 make the day. Sept. 20th. success IS the raising of $2.500 for the expenses of this welcome. Peoptei now that the anxiety of war is over and the poys are with us again. seem to have lost sight of the fact that these same boys risked their all for those who stayed at home. and now it is our turn to show how much we appreciated what they did.
 The finance committee reported at the meeting Of the executive commit tee held on Tuesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce, through its chairman, James L. Case, that up to date only $120 had been subscribed, but that 500 letters had been sent out asking for contributions and that some money would no doubt result from these However, it seems to be the patriotic duty of everyone in Norwich to make some contribution to the fund to show the boys what Norwich thinks of her sons.
 Those who have contributed to date are Mayor ]. J Desmond Traver Bris- A. Hasberg & Son. Otto F. Ernst, Frank Hampstead. W. H. Allen. s. 1T. Reeves, H. R. Brancha W. F. Hillx J. c. Bland. John M. Lee. Arthur L. Pea1e. c. V. Pendleton. Frank J. Mur- tha. Allyn L. Brown and Paul Zaifln.
 Mayor J. J. Desmond in speaking of the raising of the funds for they cele- bration said that he had great confi- dence in the patriotism of the /citizens of Norwich and that he believed when they realized what this celebration means to the boys. and what it means to the city. they would gladly con tribute to it's success
 The sum of $2 800 is to be divided as follows: Refreshments $500. athletics s40o, amusements s200. armoryl ball $500, music s200, printing. and adver- Using s100. decorations s100. and sun dries $500 These estimates have been made at the lowest possible figure and it surely will take as much as s, 300 to cover all the expenses.
 Secretary Branche reported that all invitations are out and that the win dow cards have been given out. He also reported that he had sent a re- quest to the Mineola flying field asking for an airplane to come here, but has not received reply as yet.
 It is requested that all service and ex-service men and their guests will get their boxes of lunch at the county . dining room in the agricultural hal before going on to the gra ndstand
 Allyn l.. Brown reported for the re- ception committee. saying that all ar engagements had been completed and read a letter asking if those people who still had boys overseas were en- titled to use tickets sent to them. 1. Those families with boys in the ser vice. whether at home or abroad, are expected to use the tickets and are welcome The public is also expected to come to the celebration. as there Nis no admission charge. Tickets are not necessary for admission to the grounds. Only the grandstand and fe- treatments are restricted to those holding tickets. All other entertain me1t is free to fhe public.
 William F. Hill reporting for the