Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-11-12

A. Gates, Aldermen Edgar W. Jacobs
and William e. Weber and Superintend-
ent of Street Irwin Ford, Selectmen James
NJ. Smith, and Frank M. Lincoln and AL
dermsn Fred J. Roy. The other automo
biles over fifty in number contained oar
ents OF relatives Of W6ndham soldiers who
lost their lives IN the conflict.
Other automobiles contained delega-
tons from fraternal organizations Of the
city ma ~ of them placarded Auxiliary
to the dibernians, W. c. T. T., Textile
Locals, Maccabees, American Benefit
society and others. A decorated sutorno-
bile of the Rotary club in which rode
the officers and driven by James P. Bath,
was greatly admired.
At three o'clock Captain Frank P. Fem
ton presented Rev. Harry s. McCready
who paid fitting tribute to the unknown
soldier dead, asking the people to keep
faith with the hero who had died for
them. This unknown soldier died to
make us free let us live to make men
one In closing ne asked the people never
to forget their debt to those Of America
who fought the winning fight for right
against the force of evil.
Rev. Otto b. Beauniister, the next
speaker stated that Friday marked the
third anniversary Of the closing ofaasAss
gigantic struggle of right against wrong.
Today, i'll the hour Of peace, let us not
forget that the war wes waged IN defense
fthe highest principles and the hottest
ideals of America. This country, he
said, has never lost Il wa~ and cculd never
lose war fought for the ideals for
VIII a. this nation stands Let us not be
/ unfnindful Of our obligations to our be-
| loved nation; let us always stand for
| America, Fl st, last and all the time, and
with our entire souls Let US always re-
| member that it is more an honor 30 be a
| citizen of an America Of great ideals
| than king.
| Rev. J. j. Papiilon, speaking in French
4 said that because France was u frienG
l 0 four beloved country he would BIZ
/ pleased to use the French language. He
/ too said that America would forever BIZ
| victorious, crushing the enemies Of lib
erty and democracy.
H Rev. Art!1ur D. Carpenter read q reso
luton passed by citizens Of Wilma nth
assembled, urging this country to go i'll
II 10 the armament conference with the de
termination to stamp out war, and urg
ing all nations TO he mindful that tn
world demanus peace, and democracy vii
have peace. A copy OF the resolution WI
be sent to President Warren G. Harding
TO all members of the American deIega
ton to the conference and to the secre
taries Of all foreign nations assemble
at Washington urging them to sit in con
ference until peace and disarmament ha
been made an established fact.
Few. Walter Z. Borchert led the Il,
sefn11age in prayer for the success Of tn
disarmament conference; he was folIoWe
by Rev. John Pearce who reuesced tina
the people never forget the honor due 4
L men who left their homes and believe
ones TO fight to save their country an
the world from destruction.
Following the speaking all Joined
4 the singing Of The Star Spangled Banne
the gathering being led by st. Mary
{ boys choir. Music was furnished by II
I bands. The committees in charge of q
rangements for the day won the deser-
ed praise Of every citizen Of Willianal
tic fer their work iii bringing this city
the front among those in the state pa,
4 Ing tribute to the nations head.
al Twenty women attended the Woman
Missionary meeting held Friday for
noon at the First Baptist church. II
constitution for the ensuing year WI
adopted and the work in charge Of MI
1 j. B. Kent of Putnam, state secretar
was covered. officers elected were, pre-
ident, Mrs. F. A. Henderson Of Staffort
vice president, Miss G. Spaulding
Dsnielson; and Mrs. John Sabin of Pu
nam; treasurer Rosa Hall Of Willin