Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-28

The annual parade Of the fire depart- ment was one of the topics O. general conversation in Norwich fifty years ago tnis week The Bulletin in chroniclinE the annual event siaid: NO city in which the volunteer system exists has great CT reason to De proud of its fire depart ment than has Norwich. The annual spring parade Saturday was the finest which has occurred for yearA"
 Construction work at the navy yard vas just beginning a half century ago. A wharf was at that time In process of construction and was expected to be com- tober
 Interesting extracts from the files of The Bulletin of May, 1871, follow:
 Monday. May 12. 1ST1-A town meet tng was held In Treadway hall satur- day afternoon to act upon certain pe- titious for the erection of a bridge over the Tantic river in place of the old court house bridge al Norwich Town. On mo- tion Of Col. Walt the selectmen were instructed 70 contract for an Iron bridge over the Yantic at or near the site of that nov standing and known as the court bridge.
 No city in which the volunteer sys- tenn exists has greater reason to be proud of liS fire department than has Norwich. The annual spring parade on Saturday was the finest which has ec- cured for years, as showiing the strength. prosperity and general excel lent condition of the organization. With out distinction each company made 3 fine display both In its members and appar- atus and a finer appearing body of men than wore the red shirts Saturday is sel- dom seen.
 A petition has been preferred 10 the general assembly, asking for the incor- noration Of our citizens in an associa- tion the object of which will be to take charge of the monument that has recent iy been raised at Bean HIil, and to col fsct a small fund which when put at in- .srest will construct an elegant monu- nent Co the first settlers of Norwich in 1889.
 Tuesday. May zs. 1s71-The train on The Norwich and Worcester road yester- Hay forenoon was delayed by the le- gal attachment by an officer at Black stone of a car owned by the Boston. Hartford and Erie Company. A car was borrowed from the Providence and Wer- .sstr- road Co complete the train.
 We understand that Amasa C. Han -ar purchased a propeller or1n be- .v-er- -hi= port and New York in al- .s--ztiou with the Delaware. Mir. Hall is also negotiating for the purchase of a  s-ramr- 70 fil the vacancy left by the rfhf-4va. of the Sunbeam on the Watch H-I route.
 Tn anticipation ot the possible visit ,f thr seventh regiment this summer, trve-zI gentlemen have pledged them fr-vre 70 provide an immense tent where n the tea.hen may rage on the light 'arfaVti- roe.
 The prospect of The early establish mon. -F a livery stable and blacksmith t-47 makes .t cheerful al the Falls.
 Wednesday May 23, s71-The sec ,-H of .ae old frames on Main street rear fhs Waure-an house. was In pro -~z- Of demolition yesterday. The wood -r tsrd.ur adjoining owned by J. B. Truman. is also 10 be removed and fine 5rct buildings substituted.
 The new wharf at the navy yard r.-s. when is now in profess of build rr is To De completed bt the first .oe october. Vessels from the Brooklyn law Yard win probably be sent to the .nar-s river upon it's completion, the --owdei state of shat yard being a .ause of grea: inconvenience and the