Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-31
sneclal to The Bu!letln.l

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 Moosup. May 50.-Thousands gathered here Memorial day to pay tribute to and honor those of All Hallows parish who entered the service during the World war. A splendid parade preceded the ceremonies and exercises attendant uoon the dedication of beautiful mon ument erected on the terrace of All Hal -3yvs' church grounds-a testimonial of ,nduring nature that the parishioners wish to permanently honor those who served the natios in time of need.
 Eloouent addresses in English and in French brought vividly to the minds or all the stirring days of the World war ,,a-ticuIarlv that period when America 8 -,outh was pouring forth by the hundreds of thousands 10 answer the nations call ro arms. Moosup's part in sending forth it's sons came very clearly to the minds ,s all as the service men, striding along m ths parade or grouped about the s,ealser'z stand, heard words of lauda- lon for the service they have rendered heir country The insignia of many fa- nous American divisions adorned their uniforms. mute reminders of dozens of sr-tledeidz in France where the United States army made history. Topples that Tho service men displayed carried with them the suggestion that many of the brave boys who went overseas never re- ---ned but now sleep beneath the poppy covered fields ot France. group ot sailor boys. adding a colorful touch to fro assembly that gathered at the dedi- cation. shared in all the honors of -ths day with the array men that they safely escorted overseas A group of young women in the familiar dress of the Red Cross nurses reminded all that on the bronze tablet affixed to the beautiful monument is the name of young wo- man of An Hallows' parish who served as did the young men of the church when tho nations cal to arms came Miss Helen Elliott.
 The parade which passed along streets that were effectively decorated and un der a handsomely built arch was a source of pride to all the people of Moo aur many hundreds of whom contrib utcd To the fund required for carrying put tho decorative features.
 Passing over the route ann ounced 1T Mondays Bulletin, the paraders were reviewed by seeral thousand and ther' vas generous applause for the striking features of the parade and especially fol he service men, marching beneath silkeI -3lor,.
 Very attractfvely decorated floats 1T lhc Inc represented the AldriCh Bros saruauv. the American Wo0len com rzrv. tnc Floyd Cranska company ant th- Nocaun Girls club Prettily deco -rt-l pleasure cars and float bearim girls .n Red Cross costuu1e won mucl atterlcr.
 A large number of children of Al fIaU7--- school joined in the parade a h naar-i ths church terrace. A GToui nf them. with rod, white and blue adorn ircuts carriod inc parish service flai har'rl Iss stars
 Gathered on the speakers stands wit t-oa- who were 10 make the addresse ugr-. priests sf e number of eatsern Con n.e'.-u- -svisscS a group of veteran af The CiviI wcr also honored in spe -l-f r-7nrer by th" exercises of the day apF -err. seutativcs of the official an ritf- Er5scf the town of Piaindeld.
 Ee,. Joseph F.. Mccarthy, pastor Q fu fa.I5Ys' par'sh. in brief addres li.t- vas of an introductory nature. pal, frftu-e fo t.a men of the nation wht uer- fo-th 10 Htfcnd it's ideals wl1el Herman 'u1cri1l.sm Wag threatening tn r,s- .;Ietion. of tho ideals in governnen fn which America stands Particular dld tne rastor honor the boys of hi avu ~ar'sh. DOW grouped about him a tfgrHr. ..i-GfnS or tEe. greatest WE g tlH .'- rirt1ry, Eonored by all ( te- 'rl- and of the grea arrrr sra pride of the nation FG fts- N spoke of the sacrifice they wa. 9 leaving home and natiy land their fathers and mothers, all otl CTS whom the- loved 30 well. that tr riory ot their native land might nevt be ai.nmed. He traced their way throug trhiniur camps. across the ocean and fl fs France and finally into the trencht ana oh tu No Mans Land. They wei brave and determined and imbued wit the spirit Of Inc justice of their caus but n their minis in tha lonesoH wEjches of tho night was the thought EiE those whom we love so dearly hois-. Wr aI those of the great nRtic r1- which ve are fighting some day fo 1rt line sacrifccs W5 arc making f ihsn7
 'Tra- question is being answered he lOriay" Father Mccarthy said. land th ieauriu. monument the gift of the goo Vco0is of An Tailows parish. stant hc.5 uader ths blue vault Of heaven. the answer that will endure througno1 Inc years. g constant reminder of our a 'rtciati0n of The great sacrifices mas sy those who went forth at the nation 'aN i1 tie dave oe the great war"
 Fathcr MeC arthy included in his bri -ddrcs- tribute Co the Grand Arm msE sitting about him and the great SC E----------- E----------------------