A Loss But Some Gain

The considerable colony of commuters" who live across the River in Norwich and who are employed in Hanover is delighted with the new bridge. After delays and misfortunes, the bridge was opened to traffic last month and it is an addition to the convenience and safety of both pedestrians and drivers even if it is not an adequate substitute in picturesqueness for Old Ledyard Bridge.

A contributor to the Hanover Gazette became moved to the point o£ versifying when doubts and disappointments in regard to the progress o work on the new Bridge were at their height.

[Lines inspired by the temporarystructure replacing Ledyard Bridge.]

Hold Tight

You remember quite clearly a few weeks ago When we look with great fear on the bridge down so low? No one wanted to cross at first thought, 'tis quite right-The approaches looked bad, and the railings not tight. "Every thing's so unsafe," we all noised about; "I'm going 'round by White River, without even a doubt." When construction men started to close the old way, And to open the new bridge without much delay, Everybody just wondered what kind of queer luck Harold Kingsbury would have with that great big oil truck. As reports were so favorable, fears quieted down, And sweet peace again rested within our fair town. Many hazards spring up when snow squalls alight, For the bridge seems quite slippery, especially at night. It is hoped that the towns will cooperate well Throwing sand on each end and the middle pell mell. For should accidents happen on that thoroughfare We'd resume our grave fears, and what's more—would not dare To cross over, 'till sand was sufficient enough To permit our smooth tires to get hold of the stuff. Let's all obey signals, and do our part right, We can help to eliminate a lot of our fright.

Sincerely yours, J.