New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-18
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T. S. S. IN CONNECTICUT.
United Branches of New Haven Hold a
Large Convention.

TIE Sunshine convention Of the united T S S.
branches Of New Haven, which took place last
Wednesday in the Harmonic Club house, was one
Of the most enthusiastic and enjoyable meetings
ever held In the name Of Sunshine. Although the
day was unpleasant. I'VE hundred people listened
TO the reports and speeches
The meeting was arranged by Mrs. ". a. Gran
Vile state president and the officers OF the vari-
Gus branches Of that city to bring into closer re-
lationship the branch workers with the general
society and to show forth even in a limited way.
spirit and helpfulness Of genuine sunshine
as manifested in works
The invited guests from New York were met at
the station by Mrs Granville. Mrs. Rolin 3 Wood
run. wife ~ the Governor Of Connecticut and
Mrs. T. J. Adams Of the Mayfower branch. and
taken 70 the handsome home of Mrs. w P
Tuttle. in Elm street. for luncheon. where other
guests awaited them. The table effectively
decorated with yellow tulips and jonquils. the Sun
shine colors. and the favors were unique they
were pretty.
Promptly at 2:3O O'Clock the meeting called
70 order by the state president. and in q happy
she hade all welcome the first convention
Of the branches Of the Tribune Sunshine Society in
New Haven and introduced the speakers in a few
words. apty illustrating their specific work
The Rev. W D. Mossman the city missionary
spoke of the corporation of the T. 5. IS branches
with his own work-a union productive OF much
public good Mrs. Clarence Burns. president OF the
Tribune Sunshine Society. congratulated Connect
md by request she spoke of the good work of the
Little Mothers Ala Association and the proposed
hotel for working Owing to illness Mrs
Frederick Nathan. president Of the Consumers
League % New York. unable to be present
and Miss Mary Seymour sent TO take her
place. She spoke OF the effort of the league to
better the condition OF women and children wage
earners and illustrated the evils OF child labor
Mrs. Pierropont A Greene president of the CThel-
sea branch, OF Manhattan. gave only limited ac-
count Of her Sunshine work In behalf OF working
girls ana those afflicted with tuberculosis. DR.
Adelaide WalleTstein spoke Of the establishment of
the East Side clinic for children in Manhat-
tan, and the good results already accomplished
Brief reports of local work made by the
presidents OF the CITY branches-Mrs Frank T,ss
Walke-. of Elm city branch: Miss Eleanor b.
Booth. Of Coreopsis branch; Mrs. F. ]. Myers OF
queen Esther branch, and Mrs. T. J. Adams OF
Mrs Emma S. Bromley. president of the Clarlx's
Fas. Conn. branch. invited TO attend the meet
description OF the good cheer accomplished in her
little village. once prosperous mill town. but now
Of the day
The Rev. ARENAS Jean HAYNES. pastor of the
United church. freely confessed that sunshine was
the best form Of religion. as II meant humanity
go down into the valley with your brother" Rabbi
Levy had many good words 10 say OF the T. s. s.
work in its practical recognition OF brotherhood
and many OF the most prominent OF his people are
TO be found in the Queen Esther branch The ma
tional secretary spoke briefly OF the general work
After the speeches Mrs Granville invited all pres
ent TO remain for the reception for the out-oftown
presidents Of the city branches and Mr.. Woodruff
stood in the reception room adjoining the hall and
the guests were introduced by the CoTeopsis girls
During the reception delightful musical pro-
gr9mme was given by , MiSs MAY y,t bEa r Miss
Booth "A the piano. Later reIreshInents were
served to the large audience, Lhe meeting was de
Mrs Walker entertained a small Sunshine party in
the evening at her homo in YORK street