Norwich bulletin., 1909-08-13

OlAl4llA VI 1ouAtlOs pAdyCA W uC OAlCA Cu by Rev. F. c. Baker of Fairhaven, Mass. The audience joined in song. After several more songs were sung Bishop GoodseA, who was the sneak CT of the evening arrived, somewhat late. Bishop Goodsell gave an instruc- tive talk on his trip to China his de- scription of Chinese food being par ticularly humorous.
 There was no country in the world, he said, where the people have such belief in spirits as China. What is to us forward is backward to them. They read a book from the back to the front. In operating plane they draw it towards them instead of pushing it away from them. When they saw wood instead of doing the cutting with the downward movement they do it with the upward movement of the saw.
 The Chinese are the most peaceful people in the world. The Chinaman loves his family and loves children. This is due in no little part to their doctrine of ancestral worship.
 Thursdays Services.
 Thursday morning was clear and cool; the morning service was led by Rev. M. s. Stocking of Mantle; the usual number being in attendance. The meeting was marked by a spirit of song and prayer.
 The first class was held in the Tab ernacle, led by Dr, c. H. Morgan. His subject was the Lords Life and the Early Leaders. There has been a large and enthusiastic audience at this class and all who have attended have felt the influence of Dr. Morgan's strong personality and sincerely wish they might meet the doctor again at a future institute.
 At a. m. Miss Hixson led the class rsrrn1 ..t T1,x~ chester house. The feature of this leader was review of the South Am 'erican people given by Rev B. M. Den niston of Old Mystic. At the same hour, Rev. A. D. Legg of Providence held his class in Home Missions at the New London house. This is a very large class. A feature of this hour was when Miss Lusk of Westerly gave an interesting talk on Metho- dism in the great northwest. MT. Legg has proved himself an able in- structor.
 At 10 a. m. Mrs. Smiley had the largest class Of the morning in the New London house. Her topic was What Shall Be the Aim? Mrs Burns sang a solo in this service. The Ju- nior league workers and others who work with children feel that they have received much help by Mrs. Smiley's helpful talks.
 At II o'clock in the Tabernacle, S. M. Sayford held his last class on per sonal evangelism. Like the other classes of the morning tsis was the last class of the series. There was a large attendance. many feeling that MT. Sayford has not only done them good personally but will help them to help other.
 Final Word on Missions.
 At 12 o'clock Miss Hixson held the last talk on missions in the Sunday school. Much fun was created at this session by Dr. Morgan, who took the picture of the class. The subject was in two topics. The Missionary Libra " and the Missionary Collection. Miss Hixson is an interesting speaker and all who have come under her influ- ence feel that they have been inspired by her enthusiasm.
 EPworth League Contention.
 At ? D. m in the Tabernacle the Norwich District Epworth League con- vention was held. The devotional serv- ices are led by Rev. M. $. Stocking of Mantle. Then followed the reports of the first, second, third and fourth vice presidents. The junior superin- tendent secretary and treasurer. The treasurer's report was in excess of any one's expectation and as a result the DoxOlogy was sung after which the dis trict superintendent suggested that this would be a good time to take a collection, which was done. Then fol- lowed reports by chapters: Baltic, Burnside, Danielson, East Glaston- bury, East Hampton, Griswold, Hook anum, Jewett City, Mapleville, Man chester, Moosup, Mystic, New London, Mantle, Norwich Town, Norwich Trin- ity, old Mystic, Portland, South Man chester, Staffordyille, Vernon, Wap- ping, Warehouse Point, Westerly. Un- casville. Willimantic, Lyme. Answer ing to the roll call, East Glastonbury, Lyme, and Eastford are new leagues since the last convention. Then fol- lowed the report of the nominating committee, who presented the follow ing:
 For president, Rev. R. s. Cushman, Danielson; first vice president, Rev. M. $. Stocking, Mantle; second vice pres ident, Rev. F. w. Gray, East Hamp- ton; third vice president, Miss Jenny Rowland, Westerly; fourth vice pres ident Mrs. w. H. Bostwick, Mystic; junior league superintendent. Miss Be- atrice Smith, Warehouse Point; secre- tary, F. E. Briggs, Manchester; treas urer, Miss Grace E. Whittier, Daniel son.
 The report of the committee on res olutions was next presented and ac- cepted. Then the convention adjourn ed until the evening session.
 In the Tabernacle during the in- stitute under the care of Rev. M. $. Stocking of Mantle, the Methodist Book concern of New York had an in- teresting exhibit of books on missions, helps. Junior league, Sun day school work, Bible study and evan gelism.