Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-25
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.

Department Inspector Nellie Boyn-
&on Of Branford, who visited the New
London corps on Thursday, made her
official visit to Sedgwick corps, No.
IT, on Friday afternoon at the Buck
anRham Memorial. To greet the state
officer the corps members were out in
full force every officer present, twelve
past presidents and many of the char
ter members. The meeting was called
TO order by the president Mrs. Emo
gene Convey, who welcomed the visit >
ing Inspector, and the work was ex-
emplified in excellent form in the ban
Guet hall. Tie records OF Secretary
Nellie z. Bailey and Treasurer Lydia
T. Perkins had also been inspected,
and all the affairs of the corps passed
muster with a high ranking. The
condiation of the corps, as shown by
the syopsis of work for the past year,
was also shown to be very satisfac-
tory.
In the business meeting after the
inspection national orders were read
with the announcement of the new ma
tional officers. 1t was voted to have
the Sewing sCciely begin its meetings
next "Wednesday afternoon, and a har-
vest supper is to be given the same
evening. 1t was also voted to invite
she department officers here for Octo-
her ED, which is the second meeting
of the corps in the south.
Inspector Boynton arrived here in
che morning and was entertained at
dinner at Mabrey's by the president,
Secretary, treasurer, and chairman of
the executive committee.
There was an attendance of about
125 at the annual "Old Home Day. at
the Woman's Relief Corps home in
Cromwell, Wednesday, the visitors COM
ing from all parts of Nthe state.
Dinner was served to the visitors at
noon. The home was prettily decorat-
eed with flags and bunting. All Of
the visitors brought donations from
the corps in their home towns, the
New London corps sending a hand
some autograph quilt The visitors
were welcomed by Mrs. William II.
Bevin of East Hampton, the president
of the board of directors. Rev. Fran
els Purvis, pastor of the Baptist
church and Rev. Fl. w. Hildredth of
the Congregational church made re-
marks. Miss Alice Slater state presi-
ednt Of the Woman's Relief Corps, gave
an Interesting description of the con-
vention at Salt Lake City. Mrs Car
oline B. Buell. of East Hampton, state
president of the Womans Christian
Temperance union, also spoke, and
there was programme of recitations
aud music.
EAGLES.
Norwich Aerie, No 367 with Presi- |
dent e. Percy Armstrong in the chair, !
held its regular meeting Monday even
ing in Eagles hall The president |
made an interesting report on the |
state aerie meeting at New London, ,
and also the fall convention at Der
by The question of holding a fair |
was discussed, and it was decided to !
put one on al as early date as pos 4
sible. The time and place are to be !
decided later. The aerie has several !
applications coming in at the next |
meeting 1t Is expected.
The annual meeting of the grand !
aerie has just been held at Omaha, at |
which it was shown hat the order had |
made a remarkable growth since it |
started eleven years ago with eleven |
members. 1t now has 100000. Frank |
e. Harring of South Bend, Indiana, !
was elected national president.
st. Louis secured the next grand |
terie. The counting of the votes |
showed that ST. Louis received 1,194 |
to 1,066 for Louisville The trustees /
elscsed were II. A. Bell, Napa, Cal; III. /
]. Lea, Seattle, Wash. o. A. Kane, |
Cleveland, and w. F. Garland, Bos-