Putnam patriot., 1910-06-03
W. (. T. |. Convention.
Held tn Ps,aam asy zs. 1910.

l NOrk More for Jesus followed Ds Scripture reading and prayer. -ingins again, Just as am without on' plea testimonies and prayers.
 The ikey-nGte Of the service being, "God Upholds Us." Convention called to order, and thu secretary read the report of the iasi convention, and gave the " Roll Call. 7
 The officers were all present., also Inc superintendents, with one exception.
 Committees were appointed by the chair, AS follows On Credentials Mrs. Bennett, of WiIlimantic; Miss Olney Of Westminster, Address of welcome was given by Rev r.. ". Belcher-pastor of the Me lhodisl church where the convention was held.
 Rev. j. R. stubbert, Of the Baptist church was introduced.
 Greetings were received from II II. spoonef, Secretary Of the Connecticut Temperance Union also from Mrs Minnie Cooley, of New Haven, Press Superintendent for the state.
 Mrs < F. Forbes, of New York, who was former President q Connecticut Stale ninn fer taenty-ene yeats, Was introduced and was greeted Wilh The "f hautaaqua salute. she rpeke feei- fngIy for fe~ moments. then request. ed The aa1leaee to aase and sing with her one qerse Of sBlest De the tie thal blud- she then ieg the "He9nff4ie. prayer.
 Then came the election. when all the old oiiieeHs wefe re elected
 esident-Nfs.L-K K fuIler of scot Iand.
 Vice fFesident-Mrs. |. < Bennett, Aillimaalic.
 secretary Mrs Mary Gaiiup, Scot land
 freasurer-Nrs. r. F. sibley, ban. ieison
 Lunch was served by the local nieni Al hieh nearly 15e were served.
 Al the opening of the afternoon ser vice, Rs4. Mir. Newton sang two solos 1smile whenever you can, and '' Ho- ney within lhe rock Y
 \ message of sympathy was sent te Mrs. Oscar Robinson, of Thompson who has recently been befeaved of hel husband.
 Mrs Gager, upefintendento Of Meda Contest Work, made an earnest ples for the work Tn this department, say Ing: "it heralds the work of the w. ( i r. u., Il benefits the boys and gifh who take part in il, and teaches then | loyalty, and 1t reaches clnss of peopl, | who could mol be reached in any othe way
 | A solo was then given by Miss Grace Bennett, Of this city, which was muel enjoyed.
 Mrs. Brown, of Scotland, spoke 0 l.. T. l.. work at the County Home Mrs. F.eids. of Norwich, commenced work in the school there, In January and Is much pleased with the inletes shown. The children are willing lisi enefs, and the teachers are very kind fity, as well asitemperance and marco ties, Is being taught Plans are beinI made for n lesson each month for th year to come.
 | Mrs. Bennett spoke on Civic Educa ton in Public schools, saving in part "rhe most hopeful work we can dc, civil educational wofk--a pioneer civl club being great help in the better ment of morals. Many children haN no help at home, and help must com from the school The school saving bank K n good thing.
 Mrs. Scripture spoke on Social Meet tings. "lnNitc in your friends and in lerest them to become members. Gu Red Letter Days, of which we hay thirteen, might be made social,"s on Prison and Jail Work Mrs BliNen said. Everything Is perfect a the County Jail.
 Mrs x. K. Forbes gave fine address She spoke of the value of the work 0 the past twenty years, and gave a hope ful look to the future: the women u the whole world are being brought to l gethef in this work. In iitty.etgh l counties are bands of w .t. T. |. work CTS. In the beginning there was n' | particular line of work, now there an forty .fonr departments of work in Ih' organization.
 Ms Fred Elagg sang solo in he usnal pleasing manner.
 The superintendents of.department were introduced in a body, and eacl given one minute To speak, l Seven ministers of the gospel wen 1 present. Rev. Mir. Stuhhert and Rev Mir. Van Natter ayeeNcellent address l es.
 Miss Fox, of this city, gave pian' selection, of which lady said, Ina is the finest thing l ever heard v
 Delegates te the National Convention al Baltimore were appointed as follows Mrs. Elia S. Bennett, of Williman tic, Alternate, Mrs. Fannie Boss, als' of Willimantic. Reports from the nine Unions in th county were read by the secretary. Ashford Union, organized one yea ago, won the banner for largest increas In membership. I
 | Meeting closed with henediction, an, the twenty. fourth convention of Wind ham county became . thing ef th