Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-14
JEWETT CITY
Conference of Six Churches Hears Sermon by Rev. MT. Holden and Paper by Mrs. E. M. Warner-D. A. R. History Prizes-Weddina.


 The local conference of six churches was held at the Congregational church on Wednesday. with one hundred and fifty in attendance. The morning serv- ice was opened with an organ prelude by Organist r. S. Leonard, followed by a devotional service led by Rev. Charles l.. French of Griswold. The choir sang the anthem, O Mother, Dear Jerusalem, by Shelley. Before the ser mon, Mrs. r. s. Leonard sang Gou- mods Light from Heaven.
 Nobility of Character.
 The sermon was preached by Rev. Frederick A. Holden of Preston, his text being Acts 17:11, and topic, How to Gain Nobility of Character. No word expresses so much of a persons character as to be called noble. the meaning of which is well-born. As ucation with his grandfather. One should make the most of good in- heritance.
 How shall we gain nobility of char acter was answered by designating sincerity, power to resist temptation, intensity of purpose, knowledge of truth. humility of spirit, Christ-like service. the refining fire of sacrifice, finally to grow in the pattern of Christ and so inherit our noble heritage.
 Ladies' Society Serves Dinner.
 Dinner was served at noon in the vestry under the direction of the ofii- cers of the Ladies' society.
 Afternoon Session.
 After a praise service at the com mencement of the afternoon service led by Rev. Frank A. Fuller of Lisbon, there was an admirable address on Woman's Work in the Local Church. by Mrs. Edgar M. Warner of Putnam.
 Mrs. E. M. Warmers Address.
 She said the best quality in a wo- man was the capacity for sympathetic and compassionate love, and discussed her work as business woman, a be less need of clubs if women were yitaliy interested in their churches and thus put as much interest into the church as into the club. No woman has a right to do so much outside work that she has no time for church work. One-talent workers should be more appreciated and encouraged. Wo- men are generally the teachers of the she told the beautiful parable of the leading of a child. Wise, ynpathet- ic teachers are efficient workers in the church.
 The social problem is the most dif- ficult She approved of raising money right from the pocket. and having en- joyable times for the young people. Her closing thought was the mission ary woman
 The choir sang, He Will Hold Me Fast. with solo by Mrs. Leonard.
 Then came a discussion on The Church Prayer Meeting: What It Has Been; Should It Be Abandoned?
 Prayer Meeting Discussed.
 Rev. c. Fl. Peck of Hanover spoke of the prayer meeting as a place for the conversion of souls, a bond of in- terest between the minister and peo- pie. a place for fellowship and growth. The Lord and Master needs the pray CT meeting and the Kingdom of God needs it.
 Pisinfeid Mans Question.
 Edward Hall of Plainfieid said that every question is the result of some reason: he asked a few questions to see if they were reasons why the prayer meeting should be abandoned. or of uncertain attendance, or be- cause one goes unprepared, and goes away little if any better? Are we going to fast and there is no time become the salt of the earth if there is no time to pray? Is 1t because the pastor does not receive the support of his people? Should we abandon tine source of an advantage to our selves. any more than we should our homes?
 He thought an atmosphere of well come and effort and thought should be III lHe prayer iHSctihSs
 Old Time Prayer Meeting.
 Henry Buck read & paper written by Rev. Charles French. which told of the oId-time prayer meeting. which is good enough for some and not for others. If was in a ten days prayer that the church of God was born. The prayer meeting is the ba- not the thermometers, of the There is likely to be demand for what the individual is most in- terested in. Let there be 4 reaching out for spiritual awakening.
 General Discussion.
 Rev. w. H. Cane called upon sev- eral present to give their views on the subject. Judge Warner, Rev. Mir. Hol- den. Henry Buck. Rev. J. w. Payne. Rev E. Nj. Anthony, Rev. C. H. Peck and Rev. George Stanley responded.
 After a vote of thanks given Mrs. Warner for her able address. the con ference closed