Norwich bulletin., 1911-08-22

Phelps speak on Positive Teaching. He
was followed by Rev. E. F. Talmadge,
who spoke on The intermediate Boy.
This is the club age. and the inter-
mediate boy likes to belong to club.
A discussion followed this most excel
lent address.
At 2 p. m. Mr.. Talmadge spoke again
on the Three Elements OF Success III
Teaching, making strong point of the
tact of the teacher. Mr.. Phelps spoke
on The Teacher. and another discus
sion closed the exercises.
Regret at Mr.. eraIey's Death.
The campers heard with regret of
the death of Rev. M. T. Braley, which
occurred at his home in North Grcs
venordale on Sunday. Mr.. Braley had
been confined to the house for some
time. When at the camp ground he
occupied the cottage, Al Haven avenue.
His funeral will be held Tuesday, Rev.
J. H. Newland officiating
18th Year in Charge.
The boarding house opened at Nor
day noon under the same MANAGEMENT
as former years Dinner on Mond "
was the first meal served. The num-
Der of first mealers was larger than for
several years. Joshua Yeomans of
Norwich has charge of the dining
room for the 28th consecutive year. His
assistants are Miss Jennie Yeomans
and Miss Nellie Saunders.
The bakery under the bic direction
of Henry Wittig of Providence, who is
serving in the capacity of baker for
the eighth summer Wflfred Baker
Missionary Societies Elected Officers.
The w. F. M. society met at Mrs.
Costello Lippitt's at 2 D. m. and elect
Lippitt; secretary Mrs. Currier Of
Chelsea; treasurer. Mrs. e. e. iColver
of Manchester; assistant Mrs. Frank
Chamberlain of Griswold.
The Home Missionary society met at
the Mantle house at 8 D. m. and elect
president. Mrs. Fl. NJ. Randall; second
vice president. Mrs. M. c. Walter. sec
rotary and treasurer, Mrs. r. N, Stan
ley.
Ladies Improvement Society.
The Ladies Improvement society met
at the Mantle house at p. m. The
treasurer. Mrs. E. M. Wheeler. reported
of Mrs. G. A. H. Smith. Master Ran
dali Edgcomb Smith, was called for
and brought in by his mother and pre-
scented by the president in behalf of
the society with a beautiful knit sack.
Notes.
j. n. Sterry spent Monday with his
family on Haven avenue.
7. W. Riley of Mystic was also
Monday visitor with his family.
Capt. Jason Randall and wife of
Haven avenue returned to their home
in Groton early Monday morning They
made the trip by auto and will remain
until the latter part of the week.
Rev. Harry Taylor arrived Monday
afternoon and took up his residence at
the Bethel. Many old friends were on
hand to greet him.
Opening of the Camp Meeting.
The 51st camp meeting began at
p. m. Monday. E. NJ. Wheeler of Prov
idence led the praise service Miss
Carrie Baker. organist, and John Rose.
cello. Following the song service, the
district superintendent gave a few
words Of welcome. An opening hymn
was sung and Rev E. F. Studley- of
Danielson read the scripture lesson.
Rev. Mr.. Benedict, pastor of the Com
gregational church of Central Village,
offered prayer Rev. j. H. Newland
gave notices for Tuesday and intro
duced Rev. Harry Taylor of Andovec.
Mass. who took as his text Romans
i: IA Is, Is. We are debtors We owe
something and are not ashamed. This
man Paul said: | am ready; show us
by thy spirit what it means to be ready.
The sermon was followed by a praise
and testimony meeting.
The opening service was held in the
auditorium. The electric lights I'd
a great Improvement over the lamps
used heretofore.