Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-23

tilt GotIl dIlIIVGISdIy sOl lIG SldlG NIlTlS- tian Endeavor union opened at 10 a. m. Saturday in the Second Con- greeational church with good attend ance. Following the singing Of two hymns, Rev. F. E. Sargent, pastor of the Putnam Congregational church, read from the Scripture and offered prayer.
 State President Frederick C. Bidwell of Bloomfield made a brief address and introduced Rev. F. w. Potter of Jewett. City, president of the Norwich Chris tian Enddeavor union. MT. Potter ex- pressed pleasure at being able to wei come such gathering to the city He spoke of the good work accomplished here by the union and hoped that it would grow in membership. A short address by Rev. R. w. Roundy of Hart ford, vice president of the state c. B. society, was heard with interest by the delegates. It was announced that Rev. c. c. McNally of New London was un able to be present on account of sick ness, so President Bidwell called upon Rev. Charles CaIderwood of Manches- ter to address the meeting.
 Our Deficiencies.
 Rev. MT. Calderwood said that he had come unprepared to speak on this occasion, but he proceeded to give an interesting discussion which held the attention Of the audience. He spoke
 
 been Rev. MT. McNally's topic. He mentioned the necessity of putting brainwork into what we do, and said that at times there were deficiencies in the music and in the addresses on similar occasions. which showed lack of thought. He asked for opinions on the reasons for various deficiencies in the work of the society, and a number gave their opinions.
 Various announcements were made and the meeting adjourned. Lunch was served the delegates in the vestry of the church by the Norwich c. E.. society.
 In the afternoon the junior confer ence was held in the Second Congrega- tional church, and opened with a dis cussion of junior work conducted by Miss Helen Slack of Bethel, state su- perintendent of the Junior department. The afternoon session of the senior un- ion was held in the Central Baptist church. discussion concerning the missionary committee was led by Rev R. c. Higinbotham of Bridgeport. state superintendent of the missionary de- partment. A conference on Good Citi- zenship and Temperance was led by Rev. E. M. Pickop of Clinton state superintendent of the Good Citizenship department. Personal Work was the subject brought up for discussion by Rev. Frank Trotten of Bloomfield There was a praise service at 2.30 o'clock
 Reports of Officers.
 In the absence of the state secretary, Mrs. T. B. Nugent of Meriden her report was read by President Bidwell, and showed 327 young peohle's soci- cites in the district, with a total mem bership of 14.24S, and 49 Junior so- cieties with a membership of 1855. Tn New Haven there are 34 young peo- 1ofc irtf Hartford, 32 young peoples and six junior societies: Derby, 16 young peo- ple's and two junior societies. New London. MiddleseX. and Bridgeport each have over a thousand members During the past year the total in- crease in membership of the union was 700 The president also gave the re- port of the treasurer Harry B. Taylor of Kensington. The total receipts for the year were s559.7S; expenditures. s38o.64. leaving a balance of s179.14. e Our Efficiency.
 Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown of Hartford was introduced, and spoke on Our Eff ciency. He divided the members of the society into four divisions Some think the society is dying. and can't be saved. Some think the organiza tion is all right, but is not conducted prop erly. These people are always knock ing the society. There is another class of members who consider that every thing is going on smoothly and who can see nothing the matter with the organization. These are too optimistic. The fourth class is the one to which we should belong.-the one composed of bright, cheerful people who see the faults and work to remedy them. He said that he believed people should be good, but something besides goodness Is needed. and that is efficiency. The n a nf 1-., -lz.- ing on leadership, he referred to a statement by an eminent football au- thor1ty, claiming that in the past the success of the Yale football team was due to the fact that it had one leader one coach who planned the plays The Christian Endeavo society needs coaching and training and it needs an efficient leader to train the others to carry out his plans.
 Rev. R. w. Roundy Spoke.
 discussion of How Can We Attain 10 Greater Efficiency in Our State and Local Union Work? was led dbyz Rev. R. W. Roundy, who emphasized the neces slty of having good leaders in the diff efent societies and districts. Some of the societies cannot be easily rejuven- ated, but with new and efficient lead CTS thls might be accomplished. He spoke of the effort under way to secure q field secretary to work in Connecti- cut.
 Evef1ins Session.
 President John r, Caulkins of the New London c. E. Union called the evening session to order shortly after ociock, and the evening song serv- Ice was led by George A. Turner A congregation of about 125 was present
 After the reading of the pledge re- sponsively, Rev. C. H. Peck of Han ever offered prayer. which was fol- lowed by brief talk by James L. Case, who took the place of Winslow Russell of Hartford in speaking upon the Men and Religion Forward move menf. Mir. Case spoke enthusiastically of the part which might be taken in this movement in Norwich. Putnam, and New London, as the auxiliary cit ies to the state center in Hartford and told the delegates that the team which was coming to Connecticut for fhe series of meetings would be one of the strongest in the field. He bespoke the earnest prayers of the Christian peop-e for this campaign. which is to begin in this state about January 15 and continue in five days campaign in the different sections until Conser- vation Sunday. which is April 2S. Collection for State Secretary. A collection for the state work, es- pecially towards raising a fund of $500 10 secure a state secretary, was taken the baskets being passed by four girls