Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-02
Rev. MT. Petters Address.

Rev. MT. PotteFs Address.
 Dr. Potter delivered an exceptionally fine address, lilening the church to a corporation with its. many ramifea- tionS. His comparisons were we'll made and any mans idea of the church who was privileged to hear him must of necessity have been greatly broad ened and clarified. The necessity for men in the church was emphasized. He said: The mission of the church in the world is the projection of Jesus in the world. The church is nothing more or less than a corporation and the minister Is the superintendent. It has its charter. but that is void unless all in the church live np 10 it." He told of the great good that education of all kinds was doing but said that the knowledge Of whence we came and whither we are going was the most important education of all and that that was the sort of education taught by the church He said that teacher could not teach boy anything unless he loved him and told of the success of Jesus, which was directly attributed to the fact that he loved those with whom he walked and talked. The nis- sion of the church is to keep doing good as did Jesus. Three things enter into most things in life, motive, means and result Of which the motive is usu- ally the best of all. The business of the corporation as axemplified in the church is to make men know God. One of the best departments of the cor men, and this is about the biggest business in any community, as there is plenty of work to be done.
 Judge Colt Heard.
 Rev. Mir. Beard next introduced Judge A. L. Colt of New London, who is president of the National Congrega- tional Brotherhood, Judge Colt traced the rapid growth of the brotherhood and told of the great work that was being done all over the world and mentioned the big. busy men every where who are vitally interested in the grand work. He said that strong, red blooded men were needed and that now well its future was assured. He said that he hoped branch might be or garized in this city.
 Enthusiasm Manifested.
 Rev. MT Beard then outlined his plan for local organization, reed a provisional constitution and called upon those present to signify by aris- ing if they would join such an organ iZation if one was formed in this city. and practically every man present rose, which was sufficient proof of the in terest manifest in the movement to re- joice the pastors heart. The type of the brotherhood is so broad as to take Tn any man over 20 years or age who is at all inclined Congregationaliy. Officers Chosen
 Various men present responded with word of encouragement when called upon and great enthusiasm prevailed throughout the evening. This commit tee was named to bring in a list of off, fcers: IT R. Chappell. J. P. Bath and Ashton c. Persons. The list as sub mitted: President. W. F. Haskins; vice president E. Frank Bugbee; secretary. Ellison Smith: treasurer. Herbert D. Pollard. wes ratified and the officers were authorized to name the various sub-comnlittees necessary and are to meet Friday evening at the home of MT. Beard to arrange for another meet ing of the brotherhood organized Tues day evening"
 A social hour was then enjoyed and an excellent welsh raYebit besides crullers and coffee. was served by the ladies of the church among whom were Mrs. A. c. Everest, Mrs. George F. Taylor, Mrs. J. w. HiIlhouse Mrs. e. c. Case, Mrs P. s. Hills, Mrs H. E Chappell. Mrs. C. H. DiinfnicI1. Mrs. H i l.. Hunt, Mrs. E. Frank Bugbee, Miss i Harriet Bass. Mrs F. $. Barrows and Mrs. J. F. Bath.