Putnam patriot., 1911-10-27

ence school course as he did not want
 to work on iarm all of his life but
 wished to better himself. This little incident demonstrated to those present how the motherly care of a noble woman influenced the child even after he had left her immediate presence and the control of the Home. What possibilities are embraced in the work of these women whose labor Is one of love, and how well they realize and utilize them. They receive no remune- ration for their work, except that best of all remuneration, satisfaction of duty done and life made better.
 Miss Annie H. Tingley made re- marks during which she alluded to the presence of Miss Mary Dexter of Danielson over so years of age. the old est active visitor. Miss Dexter sat in the southeast corner of the room, an attentive listener to all that was being said. She smiled in response 10 the welcome and good wishes expressed by the speaker in behalf of all and also received hearty individual welcomes from her associates.
 MT. Corttis called on a number of those present for remarks and the fol- lowing responded:
 Mrs. F. A. Mitchell, Norwich, of the State Board of Charities, asked for co operation of the county officers with the state officers. She said the state officers did not come to criticize the work of the local officers but to CO., operate with them in the work. She praised the work that the Home was doing. She hoped the state would soon make some provision for children coming out from the control of the Home. More homes were needed for children under twelve years of age.
 Charles Kellogg, Waterbury, secre- tary of the State Board of Charities, said that during the year l443 children had been cared for in county homes. 332 had been placed in families and ll3 returned to relatives There were 9I3 in homes at the close of the year. lie said that the present meeting was the sixth held this year The problems of the Nindham county Home are as im- portant as any other county but not as intense, as the surroundings are differ ent and there are smaller number of nh d ha good work. The best they can. He praised the work of MT Thatcher and wife and then spoke. of the problem of placing the children in homes, and said 1t was hoped to find more homes than 'ever hefore. It is difficult as children do not know how to do any thing and he thought that they should be taught something useful in this res. pect. He said the board wishes to co. operate with the homes and heip in difficult cases.
 Judge Charles O. Thompson of Pom. fret spoke briefly of his experience, as probate judge, in committing children 10 the Home. He said it was a rather intricate proceeding and thought ii might be simplified al some future time.
 Former Superintendent John D. Converse's name was called. He was busy in an adjoining room and at first refused to come out, but the gathering insisted. He was introduced as "Fa. ther" Converse. He said he couldn't understand what he had done to war. rant being called forward so would make his bow and go back.
 Senator George A. Hammond related an incident when he was member of the House of Representatives, the first time, of influencing a representative from the other end of the county to fs. | vor county institutions rather than a state institution for the care of chil- dren.