Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-24


 Eldred Brown, who secured the priv ilege of holding it in Broadway church so as to accommoda te as large a mum, Der as possible. There were many waiting to get seats when the doors opened at 7.s0 and the ushers were kept busy from that time on.
 On the platform with pr. Grenfell were Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown and Rev E. s. Worcester, the latter pre- prayer Archdeacon Brown presented the beloved physician and evangelist of the great north coast, briefly refer ring to his work which is so well known.
 Why He Began the Work.
 In opening his address Dr. Grenfell told briefly how. he came to enter the service of the Lord. saying that while studying to become surgeon he thought that the highest service of the day and generation was to heal the body, but he soon found out that the acme of service was in bringing men S souls to God. He decided that the best thing to do was to put his hand in the Masters and to try and make return for what had been given him. He al- ways wanted to go to sea, and he went. There is no great praise due a man for going where he wants to. crossed the waters from England and went to the Labrador coast, being told there was opportunity for work there. I know there are dangers there, but so are there here, where motor cars take life every day. know New York and Boston, but I pnafeF Labrador, said Dr. GFenfell. The success in life cannot be measured by earthly possession, but by what you do with them. Twenty years ago Dr. Grenfell started in this work, going to Labrador because he fnl1 off for the things he had to give than were those among whom he was work ing. Many discouraged him in the work. but Gods words Follow me and will make you fishers of men, which are today on the wheel of his hospital ship, have ever led him on and strengthened his faith. He didn't go there. for his health, though it is a healthy place. or for money, but to help Gods creatures.
 Old Monuments.
 He referred to the old monuments shown him here by General Aiken on Thursday. and said that Labrador has them which antedate the conquest of England by the Normans There are men. 1000 Indians, and as many more EsQuimaux. Hospitals have been es- abolished along the coast and small grants are received from the govern 1nents. He pointed out on a large map the locations of the hospitals and showed the distances covered by doe- tors on their dog sleds. The views of the different places and scenes in Lafo- rador were beautiful, there being ex- quisite scenery and great canyons while the advancement made by the people as the result of the influence he has directed there is wonderful Views were shown of mountainous Q or1I1n aJa rul, are there were no lights when he arrived to guide the sailor; poor charts, and all had to make their way the best they could. Charts are now improved and there are number of good pilots and a few lighthouses. Most of his work is along the coast. very little being known of the interior by him. A view of one waterfall, a third larger than Niagara was shown. It would furnish power enough for all Canada, but none of il is devefpea.
 The Indians there are wanderers Little is done for them. and they man. age to eke out an existence the best they can They stand tlie cold we'll though they. have little clothing. There are many mosquitoes there. and being covered by the hungry fellows, one professor there for a summer remarked that he didn't see what they did Gefore he came.
 Hard and Disastrous Storms.
 csycfonic storms there are frequent and fierce. There are many losses oi boats, both from these storms and tfis ice, which carries them to sea or forces them ashore. The men are resource ftl, educated In. the things nature teaches, and fine sailors. They do noi suffer nervous breakdowns, as theil book learning is not great.
 Some handsome views were showr of ice packs, which are so dangerous that they are always given as wide 2 berth .as possible A
 There were views of the people and a number showing interesting group. Of children. It was found when ht first went there that they needed mos knew ledge of what to eat, and that i is necessary to eat to live. They lack, ed the ability to keep accounts anf were unable to look after their bust. ness, the traders doing an extensive business off of the hard work of tn, ignorant, who became practically
 Many Given Relief.
 The hospitals at Battle Harbor ari< St Anthony were shown. To thes, come patients from Iof1R distances makfug the trips by sledges for 100 t 200 miles, or coming by boat wher, tho pa tients are left on the wharf hlk. the ffeiSht, and theg make their wa. tQ the hospital in pitiful line 5 helpIessness. but hopeful. Familie'