Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-06

Ihelf ummenQat1oils ana SuSSes- tions for Christian activity in Norwich in the f1yefold lines of servlce--social service, boys work, evangelism, com munlty extension, Bible study, and missions-are now to be issued to the churches, and are as follows:
 Points the Way for Advance.
 The Hartford delegation, consisting of Judge Marvin. Prof. Davis, Secre- tary Hubert. and the Revs. A. D. Eegg and c, ., Kennedy, as a part of their three da,yS' campaign here, early in March, and as the result of their ob Eervation of local conditions, pointed out the work which, in their opinion, might most advantageously engage the attention and service of the churches and Christian men of Norwich. This report on work and methods has been revised and approved by the executive committee of the local Men and Re- liglon Forward Movement. While sug- gesting nothing novel. it points the way for advance.
 These carefully considered sugges- tions are commended to the Norwich churches and religious or affiliated or ganizati0ns, whether acting separately or in combination, and to all men who are open to challenge for more active Christian service or who hear call to duty in their own hearts.
 Social Service.
 The recommendations of Judge Mar win of the Hartford team concerning Social Needs in Norwich depend, for the most part, so much upon some in terohurch organization, that until some such organization is formed the Nor wich social service committee, which has conducted the survey in this city and town, does not deem it wise to adopt and set them before the Nor witch public as it's recommendations.
 Of the eight points included in the Hartford judges report, two refer to matters so obviously desirable and at tainable that there need be no hesita- tion in passing them on to the public (whether organized or unorganized), as things which ought to appeal to their judgment. without debate.
 Points That All Agree On.
 When, for example, it is recom- mended CD that some men and boys become interested in social service in Norwich, not only iii increased finan- cial support of existing charitable in- stitutions, but in active social work of some kind" there is general agree ment.
 When, also, C6) it is recommended that there be more general and more liberal support of existing institutions such as the United Workers and the Playground association" it is believed that this can be done at once, without conference, (The suggestions as tC extension of work or plans of these above named organizations will more properly fall to be considered by these bodies themselves)
 No concerted effort, and no new or ganizations are needed to get these recommendations adopted by the citi- gems in general Every one, by himself may help in these ways, but to bring to pass the desirable things referred t, in the other six points, to clear tht road of the thieves which are in tht way to mar our children's lives, anC lure our boys and girls to habits oi vice. this requires concert and con science and religion of advanced type.
 Law Enforcement.
 For example, the making and main. taining of social service committee: in the local churches (2); the co-ordi hating and cooperating of such com mittees in a central body for inter church work (S); interchurch investi gation and publication about socia conditions (D; platform meetings fo the consideration and discussion O conditions thus revealed. and takin: concerted action for the improvement and relief of such conditions, particu larly with reference to law enforcement in the four classes of conditions re ferred to therein, and the discussion and determination of what wage is re quired for the support of an Americal wage earner and his family in Nor wich (5); the designation of certail school buildings for the social use 0 immigrants and their families, even ings, include supervision and instruc ton in laws of this country, state an' city designed to secure a representa- tive form of government, and tn health of the citizens CD; and coop tration with social service agencies Il all parts of the state in directing tn attention of the people to the need o Cal a state farm for dr71nkards, ans (b) adequate compensation of work ing men for industrial injuries (S). Al these things, if they are to be discuss ed and handled with purpose. and ex pectation of results, would better wal for the hoped for interchurch organ ization.
 Boys Work.
 Ain-(1l To cultivate and stimulat Christian living among. boys; @ | discover, enlist and train leaders; 6 to increase the number of worker with boys; (4) to influence boys t dedicate their lives to Christian ser vice,
 l In accordance with the foregoing " recommend as follows;
 1 Leadership-(1 The laying of tn 1 burden of leadership on Christian me i of influence who are acknowledge 1 leaders in their business or profession l CD the placing of reasonable respOn l abilities upon the older boys; (S) tn using of older boys as leaders an 1 teachers of younger boys; (D tn l holding of conferences with older boy 1 and the carrying out of their sugges 1 tions: (5) the providing of opportuni l ties for service.
 Activities-O The appointment c 1 boys work committees; @ the estab i lishment of a teachers training clas i for older boys; (3) the organization c boys classes and departments whe possible; (4) the formation of som | h10Q or c4uD TOT DOJSt NOJ tic hOlull 1 of father and son suppers, socials an entertainments; (6) the use of grade l lessons.
 Education-(1) Sex instruction, fath CTS meetings, mothers meetings; e practical talks, vocational guidance 1 illustrated lectures, etc.
 Interchurch work-O The organ ! izing of an interchurch council of boy and men-one boy and one man froI
 each church. CD the holding of con ! ferences to promote discussions, to SC cure cooperation and to get inspira ton; (3) the making of careful sur vey reaching the boys of the entir
 community; (4) the making of pro visions for play o-operating with th l Playground association), the stimulat l ing of athletics. the providing of oppor
 tunities for physical developmen 1 camps cooperating with the Y. M ( A, interchurch leagues, with ad ! supervision.
 Education-A campaign for clea speech, clean living and clean sports Nna al ,nF