Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

value as it gives the Sunday school leaders a chance to set forth their problems for discussion. The next gathering of value is the county con- ventiOn, which brings people into con- tact with others who have a wide ex- perience in Sunday school work and many excellent ideas may be taken away 10 the various schools. The state Sunday school work as a whole is in the charge of the Connecticut state association. There are three di rectorS of the association in each cOun- ty and these directors appoint an ex- ecutiVe committee. This executive committee keeps in close contact with the various schools of the association. The executive committee chooses three officers who visit Sunday schools on request or whenever they are welcome and who solve Sunday school prob lens and assist in the work of the school These officers also supervise county and district institutions of the association.
 In concluding his valuable talk the speaker gave several rules which if followed will great simplify Sunday school work.
 Annual Reports.
 Henry D. Johnson, secretary, fol- lowed with the annual report of the association, which was accepted and ordered placed on record. Rev. A. F.
 
 which was also accepted and ordered placed on file. The home department report was given by Mrs. F. f. Rich ards, showing d membership in that division of the work of 1,296, plus the membership of one department whose report is missing. Miss Ellen Colt gave the teacher training report. This report showed that the union teacher training class of New London had first met Tuesday, Oct. :, and out of 150 present 138 registered. Compared with the size of the city, it is probably the country.
 Officers Chosen.
 The officers for the ensuing year were then elected and are as follows: President Henry D. Johnson; vice presidents, c. E. Colver, James L. Case; secretary Archibald P. Mac DougaH; treasurer, Miss Anna H. tary work, Miss Jennie l.. Congdon; executive committed Rev. Charles Smith. Mrs. F. F. Richards, Miss Ellen Colt, Arthur M. Brown and Rev. A. F. EarnShaW.
 Other Addresses.
 A hymn was then sung and Mrs. c. 5. Bullock of New London followed with a report on the worlds conven- tion at Zurich She told of the big convention, the seventh of It's kind, at which 2,500 delegates, representing 50 nations of the world, were present at the opening in July.
 A timely address was that given by Miss Wilhelmina Stooker, state ele- mentary superintendent, who spoke on An Excellent Department. She said the junior department of many of the schools may be improved. Enough time and thought is not being put on this department, and when the children get older they gradually slip away from the school and church. There is need partment just to look after the need of the scholars. This department may be carried on in small schools as well as in large schools. In carrying on this work, group the children in their right places and start them right Then study their individual needs and keep them in the right path.
 Departmen conferences followed Miss StOoker's talk and adjournment was taken about 5.30 o'clock.
 There was an attendance of ST, 3S schools in the county being represent ed The association has nine points to their credit in the standard of excel-Sl Ience and are thus entitled to d coun- ty banner. Had there been but three more schools represented, the society would have had standing of 10 points. Miss Carpenter and Miss Grove had charge of the registering.
 At the praise services Miss Letttia Kramer presided at the organ and Archibald MacDougall led in the sing ing.