Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-25
WHITE RlBBONERS IN CONVENTION
County Members of W. C. T. U Met Central Baptist Church Attendance of Membership Banner Passes From Colchester to Mystic-Mrs. H. Adde Randall of Groton Reelected President

The S0th annual convention of the New London County W, C. T. U. was held Wednesday in Bushnell chapel of the Central Baptist church with an attendance. of about 80 members. Ses- sions were neld both morning and af- ternoon and much enthusiasm was evil dent The convention opened at 10.S0
 with the president, Mrs. H. Addie Ran dall, in the chair Mrs. H. F. Palmer of this city T-esided at the piano dur ing the short devotional service. The 24sth Psalm was read and prayer was offered The report of the last meeting was given by the secretary, Miss Mary Day. and Mrs. k. H. Bushnell was ap- pointed a committee on credentials, Mrs 5. Howard Mead reception com mittee, and Ars- J. J. Fields press committee.
 Miss Harriet c. Cross. president of the local union. welcomed the visitors to the city, and Mrs. Randall respond ed Miss Cr0SS, county treasurer, re- ported receipts of $134.10, disburse- menJs of s7s.S4. and a balance on hand Of f57.25-
 Department Reports.
 Repor1s of the superintendents of various departments were given as
 Medal Contest-Mrs. E. A Cutler reported that she practically had no report 10 make, as she knew of no medal contest during the year, She urged new work in the schools as she suggested the mission of the union is with the boys and girls Medal con- t@st work should be taken up in the schools
 Medical Temperance-M s. How ard Mead said that Norwich had done c little work She said 100 pages of literature had been distributed Two meetings had been devoted to the sub jecg here Mantle. SJoningtun, Mystic and ColcheS-er reported no work done. New London held two meetings and distributed soc pages of literature Two members purchased the book, Al cohoL This book will be a part of the WoFk for another year In Norwich there are A paid members and it will be urged that all secure this book and read it. Hanover has no regular union. The r. P S and the C. F. appointed tenn perau nee committee and together they have distributed the literature. No report was made from the rest of the unions
 County Fair Work.
 County Fair Work-Miss Harriet G. Cross explained the extraordinary ex- pense in connection with the fair this year and said what had been done ws3S Of a permanent nature. The old booth had been repaired and the woodwork painted a spotless white.
 Esvangelislic-MrS- S. k Luce, the superintendent. was reported by the chair to be improved in health, but una ble Co be present. Her report was made by the secretary. All meetings are considered by some as eVangeliS- ne meetings she said, but we think now and then special meetings should be held under this title. Mystic re- ported 100 calls and numerous meet inSs while Mantle reported 300 pages Of literature distributed and two spe- Cisl eVangelistIc meetings Other meet | fngs have been held in the county but have not been reported. In Portland four meetings were devoted to this subject and the subject was brought up at all pariOr meetings. Remozstrance Over Gambling sug-
 aested.
 The matter of gambling at the fair grounds was taken up and discussed at this point and the suggestion offered ! that the union might do well by offer l ing a remonstrance to the open man 1 nsr in which the gambling is done if ! nothing more
 ti-narco1ic--Miss Nellie Starr had | her report read by the secretary on ! account of ner inability to be present. ! Love Divine, All Love Excelling, was | sunz at the close of this report Miss Cross told of the excellent work | at the Woodstock Brooklyn and other | fairs and said she believed it was a treat proposi1ion and should be con i irued with great energy. Mrs Frazier ! aid the fair un3on tent at the King ! zron fair was provided with three cots | and three lounges She suggested that 1 Norwich have a cot or other means of 1 rest for women and babies.
 Parlor Meetings - Mrs. Carrie B. l vrazier said in Colchester there had ! been one social meeting, In GrotOn | he meetings took up the different | subjects Jexett City reported one i social meeting and no superintendent. ! Mystic held roUr scscisl meetings and 1 two red letter meetings New London had five social meetings and showed a gain Of one member. NorW1ch held three social meetings and a regular meeting each month. Ston1ngton re- ported two social meetings and three rod letter day meetings