Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-15

of the president, Miss Alice A. Bishop there were a few words of response by the vice president The first of the three minute addresses on Our Pledge and It's Valu to the Young Christian was by Rev G. H. Ewing of Norwich Town He spoke along the line of trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength and said there were three kinds of promises, first the promise of one to himself which might be classed as a resolution; secondh promise to another persons, which he called contract as when one pledges himself to another to give up some evil habit; tihrd, the highest type of promise, that of giving our word to God, putting ourselves in his keeping and trusting in him for strength. The next speaker was the Rev. J. w. Payne, his topic being That I Will Make It the Rule of My Life to Pray.
 Value of Prayer.
 He said that there might be the comparative classification of prayer, presenting the church prayer as good, the family prayer as better and the personal prayer as best. He who pray est best lowest best all animals great and small. He said the main thing in Christian church service is prayer, and told of the beautiful scene of prayer in Burns Caters Saturday Night In closing he brought home the quotation. God in man Is one with man in God"
 One of Life's Safeguards.
 Rev. w. H. Cane spoke of the man who reads the Bible every day. He said it was one of the grand great safeguards of life and that we could never feel ourselves safe unless we systematically read the Bible every day He believed we should not be content to quit a bad habit but should take up new good ones always en- phasizing the fact that Bible reading was the rule and guide of our faith.
 Song by Mrs. Buckingham.
 At this point the audience were much pleased to hear the song. in all it's sweetness, Far from My Heavenly Home, by Mrs. L. c. Buckingham.
 Afternoon Address. The address of the afternoon was by Rev J. Allen Spiden, s. T. D., his subject being A Pod Of P's on the | Pledge.
 1 The first of the seven parts of his l subject comprising the P's in the Pod 1 was the Pledge, something that has a bottem and stability to 1t; the deter imitation to keep a pledge always comes from a person who has char acter. Be thou honest he said, in l keeping the pledge.
 Keeping the Pledge.
  that is given to one not given to an 1 other; no grander privilege can be giv- 1 en to anyone than to take a pledge and keep it.
 Promise was the third thought promise that I will try to do what ] word in the family. and wherever may have opportunity. The speaker pointed out that the promise might ! send him who makes it to the wids of Africa, India or Japan, or to the lowest slums of some city.
 Should Support the Church. ! The fourth P in the Pod was Pin nacle, which was to be reached by 2 | systematic reading of the Bible every day Praying every day and support. ing the church. He said there was 1 dignity in work for Jesus. Supper the church, he said, intellectually, SO cially and financially and let the young peoples meeting be one that shall ii you for the regular meetings of th' ! church.
 Proviso being one of the parts, h' said there were many proVisos. somt that might not stand the test. w should only do things when we couli conscientiously do so and be homes about it.
 Preparation Important. Preparation was classed as getting ready to do work alive as 1t was righ to live, seeking to do our duty tc God and man. and In every avenue oi 1 life through which we travelled.
 The last word was Parole. in mill 1 tary parlance meaning Password. H' said when unable to attend the reg ular meetings of the society send 7 i passage of Scripture as a password ! to God in heaven. He hears thu pledges. Let us all be honest to ouI pledge.
 Action at Annual Business Meeting. The afternoon collection was re ceived by Harold Spicer and William 1 NcNicol At the annual busines dial invitation to other young people, ] societies in this vicinity to unite witt the Norwich Go. Local Union, provid ing they will add the words Christian Endeavor to their names; and that tn invitation be given in person, not b. 1 letter
 Officers Elected. The officers elected were: President | Miss Alice A. Bishop, Bozrah; vic president, George F. Hyde, Norwicl Town: secretary, c. F. Gardner. Jew cit City; treasurer, Miss Alice 4 Brown, Jewett City.
 Supper Served. A supper was served in the vestr! under the direction of Mrs. F. E. Rob inson, Mrs. E. H. HiscOX, Mrs. Charle D. Wolfe. Mrs E. w. Faust, Mrs. sam uel Geer. Mrs. T. E. Keene and Mis- $. K. Adams. Alec. McNicol was il charge of a score of walters.
 Evening Address. The evening session was opened witt a piano service conducted by Georg F. Hyde of Norwich Town. collec ton was received by Misses Katherin A. and Elizabeth Eichelbefg. A choru choir of twelve voices sang My Fait' Looks Up to Thee, with solos hnel! rendered by Mrs. F. s. Leonard, The odore Robinson and Donald C. Bliss The organists were Mrs. E. E. GilbeI and F. $. Leonard.
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