Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-13
WILLIMANTIc CAMP GROUND.
Opening Day of the Institute-Speak- CTS Address Interested Audiences Improvement Society Holds Annual Meetinq,

i improvement society Holds Annual Meeting.
 1 Tuesday was the opening day of the Institute lectures. In the early morn 1 ing it was decidedly cool, but by the l time the students assembled in the i Tabernacle for the first lecture the temperature had moderated to a de- 1 lightful point, just suitable for the en- l Joyment of the interesting themes presented by the various speakers. Most of the instructors this year are new. Rev. Fred B. Fisher, of New
 York; Lester H. Clee of Providence and Rev. J. Caleb Justice of North Dlghton, Mass. have been among the speakers at previous sessfons of the institute. the rest are new corners. In place of Rev. c. H. Morgan, who for four years was the efficient instructor in Bible study, comes Prof. J, ". Hew- lit Ph. D.. of Wesleyan university at Middletown. where he occupies the chair of ancient languages. Dr. Hew- it began his four lectures on The Character and Scope of Hebrew Pro- phecy. by giving an address on The Historical Background of the Period.
 From g to e.45 William D. Launas- ter, who comes from DanvilIe, Pa., and who has been in evangelistic work for some years gave an earnest talk on Personal Evangelism, dwelling espe- cially on The Christians Qua1ifca- tfons for Service. Complete abandon ment of the world and complete de- votion to Christ is the one secret of successful service.
 The next period was devoted to Round Table Talks on work pertaining to the several departments. The var ious EHpwerth League presidents pres ent met together at Bethel, where the conference was conducted by the dis trict president, Rev. F. W. Gray, of Providence, the first spiritual depart ment was in charge of Rev. o. H. Green of East Glastonbury at the East Hampton house; End department, mis- sions, Rev D. F. Dodd, of East Hart ford. at the South Manchester house; third department, mercy and help, Miss Frances Willard MacIntire, at the Danielson house; fourth department, social. Rev. Talmage, of WindsorvilIe, at the Manchester house. John Stew art of New London led the conference of secretaries and treasurers at the Mantle house. and Mrs. F. w. Gray of Providence led the discussion on Junior League Methods. at the New London house
 The next period, which was to have been the Mission study hour, was un- avoidably postponed for the day. as 1t was found at the last moment that Rev. J. Caleb Justice, of North Digh- ton. Mass, who was to conduct these lessons, would not be able to be pres ent on account of illness in his family He has forwarded an outline of in structions and the lessons will be given the other days of the session as scheduled.
 MT. Justices period was taken up by Rev. w. M. Gilbert. associate pas tor of Morgan Memorial chapel at Bos- ton, Mass. The theme of his four talks is to be Christian Social Service of arousing the social conscience as he termed it. If you steal" said he snilingly T hope your conscience bricks you. But if your neighbor steals, is your conscience touched with shame in his behalf? Heaven is not heaven is at hand" His remarks were very practical.
 At 1f.ao Lester Fl. Gee, boys, di- rector of the Providence Y. M, C. A., and who made such a favorable inn pression last season, spoke in the Ia bernacle upon the instincts of the boy cent period. MT. Clee said that sense of humor was absolutely neces- sary in order to train boys lest we get out of patience with their mis- CnlSVOuSneSS.
 The afternoons are given up to games and recreations. 4 tennis tour nament has been started, to be con- tinued through the several afternoons of the Institute.
 At 4 o'clock the Reds and Blues met at the Tabernacle and went over pie nicking to the Hemlocks. a mile away
 The annual meeting oF the Ladies' Improvement society was held at the Mantle house at { o'clock Routine business was transacted and officers elected as follows: President, Mrs Cos tello Lippitt, of Norwich: vice pres ident. Mrs. Jason D. Randall. Groton: secretary, Miss Alice Strong. Boston; treasurer, Mrs. Jacob Betts. Whitman tic. Committees were appointed to ar range for the annual bazaar which is to be held on the grounds on Friday of this week. Reports were brought in. showing various things done by these enterprising women since last year.
 The important work of the season is the enlargement and improvement of the elderage, situated at the cor ner of Norwich and Haven avenues. The house was raised rp, moved back. and a ten foot piazza built on two sides and g. fourteen feet square addi- ton to be used as a sleeping room. The whole house has been painted outside, and some inside. Tine total expense has reached nearly three l1un= dred dollars, The association has also put In electric lights. Rev. George c, Scrivener, wife and daughter Ruth aF= rived Tuesday afternGon fer the sea= son and greatly enjoyed their new quarters.
 Grove Notes,
 At Rinehurst. 4s Haven avenue, are Mir, and Mrs, Costello LiRpitt and granddaughtefs the Misses Marion and Afargue uerite Weicett,