Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
New London County
GALES FERRY
pr. E. p. Caldwell Describes Conditions In China-Quarteriy Conference Heid Many at Harvest supper-Aueeion at Latham Place.

Many at Harvest supper-Auefion at Latham Place. MT. Ernest P. Caldwell was heard ln the Methodist church Tuesday a1ter- noon at 2:30 o'clock on his mission work in China. The meeting openeo by singing Jesus Shall Reign, IoloW ed by scripture readings from Jonn AV and prayer by Rev. James M, Fo1.eI, pastor of the church. Rev. MT: Pot- ter then introduced Dr. Caldwell, Wno has been missionary in China, ana who gave vivid description or the country and the progress missionaries were making in converting the peop.s1 and the crying need Of dollars anu men to continue the work His address was followed by a few remarks py Rev. G. G. Scrivener, district superln- tendent, on missionary giving. l Love to Tell the Story was sung by the congregation, followed by the bene- diction by former pastor, Rev. D. W. Adams. Later on 9 Harvest supper was served in the vestry by the Wo- mans Home Missionary society and their friends. At z o'clock Rev. G. G: Scrivener conducted the second and third quarterly conference with Miss Jennie c. Perkins as secretary of the meeting. The four trustees recently elected were approved as members of the conference. The Rev. James M. Potters report was read and ordered on record. The secretary gave the report of benevolences. The treasur- CTS report was read and accepted.
 At 7:30 o'clock the evening service was opened by prayer by Rev. D. w. Adams, then followed address of vel come by Rev. James M. Potter; Rev. c. G. Scrivener sang solo, one of the Alexander hymns, His Thought, Mrs. Eugene Fontaine. aecompanist- Rev. MT. Scrivener gave his address on the systematic line of giving, illustrated by charts. The Sunbeam Song was sung by the junior classes and duet, The Lord is My Shepherd, by Mrs. Eugene La Fontaine and Miss Grace Chapman.
 The church decorations wer.. branches of autumn foliage The vestry had large pumpkins on the window ledges and the table decora-- tions were red and green apples and maple leaves.
 Attendance Awards
 At the Sunday school session last Sunday the awards for regular attend : anee were given in the following order: Miss Mildred E.. Pierce, celluloid pin Rev. Mr. Potter. Mrs. Potter and sor Donald, silver pins Abby and Emily Blinn and Elizabeth Guyette, bronze pins.
 Dr. Vincent Eldred~of Norwich was q guest at the Harvest supper at the vcstry of the M. E. church Tuesday evening.
 Epworth League Meeting
 The quarterly business meeting of the Epworth league was held in the vestry Wednesday evening, R. Irving Hurlbutt, the president, presiding. Re ports were given by the different of fees. At the cabinet meeting follow ing Rev. MT. Potter spoke on this topic What can our league do to help this community? Mission and Bible stud3 classes are to be, held and socials are to be given monthly. beginning in No yxyit1 y~<c caT,tt< fnr~f1 f1,n ,n,,, bers and their friends.
 Personal Items
 Misses Lucy and Ellen ~Geer of Nor wich with their guest, Mrs. William Gilroy of Mt. Vernon, N. T., spen Tuesday and Wednesday at The Pine' on the Bluff.
 MT and Mrs Nelson Parker and fiji, fant daughter Margaret Hurlbutt, wer, weekend guests at the home of Mrs I'arker's parents, MT. and Mrs. Henr: w. Hurlbutt.
 Mrs. George W. Gould and Mrs. wil Ham Gilroy of Mt. Vernon. N. r., hay, been recent guests of Mrs. Franl Aplin in the village.
 Mrs. D. Ward Adams of Uncasvil!, spent several days last week at tn, home of Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine where she was joined by her husband Rev. D. w. Adams, for short visit.
 The auction of household goods wa held at the late home of Thorna Latham Monday, being postponed ol account of rain. from last Saturday.
 Wedding Invitations
 Invitations have been received b relatives to the marriage of Pheb Mary, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred erlck NJ. Chapman of Middletown, an Rev. Arthur Albert Ball, Saturday, tn B1st, at the family residence, 299 Col lege street, that city. MT. Chapma was native of this place and his earl life was spent here
 Miss Aiena Lester of Norwich wa the guest of Mrs. Emma Bennett Mon Bay
 Charles A. c. Morgan of Midd1etow returned home Monday. Mrs. Morsa Nlli return 1nme later in the week.
 Mrs. Benjamin Clement of Nov Scotia arrived at the home of MT. an Mrs. William D. Allen last Saturda Tor visit.
 Orvlle Allen spent Sunday with hi rarents Mr. and Mrs. William D. Ale, = scming from New Haven
 Rally Day
 Rally day exercises for the M. r Sunday school will be held next S1rn lay, the 25th, in place of the usual les lon hour.
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