Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17

g.. Y. p. U. Eiection-W. C. T. U. Observes Prohibition Admendment Day-Rev. Henry E. Anderson Re- signs.
 The Baptist Young Peoples Union met Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Williams Horace S. Williams presided in the absence of the president Mrs. Clar ence w. Beckwith. All the reports read were accepted Mrs. J. Harold Williams resigned as treasurer, and Miss Viola Eldridge was elected to fill the vacancy It was voted to change the monthly business meet ing night from the second Tuesday to the first Friday. After the business session social hour was enjoyed, cake, sherbet and coffee were served by Mrs. Williams.
 Officers of Raptist Aid Society.
 The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society has elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie; first vice. president, Mrs. William D. Beck with; second vice. president, Miss dent, Mrs. J. Harold Williams; fourth vice president Miss Clara Bennett; fifth vfce-president, Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover; sixth vice president, Mrs. Charles H. Burdick; secretary Mrs. William D. Beckwith, treasurer, Mrs. William D. Beckwith; collector. Mrs. Horace O.. Williams. Twelve direc- tresses were appointed. Mrs. Oscar F.. Crumb, the retiring president has rendered faithful service for about 25 years.
 Union Tenn nnpersnce Service.
 A union service under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temper ance Union was held Thursday ey- ening in the Methodist parish house at 7.so o'clock. to observe National Constitutional Prohibition Amend ment day. The order of exercises fol- lows:-Sfnging. How Firm a Founda- ton; responsive reading, Crusade Psalm 146-Joshua 1st chapter, 6-9; prayer. Rev Henry E. Anderson; reading. Mrs. Lillian M. M Stevens; proclamation. Miss Charlotte Mar chand; singing, America; remarks, Rev. Arthur H. Withee; reading of joint resolution by Congressman Richmond P. Hosson, Mrs. AIpheus tic W. c. T. U.; singing, Crusade Hymn; remarks, Rev. Henry E.. Anderson; prayer, Rev MP. Withee: singing, Coronation; W. c. T. U. bene- diction.
 Baptist Pastor Resigns.
 At the close of the Sunday morn ing sermon at the Baptist church Rev. Henry E. Anderson read his resignation as pastor, to go into effect the last Sunday in February. Mr Anderson has accepted the call of the Rowayton Baptist church and expects to begin his labors there March 1st.
 A Young Pupil.
 A very unusual record has been ea- tablished during the past year at the Baptist Sunday school by Kenneth Williams, son of Frank E. Williams superintendent of the school, who passed his second year in November; and was perfect in his attendance for the year.
 coldest Days of Winter.
 Tuesday and Wednesday were the coldest days of the season There were no sessions at the Old Mystic school as the rooms were not warm enough for comfort.
 Miss Susan H. Babcock left Satur- day morning for Bridgeport having sister, Mrs. Wallace A Phillips who was very low with bronchial pneu- conia- Later news reports Mrs. Phillips little better.
 Meeting Postponed.
 The annual business meeting of the Baptist church was postponed to Wednesday evening January 22 owing to the severely cold weather she attendance was small on Tuesday evening.
 Lectured to Students
 ErneSt w. Brown of RiVerhead poultry farm lectured Wednesday to the students at Kingston Agricul- tural College on poultry.
 George w. Harris has returned to Baldwinville after a weeks visit to his family at the Harris homestead. Edwin Lamphere and son began Wednesday cutting ice nine inches thick.
 Tillie Main the five-year- daughter of MT. and Mrs. Bert Main is ill with scarlet fever.
 Roy lift has returned from a three months stay at Linwood, Penn.
 Mrs. Ellery Davis and son Ben 1arnin have returned from visit to relatives in New Hampshire
 Albert A. Haley was a recent Bos- ton visitor
 Mrs. Benjamin E. welles Mrs. Fan ny Morgan and Master Anson Morgan Rave returned from visit to MT. and Mrs. Antone Leemis of Norwich.
 Mrs Clapp of Boston principal of f@e Old Mystic Grammar School has S&9overed from an illness and re- sunaed her duties. Mrs Eaton of Westerly was in charge during Mrs. Clapp's absence
 Miss Mabel Hagberg of Norwich was recent guest of Mrs. Harry Cady.
 Mir. and Mrs Robert J Henderson and children Alice and Robert J. Jr have returned from visit to New