Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-12

ships of $10O each have been assigned to daughters of clergymen. Six Of them were given to scholars in the diocese of Connecticut and one to the daughter of g. clergyman in Colo rado who has removed there from this state. These scholarships, although small, often furnish just the help need ed to enable parents in remote places to obtain some higher education for their daughters, so fitting them for self support.
 The committee on a day of united prayer for missions reported that cards were sent to all the parish clergymen of the diocese requesting intercessioEs for missions and missionaries, in church and at home, on St. MichaeFs and All Angels day, September 29th. This Is the third year this has been done, and they trust that the custom Is becoming firmly established.
 Comfort Club Report
 The report of the comfort club in- cluding work for the diocese showed that the work of thet Comfort club for DIe past year has been most en- couraging. Tn addition to the 80 parish societies which have contributed mon. ey, clothing, books. household goods end Christmas gifts, very valuable gifts have been received from many individuals. some from friends outside of the diocese.
 More money has been received dur ing the year than in any previous year, which has enabled them to make con tributions for special needs, and in cases of sickness and death To quote from a letter received from a clergyman, You can never realize how much this assistance has been to us all, and the many hard places the Comfort club has helped us through They have received in money dur A A4 ance on hand June 1, 1913. of S37.24; their resources have been SLOTS, ex- penditures $1,046.31, leaving Q balance (for the needs of the early fall boxes) June ], 1914, $2476.
 The report of the Church Periodical to April 1, 1914, through 25 librarians shows that aside from a slight increase the work has progressed as usual with favorable indications for the coming year. The appreciation and enthusi- asm that their efforts have elicited vlneing evidence of the helpfnlness of their purpose, and of the great need for an earnest continuance Of endea- vor.
 The report of the Church Missionary Lending library shows that the library past year and has loaned to classes and individuals in different parts of the diocese books relating to their work in all parts of the mission field.
 According to the report of the Church Missions Publishing company, the publications of the past year have been chiefly devoted to plays for 5un- for entertainment, and loose pictures for use in refectoscopes to illustrate missionary lectures or class note books. Of the former, Day-break in the West, by Mrs J.D. Morrison, Is a play on the founding and growth of Indian mis- sfons in Minnesota: The Doors of Nip pon (Iapan), by Miss Aabee, of Massa- chusetts, and The Light that Lighteth the World, general plea for the ex- tension of Christ's Kingdom. Plays of this type are in considerable de- uand.
 Junior Department.
 The junior department reports two new branches. and nine older girl branches. Mission study classes were held in many branches. About ten Juniors joined normal class for jun- iors held by Miss Lindley at the mis- sionary institute in Hartford last Feb- yIaEg Several otbers had taksp =sinls