Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-17
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.
GALES FERRY
Attendance 6anner-Lyman J. Rich ards Advanced-General News.


 A business meeting of the Epworth league was held at the close of the regular weekly service of the M. E. church Thursday evening" The Gales Ferry chapter of the league won the banner given by the district league to gaining the largest number of credits in the contest last year. The contest has been reopened from the first of January, extending to July l. Miss Jennie Geer Perkins was reelected at this meeting contest secretary for next contest. Miss Perkins read the rules governing the contest and plans for increasing the membership of the league were discussed. She has begun her work of interesting members of the league to attend the regular Sun day evening services, g this will help in gaining credits to retain the ban ner. An offering for missions was voted upon at this meeting.
 Promotion for Lyman J. Richards.
 Lyman J. Richards. special agent of the eastern division plant department of the telephone company of Portland, Me, was appointed manager of the Haverhill exchange recently and has entered upon his new duties. He was given a farewell dinner at the Con- gress Square hotel in Portland by 30 friends, when a watch suitably en- graved was presented him as a token of the esteem and friendship of asso- c;ate employees throughout the eastern division. Mr Richards spent many of his boyhood days at his home near the village here before removing to Nor Wich, where he was a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy.
 Strange Sight in River.
 Tuesday morning the thermometer registered degrees below zero, with a brisk wind blowing and the sun lJ,. very fast along the shores on either side, extending off well into the river, and as the blue water showed beyond the ice 1t was seen to show Vapors rising like steam, and the river seem ed to be bubbling. The water being so much warmer than the clear cold at mosphere caused this effect. not often seen.
 Church Interests.
 Rev. c. Wilson Harrison conducted both morning and evening services on Sunday last in the M. E. church. The evening service was one provided by the Epworth Herald for the Herald night. The mission study class com pleted an interesting session on The Emergency in China under the direc- tion of the vice president, Miss Alice Satterlee. Thanks were given Miss Satterlee for instruction. It was de- cided to take Bible study work and the class selected Outline Studies in the New Testament. by Jessie L. Hurlbutt continuing the class at the same hour Sunday evenings.
 For Speedy Going.
 Tracy Smith, who is employed by L. B. Brookett in the wood and lumber business. has purchased an automo- bile. Monett Lawson, who is employed by the same firm, has purchased a motorcycle.
 Missionary Meeting.
 Mrs Harmon L. Perkins entertain ed the Home Missionary society Tues day afternoon. There was 8 fair at tendance, considering the very cold day. The rollcall opened the business session. Minutes were read by Mrs Lucy A. Hurlbutt. recording secretary In the absence of the treasurer, Miss secretary reported the amount in the treasury and gave a summary of events that had occurred in the auxil- ia~y during the year, reporting Is ac- tive and II associate members After the business meeting the subject for the regular session was on quotations, Immigrants of Yesterday and Today The president, Miss Sarah Latimer, presided. each member following with quotation. The first chapter of the New America, a study in immigration was under the direction of Rev. MT Harrison, who made 1t most interest ing. A hymn in closing was sung by all. Refreshments were served
 Thomas Latham was called Monday to substitute for Miss Gladys NJ. Hall teacher in the Stoddard district on account of the illness of Miss Halls mother.
 Mrs Emma Bennett and little grand daughter spent several days last week in Norwich the guests of relatives.