Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-14
WiIlirnantic Camp Ground
Institute Addresses = Annual Meeting of Norwich District EPwcrth League --Gaies Ferry Retains the Banner.

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 As Rev J. o. Randall was called hour was taken by the leader of the Quiet Hour Miss Alice M. Robertson, who emphasized the need of both cul- ture and consecration for young people if they would be successful in per sonal evangelism. She urged upon young men and women to be looking for opportunities for Christian ser vice There are open doors for service to other young people among the many foreigners coming to America. Begin with your neighbors, and then branch out New England presents such field for work among the foreign peo- pie that the church now looks upon it as a missionary ground.
 Results the Theme.
 Rev. Charles E. Spaulding's special subject in Junior league work was Re- suits. He opened the period by hu- morously referring to the multifarious organizations of the same children. think, said the speaker, that the Junior league is the solution of this over organization of the children. The Junior league can conduct missionary meetings or temperance meetings. Dramatizing the Bible stories was brought up and caused some friendly discussion as to the wisdom of this method of instruction.
 The Psalter.
 The next hour was taken up by Dr. Wallace B. FIenming in a presentation of the Psalms of the Souls Great Grat- itude. The majority of the Psalms were not written by David, as some suppose The Hebrews liked alpha bette poetry as in Psalm 11s; There are eight others similar, as g, 10, 25, 34, 37, III, 112 and 145. Among the gratitude Psalms are IS, 21, 23, 27, 30, 40, PA, 126, 46, 91, 92, 10S, 116. Thanks giving for victory. for Gods favor. His shepherding, for security, for recovery from sickness, for del1verance, for Gods benefits were among those men toned.
 The doctor then gave a special eluci- dation of Psalm 103, emphasizing the blessing of forgiveness. God "forgiveth all thine iniquities."
 Protection Against Swindlers Needed.
 J. Homer SIutz introduced his stuey with few exercises in deep breathing. His talk on the Immigrant Forces em- braced the criminal classes, child la Dor. How shall we avoid the perils of the gate? Only by better state laws and federal laws. A few other present day needs for these immigrants is pro- tection from swindlers and others, like fake land schemes. The Y. M. C.. A. and other Christian organizations are assisting in this work. Another need is better education for the new conner. All of us need to become better ac- quainted with civics that we may aid these people.
 Principles of Relief.
 This was Prof Gilbert's topic for the third days study in the work of the Socialized Church.
 He introduced it by reading the par able of the sower. The church of God should be where there is human need. The church ought to assist in inspect ing tenements and factories, for the appointed inspector has much more than he can do. Then we should CO., operate with the police and the judge of the police court. He concluded by describing the work to be done at Morgan Memorial, Boston, where the new s35, 900 temperance tower is com pleted, money for which is already Tn hand.
 pr. Wriaht's Lecture.
 There was an audience of several hundred in the tabernacle Wednesday evening when Rev. F. H. Wright, D. D.. of New York. gave a fine address on The Italian Immigrant-A Menace or a Blessing? Dr. Wright did mis- sionary work for several years in ItaIv.
 All Americans Foreigners.
 Rev. G. E. Mossman of Taunton, Mass. offered prayer. President Gray introduced the speaker as the district
 
 in this country east of the Mississippi river Who Is the Italian? asked the speaker. Some call him dago. The same spirit would call Jesus of Nag | areth sheeny We should think of our | selves as world citizens, and be inter ested in everybody. At the last andy sis all Americans are foreigners. OuI country is where the oppressed of all lands go free.
 Learn Crime in America. | Dr. Wright stated that a Brooklyn | judge told him that no Italians bo T in Italy were ever in his court, bu | that 50 per cent of the criminals ht found to be Italians of American birth A man who lived 23 years in Barfs | said to me that one-third of the in. habitants there were Italians and tha | they were the best citizens. Our pre- | judice is unreasoning ignorance. you want to save the New England O. tomorrow you must save the foreigner of today.
 |, In DF. Wright's eloquent peroratiol he enumerated a dozen or more Ital ians to whom the world is indebted fo great inventions or discoveries, includ ing the old masters in art, music anC sculpture, Columbus, Calico, Amerigt Vespucci, Galvani. Marconi and others
 Norwich District E. L. Meeting. l The annual meeting of the Norwicl District Epworth league convened a the tabernacle at 2.30 p. m. Thursda, and was called to order by the presi dent, Rev. F. w. Gray. Owing to tn, absence of the secretary, I. c. Elmer. O. | Norwich, Ii. A Lathrop of Warehouse Point was chosen secretary pro tenn After the singing of True Hearted | Whole Hearted Faithful and Loyal, the | scripture was read and prayer offered by Rev. H. H. Critchlow of Burnside
 The secretary then read the minutes I of the convention of 1913, which were 1 approved. It was voted that all mem bers present from the various leagues be allowed to vote. The chair ther appointed as nominating committed Rev. C.. Wilson Harrison of Pascoag Miss Esther Thurston of South Man. chester and Hollis French of Norwich
 Reports Read. Miss Ethel Kennedy, treasurer, o Danielson, gave her report. Receipts $11S.18; expenses, $S2.7O; balance $25.48; S45 more is expected iron league dues. Verbal reports wer, made by the various vice presidents Bros. D. F. Dodd of East Hartford O the spiritual department, O. H. Greer of East Glastonbury of the mission department, who reported 10 mission study classes in the district
 Miss Alberta Eaton of Stafford O the social service department then re- ported, followed by Miss Marion E Tr%lz- -1 ,-1-- H. IA