Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-29


 Over 100 delegates were in attend ance at the first session Tuesday af- ternoon of the 41st annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union, which is to terminate Thursday evening. The convention Iss peing held in Grace Methodist Episcopal church and in recognition of the event the sidewalks are decorated with the banners of the various branches of the union, the platform beautiful with the American flag and flowers, while across the organ front is a banner, National Constitutional Prohibitions, surmount- ed with a portrait of Mary Frances Willard, and white streamers extend from the center of the ceiling to all parts of the church.
 The convention was opened with prayer service conducted by Mrs. E. convention was formally called to or der, by Mrs. Jennie Lois w. Rooke or Providence president of the union. The crusade hymn. Give to the Winds Thy Fears was sung, followed With responsive reading by officers and dele gates of crusade psalm 146. Then Mrs E. Burlingame Cheney, honorary pres- ident, offered prayer.
 Greeting from the pastor of the con- vention church, Rev. Lyman G. Horton. D. D., was next in order. Dr. Horton said that althouh he was pastor of the 
 pared to give convention welcome, for those present were everlasting an- gels, not unknown, as their identity is established in many homes in the state of Rhode Island; come in, ye blessed of the Lord. and take possession of the premises. He referred to the church organ decorations and said it never looked so beautiful, decorated with the portrait of the once head of the W. c. T. U., the whfte-souled woman, once z--. IL. ly1N< ryc how beautiful it is to be with God. Dr. Horton said he was glad to vel come the delegates to Westerly, which was the home of Governor Utter. a staunch advocate of the cause, and who, if spared, would have been one of the strongest opponents of national prohibition.
 Dr. Horton extended a welcome to the church which was the stronest in all that pertained to prohibition, and was glad to note that although the convention of five years ago was held In Westerly. the union was pleased to come again as no place in the state is more receptive to the principles of the union. That convention was held in the Baptist church, and there are many Baptists, many real good Baptists, in Westerly and they liked water, but not Waterloo. Dr. Horton said he welcomed the delegates not only for the Methodist church. but for all the churches in Westerly. for the union is B strong arm of the church. and with until the white flag of prohibition floats on the top of the world.
 He said it was a pleasure to welcome the delegates to Westerly, the home of such noble workers in the cause as Mrs. J.zO. Babcock and Mrs. Emily F. Nichols, and invited the delegates to make themselves at home.
 Mrs. Anne E. Nash, president of the Westerly union, extended the White Ribbon welcome The responsive ad- dress was by Mrs. Lillian c. Borden of Portsmouth. R. I.
 After the roll call and the sending of expressions of love. and sympathy for those who are sick, the president was authorized by vote to appoint the convention committees. which she did as follows:
 Resolutions-Mrs. E. H.. Roberts o1 Greenville, Mrs. I. A. Crandall of Caro- lima and Mrs. M. L. W. Ennis of Vest erly.
 CredentiaIsAMiss olney and Miss Hodge of Providence.
 Courtesies-Mrs. Thomas Nichols of Westerly. Mrs William Sears of Provi- dence and Mrs. George Naber of North Scituate.
 Telegrams-Mrs J.. O. Babcock oi Westerly. Mrs. Charles Childs of War ren and Mrs Leonard Thorpe of Man. ton.
 Membership-Mrs. Lydia A. Ar1n- strong of Apponaug, Edith M. Burk o1 Westerly and Elm Talbot of Westerly
 Miss Mary E. Olney of North Provi- dence corresponding secretary, and Miss Eva H. Smith of Washington treasurer. submitted their reports which showed a general increase ir the work of the union
 There were demonstrations of The Outlook. The Union Signal and The Young Crusader, and the national ant state subscription report was submit. ted by the secretary, Miss Esther M Frances of Providence.
 At 4.30 the afternoon session ad. journed
 At the evening session there was 2 large attendance, the exercises opening with organ selections by Silas T. Wye followed with brief song service The scripture lesson was read by Rev F. Stewart Kinley of the First Bap. tist church, and prayer was offered bJ Rev F. c. A. Jones of Calvary Baptis- church. Anthem, Break Forth Int Joy, by the church chorus The ad. dress was by Mrs. c. M. Tillinghast O. Beverly, Mass, known as "the woman orator of New England' She spok, on The So-CaIled Advantages of tn, Liquor Traffic
 The convention will reconvene a 9.30 this morning.
 The Ninigret group of Camp Fir, Siris, under the guardianship of Mis-. sally E. Coy, gave very interest. ing entertainment in the Elm stree school, Tuesday evening, which wa! appreciated by a large audience. I ofi