Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-05
w. C. T. U. VOTES
 FOR MEDAL CONTEST.
Norwich Union is to Hold One in De-
 eember.

Miss Harriet G. Cross presided at the regular monthly meeting of the local w c. T.. U. in the bill block, Shetucket, street. Monday afternoon at song and devotional service. Mrs. H. F. Palmer read her report as secretary, which was followed by the report of the treasurer, Mrs. S. Howard Mead. Miss Cross reported on the county con- ventionl held recently at Mystic. She
 told of. the tri-county work. Holland,
 Windham and New London counties,
 and said it was more effective since they have worked in union. The banner for the largest gain in
 membership for New London county was won by the Mantle union. She county convention, referring to the eloqaepce of the various contestants and said the prize was won by Mrs Columbus Smith of Canterbury, one o1
 the oldest of the W. c. T. U. workers Miss Cross called on Mrs. J. J Fields for a report of the medal con- test held at the tri-counly meeting al the Willimantic camp ground. After hearing the reports of the medal contest it was suggested by Miss Cross that the local union have one
 and 1t was voted to hold such a con 1 tnittee was appointed to make the ar- trangements: Mrs. s. Howard Mead Mrs: H. F. Palmer and Mrs. J. J
 Fields.
 The delegates to the state conven- ton held at New Haven last weel
 were called upon for report. Two delegates were sent. Mrs. Ryder o'
 Park street and Mrs. s. Howard Mead Mrs. Ryder reported for Thursday. The l delegates arrived at 10.30, although the convention opened at o'clock, ths
 delay being due to poor train connec- tions.
 I Reports from Mrs Minnie Cooley. the press superintendent. and on the na- tional papers, the Union Signal ana 1 the Young Crusader by Mrs. Doris Pratt, state superintendent of litera. l ture.
 The Union Signal reporter. Mrs. Ells Kendrick, rendered her report from the state to the national paper.
 Mayor Rice was present and wei. comed the 200 or more delegates tt l the city. He could nat stay long, as h, was busy with a political campaign but before leaving he said that in an. other year or so the ladies might-91elI to elect him.
 | Rev. Patterson welcomed the ladiel in behalf of the churches and said h.
 knew Miss Willard when he was boy | Secretary Clarke of the New Havel Y. M. C.. A. gave very pleasing ad fdress, during which he said there wer ] $500 saloons in the state, and 400 O these are in New Haven.
 4 There were several other notet
 speakers.
 The superintendent's reports wer continued, the flower mission, tn
 anti-narcotic. and the report of tn corresponding secretary telling of worl done In different unions in the state. l Very pleasing solos interspersed tn reports. and greetings were brough ] from a member who is 101 years ol who lives in Plainville The usua noontide prayer was conducted. Tn
 lunches were served by one of tn church classes.
 At the opening of the afternoon ex ercfses there was a memorial servic for those who have passed away dur ing the year. A demonstration of I T. L. work followed by 25 children o
 Westville
 I The evening speaker was William F
 Anderson of New York. and 1t was very interesting address. f Mrs. Mead reported for the secon day.
 4 It was voted to give Mrs. Fields, I \ T. l.. uperintendent, the a allowanc towards the local work. The L. T. I is soon to be reorsanixed in this citJ The meeting adjourned at z.z5 o'cloci