Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-22

united action has prevailed in all the deliberations of the beard
 The annual budget for 1914 was framed with view to properly care for all the financial necessities of the church in the various departments and
 also to leave as much balance pos
 sfble toward the amount required for
 the renovation and redecoration of the
 church
 The treasurers report will show a
 substantial amount which can be ap-
 proprfated for this purpose. The
 church Is fortunate in having finance committee composed of active and capable young business men who have the ability to do things, and who are willing to give Eberally of their time and talent in order to produce such
 results.
 Early in the year the board of man agers aIthoriZed the house commit tee to repair the roof of the church. This work has been dono in a most thorough aT1T durable manner under 1 their personal supervision at cost inside of the estimate for doing the work
 The remaining balance of this fund, amounting to S163.63 can be properly 1 transferred to the fund for refurnish- ] ing and redecorating the church. l The house committee is entitled to | thanks for the efficient work in this matter and their capable services are 1 hereby acknowledged
 During the year a tablet has been l placed on the front of the church 1 giving the days and hours of regular ] services, the residence Of pastor, etc. 1 The question of better accommodate 1 tion for the kindergarten was under 1 serious consideration during the past 1 year. Plans were made fer a new l building for that purpose on the lot ! adjoining Bushnell chapel. It was not 1 deemed advisable to enter upon this | undertaking at present and the plans | are held by the church and are avail l able for future requirements. i The improvement of the room now | used for kindergarten purposes was 1 then authorized, including the renova- 1 tion of the room. changes in the win 1 dows to admit more light. the plac- 1 ing Of Yentilator, etc. This work 1 will he done by the house committee | at an early date.
 A committee was appointed early in ] the year to consider the renovation i and redecoration of the church. This 1 is a matter in which we are all deep | ly interested The committee have had | this very important matter under con- | sideration for months, and have held | a number of meetings. going deeply l into the various problems which are ! involved. It is understood that they 1 will soon make . report and 1t Is ex- | pected that the work can be carried l through during the coming summer. l The trust fund deffciencies which the l church voted to restore from the pro | ceeds of their income. have been ma | teriallV reduced and the funds will be 1 practically intact at the end of the ] present year.
 The pledges for 1915 operating rax- ! penses exceed those of 1914, which is i a very gratifying showing. consider ing the generally unfevorable iousi- ness condition existing in this coun- try. It is Q most impressive illustra- ton of tn loyalty and united spirit of this church.
 1 Supper by Benevolent Union.
 The business meeting was preceded by a supper at 6.15 o'clock given in Bushnell chapel by the Ladies Fen evolent Union with this committee in charge:
 Mrs. Henrietta left. Mrs J. II. Ford 1 Mrs. C. Sugene Saunders. Mrs. Floyd May, Mrs. Lucia Carr. Mrs. John 2. Post and Miss Mary Barnes.
 Mrs. A. F. WyInan was in charge of the witnesses. who wese: Misses Elsie
 Jacobson, Elizabeth Sevin, Helen Mil lard, Laura TTtley. Olive Linton, Genie Dean, Helen Storms, Ethel Storms
 Edna Naples, Alma F'rink. Mildred Smith, Edith Wilbur, Sybf Christi mann. Charlotte Christmanr, Nettie Sherman, Helen Moore, Katharine Moore, Helen Hamilton and Mrs. Car | los B. Eggleston.
 The menu comprised clam cchowder meat loaf. potato salad, cranberry l sauce, pickles, rolls, coffee. cake and ice cream.