Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-30
Red Gross Chapter Elects Officers
Frances Leavens Chosen Chairman for Another YearR port of Secretary Covers Activities of the Past Year Many Bandages Prepared and Sent to European Battle fields by Local Workers

l owing to the expected absence from town of many of the leaders 1t was decided to discontinue the work for the summer.
 On Aug an informal executive meeting was held at the home of the secretary to consider the question of granting a petition from Washington for contribution to aid in making up the deficit incurred in the publication of the Red Cross Magazine. It was voted to contribute SEA from the treas ury of the regular fund. In the late summer, under the auspices of the Red Cross, Miss Florence Williams of Yantic organized a class in elementary hygiene and first aid. Through the courtesy of the president, the lectures were given at the Backus hospital. Miss Kathleen Dowd as instructor in hygiene and Dr. Agnew as first aid instructor gave their services, which was indeed most generous. To them and to the hospital authorities we eX- tend our most cordial appreciation. The young ladies are about to finish the course and after examination will receive their diplomas, be registered at Washington, and will be thoroughly competent to serve as nurses aids. The members of the class are Miss Florence Williams, president; the Misses Winifred Welles, Edith Young, Gladys Preston, Katherine Brown, Marion Powelson, Margaretta
 
 Vaughn, Ruth Homilton and Mary White.
 Through enforced reasons some of the class were obliged to drop out, but a large majority has completed the lessons.
 It is hoped that later other classes may be formed in this useful branch of the Red Cross activities. Through the continued kindness of Judge Thayer a room in his building was I1% 10th. By previous agreement with a Boston hospital, where the correct making of surgical dressings is taught and where enormous quantities are sent from all over New England, for sterilization and for forwarding to the on Oct. 10th and 11th lessons in this work. The members of the class were Mrs. Charles Preston, Mrs William Norton, Miss Della Leavens, Miss Mary Richards, Miss Minnie Keppler, Miss lone Haviland. Mrs. Anton Nel- Frank Rogers, Miss Helen Williams, Miss Annie Williams and Mrs. R. w. Perkins.
 The nurse, Miss Bunker, was very clear in her explanation of the hy gienic reason of every stop in the method of correctly making the dress .ngs.
 Immediately afterward the work was temporarily interrupted, but through the unfailing courtesy and unlimited patience of Judge Thayer's represent ative, William F. Hill. we are now sit uated in the corner room of the building, where we resumed work on Friday Oct. 27th. Many interested helpers were present and much was accomplished.
 The room will be open on Wednes- day and Friday of every week, where djo1 -i1I he lad fo any and all interested.
 and piteous appeals are constantly wish to present 5 very agent plea for money or supplies and for helpers. We have had generous contributions, but the number of these in proportion to the community is very small. The hearty thanks of the officers are extended to all who have in any way assisted in this work, which is not only that of the Red Cross, but your- work and my work for suffering humanity.
 Officers were elected as follows: Chairman, Francis J. Leavens; vice chairman, Mrs. J. C. Averill: secre- tary. Mrs. R. w. Perkins executive board Mrs. E. P. Learned, Miss Mary l.. Osgood, Mrs. James l.. Smith, Mrs. Horatio Bigelow, Mrs Frank Mitchell and Mrs. Edson F. Gallaudet
 Through the courtesy of N. s. Gill bert x Sons, Shea 6. Burke and the Iahn Furniture store, furniture has been provided for the chapter