Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-21

Ex-P President William H. Taft was
the speaker at the 33d anniversary OF
the Y. NJ. c. A, held Sunday evening
in the Davis theatre, which was taxed
to it's seating capacity. The ex-presi
dent has had a chance to observe the
usefulness of the work conducted by
the association not only in this country
but in the Orient, and he told inter
estingly of his observations, also
touching on the war He said: I'VE
means"
An orchestra under the direction OF
John M. Swain gave an excellent con-
cert before the meeting.
The meeting opened with the sing
ing of Onward. Christian Soldiers. and
the scripture was read by Rev. A. w,
Areson, rector of Grace Episcopal
church, Yantic. Prayer was offered by
Rev. $. H Howe; d. D.. pastor Of Park
Congregational church. James l.. Case,
president of the local y. NJ. c. A, in
a brief way referred to this being the
33d anniversary and that the associa-
ton has endeavored to fill its place in
this community. 1t has consisted of
men of character who have rendered
valuable service. We are looking for
ward to a greater service he said
President Case urged support and CO.
operation in the big undertaking the
association has just launched in Secur-
ing POUNDS for a new building
General Secretary Edwin Hill read
his annual report. which follows:
We have come to the close of another
year in our history. and while we must
admit that we have not accomplished
all that we might (fOr we are but hu-
mani, yet as we look back over the
year there are many reasons for us to
the K God and take courage.
The greatest reason for gratitude is
that we have had many opportunities
for service TO the men and boys of
Norwich, and we have seen in many in
stances the evidence that God has
honored our humble efforts
While QUE work is many sided, and
due attention has been given to the
different departments. we have stead
lastly adhered to the original and main
purpose of the association, which is
the symetrical development of life and
character This is our birthright and
the aim throughout the year has been
to be true to this high ideal.
The Wor.> of the Year.
The efforts put forth in direct re-
Hgious way (though all good work is
religious) has been varied as shown
by the statement that we have con-
Quoted Bible classes for men and boys
of various ages, mass meetings for the
same cases, noon meetings in several
shops, and regular religious services at
the local jail. 1t has been interesting
to note that in this important work
among different classes the MESA geS
from teacher and speaker have been
kindly received showing that the
blessed book with its wonderful gospel
has in it that which meets the needs
of all kinds and conditions of men and
boys. 1t is of course difficult to tabu-
late the results of this work, but evil
dences are not lacking which indicate
that not q few lives have been blessed
and characters have changed through
this honest ministration to the souls of
men and boys.
The physical department of the as
ISOLATION work is one of great irnpor-
lance. and unless one has a vigorous
healthy body he is handicapped in the
battle of life. During the past year
our physical work has been fully up
to the standard, and special attention
has been paid to arranging the exer-
cises so as to meet the need of the.