Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-10

A. was held "Wednesday night In the association building when the annual the officers for the ensuing year were reelected. The treasurer's report showed that all bills are paid and that there is a balance in the treasury. The officers of the association were reelected as follows:
 James l.. Case, president; James c. Macpherson, George H. Loring, Amos A. Browning, B. P. Bishop, vice presi- tary; Lewis R. Church, treasurer: L.. 0. Smith, J. c. Darby, Guy B. Dol heare, Philip Johnson, W. H. Allen, H. H. Pettis, H W Gallup. Q: ". Car Palmer, A. L. Brown. directors; Wn. E. Young. Frederick W. nester, c. w. Gale, Grosvenor Ely, F. L. Woodland, 0. l.. Johnson, trustees.
 Executive Of1cers-General Secre- tary. Edwin Hill; boys work director, ! H Ely: physical director, Roy T. Crosby office secretary, B. Nj. Bruce.
 The Womanss Auxfiarp.
 The report of the Woman'5 Auxil- iary stated that the organization had 328 members, which is the largest in the state. The women have served twenty-three Bible class suppers for the boys, who paid ten cents each for each supper. The auxiliary also serv- ed supper for the Father and Son an- nual event, the camp reunion and the
  in the entertainment for the benefit, of the boys camp.
 Five hundred dollars was paid to the association for current expenses and at a recent meeting the ladies voted to earn s, 900 for the new build ing fund to be paid within two years.
 The auxiliary closed the year with all bills paid and there is good ball. ance in the treasury.
 The annual Y. M. c. A. service this year will held nn May % of vhiph time a prominent out of town man will be the principal speaker.
 President Cases report follows:
 1 count it no small privilege to be able to present to you a brief state ment of the excellent work accom- plished by the, association during the past year. There has been strong association spirit manifested by all de- partments, and the results achieved have, I believe, been more ar-reaching than ever before in the history of our association We have been able not only to maintain our local work but have made possible the continuance of secretary in Paotingfu, China, for another year. With one exception our official force has remained unchanged, and this fact has been a very impor- tant factor in the success of the years wor...
 Religious Work Department
 The work of our religious work de- partment has been continued along similar lines to those of last year and regular meetings for men have been held in five of the factories, and wherever these have been conducted much interest has been manifested by the men. Through the kindness of Judge John M. Thayer we have been permitted to hold most of our Sunday afternoon meetings in one of his large stores on Franklin square. This loca- ton has been very favorable for our purposes, and more men have attended regularly than in past seasons. Sev- era1 poor fellows who were down and out" have been aided during the year, and we trust that they have been helped to lead better lives. The work at the jail has been carried on in past years under the lea dersliip of MT. aucted this work for several seasons.
 Business Department.
 Because of the generous financial support given the work by our many friends the treasurer's report shows that for the 12th consecutive time the year has been closed with all bills paid and a balance of $50.50 in the treo sury. The special care that has been given this department by l.. 0. Smith and his assistant. Philip A. Johnson, has in no small measure made possible this result.
 The report Of the trustees will show that our funds have been carefully in vested, and the income received there from has been larger during this year than ever before.
 Because of a successful membership campaign held during the year we are 2 ab!e to report total membership of 962, which is an increase of 223 over the I39 reported May 1st. 1916.
 Dormitory.
 Receipts from our dormitories during the past year have been the largest in the history of the asSocia tion./ All the ho 0RPuniH1 pt the entire year, and many times there has been a large waiting ist. We are forcibly reminded in this l department alone of what additional 1 accommodations would mean, not only 1 o the men and boys desiring such ac- | ,ornmodations but also to the financial | 'eturn that the association would re- | ,eive.
 Educational Department. Because of our inadequate facilities | limited. MT. Crandal1 has done good | york in his class in salesmanship and | dr- Car,evaIe has had successful lass in Italian.
 Because of the fact that it was inn possible to secure a proper auditorium ve were unable for the first time since 909 to give our Star course of enter | ailments. We were, however, fortu- late in securing Marshall Darrach for series of three Shakes pearean recit- | Us. and these proved a source of great | elight to those patronizing the course. Our reading room has been kept we'll upplied with newspapers, magazines nd other periodicals, and the large | ally use of this departxent shows it's as well it's popularity.
 Social Department.
 The social committees work under fr. Gray has been one of the marked eatures of the year. Throughout the ifferent months some activity along | his line has been conducted, and much Ieasure and profit have been da rived ecause of the efficient work done by l his committee. II Several sociaIs have been given to f. ifferent organizations throughout the Fl ity, and the result has been that H iany people have been attracted to UT rooms because of the work of this apartment. H
 Physical Department.