Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
F w. c. T. U. CONVENTION. Miss Harriet G. Cross to Report On
 Fairs And Open Air Meetings.

Fairs And Open Air Meetings.
 The forty second annual conven- tion of the .Womans Christian Tenn held in the Methodist Episcopal church ot Middietown, October F, IS, and 19.
 The programme is as follows: Wednesday Morning.
 II, musical service in charge of Mrs. Nellie Rule Arnold, musical direc- tor 11.15. convention called to order. Mrs. Caroline B. Buell., president. Roll call of officers and superintendents, Mrs. Mary A. Gallup, president: Sing ing. How Firm a Foundation" Cru sade Psalm 146. Connecticut Psalm 20. Prayer, Mrs. c. A.. Holmes, Meriden. Singing, Give to the Winds Thy Fears" State pledge; platform of principles; pledge of initiation; state song: appointment of committees; prize banners, subscriptions. Our na- tional and state papers. The White Ribbon Banner Mrs. Lisa K. Fuller, editor. The Union Signal The Young state superintendent of literature. Union Signal Reporter. Mrs. Mary Brace Wilson. 12. noontide prayer, Mrs. Alta H. Downs How our publica- lions help my work. 12.30, collation., the state vice presidents.
 Wednesday Afternoon. ..
 1.30 memorial service in charge of Mrs. Nellie A. Gager, Wilimantic. Reception of White Ribbon recruits, Violin solo, Otto Siebert Annual ad- dress of president, Mrs Caroline B. Ruer. A Backward View Miss Jose phine A. Sexton. Our Finances, Mrs. Nellie Rule Arnold. Auditors report. Address, Dr. VaIeria Ii. Parker, An rouncements. 4.30 adjournment.
 Wednesday Evening.
 Singing, America Scripture, prayer, Rev. Edna V. B. Fielder, duett, Mrs. Ter. Greetings, Mrs. Rachel A. Wilcox. president Local w. c. T. U.. Rev. w. D. Beach, pastor Of church. Mayor Harold M. Meech. Response, Mrs. Le- Mrs. Henry Schofleld, Stamford. Ad- dress, Rev. W. G. Puddefoot, Boston. The Star Spangled' Banner. Offering, benediction.
 Thursday Morning.
 S.3o, devotional meeting, Mrs. Clara M. Leete Evangelistic superintendent. 9, convention called to order. Singing. Love Divine. All Love Excelling" Twenty Third Psalm tr unison. Min utes' of previous day. Recommenda- tions from official board.
 Departments-A Glimpse Into the Future. Medal contests, Mrs. A. E. Cutler: scientific temperance instruc- tion, Mrs. Anna B. Goodsell; flower mission and relief work. Mrs. Marga- ret E. Hood; Sunday school, Mrs Ali da Lanphear: parlor meetings, Mrs. Jennie P. Scripture; cooperation with missionary societies, Mrs. Emily Clark Scott. 1000, election Of officers; re- port of credential committee. 1900. Mrs. Caroline G: Newton, Durham.
 Thursday Afternoon
 1.30. Convention called to order; singing, Just As.I Am; Lords Prayer. epartments-Looking Forward. For efgn work. Mrs. Mary B.. Mabie; evan diers and sailors, Mrs. Carrie A. Griggs; contralto solo, Mrs. Arthur Losey- Invited guests. Mrs. Rather inc Lent Stevenson. president Massa- Puddefoot. Boston; Valeria H. Par ker, M. D., Woman's Council of De- fense; H. H. Spooner. secretary Con necticut Temperance Union; Rev. Ed bishop; Miss Mary Garrett Hay, the chairman suffrage party of New York l city; William Arnold ShankIin, D. D., ] president Wesleyan University; Kate | senthal. chairman Prohibition party. 400. Model Loyal Temperance Le- zion, Mrs. Grace Curtfss Platt. state | secretary. What More Shall We Do | for the Children? 4.30. Adjournment |
 Thursday Evening.
 singing, some Glad Day; scripture | and prayer, Mrs. Lisa K. Fuller, edi- 1 tor White Ribbon Banner; solo, MT. | Charles Brown: address, Mrs. Katha 1 rine Lent Stevenson, Boston; offering; | Victory, Mrs. Arnold; benediction.
 Friday Morning.
 S30, devotional meeting, Mrs. Clara | Leete; 300, convention called to order; 1 singing, Coronation; prayer, Mrs. c. M. Bliss. Departments-Is It Better Further On? Medical temperance, Mrs. A: B. Peckham; press. Mrs. Min nie P. Cooley; mothers meetings, Rev. Edna V. B. Fielder: anti-narcotics, Miss Sellie J. Starr; franchise, Mrs. Ella B. Kendrick: fairs and open air meetings, Miss Harriet G. Cross. Elec- ion of editor, state secretary l.. T. L.; superintendents, delegates to the national convention at Washington, l D. C.. Nov. 2-7. 1900. Noontide pray 'r: unfinished business; singing. God Be With You: formal adjournment.
 The superintendents of departments are: Temperance litera ture Mrs. Dora E. W. Spratt, Clinton; Sunday school | work, Mrs. Aida 1arphear, Hartford; temperance instruction, Mrs. Anna E. Goodsell, Bristol: Iegisla tive | work, general officers; evangelistic work, Mrs. Clara M. Leete, Walling- i 'crd: mothers meetings, Mrs. E. V. | B. Fielder, Danbury; press work, Mrs Minnie P. Cooley, New Haven; anti Miss Nellie J. Starr, Un- ,asville: franchise, Mrs. E. B. Ken trick. Hartford; social meetings and