Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-06

The fourteenth annual conference of The Kings Daughters of New London l Windhafn and Tolland counties was en- tertained by Whatsoever circle of Jewett City Baptist church Tuesday l The church was decorated with a va | riety of flowers and the flags of f7T5 and 1917. The organ prelude was l played by Mrs A. NJ Brown, who played during the services Mrs. Geo l H. Prior, the tri-county president and also president of Whatsoever. cir cle, presided. The devotional service was led by Rev. J. A. Spidel1, pastor of | an honored member of Whatsoever | circle gave one of the best addresses 1 of welcome ever extended to a conven- 1 ton. Mrs. B. D. Cady, member of Mizpah circle, Putnam, gave the re- sponse. The president also welcom- ed the delegates, and letter of greet ing from Mrs. I. F. Forbes of Hartford county was read. The secretary, Mrs. E.. H. Hiscox, read the report of the last meeting. Mrs. A. A. Robinson of Norwich, Mrs. A. M Liliibridge of Central Village and Mrs.~M D. Dean of New London were appointed as followed, each circle responding with it's text
 Tie Circles Represented.
 They reported as follows:
 Charitable circle, Norwich, f. Cheer full Dooers, Central Village. r: Home
 
 London, ?; Golden Links. Jewett City, 5; Prayer Willimantic, 3; Class, Nor wich, 3; Mizpah, Putnam, l: Grace, Norwich 2- Dorcas, Jewett City, 12: Euphemian. Norwich. 1; Earnest Workers, East Thompson, 1: Loyal of Norwich, z; Happy Days, Colchest- CT, 1 Mizpah, New London, l.. What soever, Jewett City. q: Trusting Wi;- limantic, 6; Loyal Finders. Norwich,
 A new Junior circle The Kings Bluebells, of Norwich, was reported
 The Kings Business.
 Miss S. R. Brockenshire, of Wal than, Mass. third vice president of the Interna tional Order of The Kings Daughters and Sons, was the guest of honor anS gave an excellent address on The Kings Busin ess.y
 She said that The Kings Business is never. restricted by highway hedges race, creed or color. It means only between the nations of the world. We come in touch with all people She spoke of the fact that the Silver Cross l was less in price than be- fore, because it was desired that every member might take it. She spoke of | the International convention to be | held at Philadelphia and the sub l lects to be considered International | between the churches and | League for Wornen's Work 1 It gives one larger outlook of the 1 work to attend the convention She l spoke of the Cradle Roll and Junior | circles. and the fine beginning it is | for the children. She said that in | the last year 50,ooo girls had dropped put of sight and what are we doing about it The Kings business is the | 'oad of personal service. The suc- cess of the Kings Daughters ir their work is living near Christ. A beauti- ,ul violin solo, Flowers and Ferns, by R. A. Keiser, was played by Mrs. Lem Tel E. Green of Jewett City. Mrs. Prior hen took the opportunity to thank the l. hree circles of Jewett City and the members of ether circles who had lelped make both herself and her laughter so happy during their weeks # quarantine. Several of the circle eports were given.
 State Treasurer Heard.
 Miss Ida. J. Lyon, the state treasurer f New London gave a talk on Partici- 'ating Stock. She told the story of Iehmialis building the wall by the Q o-operation of others and that shares reate an interest. Also the way he presented it to them. The people had mind to work. Then sine referred.t ;