Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-13
HOME CHAPTER OBSERVES
 TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
State President and Others Were
 Numbered in Notable Gathering.


 The March meeting of Home chapter of the Kings Daughters, held Monday afternoon at the Johnson home, was notable gathering in that it celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the chap ter. Among the 115 present was the state president, Mrs. w. H. paw1ey, Miss E-icn Geer.e Mrs. B. F. Lewis, one of tho five charter members, and Mrs Vi--am Monroe. one of the oldest members. The presidents table was decorated with purple stock and vio- lets; in other parts of the room were
 pink carnations. daffodils and mar cissus, the gift of Mrs. Mary Jewett. whose letter of greeting was read. A letter of congratulation was also read from Mrs. Frank H. Potter of Provi- dence, leader of the chapter during it's first ten years. Kindly loaned for the occasion by Potreous & Mitchell was an Edison victro1a, and selections were heard with pleasure during the social hour.
 The devotional service preceded the business meeting, during which nine took the pledge and were admitted to membership. Two new names were sent in to be acted upon at the next meeting. Then the leader, Mrs. Louis O. Potter, gave the chapter history of the past twenty years from the first meeting of five women who saw the need of the unfortunate about them and desired to help. The first ideal was a home for worthy women and the reports of the first years showed. un tiring zeal towards it's attainment; then came it's opening. when rooms were fitted up by the different circles, its maintenance. which meant labor and sacrifice; finally the transfer of the home into other hands, Still keep ing their loving interest in all it's do- ings yet since 1907 the circle has also been able to take up other lines of work. Full of vitality, the members draw closer to each other. .T can and So may we continue in our efforts to bring His kingdom upon earth.
 Mrs. ". H. Dawley, state president of the Kings Daughters and Sons. spoke briefly. This chapter has done tremendous amount of work. I heartily srongratu1a8e gyea upon yours Howl nsflch ybu have nieant to this home, spiritually and twenty years to come awaits you. Mrs. B. F. Lewis, the charter member pres ent. spoke of that first meeting when each of the five paid a quarter. Mrs. William Monroe told of the work of that first year. Miss Lucy Geer brought words of cheer and eneour- agement- A rising vote of thanks was given the president Mrs. Dawley, and Mrs. Louis Potter. leader of Home chapter for ten of it's twenty years
 4 large, handsomely decorated birth day cake with the dates 1897 and 1917. sent by Mrs. T. B. Robinson, was cut by Mrs. B. F. Lewis. A buffet lunch of salmon salad on lettuce hearts olives, rolls, assorted cake, ice cream and coffee was served by these host esses. who were designated by the wearing of the purple violet:
 Mrs. William R. Stevens. Miss Lizzie Qrtman, Mrs. Louis o. Potter, Mrs. Andrew Prentice. Mrs. William Per l<ins. Mrs. Mary Pecw. Mrs. A A. Rob- inson, Mrs. T. B. Robinson, Miss Eliza beth Rhoades. Mrs. Woodbury O. Rog- CTS. Mrs. William Risley, Mrs. A. J. ssnft. Mrs: Fred Smith, Mrs. c. Flu gene Saunders, Mrs. William R. Ste vens. Mrs. Emil Stevens. Mrs. Louis Saxton, assisted by Mrs. William Moves, Mrs. Herbert R. Branche and Mrs. Floyd May.