Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-23
WiIIirnantic Camp Ground

yesterday was held in the tabernacle at 7.45. Rev. J. M. Potter of Hook anum. whose theme was The Power of Prayer. He said, Prayer re- charges the depleted batteries of life" He called on different ones to tell of power of prayer in some event in life
 Rev. Mir. Scrivener told how he be- came a preacher because of his mothers prayers.
 Other speakers were Rev. E. F. Studley of Manchester; Rev. Samuel Thatcher, of East Hampton; Mrs. R. W. Brewster, who told of physical healing: Rev. c. c. Tibbetts, Uncas- vile; Rev John Thompson, of Gris- wold; Mrs W. J. Stephens of Yer non; Mrs. George Woodward of Willi- mantle; Mrs. Ellen Brownell. of Man chester; Rev. S. F. Maine. of Hebron vile. Mass; Rober N. Stanley. of Highland Park and others. MT. Pot ter read in closing the prayer of Lady Jane Grey in London's tower.
 Rev. W. H. Easton. Providence, gave his closing instruction in Bible Study immediately after the hour of wor- ship. He showed that there had al- ways been growth in the progress of the kingdom of God on the earth, tracing the onward march of Gods revelation from Old Testament times to those of Christ and Paul.
 The next hour Miss Ruth HaIford, who is from the Boston Deaeoness' Training School, told of the classes held in that Institution where girls are trained for various forms of Chris tian service She also dweIt upon the social life of the school, and it's cours es of study, covering the Bible, Church History, Missions, Religious Educa- tion, Social Service, Practical Theol- ogy and Homilecties Domestic Sci ence, Associated Charities, Immigrant Work. Miss Halford closed with an ap- peal to the young women before her to consecrate themselves to some phase of Christian work.
 The next period was in the hands of Rev. ]. H. Newland, Norwich, who continued his instruction on Personal Evangelism. He cited instances of such great personal soul-winners as Theodore Cuyler, Bishop c. c. Me Cabe, Col. H. H. Hadley. and others. The study of God is necessary for this work. It is often that people go to re- vival meetings and speak of the filling of the Spirit. who never do any per sonal work with sinners. Learn to love people if you would win them. Remember, everybody's lonesome. Be their friend.
 Rev. G. E. Mossman. of 6rockton, had charge Of the last period of fore noon instruction His topic was Build CTS of New Programme. He began by calling the roll, and quoting a hymn as a prayer. He dwelt upon the work of the fourth department of the Epworth League Social Amusement and Culture. Why do we allow fun Because it is instinctive to laugh. Life is made up of work, refreshment, and play. God made folks to smile,s and We start babies doing just that.
 At one o'clock the children's meet ing was held led by Miss Florence Thatcher. At the same hour Captain Jason Randall, of Groton conducted a lively old fashioned meeting at the Stafford house. Forty five testimonies were given.
 Life Lost and Found was the topic of the fourth Bible Reading of Rev. R. s. Moore yesterday afternoon. It was based on Matthew 16:21-2S. After the customary service of praise con- ducted by the district superintendent Rev. G. G. Scrivener, prayer was of- fered by Rev c. H. Van Natter. oi Warehouse Point.
 So sure was Jesus of Himself, He never took back word He said. Nol | would He drive a bargain with any man. He set big thing before men when He set death in great cause 1 before them. A five cent man has { | five cent soul. Death, poverty and life as propelling forces to high intimacy with God. The world does not wan | gospel of ease. Who wants to play 1 spiritual tidd1e- -winks when he car beat down Satan, and pull the fang i of devils, in the strength of God? | After a stirring message, Brothet .Schivener gave benediction,
 a unique feature of this camV meeting was patriotic. service helt at GAS Wednesday evening near tn i entrance of the tabernacle A like ser vice was never held on these ground before. A large American flag wa borne to the spot by the Junior Leag ] uers led in procession by Mrs. Jane E Reed and Miss Florence Thatcher, tn | former and present leaders of tn ehildren's meeting. A young boy scou bugler sounded the salute The audi e1ce then arose and pledged their al legiance to the flag. The Sta Spangled Banner was sung. The fla raising of Old Glory and the servic flag followed. God Bless Our Men wa sung.
 Rev C. c Tibbetts, president of tn Norwich District Epworth League then read the names of the league from whom he had received word, an the nrmber of young men who ha
 gone forth from each, as follows East Glastonbury 1; Holland, and
 nurse: Hockanum, 3 Willimantic 4
 Warehouse Point, 5; Rockville 6
 East Hampton. 8; Putnam, 5; Daniel
 son, 8: Gales Ferry, 2; Burnside, F Uncasville, 9; Moosup, '; a total ( l71.
 Rev. R. S. Moore then made an elo
 quent patriotic address. It is no mea
 flag we salute. In the sixties "
 might have found stars and bars
 the sunny south. Today Maine an
 Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Mort
 Carolina, Massachusetts and Sout
 Carolina fight side by side. It is tn
 flag of the free, and the hope of th
 world.
 The audience then adjourned to tl
 auditorium for the regular evenin
 preaching service In the auditorium
 The Wednesday evening sern1o
 was in the auditorium, and began wit
 the usual praise service led by Brotf
 CT Scrivener. Rev. w. H. Darby, (
 Moosup, offered prayer. Rev W. I
 Easton, secretary of the Rhode Is
 land Sunday School association WE : the evening preacher. After the at
 dience, at his request. had repeate
 the 23rd Psalm, he announced fol
 words as his text, T Believed, ar
 Therefore" We believe in our count
 and it's flag. and therefore tram
 tramp, the boys are marching fro
 Oregon to Florida. and we are denyir
 ourselves at home for them, for takes thirty people here to support o1
 there. I believe in Jesus, therefore a am saved, I believe in myself. ar therefore l believe in others. Thir l n11t rItn1..dS nd r.rt,,.l-