Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-24
LOCAL RED CROSS DOES VAST WORK

vas 40. Applications were received from seven, two of whom have been assigned to duty, one at Camp Vince Ter, Macon, Ga, and the other at the Reconstruction Hospital at Cape May. N. J. Both express themselves as highly pleased with their work. In July the committee assisted in the 1 Student Nurse Campaign which was conducted by the Council of Defense. The drive lasted two weeks, during which time thirteen applications were received. During the epidemic of in- fuenza this bureau rendered valuable assistance to the hospitals.
 It is at present taking part in the conduct of National Nursing Sur vey, which includes nurses of all classes. The formation of classes in
 hygiene and home care of the sick has been delayed because of the epi-
 demic; they will be started in the near
 future. Any one wishing to join such
 a class or to receive information con
 cerning it will kindly apply to Mrs. Charles H. Preston.
 County Fair.
 At the annual fair of the New Lon don County Agricultural Society, held September 2. 5 and f, the local chap ter was given the opportunity for all exhibition of Its work. in which much interest was shown and for which many small contributions were made. To the latter the agricultural has re- gently added s75 which is 25 pel cent. of the third days gate receipts New Quarters.
 As early as last spring, the rapid expansion of our work made larger quarters imperatively necessary. The CO., ordination of all branches Under one roof was greatly to be desired. After many discouraging and un- successful quests, Judge Ayling was approached as to the possibility of our having the use of some portion of the Eliss' Home. The suggestion was fa- vorably received, and after confer ences of committees from both parties the use of the home was generously offered by the order of Elks to the Red Cross during the period of the | war. Saturday, Sept ', the change
 was made, and on Tuesday, the 10th the rooms were open to the public as ] usual The house is admirably adapt cd to every department Of our work, l the number and spaciousness of the rooms entirely removing the conges- ton which brought about so many difficulties and annoyances. That the generosity and self denial of the mem l bers of the club is fully appreciated l is confirmed by the daily expression
 of gratitude for the privilege of work i ing in the home. We are confident 1 that no chapter in Connecticut, or l even in New England, is better housed. We are much indebted to
 Judge Ayling for his assistance and
 to our friends. the Order of Eiks 1 During the eleven months ending l Nov. 1. 1917. the surgical dressings l forwarded numbered 36,5G2 During the eleven months ending October 1 1918, the number forwarded was 116,- 9I0, more than three times as many; l in point of labor; several times as many when it is taken into considera- - ton that of this number some 1S.0QG were the large absorbent pads tC I make one of which would take as long as to make twenty or more of the smaller dressings.
 1 Garments forwarded in clever months last year. 1.215; in the pas
 eleven months. l,755, six times aF many.
 l Knitted articles last year. e11: 1T the past eleven months, 3,391. ThiS
 number would have been much Iargel had our wool supply not been held III for long intervals.
 Comfort bags last year. 272; in thi
 eleven months to October 1st, 24S com
 pietely filled bass. and coo supplied
 with the housewife. containing sew
 1 ing materials, buttons, etc,
 T Last year, 47 cases forwarded t
 the shipping warehouses in New York + rom November, 1917, to Chctobe: 1918, 299 cases. many of which wer 1 almest twice the standard size. T Twice during the year we have beel
 called to collect and ship clothing fo the Belgian refugees. In Apr, 91 : garments forwarded. Those sent dur : ing the latter part of Septembe weighed 2S00 pounds, filling 32 sacks Although somewhat less than tn : amount allotted to us. we felt tha the Norwich people were very gener : ous. Warm. practical clothing. in goo condition, was contributed for tn reeds of that heroic little country and we thank most cordially Gll thos who responded to the appeal.
 The departments which constitut the Bureau of Chapter Production ar
 1.-the surgical dressings, the hospita : and refugee garments, knitting, com
 fort bags. packing and shipping an purchasing. Each has it's capabl 2 chairman and several assistants
 This army of faithful and devote l workers, numbering several hundred e including those who serve at the in s formation desk. needs no word 0 e praise. By their faithfulness. their in = dustry and their ability, they consti g ute the power behind the throne,
 each one doing not her "bit" but he e best in the great world task.
 e Branches and AuxiIiaries. '! In 1917. our allied organizations out
 side the city of Norwich were, tn branch at Baltic. including Hanoyc the auxiliaries at Gales Ferry Can ]. terbury and Lebanon. During 191 auxiliaries have been formed a = Titehville, Preston City, Occum an Il Versailles, Poquetanuck, Salem an T 1 Leffngwell; also one at the Centrs y Baptist church in Norwich. So ia 7 as possible the detailed reports { = 1 their work have been given in tn n daily papers. It is especially in tn making of bandages and garment = that they have been so successful an
 have contributed so largely to the out T put of the chapter. In addition, man ? lave sent in sums of money varyin q in amount from $40 to $50, the pro e ceeds of entertainments for the Re z Cross.
 n Without the assistance of the Bu : ietin and the Record the work of u n Red Cross could not properly be eal l. ried on. The newspapers of Norwiel l. as is true throughout the eountr q seem to realize that in placing neces 2 sary information before the pubi S. they are not only cooperating wit ol the lOcal agents of the Red Cross, bl Id also are showing their patriotism l ;s taking part in this great national, ol > ganized effort to stand behind our al T. my and our navy and to relieve di: j. Iress in the countries of our allies. I y each and to all we are deeply grat' ts flll