Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-01
COUNTY w. C. T. U. ELECTS MRS. RANDALL PRESIDENT AGAIN

Mrs H. Addie Randall of Groton
 was e-eiected president for another
 term at the Seth annual convention of the New London County W. c. T. U. held at the Baptist church in Jewett City Tuesday.
 Seven unions of the eight in the county were represented at the gather ing, which was called to order at 10.30 o'clock, when devotional exercises were led by Mrs. Annie Soule. Two hymns were sung. with Mrs. Arthur F. Wyman of this city at the piano At 10.45 o'clock the president, Mrs. H. Addie Randall of Groton. took charge of the meeting. Mrs. Annie Soule. president of the .Jewett City union. extended hearty welcome to the delegates, and Mrs. Randall responded. The usual committees were appointed. Mrs. J. J. Fields of this city was e-elected as press committee chairman and Miss Harriet G. Cross was appointed chair man of the credentials committed The reports of the different departments were then heard. Mrs. Cutler of Mys- spoke of the new method of conducting the medal contests and urged all un- ions to make arrangements for the holding of these contests
 The medical temperance and purity department report was made by Mrs. s. Howard Mead of this city, and Mrs. J. ]. Fields of this city made the re- port on the county fair work. Mrs. Fields said that although the fair opened with very unpromising wealth CT. this year showed the most success ful work at the W. C. T. U. booth of any year
 The secretary. Miss Mary Day of Colchester, read the report of the evangelistic superintendent. Mrs. Su- san k Luce of Niantic, whose death occurred recently Mrs. Butler of New London gave the anti-narcotic report. Monday prayer followed bv Mrs. Buell. and the hymn Something for Thee was sung. The Sunday school report was made by Mrs. Grace Bitgood of New London, and Mrs Frazier of Pawca tuck made the report on the parlor and mothers meetings Rev. MT Merrill of the Noank Baptist church made brief remarks on the work of the w. c, T. T..
 A basket lunch followed and the la dies of the Preston City Baptist church provided sandwiches and cake for those who came unprovided and cof- fee and tea for all present.
 After the devotional exercises at 145 o'clock the department reports were again taken up. Mrs. J. J. Fields re- ported on the Loyal Temperance Le- zion. and Miss Mary Day, secretary. Colchester. spoke the soldiers and sailors work during the past year Miss Day also reported on the flower mission and relief work
 The county banner was awarded to New London, whose union made the largest gain in mem bership Mrs Fuller, editor of the White Ribbon Bannr, then spoke She showed sev- eral posters on child welfare and puri- ty work and stated that national head Quarters of the W. C. T. IT. has urged that these posters be used to the best She also urged all to sup port the White Ribbon Banner.
 Mrs. George Prior of Jewett City I F.11 1@ T dress of the afternoon by Mrs. Buell. of Hartford, state president. Mrs Buell. spoke of the wartime prohibition and ga i'd that no doubt many of the w c. T. U- members feel diSappointed oyer the way the law is enforced She said that in spite of the fact that the law has not been carried out to the letter the whole country has benefited by prohi bition. We not only have pro said Mrs. Buell. ''but it ha come to stay" She called attention to the fact that the liquor interests are responsible for the rumor that the w C. T. C- is about to start an anti tobacco campaign. Mrs. Buen denied wage war on tobacco
 Mrs. Buell. spoke of the Victory drive For million dollars and million members throughout the country and said that New London county has not yet come up to fits quota
 The election of officers resulted a. 
 President. Mrs. H. Addie Randall of !roton; vice Dresident, Mrs Mabel Miner of New London: secretary. Miss Mary Dav Of Colchester: treasurer. Miss Harriet G. Cross of Norwich.
 The May meeting next spring Is to be held in Norwich After a few re- marks by Rev NJ. D. Fuller. pastor of the Jewett City Rantist church. Mrs. Buell., whose health has forced her to l decline e1e-ction as state president for nother term. smoke words of farewell l to those present. ss this is the Ia st time she will meet with them as state | president After the singing of B1est l Be the Tie That Binds. benediction | was pronounced by Rev. MT. Fuller
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