Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1920-06-05
KINGS DAUGHTERS TRl-COUNTY MEET

The 18th annual conference Of the
Kings Daughters Of New London, Wind
ham and Holland counties was entertain
ed by the Earnest Workers of East
Thompson Thursday, meeting in the
Methodist church The entire front of
the interior was a bower of lilacs, purple
and white, Easter lilies and fir boughs.
The cross surrounded by a wreath, all in
purple and white. was suspended over the
pulpit The letters l. H. N. appeared in
silver on purple ribbons.
The devotional service was led by Rev.
!. r. Miller, pastor of the church. Mrs.
G. II. Prior. the president, Of Jewett City,
presided with customary ability. A gra-
cious welcome was given by Mrs. F. c.
Ross Of East Thompson. Mrs. L. o. Pot
ter Of Norwich making the pleasing re-
Spouse. The minutes of the last confer
cnse were read by the secretary, Mrs. E.
T. Hiscox. Of Jewett City. Mrs. Eliza
beth Bixby. Mrs. Carrie Miller, Mrs. Jo-
sephine Ransom and Mrs. Eva Hunting
ton sang Gently Glide, by Tosti The
president gave a splendid address under
the title Of Golden Texts, saying in sub
Ftan~e-
When I read that the different circles
have furnished musical programs for the
hospitals and other institutions, think
o. the army Of people from Saul to the
present time who. suffering in mind and
body. have cried Bring me a minstrel
No mention Of sacred minstrelsy could
he made this year without speaking OF
our own Fanny Crosby. The centenary
o. her birth occurred March 4, 1920. That
date was celebrated everywhere by sing
ing some Of the more familiar Of the 1000
hymns which she wrote.
have seen baskets Of fruit which rep
resented something different than the
drcariness Of autumn. I have seen bas-
iets packed 10y children which contained
fascinating secrets TO be revealed during
DAVIS 81 convalcscence. I have seen BIRTH
day baskets taken to old people when the
recipient whom age has made shut-in'
rrioIccd 20 see the bearer Of the basket.
Then the bearer must listen to all the
condolences that the aged one has been
saving for The next willing ear.
There are other and bigger baskets
packed with the fruits Of many chimes
which help tide the unfortunate over
rough place IN the road. Some Of these
baskets have had for a lining green
leaves from Uncle Sans printing press
tree.
Flowers are type OF the mutual love
% Christ and his church. Let us send
our blossoms out with a prayer that the
recipient may look beyond the ambassa-
doris and respond 10 the love of the great
KnE
am glad to see how well the Kings
Daughters have co-operated with the
Salvation Army and the United Charities.
the two organizations which are closest
ln touch with the poor Of our cities.
no seems as 10 the Kings Daughters
were more often called to sympathize
rather than rejoice. Comfort circle. how
ever. has had an exceptional experience,
Tor ] read in COPY Of The Norwich Bull
letin that at the wedding of a certain
couple the bride was attended by the
members OF Comfort circle Of the King S
Daughters. Of which she is a member. I
wonder II Comfort circle conducts a
matrimonial bureau? Perhaps if it were
advertised many might join.
There are two notable changes in the
leadership OF the circles this year. The
FIRST is Charitable Circle. Norwich, whose
leader, Mrs. II. F. Palmer, had served
them for many years. Last winter Mrs.
Palmer was called into the palaces of the
king. and her death and that of Miss
Mary FrisweI another member Of that
circle caused great depression and sor-
row Mrs. W. II. Dawley. a former state
president. although a busy woman has
taken UP the leadership and viii carry
IN the standard.
Mrs. +. j. King. for many years leader
OF Grace Circle. Norwich. has resigned
owing to bereavement and changes in
her family. Mrs. Austin Perkins has
tailn up the duties Of Grace Circle Of
which Mrs. King still remains a mem
her. We miss today Mrs. Ruth BurdicE
Of that circle who rarely missed a con-
ference or convention.
In 1873 New London and Windhan
counties enrolled $50 members of the
Kings Daughters. This year we have
enrolled 119 members with few indie
pendent members to hear from. Mrs. H
p Palmer at the time of her death had
charge % the independent lists. l have
not zst asked anyone to take her place
bout have collected what I can. In 1915
There were ~ Independent members. Thi.
ls "a special feature of our counties in
st.tute1 10y Miss Lucy Geer and she made
90 q point 20 keep the list up.
THE Kings Bluebirds ran Comfort Cir
Gle d close race on being first with theii
dues both coming to me Oh the Monday
morning before Christmas. Now the frs
circle iu The county TO pay the dues get!
Its name on the honor roll and felt tina
was ln q predicament which I would
nave TO pass on to Miss Shelley when