Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-28
WilIimantic Camp Grounds


 final day of institute week opened with rain and thunder showers occurred through thet day The morning watch was well attended. As Rev W E. Plax- ton, who has been leading this through the week, was called home to attend funeral, his place was filled by Rev. W. H. Dunnack of Burnside. Education won't save us. The old world needs re- generation. It is crying out, perhaps url- consciously for the living God. He is not dead Only hrist Is the true leader.
 Rev. Robert L. Roberts of Norwich, leader of the mission study period, be- ] gan it by calling upon Rev W. D. | Woodward of Gales Ferry, who rendered ! songs in Hindnstani Dr. Roberts told that part of the fmissionAry work is to 1 fight the money sharks that charge 50 and 50 per cent. on loans. Industrial schools are another form of missionary | labors Hymns play large part in the l propagation of the gospel.
 Educational evangelism was the final theme of Mrs. Cora Downs Stevens in the period following She has given most helpful instruction to the young people during the week.
 Prof. Chanton's interesting talk at ] 1915 was upon one of the most interest," 1 ing of Paul's letters; ''To a Beloved I Cnurch-pnlilpp1anS.
 i Prof Chanter spoke of the necessity of having tools, that is books to help in study of the Bible. Have the American i Revision, he said; also a Critical Intro 1 duction to the New Testament, and a commentary and dictionary of the Bible. i The Bible is the sweetest, strongest and most satisfactory book in the world, Paul wrote to the Philippians from Rome where he was a prisoner chained to a Roman soldier. Yet ke wrote a most joyous letter to the church that rencfn- bered to correspond with him. This ! church loved Paul, and this love was heartily reciprocated. Some people tlSnk when they give church five dollars they have endowed it for a hundred years. The Philippians were not that kind.
 Prof. A. Earl Eernahan of Boston gave an Illuminating discourse on De- ductions from Decisions of Jesus in the closing period of the weeks institute in- struction. His lectures through the week upon Epworth League Methods and Life Service have been of great help and in spiration to the young people. About l5O people heard his closing talk.
 At 1 D. m. Misses LaFargue and Hay. land had their customary hour of in. struction for the children in the Ne* London house. The same hoyr at thu ] Stafford Springs house Rev. John M Won Deck of Staffordville, led an inspir. ing service of praise, prayer and testi.
 mony. These meetings have drawn wei throughout the week, and have been 6 source of inspiration to all attendants.
 The annual business meeting Of th. Epworth league was held Saturday at oft o'clock in the tabernacle. The president Rev. V. " Sawyer, presided The treas
 urer Miss Elizabeth A. Lane of Nor. wich. made a report showing a balance l of sS5 in the treasury. The registrations this year are 274, which is 75 more than last year. Miss Stephens reported tha the expenses of the "eold reception were squared up by receipts taken in There was received from rgistration fees ana other ways S2S7. Deducting $27 of ex
 pense, there remained balance of s21t as the profits of institute week.
 The banner Tor attendance was pre-
 sented to the New London league fol the second year. It was voted that thl
 league turn over to the Camp Meetihi : association the sum of s250. It was sug
 gested that a banner be given for thi
 largest registration hereafter.
 Rev. W. c. Darby. chairman of tn,
 nominating committee brought in tn, following list of officers and they wert
 electe d President, Rev. Nathan B. Bur ton of Putnam; first vice president, Rev
 Philip Ahearn, Moosup : second Rev. R L. Roberts, Norwich third, Joseph bal ton, New London fourth, Mrs. W. J
 Stephens. Vernon; secretary, F. B. Flor
 ian, East artford: treasurer, Miss Dori
 SymoEds Rockville : superintendent $
 the Junior League, Miss Ruth La Fargu lof Hockanum.
 In the contests for attendants the Lif Ups won with 66T. The Look Ups hai
 575 and the Move Ups e1S. It was con