Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-12
oLD FAps Ayp ,ITI 2 F'ANfIEs.

Dear Sisters and Readers < The sub ject of fads and fancies of the past, seems to keep up in interest on the Corner page. lola has brought to the light of memory many things that have been, forgotten. also Sister Wrinkles has emphasized the fact. Now, if there Is space for a few lines more on this topic would like to speak little more about the album quilt When was about ten to twelve years old. I was 2 mem Der of the juvenile temperance society called the Band of Hope. Our president and vice president were two enthusiastic ladies, who gave a great deal of time for this worthy cause to interest chill dren. We used to hold meetings on Saturday afternoons and q very nicA little service, consisting of responsiV9 readings between the president and the youthful members, all repeating the tenn perance pledge, Singing appropriate songs, etcl After this form of the programme was finished, then any mem Der who had "plece to speak" or lit- tie song was invited to do so, At the conclusion of these exercises we held little social time where we became more acquainted with each other personally Our leaders were always planning some thing to keep up the interest and attend ance, We used to hold a flair" once In a while and that made good time. Tn the summer time we would have a big picnic, and in the winter time a big sleigh ride party. Various methods were used to promote unity" and success for our Band of Hope and I am sure the efforts were not in vain. We were urged to be always on the lookout for new members and at one particular time prize was offered to the member who should bring the largest number within a six months limit. At the same time ! of this announcement, we were asked to | bring to our president pieces of caKeo or gingham. enough to make a block for a patchwork quilt. This request was re- ] sponded to by many, the blocks were du- | ly cut out and then at our social period | following regular meetings, the girls | took hand at sewing the blocks to- gether, while the ''boys" were excused These blocks were so arranged that a | square white piece was in the center ! and our names were written thereon. But I shall never forget how disappointed ] was that due to some mistake, my name was put on the wrong block, other than the material I had donated. But to make long story short it was a yer7 pretty album. quilt when all put to- | gether with a blue ground work. During | the period of contest for the nenlbershiI VrlNe lt was kept secret who was iI the lead, so not until the day Of an. nouncement did we know who had wor the prize. Oh! 1t was a great day. l remember so we'll. Extra features were ! on the programme, the local Baptist min. ! ister had been invited to give us a stir. ring temperatnce address We, of the | contestants, were all on ''pins," await. ! ing to hear the call of the winners l name, and when the Iong-Iookea for l moment arrived it was my name eiver as the one. who had brought in the lare. | est number of new members and the beautiful patchwork quilt was handed tc me, as reward. Well I was happy | little girl, assure you, and I prized m5 treasure very highly. It was interest ing to me years later to read those names and recall so many hours of pleasan associations. I often think now, how i faithful those two ladies were, our pres ident and vice president, to give thei
 time and interest to this children's so eiety that 1t might lead our minds II the right direction, to uphold the tenn perence cause, all honor to our Ban,
 of Hope
 JENNIE