Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-25

year ending July s1, 1922, than the year precious, declared Rev. William H. Bath of Norwich, at the annual meet ing of the Cal = Meeting association on Wednesday morning. This and the mat ter of brightening up the association buildings were the chief matters taken up at the meeting. which was attended by fifty members. It was decided that cottage ground rent to the association be raised fifty per cent for the coming year. As the ground rent for the past year came to S1,so8.o2, it was figured that. the increase would about cover the intended improvements
 Dr. Lyman G. Horton, of Rockville, was the preacher Wednesday evening. The choir of young people came march ing in groups to the platform with songs, such as Onward. Christian Sol diers, Let the Lower Lights Be Burning. ct al. About 80 were on the platform. There was large gathering and an in spring praise service opened the meet ing, under the direction of Chorister E. c. ". Smith. Rev NJ. s. Stocking, of Westerly read the Scripture. Rev G. D. Stanley, of New Bedford, prayed.
 District Superintendent Bath made the announcements, stating that the insti- ute enrolment is the largest ever, 2.<. A solo entitled, T Do Not Ask, Oh Lord" :" was well rendered by Mrs. Grace Jones, of Groton, accompanied upon the piano by Miss Grace Greer. of Mystic. The texts of Dr. Horton were Mark s ;; and 6, and Hebrews 3 :12 and 19 The significance of unbeliet in the world to- day was the speakers, theme. The hear kI- ~1i- practical unbelievers. The unbelieving power of the human soul blocked the truth, and became murderous madness that would huri Jesus over the cliff. | Nazareth lost out that day.
 Today the little Nazareths may do 1 the same by limiting the power of God, Unbelief is an atmosphere, like the hu- ntidiyt of the air, destroying efficiency. Practical unbelief manifests itself in cleavages among our people into bits of denominations in small villages, instead l of massing forces together for the sake of the kingdom.
 ] Satan masses his forces and Christian people should mass their forces against him. Victory is assured.
 Wednesday evening was an ideal Ont for the annual campfire which is looked l forward to by so many young people from year to year Some came espec ially for it. Wednesday evening there was large automobile load come ui from Norwich. At nine o'clock thert went out a large company from th' grounds to the adjacent field where th' campfire has burned brightly for severa
 summers one night of Institute week There was the usual lunch of hot dogs rolls and coffee.
 An T~raprarn vraEs r1iet
 out under the direction of Rev. w. Saw yer, district president, with variou songs interspersed under the lead 0
 Chorister Smith. 4 numerous speecf of the Value of Christopher Colufnbu
 was given by Prof. W. G. Chanter. Un
 der the lead of Miss Grace Haviland fine pageant of the Good Samaritan wa carried out. Miss Marjorie Stephens di
 rooted an interesting pantomime base lupon the hymn of Mrs. Lanta Wilsol
 Smith, which is printed in the back par of the cannEmeeting and institute pro gram. A series of songs, sacred an
 secular, was sung. Rev. Victor Y
 Sawyer spoke briefly concerning hi gladrless at having had the orcE,rtu
 nity to serve the Norwich D1strio
 League for three years, and expressin his regret. that as he now lives in an
 other district he will be compelled t
 withdraw from Norwich District league
 The concluding words of the evening
 which were both witty and wise, wer by A. Earl Kernahan, of Boston, fo
 the past two seasons instructor at tn , ! institute in Epworth League Method and Life Service. Some 15O or nor attended.
 The annual business meeting of tn
 Camp Meeting Ground Auxiliary of til
 Woman's Foreign Missionary societ was held in The Haven, Mrs. Henry \
 Randall, vice president, occupying tn chair, owing to, the absence of Mrs Cos
 tello LiFpitt, president, who is confine to her home in Norwich by HlLness The reports of the secretary, Mrs A bert Boardman and of the treasure Miss E. Colver, were read and appro1 ed. It was voted to carry on the Mar Jane scholarship in India. The solici ing committee appointed was: MT : Mary Shippee, Simpson avenue Miy Hayden and Miss Codding for Car !. wright and Jones avenues Mrs l r Lewis for Mystic and Prospect avenues g Norwich avenue and Wesley Circi Q Mrs. Burlinghame Of1icens eIecte s were: President, Mrs Costello Li2pit t Norwich vice president. Mrs. Henry ! , Randall, Pert Jefferson. L. L. seer e tary, Mrs. Albert Boardrnan, Norwich e treasurer. Miss Emma Colver, Manche n ter.
 t At Pheasant View" the cottage
 Rev. r. C. Baker, Whitman. Mass N f 5 Haven avenue. are Mir and Mrs. Bi t ker. their daughter, Ruth and sa s Wilfred. The last named came Monde }, from the Palmer School of Chiropra l. tic, Davenport, Iowa, and friends we t pleased to see him greatly Improved $ health
 . The annual business meeting of ri :, !" camp ground auxiHary of the Woman ; Home Missionary society was held the Mantle house, Miss Akce Strong
 Boston, occupying the chair. She res
 the Scripture, and Mrs. Stephen Pre- ' tiss. of New London, offered prayer. 3 c 1cers were elected as follows: Nft a Strong. president Mrs w. H. Rat # Norwich. vice president: and Mrs s. . Maine, Hebronvi1le, Mass, secreta-
 and treasurer
 Noted About the Grove.
 Rev J. B. Aldrich and family. co
 sisting of his wife and two sons Lew and Mark. of Norwich Town, are James McClu=sage's cottage, 65 We
 ley circle. Also Mrs, L. D. Howe al
 daughter, Edith, of Jewett City
 People on the grounds were sadden |. to read in Thursdays Bulletin of t,