Putnam patriot., 1925-04-24

of the national Y. NJ. C. A. placed special emphasis upon the spiritual development side of life, during the Lenten season. Every Y. NJ. C. 4. group member and leader and every committeeman and minister in the county received a copy of the little pamphlet. 'The Fellowship of Prayer" which was especially prepared for use in private deyotions and in group Bible study meeting. The use of this booklet greatly enriched the spiritual lives of many men and boys who used t.
 College Deputations
 Only one college deputation team visited Windham county last year. This team. composed of three Wes- leyan University students, made a weekend visit to Woodstock where they made many valuable contacts with the young people of the town and left a wholesome influence.
 Father and Son
 Two father and son banquets were held in Windham county during the year. one at Danielson and the other at Putnam. Both banquets were under the auspices of the Hi-Y clubs of those communities. In the speak ing programs following the supper both boys and fathers had part, followed in both cases by fine talk by Dr.. Winfield Scott Hall. The at tendance at each banquet was approx mately l50 men and boys.
 State Leaders Conference
 Nineteen delegates from Windham county attended the state leaders training conference in Hartford on April 3, 1. ,. The groups represent ed were the Danielson Hi-Y, Putnam Hi-Y, Woodstock Academy Y, Put nam Pioneers and Dayville Pioneers.
 The purpose of the conference was to give inspiration and training to the officers and leaders of the groups along the line of improved methods of work. The conference proved to be very successful and helpful to all attending.
 Older Boys Conference
 At the state older boys conference which was held in Meriaen last octo- Der. Windham county had thirty dele- gates. The communities represented were Attawaugan. Thompson, Moosup, Abingdon. Danielson, North Gros- venordale. Eastford and Putnam. The Windham county older boys confer enee which was held in Plainfield last spring. attracted a large number of boys from all parts of the county and was decidedly successful. Be sides the business program, speaking and discussions, there was also an aouatie meet. this in the pool Of the Plainfield Community house.
 This year county conference has mt vel been held but will take place, time and place to be stated later.
 State Convention and Rally
 Windham county was well repre- sented at both the state Y. M. C. d. convention at New Britain, January f7 and IS and at the state rally at Colonial Park. West Haven, October i and !. \ total of twenty commit teemeu and their wives and the connty secretary attended Par tjeipation in all statewide events should be encouraged. II gives one broader outlook on the work as a whole, thereby strengthen ing the local work and It giyes op- portunity for many worthwhile con tacts Witn the other L. Ns N- sA. mitteemen and secretaries Of the state.
 Educational Trip 10 Hartford
 An interesting educational feature of the Y. M. C. A. program of the state was a sight seeing trip to hart- ford. held on December 30, with over 400 men and boys from all over Con necticut participating. Forty of tnls number came by automobile from Windham county towns. The pro gram of the day included visits to the state capitol. state library, Hartford M. C. A. and the Hartford Times newspaper plant.
 Social Hygiene Campaign
 One of ehe notable features of the mast years work was the social ny riene campaign conducted throughout- inc county by pr. Winfield Scott Hal, n noted medical teacher, writer ana lecturer. During the campaign Dr. Hall delivered eleven addresses III