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72^nd Meeting

At Leawood Jan 20th 1877.

A lively afternoon notwithstanding the fates
were against us, we had a full meeting, allowing the 10
visitors to fill the places of absent members. The elements
seem often to conspire to have the meetings at this place
small. This time the snow which had for weeks,
so bountifully covered the earth, affording great pleasure
to many, & the heart-churning sunshine together carried
fear to the hearts of many of us who patiently waited at the
Bridge, watching the river arise. Fortunately the arrival
of a bold & brave man, accompanied by his equllay valliant
wife, inspired all our souls with courage, & with
one accord we crossed the bridge, & went on our way rejoicing
with the exception of one party, whose faint heart, we are sorry
to relate, could not be reassured. The absence of the
host was felt & regretted by all- though our hostess did justice
to her situation. Probably the greater interest manifested
in the business part of this evening, was owing to the
excellent order maintained by Dr Thomas,
who as foreman took the gavel about 5.00.

After determining the time & place for adjourment
minutes of two previous meetings were read before taking
up the questions which were many & various , & the discussions
& answers thereto profuse. Your Sec not understanding
short hand, nor the art of condensing sentiments
so elaborately expressed, I fear much of the substance of