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E. D. Bentley's piece referred to the condition
of women in India, whose condition is
being materially improved by schools
which educate thousands of girls. She
also read "Do not wait" very touching lines.

M. S. Hallowell asked the best way to cut a new rag carpet
and read a short extract suggesting women
as police - as a new method to overcome
the evil of intemperance.

"The old woman pedlar "an incident
related by Luisa Allcott, and teaching
a good lesson was read by R. E.
Gilpin.

M. E. Gilpin's article was of buttermilk
as a substitute for whiskey - being sold
in many bar rooms in cities.

Lizzie Davis recited very kindly for us.

M. Farquhar related several anecdotes
of the instinct of birds, amounting
almost to reason. Where shall the
dividing line be placed?

H. J. Moore read the "Masters question"
and R. M. Thomas several
selections, closing with the prayer
"Teach me thy ways Oh Father".

S. E. Stabler recommended that
stained floors should be wiped over
with turpentine, in which a small
portion of wax has been dissolved.