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it too much to mar the whole by any
short quotations. Sarah H. Stone gave
a short story of that remarkable man
Duke Charles of Braganza, who it was
said has operated on nearly 3900 eyes since
he became an oculist. He made no
charge but the fees paid by his wealthy
patients are devoted to the maintenance of
a large free hospital adjoining his
palace. His wife and daughter being
his best assistants, their lives of self-abnegation
are quite as remarkable as
his distinguished success in a profession
never before adopted by royalty. The
steady drizzle of this afternoon was
banished by hard showers which fell
on our already super-soaked landscape;
seldom has the Assocation experienced
less propitious weather, but there
was no lack of warmth and cheer
in the beautiful new home where we
met for the first time. Though the
change of domicile had necessitated
remodeled gardens, tantalizing glimpses
through these many windows assured
us that both vegetables and flowers
are adapting themselves willingly to
circumstances, and that very soon, as
erstwhile, the Cedars would again
lead us in hortiuclture. Adjourned
to Walnut Hill 11-5-1902.
See page 157.

Mary Bentley Thomas, sec.

12-26-1902 found the Association assembled at
the comfortable home of Mary E. Gilpin.
Guests of the day were Mary B. Gilpin.
Lotty H. Farquhar, Mrs. Harriet F. Jackson, Alice
Tyson and Mary A. Gilpin. The sentiment
of our hostess was as follows ---