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read a delightful letter from correspondent,
Marthe B___, a young French girl of
exceptional mind and attainments.

This completed our "feast of reason and
flow of the soul", and the hostess in her
embarrasing position of secty. felt most
reluctant to adjourn the meeting, as this
would seem the signal for the speedy
departure of her guests with whom
she was loath to part. For fear she
will never have such another opportunity
to bless her own home, she will merely
add that "Norwood" offered its usual
generous hospitality - the bright sunshine
and the bright fires were alike cheery.

Prissy in the upper hall, and the box
walk in the garden held their time
honored positions and were duly admired
for longevity. The proof of the dinner
was in the eating. The host, long renowned
for his host like qualities, had
spread his attentions lavishly and impartially
in all directions. The hostess presided
with her usual cordial grace &
sylph like beauty, making the March
meeting a memorable one in all particulars.

I hardly believe the regular secy.
would have given Norwood a better
send off than this. Adjourned to Plainfield.

Eliza N Moore, Secy.
under protest [underlined]

4/29/1903 The Assoc. was cordially received
by two hostesses at Plainfield. Guests
were Caroline H. Miller, Martha T. Farquhar,
Alice and Beatrix Tyson, Marth R. Stabler
Rebecca T. Miller, and Sarah Moore Adams.
Mary E. Moore's sentiment was taken from a
small scrapbook lying on the parlor table