We gratefully admit that many of our best friends are not club people, but as club women, we want to be classed with that which is highest in club life. Club work ought to be increased among our women. Connection with old associations and societies that have gained their title to respect by their long existence, will cause many to fall in line who could not otherwise be induced to join a club. The National Association of Colored Women is eligible to membership on this Council by reason of the fact that its work is national in scope and in value. It is barely possible that there are those who take such a utilitarian view of it as to doubt if this alliance will be worth the money.
Every worker is liable to grow dull and discouraged at times.
For such the proper balm is the inspiration that can come alone from those who sympathize and encourage. Any member of this organization will be permitted to attend the Council's triennial meetings. Only officers and delegates may vote, but every attendant may catch the inspiration and pass it along to others. Colored women have appeared on the programs of this national body, composed almost wholly of white women. It was at the triennial of '95 that our lamented Douglass spoke his last eloquent words for the advancement of women.