The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-03-07
ANNUAL REPORT
OF the Secretary ana Treasurer of ,,c
Ladies' Library Association.
Read at the Meeting Of the Association at the
House OF Mrs. DR.. Wardner on Sat.
urday, March 4th, 1876.

. Ladies Of the club;
We have assembled hero to-day. on the
first anniversary of the organization OF
the "Woman's club and Library ASso.
ciation," briefly To recall some of the
principal facts in the history Of our asso-
citation for the pa { year also to lay anew
the foundation for effective work To De-
accomplished in the year now opening
before ~. March 9TH, lNiJ, in response
to most happy thought, two of our en-
terprising, progressive ladies called on
the ladies OF this city. requesting them
to gather in the pleasant parlor, of Mrs.
Wardncr next day. \ good meeting
convened. The meeting wa, called to
order by Mrs. Candcc, aud in few
timely words Mr.. Wardncr stated the oh.
jcct of the meeting. II was not merely to
collect books. and cs .abli.h circulating
library. II included broader and higher
aims in H. spirations-thc discussion
OF literary and social questions. not only
as source ot improvement for our
| selves, but through us 10 those
| around Us. I'm organization was
effected aud sixteen names enrolled. We
have now twcnty-.iN members. aud live
| honorary members. During the year
which has now closed. there have been
one special and twenty-four regular meet
ing- OF our association. They have been
well attendcd-twicc only in the extreme
warm weather have we been without a
quorum. We have convened semi.
monthly, and been in session
from two to three hours. After
the performance OF the business, the
remainder OF the time has been given to
the reading OF original essays, sclcc.
tiOns from journals and books. and gen
cral discussion of their contents. Perfect
harmony has characterized our sessions.
and they have been highly priced by
those in attendance. !; j. a matter OF
regret that more do not avail themselves
of this privilege; our influence rs an ed
ucating power would be greatly strength
ened. Literary clubs are u marked fca.
turc Of the times, and are now c,tab-
li,hcd in all cities and large towns. They
have proven cifcctual means to elicit
thought, cndeavor and application.
In the way of entertainments, there
was spelling school ia its season, the
net proceeds OF which was SOL Later
reception tor the Taylor Literary society
at the house of our president, Mrs.
Obcrly.
During thc::autumn' at the suggestion
OF one of our citizens, who has our graf
itude, steps were taken to initiate course
of lectures. \ committee was chosen to
invite home lecturers. who responded
heartily. We have had twelve lectures.
i've from ladies and seven from gentlemen,
which have proved not only source OF
Intellectual pleasure an / profit. but added |
Sl12 10 to our treasury.
We have received more than according |
TO our faith. and in many an unexpected |
quarter, have found those who esteemed |
ii pleasure to assist H. by every mean,
in their power. Donations, and favors re- |
cciycd assure Us of the kind feelings Of |
friends, and thanks are due to the lee |
turcrs, Taylor Literary society, Cairo |
Boating Association, and 10 the editors of |
the city: also to all of the musical talent |
Of the city, that has added 50 much 10 |
the enjoyment of the lectures. All who
have in any way aided us have our CRATE
iul acknowledgements.
While much has been accomplished
more remains to be accomplished. We
intend quietly and without ostentation,
to occupy "a field not yet taken, to bring
about great results. Who can compute
The good accomplished bya well-stored
library: No better educator can be
found. We believe the approval OF the
lll-wse Father rests on all those who
thus serve the world.
IL j. beautiful consideration and one
which has lessons of dignifying import,
that what we do will live after we
have passed away. n
We consider it proptiouS omen, Eat
our library will come into cNistency I'M
der the inspiration and cnthusIasnY of the
the Centennial year.
Respectfully submitted,
c. C\E. yoss, Sec.