The Portland daily press., 1878-10-11
Female Provideut Association-Anuual
Meefina

| Female Provideut Association-Anuual
Meeting.
The annual meeting of the Female Provi.
| dent Association was held yesterday afternoon
| at the Common Council room, Mrs. DR.. Hutch
inson, the vice president of the association.
presided. The secretary, Mrs. G. W. Coe, made
her report which was as follows, and which
was accepted:
In closing up the record of the past year we
find that though at first our way seemed hedged
about, yet through the liberality of our friends
and the untiring devotion of those who have so
long been Identified with the interests of the
society. we have great reason for thankfulness
that at this time we can look back and feel
that cur labor has not been in vaip,, but rather
that many hearts aud homes have been made
glad through its ministrations. The regular
meetings of The association have been held
without interruption from October TO May, with
uniform attendance and interest. The Dopos-
itary has been found faithful at her post every
Monday afternoon from 3 to o'clock during
the entire season, cheerfally attending to all
calls for aid, and reports as follows as to dis
bursements:
Twelve yards dress goods, 365a yards print,
299f yards cotton, 1164 yards flannel, 44s yards
cottsn flannel, 10 pairs boots, pairs rubbers,
pairs shoes, pairs hose and 3 sheets
A1d now that winter with all its severity
will soon be upon US, we earnestly beg all who
can to help US, remembering that He is faith
full who has promised, who has said that cup
of cold water given 10 the name of disciple
shall not fail of its reward.
The treasurers report was made by that offi-
Ger, Miss Fl. Radford, and accepted. From it
we learn that at the commencement of the
year the amount of cash on hand was $2 The
receipts have been $16l 81, and the expendi-
lures $141.79, leaving balane, on hand of
$2l 80. The amount in bank is $1179 ~. di.
vided as follows: Permanent fund, $1,000;
available money, $l79.42.
The following officers were elected
President-Mrs. E. A. Waterhouse.
Vice President-Mrs M. j. Hutchinsoa
Secretary-Mrs. G. w. Coe.
Treasurer-Miss 81. Radford.
Depository-Miss o. Beckett.
Advisors-Mrs. NJ 2. Emery, Mrs. l. P.
Harrington. Mrs. NJ. j. Hutchinson, Mrs. q.
II. Hall, Miss @. NJ. Patten, and Miss e. Pear
son.
THE HUGHES BROTHERS CONCERT. This
evening the Hughes Brothers givo their con-
cert at Congress Hall, assisted by Miss Carle
and Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Shaw. A very
pleasant evenings entertainment is assured by
a glance at the following programme:
''''''' Miss Carie and Mrs. Shaw.
Duet-"Army and Navy. Cook
Hughes Brothers.
Song-Should he Upbraid. .........."...... Bishop
Miss Alice l. CaIle.
Trio-Larboard Watch. h...................W Williams
MIR. Shaw and Hughes Brothers.
Song-The Bashful Man. Observation-Disclosures.
David d. Hughes.
Quartet-Moonght is Sleeping. ............. Linly
Miss Carle, MIR. Shaw and Hughes Brothers.
Patriotic song-The American Star ....Dr. Parry
Evan G. Hughes.
Ito u RESTLESS Sea. Whlte
Miss Carle and Hughes Brothers.
Song-The White Squall l..........................
John l.. Shaw.
Duet The Two Hunters. s......................A Abt
Hughes Brothers,
Song-Oh Boy of Dublin. .Duppern
Miss Alice /. Carle,
Duet-A Jolly Good Laugh. ...... ......... Thomas
Hughes Brothers.
Quartet-Sleep Gentle Lady. Bishop
Miss Carle, Mr.. Shaw and Hughes Brothers.