Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-05-12

Objects L lie attendance was so small UnaC Jne
election was postponed until the June meeting.
These meetings are held on the second Tuesday of
each month"; at 4:30 p. M, until further notice.
The members of the Y. M. G. A., assisted by
the Auxiliary, will tender reception to the pres
ent secretary, Mr.. James Bride, Friday evening,
18th inst. small program, consisting of music,
Rotations ETC., with refreshments, will be the
order of the evening Invitations will be issued.
Mr.. Bride will soon take his departure for his new
station in Pennsylvania.
Under the auspices of the W. C. r. U. Mrs.
Merriwether will lecture in the Cumberland Pres
byteran church next Monday night Mrs. Merri-
wether is on her way to the state convention at
Hope, and is filling Mrs. Woodbridge's appoint
ments, she being too i'll to lecture 1t is not often
we have the pleasure of hearing so talented
speaker. Let all temperance people appreciate
the fact. Lecture free
Many inquiries and the usual criticisms have
been made in regard to the Educational Aid soci-
ETY.. 1t is strictly home missionary in its aims, and
is non-sectarian Members of all churches con-
tribute, there being seven represented. The OBJ
ject is giving assistance to young girls who have
already graduated in the high schools and desire
to fit themselves for missionaries, teachers, doc
tors-anything to make them independent, self
supporting women; those seeking what is now
termed the "higher education of women''
AS the warm season approaches iced teas and
cooling drinks on the dinner and tea table become
necessity. Housekeepers find the teas of C. S.
Buckalew & Co., one of our leading grocery firms,
to give particular satisfaction. Mr.. Buckalew un-
derstands the art of blending teas to give fneness
of flavor, strength and color. Cocoa is also an
excellent summer drink, possessing the delicate
flavor of chocolate without the oiiness considered
so injurious. Telephone connection; prompt de-
livery. c. S. Buckalew & Co., northwest corner
of Main and Fifth streets.
Mrs. o. S. Sheldon entertained the Educational
Aid society on Wednesday last. A large number
of friends were gathered there and program of
unusual interest was presented After the bust
ness of the hour, Miss Offley gave three rectaons
in her Incompatible style. Mrs. w. S. Holt and
Miss Badger played two piano duets to perfection
A rare lunch of cake, strawberries and Jersey
cream was served, and all were 10th to leave the
peaceful, shady grove for the city. Mrs. Sheldon
was assisted by her sister, Miss Mills, of New
York
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Children's Home association was held at the rooms
of the Y. M. c. A. last Tuesday evening. The
meeting was called to order by Judge U. M. Rose
The secretary, Col. Ben. S. Johnson read the an
nua report and history of the association from
its beginning in 1884, when Rev. DR.. T. r. WEIGH
was its president. The report shows that during
the past year forty-two children have been admit
ted to the home. The association owns a hand
some building, now occupied by the little ones
and being paid for on easy terms. There was also
statement of the finances, showing all funds re-
ceived and how dsbursed. A resolution of thanks
to Mrs. S. W. Coy and Mrs. James Mitchell, off
GERS of the ladies' branch, for their untring and
successful work in the cause, was unanimously
passed.