The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-03
W. c. L. c. FEBRUARY RESUME.

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
The regular monthly Mothers meeting
convened as usual on the first Tuesday
beginning promptly on time, but as gener-
ally happens, the topic was so exhaustive,
and the interest so manifest, that cannot
write The meeting closed on time. Pres
ident Mason conducted the devotional ex-
ercises, after which the superintendent.
Mrs. Dubois, called for the reading of the
paper on THE Science Of Motherhood.
This was an able editorial from the Union
Signal, descriptive of the work OF Mrs.
Harrison. of Chicago. who conducted sys-
tematic course giving forty lessons each
year for period of three years-thus
training many to go into other parts OF
the great city, with the knowledge that
has healing in its wings. If it shall be
possible to secure this paper, IN leaflets,
the union will cause them 10 be freely dis
tributed.
Mrs. Sawyer also read a lovely sketch.
entitled Sabbath with the Children"
The request prevailed that it should ap-
pear in the Weekly Column, conducted by
Press Superintendent Miller.
Mrs. Dubois also read an article on
Mothers Meetings" closing with the
pathetic lines OF Helen Hunt, written but
four days before she entered into
life. A report was then given
OF the second OF the gospel temperance
meetings held in the Central Christian
church on Sabbath evening the able
speaker, Mr. Tanning. held the undivided
attention of his audience. After hearing
this report a vote OF thanks was unani-
mously given to the speaker. Also the
church which generously gave the union
all the collection.
Superintendent of Franchise Department
Mrs. Clark was present, and in her inim-
liable wav, invited all to be present and
bring their friends TO the equal suffrage
meeting 10 be held on the second Wednes-
day OF the month at the residence Of Mrs
Johnson.
Mrs Octavia Wibking was appointed
delegate to represent the Central w. c. 7.
[. for the year in the Woman's Council
The second Tuesday meeting convened
promptly, some twenty ladies being pres
ent The bible reading not having arrived
two excellent articles entitled, Who Is TO
Blame" and Where is Ny Brother" were
read
Superintendent Shilliar reported visit
to one of the hospitals, where were nine
couvalescents all glad TO have the bread OF
life broken unto them. soon from this
temporary shelter 90 forth into the world
more bltghted lives, two young mothers,
each with an infant II her arms
"Oh. lovel how many, many crimes are
given OF the gospel temperance Sunday
evening service held IN the Frieads'
church, and a committee-Mesdames Saw
yer. Monroe, JoLnson-appointed 70 ar
range for similar service n South Chris
tan church for the coming Sabbath, 10 De
addressed by " flaming, who gives bis
services 10 the union gratuitously- Mrs.
| o. Learv. committee 20 ship the box of
supplies. reported express Charges on the
sixry-fiye mounds as SIS, which was half
met BIZ small free viii offerings, balance
20 be paid from the general fund
TIE committees on the country store, 70
be held IN the spring, and who have net
accom- plished much owing 70 the wretched
condition of the roads, were greatly sur
prised when Mrs. Wilson, living near Oat-
| viii. gave in a report Of little work
done IN her vicinity-S.5 In cash and more
pledzed-also country produce 10 Be sold
for the same object ard hearty words o:
sympathy and encouragement, which
aQgurs favorably 70 our building when
crops are good again
The third TUESDAY found large number
met together 70 draw comfort from one %
Hannah Whieale Smiths Bible reading
What think ye Of Christ" An interest
ing letter from Mrs. Gillogiy-presideut ot
last year-was read, after which attention
Was called to mass meeting for women
soon 70 be held MIS- johnson reported
he Gospel Temperance meeting held Il
lawrence Aveuue Christian church. Sab
hath evening. had 8 crowded house. excel
lent address b. Mr.. Planning and few
dollars turned into the fund A COM
rnitcee was appointed 20 arrange for
another meeting.
About thirty new Tnenoer- have joined
chr union IN the past few months. also
several honorary members The fourth
TUESDAYS topic, Parliamentary Train
ing" under the charge - Mr. Babb, was
q especial interest 70 all and was
largely attended A responsive reading
CT parliamentary usage was used \
general feeling prevails that much time Is
FILTERED away as almost all meetings
The leaflets ordered for cis-g.pQsiou AZ