The times., 1891-10-23

Preliminary to my report / wish to say
that, although you may with hold approval,
hope you will all pardon me If, in render
ing my report of the last meeting, l depart
somewhat from the usual style of reportOrial
composition, and should it contain anything
which may seem foreign to a report of the
proceedings, ascribe it all to the jingling of
the lines rather than to any attempt on my
part toward unfriendly criticism.
sEcRETARY's REPORT FOR SEPT 25 9l
August twenty-eghth was beautiful day
And the clubbers thought twould certainly pay
To meet at the home of the Sheldon's, and hear
The discussions and essays and partalxe of good
cheer,
Which was sure to be proffered to every one,
Whether father or mother or daughter or son.
BY the host of the day. who's vice-president too
The meeting was called, and orderly grew.
The minutes of last meeting were read and ap
proved,
The roll-call some absent ones certainly showed.
But nearly all came ere the meeting was done,
To partalSe of the feast and enjoy the fun.
A fine essay presented by Mrs Boyd
Everyone present truly enjoyed.
1t told of the duties and pleasures not few
That fell to the daughters of farmers like dew.
None better than she, the farmers girl knows
1t told how those daughters inherit from birth
Pure water and food fresh from the earth,
And how they should learn to bestow with
pleasure
On parents and friends kind deeds without meas
ure.
We listened with pleasure to the words as they
fell
From the lips of Miss Kirkland who read to us
well
OF the widow Piper, that lonely old soul
Who succumbed to a fate she was 10th to control,
And like many another was only too willing
To marry the man who was after her shilling
Then came the time for the men to debate
The question that answers the farmers fate
Economy on the farm was the question that
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Watson and Moore were to lead in the fray
But, Presto They're gone-when the battle is
nigh
Conveniently absent. What courage-O. fe!
Vicepresident then the best he could do,
Called upon others to help him through,
And they, Alas that truth must rhyme
To discuss the question all did decline,
Till Reynolds and Cook, we are happy to say,
Just saved our side of the house that day.
Twas suggested then by someone there,
So impose fine would be only fair
Twould serve to bring the absent ones to time
Vice-president said Ditto for those who de.
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We think 'twould be well for our members to
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Article fifth of our bylaws about twice year.
Or what would be better still than that,
Be furnished copy to paste in their hat
With visitors present from far and near
Who had come, no doubt expecting to hear
The questions discussed by members who
Had had for month the subject in view.
When they go away-could we wonder why
That they should SAVIOUR club was dryY
But motion was made with right good will
To meet with the Gladdens upon the hill
The twenty fifth day Of next September,
And the presence is wanted of every member;
Especially the speakers who're to lead the van,
Whether it be woman or whether it be man
To do their duty, and let people know
They are willing to help our club to grow.
If we would debate like we work at the table
With all the energy and vim we are able.
We would soon CLEAN knowledge to and each one
To gain success in the race they run.
G. II. H. PAYNE, Sec'y.