The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-07

One idea prevailed generally-that the
ayacfiuu cares and household duties
Of the average mother caused her 70 lose
that joyous spirit which IS so enhancing
% youth The discussion closed with the
thought that the children trained 70 high
! IDEAS these fieetiug pleasures would vanish
as dew before the rising sun
The secoud Tuesday WAS occupied by
one of Hannah Whitall Smiths bible
readings; also reports from the superin-
tendent on visitation 10 Jails and hos
Ditais. A reported case of restitution
needing immediate attention was placed IN
charge OF aud efficient committee.
The third Tuesday both president and
vice president being detained, Mrs.
, L. Campbell presided The monthly
responsive reading, Gospel Temperance,
which was exceedingly appropriate TO the
work which as a union We have n nand
was read:
Report Of the first public gospel temper
ance meeting of the year. held in Baptist
church and addressed by Mr.. Tanning.
was given. A number of union signals
our national ". c. L. L. were distributed
a collection taken after adjusting for liga5
and fuel left a small sum with which 10
| secure temperance leaflets for future use.
A vote OF thanks was unanimously given
to all who helped make the service 80 at
tractive.
On fourth Tuesday. the topic AN Organ
izers' Question Box" resulted IN the
appointing OF Mrs. Babb as
superintendent of Parliamentary
Training" to give drill once
a month Mrs Daniels was also appoint
ed superintendent of work among the col
ored people and we shall expect soon 10
hear of series Of mothers meetings ar
ranged for.
A letter was read from Mrs Elston, Of
Norman. Ok, returning thanks for the
barrel and box of clothing, including some
fruits and groceries. An almost audible
smile O'erspread the placid faces when the
writer made second call on the 'ricn
women" of Wichita All, yes; the " &.
/ T. L. women are rich in latin
and trust If not IN house and
I land; but our hearts grew tender
AS several cases were described, TO whose
| loneliness aud privatlOns, the approaching
perils of motherhood were added. \ mo-
ton was made which at once carried, 10
not ask help from the people at large-but
for each member as far as possible, 10 sup
ply this call-and ere these lines are read
a box filed with crackers, tea, coffee, loaf
sugar apples, oranges, lemons, dried
fruit, also canned vegetables and fruits
/ is speeding on its way.
Reports from superintendent OF col
umn in the Western Methodist given
also encouraging word from part
Of the territory canvassed IN
behalf Of the country store.
The picture of the National Temple was
brought forth from its wrappings and
hearty vote of thanks given TO NesSrs.
HYDE & Humble, when IL WAS learned that
the picture had been framed at no expense
70 the society. n great number of visitors
come each day 10 the reading room. The
Congressional Record, which has for so
long a time been supplied through the
kindness of Hon. :. K. Peters, doubtless
I brings some.
ANY member having a copy OF the Sig
nal for Nov. =. 1890, viii confer favor by
leaving it at the rooms 10 complete file.
Very Unexpectedly. and more surprising
still-seven unsolicited dollars was handed
in to be used IN the library. This quickly
expended and added to several new books
given by a friend, helped our lIst good
deal-indeed, the income from sale OF
tickets books rented on weekly plan. etc,
has been greater this month than in the
previous six months. The exchange also
shows only a slight difference from the
holiday sales. Delicious homemade bak-
ing supplies are now always on hand, as
we'll as many dainty fancy articles. We
attribute this growth largely 20 the care
full management Of Miss HYDE. Altogether
in every line OF work, also IN attendance
AT the meeting the new year has begun
auspicously, and we have much TO be
thankful for And in due season ye shall
reap, if We faint not"
ANNE NJ. TAYLOR, Secretary.