The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-22

with water oaks and magnolias: the
tops often green with mistletoe. and ev
erywhere in evidence was the beautiful
gray mass.
The many beautiful fresh water lakes
were also described and a glowing de-
scription OF beautiful Indian River"
was given.
In contrast, the fact was noted that
all parts OF Florida are not pleasant
some OF the journey bsing through
scenes or Isolation and devastation.
The fourth and last paper of the az
ternoon, by Mrs. Josephine johnson.
was listened TO with marked attention.
the subject being Happiness" The
paper in beginning gives logical de-
,nnition or the term happiness" and
continuing, observes that through all
ages numerous writers have treated the
subject; scarcely two on the same line
or thought. In this connection the OBJ
inlons or number of great writer's
were quoted and commented upon.
That of DR.. Samuel Johnson, the
great English writer. was given. a part
or which we may quote, viz. Whether
perfect happiness may be procured by
perfect goodness this world will never
afford an opportunity of deciding. But
this. at least, may be maintained. That
we do not always find visible happiness
I'm proportion to visible virtue. All that
virtue can afford is quietness OF con-
science, steady prospect of a happier
state. which will enable us to endure
every calamity with patience" Con-
Guiding, the paper refers to Channing's
beautiful thoughts concerning happi-
ness, as follows: Although we might
not all be able to quite live up 10 the
idea OF William Henry Claiming vet
these words OF his describes n condi-
uon which every endeavor to reach
must help 10 make ourselves and these
around us happier. He says: ITO live
content with small means. to seek ele-
ghnce rather than luxury: and refine
ment rather than fashion: TO be worthy
not respectable. and wealthy. not sick.
TO listen to stars and birds. babes and
sages. with open heart; TO study hard
10 think quietly: act frankly: talk
gently; await occasions: hurry neve,,
In word, 10 let the spiritual unbjd |
den and unconscious grow up tbroueb |
'he cominoh-this Is my symphony"
Inc annual meeting OF the Sarah T.. |
Doyle club, which occurred at the as |
'embly rooms of the Mathewson street |
'hurch on saturday afternoon was |
most successful occasion from every |
POINT or view. Moreover the meeting
vas OF exceptional interest because of |
he fact that IL was the closing meet |
ng or the season and also marked tho
etirement of the president. Miss Char
otte Blundell. whose term OF office has
'een characterized by dignity. faithful
less ana wise conduct OF all the az
airs OF the club. Miss Blundell pre-
lded at the business meeting on SAT-
Irday and during the hour was an
roached by Miss Walker. who. in he
af OF the club, presented her with "A
arge and very beautiful bou,ret OF
'atherine Mermet roses. expressing at
he same time tho appreciation of the
luD Tor her worth and efficient SEP
ices aud it's strong regreat because OF
er retirement from the chair. Miss
lundeil feelingly responded paying a
igh tribute TO her associate officers
nd TO the club. without whose hearty
cooperation and support she fclt she |
,uld have accomplished bur little The
lsiness meeting opened With the read
" Of the minutes Of the last meeting
nd the report Of the work OF the past
Ear by the secretary. Hiss Laura |
rcnch. Miss French. i'm her excellent
port. said In beginning: To-day com
stes our NTH year and a. We take a |
-ief review let Us consider whether We
ave advanced our standard. lived m |
our opportunities. or fulfilled our
ission az a teachers Organization.
hich. according 10 article , W the con-
tuition - The mutual assistance and
ihure nf Nur members. especially i'm
- line % prJf-sslonal work"
Hiss ffencn ih~n gave resume " ,
- natNr 1ni Wofk % each of the y
estlrgs ~ the season. She called at 7
ntinu 90 Inc fact inaf loss M rtfnes ]
II been held thIs var than iu pre- .