The Nome nugget., 1925-01-17

 air. and in which the heart can ex- pand and the sympathies widen. Woman is essentially the sweet ener of all social life. suppose you ladies scarcely realize how crude and unpublished an assem- blaze of men would be without the softening influence of feminine so- ciety is likely to be. care not how gentlemanly they may be at heart, or what has been their home influence. deprived of the privilege O your society they will drift into ways that are rough and unseemly. Your unconscious influence is for good As the poet says "The eter- nal Feminine draweth us ever up- ward
 Past Worthy Matron. trust you may always look back upon this past year as one of the most de- lightful in your whole life. as- sure you that you may have the satisfaction of knowing that We have all appreciated your devotion to the best interests of your Chap ter. and the many acts of kindness that you have rendered to us all. You have been true and faithful to the ideals of your organization. and you have fulfilled the duties of your office in most creditable manner. You have endeared your self to all of us as genuine and 2 loyal friend.
 "1'he custom of presenting jewel to our Past Worthy Matron al the close of each year is a beau t:ful one
 II am reminded by this custom of a sermon which I once heard about Christmas time on the sub ject of which the preacher called useless giving He dwelt upon the fact that every Christmas en- ough money is lavished upon eX- pensive and unnecessary gifts to give many poor families some of the necessities of life.
 Fortunately the following Sab bath attended another Church and heard a sermon about the poor woman who purchased cost ly box of alabaster ointment and I... .. Of wiping them with the hair of her head You will remember that when the Disciples saw her they were indignant at what they con sidered a wilful waste. They thot ttat the ointment ought to have been sold and the money divided among the poor. And you will re- member, too, that Jesus rebuked them and said, She has wrought good work. For ye have the poor always with you. but me ye have not always
 Thus the custom of bestowing beautiful and so-called, useless gifts to our loved ones, has the Di- vine sanction. The lover gives his sweetheart costly gem, as sign of their engagement. To the baby we give silver spoon. Every wife on her wedding anniversary ex- poets her husband to present her with a boquet of flowers-not be- cause they are useful but because of the love that prompts them.
 Therefore. when I ask you, as Past Worthy Matron to accept in the name of your Chapter. this lit tie token of affection and regard. l do it with much pleasure for I know that the sincere love of ev- cry member of this Chapter will accompany the gift.
 When you wear it, assure you that it will act as talisman to guard you from any harm. It will be visible sign that you are con stantly surrounded by the loving thoughts and good wishes of many friends and what is surer pro tection against days of diversity than the knowledge of having many real friends.
 "In accepting this little jewel. dear friend. you are accepting of loyalty and friendship from us. as well as a token of our appreciation of your goodness to us. and your