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by her sister Alice Tyson, that had been written
by a convict in the Georgia State Prison.

“I thank thee, Lord, that Thou has made
The grass to grow, Each sun-kissed blade
A sparkle with the dew
My strength and trust renew.

I thank Thee, Lord, that Thou hast made
The birds to sing; without their aid
The day would be more drear
And Thou wouldst seem less near.

I thank Thee, Lord, that everywhere
Within this world, Thy loving care
Has put beside my way
Some help for every day.”

Florence M. Wetherald exhibited some beautiful
old needle-work in the shape of samplers done
by the grandmother and aunts of her husband.
One was made at the famous Ackworth
Friends School in England by Ann Earnshaw
who married the Minister, Thomas Wetherald celebrated
for his intelligence and eloquence.

India Downey contributed an excellent clipping
upon different kinds of hospitality. One
secret of entertaining one’s friends is to let them
come into our households and live as nearly
as possible like we do ourselves. The guest
who most enjoys himself, and is most enjoyed,
is he who comes unexpectedly. A truly
hospitable heart is not only always glad to
see those it loves, but to go out in sympathy
and kindness to those it does not love.”

Sarah T. Miller gave notice of the coming
Peace Mtg. to be held on 7th day at Friends Mtg
House when an address will be made by
Friend Dennis, said to be a most convincing
speaker. Mary E. Gilpin had
extracts from a recent speech of Felix Adler
of New York, known as “The friend of the working
man”, and assuredly the one who established
the first free kindergarten in N. Y. City, the first
District nursing among the poor, and Physical