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happens be for the best. Real optimism is a
courageous attitude of mind, it is not the stupid
calling of black white. Observe the conventions of
your community and respect the opinions of others,
conform, but do not conform too much. Be polite
but not obsequious, economical but not stingy, loving
but not soft, brave but not foolhardy. The motto
of Solomon the wise was, ‘Miden agan’, (‘Nothing in excess’).
Perfection is not for mortals, but we can have
poise, its human equivalent. Gain balance in your
religion, your temperament, and in your virtues.” By Dr. Frank Crane.

Emilie T. Massey told of a remarkable exhibit in
N. Y. of S. American flowers and plants, - the orchids
were especially rare and beautiful and the valuation
place on them alone was $15000. Her
2nd selection was a sketch of Langly whose faith in
aviation was not quite justified before his death in
1906, - his enthusiasm was spoken of as “Langley’s
Folly” for years. She also told us something of
the convention of the Women’s Missionary Society
to be held in Los Angeles during Oct. at a large Methodist
Church in that city which combines more
different interests under one roof than can be found
in the world, it is claimed.

Eliz. T. Stabler, who had spent some weeks in
Wilmington interested us in a sewing for Belgian
refugee babies, given at the home of Mrs. William
Bancroft. Outfits were made for 15 little strangers
expected in England very shortly. The Clothing was
exactly modeled after that worn by peasant infants,
and seemed too singular for words, a description
overtaxes our powers. Eliz. had attended The New
Century Club and was delighted with a lecture by
the accomplished Miss. Janet Richards.

Rebecca T. Miller read a short story “Arms
and the Man”, - A tiny boy who was homesick
for the affection he had never received from
his young step-mother, finds love he had not
suspected the existence of, when she at last
holds him to her heart as his lost mother did.

Fanny B. Snowden gave further information
about Thomas Mott Osborn, the new warden of
Sing-Sing, who has already made marvelous
changes for the better, in the convicts under