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Elizabeth C. Davis read a graphic account of the
Chinese quarter of New York and of the extraordinary
conglomeration of edibles exposed for sale.

Sarah E. Stabler advocated story telling to
children, well selected narratives being a gentle
and effectual mode of discipline. The secretary
gave some extracts from a Temperance essay
by Dr William I. Hill of Swarthmore containing
many admirable suggestions. she also read
poetry "Whats' in a name" which she said
should be sent to Charles & Annie Kirk who
have had much difficulty in finding one for their
little new son. Although both hostesses agreed
there was nothing in the gardens to repay a
visit a number ventured forth in the blazing
sunshine and found a very creditable array of
both vegetables and flowers and we concluded somebody
must have carried a watering pot pretty
faithfully to accomplish such results in this
phenomenal season. Adjourned to Belmont

Mary Bentley Thomas sec.

8/4 1898
On this date the Association met at Belmont.

The day was by no means a pleasant one, as to weather,
the day being cloudy and the air close and sultry, but
there was no suggestion of discomfort in the large airy
hall where we assembled and all the surroundings
were pleasant aids to a very enjoyable meeting.
16 members and 13 guests were present when we
were called to order by the secretary who read the