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society of Edward P. and R. Bentley Thomas who
later left us to go to Baltimore and attend a
Bryan's banquet held there that evening.

In due time the meeting was called to order
by Mary Bentley Thomas who being hostess for the
day asked to be relieved from the duties as
secretary upon which Elizabeth C. Davis was appointed
to take her place.

The two sentiments given seemed to be fully approved
and were pronounced good, first-rate and
irresistible.

A letter of resignation from Sallie A. Bond
was received with much regret by all and there
was considerable demur about accepting it, but
at last it was decided that as she had
given the matter its due consideration, we
should allow her to judge for herself, but as an
honorary member, we hope often to have her
with us.

The first selection by Mary Bentley Thomas was
a most interesting description of the work that
had changed the notable old "Five Points" in
New York, from slums of the lowest order into
an attractive spot while a organized corps of
workers endeavor by association and teaching,
to interest the children more particularly, in
healthy games and emulation.

An Article read by Mrs. Massey, a guest,
was a plea to mothers to remember the two
natures in a child and to develope its