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January 8, 1918. (2)

John Kendrick Bangs on "1917", referring to the misery and woe of the year, but bringing some hope of good that might come from it. She then spoke of the controversy over the Barnard status of Lincoln, illustrating with a few pictures, after which she reviewed in a very clear manner the work done by our government since last April in preparation for war, the difficulties encountered, the complications arising in connection with the trusts, the railroads, the labor organizations, and the final experiemnt just undertaken of government control of the railroads. The peace negotiations between Russia and Germany, and the possible meaning in the future of England's securing of Jerusalem concluded a most interesting afternoon.
Margaret H. Chadwell.
Recording Secretary.