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Oak Grove. On the charming afternoon of 8/26
1897 the Association assembled at the home of Margaret
S. Hallowell, twelve members were present with ten
guests. Messages of love were received by Anna F. Gilpin
and Elizabeth C. Davis who were prevented by indisposition
from being with us, the secretary too being absent.
Sarah E. Stabler was asked to serve in her stead.

The sentiment given by M.S.H. was "It is only
the small soul that ever cherishes bitterness, for
the climate of a large and loving heart is too warm
for such a frigid plant. The article read by
Lydia G. Thomas pictured home life as free from
Bickerings where the business man can drop
anchor at eventide laying aside all care and
worry in the refuge of a happy home. Her other
selection gave the experience of a liquor dealer
who had gone out of the trade from honest conviction
of its nefarious character.

Albina Stabler was excused. Mary G. Colt read
"Three women" a " take off" on the Bicycle. Ellen
Farquhar's contribution told of the Klondike
that wonderful country only known to us since
June 15th 1897. Rebecca M. Stabler read for
Sarah H. Stone an address delivered by Susan
B. Anthony on the occasion of the recent Anthony
reunion at her birthplace in South Adams
Mass. where she first saw the light 2/20/1820.

Sarah T. Miller's theme was the improvement
in farm life, science having entered every
domain and creation, witness an instance