Worthington Memory http://www.worthingtonmemory.org Contributor: Worthington Libraries -------------------------------------------------------------------- [Front cover] THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB 1902 1 THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB. Constitution. --- Article 1. Name - Object - Motto. The name of this association shall be THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB. The object of this association is to stimulate intellectual and moral development, and to promote good fellowship among its members. The motto shall be: "Who does the best his circumstance allows, Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more." Young. [Handwritten notation in right margin: Amendment by vote on 2/3/04, providing for both a Sec'y & Treasurer instead of only one person on both offices] Article II. Officers. Section 1. The officers of this association shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary-Treasurer, a Li- brarian and three Directors, whose duties shall be such as usually pertain to these offices. These officers shall consti- tute an Executive Board. Sec. 2. No member shall hold more than one office at a time, and two consecutive terms shall be the limit of any officer's service, though after a year's interval she shall again be eligible. Article III. Elections. Section 1. The officers of this association shall be elected by ballot without nomination. Sec. 2. The person receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected. Sec. 3. All vacancies in office occurring during the year shall be filled by the Executive Board in any manner that seems to them best. 2 Article IV. Membership. Section 1. Any woman of good moral standing, residing in Worthington or vicinity, may be elected a member of this association in the manner prescribed in the Constitution and By-Laws. Sec. 2. There shall be two classes of members in the association; they shall be called active members and associ- ate members. Sec. 3. Active members must pledge themselves to take part in the program whenever called upon to do so. Sec. 4. Associate members on payment of the fee may enjoy all privileges of the Club, except those of voting, proposing names for membership and presenting papers. Sec. 5. The active membership shall be limited to twenty-five. Sec. 6. The associate membership shall be limited to ten. Sec. 7. Application for memership must be made at a regular meeting of the association. Sec. 8. All such applications shall be referred to the Directors, whose duty it shall be to investigate the standing of the individual. Sec. 9. Upon a report of the Directors, at the next regular meeting, the membership shall ballot upon the same. Sec. 10. No candidate shall be elected to membership who has received three dissenting votes. Article V. Amendments This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of all members present; provided that notice of such amend- ment has been given at the previous meeting. --- 3 By-Laws. --- Article 1. The regular meetings of the Club shall be held every other week beginning with the first Wednesday in October, excepting June, July, August and September. They shall be held from two to four o'clock p.m. (standard.) Article II. The meetings shall be held wherever designated by the Ex- ecutive Board. Article III. The first regular meeting of March shall be the Annual Meeting. Article IV. At the Annual Meeting the officers shall be elected, and the subject chosen for the ensuing year. The new officers shall assume their duties at the first regular meeting in October. Article V. At the last meeting of the year, each officer shall read her annual report. Article VI. When vacancies occur in the ranks of active or associate members, any active member may present one name in writing to the President or Secretary. Associate members shall be given the preference as candidates for active membership. Artice VII. The annual fee for membership shall be fifty cents for [In line above, the words "fifty cents" have been lined through with hand notation of $1.50] active and one dollar for associate members; payable not later [In line above, the word "one" has been lined through with hand notation two dollars] than the first regular meeting in October. The money thus brought into the treasury shall cover the expenses of the club. Article VIII. In the discussion which follows a paper, and in business meetings, no member shall speak longer than five minutes at a time, nor more than twice on any one point, unless permission is granted by the President. 4 Article IX. Non-payment of dues, or a failure to perform an assigned duty unless excused by Executive Board, or an absence from two consecutive meetings without presenting an excuse, shall operate as a forfeiture of the membership of the person so delinquent. Article X. Order of Exercises of Regular meetings: 1. Call to order. 2. Program. 3. Minutes of Last Meeting. 4. Business. 5. Adjournment. --- 5 We the undersigned, active and associate members of the Fortnightly club, hereby pledge outselves to abide by the foregoing constitution and by-laws: 1. Mrs. Sarah A Aldrich 2. Grace Atkinson 3. Mrs. Parthinia M. Battitt 4. 5. 6. 7. Dille Dill 8. 9. Grace Griffith 10. 11. Mrs. B. W. Herrman 12. Julia Holt Nelson 13. 14. Mrs. J. H. Parsons 15. Mrs. W. C. Parsons 16. Mrs. Mary Thrall Phinney 17. Mable L. Phinney 18. M. Kendall Smith 19. Miss Penelope Smythe 20. Mrs. Ruth Van Loon 21. Mrs. H. P. McAdam 22. Mrs. H. P. Ward 23. 24. Faith Cornelia Welling 25. Mrs. Mary Wing THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB. Constitution. Article I. Name - Object - Motto. The name of this association shall be THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB. The object of this association is to stimulate intellec- tual and moral development and to promote good fellowship among its members. The motto shall be: "Who does the best his circumstance allows, Does well, acts nobly, angels could do no more." Young. Article II. Officers. Sec. 1. The officers of this association shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Librarian, and three Directors, whose duties shall be such as usually pertain to these offices. These officers shall consti- tute an Executive Board. Sec. 2. No member shall hold more than one office at a time, and two consecutive terms shall be the limit of any officer's service, though after a years interval she shall again be eligible. Article III. Elections. Sec. 1. The officers of this association shall be elected by ballot without nomination. Sec. 2. The person receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected. Sec. 3. All vacancies in office occuring during the year shall be filled by the Executive Board in any manner that seems to them best. Article IV. Membership. Sec. 1. Any woman of good moral standing, residing in Worthington or vicinity, may be elected a member of this asso- ciation in the manner prescribed in the Constitution and By-Laws. Sec. 2. There shall be two classes of members in the asso- ciation; they shall be called active members and associate mem- bers. Sec. 3. Active members must pledge themselves to take part in the program whenever called upon to do so. Sec. 4. Associate members on payment of the fee may enjoy all privileges of the Club, except those of voting, proposing names for membership and presenting papers. Sec. 5. The active membership shall be limited to twenty five. Sec. 6. The associate membership shall be limited to ten. -2- Sec. 7. Application for membership must be made at a regular meeting of the association. Sec. 8. All such applications shall be referred to the Directors, whose duty it shall be to investigate the standing of the individual. Sec. 9. Upon a report of the Directors, at the next regu- lar meeting, the membership shall ballot upon the name. Sec. 10. No candidate shall be elected to membership who has received three dissenting votes. Article V. Amendments. This Consitution and By-Laws may be amended by a two thirds vote of all members present; provided that notice of such amendment has been given at the previous meeting. ----oOo---- By-Laws. ----oOo---- Article I. The regular meetings of the Club shall be held every other week beginning with the first Wednesday in October, excepting June, July, August and September. They shall be held from two to four o'clock P.M. (Standard) Article II. The meetings shall be held wherever designated by the Executive Board. Article III. The first regular meeting in March shall be the Annual Meeting. Article IV. At the Annual Meeting the officers shall be elected and the subject chosen for the ensuing year. The new officers shall assume their duties at the first regular meeting in October. Article V. At the last meeting of the year, each officer shall read her annual report. Article VI. When vacancies occur in the ranks of active or associate members, any active member may present one name in writing to the President or Secretary. Associate members shall be given the preference as candidates for active membership. Article VII. The annual fee for membership shall be fifty cents for active and one dollar for associate members; payable not later than the first regular meeting in October. The money thus brought into the treasury shall cover the expenses of the Club. -3- Article VIII. In the discussion which follows a paper and in business meetings no member shall speak longer than five minutes at a time, nor more than twice on any one point, unless permission is granted by the President Article IX. Non-payment of dues or a failure to perform an assigned duty unless excused by Executive Board, or an absence from two consecutive meetings without presenting an excuse, shall operate as a forfeiture of the membership of the person so delinquent. Article X. Order of Exercises of Regular Meetings. 1. Call to order. 2. Program. 3. Minutes of Last Meeting. 4. Business. 5. Adjournment. Officers -- 1902..3. President. . . . . . Mrs. Mary Wing, 1st, Vice-President, Mrs. H.P. McAdam, 2nd, Vice-President, Mrs. Joseph Parsons, Secretary-Treas. . . Mrs. Eric J. Nelson, Librarian . . . . . Mrs. B.W. Herrman, Board of Directors: Mrs. H.P. WArd, Mrs. Harriet Welling, Mrs. Cless, -----oOo----- 10 January 10th 1902. A meeting was held at Mrs. Harriet Welling's. Mrs. Wing was chosen temporary chairman, and a secretary pro. tem was also appointed. Discussion of constitution was first taken up, point by point. The name "Fortnightly Club" was decided upon. Mrs Hermann read the proposed con- stitution, article by article and section by section. It was adopted after full discussion, with some changes. Officers were then elected, as follows: President - Mrs. Mary Wing. 1st Vice-Pres. Mrs. McAdam. 2nd " " Mrs. Joseph Parsons. Secretary-Treas. Mrs. Eric J. Nelson. Librarian - Mrs. B. W. Herrman. Board of Directors: Mrs. Ward Mrs. Harriet Welling Mrs. Griffith. The meeting was then adjourned Faith C. Welling. Sec. P.T. 11 January 15th 1902. The first regular meeting of the Fortnightly Club was held at the home of Mrs. B. W. Herr- man, seventeen members being present. After being called to order by the Pres- ident, the Club began the study of Mac- beth, under the direction of Mrs. Jos. Parsons. The reading was prefaced by a short ac- count of the historical origin of the story, by Mrs. Herrman, an explanation of the meaning of the word tragedy, by Miss Well- ing, and by the story of Lady Macbeth as told by Richard Grant White, ready by Mrs. Will Parsons - Mrs. Parson asked that the fact be noted that the climax of the play occurs in the middle act, also that the story is divided into four parts or stages - viz. "temptation", "decd," con- cealment," and "nemisis" or "retribution". The first act was then read and dis- cussed. At the business meeting which follow- ed - five names of candidates for active membership were presented, and referred to the Board of Directors: By Mrs. Herrman - Miss Grace Griffith " Miss Welling - Miss Dill - " Miss Atkinson - Mrs. Harvey Gruver. " Mrs. Phinney - Miss Mabel Phinney 12 By Mrs. Jos. Parsons - Miss Penelope Smythe A letter of application for books to be loaned by the State Library, was read, and was signed by the members present, after which adjourn- ment was had. Mary Wing Prest. Julia Nelson, Secy. _______________ Jan 29 '02. The club was called to order by the First Vice-President, who occupied the chair until the arrival of the President. Before beginning the reading of the sec- ond act of Macbeth, Inverness, the supposed site of Macbeth's castle, was located on the map of Scotland, and a short account of the town was read by Mrs. McAdam. Mrs. Par- sons told the club of hearing a lecture by Prof. Moulton, in which he gave the play as a Greek tragedy, and said that Macbeth was the most poetical of Shakespeare's characters. Mrs. Will Parsons read an account - both legendary and historical - of the coronation stone, which has been for many centuries a part of the coronation chair used in the crowning of British sovereigns. The minutes of the last meeting were read 13 and corrections ordered. The Board of Direc- tors reported favorably upon the names of candidates submitted at the last meeting, after which a vote was taken which resulted each of in the unanimous election of ^ the five ladies to membership in the club. The subject of a reception for the benefit of the Worthington Library and Reading Room was then disucssed, and it was decided to hold such a reception at Mrs. Herrman's house on the afternoon of February 14th. A special meeting was called for January 31st, to make arrangements for the proposed entertainment, after which the Club ad- journed. Mary Wing, Prest Julia Nelson, Secy- ___________ Feb 12th 1902 With nineteen members present, the Fort- nightly read the 3rd and 4th acts of Macbeth. Mrs. Parsons suggested a review of Scottish history, as a preparation for the next meeting, and asked that some- thing be learned of Edward the Confessor. It was voted that the expenses of the proposed reception be met by a temporary 14 loan of funds in the Club treasury, the matter of final settlement to be adjusted at some future time. There being no further business, the Club adjourned. Mary Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. __________ 2/26 '02 The Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. Herrman's, sixteen members being present. The last act of Macbeth was read, and Mrs. Parsons reviewed the play, deducing as its great moral lesson the fact of the possibilities for evil which are in every character. This speech of Mac- beth's, in regard to the witches that tempted him, she wished us to remember: "They met me in the day of my success." The temp- tation of Jesus Christ in the wilderness, was spoken of, as also coming just after his hour of triumph. Mrs. Parsons also read Sir Henry Irving's comments upon the char- acter of Macbeth, whom he styles "a poet with his brain, but a villain with his heart." The Tempest was agreed upon, as the next play to be read. 15 After the reading of the minutes the matter of the disposal of receipts from the Club's reception was taken up, and it was agreed that the sum of twenty- five dolalrs should be turned over to the Treasurer of the Public Library & Reading Room, to be used as the Board of Directors of that institution should see fit. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs. Herr- man for the use of her house on recep- tion day, and the Secretary was instruct- ed to convey the thanks of the Club to Mr. Ward for his donation of invitations The other members of the Club also ex- pressed their gratitude to the Committee in charge of the reception, and a small rembrance was voted to the maid who attended the door. There being no further business, the Club adjourned. Mary Wing, Prest- Julia Nelson Sec-Treas ____________ 16 March 12, 1902 The meeting was called to order by the President. The study of Shakespeare's Tempest was begun. Mrs. Parsons made a few introductory remarks, reading what Lowell has to say of this play. Miss Griffith read the plot. Mrs. Parsons then assigned the parts and the first act was read. Business meeting was then held, it being the regular time for the annual meeting and election of officers. The former officers were reelected, without exception. A report from the Librarian was heard. It was voted that no member should retain a book from the club library for a longer period than two weeks without returning it, in order that other members may have oppor tunity to read it. A book may be renewed for another two weeks, in case there is no other application for it. Mary Wing, Prest. F. C. Welling Sec.-Treas pro tem __________ 17 March 26 1902. The club was called to order by the President, sixteen members being present. The second and third acts of the Tempest were read - Mrs. Parsons first speaking of the fact that the keynote of action in this play is struck in the very first act - that this is true of every one of Shakespeare's plays - Miranda, Ariel and Caliban were named as the three principal characters, Ariel being the connecting link with the higher, Caliban with the lower world, & Caliban representing the lowest type. She also spoke of the fact that all tribes of people have some conception of the diety, always like themselves, no better, no worse. The nobler a man's nature, the higher his conception of God. In discussing what work should be undertaken next year, it was voted to continue the study of Shakespeare, and each member was asked to submit, at the next meeting, a list of the six plays she most wished to study. The subject of a club calendar was touched upon, but full discussion of it was postponed to another meeting. The resignation of Mrs. Dr Smith as active member was received. There being no further business, the 18 club adjourned Mary Wing Prest. Julia Nelson Sec-Treas. __________ April 9th '02 With eleven members present, the Fort- nightly Club was called to order by the Pres ident. Before reading the concluding act of the Tempest, Mrs. Parsons called attention to the significance of the names of the characters - Caliban being an anagram of the word cannibal; Ariel being almost aerial; Miranda meaning wonderful. She spoke of the beauty of Mi- randa's characters ["s" crossed out] and the conditions under which she ["she" crossed out] her life had been spent, saying that no other one of Shakespeare's charac ters could have filled her place. In the matter of selecting plays to be read at next year's meetings, the Club agreed to leave the choice entirely with Mrs. Parsons The resignation of Mrs. Dr. Smith, on ac- her count of ^ removal from the village, was accepted with regret. Mrs. McAdam presented the name of Mrs. Cless, as a candidate for active membership Adjournment followed Julia Nelson Sec-Treas. Mary Wing Prest 19 April 23rd 1902 Meeting was called to order by the presi- dent. Review of the Tempest was held. Mrs. Parsons had a set of questions pre- pared. A diagram of the plot was explain- ed by Mrs. Smythe. A number of opinions concerning the play were quoted, and Browning's beautiful "Caliban" was read Then the program for the next year's work, which Mrs. Parsons had prepared, subject to the approval of the club, was read. It is as folows: October 1-15-29 Cymbeline. 1902 November 12-26 Julius Caesar. December 10-24 January 7-21 King JOhn February 4-18 1903 March 4-18 Hamlet April 1-15-29 May 13-27 A Winter's Tale or Midsummer Night's (with collateral readings) Dream In the business meeting the execu- tive committee reported favorably on Mrs. George Cless's name, and she was unanimously elected a member of the 20 club. Associate members, printing of cal- endars, and excusing of absences were discussed. Adjournment folowed. Mary Wing, Prest., Faith C. Welling Sec. pro.tem. __________ May 7th 1902 The meeting was called to order by the President. Before taking up the study of "As You Like It," Mrs Parsons read Prof. Dowderr's comments on the play, which he calls the sweetest and happiest of Shake- speare's comedies, having no plot, no hero, no tragedy, no climax. She also read a description of the forest of Arden, saying that bits of it could be found in all of the plays. The first three acts were read. The subject of a club calendar was again brought up, but it was decided to devote the money in the treasury to another purpose. The club then adjourned Mary Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson, Sec-Treas- ___________ 21 May 21 1902. The meeting was called to order by the First Vice President. The third and fourth acts of As You Like It were read, and it was decided that an extra meeting of the club should ^ be held on June 3rd, in order to finish the play. Mrs. Parsons invitation to hold this meeting at her home was accepted. There being no further business, the club adjourned. Mrs. McAdam V.P Julia Nelson Sec-Treas __________ [Mrs. Herrman proposed the name of Mrs. Steckel [as an associate member. __________ Annual report - Year ending 5/31 1902. ___________ The Fortnightly Club was organized in Jan- uary 1902, its object being, in the words of the Constitution: "to stimulate intellectual and moral development, and to provide good fellowship among its members." Twenty charter members were enrolled and at the second meeting, five addition- al names were proposed for memberhsip, so that the constitutional limit of twenty- five active members was soon reached. 22 One member has been lost, by her removal from the village, but the vacant place was immediately filled. Ten associate members are provided for by the Con- stitution. Nine of these still remain open. Ten regular meetings have been held since the club's organization with an average attendance of fifteen. Three mem- bers have been present at every meeting: Mrs. Parsons; Mrs. Herrman; and Mrs Smythe Those who have been absent but once during the half-year of the club's life, are as follows: Mrs. Aldrich; Miss Dill; Mrs. Phinney; Miss Mabel Phinney; Mrs. McAdam; Mrs. Wing. Absences, in nearly every instance, have been una- voidable, and a spirit of interest has been manifested by the members, which gives fair promise of pleasant and profitable work in the future. Three of Shakespeare's plays have been read and studied: Macbeth, The Tempest, and As You Like It. This work has been done under the direction & leadership of Mrs. Joseph Parsons, who has most freely and generously given to the club of her store of garnered comment and opinion, and of personal thought and study, bringing 23 to her task an unbounded enthusiasm, and a joy in her work, that have proved to all an inspiration and a delight. The Club has also had help in the way of books pertaining to the study of Shakespeare. These were loaned by the State Library. Not all of the club's efforts, however, have been with an eye to self-advance- ment. Early in Feburary, the sad plight of the Worthington Reading Room & Pub- lic Library was brought to notice, and it was decided that a benefit reception should be given. This reception was held on the afternoon of February 14th, at Mrs. Herrman's home. The rooms were light- ed with many candles, & quaint gowns of long-ago were worn by the hostesses, who looked as if each might have stepped from some old-time picture. The result of this pleasant afternoon was a gift of twenty-five dollars to the reading room. For next year's work, Mrs. Parsons has outlined for the Club the following program:- 1902 - Oct 1-15-29 Cymbeline. Nov. 12.26, Dec 10.24 Julius Caesar. 1903 Jan 7, 21, Feb. 4-18 King John. Mch 4-18 Apl. 1-15-29 Hamlet. May 13-27 A Winter's Tale, or Mid- summer Night's Dream. 24 With most of the members of the Fort- nightly, attendance at the club meetings requires some extra effort. The temptation is often strong upon some busy woman to give up going, and to work on in the rut and grind of her everyday living. But it is something more than an under- standing of Shakespeare that she gains, something that cannot be measured not estimated. The outdoor air sets her jang- ling nerves in tune; after five minutes' walk she is ready to say, with Whittier: "The windows of my soul I throw Wide open to the sun." And when those windows are opened, the pleas- ant air comes in, the sunshine, and the singing birds. She meets her sister members, themselves refreshed, bright-eyed, glad-heart- ed. When she goes home again, she is a new creature. Life is brighter, for some of the dust has been rubbed off. The Fortnightly Club has reason to be proud of this season's work. Perfect harmony and accord have characterized its meetings. This club of women has had no dissensions; there has been, throughout, good-fellowship and always it has lived up to the spirit of its motto: "Who does the best his circumstance 25 allows, "Does well; acts nobly; angels could no more". Julia Nelson Sec-Treas- THE FOREST OF ARDEN [Text left column] One always associates "As You Like It" with the forest of Arden, natural- ly, and if that forest cannot be found in close proximity to a club gathering, at least the next best thing is to read the play out of doors and under the trees, which if not situate in the de- lightful forest made famous by Rosa- lind and Orlando's love episode, are at least every bit as beautiful. The last meeting of the Fortnightly club of Worthington was devoted Tuesday afternoon to the finishing of the play of "As You Like It," to the accompaniment of rushing wind, the whistle of the oriole, the trill of the meadow lark, and the occasional note of the blue bird, who reiterated the fact that it was "lovely, lovely," as a lawn fete as well; a basket picnic, a feast mental and material, and the meeting place, the lawn of Mrs. Par- sons' house, could not have been im- proved upon. A committee of gentelmen represent- ing the Worthington Reading Room, for which the Fortnightly club has done much in the way of money and donations of books, was present and urged upon the club the advisability of the members assuming responsibility [Text right column] of conducting the affairs of the library. This was discussed and a committee composed of Miss Dill, Miss Faith Welling, Miss Grace Atkinson and Mrs. Gruver was appointed to confer with the other committee and to see in what way the Fortnightly club might assist in the work of keeping up the library and reading room without as- suming the entire responsibility. After the reading of the secretary's report by Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Wing, president of the club, presented to Mrs. Parsons on behalf of the members a set of Denton J. Snyder's notes on Shakes- peare. Mrs. Parsons was taken utter- ly by surprise, and while her words were few, no one could doubt her pleas- ure and delight in this evidence of love and admiration on the part of the club she has so faithfully directed over the devious paths that lead to clearer Shakespearean understanding. There are few women so well versed in the work of the great dramatist as Mrs. Parsons, and none who love him bet- ter, and it is this thorough apprecia- tion and knowledge on her part that has been the means of enthusing the members of the club to such an extent. At the close of the afternoon refresh- ments were served from a flower deck- ed table, and the Shakespeare study club ended its year in a blaze of glory. Mrs. Smythe's report in Columbus Dispatch June 4 '02. 26 June 3rd 1902. The Fortnightly Club held its last meeting for the season at the home of Mrs. Parsons, making of it a gala occasion, with guests invited & refreshments served. The final reading of As You Like It was out of doors & under the trees. A committee of three - Mrs ["s" crossed out] Badger, Mr. Gruver & Mr. Goble, representing the Worthing- ton Reading Room, waited upon the club, and ["and" crossed out] spoke in behalf of the library, asking if the ladies would not be willing to take the management of it. They reported the library in debt, about $45,00. This, or at least a part of it, they would try to liquidate. As to the patronage of the library, 250 books had been drawn out during the month of May, with an average of 300 books every month. The Club declined to assume the entire responsibility of carrying on the library, but a committee of four -- Miss Welling, Miss Dill, Miss Atkinson & Mrs. Gruver - was appointed, to confer with the people & to agitate the ques- tion of carrying on the reading room. Mrs Stickel was voted an associate member of the club. After this reading of the Secretary's annual report, Mrs. Parsons was presented with 27 Snyder's commentaries on Shakespeare, in three volumes, in token of the Fortnightly's grate- ful appreciation of her devotion to its interest. Julia Nelson Sec. Treas- __________ June 25 '02 A called meeting of the Fortnightly was held at Hotel Central, to receive the report of the Library committee. Miss Atkinson reported twenty-two new memberships, and an offer to $1.00 per month from Mr. Wood, provided the library retained its present quarters. The Secretary was ordered to report to the Board of Control of the Library, the Club's decision not to assume entire manage- ment of the Library; to report the number of new memberhsips, & the offer made by Mr. Wood, & to present a proposition from the Fortnightly, to establish an Exchange in the library, to be carried on by the librarian, & for the benefit of the library - The meeting then adjourned Julia Nelson - Sec. Tr- 28 August 20th 1902 At a called meeting of the Fortnightly Club was held at Mrs Wing's in the interest of the Worthington Library. It was concluded that nothing more could be done by the Fort- nightly, until some action had been taken by the Board of Control in regard to finding new quarters. The Secretary was instructed to address a letter to the Board, stating that the ladies stood ready to establish their ex- change, whenever the Board should be pre- pared to reopen the library. Julia Nelson Sec-Treas. [Newspaper clipping] "CYMBELINE" STUDIED. Worthington Woman's Club Takes Up Shakespeare's Drama. A delightful afternoon was spent by the members of the Worthington Fort- nightly club, at their first meeting of the season, held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Harriet Welling was the hostess for the afternoon and 15 ladies were present. Mrs. Parsons gave an introductory talk on the drama "Cymbeline," speak- ing of it from an historical and lit- erary standpoint and calling attention to its exquisite poetry, the sweet purity and dignity of Imogen, its principal female character, "A shop of all the qualities that man loves woman for." Following this the first act was taken up, each member being assigned a part for reading. When the study of "Cymbeline" is concluded, "Julius Caesar" will be taken up to be followed by "Hamlet" and "A Winter's Tale." Should time permit, still other dramas will be added to the list so that a most interesting year is anticipated. At the business session five applica- tions were received for membership, and were referred to the membership committee. The next meeting will be held Oct. 8 at Hotel Central, where all subse- quent meetings will be held. 29 Sept 24th 1902 The Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mrs. Harriet Welling, and was called to order by the President. The first act of Cymbeline was read, an after ^ introduction giving the story of the play. The resignations of Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Phinney, from the active membership of the club, were accepted, with regret. To fill the vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by the resignation of Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Cless was elected. Mrs. Smythe, at her own request, was transferred from active to associate member- ship. Mrs. Stickel's name was placed upon the active list, she formerly having been an associate member. The following names were proposed for associate membership- Mrs. Turner by Mrs. Dr. Welling Mrs. McGinnis " " Wing Mrs. Sullivan " " Nelson Mrs. Cleveland " " Cless Mrs. Coomler " " Herrman It was decided that the place of meeting should be, for the present, at Hotel Central, & the Club then adjourned, to meet 30 two weeks from date- Julia Nelson Sec-Treas. 10/15 02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, and was called to order by the Vice-President. Thirteen active, and two associate members were present. Mrs. Harriet Welling gave a synopsis of the first act of Cymbeline, and told something of Imogen's character, after which the second act was read, also a portion of the third. The Board of Directors reporting favorably upon the five candidates for membership, their names were balloted upon, and all were elected associate members. The First Vice President appointed Mrs. Wing a committee of one to confer with Mrs. VanLoon & arrange with her for the use of the hotel parlor as a regular meeting place for the club. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Mrs. McAdam Protem Julia Nelson Sec. Treas. 31 10/29 '02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central and was called to order by the President. Sixteen memers were present. Mrs. Parsons gave a synopsis of Cymbeline, after which the third and fourth acts were read. Mrs. Wing reported that the Club could have the use of the Hotel parlor at twenty-five cents a meeting. This offer was accepted. There being no further business the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. T. __________ 11/12 '02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with thirteen active and four associ- ate members present. The last act of Cymbe- line was read, after which a review of the play, with a short sketch of the Druids and their religion was given by Mrs. Parsons. Miss Welling read Emerson's description of Stonehenge. Mrs. Grace Pinney expressed a wish to come back into the club. The rules were suspended and she was reinstated as an active member. Mrs. Wing proposed the 32 name of Mrs. Eleanor Smith as an asso- ciate member. Mrs. Groover laid the matter of finding a home for the reading room before the club, but no definite action was taken. It was decided to hold the next meeting on Friday afternoon, November twenty eighth. There being no further business the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing Prst, Helen Parsons Sec. pro tem. 11/28 '02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central and was called to order by the President. In the absence of Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Herrman directed the reading of the first act of Julius Caesar. A motion was carried to give an enter- tainment for the benefit of the reading room and a meeting to consider the matter was called for Wednesday, the 3rd of December,at5 3 P.M, at Hotel Central. Mrs. Dr. Welling proposed the name of Mrs. McCullough as an active member, & the name of Mrs Fisher as a candidate for asso- ciate membership, was proposed by Mrs. Aldrich. 33 There being no further business the Club adjourned. Mrs. Wing, Prest., Ruth VanLoon Sec proptem. 12/3 02 A called meeting of the Fortnightly Club was held at Hotel Central. A motion was made that a reception be given at the home of Mrs. Ward, on New Year's night. This was carried. It was also moved & carried that Mrs. Parsons be at the head of the reception committee, and Mrs. VanLoon at the head of the refreshment committee. The matter of engaging a part of Bonelli's orchestra was left open. Printed invitations were decided upon, and refreshments served were to be sandwitches ["t" crossed out] of two kinds; coffee, chocolate & fruit punch. Mrs. Ward was appointed to have charge of arrangement of tables, and the appointing of those who should serve. Suspending the rules of the Club four new members were then elected, Mrs. Stoneman's name having been proposed by Mrs. Parsons- as follows: Active members - Mrs. McCullough, Mrs. Stoneman. Associate " - Mrs Eleanor Smith, Mrs. Fisher. Mrs. Cleveland was transferred from the associ- ate to the active list. Adjournment followed. Mrs. Wing, Prest. Reported by Mrs. VanLoon. 34 12/10 '02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, with eleven active and two associ- ate members present. Act first of Julius Caesar was re-read, also part of act second, after a short talk by Mrs. Parsons on the source from which play is derived. The next regular meeting falling upon the day before Christmas, it was decided to postpone the meeting until the following Friday. The Club's New Year reception was then con- sidered. A motion was carried that a certain part of Bonelli's orchestra be engaged. Three- hundred printed invitations were decided upon the style and wording of them to be left to Mrs. Ward, and the printing to be put into the hands of Mr Ward. A motion to that effect was made and carried. A special meeting for next Wednesday Dec 17 at 3 P.M, was called, to make further arrangements, at which meeting each member was asked to present a list of the names of friends to whom she wished to send invi- tations. There being no further business the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing, Prest, Julia Nelson Sec. Treas- 35 12/17 02 A special meeting of the Fortnightly was held for the purpose of completing arrangements for New Year's reception. The matter of engaging part of Bonelli's orchestra was reconsidered and decided against. A motion was made and carried that the engaging of an adquate amount of help for the occasion be left to Mrs. Ward. The providing of candles was left to Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Cless- The number of invitations was cut from 300 to 150. Each member was requested to bring her list of invitations to the next meetnig. Adjournment followed. Julia Nelson. Sec. Treas- 12/26 02 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, fifteen active and two associate members being present. The reading of Julius Caesar was resumed, a part of the second act, and all of the third being read and discussed. Lists of invitations were revised and then 36 invitations were distributed among the members. Mrs. Phinney asked that she be excused from acting upon the reception committee. There being no further business the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. Treas. __________ Jan 7th 1903 The Fortnightly met at Hotel Cent- ral with twenty members present, the largest attendance of the year. Mrs Parsons gave a short talk on the first triumvirate, after which the read- ing of Julius Caesar was completed. Instead of taking up Hamlet as the next play to be considered, it was de- cided to read Antony and Cleopatra. A report of receipts from the Colonial reception was read, and bills were ordered paid from the receipts. The question of a gift to the library was post- poned until another time. The matter of payment of dues and sending excuses for absence was ["was" lined through] as required by the by-laws, was discussed and the secretary was instructed to notify those delinquent, & to send to them a copy of the by-laws relating to the subject. 37 There being no further business, the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing Prest. Julia Nelson Sec.-T. __________ 1/21 '03 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, with twenty active and three associate members present, also one visitor - Mrs. Sheldon. After introductory readings from Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Herrman - the study of Antony and Cleopatra was begun, the first act and a portion of the second being read. At the business meeting which follow- ed it was decided to give twenty five dol- lars to the Worthington Library, a part of this being the profits from the Colonial recep- tion, the remainder to be taken from the funds in the Club treasury. At Mrs. Harriet Welling's request, she was transferred from the active to the associate membership list. There being no further business, the club ajourned. Mrs. Wing, Prest- Julia Nelson Sec.-Treas- 38 Feb 4th 1903 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, with nineteen members present, and was called to order by the President. The obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle was des- cribed by Mrs. Phinney, Mrs. Fisher and others, & a short account of Cleopatra, as being typic- al of the pagan woman, was read by Mrs. Ward. Mrs. Parsons recommended for club reading three books by Geo Ebers, as bearing upon Egypt -- The reading of Antony & Cleopatra was then resumed. After the reading of the minutes, Mrs. Herrman reported that it was the wish of the Library officials that the $25.00 given by the club should be devoted to the purchase of books. The President appointed the fol- lowing committee to buy the books: Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Parsons & Mrs. Herrman. The binding of magazines already owned by the Reading Room was recommended. Miss Hill was reinstated as a club member, and the name of Mrs. Wyant as a candidate for membership was proposed by Mrs. Aldrich. Adjournment followed. Mrs. Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. 39 Feb 24th 1903 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central, and was called to order by Mrs. Ward. After introductory remarks by Mrs. Parsons, the study of Antony & Cleopatra was resumed, [letter crossed out] part of the third, and all of the fourth act being read. A list of books for sale at second hand was presented by one of the commit- tee, & was ordered submitted to Mr Ward. The subject of Natural Gas for Worthington was brought to the attention of the club by Mrs Ward, after which followed adjournment. Mrs. Ward Prs protem Julia Nelson Sec. __________ March 4 '03 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central and was called to order by the President. Mrs. Cless read from Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women the poet's conception of Cleopatra, after which the reading of Antony & Cleopatra was completed. This was followed by Prof. Lonsberry's summing up of the play, read by Mrs. Will Parsons, and by questions upon various points with comments by Mrs. Parsons. Coriolanus was announced as the next play to be read. 40 The chairman of the committee appointed to purchase books for the library being absent, Mrs. Herrman reported that more time was desired & the matter was laid upon the table. The Librarian - Mrs. Herrman - then read her annual report, which was ac- cepted. It being the club's annual meeting, officers for the coming year were elected, as follows: President - Mrs. Geo. H. Class 1st Vice Mrs. Harry P. Ward 2nd " Mrs. Mary Phinney Sec. Treas. Mrs. Harvey Gruver Librarian Mrs. Jos [crossed out] Will Parsons. Board of Directors: Mrs. Mary Welling Mrs. Archie [various crossings out] Stickel Mrs. N. M. Cleveland. There being no further business, the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. Treas. __________ 41 3/18 03 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central & was called to order by the President. Fifteen members were present and one visitor - Miss Prouty. Mrs. Parsons read the legendary story of Coriolanus, and a number of other items of interest bearing upon the play, after which the first act was read. A motion was made & carried that a gift of flowers be sent to Mrs. Herrman & her baby daughter. There being no further business, the club adjourned. Mrs. Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. Treas. __________ 4/1 03 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central and was called to order by the First-Vice President - Mrs McAdams. Twenty one members were present and one visitor. The reading of Coriolanus was continued, the second act being the day's lesson. There being no business, the club adjourned. Mrs. McAdam V. P. Julia Nelson Sec-T. 42 April 15th 1903. The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central & was called to order by the Pres- ident. Twenty members were present. Mrs. Parsons read an outline of a play, which she had prepared in response to the club's celebration of her birthday on April 13th. The third act of Coriolanus was read. Mrs. Wing presented the name of Miss Prouty, as a candidate for active memberhsip in the Club. Adjournment followed. Mrs. Wing, Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. __________ April 29th 1903 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with the Sec. Vice President in the chair. Fourteen members were present. The reading of Coriolanus was continued. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, the rules of the club were suspended and Miss Prouty was unanimously elected a member. There being no further business, the club adjourned. Mrs. Ward Prest- Julia Nelson Sec. T. __________ 43 May 13th 1903 The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with thirteen members present and was called to order by Mrs. Phinney, the V.P. elect. After some discussion, it was decided to read the last act of Coriolanus, as a pre- liminary to the more careful consideration of it when Mrs Parsons should be present. There being no business, adjournment followed. Mrs. Phinney V. P. Julia Nelson, Sec.Treas. __________ May 27th 1903 The last regular club meeting of the year was held at Hotel Central with eleven mem- bers present. The reading of Coriolanus was completed. The annual report of the Treas- urer was read and accepted, and there being no further business the club ad- journed- Mrs. Wing Prest. Julia Nelson Sec. T- 44 October 9. 1903. The Fortnightly Club held its first meeting for the year with twenty active and two associate members present. The club was called to order by Mrs. Wing, the retiring president. The president elect, Mrs. Cless presided over the remainder of the meeting. After some introductory remarks by Mrs. Parsons, the club began the study of Hamlet. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The report of the Celebration Committee was read and accepted, and the committee discharged. Mrs. Ward moved that the club give a Centennial Party at the home of Mrs. Mary Welling on the evening of October 29, for the benefit of the Public Library. Mrs. Phinney moved that the President appoint a committee of three to make arangements for the reception. Mrs. Welling, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Wing were appointed on this committee. Mrs. Ward moved that Hotel Central be the per- manent meeting place for the Club. Adjournment Mrs. Cless, Pres. Marie Groover. Sec'y. Treas. 45 October 23, 1903. The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central and was called to order by the President. Twenty active and three associate members were present. The second act of Hamlet was read. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Wing moved that we proceed at once to the elections of members. Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Milne, Miss Gardner, and Mrs. Webster were unani- mously elected to associate membership, and Mrs. Kumler and Miss Dill were transferred to the active list. The report of the Reception Committee was read and accepted. Mrs. Herrman moved that the reception be held on Friday, October 30, instead of Thursday, October 29. Mrs. Ward moved that the club pay ten dollars ($10.00) for an orchestra. After reading the lists of names of those to be invited to the reception, the Club adjourned. Mrs. Cless, Pres. Marie Gruver, Sec'y-Treas. 46 Nov. 4. 1903. The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with seventeen active and eight associate members present. The meeting was called to order by the president, after which the club resumed the study of Hamlet. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Parsons moved that a note of thanks by tendered Dr. and Mrs. Welling for their beautiful hospitality. Mrs. Herrman moved that the extra dollar for the orchestra be placed with the other reception expenses for dispersal. Mrs. Welling moved that we hold our next meeting on Friday, Nov. 20, and the following meeting two weeks from that date, to accomodate Mrs. Parsons. Adjournment. Mrs. Cless. Pres. Marie Groover, Sec'y.Treas. Called meeting. Nov. 11. 1903. The Fortnightly Club held a business meeting at the home of Mrs. Ward. The meeting was called to order by the president. The exepnses of the reception were discussed. Mrs. Cless, Mrs. Milne and Mrs. Kumler each 47 subscribed one dollar to meet the deficit. Mrs. Herrman moved that one dollar be given Auntie Hamilton for her services at the reception. Mrs. Krumler moved that Mrs. Parsons be instruct- ed to assure Mrs. Harriet Welling that the club desired her to retain her membership as long as she cared to do so. Mrs. Herrman moved that Mrs. Ward be in- structed to invite Mrs. Leasure to be the club's guest for the year. Mrs. Ward moved that the secretrary be in- structed to send a formal note of thanks to Col. Kilbourne for his gift to the library fund. Mrs. Herrman moved that the expenses of the reception be paid from the club treasury. Mrs. McCullough moved that Mrs. Ward be a comittee of one to secure to room, for- merly occupied by Squire Miller, for a reading room, and to interview the Board of Control to ascertain whether they are willing for the Fortnightly Club to assume control of the library. Adjournment. Marie Gruver. Secy. Treas- Mrs. Cless. Pres- 48 Nov. 20. 1903. The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with seventeen active and two associate members present. The meeting was called to order by the first vice-president. The club enjoyed the study of the fourth act of Hamlet. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the called meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Ward moved that a room on the south side of the Kilbourne Building had been secured at $3.00 per month, to be used as library and reading room and also that the control of the books had been granted. Mrs. Aldrich very kindly invited the ladies to spend the following Monday afternoon with her at her home. Mrs. McAdam moved that the invitation be accepted. Mrs. Herrman moved that a penny colelction be taken at each meeting to meet the current expenses of the club. The collection amounted to eleven cents at this meeting. Mrs. Pinney moved that a vote of thanks be extended to the ladies who cleaned the room to be used as library. Mrs. Stickel moved that a committee be appointed to solicit subscriptions for the maintainance of the library. Mrs. McCullough, 49 Miss Prouty, and Miss Gardner were asked to serve on this committee. Adjournment. Mrs. Ward Vice. Pres. Marie Gruver Sec'y. Treas. December 5. 1903. The Fortnightly Club met at Hotel Central with twenty active and two associate members present. The club was called to order by the president. Mrs. Parsons read a very interesting article on Hamlet written by Mrs. Alexander, after which, the club completed the reading of Hamlet. The vice-president took the chair during the business meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mrs. McCullough, chairman of the solicit- ing committee reported that the committee that it best to postpone their work until after Christmas. Mrs. Cleveland moved that the report be accepted and the committee continued. Mrs. Milne announced that a gift of twenty five ($25.00) dollars had been received from Mrs. William Deshler of Columbus. Mrs. Parsons moved 50 that a vote of thanks be extended Mrs. Deshler. Mrs. Welling made a statement concerning what had been done thus far in the library. Motions were made instructing the secretary to convey the club's thanks to those who had aided in fitting up the library, including Mr. Robert Lewis, Mr. Worthy Lewis, and Mrs. Welling. Mrs. VanLoon moved that the officers and executive board of the club constitute the executive library board. Mrs. Ward requested that the ladies meet Tuesday at one o'clock to put the library in readiness for use. Adjournment. Mrs. Ward vice-president Marie Gruver- Secy. Treas. Called meeting. December 8. 1903. The Fortnightly Club had a called meeting at the Reading Room for the transction of business and arrang- ing the books of the library. In the absence of the president, the meeting was called to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Ward. Mrs. Welling was appointed secretary pro- 51 tem. It was moved by Mrs. McAdam and seconded by Miss Prouty that Mrs. Carsons be given five dollars with which to purchase a set of books of Norse History and Mythology. Mr. Ward having resigned as committee to spend the twenty-five dollars received last year for books, Mrs. Parsons suggested that a comittee of three be appointed to invest the remaining twenty dolalrs in books for the library. Mrs. McAdam made a motion to that effect, seconded by Mrs. Kumler. Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Cless were chosen, they to choose a third member of said committee. Miss Prouty was appointed to see about getting lamps for the library. It was decided to hold the regular meetings of the club on Wednesdays. The club then adjourned to meet at the Reading Room on Wednesday, December 16, 1903. Mrs. Ward. vice-pres. Mary C. Welling Secy pro. tem. 52 December 16. 1903. The Fortnightly Club met in the Reading Room and was called to order by the vice-president. Sixteen active and three associate members were present. The rules were suspended and business was attended to before the reading. The secretary pro-tem made a state- ment of the business done at the called meeting. Mrs. Wing moved that we employ a librarian to take charge of the reading room and that a committee of two be appointed to confer with the member who had been suggested as librarian. Mrs. Welling and Mrs. Parsons were appointed to serve on the committee. Mrs. Parsons read some history pre- paratory to the Study of King John. The Club then took up the reading of King John. After the reading of the minutes, the club adjourned. Mrs. Phinney-Second vice-president Maris Gruver. Secy-treas. 53 December 30- 1903. The meeting was called to order by the president with fifteen members and one visitor present. As usual the club proceeded to read, the lesson for the day being Act II Scene I to Act III Scene III King John. Owing to the absence of the secretary, the reading of the minutes of the preceeding meeting was omitted. Mrs. Parsons reported that the committee on Librarian had ascertained that Mrs. McCullough would take charge of the library four afternoons of each week for two dollars per week. On motion of Mrs. Pinney the club voted to employ Mrs. McCullough. The formal opening of the library was then discussed and on motion it was decided to entertain the public at large on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, January seventh - The president appointed Mesdames Phinney, Milne and Ward a committee on refreshment, and Mrs. Kumler, Miss Prouty and Mrs. Herrman a committee on decoration. Mrs. Milne reported a gift of ten ($10.00) dollars from Mr. Lyman Gardner 54 for which the secretary was instructed to return a vote of thanks. Mrs. Will Parsons was appointed a committee of one to assign serving hours to the ladies. On motion the club adjourned. Mrs. Cless. President. Mrs. B. W. Herrman - Sec'y pro-tem- Called meeting. January 5. 1904. Committee on hours. Mrs. Will Parsons reported. Committee on refreshments. Mrs. Ward, and Mrs. Milne reported as having all arrangements made. Committee on decoration. Mrs. Kumler - Mrs. Herrman and Miss Prouty reported. It was decided to hire a boy to keep coal box filled. The matter was left in the hands of Mrs. McCullough. Mrs. Stickel appointed committee on lamps for the reception. Mrs. Kumler offered to donate five years of St. Nicholas to the library. It was moved and seconded that inquiries be made as to rates for binding them. Resolved to ask those who attend the reception to donate good super- 55 fluous books from their private libraries. Resolved that the librarian be em- powered to buy all things necessary to run the library in a decent and reputable manner- Adjournment. Mrs. Cless. Pres- Mrs. Milne-Secy pro tem. Jan. 13. 1904. The Fortnightly Club met in the Reading Room with fifteen active and three associate members present. The meeting was called to order by the presi- dent, and the club resumed the study of King John. The minutes of the two preceding meetings and of one called meeting were read and approved. Mrs. Parsons moved that the club meet Wed Jan. 20 and thus alternate with the Noman's Musical Club, to accomodate the ladies who belong to both clubs. Mrs. Welling was appointed to assist the secretary, as her duties had been greatly increased by the library work. The secretary read Mrs. Webster's resig- nation as a member of the club 56 Mrs. Herrman moved that the resignation be accepted. As the name of Mrs. Leasure had been before the executive board and had been reported upon favorably, the club proceeded to ballot upon her name. Mrs. Leasure was unanimously received. Mrs. Herrman moved that a vote of thanks be sent Mr. Frank Wright for his gift of coal. Miss Prouty moved that the club send flowers to Mrs. Nelson- Mrs. Welling moved that we hear the health lecture in the reading room Friday afternoon at two oclock. Adjournment. Mrs. Cless. Presdient. Marie Gruver. Secy. Treas. Jan. 20. 1904. The Fortnightly Club met in the Reading Room with fourteen active and five associate members present. Mrs. Phinney, second vice presdient presided. After completing the reading of King John, Mrs. Parsons reviewed the play and assigned the characters for King Richard II. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 57 Miss Prouty reported that the flowers for Mrs. Nelson had been purchased at a cost of $1.50 and delivered. Mrs. Herrman moved that the flowers be paid for from the club treasury. Mrs. McCullough moved that the $3.60 received from the health lecture be placed in the club treasury. Mrs. Herrman read Article V of the constitution and gave notice that she would propose an amendment at the next meeting changing the office of secretary-treasurer to two separate offices. Mrs. Parsons urged the members to be prompt and regular in attendance. Adjournment. Mrs. Phinney. Vice-Pres. Marie Gruver Secy- Treas- Feb. 3. 1904- The Fortnightly Club met in the Reading Room with 12 active and 5 associate members present. Mrs. Wing acted as president for the afternoon The study of Richard II was begun - The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved- Roll call- By request, the constitution and By Laws 58 were read. Mrs. Herrman proposed an amendment to Article II, Section I of the constitution changing the office of Secy- Treas. to two offices. Mrs. Welling moved that the amendment be adopted. The secretary read Mrs. Welling's resignation as a member of the Executive Committee. Mrs. Herrman moved that the resignation be accepted- Mrs. Welling was elected Treasurer- Mrs. McCullough gave her monthly report as librarian. Adjournment. Mrs. Wing Pres. pro tem- Marie Gruver Secy- Feb. 17- 1904 The Fortnightly Club was called to order by the President, 15 active and 3 associate members being present. The study of Richard II was resumed- The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Roll call- Miss Mabel Phinney resigned as a member of the club- Mrs. Phinney moved that the resignation 59 be accepted. The president announced that Mrs- Herrman had been appointed by the executive committee to fill the vacancy in that committee caused by the resignation of Mrs. Welling. Adjournment. Mrs. Cless-Pres- Marie Gruver-Secy- March 2- 1904. The Club was called to order by the President and resumed the study of Richard II. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read- 19 active and 4 associate members responded to roll call- Mrs. VanLoon moved that the note written by Mrs. Parsons be embodied in the minutes as a tribute to the memory of Mrs. Nelson- the name of Mrs. Rufus Weaver was voted upon and unanimously received- Mrs. Cless announced the name of Miss Faith Welling. Mrs Herrman moved that the resignation be received. The names of Mrs. Frank Wright and Mrs. E. L. Wood were proposed- Miss Prouty moved that Mrs. Milne be made 60 chairman of the soliciting committee. Mrs. McCullough, librarian, made her monthly report. Mrs. Herrman moved that the report be accepted. Mrs. Parsons moved that the club thank the century club for its gift of magazines. Mrs. Phinney moved that the Club ex- tend a vote of thanks to the librarian for her faithful efficient service. This being the annual meeting, the club proceeded to the election of officers as follows- President, Mrs. Cless. 1 Vice " - Mrs. Ward 2 " " - Mrs. Kumler Secretary - Mrs. Milne Treasurer - Mrs. Welling Librarian - Mrs. McCullough- 1st member executive committee-Mrs. Stickel 2nd " " " Mrs. Cleveland 3rd " " " Mrs. Herrman. Adjourment. Mrs. Cless - Pres - Marie Gruver - Secy- 61 March 16- 1904- The Club was called to order by the President, and proceeded to the study of the lesson- The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved- 16 active and 4 associate members responded to roll call- The names of Mrs. Frnank Wright and Mrs. Ed Wood were unanimously received. Mrs. Parsons moved that the reading room be closed on the following afternoon in respect to Mr. Grardner- Mrs. Parsons moved that the secretary be instructed to send a note of thanks to Prof. Cole- Col. Kilbourne, Mr. Postle, and Miss Lori Washburn. Mrs. Phinney moved that the present secretary and all future secretaries keep an account of their expenses, to be paid from the club treasury. Mrs. Herrman moved that a fine of a penny a day be imposed for fail- ure to return a book at the end of two weeks unless renewed. Mrs. McCullough was appointed a committee to attend to having the 13 years of Harper's bound- Mrs. Phinney moved that the secretary 62 send a note of sympathy to Miss Gardner. Miss Gardner having asked to be released from the collecting committee, Mrs- Bishop was appointed in her place. Adjournment- Mrs. Cless. Pres. Marie Gruver- Secy March 30. 1904. The Fortnightly Club was called to order by the president. Richard II was completed. An interesting review was had, led by Mrs. Parsons- Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved- At roll call 17 active and 3 associate members responded- Mrs. Welling, as Treasurer of club, announced that the Club was now out of debt and that there was 27 cents in the treasury. A note from Miss Stella Gardner was read, in answer to the expressions of sympahty from club- Adjournment Mrs. Cless. Pres- Mrs. Stickel Secy pro tem. 63 April 13. 1904. The Fortnightly Club was called to order by the president. A beautiful paper in "Ornithology" was read by Mrs- Parsons- This subject altho foreign to the regular course of work laid out by the club, was highly appreciated by all. The play Henry IV was begun- minutes of previous meeting read and approved. At roll call 20 active and 6 associ- ate members repsonded- Report of librarian read and accepted. Motion for Librarian to send in list of books wanted from State Circulating Library carried. Motion that the invitation to join City Federation of Columbus Clubs be declined with thanks, carried- Motion to adjourn. carried- Mrs. Cless Pres- Mrs. Stickel-Secy pro tem. 64 In remembrance of the beautiful life now exchanged for a higher, the members of the Fortnightly Club offer this tribute of their loving regard- It cannot be more fragrant than is the memory of her whom we have been privileged to call one of our own band ever since its formation. We are sure that her unassuming worth and lovely helpfulness in forwarding its best interests, will stimulate us all to higher endeavor and more unselfish living. May the Lord which has led your beloved out of our sight-for a season, uphold and guide you, "Until the day break, and the shadows flee way." In behalf of the Fortnightly Club- Faithfully yours, Mira C. Parsons- 65 April 27-1904. The Club was called to order by the President, and the reading of King Henry IV was continued. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved- At roll call 12 active and 1 associate member responded. Mrs. VanLoon moved that Mrs. Parsons be empowered to write to her friend, Miss Wilson inviting her to give a talk on Japan for the benefit of our library. Mrs. Herrman moved that the librarian be instructed to call upon the treasurer to defray expenses of cleaning. Mrs. Phinney moved that a vote of thanks be extended the librarian of overseeing the cleaning of the library. Adjournment. Mrs. Cless-Pres,- Marie Gruver-Secy- May 11- 1904 The Club was called to order by Mrs- Parsons, the president and vice presidents being absent. The first part of King Henry IV was completed. The minutes of the previous 66 meeting were read and approved- 14 active and 4 associate members responded at Roll Call- Mrs. Parsons reported that Miss Wilson was at her services to give a lecture on Japan- Mrs. Herrman moved that the lecture be given Thursday evening June 9. at the school hall- Mrs. Herrman moved that the next regular meeting be held May 18 instead of May 25. The Club decided not to disband for the summer until we had read the second part of King Henry IV. After Mrs. Parsons assigned the characters for the play the club adjourned to meet May 18. Mrs. Phinney vice-pres- Marie Gruver-Secy. May 18- 1904. The Club was called to order by Mrs. Phinney. Acts I And II of the Second part of King Henry IV were read- The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved- At roll call 10 active and 3 associate members responded- 67 Mrs. Herrman moved that we give an afternoon entertainment at which Miss Wilson will give a talk and after which an informal tea will be held- and a silver offering taken. Mrs. VanLoon moved that the price of the tickets be 25 cents- Adjournment. Mrs. Phinney vice pres- Marie Gruver-Sec'y- 8 active and 1 associate member were present at the called meeting of the Fortnightly Club- Mrs. Ward moved that $60 be set aside for the purchase of books- Mrs. Parsons moved that the former purchasing committee be retained until Jan. 1- 1905. It was moved that the palmist be thanked by note from secretary, also that thanks be extended the gypsies, and Miss Ruth Geiger for a book- Col. Kilbourne's gift of a full set of Abbott's History and a set of Shake- speare were examined by the ladies- Adjournment. Mrs. Cless. Pres Mrs. Milne Secy - pro tem - 68 Sept. 21. 1904 The Fortnightly Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Herrman-The meeting was called to order by the president 17 members were present. Mrs. VanLoon moved that Mrs. Ward be instructed of investiage the matter of insurance. Mrs. Herrman moved that we have the library open Thursday and Sunday afternoons and Tuesday and Friday evenings. Mrs. Ward moved that Mrs. Kumler's offer to give six books be accepted with thanks. Mrs. Ward reported purchase of 82 books at a cost of $51.49. Mrs. Van Loon moved that report of book committee be accepted. Mrs. Ward moved that we have a Christmas bazarre. Mrs. Van Loon moved that the Bazarre be held the first Tues-Wed. and Thurs- in Dec. Mrs. Herrman moved that an admission of 5 cents be charged, to be refunded if a purchase is made- Mrs. Ward moved that Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Cless constitute a managing committee. 69 Mrs. McCullough moved that $15 be put in the hands of the managing committee for the expenditure of necessary material. Mrs. Herrman moved that the town be divided into sections, and the president assign solicitors as she sees fit. Adjournment- Mrs. Cless-Pres- Marie Gruver. Secy- Sept. 28- 1904- The meeting was called to order by the president. Mrs. Cless reported for Mrs. Ward that the books could be insured by the officers of the club. Mrs. Herrman moved that Mrs. Welling be instructed to ask for repairs in the chimney and door- Mrs. Parsons moved that Mrs. Ward be instructed to continue the matter of in- surance. Mrs. Herrman moved that Mrs. Ward be instructed to have bills printed- Mrs. McAdam moved that the motion be laid on the table till next week- Mrs. Herrman moved that the motion to charge 5 cents adminssion to the bazarre be reconsidered. 70 Mrs. McAdam moved that Mrs. Groover be instructed to find out about Mr. Lewis' storeroom- Mrs. Herrman moved that we have a fish ponD- Adjournment- Mrs. Cless. Pres- Marie Gruver. Sec'y- Fortnightly Club met in Library Oct. 5th. First act of Henry V read. Eleven active, two associate members were present. Minutes of last meeting werE read and approved. Mrs. Ward reported that the Com. had insured the books to the amount of $200- Mr. Lewis donating his commission. Com. discharged. The Secretary was instructed to thank Mr. Stickel for his map, Mr. Miller for donation of $5- and Mr. J A Jeffrey for $25 - for books for Library. The resignations of Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Frank Wright were accepted. Mrs. Gruver inserted name of Miss Elizabeth Turner as Associate Member. Mrs Herrman gave notice that at next meeting she would propose change in by law VII 71 After general discussion of the coming Bazaar in December- Adjourned Mrs. Cless. Pres- Lydia Milne Sec- Fortnightly Club met in Library. Oct. 19th Sixteen active, two associate members present. Read the second act of Henry V. After roll call, minutes of last meeting read and accepted. Miss Elizabeth Turner was elected associate member. The name of Mrs. G. W. Foster was presented by Mrs. Welling-as associate member. Mrs. Stickel moved that associate members be not required to present excuses for absence from Club Meetings. Mrs. Herrmans amendment of by law VII. viz: that the annual fee for membership shall be $1.50 for active and $2 for associate members - was adopted. The Secretary was instructed to send note of thanks to the Little Helpers of Mrs Eldridge's school, for donation of books. Adjourned. Mrs. Cless Pres. Lydia Milne Sec- 72 Fortnightly Club met in Library Nov. 2nd Sixteen active, one associate member present. Read Act 3rd of Henry V. Mrs. G. W. Foster was elected an associate member of the Club. Resignations of Mesdames Aldrich Critchfield, Kumler, McGuiness, Wing and Bishop and Weaver were received Mrs Smith and Mrs Myers became active members. The Secretary was instructed to return thanks for gift to the Library of Howe's Historical Collections of Ohio. Mrs. McCullough resigned as custodian of Shakspearean Library - Secretary was instructed to notify State Librarian Galbreath of that fact, and of the election of her successor, Mrs Jos. Parson. Other business was transacted relative to the coming Bazaar - Mrs. Cless Pres. Lydia Milne Sec- Fortnightly Club met Nov. 16th - Twelve active one assocaite member present Read Act IV of Henry V - Mrs. Turner presented the name of Mrs. George Pagels. Miss Prouty that of Mrs. M Ricketts as associate member 73 On account of the great amount of business preparatory to the Bazaar a called meeting was held Nov. 23rd at which ten members were present. Mrs Ward and Mrs Leasure were appointed Com. on butterfly decorations. Mrs Ward was instructed to make arrangements for heat in Mr Bishops store room where Bazaar is to be held - Mrs Ward was instructed to look after the posters and other methods of advertising - Mrs McCullough reported that Miss McLaughlin had consented to come on to supply a palmist. The Sec. reported that the Curtis Publishing Co. of Philadelphia had responded to her appeal for aid and sent one of their Church Booths where subscriptions will be received for Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post. Mrs McCullough and Mrs. Welling were each given permission to buy a book for their Club business. The following ladies were appointed to take charge of the different departments at the Bazaar- Mrs Welling Home Journal Mrs Parsons Mrs Phinney 74 Refreshments - Mrs. Myers Mrs Van Loon Toys. Herrman - Stickel Will Dolls Babbitt Bishop Frank Wright Domestic Cleveland Turner Fine arts Mrs. Groover Fancy Mrs Mac Adam Candy Mrs Smith Pop corn Miss Prouty Mrs Ricketts Fish pond Ward Milne Mrs. Cless Pres. per Lydia Milne Sec. Nov. 29th 04 Fortnightly Club met in Reading room. Fourteen members present. The last act of Henry V. was read and Mrs Parsons assigned the parts for next play. Henry VI. The resignation of Mrs. Walter Sullivan was received and accepted. Mrs Leasure and Miss Turner were transferred to list of Active members. Mrs. Geo. Pagels and Mrs M. U. Ricketts were elected associate members of club Mrs. Cless Pres. Lydia Milne Sec. 75 Dec. 14th '04 Fortnightly Club met as usual - fourteen members present. Commenced the reading of Henry VI - After roll call the Treasurer cheered us with the report that the Bazaar had netted to us nearly $170- It was decided not to remove from our present room. Also to empower the Librarian to arrange to have it kept warm- Mr. McCullough was authorized to secure necessary moulding to keep out the cold. Mrs. Cleveland moved Sec. be instructed to thank Mr. Bishop for the use of his store room. Mrs. Herrman moved that Mr Mark Myers be thanked for his very useful aid during the past week. The name of Mrs G. W. Foster was added to the list of active members- Adjourned Mrs Cless Pres. Lydia Milne Sec. The weather being stormy the ["copy 1" notation in left margin] Club postponed their meeting from Dec. 28th to Jan. 4h - at which time sixteen ladies responded to roll call. Read Act II Henry VI- The report of the Librarian 76 showed that 932 books had been drawn from the Library since Oct. Mrs Van Loon moved that the Library be opened on Tuesday afternoon in addition to the present hours. It was decided to try it for one month as an experiment. Mrs. Cless Pres Lydia Milne Sec- Jan 11th 1905 was such a stormy day that only eight ladies responded to their names at roll call. Act III Henry V was read. As there is now so little busines to transact it was decided to try to read two acts of the play at each meeting Mrs. Cless Pres per Lydia Milne Sec. Club met in Reading Jan 18th - 16 active 1 associate member present. The first part of the play of Henry VI was finished. No business was transactaed. Mrs. Cless Pres Lydia Milne Sec. 77 Fortnightly Club met in Reading room Feb 1st with thirteen active, one associate member present. Two first acts of Part II Henry VI were read - The Treasurer reported $206 in Treasury. Mrs. Herrman moved that $40 be set aside as a book fund to be used at the discretion of the Committee - The ladies who are mending books reported slow progress, but decided to persevere. Owing to the illness of Mrs Parson, the grip and the severity of the weather the reading on Feb. 13th was omitted. Mrs. Cless Pres - L. I. Milne SEc - Club met March 1st for election of officers - Result President Mrs. Allen O Myers 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. B C McCullough 2nd Vice Pres. Mrs. S. B. Battitt Sec. Mrs. J. M. Milne Treas Mrs. D. H Welling Ex - Committee Mrs. Elinor Smith. Mrs. Bernard Herrman - Miss Sarah Prouty. On motion of Mrs. Welling, the Club decided to take agency for sale of goods for [?] & Pickering[?] to raise funds for Reading Room 78 Mr Miles McCullough offered to give a play during coming warm weather, the net proceeds to be given to the Library fund. Accepted. Mrs. Cless Pres. L. I. Milne Sec - Seventeen members responded to roll call on April 12th at the home of Mrs Parsons. They read Acts III & IV of part II - Henry VI. No business of importance transacted. Mrs. Cless Pres Mrs. Milne Secy- Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mrs Parsons April 26th. Ten members present. They finished reading part-II Henry VI and read act 1 Part III. Mrs. Phinney moved that after finishing Henry VI we read Midsummer Nights Dream to close the season. There was also a hint of out door readings during June. Mrs. Parsons moved that Mrs McCullough Mrs Herrman Mrs Ward and Mrs Welling be a committee to formulate rules for the government of the library and the use of the books. The ladies were pleased to have with them at this meeting one of the charter members of the Club. Mrs. Waldo Fay - Mrs. Cless. Pres per L. Milne Sec. 79 May 10th found but nine club members at Mrs Parsons home, but a visit from one of the former members, Mrs. Park Welling saved us from having the smallest meeting on record. Acts II & III of Third part Henry VI were read. Committees were appointed to arrange for celebration of Mrs. Parsons Golden Wedding Anniversary. Refreshments Mesdames Ward, Van Loon and Myers Decorations- Stoneware Stickel, Herrman There was no meeting on Mary 24th owing to serious illness of Mr. Parsons. May 30th Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Parsons.- celebration given to them by Club for entertainment of their old friends in Columbus. June 7th Ten members responded at roll call. The reading of Henry VI was finally finished. Mrs Ward moved that the thanks of the Club be given to Mr J J McDonald, for period- -icals donated. Mrs Welling moved that during vacation the library be opened but twice a week- hours to be decided by Librarian. The Treasurer was given authority to pay for the type writing of Mr Miles McCullough's forthcoming play - 80 The Golden Years Love, do you remember Our childhoods happy springtime in the day of long ago How we picked the golden blossoms all along the wayside growing Till my pinafore and basket both were filled to overflowing And we said we'd love each other long as dandelions blow? Love, do you remember That perfect summer evening and the light on sea and land When the roses, golden hearted in the sunsets dying glory Seemed to listen as you whispered in my ear the old, old story And my answer was a rosebud, safely laid within your hand. Love, we do remember How together we have journeyed when the summer days were bright Till all their bloom is faded and the golden rod is shimmering We will walk our Autumn pathway, hand in hand toward days declining For we know through lengthened shadows we are facing to the light. 81 Love we will remember The winter day is coming when our wayfaring will cease With our golden sheaves all garnered for the Master's re-appearing May the Lord of faithful pilgrims, when our journeys end is nearing Grant us entrance in together to the Beulah Land of Peace. Written by Mrs Parsons and read at the Golden Wedding May 30th 1905 July 12th Thirteen members met at Mrs Wards - read thru first acts of a Midsummer Nights Dream - also met July 19th in same place and finished same. At first meeting Mrs Jos. Parsons presented the name of Mrs Grosvenor Hutchins - Miss Prouty that of Miss Anna Dill for membership - Both ladies were duly elected on July 19th Adjourned-- Mrs Cless Pres. per L. Milne Sec. 82 Annual Report of Secretary for 1904-1905 From Oct 5th 1904 to July 19th 1905 there were seventeen meetings of the Fortnightly Club of Worthington with an average attendance of thirteen. Not a large showing as to numbers, but as to intellect - immense! The Treasurers report shows that there has been paid for all expenses of Library and Club leaving us now in Club fund $6.30 in Library fund $127.79. The Librarian tells us that there have been 3374 issues of books - of which the largest 400 - was in March. Last catalogue number being 819. Our first meetings were distinctly discouraging On Nov. 2nd nine resignations were received. but those left worked on with renewed vigor. The active membership of twenty five was filled immediately from the waiting list - while there were two new associate members. Early in December a Bazaar was held. All labored faithfully - plead with our town folk to subscribe to the Ladies Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post - bought each others handiwork, enjoyed ourselves tired ourselves completely out, and with a courtly[?] assistance from those most benefitted by the books, netted a goodly sum for the Library. 83 As custodians of the Library we have received help as follows: Col. Kilbourne gave us our Booklovers Shakespeare and eighty miscellaneous volumes. Mr Lewis his commission on Ins. of books. Mr. Bishop his store room for Bazaar while Mr. Marshall kindly tended our fires during that time. Through Mr. McGuiness we received Howe's History of Ohio - Messrs Frank Cole, Harvey Groover and J J McDonald donated periodicals. Mark Myers worked long and faithfully at the Bazaar - Checks were received by Mrs Parsons from Jeffrey and C A Miler - donations of books from Mrs. Kumler and The Little Helpers of Mrs Eldrigdes school. Nor must we neglect to mention one of our own members Mrs Elinor Smith, who generously gave us one hundred copies of her famous book "Forty Cooks-" As a Club we thank Mr Stickel for our beloved map, which shows so many hours of patient skillful labor - Mr Halford Postle made type written copies of Constitution and By laws which have proved very useful - Owing to the severe weather and the serious illness of Mrs Parsons, there were no meetings of the Club from Feb. 1st to April 12th and ever since then we have had various unavoidable interruptions to our work- 84 We have read the play of Henvry V-the three parts of Henry VI and a Midsummer Nights Dream. We enjoyed renewing acquaintance with our old friend Price Hal - now bearing his kingly honors. We rejoiced in his victories over the French lord[?] in love and war. We have waded knee deep in gore with la Purcelle and have seen her led away to torture and shameful death. We have stalked solemnly beside the sheet shrouded, candle bearing Duchess of Gloucester in her peniten- -tial pilgrimage. We have listened to the scoldings of the ambitious and bitterly disappointed daughter of frisky King Rene -fair Margaret of Anjou. We have wandered in a rose garden with the quarrelsome Dukes of York and Lancaster - have witnessed the rise and fall of their [?] Jack leade. Have wondered at the wiles of the King Maker and have felt real grief over the unkingly prattle of the unworthy offspirng of our bluff, brave Henry V and his lovely Katharine of France. Almost are we relieved when assured that he is really dead. 85 Notwithstanding interruptions, griefs and disappointments during the past season we have had one really truly great pleasure. Mr Jos. H Parsons and Miss Myra Clarke were married in Worthington Mass. May 30th 1855 on purpose to allow the Fortnightly Club of Worthington Ohio to finish their season with a Golden Wedding of their very very own. We flatter outselves that we did it. "And we're sure We'll love each other Long as dandelions blow." Lydia I Milne Sec- 86 Fortmightly Club met in Reading Room, Oct. 4. Twenty members responded to roll call. Two visitors present, Mrs Budd and Mrs Vail. After short review of chronological chart by Mrs Herrman, of map by Mrs. Stickel and of the preliminary history by Mrs Parsons, the ladies read the first act of Richard III. Mrs Cless, the returning President introduced her successor Mrs Myers - who called the business meeting to order. Mrs Stickel presented the name of Mrs Budd, for associate membership. Adjourned - Mrs. Myers. Pres. per L. Milne Sec. Fortnightly Club met in Reading Room Oct 18th Owing to severe storm but twelve members present. Read Act II and first four scenes Act III - Richard III. Mrs Budd was elected an associate member of the Club. The Librarian reported that one hundred books had been donated to the Library by First Methodist Church of Columbus, for which she had thanked them in the name of this Club. As the books were given through Mrs. McCullough's instrumentality, she received a rising vote of thanks. Mrs Welling moved that $6.50 be put aside to pay for making fires and opening Reading Room for Club meetings - Mrs McCullough called attention to the fact that books for blind can be obtained from State Library. Mrs Myers Pres - L. M. Sec. 87 Club met as usual Nov 1st Seventeen present Finished Act III read all Act IV Richard III Name of Mrs Kumler proposed for associate membership by Mrs McCullough. Mrs Myers Pres per L. Milne Sec. Nov. 13th. Fifteen members present. Finished reading Richard III - had general review of the whole play. Characters assigned for Henvy VIII. Mrs Kumler elected associate member Mrs Myers Pres per L Milne Sec. Nov 29th. Seventeen members attended Club meeting. After interesting review of history intervening between Richard III and Henry VIII by Miss Dill, a birdseye view of the wives of Henry VIII by Mrs Ward and description of the field of the "Cloth of Gold" by Mrs Stickel - the first act of Henry VIII was read. The Treasurer reported $51.50 as result of Mr Miles McCulloughs play and Secretary who instructed to express to him the gratitude of the Club for his generous expenditure of time, labor and brains. Mrs Herrmans suggestion of another entertain -ment to be given soon was laid on the table. 88 Mrs Welling and Mrs Milne were appointed Committee to secure new quarters for Club Meetings and Library. Mrs Myers Pres. L. I. Milne Sec. Twenty one responded to roll call at the last meeting in Mr. Goble's room, Dec. 13th 05 - Read Act II Henry VIII. The idea of concert and reading was given up on account of condition of public piano. Mrs Ward, Mrs Cless and Mrs Van Loon were appointed a committee to get up an 'Old Maids Convention" to be held in Feb. Committee for room reported that the one over Mr Leasures Drug Store can be secured on reasonable terms - Report accepted committee continued. Mrs. Myers Pres. L. I Milne Sec. Mrs. Aldrich - Miss Wright Nineteen members and two visitors were at Mrs Wellings Dec. 27th. Read Act III Henry VIII. Committee on a room reported that the furniture and books had been moved, partition built, gas put in, but papering not yet finished. Report accepted. Committtee discharged It was decided for the winter months to keep Library open on Sunday and Thursday 89 afternoons, Tuesday and Friday evenings. Committee on "Old Maids" reported and continued. During the week Mrs. Stoneman asked to be transferred to Associate Membership. Mrs Budd having applied for Active Membership was given her place. Mrs Myers Pres per. L. I Milne Sec. There were nineteen members at first meeting of Club in bright new quarters, Jan 9- Read act IV and Scene I Act V of Henry VIII Parts assigned for the next play "A Writers Tale." Amusement Committee reported that the Macccebees had already made arrangement to give the "Old Maids Convention" so that was given up - Treasurer reported about $125 in Library fund. It being necessary to raise more money each lady was appointed a Committee on Ways and Means to bring to next meeting at least a suggestion as to method of raising funds. Mrs Myers Pres- L. I Milne Sec- Jan 24th Nineteen Club women met to finish reading the Historical Plays of Skakespeare. After the reading we were entertained with 90 a most interesting and instructive paper by Mrs Parsons, reviewing the work of the last three seasons and delightfully bringing to mind former lessons. Various schemes for raising funds suggested, but no decision reached Mrs Myers Pres L. I Milne Secy Feb 7th 1906 There were seventeen members present. Read two acts of Winters Tale - Flowers were sent to Mrs Herrman and her new son. Thirteen ladies attended a called meeting Feb 9th Mr. A O. Myers kindly offered to deliver his lecture on Graft for benefit of the Library. The ladies gratefully accepted his offer and the lecture was given in the School Hall Feb. 13th Mrs. Myers Pres per L. I. Milne Sec. Feb. 21st Seventeen members present. Read ACt III, part of Act IV of Winters Tale. It was decided to give the play of Breezy Point and the characters of that play were assigned. Mrs. McCullough reported an accumulation of magainzes in the Library and suggested that the older ones be sent to Dublin, where they were desired. Mrs. McC. also promised us extra shelving for our library - donated by trustees of M E Church. 91 Mrs Ward moved that the thanks of the Club be entered on the records to Mr. A O Myers for his kindness in delivering his lecture for us. Mrs Myers ordered on record thanks to Major Ward for printing bills and tickets. Mrs. Phinney proposed the names of Mrs John Winter and Mrs Ray Winter for associate membership. During the week Miss Turner sent in her resignation - on account of illness in the family. Mrs Kumler transferred to active list. Mrs Myers - Pres. Lydia Milne Sec. March 7th Twenty one members present at the Annual Meeting. Officers elected Mrs Allen O Myers Pres. Mrs B C McCullough 1st Vice Pres. Mrs S B Babbitt 2nd Vice Pres Mrs H P Ward Treasurer Mrs W C Parsons Secy. Ex. Com. Mrs Elinor Smith. Miss Prouty. Mrs Stickel. Mrs John Winter and Mrs Ray Winter elected ass. members. Secretary was instructed to thank Mrs H M Hubbard for periodicals donated. It was decided to continue the study of Shakespeare next year beginning with Troilus and Cressida. March 14th. Fourteen members spent the day at the Reading room mending the worn books. Mrs Myers Pres L. I. Milne Sec. 92 March 21st 1906. Twenty one members present. Finished reading "Winters Tale"-characters assigned for Othello. Book Commitee reported purchase of 33 volumes of Marion Crawfords, 15 volumes of Washington Irvings Works- Mrs. Ward proposed the name of Mrs Vail for associate membership It was decided to buy the necessary materials for mending books and to ask the Librarian to call together the working members when necessary. The play is indefinitely postponed. Mrs Myers Pres. L. I Milne Sec. Only fifteen ladies were at the meeting on by Mrs Ward April 4th After the reading ^ of an interesting and instructive paper on Venice - its history and peculiarities - the Moors - Salvini's opinion of one very particular Moor - the first act of Othello was read. Mrs. Vail was elected an associate member. Mrs Welling presented the name of Mrs Eric Nelson for membership. At business meeting where Mrs McCullough presided it was decided to hold a market for Reading Room. April 14th- At called meeting April 11th eleven present. arrangements were perfected for market which was held from 10 to11:30 A M. netting the sum of $25.35 Mrs. Myers. Pres. L. I Milne Sec. 93 April 18th. Sixteen members present. Read Act II -part of Act III of Othello - Mrs. Nelson elected associate member. No other business transacted. Mrs. Myers Pres. L. I Milne Sec May 2nd Sixteen members present. Mrs. Parsons was unavoidably absent, but the ladies read last scene of Act III all Act IV of Othello. Miss Grace Robinson presented the library with 16 years of Century Magazine. A letter was received from Mr. Galbreath, State Libra- -rarian - asking the Club members to express preference as to books to be sent in travelling library Mrs Myers Pres. L. Milne Sec. May 16. Twenty three present at final meeting for the season at Mrs. Grosvenor Hutchins home. Othello was finished and report read Annual Report of Librarian The Reading Room has been open on all regular dates except legal holidays - Books used 2989 Traveling libraries received 3 - Donations as follows: 100 books from First M. E. Church Columbus Four vols. Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society publications from E O Randall Three books from Mrs Case One Miss Robinson One Edmond Budd 62 volumes bought, No. books added during year. 171 94 Number of books catalogued 990 Two large boxes of books received from Miss Robinson Prof. Cole has remembered us with magazines and papers Columbus and the Worthington Magazine Clubs also send their periodicals to the Reading Room. Mrs Babbitt gave a years subscription to the "American Boy" a bright, healthy periodical that is thoroughly enjoyed by the young folks. After the Magazines received during first part of the year had been read by the villagers they were sorted and made into bundles and sent to the different schools in the district. The Church papers were sent to the Colored Church. This service was rendered by Mrs Welling and Mrs Ward. The Club gave one day to book mending. Largest number of books were issued in November and March Greatest number issued in an afternoon 50. Librarian has met the incidental expenses of the room with fines collected, and has a balance on hand of 1.17 Respectfully Submitted Mrs B C McCullough. Secretary's Report During the Club year now ending, from Oct 4th 1905 to May 16th 1906 there were seventeen meetings of the Fortnightly Club with an average attendance of 19- Jan. 19th found us removed from our former airy room to our present bright quarters. In addition to donations from our old friends of last year the Reading Room received 100 books 95 from First M. E. Church of Columbus- Miss G. Robinson gave sixteen years of Century Magazines. Mr Miles McCullough and his able troupe gave the whole proceeds of his original play to same object. Mr. A O Myers kindly gave his lecture on Graft. The Grafters, alas, did not come, so we were a very small, tho eminently respectable audience. We wanted to be an Old Maids Convention, we tried to get up a play, but warned by the sad experience of others decided that we must feed the crowd. We advertised an all day market, which lasted exactly one hour and netted a goodly sum. On March 14th equipped with big aprons, paste pots and unlimited quantities of "E Pluribus Unum" eleven hard working women wrestled with broken backed and otherwise mutilated books, and came off conquerors. As a Club we now have 25 active - 5 associate members. We have decided to continue the study of history as taught by W. Shakespeare, beginning next year at the very first. We have finished the ten English Historical plays - also read A Winters Tale and Othello. Have plans for the summer in prospect Who can tell what working together, we may not in the end accomplish. Lydia Milne Sec. 96 June 21st Eleven attended called meeting of Fortnightly Club on Mrs. Wellings porch. Tickets were distributed for Miss Jeane Hardy's talk on Egypt at the home of Mrs Hutchins. Nor will any of us soon forget the delightful afternoon spent at Shalyburn listening to the entertaining lecture and to songs by Mrs. Hutchins and Mr Leidenberg. In addition to the pleasure, the affair netted $32 - to the Library fund. L. I Milne Sec - Mrs. Elinor Myers Pres. October 3, 1906. The Fortnightly Club met at the Read- ing Room, sixteen members were present. There being an unusual amount of business before the Club that was disposed of first. A communication was received from the Educational Committee of the Men's Club, inquiring in what way they can best assist in the library work. Mr. Gruver as chairman of that committee was asked to meet with the ladies and discuss the matter. Mr. Gruver stated that the committee was willing to canvass the town to solicit subscriptions for the present needs of the library. The Club gladly accepted the offer. The Book Committee, consisting of Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Cless, was appointed to meet with the School Board and Educational Committee 97 to formulate some plan of action. Mrs. Cless was excused from service on account of illness at home and Mrs. Milne was asked to take her place. Mrs. Ward was au- thorized to see to the purchasing of a set of bookshelves for sale at the Phelps School; provided the cost of the shelves and the trans- portation did not exceed $10.00. It was decided that no one person should take more than two books from the library at a time. Mrs. Hutchins offered the use of her Victor Talking Machine to give all entertainment for the profit of the library. The ladies accepted her kind offer, and it was decided to hold a "Victor Musical" at School Hall Saturday evening, Oct. 13. It was afterwards thought best to postpone the musical on account of there being other entertainments about that time. Three active members resigned from the Club, Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Stickel and Mrs. Turell. Five names were proposed for associate membership - Mrs. Edward Pagels, by Mrs. Milne; Mrs. Eldrige by Mrs. Ralph Parsons; Mrs. MacKay by Mrs. Cless; Miss MacKay by Mrs. Babbitt; and Miss Robinson by Mrs. Will Parsons. The business session being ended and the time limited, there was no Shakespearean reading. Mrs. Kumler introduced the three 98 Grecian horses concerned in the play of Troilus and Cressida, which is to be the first study. Mrs. Cless gave the principal Trojan characters, Miss Dill the story of the Iliad and Mrs. Hutchins gave a description of ancient Troy. Mrs. Myers, Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec. Oct. 17, Sixteen members were present at the club meeting, Mrs. Ward gave the [?] of the play of Troilus and Cressida, fol- lowed by the reading of the first act by the members of the club. After which Miss Dill explained the motion of the quarrel between Agamemnon vs Achilles, which is the subject of the Iliad. It was suggested that a reception be given at the Library, the matter to be decided at next meeting. Mrs. Eldridge, Mrs. MacKay, Miss MacKay, Mrs. Edward Pauls and Miss Robinson were unanimously elected associate members of the club. Mrs. Myers, Pres. Mrs. Milne, Sec. pro tem Oct. 31, Club met with eleven members present. The second act of Troilus and Cressida was read. At the sug- gestion of Mrs. Hutchins the Victor musical was given up. Mrs. Ward's motion to hold a Thanks- giving market on Wednesday, Novebmer 28, was car- ried, the details to be arranged at the next meeting of the club, Mrs. Stoneman's resignation was offered 99 and accepted. Mrs. Ricketts proposed the name of Mrs. John Hoglan for associate membership. Mrs. Myers, President Mrs. Ricketts Sec. pro tem. Nov. 14 - The club met with fourteen mem- bers present. Act two of Troilus and Cressida was reviewed following the reading of Act 3rd. Mrs. Wellings motion to defer the market until Saturday, December 8, at one o'clock, was carried. Mrs. John Hoglan was elected an associate member of the club. Mrs. Myers, President. Helen T. Parsons, Secretary. Nov. 28 - Fourteen members were present at the club meeting. The third act of Troilus and Cressida was re- viewed and the 4th act read. The committee appointed to confer with the school board concerning the re- moval of the school library to the reading room re- ported that the board approved the plan, provided the insurance could be transferred to the Reading Room. Mrs. Parsons moved that the report of the committee be accepted. It was decided not to hold a market. Mrs. Myers, President. Helen T. Parsons, Secretary. Dec. 12 - The Club met-sixteen members present. The 5th Act of Troilus and Cressida was read after which Mrs. Parsons gave the [?] fate of the heroes of the Trojan War, with the exception of 100 Ulysses and Miss Dill gave an account of his wanderings as told in the Odyssey. Mrs. Parsons announced that the study of Coriolanus would next be taken up. It was decided not to hold another club meeting until January 9. Mrs. Ward's motion to hold an all day meeting on Friday, December 28 to repair the library books, was carried. It was afterwards found necessary to postpone the meeting on account of lack of mending materials. Mrs. Ward re- ported buying fourteen volumes of the Encyc- lopedia Britannica for the library at the re- markable low price of $3.00 and donating the volumes of her own, making a complete set. The President instructed Mrs. Ward to pay the bill and tendered the thanks of the club for her generous gift. Mrs. Myers. Pres., J. Parsons-Sec. Jan. 9, '07. Seventeen members were present at the meet- ing. As there was a greater amount of business than usual before the club, there was no reading done, Mrs. Parsons merely assigning the parts to be taken at the next meeting. The pricnipal business before the club was the maintenance of the library. A misapprehension having arisen in regard to the offer of assistance from the Educational Committee of the Mens Club, which was accepted by the Fortnightly Club at a former meeeting, it was suggested that an official letter, asking for the promised help, be presented at a called meeting of men interested in the proposition, which was (Copy) Worthington, Ohio. January 9, 1907. Mr. Harvey Gruver, Chairman Educational Committee Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Fortnightly Club this afternoon, the members voted to bring before your committee the needs of our libary and reading room. with the request that you act upon the offer made by you to assist in the maintenance of the same. Please bring this matter before your meeting this evening and report your plans at your earliest convenience. In behalf of the Fortnightly Club, Mrs. Allen O. Myers, Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec'y. 101 to be held that evening. Mrs. Van Loon's motion that a statement of the needs of the library be presented to the men at their meeting that evening, was carried. Mrs. Cless moved that the club express itself as being willing to let the men manage the reading room if necessary, Mrs. Herrman offered the following addition to Mrs. Cless's motion, that the women still remain willing to take charge of the reading room if the men assume the main- tenance of the same. Mrs. Herrman moved that Mrs. Parsons be asked to consult Miss Mahoney con- cerning her promised entertainment and to see if in a date could be decided upon [word "on" crossed out] the near future. Mrs Dyer presented the name of Mrs. Sirsel Myers for either active or associate membership. The mem- bers decided to meet at the reading room Thursday, Jan. 17, to repair the library books. Mrs. Myers. Pres. Helen Parsons, Sec. Jan. 17. Six members met at the reading room to repair the books. Mrs. Myers, Pres. Helen Parsons Sec. The club met Jan. 23, with 13 members present. The first act of Coriolanus was read with introductory reading by Mrs. Joseph Parsons. The President stated that $222 had been subscribed by the citizens of Worthington for the maintenace of the library, also that a letter has been received from the Educational Committee of the Men's Club express- ing their appreciation of the services rendered 102 by the Fortnightly Club in maintaining and conducting the public library. Mrs. Milne's motion that the Secretary be instructed to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Gruver, Chairman of the Educa- tional Committe was carried. Mrs. Ward moved that the Men's Club be asked to appoint three of their members to meet with all officers to form a board of control for the management of the library. Mrs. McCullough's motion that the treasurer return to Mrs. Jos. Parsons fifty cents paid by her for transportation of traveling library was carried. Mrs. Ward's motion that the library be opened Tues- day and Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 and Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 was carried. The secretary was instructed to thank Mr. McCullough for book shelves made by him for the library and also Dr. Pagels for the loan of a writing desk and book case. The Librarian's report was read and accepted. Mrs. Parsons reported that Miss Mahnry- was willing to give her promised entertainment at any time the club might choose, but for several reasons it was thought best to post- pone it indefinitely. Mrs. Sirsel [?] Myers was elected to active membership in the Club. Mrs. Myers. Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec The Fourteenth of January 1907 Mrs Allen O Myers President Fortnightly Club Worthignton Ohio Dear Madam I have been asked by the Educational Committee of the Worthington Men's Club to ex- press to you our appreciation of the valuable community service rendered by the Fortnightly Club in maintaining and conducting the Public Libary. We heartily endorse your policy for the library and congratulate you on the numer of books used in proportion to our popu- lation. With you we feel the need of more good books, some standard and some of recent issue. We also think that if the rooms were open more frequently much more benefit would be derived with but little additional expense. Our interest is attested by the meet- ing called last week at which a subscription was started which will materially further your plans. Hoping the meeting next Thursday may still further aid, I am On behlaf of the Committee Respectfully Yours [signature] Geo. B. Landis H S Gruver Chairman 103 Feb. 6, The club met with 17 members present. Act 2nd of Coriolanus was read with a review of Act 1st by the leader. The book committee was authorized to subscribe for St. Nicholas for the reading room. Mrs. Myers, Pres. Helen Parsons Sec. Feb. 20 - Sixteen members were present at the club meeting. The third act [crossed out] and part of the fourth act were [crossed out] of Coriolanus were read. There being no business the club adjourned. Mrs. Myers, Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec. March 6 - Sixteen members were present at the club meeting. The play of Coriolanus was finished. This being the annual meeting the members pro- ceeded to elect officers for another year. Mrs. Welling, President Mrs. Nelson 1st Vice Pres, Mrs. Foster 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Ricketts, Secretary, Mrs. Budd, Treasurer, Board of Directors, Mrs. Milne, Mrs. Kumler, Mrs. Cless. It was decided to study Shakespeare another year. The treasurer's report was read and accepted. Mrs. Myers. Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec. 104 March 20 - Fifteen members were present at the club meeting. Acts first and second of Julius Caesar were read. As there was no business - the club adjourned. Mrs. Elinor Myers, Pres. Helen T. Parsons, Sec. April 3 - Twelve members were at the club meeting. Acts 3 and 4 of Julius Caesar were read. There was no business before the Club. Mrs. Myers, President Helen T. Parsons, Sec. April 17 - Nineteen members were present at the meeting. The play of Julius Caesar was finished and Act 1st of Antony and Cleopatra read with all introductory descrip- tions of Cleopatra from Mrs. Ward. There was some discussion as to the play's to be studying the coming year but no decision was reached. Mrs. Myers, President, Helen T. Parsons Sec. May 1 - The club met as usual, thirteen members were present. The second act and part of the third were read. The plays decided upon for the coming year are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, The Tempest and Cymbeline Ten volumes of The World's famous [?] 105 have been added to the library by Col. Kil- bourne, with the promise of twenty-five more books in the near future. Mrs. Myers an proposed the name of Miss Hurst [?] for ^ asso- ciate member of the club. Mrs. Myers, President Helen T. Parsons, Sec. Nay 15 - This was the last meeting of the club year. Fourteen members were present. Antony and Cleopatra was fin- ished. The reports of the librarian, treas- urer and secretary were read, approved & ordered to be entered in the minutes. Miss Hurst [?] was elected an associate member of the club. Librarian's Report for year. Reading room open on all required dates. Books issued in month of Apr. 240. Books issued during year 2634, Traveling libraries received 3. Books donated as follows - Col. Kilbourne 61 Public School 137 Mrs. Emily Wright 23 Mrs. Butchel 5 Mrs. Vail 1 Mr. Pagel 1 Mr. Gardner 1 238 Books added to library during year 367, 106 No. of books catalogued to date, 1257. 39 bound volumes of Century and St. Nick- olas have been added to our shelves by the Fortnightly Club. The magazines were [lined through] were donated by Miss Grace Robinson. Hundreds of good magazines and periodicals have been sent to the reading room from the magazine clubs in Columbus and Worthington. These have been used by our patrons and then sent out to the district schools and into the homes of the sick. The young people have been quiet and orderly while in the reading room. Financial report, as follows. Amt. of fines carried over from last annual report $1.17. Fines collected during yr $6.26, drawn from treasury $2.00 Total $9.43. Amount handled by librarian. Disbursed as follows - Freight and drayage on three traveling libraries $2.95 cleaning Reading Room 2.50 Stationery .50 Screws & stain for shelves .25 Mop .25 broom .25 Freight on magazines sent to bindery .25 " " Mrs. Wright's books .65 Library paste .10 Pearline .05 107 Turpentine .05 Oil .15 To Mrs. Ward for mending material 1.35 Total $9.30. Balance on hand .13 Respectfully submitted Mary McCullough, Librarian Secretary's Report. The Fortnightly Club has held fifteen meetings during the past club year from Oct. 3, 1906 to May 15, 1907, with an average attendance of fifteen. We have studied four plays, Troilus and Cressida, Coriolanus, Julius Caesar and Antony & Cleopatra. At the present time there are twenty-five active and seven asso- ciate members. In January the citizens of Worthington pledged substantial aid for the 108 support of the Library and Reading Room, the amount of $222 being promised by them. Other gifts have been, a handsome set of bookshelves from Mr. McCullough, ten volumes of the Encyclopidia Brittanica given by Mrs. Ward, three volumes of "The World's famous orations" with a promise of twenty-five more, books, a commodious steel book case and a check for $25 from Col. Kilbourne. January 17 was devoted to repairing books at the Reading Room. The Club has decided to continue the study of Shakespeare the coming year. As we look back over the past club year it has on the whole been a prosperous one and we hope that the coming year will show a brighter outlook than [?] for the Library Helen T. Parsons, Secretary 109 Oct. 2" 1907. The first meeting of the Club for the season was held at the Reading room on eighteen Oct. 2nd with seventeen [crossed out] members present. After a preliminary review of Macbeth, by Mrs. Parsons, the first act was read. The matter of renewal of Insurance on the library was brought before the Club, and after a brief discussion, it was de- cided, and a motion carried, to have such insurance increased from $200 to $500.00 and Mrs. Will Parsons was deputized to so instruct the agent, as the policy ex- pired on Oct. 3rd. x There being no further business, the Club ajourned to meet again Oct. 16th. Mrs. Welling, Prest. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. x The name of Mrs. Scott was presented by Mrs. Ricketts as a candidate for membership, active, if possible. Oct. 16-1907. The Club met at the Reading Room with 15 members present, and read the second act of Macbeth. The matter of the delinquency of some active members of the Club was brought up, and a motion carried, and the Secretary instructed to advise these members of their delinquency, and ask them if they 110 still wished to retain their membership in the Club. A motion was carried to give Miss Louise Myers a vote of thanks for so kindly making a type-written list of the books in the Library, and Mrs. Myers was asked to convey said vote of thanks to Miss Myers. Mrs. Ward tendered her resignation as a member of the book committee, but it was not accepted. Mrs. Parsons reported that the Library was now insured for $500 at a premium of $13.00. Mrs. Scott was unanamously elected as a member of the Club. There being no further business, the Club adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Oct. 30 " 1907 The Club met at the Reading Room with fourteen members present, and read the Third ACt of Macbeth. The resignation of Mrs. Hutchins was received, and accepted with regret, as were also those and Mrs. and Miss MacKay associates. There being no further business the Club adjourned. Mrs. Welling Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. 111 Nov. 13 " 1907 The Club met at the Reading room with fourteen members present, and read the fourth act of Macbeth, and part of the fifth. Mrs. Van Loon presented the name of Mrs. Paul Wright as a candidate for active membership. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Nov. 27 - 1907 The Club met at the Reading room with thirteen members present. We re-read the horrible "sleep walking scene", and finished Macbeth with a sigh of relief. Mrs. Parsons assigned the parts of Cymbeline, which is to be our next play. Mrs. Paul Wright was unan- amously elected an active member of the Club. Mrs. Ward asked if we would care to make a contribution of jellies and canned fruits to The Childrens Hospital, they being in great need of such supplies, and it was decided to do so, such contributions to be sent to Mrs. Ward's home, she agreeing to see that they were sent to the Home. Adjourned Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. 112 Dec. 11th 1907 The Club met at the Reading Room with sixteen members responding to roll call. After an introductory paper by Mrs. Parsons, the first Act of Cymbeline was read. It was decided not to hold another meeting until January 8th. There being no business, a motion to adjourn was made and carried Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Jan. 8th 1908 The Club met at the Reading Room with thirteen members present, and read Act 2" and two scenes from Act 3" of Cymbeline. Mrs. Ward reported the purchase of the last Little Colonel book, as per instructions. The matter of incorporating the Library was brought up and discussed, and it was decided to take immediate steps to that end, in order to be prepared to handle the tax funds, which will be received probably some time in February. Mr. Ricketts was called upon to explain the legal phaze of the matter, and the best mode of pro- cedure. The first thing to be considered was a name, and after some discussion, a motion was made and carried, to incoprorate under the name of The Sharon Tp. Public Library Asso. It was moved, 113 seconded and carried, that Mrs. Welling and Mrs. Parsons sign the incorporation papers, together with several men from the Town and several from the Tp. Mr. Ricketts agreed to get the papers at once, and try to push the matter as speedily as possible. Adjourned Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. The above minutes are amended as follows: The name of Library to be Worthington Public Library Association, instead of Sharon Tp. Lib. Asso. Jan. 22 '08 The Club met at the Reading Room, with 16 members present, and read Act 3rd ["and part of Act. 4th" crossed out] of Cymbe- line. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved with one exception and the Sec'y. was authorized to change same so that the name of the Library shall be Worthington Public Library Asso. instead of Sharon Tp. Pub. " " as was at first con- templated. Said minutes have been so revised. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Rickets, Sec'y. 114 Feb. 12th 1908 The Club met at the Reading Room with 15 members present, and read act 4th of Cymbeline. Mrs. Myers resignation was read and ac- cepted with regret. The name of Mrs. Lewis was presented by Mrs. Cless, and on motion of Mrs. McCullough seconded by Mrs. Milne, the rules were suspended and Mrs. Lewis elected to active membership by acclamation. Mrs. Myers was tendered a vote of thanks for the map presented to the Reading Room, Mrs. Ward conveyed the thanks of the Board of Lady Visitors of the Children's Hopsital, for the fruit and jellies sent by the Club as a donation. The matter of the incorporation of the Library was again bought up, and a motion made and carried to authorize the Treasurer to give Mr. Ricketts a check with which to purchase a regular Corporation Book, which he advised us to buy. It was moved seconded and carried, that the 20 active members of the Club and as many other people as were sufficiently interested, be asked to attend a meeting, and to become members of the Association. It was decided to have such meeting on Saturday evening, Feb. 15th at 8 o'clock at the Reading Room. Inasmuch as Mrs. Lewis had kindly consented to give us a talk on her life in 115 China on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19th, our next regular meeting, a motion was made and carried, that each Club member be permitted to ask one non- member to attend. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Feb. 19 " 08 The Club met with 17 members present, and finished Cymbeline, after which we listened to a very interesting informal talk by Mrs. Lewis, on her life in China. Mrs. Parsons could not be with us, but had requested that we decide upon the next play to be read, whether "The Tempest" or "Romeo & Juliet". A vote was taken and Romeo & Juliet decided upon, but since that time, Mrs. Parsons has con- ferred with the members, and "The Tempest will be read instead. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Rickets, Sec'y. Mch. 4th 1908 The Club met for the Annual Meeting with 17 members present. After reading the first Act of "The Tempest" the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, there has been formed in Worthington, The Worthington Public Library Association, for the purpose of maintaining a free library for the citizens thereof, there fore, be it resolved by The Fortnightly Club, that it sell, transfer and assign all its right, title and interest in and to the Library now maintained by this Club, including all books, fixtures, lease, and all other property pertaining to the said Library, to The Worthington Public Library Association, its successors and assigns." We then heard the Librarian's report for the year, and proceeded to the election of officers as follows: Pres. Mrs. Welling Ex. Committee 1st V. " " Nelson Mrs. Milne 2nd " " " Foster " Cless Sec'y. " Ricketts " Van Loon Treas. " Budd Adjourned (see page 115. Sec'y. Daisy M. Ricketts Mrs. Welling, Pres. 116 Dr 1903 Am't transfer'd 45.57 Jan 21 To receipts from reception 2.00 Feb 4 " dues Mrs. Fisher 25 1.00 " " " Turner 26 1.00 24 " " " McCullough 27 .50 Mch 4 " " Miss Welling 03 28 .50 " " " " 02 29 .50 4 " " Mrs. McAdam 30 .50 35.00 9 " " Miss Dill 31 1.00 15 " " Miss Prouty 32 .50 36.60 53.07 117 Cr. 1903 Am't brotfwd 16.47 Feb 24 By rent for Dec 26 '02 Jan 7-21. Feb 4 & 24 1.25 Mch 19 " ex for flowers (Mrs. Herrman) 1.00 Apl 15 " rent Mch 4th 18th Apl 1st & 15th 1.00 " " " " April 13th @ 50 cents .50 " 13 " ex for flowers .50 " 13 " " " ice cream Mrs. Parsons 1.70 " 13 " " " "fund" 2.75 May 27 " rent Apl 29 May 13 & 25 .75 Balance 29.15 53.07 118 Dr 1902 $ To Balance 2.92 Sept 24 To dues Mrs. Smythe 1 1.00 " " Critchfield 2 .50 " " Babbit 3 .50 Oct 11 " " Nelson 4 .50 15 " " Aldrich 5 .50 " " Herrman 6 .50 " " Cless 7 .50 " " H. Welling 8 .50 29 " " Stickel 9 .50 " " Jos. Parsons 10 .50 " " Will " 11 .50 " " Wing 12 .50 " " Sullivan 13 1.00 " " Cleveland 14 1.00 Dec 10 " " McGinnis 15 1.00 " " Smith 16 1.00 " " Van Loon 17 .50 17 " " Ward 18 .50 26 " " Phinney 19 .50 " Miss Mabel Phinney 20 .50 " Mrs Stoneman 21 .50 1903 Jan 7 " Mrs. Dr. Welling 22 .50 Receipts from Reception 28.15 21 dues Mrs. Dyer 23 .50 " Mrs. Gruver 24 .50 215.57 119 Cr $ 1902 Sept 20 By Expense - postage &c 20/20 & 1/2 .40 10/15.29 12/3 Dec 10 " rent of hotel parlor 11/12-28 1.25 19 " " " " " 12/10-12/17 .50 1903 Jan 7 " for reception - candles 1.00 " Tuller Bros. 6.75 " help 2.50 " milk .07 " flowers 1.50 " Champlin Print Co. 2.00 21 refund on dues - Mrs. Cleveland .50 16.47 120 Cash Dr. $ 1902 Jan 15 To dues Mrs. Critchfield 1 .50 23 " Mrs. Nelson 2 .50 29 " Mrs. Babbitt 3 .50 " " Mrs. Herrman 4 .50 " " Mrs. Ward 5 .50 " " Mrs. McAdam 6 .50 " " Miss Atkinson 7 .50 " " Mrs. Wing 8 .50 31 " Mrs. Phinney 9 .50 " " Miss Mabel Phinney 10 .50 Feb 5 " Miss Dill 12 .50 " 12 " Mrs. Jos Parsons 15 .50 " " Mrs. Will " 14 .50 " " Mrs Smythe 13 .50 " " Mrs. Van Loon 11 .50 " 26 " Mrs. Dr Smith 16 .50 " 14 " Receipt from reception 25.52 Mch 12 " dues Mrs. Helen Bishop 17 .50 " 26 " " Mrs. Dr. Welling 18 .50 April 9 " " Mrs. Harriet Welling 19 .50 " " " Mrs Aldrich 20 .50 May 7 " " Mrs. Gruver 21 .50 14 " " Mrs. Pinney 22 .50 " " " Mrs. Griffith 23 .50 " " " Mrs. Dyer 24 .50 " " " Mrs. Cless 25 .50 38.02 121 Cash Cr. $ 1902 Jan 23 By Expense for Secretary's Record .50 Feb 14 " " Reception 5.10 Feb 28 Gift to Public Library 25.00 June 2 Books - Mrs. Parsons 4.50 Balance 2.92 38.02 122 Mch 25 " 08. The Club met with thirteen members present and read Acts 2 and 3 of "The Tempest". There being no business, a mo- tion to adjourn was made and carried Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. April 1st 08. Twelve members answered to roll call at a meeting of the Club held April 1st at the Reading Room. The Tempest was finished and a motion was carried to continue the meetings for a time and read Romeo & Juliet. On motion it was voted to have the next meeting in three weeks instead of two. Adjourned Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. April 22 The Club met on April 22nd with 12 members present, and read the first act of Romeo & Juliet, and a part of the second, after which we adjourned to meet again in one week. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. April 29" Eleven members responded to roll call at a regular meeting of the Club on April 29". The second and 123 Third Acts of Romeo & Juliet were read after which we adjourned to meet again on May 13th Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. May 13" The last meeting of the Club for the season, was held at the Reading Room, with 12 members present. After a short discussion as to whether or not we should read Shakespeare another year, Mrs. Van Loon moved that we take up the plan of work as mapped out by Mrs. Parsons, viz: King Lear, Twelfth Night, Hamlet, with perhaps a Tennyson Day, and The Holy Grail during the Holidays. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. 124 Oct. 7 " 1908. The first meeting of the Club was held at the Reading Room on Oct. 7 " 08 with 12 members present. After a preliminary paper by Mrs. Parsons, we read three scenes from Act 1st of Hamlet. Resignations of Mrs. Milne and Mrs. Babbitt who find it impossible to continue in the Club this season, were read and accepted with regret. Names were presented for active member- ship as follows: Mrs. Southward by Mrs. Welling, Miss Southward by Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. McKee, by Mrs. Nelson, Miss McKee by Mrs. Leasure, Mrs. Herrmann, by Mrs. Scott, Miss Grace Robinson by Mrs. Lewis. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres't. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Nov. 4 " 08 The second meeting of the Club to have been held on Oct. 21st was postponed two weeks, by consent of the majority of the members and was held on Nov. 4 " 08 with 8 members present. We reviewed the first scene from Act. 1st of Hamlet and read up to Act. 3 ". In the business meeting, the following persons were elected to active membership in the Club; Mrs. & Miss Southward; Mrs. & Miss McKee; and Mrs. Herrmann, and to associate membership, Miss Grace Robinson. 125 There being no further business, we adjourned to meet again in two weeks. Mrs. Welling, Pres't. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Nov. 18 " 08. The Club met at the Reading Room on Nov. 18" with 9 members present and continued the reading of Hamlet. For lack of time, the roll call was dispensed with. The resignations of two active members, Mrs. Will Parsons, and Mrs. Smith, were tendered, and accepted with deep regret. Adjourned. Mrs. Welling Pres't. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Dec. 2 " 08 The Club met on Dec. 2 " 08, with 12 members present, and read Act 4th of Hamlet. After the roll call and reading of minutes of previous meeting, there being no business, the Club adjourned. Mrs. Welling, Pres't. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Dec. 16 " 08 The Club met at the Reading Room, as usual, with but 8 members responding to roll call. The reading of Hamlet was concluded, and it was decided to read "The Holy Grail" at the next meeting, to be held between Christmas and New Years. Mrs. Welling presented a request from Mrs. Ward, for donations of canned fruits and jellies for the Childrens' Hospital. Adjourned 126 Dec. 30 " 08. The Club met on Dec. 30 " 08, with 13 mem- bers present, and read The Holy Grail, which proved very interesting. It was decided to read King Lear next, commencing Jan. 09. Mrs. Welling stated that the Book Committee of the Library Association, would be pleased to receive suggestions from the Club members, in regard to new books to be purchased. Adjourned. Daisy M. Ricketts, Sec'y. Mrs. Welling Pres. Jan. 27 " 09. Owing to bad weather, the regular meeting of the Club to have been held on Jan. 13 " 09, was dispensed with, and we met on Jan. 27 " 09, with 12 members present and read Act 1st of King Lear. The Secretary was asked to read the Constitution, there being no copies to distribute among the new members. Mrs. Welling announced the annual meeting of the Library Asso. members, to be held on Monday evening, Feb. 22nd when Trustees for the ensuing year are to be elected. Adjourned. Daisy M. Ricketts, Secy. Mrs. Welling, Pres. [Attendance Record] 134 Active [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] Oct. 7" 1908 Nov. 4" 1908 Nov. 18" 1908 Dec. 16" 1908 " 30" 1908 Jan. 27" 1909 Feb. 10 " 09 Feb. 24 " 09 Mch. 10 " 09 " 24 " 09 [Membership listed vertically] Budd 62 Mrs Cless 61 " Foster 33 " Hermann " Leasure 105 " Lewis 204 " McKee " " Miss Nelson 158 Mrs. Parsons 25 " J. " " W. [lined through] Phinney " Prouty 63 " Ricketts " Smith " [lined through] Southward 194 " Southward Miss Scott Mrs. VanLoon 110 " Ward 13 " Welling 11 " Winter 195 " [lined through] [Attendance indicated by "1", "x", or "Ex"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] 135 Associate [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] Oct 7 " 08 Nov. 4 " 08 Nov. 18 " 08 Dec 2 " 1908 Dec. 16 " 08 Dec. 30 " 08 Jan 27 "08 Feb. 10 "09 Mch. 10 " 09 Mch 24 " 09 [Membership listed vertically] Hoglen Mrs. Pagels " E. Robinson Miss Helen " " Grace [Attendance indicated by "1", "x"] [Attendance Record] 136 Active [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 10/2 10/16 10/30 11/13 11/27 12/4 [changed to 12/11] 12/18 [lined through] [changed to 1/8] 1/22 2/12 2/19 3/4 3/25 4/1 4/23 4/30 5/13 [Membership listed vertically] Babbitt Mrs. [lined through] Budd " Cless " Dyer " [lined through] Foster " Kumler " [lined through] Leasure " McCullough " [lined through] Milne " [lined through] Myers " " Cecil " [lined through] Nelson " Parsons J. " " W. " Phinney " Prouty Miss Ricketts Mrs. Smith " Scott " VanLoon " Ward " Welling " Winter " Wright " [lined through] Lewis " [Attendance indicated by "1", "x", or "Ex"] [Total attendance listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] Associate [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 10/2 10/16 10/30 11/13 11/27 12/4 [changed to 12/11] 12/18 [changed to 1/8] 1/22 2/12 2/19 3/4 3/18 [changed to 3/25] 4/1 4/23 4/30 5/13 [Membership listed vertically] Eldridge Mrs. [lined through] Hogler " Pagels E. " Robinson Miss [Attendance indicated by "1"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] Associate [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1906 10/17 10/31 11/14 11/28 12/12 1907 1/9 1/23 2/6 2/20 3/6 4/17 5/1 5/15 [Membership listed vertically] Eldridge, Mrs. MacKay " [lined through] MacKay Miss [lined through] Pagels E. Mrs. Pagels Dr. " [lined through] Robinson Miss Stmeman Mrs. Hoglan Mrs. [?] Miss [lined through] Mrs. Scott [lined through] [Attendance indicated by "1", "x", or "Ex"] [Attendance Record] 139 Active [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1906 10/3 10/17 10/31 11/14 11/28 12/12 1907 1/9 1/23 2/6 2/20 3/6 3/20 4/3 4/17 5/1 5/15 Transferred 10/2 10/16 10/30 [Membership listed vertically] Babbitt Mrs. Budd " Cless " Dill Miss [lined through] Dyer Mrs. Foster " Herrman " [lined through] Hutchins " [lined through] Kumler " Leasure " McCullough " Milne " Myers " Nelson " Parsons J. " Parsons W. " Phinney " Prouty Miss Ricketts Mrs. Smith " Van Loon " Ward " Welling " Winter Myers, Sirsel Mrs. Scott [Attendance indicated by "1", "x", or "Ex"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] 140 Active Members [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] Oct 4 18 Nov 1 Nov 15 29 Dec 13 Jan 9 Jan 24 Feb 7 Feb 21 Mar 7 Mar 21 Apr 4 4-18 5-1 5-15 [Membership listed vertically] Babbitt Cless Cleveland [lined through] Dill Foster Herrman Hutchins Leasure McCullough Milne Myers Parsons J. Parsons W. Phinney Prouty Ricketts Smith Stickel [lined through] Stoneman Turner Mrs. [lined through] Turner Miss [lined through] Van Loon Ward Welling Dyer Budd Kumler [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 141 Associates [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 29 24 Feb 7 April 5 Oct. 3 [Membership listed vertically] Pagels Budd [lined through] Kumler [lined through] Winter Ray Winter Ward [lined through] Nelson [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 142 Active members [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] Oct 5 18 11-2 11-16 11-30 12-14 1-4-05 1-11 Feb March 1 April 12 April 26 [Membership listed vertically] Babbitt Mrs S. B. Cless Mrs. Geo H Clevealnd Mrs. N. M. Dill Miss Dille Dyer Mrs. [lined through] Gruver Mrs. H.S. [lined through] Herrman Mrs. Bernard McAdam Mrs. H P McCullough Mrs. B. O. Milne Mrs. J. M. Myers Mrs. A. O. Parsons Mrs. Jos. Parsons Mrs. Will Phinney Mrs. T. Prouty Miss Smith Mrs. Stickel Mrs Archie Stoneman Mrs. Turner Mrs R R. Van Loon Mrs. W. T. Ward Mrs H P Willing Mrs D H. Leasure Mrs Harry Turner Miss Elizabeth Foster Mrs G W. [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Total attendance at eaach meeting listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] 143 Associate members [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 11-16 May 10 June 7 July 12th Oct. 3 [Membership listed vertically] Gardner Miss Stella Sullivan Mrs. Walter Foster Mrs. G. W. transferred Turner Miss Elizabeth transferred Pagels Mrs George Ricketts Mrs. M. U. [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 144 Associate. [Meeting Dates listed norizontally] 1903. 10/9 10/23 11/1 11/20 12/5 12/16 12/30 1904 1/13 1/20 2/3 2/17 3/2 3/16 3/30 4/13 4/27 5/18 [Membership listed vertically] Bishop 1 Mrs. Helen [lined through] Gardner 2 Miss Stella McGinnis 3 Mrs. [lined through] Milne 4 Mrs. Myers 5 Mrs. A. O. Smith 6 Mrs. Eleanor Sullivan 7 Mrs. Walter Turner 8 Mrs. [lined through] Webster 9 Mrs. Joe [lined through] Welling 10 Mrs. Harriet Leasure Mrs. Annie Weaver Mrs. Rufus Wright Mrs. Frank [lined through] Wood Mrs. Ed. [lined through] Turner Miss Elizabeth Foster Mrs G. W. [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 145 [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 5/18 6/1 [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 146 Active [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1903 10/9 10/23 11/4 11/20 12/5 12/16 12/30 1904 1/13 1/20 2/3 2/17 3/2 3/16 3/30 4/13 4/27 [Membership listed vertically] Aldrich 1 Mrs. O. U. [lined through] Babbitt 2 Mrs. Parthenia Cless 3 Mrs. Geo. H. Cleveland 4 Mrs. N. M. Critchfield 5 Mrs. [lined through] Dill 6 Miss Dyer 7 Mrs. Gruver 8 Mrs. H. S. Herrman 9 Mrs. Bernard Kumler 10 Mrs. [lined through] McAdam 11 Mrs. H. P. McCullough 12 Mrs. Nelson 13 Mrs. Eric [lined through] Parsons 14 Mrs. Joseph Parsons 15 Mrs. Will Phinney 16 Mrs. Mary Phinney 17 Miss Mabel [lined through] Resigned Prouty 18 Miss Stoneman 19 Mrs. Stickel 20 Mrs. VanLoon 21 Mrs. Ruth Ward 22 Mrs. H. P. Welling 23 Mrs. Mary Welling 24 Miss Faith [lined through] Resigned Wing 25 Mrs. Mary [lined through] Turner Mrs. Robert Bishop Mrs. Helen Milne Mrs. [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 147 [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 6/1 10/5 18 [Membership listed vertically] Mrs. Myers " Smith [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 148 Associate [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1902 9/24 10/15 10/29 11/12 11/25 12/18 12/26 1903 1/7 1/21 2/4 2/18 3/4 3/18 4/1 4/15 [Membership listed vertically] Cleveland Mrs. N. M 1 [lined through] Coomler Mrs. 2 [lined through] McGinnis Mrs. 31 Sulllivan Mrs. Walter 42 Smythe Mrs. Perry 55 Turner Mrs. 64 Smith Mrs. Eleanor 75 Fisher Mrs. H. A. 16 Welling Mrs. Harriet 7 Dill Miss Dille 8 [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Attendance Record] 149 [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 5/13 5/27 8/- 9/- 10/9 10/23 [Attendance Record] 150 Active [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1902 9/24 10/15 10/29 11/12 11/28 12/10 12/26 1903 1/7 1/21 3/4 2/24 3/4 3/11 4/1 4/15 [Membership listed vertically] Aldrich Mrs. O. W. 1 Pinney Mrs. Grace 2 [lined through] withdrawn Babbit Mrs. Parthenia 3 Cless Mrs. Geo. H. 4 Critchfield Mrs. 5 Dyer Mrs. 6 Gruver Mrs. Harvey 7 Herrman Mrs. Bernard 8 Nelson Mrs. Eric 9 Parsons Mrs. Joseph 10 " Mrs. Will 11 Phinney Mrs. Mary 12 " Miss Mabel 13 McAdam Mrs. H. P. 14 Archie Stickel Mrs. Martha F 15 Van Loon Mrs. Will 16 Welling Mrs. Dr. 17 " Mrs. Harriet 18 [lined through] transferred to associate 1/21 " Miss Faith 19 Ward Mrs. H. P. 20 Wing Mrs. Mary 21 McCullough Mrs. 22 Stoneman " 23 Cleveland " N. M. 24 Welling Mrs. Park 25 [lined through] Prouty Miss [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horizontally] [Attendance Record] 151 [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 5/13 5/27 8/ 9/ 10/9 10/23 [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horzontally] [Attendance Record] 152 [Meeting Dates listed horizontally] 1902 Jan. 10 [?] 15 29 Feb 12 26 Mch 12 26 Apl 9 23 May 7 21 [Membership listed vertically] Aldrich 1 Mrs. Atkinson 2 Grace Bishop 3 Helen Babbitt 4 Mrs. Critchfield 5 Mrs. Dyer 6 Mrs. Dill 7 Miss Griffith 8 Mrs. " 9 Grace Gruver 10 Mrs. Harvey Herrman 11 Mrs. B. W. Nelson 12 Julia Parsons 13 Mrs. Jos. " 14 Mrs. Will Phinney 15 Mrs. Mary " 16 Mabel McAdam 17 Mrs. Smith 18 Mrs. Dr. Smythe 19 Mrs. Penelope Van Loon 20 Mrs. Will Welling 21 Harriet " 22 Faith " 23 Mrs. Dr. Ward 24 Mrs. Wing 25 Mary Mrs Geo. Cless [Attendance indicated by "1" or "x"] [Total attendance at each meeting listed horizontally] Page Constitution 1 By-Laws 3 Officers 10-29 Minutes 10- Cash A/C 120-118 Roll 152-150-148-142