Needle Work Guild
The meeting of the Needle Work Guild, held at the residenre of the president, Mrs. W. S. Perry, on Monda ' afternoon, was of special interest, as Mrs. Mary Parke, president of the Detroit Guild, was present and explained the workings of the society. The Ann Arbor Guild is now f u 1 1 y organized and promises to be the largest society in the city for organized charity. lts object is to collect new garments for free distribution to the poor of the city. There are "ten section presidents, besides the general president, and each president chooses three directors and a secretary. Each officer pledges herself to secure ten new members, who will give two new garments apiece, which constitute the membership dues. Every church society in the city will be represented in this society, and gentlemen and children may become members as well as ladies. The organization of the Needle Work Guild is rapidly spreading into every city and town and is the only society in the world that does not get up suppers and entertainments to secure funds for the work. All persons, irrespective of religiĆ³n or politics, are urged to give two garments and become a member of this guild.
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