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A Guild That Makes Things Hum

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Parent Issue
Day
20
Month
November
Year
1895
Copyright
Public Domain
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The annual meeting of the Needlework Guild was held on Friday last at the residence of the president, Mis. Ferry, 01 E. Washington st. About öO were present. ïhe secretary's report was given by Mrs. Cusnuian showmg thüt 820 ganuents were contributed last year and 1,031 this year. It was thought the uumber could be inade up to 1,100, in which. case the Guild could stand as a city braneh in the aooiual report to the parent guild at Philadelphia. For this as well as other obvious reasons all delinquents were requested to send in thelr garmentts as soon as possible. In the absence of the treasurer Mrs. Perry reported a bilí of $3.15 for secretary's books and leaflets paid and the Guild out of debt. A little money is needed every year for directors' and sectioni presidents' blanks, a dollar a year is ampie. Mrs. Perry made a few remarks va the work and spirit of the Guild, especially noting the cheerfulness with which the donations were made, and Ihe large results of organized effort. She urged the officers to use no undue influence to secure members, but to keep the offerings voluntary. She made a few suggestions for next year and t-hanked the society for its support and enthusiasro. Mrs. Angelí, the honora.ry presidoii't, spoke in a most pleasing manner of tlie substantial value of this work and of the value to its members In briiifrins such members together on eommon ground to work for a common cause. She thought the Master was toucliing the hearts of the people in this work. About 100 families were reported as needing help, 900 garments have already been distributed and a few are reserved to be given out later at the discretion of the president. The garments were assorted and placed on exhibition and the 1,000 new garments made a very excellent display. The collection was composed of good, useful articles and very wisely Belected, which shows that. it is not necessary to advise in regard to it.- Daily Times.

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Old News
Ann Arbor Courier