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dville. A visit on the pastor was made April 19. A second outing, the first time with ladies, was on May 30; the place, Stoneham and Bare Hill. This was a very enjoyable occasion, and it was decided to continue the custom. It should be mentioned that Mr. Glines was succeeded this year, as editor, by Horace Harwood. With the opening of the fall meetings, the officers were: Editor, H. M. Haven; corresponding secretary, Horace Harwood; treasurer, Ned Janvrin. From January, 1890, to January, 1891, seventeen meetings were held, with an average of seven for attendance. January 1, 1891, found William T. Hayes the editor of the Journal. The visit on the pastor was made April 9. Fast Day, April 2, the club went for its annual tramp, this time across the entire Blue Hills range, from Readville to Quincy. The club gave its first entertainment May 6, 1891, when the two farces, The Humors of the Strike and Gentlemen of the Jury, were presented by the members. The programme was in
leaders being supplied for their meetings at times. Money was given toward the scholarship at Tufts, founded by the Ladies' Society, toward the Bethany Home for Women, and toward the Japan Mission. On January 4, 1890, the society joined the national Y. P. C. U. Miss Mary E. Ferguson held the office of president for the next six months. As the fair was held at this time, all the energies of the society were devoted to that. F. H. Safford was the next president, holding office from January, 1891, to January, 1892. So many calls were made upon the society at this time, that an entertainment committee was formed to raise funds, and they were, and have been, successful. Much outside work was done, and our own church helped. Mr. Safford was succeeded by H. T. Harwood (January, 1892, to June, 1892). The society devoted their whole strength to the church at this time, and $100 was paid toward defraying the expenses of an unfortunate lawsuit. Mrs. F. H. Safford was elected pres