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January 29. A meeting of the general officers was called for the purpose of finding arrangements for Mr. Frederick's coming. Date for Hancock County February 3-10. it was thought to take the 8 and 9th for Powellton at the rate of 2 1/2 a night and expenses all secured and Mr. Thornber to entertain speaker and take him to trivia. Mrs. Lewis is arrange for music. As Colusa could not take Mr. Fredericks for bed night Mrs. Thomson agreed to arrange for meeting at Ferris. Powellton to the responsible for finances- Collection after some discussion regarding musical contest. committee rose. Nellie Bolton.
February 10. Women's Christian Temperance Union opened by singing 79 "He Leadeth Me". Scripture reading Luke 20 Prayer by Mrs. Cuerdon singing Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Minutes read and approved. 8 members, 3 visitors present. Corresponding Secretary had sent for and read medals- 2 bouquets given and sent cards to contestants. Treasurer absent Contest committee reported arrangements for silver (musical and oratorical) contest February 27 and younger class of contestants March 5th. Superintendent had one women's Christian Temperance Union medal and was instructed to send for 2 musical and one oratorical. Bills for $9.25 to LTL superintendent for Mr. Frederick's lectures and expenses. $2 for hall rent. $3.75 medals, 7 cents postage to corresponding secretary were allowed on motion. Invitation from Appanoose Missionary Society left from last meeting re-read after some consideration it was found impossible for more than a very few to go so President was instructed to send regrets and thanks for invitation. A petition asking senators to vote for Hapburn Dolliver Bill was read. Corresponding secretary was authorized to present same to voters for signature. Meet in 2 weeks with Mrs. Lewis. No program. Meet in 4 weeks with Mrs. McFarland if she so desired, otherwise place to be decided later. Nellie Bolton.
Regular meeting held March 9 so there were no members present. On regular meeting day at the home of Mrs. Lewis. Meeting called to order by singing Bringing in the Sheaves.