ACT OF INCORPORATION.

An act to Incorporate the National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children.

Be it enacted by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Sayles J. Bowen, Daniel Breed, George E. Baker, their associates and successors, being members of the said society by paying into its treasury the sum of two dollars annually, or life members by paying fifty dollars at one time, are hereby incorporated and made a body politic by the name of “The National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children,” for the purpose of supporting such Association; to provide for them a suitable home, board, clothing and instruction, and to bring then under Christian influence; and by that name shall have perpetual succession, with power to use a common seal, to sue and to be sued, to plead and to be impleaded in any court of the United States, to collect subscriptions, make By-Laws, Rules and Regulations needful for the government of said Corporation, Not Inconsistent with the laws of the United States; to have, hold and receive real and personal estate by purchase, gift or device: to use, sell or convey the same for the purposes and benefit of said corporation, and to chose such officers and teachers as may be deemed necessary, prescribe their duties, and fix the rate of their compensation.

Sec. 2. And be if further enacted, That the officers of said Association shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a Board of Managers, to be composed of nine members, the whole to constitute an Executive Committee, whose duty it shall be to carry into effect the plans and purposes for which said association was formed; all of which officers shall be elected on the fifteenth day of March next, and hold their offices until the Second Tuesday of January, eighteen hundred and sixty-four, on which day, and annually on the second Tuesday of January in each 0003 4succeeding year, at the annual meeting of said Association, which shall be held on such day, their successors shall be elected, and hold their offices for the term of one year, and until their successors shall be duly elected. And in case of a vacancy it shall be filled by the other members of the Executive Committee.

Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, said Society may receive into a house or building, to be provided by it, any destitute child or children, at the request of the parents or guardians, or next friend, or the mother, if the father be dead or has abandoned his family, or does not provide for their support, or is an habitual drunkard, such parents, guardians, or next friend or mother making a written surrender of such child or children. The Superintendent, or other officer in immediate charge, may, with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, or of a Board of Trustees, to be appointed by said Committee, and to consist of three persons, citizens of Washington, govern the inmates preserve order, enforce discipline impart instruction in useful knowledge and some regular course of labor, and establish rules for the preservation of health, and for their proper physical, intellectual and moral improvement. The Trustees may, with the consent of the Executive Committee, bind out by indenture, such children as may be deemed capable of learning trades, or or of becoming useful in other occupations, to such persons as will give them the benefit of good examples, wholesome instruction, and other means of improvement in virtue and knowledge, and the opportunity of becoming intelligent, moral and useful members of society.

Sec. 4. And be it further enacted. That it shall be lawful for said Association, by and with the advice and consent of the Secretary of War, to occupy for the objects of said Association any lands not exceeding one hundred acres, and the improvements thereon, which the Government may now own or may hereafter acquire contiguous to the city of Washington, by confiscation or purchase, such occupation to continue for such a number of years as the Secretary of War may, in writing, prescribe.

Approved February 14, 1863.

BY-LAWS

Adopted by the Association, 1866. 1. Any person may become a member of the Association by paying the sum of two dollars. At the meetings of the Association ten members shall constitute a quorum. At the meetings of the Executive Committee five shall constitute a quorum for transaction business.

[This By-Law was amended June 10, 1879, as follows: “Any person may become a member of the upon nomination at a regular meeting of the Association, by a vote of two-thirds of the members present; and by paying into the treasury the sum of two dollars. At the meetings of the Association ten members shall constitute a quorum. At meetings of the Executive Committee five shall constitute a quorum for transacting business.]

2. At the stated meetings of the Executive Committee, and at the quarterly meetings of the Association, the order of business shall be: First, minutes of the preceding meeting; second, reports of committees and officers; third, unfinished business, new business, adjourment.

3. The President, or in her absence the Vice-President, or President pro tem, shall preside at the meetings, preserve order, and see that the officers perform their duties, and all drafts upon the Treasury, approved by the Managers, shall be signed by the presiding officer at the meeting at which they have been passed.

4. The Secretary shall keep correct minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the Association and of the Managers, and give due notice of the place of all meetings; a notice of the annual and quarterly meetings of the Association to be advertised for at least two days in a daily paper published in Washington City. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence and countersign all drafts upon the treasury.

5. The treasurer shall take charge of all moneys belonging to the Association not otherwise ordered by the Board, and shall deposit them in such institutions or invest them in 0005 6such ways as the Board may direct, and shall make no payment except by its order. All bills ordered by the Board shall be paid by the Treasurer. She shall report, in writing, at each monthly meeting, to the Executive Committee, the amount received and expended during the month, also all indebtedness. She shall keep a list of the contributors, and an accurate account of the receipts and expenditures of the Institution; which account shall be at all times open to the inspection of the Managers. She shall make a written report to the annual and each quarterly meeting of the Association, and give bonds in the sum of one thousand dollars for the faithful performance of her trust.

6. At the first stated meeting held after the annual meeting of the Association, the Executive Committee shall elect from their number the following standing committees: A committee upon Education, a committee upon Clothing, a committee upon Household, a committee upon Admission and Dismission.

7. Of the committee upon Admission And Dismission.—The Committee, or one of its members, shall visit the Home once each month. To this committee all applications for admission shall be referred. They shall keep a book of registry, in which they shall enter the name and age of every woman and child received, the date of admission, whence and from whom received. If the woman or child has near relatives, note the degree of kindred, and residence of same. Ascertain whether the children have had measles, whooping-cough or smallpox, and whether they have been vaccinated. These particulars shall be recorded, together with other circumstances which may be of importance to them or to the Institution at a future day. If the child be brought by a parent, obtain his or her signature to the form provided for the same. When children are placed out state particularly with whom, the residence and occupation of master and mistress, and note the date of removal from the Home, whether by death or otherwise. When children are placed on trial, if returned, they shall be well clothed by their employer, or he be required to pay twenty-five cents a week for as many weeks as they have served him. A promise to do so shall be made by him, in writing, on receiving the child.

8. The Household Committee, or one of its members shall visit the Home once a month, and oftener if necessary. They 0006 7shall see that its affairs are administered with order, prudence and economy; that proper attention is paid to the habits, manners and persons of the children, and t that peace, harmony and domestic religion are cultivated. And whilst obedience is required of the children to the duly appointed officers, no corporal punishment shall be allowed. They also shall keep a book of all the records of all gifts and benefits conferred on the Institution which do not appear on the Treasurer's record. They shall make, monthly, a call on the Matron for a report, in writing, of the same.

9. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Clothing to see that the women and children are supplied seasonably with all necessary clothing; including hats, caps, shoes and other articles of wearing apparel which may be needed, on leaving the Home. They shall report when necessary to the Board.

10. The Committee on Education, or one of its members, shall visit the school once a month, and provide furniture, books and whatever may be needed for the use of the school.

11. The above-named committees shall render monthly reports to the Board, all of which shall render in writing, as well as all resolutions and resignations. The Executive Committee shall elect three Trustees, to continue in office until their successors are chosen. A special meeting of the Association may be called by the Board at any time, due notice being given.

12. The By-Laws may be amended at any regular or duly called meeting of the Association, by a vote of two-thirds of those present.

AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

13. Children under three years of age will not be admitted to this Home.

14. The Association, at any regular or duly called meeting of the Association, may, by a vote of two-thirds of those present, expel a member but the vote shall be taken by yeas and nays, and be recorded by the Secretary in the Journal of the proceedings.— Adopted June 12, 1879.

15. Members of the Association, other than members of the Executive Committee, shall be eligible to positions on any of the regular or special committees of the Association.— Adopted January 10, 1880.

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OFFICERS FOR 1883. PRESIDENT. Mrs. M.S. POMEROY, KANSAS, Residence in Washington, 1337 K Street N.W. VICE-PRESIDENT. Mrs. J.B. BRUCE, Residence in Washington, 909 M Street N.W. TREASURER. MRS. L.S. DOOLITTLE, Washington, D.C. Residence, 1925 I Street N.W. SECRETARY. Mrs. H.A. COOK, Washington. D.C. Residence, 1005 16th Street N.W. BOARD OF MANAGERS. Mrs. LOUISE MANN. Mrs. H.M. BLANCHARD. Mrs. A.M. PURVIS, Mrs. C.A.S. HALL, Mrs. C.L. GRIMKE. Mrs. E.G. DOLE, Mrs. F.T. BAXTER, Mrs. J.W. SCUDDER. Miss LOUISE S. SWAN. TRUSTEES. Hon. SAYLES J. BOWEN, Mr. J.B. JOHNSON. Mr. JAMES WORMLEY.

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STANDING COMMITTEES. HOUSEHOLD COMMITTEE. Mrs. F.T. BAXTER, Mrs. E.G. DOLE, 1504 H Street. 1014 14th Street. Mrs. C.L. GRIMKE, 1608 R Street. CLOTHING COMMITTEE. Mrs. H.M. BLANCHARD, Mrs. M.L. MERRIWEATHER. 305 M Street. 1922 12th Street. Mrs. J.W. SCUDDER, 1006 New Hampshire Avenue. EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE. Miss LOUISE S. SWAN, Mrs. J.B. BRUCE, Cor. M Street and Vt. Ave. 909 M Street. Mrs. C.A.S. HALL, 18 Gay Street. COMMITTEE ON ADMISSION AND DISMISSION. Mrs. A.M. PURVIS. Mrs. LOUISE MANN, 1118 13th Street. 1303 Q Street Mrs. M.V. DATCHER, 1537 K Street. MATRON. Miss ELIZA HEACOCK. Assistant, Miss JENNIE HEACOCK. TEACHERS. Miss J.M. BARTLETT. Industrial School, Miss S. STORUM. Miss PLUMMER.

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ANNUAL REPORT, SUBMITTED TO THE National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children, at the Annual Meeting, Tuesday, January 9, 1883. The Executive Committee, in presenting the customary annual reports, desire to call especial attention to the fact that the most careful economy and the closest supervision of minute details of household management, have failed, during the year 1882, to confine the expenses of the family at the “Home” within the limits of the Congressional appropriation. The amount expended, per capita, is $65.55 5-7 per annum; about $5.50 per month. The greatly increased cost of living and the failure of one or two sources of revenue have combined to augment the expenditure to such a degree as to absord the entire private fund, amounting to over three hundred and eighty-five ($385.00) dollars, and to create a deficiency of about one hundred and twenty ($120) dollars.

Unless there should be a sudden and very great reduction in prices, the Association will, probably, at the end of the present year, be without means to fulfil its obligations, and without resources upon which to draw. In view of these facts, it would seem to be of the highest importance, not only to endeavor to obtain a somewhat larger annual appropriation, but to devise means for creating and maintaining a reserve fund; a fund sufficient, in case of the failure of the usual appropriation, or any other emergency, to carry on the work of the Institution until other means were provided, or until the inmates could be distributed among other institutions.

It may be proper to state in this connection, that the indebtedness of Mrs. Crandell, to the Association, is in a fair way of settlement; but as, according to agreement, no payments will be made for three years, these payments cannot be regarded as a source of revenue, and the necessity for 0010 11immediate action remains the same.

The memory of what has been accomplished for the Home, and the thoughts of the continued activity and fore-thought needed to keep it in successful operation, add poignancy to the sorrow with which the Association must needs recall the loss by death of two of its most valued members, the honored Vice-President, Mrs. E. J. Baxter, and Mrs. Bowen, a member of the Board of Managers, whose labors in behalf of this charity, date almost from its foundation. These ladies were so intimately acquainted with the history and affairs of the Association, and commanded so wide a sphere of influence, as to make it difficult, if not impossible, to replace them. They were earnest and active in their endeavors to alleviate human suffering and misery wherever met, and both possessed, in addition to a high sense of christian duty, a natural kindness of heart and graciousness of manner which endeared them to all.

One hundred and twenty children, seven aged women, have been provided during the year with the necessaries and many of the comforts of life. The women, though, too old and infirm to maintain themselves in homes of their own, are able to be very useful in assisting in the care of the younger children, in mending, knitting, ironing, &c., while many of the children above six years old are occupied during part of the day in such light housework as is suited to their age and capacity, and in learning to make and mend their clothes. A list of the articles made in the Industrial room during the past twelve months, will be found annexed to this Report.

In May a little boy died of hemorrhage of the lungs, and there are now in the nursery three sick and very feeble little ones, who are generally confined to their beds part of the day. But when it is considered, that many, when received, are in the low physical condition, naturally resulting from neglect, from insufficient food and clothing, and all the ills of poverty, the general good health of the family is a cause for wonder and congratulation on the part of all interested in their welfare.

In two preceding reports, 1881 and 1882, reference has been made to the necessity of replacing the present building by another more safe and substantial. To those acquainted with its condition and the materials of which it is constructed, the danger from fire is an ever present anxiety. 0011 12It is believed, in short, that the house would be consumed with such rapidity, particularly in case of fire occurring at night, that it would be impossible to convey so many young children out of it, without appalling loss of life. This feeling of apprehension became so strong and the weight of responsibility was so urgently pressed upon the attention of the Executive Committee, that in March last, three ladies were appointed to make an appeal to Congress in this behalf; and a memorial setting forth the facts and asking for $20,000 for a new building was accordingly prepared. Hon. E.H. Rollins, of N.H., kindly consented to present it to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia, and by them to a sub-committee. Senator Butler, chairman of the sub-committee, having made inquiry of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and learned that in their opinion the management of the institution was “economical, humane, and judicious,” made a visit in person to the Home accompanied by Commissioner Dent, and on May 10th, introduced a bill, entitled, “A Bill making an appropriation to erect a new building for the use of the National Association, etc., in the District of Columbia.

This measure is now pending in the Senate, and it is hoped that an earnest effort may yet be made by the friends of the institution, to secure its passage before the end of the present session.

For reasons enumerated above, no provisions could be made for the usual Christmas festivities, and the managers were forced to depend upon voluntary contributions. This Report would be incomplete if no allusion were made to the generous response which followed their appeal. The Executive Committee therefore tender grateful thanks to those whose liberality made the holiday season a bright and joyous one for the hundred little waifs gathered together in the Home.

HELEN A. COOK, Secretary.

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TREASURER's REPORT. From January 10, 1882, To January 8, 1883. The National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children, Mrs. L.S. Doolittle, Treasurer, in account with the United States: Dr. Cr. To balance in U.S. Treasury, By payment of Bills and January 10,1882 $3,262 58 Orders $6,497 93 To Appropriation of 1888... 6,501 08 By Balance in U.S. Treasury, January 8, 1883 3,263 65 ———— ———— $9,761 58 $9,761 58 Mrs. L.S. Doolittle, Treasurer, in accountant with the National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children. To Balance in Treasury By payments for Printing, January 10, 1882 $128 51 Stationery and Advertising. $9 48 To Membership Fees 48 00 Hardware 44 80 To Donations 20 13 Plumbing 5 03 To payments for Board by Provisions 53 40 Teachers 167 00 Milk 43 40 To cash from Mairon for Meat 47 96 sale of rags, etc 21 45 Groceries 81 92 By overpayments to employees 0 97 By balance in Treasury, January 8, 1883 98 13 ———- ———- $385 09 $385 09 Classification Of Expenditures. Salaries and Wages $2,093 89 Furniture $11 50 Matron's Current Expenses. 200 00 Paperhanging 7 12 Groceries and Provisions.. 1,144 10 Copper Boiler 10 00 Meat 650 14 Repairing Pump 3 00 bread 788 49 Medical Attendance 16 00 Milk 56 15 Medicines 13 15 Coal 266 05 Insurance 42 50 Clothing 270 .6 Straw, corn and screenings 2 45 Shoes 158 03 Manure for garden 20 00 Hats 16 50 ————- Bed Spreads 51 65 $6,784 89 Yara 11 50 Plumbing 52 58 Carpentry 74 55 From Congressional Hardware 62 20 Appropriations $6,497 93 Printing, Advertising and. From other sources 286 96 stationery 29 48 ———— Whitewashing and Plastering 56 00 $6,784 89 LUCY S. DOOLITTLE, Treasurer.

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MATRON's REPORT. Number Of Inmates January 1, 1882. Aged Women 5 Boys 59 Girls 41 ——Total number of Inmates 105 Received During The Year. Aged Women 2 Boys 11 Girls 9 SENT TO HOMES. Boys 10 Girls 7 Boys (ran away) 1 Boys, sent to Alms House 1 Woman returned to her friends 1 Died (boy of six years) 1 Total number of Inmates January 1, 1883 106 Louisa Smith, the Blind Girl, spent her vacation at the Home. One hundred and five pairs of stockings have been knit by the Children and Old Woman. ELIZA HEACOCK, Matron.

REPORT OF THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR YEAR. Sheets 108 Skirts 37 Diapers 7 Bed Spreads 12 Apron Straps 12 Hemmed Blankets 3 Pillow Slips 155 Iron Holders 12 Dusters 11 Rollers 2 Towels 98 Hemmed Dresses 8 Straps 218 Strand Covers 6 Waists 51 Ruffles 18 Wash Cloths 23 Dolls Skirts 60 Drawers 104 Dolls Drawers 60 Handkerchiefs 206 Hemmed Caps 8 Bibs 47 Pieced Quilts 1 Aprons 99 Crochet Mats, pair 2 Night Gowns 31 Tidies 2 Chimises 37 Handkerchief Holders 2 Faced Waists 25 Mittens, pairs 45

Respectfully submitted, SAREPTA STORUM, Teacher.

REPORT OF THE SCHOOL, Whole number taught January 1882 to January 1883 94 Number withdrawn 16 Average number enrolled 72.4 Average daily attendance 72.2 Average Age 8.5 Number of Boys 53 Number of Girls 41 Number enrolled at the close of the year 1882 78. The first grade comprises 40. The second grade comprises 17. The third grade comprises 21. J.M. BARTLETT. Teacher. 0014 National Association for the Relief of District Colored Women and Children Extract from the Matron's Report of October 1882 fruits and vegetables gathered from the garden since April 1882. Blackberries 5 quarte Gooseberries 4 3/4 bushels Grapes 16 pounds Peaches 4 1/4 bushels Raspberries 20 quarts Lima Beans 1 bushel String Beans 9 “ Beans 5 1/4 “ Beet tops 3 “ Cabbage 19 heads Green Corn 360 cans Cucumber 764 Lettuce 1296 heads Onions 98 Parsnips 9 1/4 bushels Peas 4 bushels Squashes 29 Tomatoes 60 bushels Tomatoes, green, 40 gallons (pickled) Tomatoes, ripe, 78 “ (canned) Turnips 4 bushels From Poultry Yard. Eggs 1580 Chickens 150

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EXTRACTS FROM CHILDRENS' LETERS. April 1, 1881.

Dear Miss Heacock: I take the present opportunity to write you a few lines to let you know how I am getting along. I am very well and hope when these few lines reach you they will find you well. We have a large orchard, work horses, three colts, and six cows. One cow died Monday night. I can plow with a one horse plow, and I can harrow and shuck corn. I went to Aldie, to the Mill Monday. We have to go to the mill on horse-back. Mr.——- made one hundred and twenty-five bushels of wheat. I helped to bind a little and Mr.—— cut. In our garden we raise peas, beans, corn, tomatoes, celery, parsnips, potatoes, sugar corn and onions. Mr.—— tends to the horses and sheep and I tend to the cows and colts. We have 40 sheep and 19 lambs. We live a mile from the store. I am now going on sixteen years old. We have fourteen acres in wheat. We live eight miles from the nearest railroad station. Mr. and Mrs.—— are very kind to me, but I cannot say that I always deserve it. Mr.—— has seven daughters and three sons, but only one of them is large enough to work on the farm. You must excuse me for not writing before, as I have been very busy.Yours respectfully,

June 1882.

Dear Miss Heacock: As Mrs.—— is writing to you this morning, I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know that I am very well, and doing well, though I would like to see you all very much. Miss Heacock, I wish you would tell me where to direct a letter to my little sister Clara. I wish you had some of our nice ripe peaches. We have four trees that are hanging full. Miss Heacock, please send me my singing book, with I want to be an angel in it. Miss Fannie is teaching us to sing, but we have no book. I have a hen, with nine chickens hardly large enough to eat.

Your little friend. ——— ———. W——, April 6, 1882

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Dear Friend: We were glad to hear from you. I have been going to school for six months, and did not have much time to write you. Grandfather —- died since I heard from you last. I have a nice home, and the people are kind to me. I am trying to be a better girl. I am much obliged for the pretty card you sent me. I was twelve years old on the 31st of March. Mrs.—— gave me a pretty work box to keep my cotton and needles in, and last summer she bought me a set of dishes, and her cousin sent me a little bucket. Mr.—— little girl sent me a valentine, and people are so kind to me, and I ought to be kind to them. Give my love to the old ladies that were there when I was, and all the little children. Give my love to all the boys and girls, and to my Aunt Priscilla and Aunt Lizzie. I must close my letter for this time. Don't forget to write to us soon.

Your friend, ——— ———. May 21, 1882.

Dear Miss Heacock: I received the report and was glad to hear from you all. I was sorry to hear of Mrs.—— death. Has Mother been to the Home since I wrote. I have been to school all winter, and we had a good teacher. I stay home this summer to work on the farm. Are Alfred and Harris in the same place they were last year? Mr.—— our minister, died last fall. We all loved him so much but God took him. We have just called a minister, Mr—— from East New York. I think we will love him as well. I have been to church and sunday school to-day and perhaps I will go to-night. I am getting along very nicely. I cannot think of anything more to write, so I will bring my letter to a close.

Yours truly, ——— ———. P.S.—Give my love to my mother and brothers and my sisters.

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DONATIONS. Consisting of miscellaneous articles, including flour, fruit, cake, candy, toys, illustrated papers, pictures, cards, etc., and small sums of money have been made at various times through the year by the following named persons: Mrs. Portus Baxter, Mrs. E.L. Johnson, Mrs. F.T. Baxter, Mr. Jennifer, Mrs. Blanchard, Kellogg & Johnson, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Kaiser, Mrs. Bool, Miss Priscilla Lippencott, Miss Bartlett, Mr. Lothrop, Miss Brooks, Mrs. Mann, Mr. Buckingham, Mrs. Merriweather, Mr. Burdette, Miss Lydia Mather, Behrend & Son, Miss Miller, Mrs. Caswell, Mrs. Plumb, Mrs. H.A. Cook, Miss Ruth Plumb, Mr. Jno. F. Cook, Mrs. Pomeroy, Mr. G.F.T. Cook, Mrs. Purvis, Mr. J.H. Cook, Mrs. Purnell, Mr. Cormwell, Miss Alma Piper, Mrs. Doolittle, Mr. Roose, Mrs. Dole, Roth & Geoghegan, Mrs. Datcher, Miss Shoemaker, Mr. Eggleston, Miss Satterthwaite, Miss A.B. Francis, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Grimké, Mrs. Scudder, Mrs. Hartwell, Mr. Talbut, Miss E. Heacock, Mrs. Waring, Miss J. Heacock, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Joseph Heacock, Mr. Jas. Wormley, Mr. Hodgkins, Mr. Samuel Wendell, Mr. Hollander, Mr. A. Wall, Miss Mary Ivings, Mr. Elphonso Youngs, Miss Jennings, Fourth Baptist Church.) Berean Church, ) $13.04 Asbury Church. ) Teachers of Colored Public Schools, 14.63 Twenty-six (26) turkeys were donated for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Mrs. F.J. Cappin, Philadelphia, 4 Kindergarten tables, 25 chairs, gifts and occupations for one year's use in school.

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MEMBERSHIP. Mrs. H.M. Blanchard, Mrs. Louisa Mann, Mrs. C.A.S. Hall, Rev. Francis J. Grimké Mrs. A.M. Purvis, Mrs. C.L. Grimké Mrs. L.S. Doolittle, Francis Miller, Mrs. E.G. Dole, Mrs. J.W. Scudder, Mrs. Justin Morrill, Mrs. J.H, Merriweather, Mrs. E.S. Grimes, Miss L.F. Barney, Mrs. Senator Allison, Mrs. M.V. Datcher, John F. Cook, Hon. S.C. Pomeroy, Mrs. H.A. Cook, Mrs. Elizabeth Keckley, George F.T. Cook, Collins Crusor, Dr. C.B. Purvis, Mrs. F.T. Baxter, Mrs. J.B. Bruce, J.B. Johnson, M.H. Doolittle, James Wormley, Miss Louise Swan, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Robinson. LIFE MEMBERS. Mrs. J.M.S. Williams,- - - - - - - - - — Cambridge, Massachusetts Mrs. Emily Williams,- - - - - - - - - - - Cambridge, Massachusetts Mrs. S. Hooper,- - - - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. Jackson,- - - - - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. J.M. Forbes, - - - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts M.S. Putman, - - - - - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. A. Hommenway, - - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. R.G. Shaw, - - - - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. Wolcott, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. R.C. Greenleaf, - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. A. Wigglesworth, - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. John Cushing, - - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Dr. L.H. Russell, - - - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. William S. Glidden, - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Miss E.P. Peabody,- - - - - - - - - - - - Boston, Massachusetts Miss Maria R. Mason, - - - - - - - - - — Boston, Massachusetts Mrs. S.C. Pomeroy, - - - — - - - - - - - Kansas Mrs. L.K. Lippincot, - - - - - - - - - — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. Clark, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. J. Curtis, - - - - - - - - - - - - - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. E.P. Bullard, - - - - - - - - - - — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mrs. E.P. Gurney, - - - - - - - - - - - - Burlington, New Jersey Miss Minot, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ——- ——— Mrs. W. Gaylord, - - - - - - - - - - - — New York Mr. W. Gaylord, - - - - - - - - - - - - - New York Hon. Schuyler Colfaz, - - - - - - - - - - Indiana Hon. Sayles J. Bowen, - - - - - - - - - - Washington' D.C. Mr. Fredrick Douglas, - - - - - - - - - - Washington, D.C. Mrs. Margaret Robinson, - - - - - - - - - Germantown, Pennsylvania.