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Show -- WOMAN'S EXPONENT. ..... TUF Sl'-INb- T ' I t , . . 'Beneath, the- rafted ...IrtHctiand t,arl' ; The ancient spmet stands; - ' - Thifspiders o'er its yellow keys , Have stretched theirfilmy strands;-round its weak and tottering frame, long-ago- . old-tun- e 'Miss 'Cause, One relation to the quite prominent (question in 1 silver possible attitude of women on the Vet her leaves will grow yellow and sere, in case they secured the ballot, question, in fall And to the earth whirling heaps, was answered at length, and was; interestworthless like .thither and tlnngs said the Orifting hither ingly disposed of. . Miss Shaw But our mother the earth in her bosom still most women is they never with trouble ' r .keeps, have enough money, to make silver a The trust that the dead Samhier; bringsShe also stated she did, not expect that all women would be more intelligent O, wondrous life with thy toil and heat, . on the silver and tariff questions than men Thy changes both sad anci gav en masse, but she thought" that woman's Thy kisses of joy both dear and sweet, be in And the flowers that bloom by the way; greatest influence in politics wouldof their local affairs. The grandest result Shed o'erus thy blessings on this happy day, . ballot would be to take all local and muniAnd songs of rejoicing we'll sing, closed by cipal affairs out of politics. Sim That in the old days that seem far away, endeavors will be 111 greatest "My saying: Iu our galaxy of friends, we write Hannah T the direction of good government and goodMHg. mnmU " Practical results of woman suf' I.YDIA I). had been 11 frage in Wyoming and Colorado ' r - ; juncT97TS0r in this direction she said. The successful day was closed by a briladdress by Miss Shaw., before a large liant MEMORIAL GATHERING. - Woman's . gathering in the evening.-- : query-lo- x -- " , ..Around her on th e ga rrel Jjoo.r Her shining "satins trail; Al-DKi- :. ' . Between its faded folds. I to Mrs. 'Louise Spencer, , . j As the years pass along in grand succession, Into the dim and shadowy Past, H ow many we love join the grand procession, And with those that were, are silent classed. ! : , in-thfih- on Wood-inanse- old-fashion- torn, And over their graves a low Voice is saying: , softly sleep, lo the battle is done, "Softly Sweetly rest,' sweetly rest, for thy work is o'er, Joyful now, joyful now, for thy crown is won, And thy home on another shore." ! As silent I muse m the eve's changing light. V Each friend comes to mind as in days of old, And in the dear faces love is beaming bright Though their hair be dark, or shining gold. ' T ed CALIFORNIA. Tttt v t7. was Woman's Day at the Chau- - i v ; -.-v-' Let the flowers of friendship live on forever, ' Let remembrance shine out from the stars, Let the breeze whisper love that is sighing ever chant love in its changing bars. . And Music For love is a plant. that will never fade, Though blown by the cold winds of Time, For its birth was immortal, and by God 'twas , e, 1 And some that are left have gathered to day, To speak of the loved gone before, May the flowers of love bloom for us while we ' V '.' .. stay, will-en- d on another shore. this For journey In His presence forever to slTine - 1 XTiferightmvve-niornm- gr Gathered flowers of love that grew by the way, When the day was softly dawning. How many, how many have grown tired and worn L ike the child that is weary of playing, And have laid down to rest, when hearts were all made, On Friday, June 19, a number of 'intimate friends of the late Sister Hannah" T. King, met by invitation of her daughter, Mrs. Louisa Saucer, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Spencer, in this city, in memory of the gifted and much loved sister. This pretty idea of social gathering to keep her memory' fresh. and green, and to honor her name and fame, was the idea of Mrs. S M. Kimball and Mrs. J. Eewson Smith, and has been continued yearly since aer death. The conversation is usually upon Mrs. King's characteristics, her writings, her letters, and reminiscences of her event. ful life and remarkable personality, The gathering was in the season of roses and the perfume of the flowers was and the table dec- delightful ne lauie orations were very hue. present were M. Isabella Home, Sarah M. Kimball, Rachel Grant, Helen M. Whitney,. Julia C. Howe, Kliza V. Smith, Margaret Aiford, Lydia'D. Alder, Kmily H. Kate Brockbank, Louisa Spencer and the writer. The conversation at table, though there were no toasts or set speeches, was: very tea delightful and very like tab.c talk, and the spirit of it was (juite refreshing to the soul, and the delicacies partaken of were of the best and daintiest of the season. If Mrsv King could have been .present in person, she would have been satisfied withthe perfect, taste aid order of the arrange1 Our fathers and mothers have eachcrossed o'er - The. river that rolls between, And have met with those who crossed before, Who now only seem as a dream. The young and the blithe, the .grave and the gayf - -- .. , REMLMBRANCF- ' . ..A.havintjngMirrqwdiim Her ..face 'is proud and pale. But when I climb the creaking sta:., The gusty moonlight falls On nothing but the withered herbs That hang along the walls. And yet ihe spinet trembles still To that f jrgotte" tune; The ashes of a crumbled rose . : Upon the keys are strewn; . And yonder chest below the eaves Her gown of satin holds, With, sprigs of broken lavender ' - prob-"l'emT- But windy nights 'a .quaint Comes stealing down, the stairs; For then she wakes the keys again. A ghost with powdered hair. The mice go dancing in and out To melodies she sun When fashion trod the minuet And Washington was young. ' ire- - In lieu of silken tapestries sle-jp- lira rrQeu Shaw then resumed thti KfiinvnihT, rrmcmher though' kuJ;invU-- t' -- The airy cobwebs blow Lovingly dedicate J -- " A That mouldered .,- Jtauqua Assembly at Pacific Grove. The .exercises were a itogetner in tueir nanus, and they used the opportunity to specially discuss the amendment issue. The meetby ing at 11 o'clock was called to order State Mrs. A. A. Sargent, president of the Miss Susan B. Association, Anthony was elected president of the day. Rev. Anna II. Shaw presided over the question box, and answered with great wit-thmany objections against suffrage. In the afternoon Miss Susan. B. Anthony made an address, directing her speech more TvirtiVnlartv to the amendment question. Suffrage . ( . -- MrsrahrBToopfollowedrrid-gave- i,or motiv Vivirfr rnp-en- t reasons ior ner . Journal. WOMAN'S HOME. of the Industrial Farm Colony for Inebriate Women, took place at Duxhurst, Surrey, Jvngland, July 6th. Her Royal Highness, Princess Mary Duchess of Teck, laid the foundation stones for three cottages, there being already six a church, cottages, a large main building, ladies ot a'hospitaltand a manor house for from White quality. Purses of moneyin all parts ot Ribbon women and others England were presented to her. Royal Prayer Highness in aid of the Institution. Hereof Dean was offered by the Hon. the 4tHL Lady lnry. Somerset gave an audress of welcome. The Park sisters, the well known cornet (pianette irom xv:v York a band and a choir of boys furnished the music. This home was founded by the British Woman's Temperance. Association led first Henry Somerset, and is the attempt tojprovide for inebriate womenthe ameliorative surroiindnplicountry air and out door occupations in homes rather then corrective institutions. The following guests were entertained at luncheon at Reigate rtiory, with Princess Duchess of Mary. The Duchess of Teck, the St. Albans; Adeline, Duchess of Bedford; WillLily, Duchess of Marlborough; Lord iam Beresford; Lady Katherine and Mr. Somers Somerset; Lady Louise Loder; Lady Edward Cavendish; Lady Paterseu; Lady Eva and Mr. Dugdale; Lady Barnes; t Hy Hon; Lady Hope and Mr. Denny; Lady Sir Wilfred and Lady La wson; the Dean of Hereford; Hon. Mrs. Leigh; Sir Algernon West; Mrs. Eva McClaren; Miss Frances Miss Willard; Mrs. and Miss Wilber force; Tufnall, Lady in Waiting; Hon. A. Hood; Hon. Mr. Cubitt H. P.; Richard Harding ' ' V Davis, Isq. . 6 ; . , Princess H R. H. of The appointment . Beatrice, to be Governor of the Isle .of Prince Wight, in successon to the late a step Henry of Battenberg, is not only the Island, popular to the inhabitants; ofbest traditions but one which carries on the of English history, when women to posts of honor and responsibility;' irrespective of prejudice, where hereditary right nr"i nrenmstances nuucaicu Ex. fitting persons. 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