| Show A pleasant surprise for many years past mrs melina wilkins wife of officer aleck wilkins has been president ef the young ladies association of the second ward this spring however on account of her other duties she was compelled to resign last saturday being her fifty fourth birthday the officers and members of the association tendered her a pleasant surprise in the ward meetinghouse meeting house when she was presented with an elegant rock ing chair and a beautiful dress accod panted with the following testimonial sister melina wilkins we herewith present to you on this the anniversary of your birthday as a token or respect this small present for your faithful service and good counsel as president of our association for the past eight years we I 1 hope that we may always remember your integrity in the faithful discharge of that important position which you have so faithfully filled we regret that you had to resign on account of other duties which were upon you but we hope that you will still aid us with your presence and good instructions as often as you can make it convenient which will bo appreciated by us hii hing you many happy birthdays we remain the Y L M I 1 A of the second ward BAILEY president EMILY secretary |
