Bristol County, Massachusetts - Chapter 17: Taunton Benevolent Institutions, 1924

The open door to the heart of the city is found not only through its churches but also by means of institutions of State, county and city provision for the general and special relief of suffering. Taunton has kept pace with all her requirements in such matters, the following-named organizations working along for the common good:

Taunton State Hospital - Taunton State Hospital, with its average of 1400 inmates and 250 officials and employes in 1923, had established a place for itself second to none other in the State. The institution was started May 24, 1851, the first of the buildings that form the present plant being built that year under an act of Legislature, the State appropriating the sum of $100,000 for the launching of the enterprise of benevolence. The commission into whose hands was placed the instituting of the work consisted of James D. Thompson, George N. Briggs and John W. Graves, who decided to locate the hospital in Taunton after having examined many other proposed situations for the plant in this county. The sum of $13,000 was placed in the hands of the commissioners by vote of the inhabitants of the town and by means of voluntary contributions, and the present site at Whittenton was made the permanent one for the proposed hospital, Governor Marcus Morton and Samuel L. Crocker, both prominent Taunton townsmen, being most active in securing the. institution for this location, one mile from the center of the city. The first board of trustees was appointed in July, 1853, and the commissioners placed the buildings and property into their hands February 2, 1854. It was in April, 1854, that the hospital was opened for the reception of patients, the accommodations at that time being for but 250. Dr. George S$. Choate, the first superintendent, was appointed in October, 1853, and he resigned in April, 1870, to open a private asylum at Pleasantville, New York. Dr. W. W. Godding succeeded him, and in July, 1877, Dr. Godding resigned to take charge of the government hospital for the insane at Washington, D. C.

In 1893 the buildings of the State Hospital consisted of the central building; an east wing, now known as East Choate and East Godding; a west wing, now known as West Choate' and West Godding, and two infirmaries, the Howland Infirmary for female patients and the Brown [Infirmary for male patients. Two members of the board of trustees were residents of Taunton - William C. Lovering, for whom the colony for female patients at Davis street is now named, and Susan E. Learoyd. The superintendent was Dr. John T. Brown.

In 1895 a training school for nurses was established, and instruction was given by some of the supervisors and members of the medical staff. In 1897 the position of pathologist was created. In 1899 Miss Linda A. J. Richards was appointed superintendent of the training school for nurses. She is still (1923) superintendent of nurses emerita, she having completely reorganized the school. Also in 1899 the Briggs farm in Raynham was purchased and made into a colony for male patients, now known as the Simeon Borden Sr. Colony. In 1901 a home for female nurses, now named the' Learoyd building, was built. In 1903 the home for male nurses was built and named the Murray building. These two buildings were so named in honor of trustees who had given long and faithful service to the hospital. In 1903 Miss Richards resigned as superintendent of the training school and Miss Harriet M. Seavey was appointed in her place. On January 4, 1904, the third story and roof of the female division were burned; fortunately, no person was injured and no life lost. In November, 1906, Dr. Brown resigned, after twenty-eight years as superintendent. He was characterized by Dr. Goss in his first report as superintendent as '"'one of the last of the old school and one of the first of the new."

Dr. Arthur V. Goss, who had come to the Taunton State Hospital from the Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1892, was appointed to succeed Dr. Brown. In 1910 Miss Harriet M. Seavey, superintendent of the training school, died. Her place was taken temporarily by Miss Linda Richards until the appointment of Miss Rebecca G. Cameron, of the class of 1904, who took office in 1911. In 1911, also, were finished two additions to the hospital buildings, named East Extension and West Extension, con-~ taining, both in the male and female divisions, a congregated dining room, a ward for tubercular patients, and a receiving ward. In 1911 the training school was affiliated with the Boston City Hospital. The term of service was, first, six months, with three months in the Bellevue Hospital of New York City. This was later changed to ten months in the Boston City Hospital, without the necessity of going to the Bellevue Hospital. This term is at present one year. A social service worker was added to the staff in 1911. In 1913, Dr. Abraham Myerson was appointed pathologist. Dr. Myerson published during his tenure of this office several notable contributions to mental hygiene. In 1914, Charles C. Cain, of Taunton, was appointed to the board of trustees. In this year, also, the William C. Lovering colony for female patients was opened, the office of assistant superintendent was established, and Dr. Horace G. Ripley was appointed. In 1917, Dr. Myerson resigned to accept a position on the faculty of the Tufts Medical School. In this year the hospital, in codperation with the local branch of the Red Cross, sent out 2815 different articles of war relief. Since the beginning of the European war, in 1914, 49 employees of the hospital entered the service either of the United States or of the Allies. The year 1918 was noted for the influenza epidemic throughout the country. It was particularly severe in the hospital, with 373 cases and 57 deaths. The city of Taunton urgently called for help. Two pupil nurses of the hospital, who had just completed their training and were about to go to the Boston City Hospital, volunteered their services - Miss Janie Flynn and Miss Annie A. Hall. Miss Flynn was stricken down while serving the city, and made the supreme sacrifice. Miss Annie A. Hall was also stricken, was desperately ill, but eventually recovered. She is now, 1923, assistant superintendent of nurses. In 1918 Miss R. G. Cameron resigned as superintendent of nurses, to enter the United States Federal Service. After serving in Virginia, Texas, Missouri and the Philippines, she was given the Distinguished Service Medal in 1923. The position of superintendent of nurses was not filled until 1920, when Mrs. Ella A. Averill was appointed. In 1920 Dr. Ripley resigned as assistant superintendent. In September, 1922, Dr. Goss resigned. He was succeeded by Dr. Ransom A. Green, and Dr. Ripley was succeeded by Dr. Roderick B. Dexter.

Morton Hospital. - The name of Silas Dean Presbrey, M.D., will always be mentioned with respect, as will the names of the local physicians who, with Dr. Presbrey, constituted a group of far-sighted practitioners, and, organizing the Taunton Hospital Company in 1897, eventually brought to pass the Morton Hospital, that to the present is the successful public hospital of Taunton; and the gift of Mrs. Susan Tillinghast Morton Kimball of the mansion of Governor Marcus Morton, has become a part of the life and needs of the city itself. It was during the year 1897 that a number of the physicians of this city, with Dr. Presbrey at their head, became impressed with the fact that the city was calling for an institution of this kind, where care and medical attention might be given the sick and the injured. Dr. Presbrey gave a practical start towards the institution, when he drew up the paper that called for pledges of ten dollars a year for five years, for the beginnings of the hospital. As a result, nearly two hundred pledges came in, which gave promise of nearly two thousand dollars annually for five years, the pledges being made within a very short time. As an added encouragement to the project, and one that assured immediate housing of the plans and work of the founders, Mrs. Kimball, daughter of Governor Morton, generously gave the mansion, with its grounds.

The hospital was dedicated January 1, 1889, the principal address for the occasion being given by Dr. Silas D. Presbrey. Dr. Presbrey was the first president of the corporation; William H. Bent, vice-president; Orville A. Barker, secretary; Miss Martha Perry, clerk. The first superintendent of nurses was Miss Elizabeth Fanning, and she was succeeded in 1890 by Miss Ella Sears, during which year a nurses' dormitory was built at a cost of $3000. Once established, the hospital joined the march of improvement, and up to the year 1892 more than ten thousand dollars was expended on building and furnishings, the school for nurses was instituted, and there were six pupil nurses there. The Hospital Aid Association began its work in the fall of 1896, at the suggestion of William H. Bent, vice-president of the corporation; and it was during that year, also, that Hospital Sunday and Donation Day were started. One after another, individuals and organizations furnished rooms and provided funds for their furnishing and maintenance in the hospital, and that beneficent work has continued to the present day. The new operating building and surgical annex was opened in 1900, by bequest of Robert C. Billings and through other gifts. The first public graduation of nurses took place in 1906. At the death of Miss Ella Sears, in 1910, Mrs. Jennie S$. Berry, R.N., was appointed superintendent of nurses. In 1912 Robert M. Leach was appointed treasurer, in place of Orville M. Barker, who died February 12, that year.

Dr. Silas D. Presbrey, the founder of the hospital, retired from active service as the president of the institution in 1913, and Henry F. Bassett was elected president. Mr. Bent declining reélection, Nathan Newbury was elected vice-president. Mrs. Berry resigning as superintendent of nurses, Mrs. Frances P. West was chosen to that position. By an act of Legislature, the name Morton Hospital became the legal title in 1914. In 1918, the monthly clinic of physicians began to be held in the wards of the hospital, and that year the orthopedic clinic was established by Dr. Z. B., Adams. Reuben W. Chase was elected treasurer and clerk in 1919. That year, during the epidemic, rules against the admission of patients suffering from contagious diseases were suspended, and the hospital was taxed to the excess of its operating force in caring for patients. A heroic work was performed by doctors and nurses through the fight with the epidemic. The present nurses' home, on Washington street, opposite the hospital, was opened in June, 1920, in which year Miss Ursula G. Noyes was appointed superintendent of nurses, and Chester A. Reid was elected treasurer and clerk. During the year 1922 nearly 1800 patients were admitted to the hospital. The total receipts were $78,587.34, and the total amount of the endowment fund was $107,671.17.

Taunton Old Ladies' Home. - It was at about the close of the 1812 war that a number of charitably inclined women of Taunton began to be aware of the call for an institution that might render aid to persons who were in need of charity, states Mrs. Augusta M. West, secretary of the Taunton Old Ladies' Home. Such persons, who had need but would not appeal to the town for help, consisted of worthy daughters and widows of soldiers in the war, and it was for these that the Taunton Female Benevolent Association was first formed. The subject received frequent discussion, and in 1816 their plans resulted in the formation of a society with thirty-five members, with a printed constitution. For a time, meetings were held quarterly, each member paying a certain tax, the plan being to raise a fund, one-half of which should be used each year to give help to the needy, the other half to be placed on interest for future use. In the year 1829 the organization obtained a charter from the Massachusetts Legislature, under the name of the Taunton Female Charitable Association - a corporation "for the purpose of affording relief to such indigent persons as are not paupers or supported by the overseers of the poor of the town,

The charter was amended, giving the founders power to establish and maintain a home for the relief of aged and indigent women, and the movement was started for receiving subscriptions therefor. Such was their success that on December 16, 1870, they were enabled to purchase a house on Franklin street, which, in January, 1871, was opened with eight inmates. There the Home remained until 1886, when the present Home at 96 Broadway was built, with every convenience for the comfort of the aged. In 1923 there were fourteen inmates. Among those who first became interested in the establishment of the Home were: Abigail West, Susanna Brewer, Harriot Leonard, Elizabeth Reed, Ruth Leonard, Sally Richmond, Charlotte Morton, Mary Porter, Nancy Ingell, Betsy Williams. The late Mrs. Morton was one of the original members of the association, and for twenty-three years she presided at its meetings, and the names of the four women who were leaders in the work of the association and its incorporation were Abigail West, Mary B. Bush, Martha B. Richmond, Sarah W. Richmond.

The present structure on Broadway cost $12,000, Henry D. White purchasing the old building on Franklin street for $3500. The parlor and hall were furnished by George E. Wilbur, who, with Colonel P. H. Corr, assumed the responsibility of enlarging and beautifying the grounds. The purchase of the latter was made possible through the bequest of Hon. Marcus M. Rhodes and Hon. John E. Sanford. The officers for 1922-1923: First directress, Miss Susan A. Bassett; second directress, Mrs. Charles M. Rhodes; secretary, Mrs. Augusta M. West; treasurer, Miss Rachel Morse; board of managers: Miss Harriet B. Monroe, Mrs. George T. Hartshorn, Mrs. Henry F. Bassett, Mrs. Clinton V. Sanders, Mrs. Lyman Mason, Mrs. George E. Wilbur, Mrs. Edward Lovering; assistant managers: Mrs. Ralph E. Barker, Mrs. Oscar G. Thomas, Mrs. J. Lewis Austin, Mrs. Walter N. Smith, Mrs. John A. Hunt, Mrs. George B. Warren, Mrs. Robert M. Leach, Miss Charlotte Colby, Miss C. Amelia Williams, Mrs. Charles E. Foster, Mrs. Howard W. Thomas, Mrs. Alexander M. Fraser, Mrs. William Lawrence, Mrs. Chester S. Godfrey, Mrs. A. Cleveland Bent; board of advisers: Charles M. Rhodes, Frank L. Tinkham, Seth L. Cushman, Alfred B. Sproat, George W. Read, William J. Davison, Albert Fuller; auditor, Seth L. Cushman.

Social Welfare League. - Just the setting down of names and dates and places of meeting can share but very little in recounting the history of the Taunton Social Welfare League. The citing of year-by-year transactions of the association that anyone can find in its records, have a certain inspiration in the re-telling; but these are only the scaffolding and the staging about a structure whose masonry has been established and secured by great consecration, self-denial and sacrifice. The complete record of devotion and service cannot be found in the secretary's books or any other place. The Taunton Union Mission was the beginning of the present work of the Social Welfare League. The mission was organized in 1861, under the direetion of Deacon Joseph Dean, who in the year 1867 built a chapel for its service on Cedar street, at a cost of $10,000, while the ministry of the following-named men gave impetus to all associated charities effort in

Taunton: Revs. Joshua A. Stetson, Reuben H. Cobb, George H. Hamlen and S. Hopkins Emery. All these men were efficient builders; but one of the most active, and for years afterwards city missionary and historian, was Rev. S. Hopkins Emery.

It was just twenty years after this organization, or in February, 1881, that the Associated Charities of Taunton was incorporated, the meeting for the purpose having been held at the Winslow Congregational Church. The first officers elected on February 27 were Rey. S. Hopkins Emery, the leading spirit of the change, treasurer; Hon, William C. Lovering, president; Rev. Mortimer Blake, vice-president; Joseph Dean, secretary. The board of managers consisted of Rev. A. B. Hervey, Rev. H. B. DeForest, Henry G. Reed, Hon. Harrison Tweed, Jeremy B. Dennett, James Y. Anthony, A. J. Lawrence, Charles Foster, William H. Merrill, John G. Luscomb, H. I. Merrill, William H. Pleadwell, Rev. W. H. Wolcott.

Then began a long series of annual meetings that also proved features of the social, religious and business life of the city, and few people in any walk of life were absent from such gatherings. Among the prominent speakers throughout those years were Judge William H. Fox, George A. Washburn, Robert Treat Paine, Jr., who was then president of the Boston Associated Charities; Rev. T. H. Milstead, Rev. Charles Learoyd, Rev. A. G. Quint, Bishop Phillips Brooks, Rev. Edward Everett Hale; Miss Zilpha Smith, secretary of the Boston Associated Charities; Rev. F. B. Allen; Frank B. Sanford, of Concord; Professor Wilson, of Brown University; Rev. Samuel V. Cole, D. D.; Mrs. Glendover Evans, for fifteen years with the Boston Associated Charities.

The organization was incorporated in January, 1883, its purpose, as announced, being "to raise the needy, as far as possible, above the need of relief; to prevent street-begging imposition and the existence of a pauper caste; to secure the united action of all the benevolent persons in one harmonious system of wise aid to the poor." These were the new officers of the corporation: President, Hon. Samuel L. Crocker; vice-president, Rev. Mortimer Blake; secretary, Joseph Dean; treasurer, Orville A. Barker; permanent secretary, Rev. S. Hopkins Emery. Mr. Crocker died February 10, 1883, and Henry Goodwin Reed was chosen president. Miss Charlotte Peckham was elected superintendent of the work in May, 1888; and that year Revs. C. H. Learoyd and John P. Forbes were chosen vice-presidents. Rev. Samuel V. Cole, D. D., now president of Wheaton College, was elected a vice-president in 1890, and Rev. D. MacDougall in 1892, the same year that Rev. Charles Learoyd was chosen president of the association. Rev. A. J. Torsleff was chosen one of the vice-presidents in 1894. In 1895 Rev. Samuel V. Cole was elected president of the association; vice-presidents: Revs. J. P. Forbes and Edward Schofield. In 1897, Rev. T. Clayton Welles was chosen a vice-president, and George F. Pratt auditor. In the year 1898 Judge Frederick S. Hall was chosen president, and E. E. Richards, treasurer; and the next year Rev. A. A. Ross was elected one of the vicepresidents. J. F. Montgomery was appointed president in 1902, and Rev. H. H. Loud, clerk. Rev. E. H. Smith was chosen a vice-president in 1903, and in 1905 Rey. G. H. Johnson. That year Rev. Joel Metcalf was elected clerk.

that year when the first systematic card catalogue of case histories of the association was placed in her charge. Miss Bertha J. Southwick was elected to the superintendency of the organization in 1905, and in 1906 Rev. T. W. Illman was appointed a vice-president.

The presidency of Judge Frederick E. Austin began in 1907. No change was made until 1918, when the officers were as follows: President, Rev. F. R. Sturtevant; vice-president, A. Cleveland Bent; general secretary, Miss Bertha J. Southwick; treasurer, Alton H. Ryder; clerk, Miss Florence Davol. That year it was thought best to change the name of the association to Taunton Social Welfare League. This took place in 1918, at a special meeting of the corporation. In 1921 Miss Alice T. Fearns came here as general secretary. The work begun by the mission in 1861 is now more than city-wide in its scope. Rev. F. R. Sturtevant was elected president in 1920, and Miss Sybil Williams, clerk. Thomas H. Arden was elected treasurer in 1921, and Rev. Walter R. Tourtellot, clerk. The officers at the present time are as follows: President, A. Cleveland Bent; vice-president, James P. Whitters; treasurer, Thomas H. Arden; clerk, Albert H. Cochrane; general secretary, Miss Alice T. Fearns.

Eutrapelia Charity Club - On May 18, 1916, Marie Violet Regan called a meeting of fifteen girls at her home, 134 Broadway, and laid before them a plan, which she had long been contemplating; namely, that, by holding a meeting each week on some appointed night and contributing the sum of five cents each, some charitable act might be performed. No definite charity was to be adopted, but assistance given near at hand; within the city of Taunton or outlying districts. In this way, each member would find her life worth while, and someone would benefit by her existence. The membership was to be limited to no certain class, age or creed, but was to embrace those who had the heart and good will to accomplish the work. The following were present: Marie Violet Regan, Winifred E. Regan, Madeleine McKeon, Esther Fountain, Margaret Curtin, Jane Mc- Namara, Nellie Burns, Mary Baker, Kathleen Baker, Clare O'Neill, Margaret Brady, Mrs. Frank Smith, Minnie Roach, Christine McCarthy, May Rheaume, May McNamara, Nellie Synan, Nellie McHugh.

The first act of charity was performed for the babies of the Bethlehem Home. Through a district nurse, there was brought to the attention of this small band of willing workers, the pitiful case of a poor old invalid in East Taunton, who would gladly welcome a cheery visitor and a little assistance now and then. So a Sunday dinner was purchased for her. The girls themselves carried it over, and with violin music furnished by Marie Violet Regan and a choir of melodious voices, a pleasant afternoon was afforded her. From that time on, weekly aid was rendered her and frequent visits made by the members until she embarked for the Eternal Shores. The next family to come to the attention of this organization, was one, the father of which was a victim to the pink-eye, and immediate assistance was given and continued until the family was again on its feet. During the few months that had elapsed, the membership had increased to thirty members, and it was decided to give a name to this assembly. Marie Violet Regan suggested that the organization should be known as the Eutrapelia Club. The word "Eutrapelia" was discovered by Aristotle and may be defined "playfulness in good taste." Aristotle himself defines it "a chastened love of putting out one's strength upon others." Eutrapelia is a blend of playfulness and earnestness. Without earnestness, playfulness degenerates into frivolity. The following officers then were appointed: president, Marie Violet Regan; secretary, Agnes A. Winston; treasurer, Anna Fraters.

It was decided to have a Donation Day, and December 20, 1916, was designated as a suitable time for it, same to be held at 134 Broadway. Many contributions were received in the line of clothing, food and money, which were in turn distributed among the needy families. The dues were then increased to ten cents each, and it was suggested by Winifred McKeon that a silent membership be started of those who were interested in the work of the club, even though unable to take an active part, and who would be willing to contribute five cents each week. Before long this membership had reached one hundred. The first Christmas saw seven well-filled baskets donated to worthy families throughout the city and the outlying districts. When a year had lapsed, it was decided to hold a public whist and dance, and on the evening of May 14, 1917, a whist and dance was held in the parlors of the Taunton Inn. Little by little, the noble work increased, and the first year of the Eutrapelia Club's existence found many a burden lightened and many a rough road made smooth.

On June 25, 1917, the following officers were elected: President, Winifred McKeon; vice-president, Jane McNamara; secretary, Mary I. Donovan; treasurer, May Rheaume. In order to swell the treasury, it was decided to issue chances on a $5.00 gold piece. The tickets were sold at ten cents each, and a fair sum was realized.

During this period, war had gripped the country, and the Eutrapelia Club was foremost in offering its services to its Country's Cause. Accordingly, the members spent as much of their time as was possible rolling surgical bandages for the Local Chapter of the American Red Cross. On October 3, 1917, it was voted to receive no more members into the club. Two new rules were made; namely, that any member who should be absent from three consecutive meetings, unless for illness, would merit her name being crossed from the list of members; and any member seen talking during the business meeting would be penalized five cents. On October 10, 1917, a board of directors was elected as follows: Clare O'Neill, Nellie Burns, Marie Violet Regan. At this time, seven families were receiving assistance.

In order to raise a goodly sum for the Christmas Baskets, it was decided to hold a Whist Party on November 26, 1917, in Elks' Hall, Elks very kindly donating the use of this hall. Following the whist, a very pleasing concert had been arranged. December 21, 1917, was selected for Donation Day, to take place at 152 Broadway. Numerous contributions were received of money, food and clothing, all of which were evenly divided among the families. Fifteen Christmas baskets went forth.

On January 2, 1918, the semi-annual election of officers was held, as follows: President, Nellie Burns; secretary, Adeleine Frye; treasurer, Mary McKeon; chaplain, Alice Mulvey; outside guard, Victoria McDonald; board of directors, Agnes Winston, Margaret Curtin, Esther Fountain. It was decided that each member should have, at least, three silent mem- bers, who would contribute each week, and as many more as she might obtain. Marie Violet Regan was appointed to keep record of the silent members.

The list of needy families increased constantly and now numbered twenty-two. It was later decided to hold a Whist and Dance in Odd Fellows Hall on May 17, 1918. On June 9, 1918, some of the members visited the City Almshouse and gave an entertainment consisting of vocal solos, readings, and violin and piano solos for the inmates, which they thoroughly enjoyed. On June 20, 1918, occurred the semi-annual election of officers: President, May McNamara; secretary, Julia Winston; treasurer, Nellie McHugh; assistant treasurer, Frances O'Brien; chaplain, Margaret Grant; board of directors, Clare O'Neill, Gertrude Fields, Catherine Gilchrist and Adeleine Frye. On July 2, 1918, Nellie McHugh resigned as treasurer, since she was to take up war work in Washington, and Mary Orsi was elected to fill the unexpired term. It was then voted to hold the meetings once every two weeks during July and August.

On October 2, and 9, 1918, in accordance with a ruling of the Board of Health, forbidding all public gatherings, because of the terrible epidemic of influenza, no meetings were held. On October 13, an open-air meeting was held at the Davol Playground, and the action of the president in offering the services of the members of the Eutrapelia Club at the Emergency Hospital in the Broadway Congregational Church was approved. On October 23, 1918, the president phoned the Convalescent Hospital at St. Thomas' Parish House to inquire if any assistance might be given, and a special request was made for eggs, which the club furnished at once. The president also inquired at the Morton Hospital if there were any poor children in the ward who might need special food. There was only one boy, and he was generously remembered by the club. On December 9, 1918, a Whist and Concert was held in Elks' Hall. On December 16, 1918, the Salvation Army and the Camp Fire Girls notified the club that they would be pleased to have any of the children of the different families on the Eutrapelia list at their Christmas trees. The Salvation Army also offered to supply dinners to all the families, and the club decided to accept their kind offer, because it would thus enable them to spend their money on clothing and other necessities. Donation Day was scheduled for December 20, to take place at 130 Broadway and at Orsi's fruit store. The contributions of food, money and clothing were most generous. Twenty-two families were visited by the members at Christmas time.

On December 28, 1918, the semi-annual election of officers was held: President, Adeleine Frye; secretary, Anna Fraters; treasurer, Mabel: Hollihan; assistant treasurer, Ruth Heher; historian, Catherine Gilchrist.

A committee was appointed to interview the Knights of Columbus in an effort to secure permission to hold the weekly meetings in their hall. Permission was granted and it was voted to hold the meetings every Monday evening in the Knights of Columbus Hall. On May 12, 1918, the annual Whist and Dance was held in Odd Fellows' Hall. On June 30, 1919, the semi-annual election of officers was held: President, Agnes Winston; secretary, Margaret F. Connolly; treasurer, Alice Mulvey; assistant treasurer, Margaret Curtin.

Miss Rose Trainor, of the Institution for the Blind in Boston, asking if the club would be willing to pay for a month's training for a blind man in the Almshouse, in order that he might learn a trade. It was voted to send the money to cover his expenses. On October 29, 1919, a Whist and Dance was held in Odd Fellows' Hall, and on December 19, 1919, a Market Whist was held in Elks' Hall. Twenty-eight families were visited at Christmas and given a dinner, clothing and toys in the families where there were little ones.

On January 12, 1920, the semi-annual election of officers occurred: President, Agnes Winston; vice-president, Julia Winston; secretary, Margaret F. Connolly; treasurer, Alice Mulvey; assistant treasurer, Margaret Curtin. On May 18, 1920, a May Dance was held in the State Armory on Pleasant street.

It would doubtless be of interest to note here that on May 29, 1920, the foundress of this organization, Marie Violet Regan, entered the Convent of the Holy Union of the Sacred Hearts at Fall River, Massachusetts, and became a nun, now known as Sister Winifred Marie.

Beginning June 1, 1920, the meetings were he!ld in Bethlehem Home Hall, as the girls desired to change the meeting night, and the K. of C. Hall was already taken for that night. On June 28, the semi-annual election of officers took place: President, Catherine Murphy; vice-president, Helen Brennan; secretary, Katherine M. Britt; treasurer, Margaret Philbin; assistant treasurer, Gertrude Carey.

Beginning September 24, the meetings were to be held in Elks' Hall. On October 14, 1920, a dance was held in the State Armory on Pleasant street. On October 29, it was decided to run a series of four whists from November 19, to December 19, 1920, for the benefit of Bethlehem Home, and, at the close of these whists, a fairly good check was presented to Fr. James Dolan. On December 13, 1920, the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters offered the use of Social Club Hall to the Eutrapelia Charity Club whenever it might be needed for a whist or dance. On December 15, 1920, the Elks volunteered to send Christmas dinners to the families whom the Eutrapelia Charity Club are caring for, and this enabled the club to take care of-their thirty-three families in the line of shoes, rubbers, clothing, etc.

On January 14, 1921, the semi-annual election of officers was held, and the following were chosen: President, Katherine A. Grant; vicepresident, Madeleine McKeon; secretary, Jane McNamara; treasurer, Margaret Philbin; assistant treasurer, Anna Fraters; advisory board, Agnes Winston, Margaret Curtin, Mary Orsi, Anna Regan and Mary Coleman, On February 11, 1921, a committee consisting of Agnes A. Winston, Florence J. Coyle, and Helen Galligan was appointed to visit Miss Burt, overseer of the poor, and go over with her the list of needy families, in order to ascertain just what assistance the city rendered. On March 18, 1921, the school nurse, Miss Bertha Ryan, asked the club to stand the expenses of two operations at Morton Hospital on children. whose families could not afford to pay for them, and it was voted to do so. On April 22, 1921, the Elementary Teachers' Association donated food that was left from their Juncheon, and it was distributed among three of the needy families. On May 18, 1921, the annual May Dance took place in the Armory.

On July 1, 1921, the semi-annual election of officers occurred: President, Anna C. Regan; vice-president, Madeleine McKeon; secretary, Margaret O'Sullivan; treasurer, Alice Mulvey; assistant treasurer, Anna Fraters; monitor, Mary McKeon; roll call reader, Mary Coleman; advisory board, Katherine Grant, Bertha Ryan, Margaret Philbin, Helen Brennan, Elizabeth Creighton. On September 23, 1921, Katherine Grant was elected corresponding secretary. On October 26, 1921, a Hallowe'en Dance took place at the State Armory, at which all the Eutrapelia girls wore orange and black crepe paper dresses and hats. On October 28, 1921, it was decided to have cards printed for the silent members, in order that their dues might be checked off as paid. It was also decided to change the name to Eutrapelia Charity Club instead of Eutrapelia Club, as it had been heretofore known. From November 4 to December 9, 1921, inclusive, a series of six whist parties were held in the Temperance Hall on Trescott street. On November 11, 1921, the matter of sending out stockings to be filled with pennies for the needy ones was discussed. A sample was prepared, and the idea being highly approved by the members, many of them were made and distributed. An invitation was received from the Visiting Nurses Association to attend their Christmas sale at Mrs. Hartshorn's on November 16. On Thanksgiving Day many of the members visited the Almshouse. On December 2, 1921, a donation of $102.55 was received from the "Ten of Hearts" girls, the profit made on their dance.

On December 9, 1921, Mr. Mellen, of the Rotary Club, offered to assist the Eutrapelia Girls .in their Christmas work, and, accordingly, twenty-five stockings were given him to be filled, and from this source $30.00 was donated to the club. The Elks very kindly took over the list of Christmas Dinners, and the club was thus enabled to supply shoes, rubbers, stockings and miscellaneous clothing to the needy ones. Two toys were sent to each child on the list. The ward patients at the Morton Hospital and at the Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital were sent baskets of fruit. On December 30, 1921, the semi-annual election of officers was held: President, Anna C. Regan; vice-president, Madeleine McKeon; recording secretary, Catherine McCormick; corresponding secretary, Katherine A. Grant; treasurer, Gertrude Carey; assistant treasurer, Anna Fraters; monitor, Mary McKeon; roll call reader, Elizabeth Creighton; advisory board, Bertha Ryan, Helen Brennan, Elizabeth Creighton and Margaret Philbin. On January 13, 1922, a sick committee was appointed: Margaret Philbin, Katherine A. Grant, Nora Callahan and Helen Brennan. On January 27, 1922, the club gave a check of $25 to the school nurse, Bertha Ryan, for medical and surgical work among the school children. On February 21, 1922, a Whist and Dance was held in the State Armory. On May 22, 1922, the annual May Party and Dance was ,held in Odd Fellows' Hall. On June 9, 1922, a cake and food sale was held in Washburn's furniture store on Main street. On July 7, 1922, the semi-annual election of officers took place, and the following were chosen: President, Gertrude Carey; vice-president, Mae Fitzgerald; recording secretary, Catherine E. McCormick; corresponding secretary, Agnes Fields; treasurer, Anna Fraters; assistant treasurer, Ruth Mulvey; roll call reader, Elizabeth Creighton; monitor, Laura Hollihan; advisory board, Mary Orsi, Katherine A. Grant, Margaret Creighton, Katherine O'Donnell, Margaret Connolly.

On September 9, 1922, the first tag day of the Eutrapelia Charity Club was held, and it proved a glorious success. On September 27, 1922, the Eutrapelia Girls entertained all those who had so willingly offered their assistance on Tag-Day. On November 3, 1922, the first of a series of whist parties was held in Elks' Hall.

As in former years, the Eutrapelia Girls shared in bringing Christmas cheer to many a weary heart throughout the city, to Almshouse and hospitals. On December 29, 1922, a New Year's Frolick was held in the State Armory, which was well attended.

On January 5, 1923, occurred the election of officers for the coming year: President, Gertrude Carey; vice-president, Mae Fitzgerald; recording secretary, Catherine E. McCormick; corresponding secretary, Agnes Fields; treasurer, Anna Fraters; assistant treasurer, Ruth Mulvey; monitor, Laura Hollihan; roll call reader, Elizabeth Creighton; advisory board, Mary Orsi, Katherine O'Donnell, Katherine A. Grant, Margaret Connelly, Margaret Creighton. On February 16, 1923, the newly-elected president and vice-president tendered their resignation as officers, inasmuch as they were both to enter the profession of nursing at the Morton Hospital. In their places, Margaret Connelly was chosen president, and Florence J. Coyle, vice-president. Anna C. Regan was appointed club historian.

During the week of March 12, 1923, a Silent Membership Drive was conducted. Letters were sent out throughout the city, and the public were generous in responding to this request. Helen Brennan acted as chairman on the committee, who conducted the drive. On April 27, 1923, Catherine E. McCormick resigned as recording secretary, because of her approaching marriage, and Helen Brennan was elected to fill the unexpired term of office. On May 9, 1923, the annual May Party and Dance was held in the State Armory. Novelties were distributed throughout the evening, and flowers donated by the different florists were sold. The affair was a splendid success, both socially and financially, thus replenishing the treasury to a great extent.

Thus, the work of the Eutrapelia Charity Club continues. The question of creed or color never arises. Suffice to know that one is in need, and Eutrapelia gladly offers assistance in every way possible.

Taunton W. C. T. U. - The story of the Taunton Woman's Christian Temperance Union has been recorded by Mrs. Lester E. Bassett as follows: The Taunton W. C. T. U. was formed in April, 1874, with a constitution and pledge. The gathering for organization was held in Cedar street chapel, and the memory of that day makes the building more truly to us an historical hall. The first officers were names beloved and honored: President, Mrs. Theodore Dean; vice-presidents, Mrs. Edgar H. Reed, Mrs. Dr. Blake, Mrs. Harrison Tweed; secretary, Miss Emily Tweed; treasurer, Mrs. R. P. Ambler. The first work of the Union was to draw up a petition in which the mayor was asked to "execute the law which makes the sale of intoxicants a crime," and the petition, which was ineffective, had 4025 signatures. A reading room was opened in 1876 for young men at Crocker block, and in 1877 there was formed the Young People's Temperance Band, now known as the Loyal Temperance Legion. In 1882 the Union joined the Massachusetts W. C. T. U., and the name, constitution and pledge were brought in harmony therewith. In 1888 the

Union sent a petition to the municipal convention, asking for the nomination of two women upon the school board, which resulted in the election of Mrs. Kate B. Bragg, the first woman here to serve in that capacity. The W. C. T. U. in 1906 presented to the city of Taunton the ice water fountain on Taunton Green, now known as the bubble fountain. The local Union entertained the Massachusetts Convention in 1882 at the Universalist church; in 1897 at the Broadway church; in 1916 at the Winthrop Street Baptist Church.

The numerous departments of work of the W. C. T. U. here are established as follows: On Flower Mission Day, June 9, bouquets, containing "something white, something bright and something sweet," with a white ribbon attaching thereto a message from the Bible, are distributed to the inmates of jails, almshouses, hospitals, Old Ladies' Home and shut-ins; the department of franchise and Christian citizenship endeavors to strike effective blows at the liquor traffic; the department of scientific temperance instruction working through the schools, Sunday schools, and Loyal Temperance Legion, tries to instil temperance principles into the minds of young people; the department of narcotics works against the cigarette habit; the department of social service and child welfare assists the Frances E,. Willard Settlement House in Boston; the Llewsac Lodge at Bedford and the White Ribbon Home at Ayer; in Taunton it furnished the kitchen equipment and food supplies for the nutrition classes held in the Summer street school; the department for soldiers and sailors, several consignments of books, magazines and comfort bags annually to coastwise vessels; the department of literature, cooperating with the other departments, distributes many thousands of pages of literature in boxes at railroad and street-car stations, at county fairs, through the postoffice, and from door to door.

Visiting Nurse Association - The Taunton Visiting Nurse Association was organized in September, 1905, with Mrs. Charles T. Hubbard as president of the executive board, Mrs. Henry F. Bassett as treasurer, and Mrs. E. Crosland Taylor as secretary. One nurse was engaged for bedside nursing, and for many years the nursing was done by the one person. Ten years later, another nurse was added to the staff, and at about the same time the association began giving a three months' course in district nursing for the Morton Hospital nurses, one at a time trained under the direction of the visiting nurses. In June, 1919, a department of infant welfare was started by the association, the first. year's salary for a specially trained nurse being given by a member of the executive board. A year later, another nurse was added to this department. A weekly clinic for babies, with a doctor in attendance, was an important feature of this work. Mrs. E. Crosland Taylor was secretary from the beginning. The present officers (1923): Chairman, Mrs. G. Trumbull Hartshorn; corresponding secretary, Mrs. William §. Davenport; recording secretary, Mrs. E. Crosland Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. Henry F. Bassett.

The Queen's Daughters. - - In 1911 it,was decided to establish in Taunton a home for helpless infants and children under five years of age. To this end Rt. Rev. Daniel Feehan, Bishop of the Fall River Diocese, purchased the N. H. Skinner estate on Summer street. The house was remodelled, and became "Bethlehem Home," which knows neither color, creed nor race, but hears only the cry of the homeless babes. In the fall of 1913, Rev. Wm. Corr, Supervisor of Charities for the Fall River Diocese, and in charge of Bethlehem Home, through the pastors of the various churches in the city, issued a call to the Catholic women of Taunton to attend a meeting at Bethlehem Home. At this meeting plans were devised for the formation in Taunton of a council of The Queen's Daughters, a National organization, established in 1889, with headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and the following committee was appointed to have charge of a membership campaign in the respective parishes to which they belonged: St. Mary's, Mrs. Margaret C, Smith; St. Joseph's, Miss Mary J. Walsh; Sacred Heart, Mrs. James P. Dunn; Immaculate Conception, Miss Katherine T. Nichols; Holy Family, Mrs. Francis King, Mrs. Armand Bourgeois.

These women reported from time to time to Fr. Corr, and on February 19, 1914, at a meeting in Bethlehem Home, Taunton Council, No. 87, The Queen's Daughters, was formally instituted with 107 charter members, for the purpose of helping to maintain Bethlehem Home. The first officers elected were: President, Mrs. Margaret C. Smith; vice-president, Miss Katherine T. Nichols; recording secretary, Miss Margaret L. King; corresponding secretary, Miss Ellen Barker; financial secretary, Mrs. Dennis Glavin; treasurer, Miss Anne C. Reilly; board of directors - Mrs. James P. Dunn, Mrs. Wm. R. Luby, Miss Elizabeth Corr, Miss Ellen Curtin, Miss Mary J. Walsh. They were inducted into office by Miss Margaret Brennan, president of Fall River Council, No. 32.

In the same year by-laws were adopted, and it was decided that meetings should be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, that the dues should be $3 a year, that nine members should constitute a quorum, that a Mass should be offered each November for the deceased members, and that a High Mass should be offered upon the death of each member in good standing. In 1914 the Sewing Guild of The Queen's Daughters was formed. This guild meets one afternoon each week at Bethlehem Home, and makes garments for the babies, and in this way has greatly aided the Sisters of Mercy at the Home. Bishop Feehan was greatly interested in the new organization, and in 1914 a reception was given in his honor by Taunton Council upon his return from Europe. At this reception Bishop Feehan presented to the council a picture of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIII, with a personal message from the Pope commending the members for their charitable work. This message served as an incentive to redoubled activity. Upon the transfer of Fr. Corr in 1915, Rev. Fr. Charles Donovan became chaplain of The Queen's Daughters, until in 1920 Rev. Fr. James Dolan was appointed his successor.

The following members have served as President since its inception: 1914, Mrs. Margaret C. Smith; 1915, Miss Josephine Leo; 1916, Mrs. Frederick Rickerts; 1917, Mrs. John O'Hearne; 1918, Miss Katherine T. Nichols; 1919, Miss Katherine Nichols; 1920, Miss Katherine Nichols; 1921, Miss Augusta Coyle; 1922, Miss Mary I. Donovan; 1923, Miss Mary Donovan; and to their leadership much of the success of the society is due. New members have from time to time been received into the Council, and there is now a membership of over 500. In 1922 the Queen's Choral Club and the Queen's Daughters' Dramatic Club were organized. These clubs meet weekly under the directorship of the best leaders in their respective lines, and furnish splendid entertainment at the meetings of the Council. Many successful social affairs have been conducted during the years, but the Council points with especial and pardonable pride to the annual house to house collection, which was begun in 1919, to the concert given by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Park Theatre in 1920, to the annual Charity Ball, instituted in 1921, and to the first musical comedy in 1922. The national motto of The Queen's Daughters is Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (for the Greater Glory of God); their text, "I was hungry and you gave Me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in. Amen. I say to you, as long as you did it to one of these, My least brethren, you did it to Me." Through the years the prayers of the homeless little ones of Christ have been The Queen's Daughters' only reward, and may their benison be the Master's "Well done, thou Good and Faithful Servant."

Miscellaneous. - The Taunton Mothers' Club was founded in 1919 by a group of about thirty women who wished to study together the problems of child-training, and the four volunteer leaders who conducted the meetings the first year were: Mrs. Harry K. Poole, Mrs. Malcom Taylor, Mrs. Frank R. Knox, Mrs. Robert L. Roberts. The club has continued its original plan of devoting the major part of each year's meetings to the study and discussion of problems of child-training - various club members leading - with a few special programmes by outside speakers, of interest to mothers. Some entertainment of a social or educational nature is arranged for the children at the close of each season; and occasionally a public programme for parents and teachers. The club also joins with other organizations in promoting various projects that have to do with child welfare. It has always been officially represented on the board of directors of the Taunton School of Religious Education, where many of the club members avail themselves of courses in child psychology, religion in the home, story-telling, and similar themes of value to parents. The Mothers' Club has an average membership of forty or fifty, Mrs. Harry K. Poole, the founder and first president, having continued in office up to the close of the season of 1923. The club has always been characterized by a spirit of harmony and intimacy that could only arise from discussion on a high plane of a vital subject of common interest that calls for and brings out the best in every mother participating.

The Whittenton Catholic Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society was organized in 1882. Its primary objects were and are to promote by kind methods the principle of total abstinence from intoxicating liquors; to render material aid to members sick or in distress, and to cement the bonds of friendship and good fellowship between those who subscribe to its tenets. The first president was Father Sheridan, late pastor of Saint Mary's Church. The organization secured quarters in what was then known as Lovering's Hall. This is the building now known as the "Temperance Hall." It is located on Whittenton street, just off Bay. In 1899 the building and extra land to the north and east and the west were purchased from Mr. Charles Lovering. Various improvements were made and the "Temperance Hall" soon becamé the place for all social gatherings in the North End. In 1902 the Society transferred its quarters to the ground floor of the building and made many renovations of a nature tending for the comfort and pleasure of its members. In 1912 the business block directly on the corner of Bay and Whittenton streets was built. This addition has greatly increased the value of the material holdings of the Society. While the business of the organization is transacted at regular meetings in which the membership participates, the managing of the property is left to a board of seven trustees elected annually by the members. During its forty-one years of existence, hundreds of men have taken and signed the pledge of total abstinence. For the most part they have been true to its precept. Those who have fallen away from its standard have always been welcomed back. 'The social, financial or racial status of a candidate are not considered. The only requisites for membership are practical Catholicity, good morals, and the practice of total abstinence. The benevolent achievements are of a character which precludes publishing them in detail. Suffice to say that in sickness and in death the constitution provides for substantial financial assistance and medical care. Other cases of distress are relieved by methods in keeping with the circumstances. No worthy appeal has ever been denied. In this respect the activities of the Society have not been confined to its membership. In conclusion, it surely will not be amiss to simply record with justifiable pride that out of a total membership averaging a hundred during the World War, twentysix were enrolled in the Army or Navy. Of these, two - Thomas L. Russell and Maurice Flynn - made the supreme sacrifice.

The Taunton Catholic Total Abstinence and Aid Society is one of the oldest and still active of the Catholic Temperance societies in this part of the State, and for many years has continued to hold its meetings at its own hall in Trescott street. Years ago the annual ball and banquet of the association were prominent social events in Taunton, but owing to the fact that the number of members had somewhat lessened in recent years, the annual affairs have become quiet events. The society is free from debt, it owns its Trescott street meeting place, and has a satisfactory sum of money in the bank. Throughout its career the society has performed its special work in behalf of temperance, and the community has received lasting good from its presence and work.

It was on Fast Day in 1871 that Rev. Mortimer Blake preached a sermon in the Winslow Congregational Church that first gave impetus for the founding of a society in Taunton whose object should be that of giving help to dumb animals in need. Friends throughout the city took up the suggestion and pushed it along in a practical manner. Soon afterwards, a meeting with that purpose was held at the Cedar street chapel, with many leading citizens present, and an organization was started known as the Taunton Humane Society. Among others from out of town who were present, was Lovering Moody, of Boston, who gave the principal address. The officers elected at that time were the following-named: President, Daniel L. Mitchell, who was mayor in 1870-71-72; vice-presidents: Edmund Baylies, Joseph Wilbar, Allen Presbrey, Edmund H. Bennett, Samuel L. Crocker, William Lovering, Theodore Dean, Harrison Tweed, Sylvanus M. Staples and William Mason. The first secretary of the society was Edmund H. Porter; the treasurer, Nathan H. Skinner; the directors-atlarge: William H. Fox and Stephen H. Rhodes. Directors for each ward were elected, as follows: 1. John E. Sanford; 2. William R. Davenport; 3. Joseph Murphy; 4. Joseph Dean; 5. Nathan S. Williams; 6. Henry J. Fuller; 7. Peter C. Thayer; 8. Charles L. Lovering. The presidents in succession following Mr. Mitchell, were: Samuel L. Crocker, Rev. Mortimer Blake, Joseph Dean, Wilbur F. Allen, Rev. A. B. Hervey, Rev. George H. Read, Rev. T. Clayton Welles, Rev. Thomas E. Patterson, Rev. Charles Talmage. The secretaries have been: William W. Waterman, for many years superintendent of the Taunton Public Schools; Rev. George M. Hamlen, Rev. S. Hopkins Emery; and, in 1886, Mrs. G. L. Morse, who for the following nine years was tireless in her work for the society. Her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Taylor, was elected at the death of Mrs. Morse, and held the position ever since. The last meeting of the society was held July 1, 1903, when it was decided to make an indefinite adjournment, owing to lack of funds. Mrs. Taylor, however, continued to keep the work and claims of the society before the public. In its best days, the society was taking care of and alleviating about one hundred cases of distress that annually came to its notice.

Within recent years, the Animal Welfare League has continued the essentials of the work of this organization. Mrs. J. R. Beck is at the head of the local movement.

The Taunton Branch of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was formed December 7, 1915, with Rev. Alfred V. Bliss as president, and Marcus A. Rhodes as secretary and treasurer. The work of the society, which has twenty-nine branches throughout the State, is to extend a helping hand to children and youths who are morally and physically neglected. This help often requires court action, and is given by no other philanthropic organization. Hon. Grafton Cushing was State president in 1923, and Theodore A. Lothrop general secretary, and the society is supported entirely by voluntary contributions. The Taunton branch employs a paid agent, who gives one day a week to Taunton and vicinity. During the five years that he was president of the branch, Rev. Mr. Bliss performed valuable personal work. There are twenty directors who meet each month with the agent, who always has more than thirty cases on hand. The 1923 officers were: President, A. Cleveland Bent; vice-president, Arthur R. Crandell, M.D.; secretary, Miss Florence W. Davol; treasurer, Marcus A. Rhodes; agent, John H. Hallahan.

The Taunton Corps of the Salvation Army began work under the most adverse conditions, and had it not been for the remarkable faith and perseverance of their leaders, they might never have built and dedicated their building as they did in 1923. Captain Emma Brown and Lieutenant Patty Watkins, the latter known as "the Welsh Nightingale," arrived here March 29, 1884, and hired the skating rink known as Wilbur's Hall, on Trescott street. Their first meeting was on Sunday morning, when Fall River comrades were present to assist. When they had been here about a month, they tried open air services, with the beating of their new drum. Then trouble began. The leaders were arrested; the city was in an uproar. At the trial, the captain of the corps was fined, but making her appeal, she was discharged. The corps has never failed to be on duty since that time, and in all calls for service it has done its share in and out of the church. During the World War, Adjutant Gullage recommended the purchase of the lot where the new building was constructed in 1923, and Colonel McIntyre, commanding the New England forces, borrowed money and bought it. A campaign was launched in April, 1922, during the command of Adjutant and Mrs. J. G. Scott and Captain Martha FE. Buck, who raised $88,000 under adverse circumstances. The campaign was carried on under the chairmanship of H. H. Shumway, and the building was dedicated April 22, 1923. The officers who have been stationed here include: Captain Brown and Lieutenant Watkins, Adjutant and Mrs. Jones, Captain and Mrs. Symonds, Captain McAbee and Lieutenant Rule, Colonel and Mrs. Bringle, Captain Mitchell, Captain and Mrs. Foote, Captain Cartmill, Captain Kingsland and Lieutenant Lorelle Damon, Captain and Mrs. Prince, Captain and Mrs. Helms, Captain and Mrs. Faulkner, Captain Carrigan and Mrs. Stephens, Captain Carlson and Lieutenant Richards, Captain Kimball and Lieutenant Bilquist, Captain May Harris, Adjutant Alice Derrick and Lieutenant Paynter, Ensign Gage and Captain White, Ensign Lesure and Cadet Beeman, Captain and Mrs. Wilbur, Captain Mills and Lieute=ant Dow, Captain Bose, Captain and Mrs. Cole, Captain and Mrs. Esty, Ensign McHenry and Captain Brooks, Captain Parkins and Lieutenant Gesner, Captain and Mrs. Robinson, Captain and Mrs. Hendershot, Captain and Mrs. Brown, Adjutant and Mrs. Gullage, Adjutant and Mrs. J. G. Scott, and Captain Martha E. Buck.