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THE WINKLEY GUILD.

The program for December is as follows:

Dec. 6. "Service," by Miss Katherine R. Stokes.

Dec. 9. Banquet of the Boston Fedration at the Church of the Disciples. Dec. 20. Children's Mission Sunday. Special attention is called to the Ianquet. This is one of the pleasantest social events of the year, and more of our members ought to attend. The principal speaker this year will be Hon. George A. Hibbard, Mayor of Boston. The banquet will be served at 6.30 P. M., and tickets at 75 cents each may be purchased from the president of the Guild.

Friends and members will remember that last year we inaugurated the plan of holding a special service for the Children's Mission under the auspices of the Guild. This will be followed this year, and as the Mission is one of our special interests we intend to make the meeting a good one. Further particulars will be announced as soon as possible.

The Guild suppers, before each regular meeting, are being made a special teature of our work this year, and they are bringing the members nearer together.

THE BOSTON FEDERATION.

The mid-year meeting of the Federation was held on Sunday, Nov. 29, at Dedham, where the 153 delegates present were very cordially received.

The afternoon meeting was devoted to business. Among the reports of the committees was a very interesting account of the work of the Friendly Service Committee. which has been active in practical and benevolent ways. Two votes were passed, first, to hold a joint meeting with the Universalist Y. P. C. U., on Jan 18, at the Central Univer

salist Church; and second, to give the annual entertainment of the Federation in February

The money previously appropriated for Chelsea ($35.00), was divided between a fund established at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Friendly Service Committee.

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The evening meeting was made decidedly interesting by the encouraging reports from the societies, some showing splendid revival of interest, and broadening of their work. Rev. Edward A. Horton was the speaker of the evening and gave a simple and practical message to us all, dwelling espe cially upon individual responsibility, reverence for the past, and a hopeful outlook for the future.

Taken all together, the meeting was one of the best we have ever had and showed a growing interest on the part of the members, which argues well for the future of the Federation.

THE ELIOT CIRCLE.

The Eliot Circle Mikado Bazaar was held on Nov. 18 and was a brilliant success. We shall not soon forget the pretty decorations of cherry blossoms and wisterias and the brilliant Japan

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costumes of the ladies-in-waiting at the booths and tables. Each booth had its appropriate Japanese name, puzzling enough except for the interpretation given by the goods for sale. could guess that "Ya" meant "shop." and there were shops for candy, and tancy articles, and handkerchiefs, and Christmas cards, and many other kinds. From 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. it was a Lusy scene, and the sociability was the best part of it. In spite of the rain, many came and the faithful efforts of the Circle were rewarded by a good return of money. Though the final report cannot even yet be made, the net proceeds will exceed two hundred dollars.

The Christmas meeting of the Circle was held on Dec. 4 and plans were started for the next event which will be the Christmas Party.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE CLUB. At the annual meeting of the Red. White, and Blue Club of Boston, held on Monday evening, Nov. 30, the fol

Sunday Services.

1.45 P. M. Howard Sunday School. 3.15 P. M. Public Worship. Communion first Sunday in the month. 7.00 P. M. The Winkley Guild every other Sunday.

The Church will be open every day from 10 until 1 o'clock. Mr. Eliot will be at the church on Wednesdays, and on other days by appointment; Miss Jones on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Miss Stokes on Tuesdays and Fridays.

iowing officers were elected for the ensuing year:

President, Mr. O. Arthur MeMurdie; Vice-President, Mr. David C. Mann; Secretary, Mr. Edgar D. S. Jackson; Color Sergeant, Mr. Lucius Bigelow, h.; Treasurer, Mr. Orrin E. Wilkins,

A new club has been formed, to be called the Red. White, and Blue Club, Junior. Meetings will be held every Wednesday evening from seven to eight o'clock. The officers are Miss Edith L. Jones. President; Alfred Dahlstrom, Vice-President; John Nickerson, Secretary; Frank Grant, Treasurer.

ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The last lecture in the present course will be given on Dec. 9 by Mr. Burton L. Thomas upon "The Pilgrim Shore." The lectures have been well attended, the audiences averaging about 150. The second series will be in February and March.

The three-hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Milton will be cele brated on Dec. 9 by a public meeting at the Boston Public Library. The address will be given by Mr. Edwin D. Mead.

The Sunday-School Christmas Tree will be on Dec. 30, and the Eliot Circle Party on Jan. 1. Christmas Sunday, with special service for church and Sunday School, will be Dec. 20, and on Dec. 27, at 7.30 P. M., there will be a Christmas and New Year's Sunday-School concert. The New Year's Reception will come in the following week.

The John Howard Lend-a-Hand Club gave a very successful musical entertainment on Friday, October 30. The program consisted of orchestral selec

tions by Bond's Orchestra of Waverly, violin solo by Master Melvin Bryant, vocal and piano solos by Mrs. and Miss Safford, and readings by Mrs. Knowles. Chocolate and cake were served by club members. The concert was greatly enjoyed by all present. The club was able to add $25.22 to their treasury as a result.

The King's Chapel Mid-week Services have begun. Every Wednesday at 12 e'clock, front now until Easter, these half-hour services will be held, as for many years. Those in charge for December are Rev. Charles F. Dole (Dec9). Rev. Charles W. Wendte (Dec. 16), Kev. C. R. Eliot (Dec.30). No service on Dec. 23.

The American National Red Cross is issuing "Christmas Stamps." for sale at one cent each, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to the battle against tuberculosis. The stamps are printed in red and green, with the name of the Society and the words "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year.” They may be used upon Christmas packages and letters, not for postage, of course. but to carry the greetings of the season. Every stamp soid will help in the fight against the great White Plague. by enabling the Society to continue its work of educating the people. Stamps are for sale at the church.

The West End Improvement Society beld a very useful public meeting on Dec. 1 at the Wells School. Over two hundred residents of the. West End were present. Addresses were made by Mr. James J. Storrow, Chairman of the School Committee, and Mr. R. Clipston Sturgis, Chairman of the Schoolhouse Commission.

The subject which aroused most interest was that of the proposed schoolFouse in the West End Park. Mr. Sturgis ably presented his argument in favor of such a location, using stereopticon views. Many questions were asked and considerable opposition developed, resulting in a lively discussion. Doubtless the West End will do some thinking and talking between now and the time when the legislature will be asked to consider the question. One of the best speeches was by a West End mother who argued, with intense feeling, for more light and fresh air in the schools "for the children's sake."

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Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard University.

Could we choose anything better for our January paper, which is our New Year's number, than the picture of a true man, always hopeful, courageous, and progressive?

It has been said that President Eliot is "the greatest American since Abraham Lincoln." He is our kind of nobleman, by right of personal character and the service he has rendered, not only to Harvard University for forty years, but to America and the whole world. "The most religious of us all," said President Hyde, speaking to a group of college

presidents.

A fearless champion of liberty, but ever loyal to the truth; advocating individual rights, but yielding these to the collective good; standing alone whenever necessary, but essentially a man of the people, in his love of justice, his democratic spirit, his broad sympathy and far-reaching service: honored by all, and loved by those who know him best, he is one whom men delight to follow. May he bring us hope, courage, faith, and the spirit that loves to serve, for this and many another year!

A LOYAL UNITARIAN.

I have never seen any persons who met anxiety, pain, sorrow, or death more calmly, more bravely, or with more resignation or more serenity than the Unitarians. The Unitarian faith is dear to me because I was born into it. and educated in it; and because I have found it to be in my own personal experience, and in my observation of others, the most cheerful faith in the world in times of ease and prosperity, and the surest reliance of any faith in the world in times of trial and adversity.

If I am thankful for anything in this world, as I often am for the many privileges of my lot, I am thankful I was born into and have always lived in the simple, fundamental convictions of our Unitarian faith. To propagate that faith is, to my thinking, a holy thing, a sacred duty.

Charles W. Eliot.

A NO-LICENSE ADVOCATE.
Harvard University,

October 26, 1907. Dear Mr. Raymond:-In reply to your suggestion of October 24, I beg leave to say that I regard it as a great advantage for Harvard University, or any other university, to be situated in a No-License city, where saloons are not seen in the public streets, and where the sale of beers, wines, and distilled liquors at retail, to be drunk on the premises, is illegal. Students, however, reap no special advantage which the entire community does not enjoy. The absence of the saloon is highly advantageous to the whole population-men, women and children.

Very truly yours,

Charles W. Eliot.

OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICES. On Sunday, Dec. 20, Church and Sunday School joined in a union service. The congregation was large and the singing full of spirit. The hymns were those we love so well, "Watchman, tell us of the night," "Calm on the listening ear of night" and "It came upon the midnight clear." Our friend, Miss Elizabeth Loring, assisted with her violin, playing beautifully, and the choir sang two Christmas selections. As it was also Forefathers' Day, Mrs. Breed sang "The breaking waves." Mr. Eliot

preached from the text "Peace on earth, in response to the suggestion of the American Peace Society.

He said that Christmas Sunday could not be anything else than "Peace Sunday" and that a Christian Church should not be anything else than a Peace Society; for Jesus came as the Prince of Peace.

On Sunday evening. Dec. 27, a Sunday School Concert for Christmas and the New Year was given. A large number of children took part, giving much pleasure to their parents and friends. Master Melvin Bryant, one of the Bond Orchestra, Waverley, gave three violin solos, adding greatly to the success of the concert. Miss Annie F. Brown had charge of the programme.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

The "Christmas Tree" for the Howard Sunday School was given on Wednesday evening, Dec. 30. On the Monday evening before, the teachers met for supper and spent the evening afterwards in the pleasant work of decorating the tree, filling candy boxes, and tying up the presents. Lighting the tree with electric bulbs, red, blue, yellow and white, was a novelty for us and proved very successful. Mr. Sandwall had charge of this and his efforts were highly appreciated. The entertainment a very pretty Santa Claus play, given by little children and Santa Claus himself. The climax of the play was the Tree, which had been concealed behind the curtain and appeared only when Santa shouted Presto! Change!

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Then the piano struck up "The Wonderful Tree" for the Sunday School to sing. After that came presents and Christmas Carols. In the midst of it all poor old Santa Claus fell asleep and had to be roused by a good shaking to finish his work. It was noticed, however, that he had strength enough left to thoroughly enjoy the ice cream and cake which followed.

The Christmas Party given by the Eliot Circle on Friday, Jan. 1, was so well attended that our Sunday Schoo! room was scarcely large enough for the crowd. It is a satisfaction to know that the party is so popular, and all were welcome, but it may be necessary to issue tickets next year. What a good time every one had; especially the children, of whom there were nearly two hundred. There were games led by Miss Wyman who has so kindly served

us in previous years. There was the "Tree," and the presents. There were the carols and songs, and, of course, ce cream and cake. From three o'clock to six there was something to interest each and all. It was certainly one of the best Christmas parties the Eliot Circle has had.

What a glorious time Christmas is!

THE CHILDREN'S MISSION.

Christmas always brings us very near to the Children's Mission. On Sun

day evening, Dec. 20, the Winkley Guild had a stereopticon address upon the work of the Mission, by Mr. Parker B. Field, its superintendent.

It was exceedingly interesting and opened our eyes to the need of such work for children and its blessed results. The pictures of the children in their country homes charmingly illustrated the address and made us almost envy those who were receiving the Mission's care.

The Sunday School sent to the Mission, as is its custom, a beautiful holly wreath to be hung in the directors' room in memory of our dear Miss Merrill, from whose suggestion, when a child, the Mission sprang.

The Sunday School classes and clubs also sent Christmas presents to several of the children-a dress, a jig-saw, the Youth's Companion for a year, candy, etc. In addition, the semi-annual contribution for the work of the Mission, collected since Easter, amounted to thirty-seven dollars, making the total for the year, seventy-six. A letter from Mr. Field was read on Jan. 3, thanking the School for all it had done, and making us feel that it was thoroughly worth while.

WOMEN'S ALLIANCE.

The Alliance held two meetings in December: the Study Class on December 9 and an evening meeting on December 16. At the latter the Rev. Henry G. Spaulding read a delightful paper on "Christmas Hymns," which was much appreciated by about fifty persons, members of the Alliance and friends.

The next two meetings will be held on January 13 and 27. At the latter Miss Ei Imura will speak on “Woman's Work in Japan."

The Alliance is to assist at one of the booths at the fair at Morgan Memorial, in February.

THE WINKLEY Guild.

The meetings for January will be as follows:

Jan. 17. Stereopticon Lecture: "The Animal Rescue League."

Jan. 18. Union meeting at the Columbus Ave. Universalist Church.

Jan. 31.-Rev. Peter H. Goldsmith, of Salem.

Special attention is called to the meeting on Jan. 18. This is a meeting held at the invitation of the Universalist Young People's Christian Union. The speaker will be Professor W. W. Fenn of Harvard University. All members and friends are urged to attend and help to make this Union meeting a success in every way.

The attendance at our own meetings this year shows a gratifying increase and manifests a revival of interest in the Guild. Let the good work go on.

"DRUNK INNERCENT.”

By Henry M. Penniman.

Splash, splash, down the mountain passway, for the path lay in a stream fretting and playing in the narrows of a "V" shaped valley.

A mountaineer on his big mule and a preacher on his horse after a long, hard, hot day were riding homeward in the edge of the night. The preacher was tired enough to fall off. A long silence was broken by the man on the mule.

"Mr. Preacher, you've ben yere nigh six year an' all thet time I've knowed you've wanted to ast me one thing an you ain't ast hit. Now I'm goin' to promise hit to ye without your astin'.

"You've allus wanted to ast me not to drink no mo'. Now I promise I'll drink no mo'."

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