The one hundredth meeting of the Comfort Carriers' Club was a success, although the attendance was not as large as expected. There were about fifty people present. Addresses were given by the President and Mr. Eliot and a report, covering the entire work of the Club, was read by Miss Cummins, the Secretary. Miss Laselle, the Treasurer, also rendered a report. A piano solo by Mrs. McNeil, and songs by Miss Frolich and little Edith Dixon, were much enjoyed. The entertainment closed with the singing of the Club song.

The annual meeting of the Club will be held March 7, at which the officers for the ensuing year will be elected.

The first social of this season will be given on March 21. The committee has planned an amusing entertainment which will cause much merriment.

Red, White and Blue Club.

The "R. W. B." Club announce a "men's meeting" for the 13th of March, to which the men of the Church are most cordially invited. Mr. Edwin D. Mead, ex-president of the Twentieth Century Club, will speak on the "Higher Patriotism." After the address there will be a social meeting with music and refreshments. A highly profitable and interesting evening is expected.

Women's Alliance.

Rev. William Channing Brown was unable to be present and speak to the Alliance on Thursday, February 23. He will, however, come and give us his talk on "The Unitarian Church of All Souls" on Wednesday, April 12.

Announcements for March and April are as follows:

March 8, Study Class, subject, "Duties of Women." March 22, Rev. Charles E. St. John will speak on "The Planting of New Churches." April 12, Rev. W. Channing Brown will speak on "The Unitarian Church of All Souls." April 26, (Evening Meeting). Mrs. Caroline S. Atherton will speak on "The Alliance Worker and Her Opportunity."

Notes.

Mr. Eliot is very much interested in the Men's Meeting called by the Red, White and Blue Club, and hopes that every one invited will come.

The gymnasium is now in complete running order. The women's class numbers thirty enthusiastic members, under the excellent instruction of Miss Morlock.

The evening class for boys and young men is led by Mr. Percy R. Carpenter, of Harvard University, who is one of the assistants at the Hemenway Gymnasium. This class is not yet full and will welcome new members. Mr. Carpenter teaches the class on Saturday evenings and Mr. Charles McConnell has charge on Tuesdays. The membership fee for the Gymnasium is one dollar.

Our church was well represented at the "Carnival of Nations," a Fair held for the benefit of the admirable work at the Morgan Memorial.

Miss Jones and several of our young people were assisting at the Russian table, to which many articles were contributed by the Comfort Carriers' Club, the Little Helpers and the Alliance.

On Friday evening a large delegation of our people visited the Fair, receiving a hearty welcome from Rev. Mr. Helms and Miss Emmons, his devoted assistant.

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Wanted!

Wanted! Fifty men who not only believe in the work of our church but will prove their faith by pledging themselves to be present every Sunday, if possible, at the regular service of worship.

Do men realize what strength they could give to the Church in that way? We fear not. As a rule, men believe in what the church stands for and the work it is trying to do. They appreciate the fact that it is one of the strong forces holding society together and making the world safer and happier. They know that it stands for the noblest things in character and for the Kingdom of God. They freely admit that the work of the church is of fundamental importance and that no other institution can do that work. They often turn to the church for comfort and strength in times of need.

Two things however they do not always realize, the extent to which they are personally indebted to the church and the good they might easily do in return, by simply being in their places on Sunday. What courage fifty men might give to a church and what inspiration to the minister! The following is a resolution suggested by a Universalist minister: "I will not allow the minister to preach to my vacant seat." It is worth our making, young and old, men and women, boys and girls. We do believe, but we do not faithfully practice our beliefs. The church cannot live and do its work without the support of its men.

The Howard Sunday School.

On Thursday evening, March 23, a notable event in the history of our School

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took place, a Sunday School Supper, given by the teachers to the scholars. We have often come together for a social entertainment and we have had successful anniversaries, but never anything like this supper. Meeting at 6.30 o'clock, teachers and scholars took their places at the tables by classes and enjoyed a bountiful repast. Everyone was in the best of spirits. At the head table, representing the teachers as host and presiding officer sat our Musical Director Mr. Edmands, and at his right our oldest member, Miss Elizabeth S. Emmons, who has been connected with the school for sixty-seven years. On the platform were the portraits of our pastor emeritus, Rev. S. H. Winkley, and Miss Merrill. The tables were prettily arranged and the scene was a festive one. After the supper came the best of the feast, the singing of the heart-warming songs, "Welcome, welcome," "Old Folks at Home," "Auld Lang Syne" and "America," and speeches by members of the school.

The chairman set the keynote for a jolly evening and every speaker seemed to catch his spirit of fun.

Miss Porter spoke for the teachers, giving the welcome, and Mr. Charles McConnell responded happily for the scholars. Miss Brown, Miss Crocker, Mr. Sampson, Mr. Hobart Winkley, Miss Jones, Miss Emmons and Mr. Eliot, each had a turn, and were rewarded by hearty laughter and rounds of applause. When Miss Emmons rose to speak, all stood to do her honor. When a message of love came from Mr. Winkley, again all stood in token of their love for him. It was a happy time for all, and profitable. Surely our hearts were warmed again with gratitude for the blessings of the past and present and with a stronger feeling of loyalty. Many expressed their hope that the Howard Sunday School Supper may become an annual event.

Red, White and Blue Club.

On March 13, 1905, the meeting announced by the Club, calling the men of the church together, was held. Out of one hundred invitations sent to men in the church only thirty were present. This number added to the nineteen members of the Club who attended made a total of forty-nine men.

One of the objects of this meeting was to bring together the older and younger men of the church thereby creating a feeling of friendliness and good will.

The meeting was opened by the President who after a few words of welcome outlined the general purpose and object of the Club, emphasizing the need of the endorsement of the older men and their part in the advancement of the work.

The Vice-President, Mr. O. Arthur McMurdie, was then introduced as the chairman of the meeting and presented Mr. Edwin D. Mead who spoke upon the "Higher Patriotism" He began his address by speaking of the motto of the Swiss Republic, "One for all and all for one," which is also the motto of this Club. He compared the existing conditions in Russia and America. His whole address was a fine appeal for that higher and nobler patriotism which depends first, last, and always upon good character.

Mr. Eliot spoke with much earnestness and urged the fact that the world needed good citizens to-day as never before.

He also emphasized the fact that the men need the church, and that the Church needs the men.

Mr. Clifford Saville sang several patriotic songs during the evening and the meeting closed with the singing of "America" and a silent salute to the flag. Refreshments were served and a social hour was enjoyed by all present.

It is hoped that at least twice during the year such a meeting may be held and that at the next date more of the men will be able to attend.

Are you glad that Spring has come? Then help the Little People's Club celebrate on Wednesday evening, April 12.

Eliot Circle.

The regular monthly meeting was held on March 3, and officers were elected for the ensuing year. Following the election of officers there were helpful, informal addresses by Miss Stokes and Mr. Eliot and a musical programme with Mrs. Ellsworth, Miss Holmes and Miss Coombs as vocalists and Miss Langtry as violinist, Mrs. Ellsworth being also accompanist. The selections were all well-chosen and artistically rendered, perfecting the afternoon's enjoyment.

The suggestion from our President that we aid somewhat in the printing of OUR WORK met with hearty approval and it was unanimously voted to defray one month's cost of printing this little paper conducted by the Winkley Guild and having for its purpose to keep all interested and in touch with the work of the Church.

At our next meeting, April 7, we shall celebrate Dr. Hale's birthday with appropriate exercises.

9 A.M.-12 M. Sphinx Club. Classes in sewing,
elocution, music and embroidery.
Basket Weaving Class.

1.30 P.M.
3-4 P.M. Mildred Ellis and Round Table Clubs.
4.15 P.M. Gymnasium for boys.
7-9.30 P.M. Young Men's Reading Room.
7.30 to 9.30 P.M. Gymnasium for men.

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.

Little People's Club.

The Little People's Club, consisting of the members of Class Eighteen in the Sunday School, will give a musical entertainment on Wednesday evening, April 12. Several novelties are promised and a general social time with refreshments will follow. An admission of ten cents will be charged. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the class or its teacher, Miss Frolich.

Comfort Carriers' Club.

The Social held on March 21 was greatly enjoyed by all. Excellent readings were given by Mr. Cronin of the English High School. A few of his selections were, "O'Grady's Goat," "A Scotchman's Proposal" and "Barbara Frietchie."

Mrs. McNeil won the prize in the advertisement game.

The most amusing feature of the evening was the hat trimming contest. Nine of the gentlemen present were seated in a row in front of the audience, each gentleman being presented with a paper bag containing a hat and trimmings, and a needle and thread. The prize was to be given to the one who had the best trimmed hat. The judges thought, that although Mr. Hobart Winkley excelled in originality of thought and speed, for general effect, Mr. Percy Young's hat was the best, and the prize was given to him. After the entertainment refreshments were served.

Women's Alliance.

At the meeting of the Alliance held on March 8 it was unanimously voted to hold a FAIR next autumn. Details and arrangements will be considered at the regular meeting in May.

Announcements for April are as follows: April 12, Rev. William Channing Brown will speak on "The Unitarian Church of All Souls." April 26, EVENING MEETING AT 7.30. Mrs. Caroline S. Atherton will speak on "The Alliance Worker and Her Opportunity." Gentlemen as well as ladies are cordially invited to this meeting.

From "Treasured Thoughts."

The man who seeks the light and works with God, doing what He would have him do, will find that there is not a solitary thing that will not contribute to his elevation.

Now that the new organ is ready for use, it is proposed that we should have a series of Sunday Evening Services, to which the people of our neighborhood shall be invited.

These will begin on April 16, Palm Sunday, and continue for six weeks. There will be an organ recital from 7.30 to 8 o'clock, devotional services and brief addresses by visiting ministers, upon the general subject, "A Gospel for Today." The hearty co-operation of our own congregation is earnestly requested. Cards will be issued and distributed throughout the neighborhood, but much will depend upon personal invitation. Let each one do his part.

Lend-a-Hand Clubs.

There will be a social business meeting of all the Lend-a-Hand Clubs of the Sunday School, Tuesday, April 11. Reports of the year's work from all the Clubs will be read.

Notes.

The Shakespeare Class, having read "Macbeth" are about to begin "As you Like It." This would be an opportune time for new members. The Class meets on alternate Thursday evenings at 7.30 o'clock.

Owing to the confusion occasioned by the similarity of names between_the Eliot Club and the Eliot Circle, the Eliot Club wishes to announce that they have changed their name to the Elizabeth Emmons Lend-a-Hand Club.

Informal religious meetings are being held in the Church parlor on Friday evenings during Lent. After the devotional services, Mr. Eliot gives an address upon some portion of the Sermon on the Mount. He has already spoken upon "The Beatitudes," "Keeping the Commandments" and "The Lord's Prayer." A cordial invitation is extended to all.

On Sunday, March 26, our new organ was used for the first time, greatly to the satisfaction of minister and people. Under the direction of our choir leader, Mrs. Anna Clifford Breed, several appropriate and inspiring selections were rendered by an enlarged chorus. Under the skilful hands of our organist, Mr. George Mendall Taylor, the organ acquitted itself nobly, both as to quality and volume of tone. The congregation, unusually large (why should it not be so every Sunday?), sang the hymns with great spirit, led by the organ and a piano played by Mr. J. Raynor Edmands.

Mr. Eliot took as his text Psalm CL and expressed his profound gratitude, as well as the gratitude of all, for this beautiful gift. He said that he considered the organ the most significant of all the improvements made in our Church, because it means Worship. He referred to its wonderful, almost mysterious influence in preparing the heart for the service of worship and in bringing the worshippers into closer communion with one another and with God.

Now that the Spring days have come the Round Table Club and the Mildred Ellis Club are taking advantage of the good weather by adjourning after a short meeting in the parlor and spending the rest of the time out of doors.

Many little trips are being planned. On Saturday next the members will visit the Hooker Monument, and each succeeding Saturday some place of interest will be visited. A member of the Club will be responsible for a sketch of the history of the event or person represented.

As the basket weaving is finished, the meeting at the church will be called to order promptly at two o'clock.