Our little men and women; modern methods of character building; . essional dressmakers to make all ourclothing, for he was a rich man, but he said that every woman 164 MOTHERS GET BUSY should know how to make her own clothing and so all of uslearned to sew, to cut, to design, and to judge and buymaterials. We have since found our training most useful. It has beena pleasure to us and we have aided many less fortunate women. Each girl took her material, all cut and ready for sewing,and hastened home. Aided by their mothers and by oneanother, they made rapid and satisfactory headway with theirdre
Our little men and women; modern methods of character building; . essional dressmakers to make all ourclothing, for he was a rich man, but he said that every woman 164 MOTHERS GET BUSY should know how to make her own clothing and so all of uslearned to sew, to cut, to design, and to judge and buymaterials. We have since found our training most useful. It has beena pleasure to us and we have aided many less fortunate women. Each girl took her material, all cut and ready for sewing,and hastened home. Aided by their mothers and by oneanother, they made rapid and satisfactory headway with theirdressmaking. It was great fun and the mothers were surprised at whattheir small daughters had done under the skillful coaching ofMrs. Spencer and her guest. Similar methods were used in thedecorations and in preparing the refreshments. Every detail was planned and all preparations were girl of the club had learned so many things that everyonefelt sure she could manage a reception at her own home. Theyall waited eagerly for the great day of the THE OLD DUTCH WINDMILL A CLUB RECEPTION NOTABLE GATHERING OF TOWNSPEOPLE AT MRS. SPENCER^ PRAISE FOR THE CLUB MANY NEAT MEMBERS A TALK ON COMPLEXIONS CARE OF THE HANDS. IT seemed as if almost all the town turned out on the eveningof Mrs. Spencers reception, which had been set for a Fri-day, because the next day was a holiday and the girls who wereto assist might sleep late after their evenings social pleasure. The Spencer residence was prettily decorated for the occa-sion and brilliantly lighted. The local patrols of BoyScouts turned out unexpectedly in honor of the popular hostessand girls club leader, and lined up on each side of the walkacross the front lawn from gate to porch, so that the guests inapproaching Mrs. Spencers hospitable door passed between theranks of the Scouts. All appreciated this compliment on thepart of the boys, who had thus volunteered to act as a guard ofhonor. With their neat uniforms, staves,
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