298 THE ISLAND OF NANTUCKET. 



It was organized Feb. 25, 1873, and commenced with 

 very small means; but by steady perseverance, and 

 with the assistance of many friends, it has helped make 

 a large number of aged people and invalids in some de- 

 gree comfortable. It numbers one hundred and seven- 

 teen members, and has been the recipient of funds 

 from many noble hearts, to carry out the work of this 

 most laudable, Christian enterprise, and it is hoped 

 that more means will be furnished by the wealthy to 

 enable it to increase and enlarge its sphere of useful- 

 ness. Appended is a list of the officers: Mrs. Geo. 

 Starbuck, president; Mrs. Joseph Winslow, first vice- 

 president; Mrs. Charlotte C. Pearson, second vice-presi- 

 dent; Mrs. Edward W. Perry, treasurer; Mrs. Olive B. 

 Meader, secretary. 



Sherburne Lyceum. 



This society is, as its name indicates, a literary one. 

 It was organized in 1877, with about thirty mambers. 

 During the winter months, regular fortnightly meet- 

 ings are held Monday evenings in Wendell's Hall, 

 when debates, essays, and readings are in order. It 

 now numbers about one hundred and fifty members. 

 At the last election of officers, Dr. Arthur E. Jenks 

 was chosen as president, and Mrs. Mary W. Valentine 

 secretary. 



Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 



The Massachusetts society with the long name, but 

 which doubtless does a deal of good, has an agent here 

 in the person of George E. Mooers, Main Street. 



