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peared in the papers of that day. "The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. W. C. Gannett, pastor of the Unitarian church, in which the meeting was held. After the scripture lesson and hymn singing, Dr. Gannett read "Kipling's Recessional." Susan B. Anthony introduced Mrs. Colby, who proved to be an interesting speaker. She spoke of the excellent work being done by the Red Cross, Daughters of the American Revolution, Woman's National War Relief, and other Societies. In conclusion she made a strong plea for universal peace as suggested in the Czar's proposition." Temperance, religion, philosophy, domestic science, women's dress, all received a part of her attention. Perhaps her most valuable lecture is one entitled, "Woman's Part in the Building of America." This lecture contains much historical information for which she had sought material from sources not available to the average reader. She traced the history of many good and liberal laws which had been passed in various countries by the influence of women from the time of Isabella of Spain until the present time and which had prepared the way for woman's advancement in the United States of America. Her versatility was amazing. One writer in describing a lecture, in which some reference had been made to her work says, "Mrs. Colby led her