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Rh and his sainted wife, who brought to this work a consecration which has left an impress for permanent good. Another member of the settlement was Miranda Croucher, who showed such heroic courage during the Boxer massacres in China.

Miss Cooke took an interest in the entire work of the settlement, which is of an all-round character; but the part that owes its origin to her is the medical mission, which was her special charge under difficulties that would have discouraged a less experienced worker. This work—the founding of the medical mission in connection with the university settlement at 36 Hull Street—is the crowning work of Miss Cooke's long and busy life. It is the first medical mission established in New England, and the settlement is the only one, so far as we know, which has this department connected with it. It may here be best described in Miss Cooke's own words: "Its aim is far different from a free dispensary. It cannot be denied that New England is rapidly becoming foreign missionary ground. It is therefore fitting that the best agencies should be used to bring this foreign population into sympathy and in touch with American civilization and American ideas of education.

"Through ministry to suffering, as well as by educational efforts, an effectual door was opened to the hearts and homes of these strangers, who are coming in such numbers to stay with us. Many of them are exposed to imposition and neglect, and are helpless to meet these conditions. By helping them when sick and unable to get work, they are ready to adopt better methods of living, and the children offer the best opportunity for making these people American. These little ones are bright and alert, and, taken into new environments, they readily adapt themselves to new conditions. Thousands of these children are crowded together in the tenements of our cities, and if we neglect them we shall bring upon ourselves the blame of the bad government of our cities, which these children will surely rule in a few years. By all means in our power, now is the time to make good Americans of them and then good loyal citizens, whose right to vote can neither be bought nor sold. To do this we must get into close touch with the home life, and so get a firm hold upon these children and young people. Ten years of this close work in the homes of these people, in sympathetic and friendly association, is already showing the very best results. A large class of young people are already taking an intelligent interest in everything that pertains to the public interest of the North End. Young men and young women are seeking to do for the neighborhood what will be a powerful influence in the right direction. Many are studying to equip themselves for a useful and helpful life.

"The work brings its own reward; and, if any doubt that such methods are practical, let them spend a few days at 36 Hull Street, and see the varied plans and the all-round efforts to win the young people to adopt the best and become the best. There is a hearty co-operation among the many workers of this important part of the city with the excellent public schools and different institutions to make this the centre of a new and a renewed life for Boston."

YDIA GROUT WELLINGTON, a member of the Ladies' Aid Association of the Massachusetts Soldiers' Home in Chelsea, is a resident of Worcester. She was born December 1, 1844, daughter of Edwin and Lydia Pierce (Barton) Grout, of Millbury, Mass.

On the paternal side she is a direct descendant in the seventh generation of John^ Grout, one of the early proprietors of Watertown. About the year 1643 John* Grout removed to Sudbury. He served as Captain of a military company and as a chirurgeon.

Jonathan' Grout, born in Sudbury in 1658 (son of Captain John by his second wife, Sarah, daughter of Nicholas Busby and widow of Captain Thomas Cakebread), married Abigail, daughter of John Dix.

Jonathan,' their son, born in 1702, married Hannah Hurd. He bought a farm in Worcester about 1744, and died there in 1748. Jonathan,* born in Sudbury, 1744, also resided in Worcester.