Annotated "IN MEMORIUM" Where are all the worthy members Islesford Historical Society Of the Ladies' Aid today? Little Cranberry Island Some have gone to other places Islesford, ME 04646 Some have passed from earth away. Some have left the Aid forever Never more with thee abide: (Mary Moore Stanley) Dear Aunt May and Aunt Lucinda, (Stanley) Over on the other side. (Nettie Absenth Spurling Nettie, Rosie Ladd, and Julia, (Julia Bunker Spurling - Chummie's mother) Stanley) Alfaretta and May-Ed: (Stanley) Happy band of merry workers Now are numbered with the dead. What good times we had together In the days of long ago. When we met to do our duty Work crochet, and knit and sew. I was not a worthy member, But I did enjoy the treat; For I loved to be among them Help the work, to chat, and eat. Ah. those dainty little suppers, How we did those meals enjoy, Sitting chatting, laughing, eating, Bread and butter, cake and pie. Oftentimes the men were with us. They enjoyed the suppers too, and would help the Aid with labcot, Just the best that they could do. And those good town-meeting dinners How those men used to enjoy Aunt Lucinda's tea and coffee, with baked beans, brown bread and pie. They have taken in new members, Thus to help along the work, And to take the place of others, Who from duty did not shirk, There are only a few old members Emma, Frank and sister Flo, (Frank & Flora Stanley) (Sadie Bunker Swenson) Dear Aunt Dell, and Mamie Birlin, (Mary-Frances Spurling) (Rosinda Stanley Wedge) Sadie, Rose and Mrs. Rowe. (Sasha Rowe) I will send the enclosed poem To each member old and new To remind them of their duty, And the work they have in view. Dear old Aid, and worthy members, May you still enjoy your task; May you have our Father's blessing Tis the best that one can ask. Sincerely, Aunt Min (Elmina Spurling Preble & Lurvey b 1840-d 1931) Southwest Harbor (The 19th of next August 1930, I will be 90 years old.)