Tributes of respect and love from associates and friends, read at the Friends' Meeting House on Silsbee Street, Lynn, Mass. May 30, 1906, in honor of the late Dr. Esther H. Hawks / by Hannah T. Carret [and others].

Date:
1906
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Credit: Tributes of respect and love from associates and friends, read at the Friends' Meeting House on Silsbee Street, Lynn, Mass. May 30, 1906, in honor of the late Dr. Esther H. Hawks / by Hannah T. Carret [and others]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    3° in the gesture accompanying her warm greeting to them. The Day Nursery and the free Kindergarten of the Associated Charities were also born under her inspiration, while her participation in the Mothers’ Meetings, the Reading and Rest Rooms and the Boys’ Club which especially appealed to her; in fact all kindred activities in our city, was limited only by the command of her time and en- ergies. She was often called upon to address such audiences, both at home and in other places, and the spontaneous flow of her words lighted by her wit and humor was as pleasing to the little people as it was inspiring to the older folks. Scarcely an effort has been made in our city since her com- ing among us, for moral mental or civic progress which her hand has not touched if not inaugerat- ed. One of her latest enthusiasms was the School- City Goverment idea which she was confident would develop manliness of character and a whole- some respect for law in the future citizen. The safety valve of this woman of so many interests when cares pressed or troubles of her own or of others accumulated, was her lively sense of humor and her keen relish for good reading, which traits, with her power of narration and quick repartee made her a most admirable com- panion. Her place in the world’s work was unus-