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The club continued to meet at homes of members. Literary programs were prepared for each meeting. A department of News and Information was also conducted. In 1913 a mention is made of an emergency box. This contained sheets, pillow cases, and so forth, to be loaned to the sick or those in need. It also contained clothing which could be given for the needy. The club joined the Boy Scouts movement and aided in establishing clubs for children, such as the “Children’s Garden Club.” During World War I the club did much to help those in need. Sewing was done for a Boys Home in Seattle, fruit and vegetables were canned for the Deaconess Home in Everett, and the club formed a local Prison Comfort Club. Working bees were held to help those in the community not able to help themselves. Bazaar dinners and other entertainment were given to raise money. Rugs were made and sold by club members. Quilts were also pieced and tied. The club moved to join the Improvement Club in the building of a hall. They donated $25.00 to the building fund and asked for a separate room in the hall in which to hold their meetings. Some club meetings were still of a literary nature, while other meetings were devoted to quilting or rug making.
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