“ The stirring needs of the war were arousing the women into action, her capabilities were quickly recognized, and she was made secretary and treasurer of a local branch of the Sanitary Commission, in which position she did active service. On her return to Brooklyn she continued her connection with philanthropic work, and was chairman of the executive committee of the Maternity Hospital and recording secretary for the Home for Consumptives. In January, 1886, she was elected president of the Brooklyn Woman's Club, and by unanimous reelection remained in office five years. ”

“ She has written on many subjects. A deep religious spirituality pervades her "hymns and poetry, and when she speaks of the "Coming Woman," a favorite subject, she exalts her topic by the high standard of her ideal. ”

“ Although reared with a prospect of continued affluence, Tier earnestness of AMELIA KEMPSHALL WING. purpose was early shown, for, at the age of sixteen, during financial trouble, she, eager to feel herself in touch with the world, went to teach in a public school in Brooklyn, N. Y. At twenty years of age she became the wife of Frederick H. Wing, and in Newark, Ohio, began her wedded life. ”