'PI Mi ! MMATTA II A TtYV AV IjUVKT 1,1cm AV Hr A "VI fanri o-i Co5 / / / and Douglas Sts. t Douglas Sis , an i < i b jMJ/ - Saturday Is Red Letter Day. We have just purchased the stock of Michael Stern & Co. , RochesterN. Y > , amounting to over $95,000 , and we will place.it on sale Saturday morning , May 4th. The new prices will be in red ; the actual retail prices in black. Our prices will not average fifty cents on the dollar of regular retail prices. We close Friday at noon to get ready for the sale , which begins at 8. a. m. Saturday. Omaha's Red Letter Day V II ) -I . . v .t.u S3 ill 'I ' . 4 1' ' IS C < | tMT J- -1 CLOTHING HOUSE. ( is : WOMEN'S ' CLUBS AND CIRCLES Nebraska Women Who Believe in Organi zations for the Promotion of Culture THE STATE FEDERATION OF CLUBS Olio of Onm'lm'fl IimtltutlonR and \Vhnt It U Doing to Aid Our City to llo- cunio tlio 1'rldo of tlio West. IMIlod by Mrs. Delia U IVriruson. lion are In a measure responsible for tlio elub movetnent of today , or perhaps wo should say , It Is to men , largely , that we are Indebted for the time which we have to de vote to such work. In the days of our great-grandmothers woman's tlmo was too full of do-nestlc cares for her even to think of such employment of time ; but when ( ho Inventor and manu * facturer relieved the succeeding generations Dt the burden ot spinning , weaving , imp-mak r rV ing , liand-sewlog , and many other time and V mind-absorbing1 occupations , then did she be gin to gather herself together and flnd out where she stood ; and , lo ! she made the hu miliating discovery that while she had been diligently cultivating the domestic side of her nature the Intellectual sldo had llteully grown up to weeds ; and when , later , the colleges of the country werethroun open to her daughters , she found If she Mould still bs their companion she must keep pice with thtm , and she found that with the help ot the woman's clubs and the university ex tension lectures she could "brush up" and look forward to Intellectual companionship With them as they grew to woman's estate. There are * tiiany who question whether a woman Is benefited In her home life by club work. If acme woman who la undecided In the matter wants to learn the sure way to k-V her hueband's heart , let her join the Do- inratlc Science department ot the Omaha "Woman's club. If some mother wants tc learn how best to supplement the- efforts 01 the teacher In training and educating her children , let her join the Educational depart ment , .whero mother anil teacher meet on common ground. If she wishes to coach her husband on the money question , the tariff rent , taxes or governmental methods gener ally , let her join the Political and Soda Scleuc ? department The Art department will teach her how to make her homo- beau tiful and attractive , and see might go on multiplying suggestions , and each one would but prove- more conclusively that home ind club Ufa run in parellel tines. The mother of women's clubs Is Sorosls the great club of New York City , orginUet In 1SCS. It was the first club composed ex eluslvely oC women and governed by than. During the first year cf the club's exist Mice It was made the object of much ridicule on both sides ot the sea , but It continued to nourish and at the end of the first year numbered be-red nearly 100 members. Alice Gary wa Its first president and Mr * . Croly ( Jennie June ) gave It Us ti.une. Although Sorosls has been styled the Mothe of Women's Club and Is supposed to bo the Brst club composed ot and governed b ; women , yet the Midland Monthly for Aprl Elves an account ot literary societies coin posed of women , In Dubuque , la. , as early is In the 'Go's. Many notable women o Dubuque were members of these early socie ties and are still prominent In literary circles igaln proving the old saying that all good things come out of the west. Omaha Clnbi. The Omaha Woman's club Is just closln Iho second year of Its existence. Its mem berahlp of 500 women Is divided Into depart mtnts , each of which pursues Its course o ttudy and manages Us business affairs uu.le F Iho direction of a chairman and secretary The. literary programs which occupy the b Weekly meetings of the club are furnished by those departments In turn , usually froi Ihelr own resources. As these open meetings pome to each department but once a yea there la a good natured rivalry as to whlc shall girt the Greatest pleasure and profit to lie club , and It Is needless to say that such ompetltlon Is the greatest possible advant- ge to nil concerned. As these departments ore the bone and Inow of the club they must have first place n any attempt to review club work. The Art department , led by Mrs. W. W. Keysor. ms given the greater part of Us two years' vork to the older Italian masters. A ro- lew with Btcrcoptlcon Illustrations has been offered from tlmo to tlmo and has been open o the public. The Current Topic depart- nont la the largest division ot the club , num- lorlng 1GO. Its work Is described by its name , as Is that ot the Domestic Science de partment , led by Mrs. P. II. Pugh. The study of English literature , conducted by Miss Knto A. McIIugh , has been confined his year to Shakespeare and his work , while ho German literature class , taught by Mrs. \V. II. H. Tracy , hns followed Its work of ast year on early German writers , by a comprehensive study of Faust. The work of ho History department under charge of Mrs. . " . A. Lenvenworth , has given all Its Interest .0 German also , following lines laid down n previous years In the Cleofnn. Educa tional matters are considered by a body of mothers and teachers In an Important de partment In charge of Mrs. Grace D. Sud- jorough , and another group of women gives attention to the details ot parliamentary law under the direction of Mrs. A. B. Henderson. Philosophy is taught by the Her. Mary G. Andrews , who gathers round Dr. Hopkins "Outline Study of Man" the thought of the tlmo tram all sources as it relates to her topic. Political Economy Is enthusiastically itudled under the guidance of Miss Ida E. Sdsan , whoso comprehensive plan for the work has won much praise. Meeting linme dlately after her class Is the department known as "Mrs. Peattio's , " otherwise as that of Applied economics. Hero the question "What Can Wo Do About It ? " Is applied to public , political and humanitarian affairs. The musical department hns probably made more of an Impression upon the public mind than anv other In the club because ot the fact that Its monthly muslciles have been thrown open to all. As these are the only exercises of the club where money will pro cure admission , they have been largely at tended by non-members. Mrs. J. It. Bu chanan Is the popular leader of this de partment and Eho has been assisted this year by nearly every artist In the city. It will bo seen from this presentation of department work that the club exists primar ily for culture and social Intercourse. This purpose Is not. however , a selfish one. Re sponsibility deepens with growth , and the desire to be a power for good In the com munity gathers strength as opportunities ap pear and experience paints the way. The club seeks to bo a medium through which the public may have opportunities of culture especially In art aud music , and It points with pride to the fact that It made Univer sity Extension , and other , lectures possible last winter. Upon questions of public moral ity and expediency the club shows Itself to bo both conservative and courageous. It shrinks from notoriety , but It will not shirk a responsibility which belongs to Intelllgeni women In association. It hopes to become a moral power In the community as years and wisdom are added to it. Meairvhlle democratic In spirit , altruistic In motive constructive In method. It unites and deep ens social life ; It protects and Inspires the unfortunate , and It builds Into the life of the city sordid and materialistic as It Is wha Emerson calls "The things of the mind. ' Its motto "Touching life" all llfo within reach "with upward Impulse" It Its goal. "THE TUESDAY MORNING CLUD. " In speaking of the Tuesday Morning clul Dr. Duryca said that a literary club which had existed In Omaha since the year 18S ! showed good stuff In It. It had demonstrate ! the fact that a few women ot literary tastes can spend two hours together each week In a very profitable and enjoyable way While nothing great has been attempted and no papers written , much has been accomplished In different lines of reading. Each member clicoscs an author , selects one of his bes works and gives a resume of It. Its forinatloi was duo to a suggestion of Mrs , Frank Cross who has been Its leading spirit. The con tlnued pleasure of Its charmingly Informa hetni' meetings Is assured under the presen leadership of Mrs. A. L. Stlger. CERAMIC CLUB. Although the public does not hear much o the Nebraska Ceramic club these days , It I nevertheless In a flourishing condition. Th regular meetings are held once a month , a each ot which Is presented a program both Interesting and Instructive. Already prepara tions are being made for the annual fall exhibition , which has become an event of that season. Ceramics is a growing and > eautlful art and now stands upou a footing vl.ere it can rightfully demand the recogul- lon it deserves. deserves.WOMAN'S WOMAN'S CLUB. On the 14th of February there was or ganized in this city a woman's club , com- > osed of eighteen colored women. Since the irganlzatlon the membership has Increased o thirty-four. The object at the association Is to stlmu- ate Intellectual development , promote unity f purpose amongst Its members , and Interest hem In any Individual , philanthropic and eformatory effort which may affect women generally , and colored women particularly. The meetings of the club are held bi-weekly at the homes of Iho members , and this plan will obtain until permanent club rooms , cen- rally located , can be secured. Just now the work Is confined to two de partments , political economy and civil gov ernment , and current topics , but as the mem bership Increases , and as leaders present .hemselves , departments ot music. English Iterature , history and art will be formed. The club Is strictly non-sectarian , and offers Its advantages to any woman who Is n sympathy with the work and may pre sent herself for election. The following- officers have bean elected for one year : Mrs. Ella L. Mahammltt , presi dent ; Mrs. Nettle Johnson , vlco president ; Urs. Laura M. Craig , recording secretary ; Mrs. Clara Franklin , corresponding secre tary ; Mrs. Pauline Clelans , treasurer. THE WOMAN'S EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY. This society was organized by the women n the northwestern part of the city , and Is 'ull ' of life and prospering In Its good work. Tha membership Is Increasing , and a great nterest Is shown In all branches of study. The members are all busy , home women , nit are bright and Intelligent , and flnd tlmo tor considerable study , and have a deep In tarest In woman's place and work In the world. They have lately started a Woman's Exchange , and hops to make a success ot that also. GIRLS' SOCIAL CLUB. This club , composed of eight young girls , was organized last January by the depart ment ot applied economics of the Omaha Woman's club. It meets every week. Miss Helen Newarth Is the president and Miss Shroeder the secretary. MU SIGMA. The Mu Sigma Is a literary society , whose members , In the main , are ladles living In the vicinity of Walnut Hill. Its name Is composed of the Initials of two Greek words , signifying "llttla learned. " It was organ ized February 20 , 1892. The members flrst studied Lowell for several months , and have since given their time to studying the his tory , customs and literature of Great Britain with equal enjoyment and profit. The course of study has been laid out in a systematic and thorough way. The work Is done largely In papers or discussions. There are two or three clubs In the city that have not been reported , for the reason that no responses wure received to letters of Inquiry. Aside from the Woman's clubs In the city there are , as far as we have been able to ascertain , eighteen societies which are com posed cxclusl\ely of womoii. The majority ot them are organizations connected with the different lodges la the city. " P. E. O. This organization , the largest secret society In Uie world for women , Is represented in Omaha by a very strong chapter which owes Its existence as do the chapters of Platts- moutli. South Omaha and Wahoo to Miss Clara B. Mason , ono of our brightest am best teachers. Miss Mason organized the chapter seven years ago with sevi n charter members , and It has steadily grown until It has become a power for good In our midst numbering among Its members some of our mot noted social , literary , musical and chari table women , T.ie scc'ety emblem la a golden star bearing the letters "P. B. 0 , " In black enamel. The ladles have secured the nations convention for Omaha , and on the 12th o October our city will be thronged with brigh Intelllgeni women , representing nearly every state In the union. Lincoln L'lub * . THE LOTUS. The Lotus club was organized In March 1SS1 ; Its main work has been In literature Its meetings have been , held at the homes of the different members on Thursday of each alternate week. Mrs. J. L. McConnell s president. SOROSIS. Sorosls Is n club of twcnty-flvo women , vho meet every other Monday at the homes of the members , to Inform themselves upon current topics and for general discussion of ho same. Mrs. J. S. Hodgman Is president. THE WOMEN'S CLUB. Was organized last November with 265 charter members. Its object Is to stimulate Intellectual and moral development and pro- note good fellowship. Miss Phoebe Elliott s the president. THE CENTURY. The Century club , of which Ellen Klrkor Is president , was organized eight years ago. It was flrst known as the Beta club. The work has been mostly In history. The membership Is limited to twenty. MATINEE MUSICALE The Matinee Muslcale had Its origin dur- , g the heated term last summer. The or ganization was completed and work begun n the early autumn. Over thirty of the leading musicians of Lincoln are Identified with the club. Its object Is to advance the Interest In and promote the musical culture of the city. Mrs. D. A. Campbell Is the zealous and efficient president. FORTNIGHTLY. The Fortnightly club , of wlilch Mrs. L. C. Richards Is president , was organized In the spring of 1S94. Its membership Is limited to twenty. ROSE COTTAGE. The Rose Cottage clrclo Is under the lead ership and is always entertained by Miss Elliott , and takes Its name from her home. The circle has been a source of profit and pleasure to many women In Lincoln. ATHENEA. The Athenea club was organized In the fall of 1892 and Is under the leadership of Mrs. W. A. Green. FACULTY. The University of Nebraska Woman's Fac ulty club was organized In the fall of 1804. Mrs. J. II. Canfleld Is the president. The club meets at the homes of the members on alternate Fridays from 3 till D o'clock. The flrst half hour Is given to social con verse , and the program which fills the re mainder of the afternoon Is arranged by the hostess. There are usually ono or more papers , followed by discussions , with eome numbers of fine music. W1NODAUQHSIS. The Wlnodaughsls club Is composed of twelve members , who' organized last No vember for mutual benefit. Mrs. J. W. Johnson is lie president. COLUMBIAN. The Columbian circle was organized throe years ago. Us work , Ist.the . C. L. S. C. course of reading , which covers four years. Mrs. W. A. Llndly Is thq ( president. LINCOLN .NOBMAL. There are three llter'ary clubs In Normal , Current Events , Shakespeare and Egerian. These are composed 6f Members and wives of the faculty of the'Lincoln ' Normal uni versity , together with 'a ' few other lovers of literature. Mrs. J. F. "Baylor U the presi dent. ' " ' STANDARD M qAZINE. The name explains Itsalfi It was organ ized and Is maintained by a number o ladles who Slave not-the time to read a ! the leading articles In current periodicals By association each obtains what all desire something of acquaintance of the best though of the day. Mrs. C. L. Hall Is president. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. The Wednesday Afternoon club was organ Ized five years ago with a membership o twelve. The hostess acts as president for the day. WESTERN NORMAL. The Western Normal club la purely a liter ary club with Bohemian tendencies. Its meetings are charmingly Informal. Under tlie name of "current topics" It discusses everything past and preient. The meetings are held weekly at the homes of the mem bers , the leader being chosen from week to week. SOROSIS , JR. The members of Sorosls. Jr. , have every reason to feel proud of their success. Th programs are varied and Interesting. Al papers are carefully prepared , and. genera Iscnsalon invariably follows. Mrs. O. L. Mcisncr Is In charge. THE IDEAL CLUB. This club , which has no well established name and Is without ofllcers or fees , was established several years ago. The books chosen for study are not local nor Individ ual , but universal books that touch upon ho problems of human life everywhere and in all ages. THE BOOK CLUB. This club Is composed of twenty-four mem- > ers , from whom three ore selected as a buying committee. Forty-eight books are ) urchased and circulated among the mem- lers. At the end of the year the books are lold at auction and the proceeds used In buying the next year's supply of books. Julia S. Rogers Is the president. THE LINCOLN FEDERATION. Eighteen thriving clubs In Lincoln have lolned hands In this notable organization , making Us membership about 500. The flrst meeting was held at the Unlversallst church March 14 , 1895. Mrs. Field Is the efficient president. Oilier Clubs. NINETEENTH CENTURY CLUB. This club was organized In 1893 by a few ladles for Intellectual Improvement. The Interest has Increased with each year's work The club Is limited to nineteen members. Meetings are held alternate Saturday even ings. One pleasant feature Is the mingling ot young ladles with those of mature years. The studies for this year are United States history and current events. Papers are read and discussed , and music forms a part of each meeting. The club magazine Is the Chautauquan , Shclton , Neb. JOHNSON WOMAN'S CLUB. The Johnson Woman's club was organized October 18 , 1894 ; Mrs. M. Pratt , president. It has eleven members , a largo club for a town of 325 Inhabitants. The club meets every two weeks , on Saturday afternoons. The flrst hour la given to current events , the last to whatever the line of study may be. The club sent delegates to Omaha to assist In forming the State Federation. MAY OREENE-CRISWELL , Vlco President. Johnson , Neb. AUBURN M. C. CLUB. The M. C. club of Auburn was organized on the 7th of March , 1894. There are now six teen members , the number being limited to twenty. The work the flrst year was the study "of American authors ; for the present year the program Is ot a miscellaneous character , pre pared by an executive board of five. Parlia mentary drill and current events take up a portion of each meeting , which it held semi-monthly , on Friday afternoon. The club color Is yellow. The club has voted to become Identified with the State Federation of Clubs , and application for membership will be made before May 1 , 1895. 1895.EUNICE EUNICE S. FELLOWS. Auburn , Neb. THE ZETETIC CLUB OF WEEPING WATER. More than a decade has passed since the organization of this club. The membership is limited to twenty married women , and each member is required to take an active part In the programs , which are literary and social. In 1891 the Zetctlc club joined the general federation , ths flrst ot Nebraska clubs to become Identified with that largo body o ; women , Mrs. Laura M. Woodford being the flrst state chairman of correspondence , a po sition now filled by Mrs. Z. T. Lindsay o Omaha. Later It assisted In organizing the State Federation of Nebraska. CRETE SOROSIS CLUB. Sorosls originated with five members De cember 23. 1892 , and was first called the M C. club. New accessions were made to the club , and In February , 1893 , Its name was changed to Soroils , It now numbers sixteen resident and two non-resident members. Its officers oreMrs. . Barragar. president Mrs. E. L. Billings , vice president , and Mrs John Sherrlll , secretary. H meets fortnightly Programs are l&sued two months In advance The club gives special attention to anclen history ; It completed Egyptian history In 1893 , and Is now studying Grecian. A papc Is given at each meeting on some live topic of the day. Current events form no smal part of the program , STROMSBURQ WOMAN'S CLUB. The Woman's club of Stronuburg was or ganlzed December 1 , 1894 , with twelve char- er members , to meet at the homes of the nembers every two weeks , In alphabetical order. The work doneat 'this club has been In current topics , some very Interesting papers islng read. There Is to be a parlor talk from Urs. Peattlo May 10. The club is auxiliary o the State Federation. The officers are : Miss Ilaskpll , president ; Miss Scott , vlco president ; Mrs. W. A. Post , secretary. The club now numbers twenty-three members. Stromsburg , Neb. RECORD OP THE HISTORY AND ART CLUB OF SEWARD , NEB. Mrs. S. C. Langworthy , president ; Mrs. O. F. Burkett , vlco president ; Mrs. D. C. McKllllp , secretary ; Mrs. S. D. Atkins , treas urer. Ever keeping In time With the rythmlcal rhyme Of the steady nml stately tread. Of the marching host Of women , who boast That the future has nothing1 to dread For , like knights of old , Men , loyal nnd bold. Have gallantly yielded the away To woman's power , And they bless the hour That has brought us this glorious day. To aid In the race , Anil to keep well apace With the movement so grandly begun , Our club has for years. As the record appears , ; Its aim most triumphantly won. ' Far back In the ngea Of the wise old sages We caiiKht the first tlawnltips of light , Which has brought Into life. Through darkness nnd strife. This mlllenlal day of delight. We are twenty and two , * , And as happy n crew As was ever launched out on the sea , And on with the tide , Hy humanity's side , Wo will nail light-hearted and free , . We treasure the lore Gleaned from pages of yore , And the history and art of a nation ; We place great reliance Upon modern science , And have joined the State Federation. We have marked -with delight The progress and might Which have Hung away ancient tradition ; And women can now With wisdom endow The columns of this "great edition. " A MKMBEIl. BEATRICE WOMAN'S CLUB. Since the organization of the club. In the autumn of 1891 , 115 members have been enrolled. Departments of English literature , history , art , music , current events and current litera ture were formed for study by the members , who work under the motto , "Self Culture the Bcsls ot All Culture. " The club Is n charter member ot the state federation. Mrs , A. Alice Is the presiding officer. Beatrice , Neb. PLATTSMOUTH WOMAN'S CLUB. The club was organized December 10 , 1891 , with twenty charter members. There are now over sixty. Mrs. B. M. Stoutenborough is the efficient president and leader. MeetIngs - Ings arc held alternate Friday evenings at the homes ot the members , and are literary and social In nature. Plattsmouth , Neb. THE COSY CLUB. The Cosy club ot Tecumteh was organlted In September , 1893. The membership limit Is seventeen. The work of the club for the flrst year was the study of United Stater history. Papers upon biographical and historical subjects were read by the member * . The flrst half of the pretenl year was spent In the completion of the history and a brief study of American historians. The bccoml half ot the year Is being devoted to a review ot American literary women and their work. Current Topics , presented by one of the members and discussed by the club , closes the literary program of the afternoon and Introduce * the social hour. Light refresh ments are served. The New Year's reception and May day meeting are annual events of great Interest locally. Tbert ha been a growing Interest In th * work of the club among the members and a decided advance In the literary work. FREMONT CLUB. To Miss Marlon llorsfonl of Vermont , but eng associated with educational work In tlio west nnd a member of the Woman's club of Grand Rapids , Mich. , Justly belongs the honor of founding the Fremont Woman's club. < We thought It might be possible to attain n membership of fifty , but behold ! our club which a year ago began with seven earnest women , now shows an enrollment of 200 names. The first object of the club was the promo- Ion of literary and scientific pursuits , but wo are broadening nnd entering on various de- lartments. Our club motto Is : "Strlvlnpc toward all that will enrich and ennoble life. " The secret of our existence nnd success lies n the fact that the time was rlpa for the : lub , the germ was with us already. Mlaw Horsford came nnd we found others had been dreaming the same dream. It needed but her voice , and her presence among us to quicken the germ , and the conditions were fulfilled ; the dream became n reality. The united ef forts of our earnest members have done the rest. FRANCES A. CROWELL. NEBRASKA STATE FEDERATION OF WOMAN'S CLUBS. The state federation was organized In Omaha December 10 , 1891. Mrs. Z. T. Llndsey was elected chairman of the conven tion and Mrs. A. B. Somers secretary. There were delegates from many clubs In the state nnd city , most of which became members of the federation. Mrs. Frances Ford , president of the Omaha Woman's club , delivered the address of welcome. The following state officers were elected : Mrs. James H. Cahflcld , president , Lincoln ; Mrs. Robert 11.1'eattle , vice president , Omaha ; Mrs. S. C. Langworthy , secretary , Seward ; Mrs. J. W. Danes , treasurer. Crete ; Mrs. I. N. Woodford , auditor , Weeping Water. The flrst annual meeting will be held at Lincoln the flrst week In October , 1895. FDITOR'S NOTE There are several clubs In the state which have failed to respond to notes ot Inquiry , hence are not represented. 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