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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1897)
THE COURIER. , mnm9m99mm9m99.mmm9mm r ( c LHB ) ) Officers of the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. President, Mrs. B. M. Stoutenborougb.Plattsmouth. Vice-president, Mrs. J. E. Keysor, 2724 Caldwell street, Omaha. Secretary, Miss Vesta Gray, Fremont. Treasurer, Mrs. M. F. Nichols, Beatrice Auditor, Mrs. D. C. McKillip, Seward. Librarian, Mrs. G. M. Lambertson, Lincoln. .NAME OK CLUIi. bincoln Clubs. i'REsmE.vr. SIUKF.TAIEV. A tbenea Mrs. WiH Green Mrs. Belle Hamilton Book Kevins Mrs. I. N. Baker. Mrs. Kelley Century Mrs. M. II. Garten Mrs. R. T. Van Brunt Faculty Club Mrs. Geo. E. MacLean Mrs. I. B. Burnett Fortnightly Mrs. C. H. Imhoff Mrs. C. II. Gere Hall in Grovo Mrs. II. M. Bushnell Mrs. Walter Davis Lotos Mrs. J. L. McConnell Mrs. Lucy A. Betray Matinee Musicalo Mrs. D. A. Campbell Mrp. J. V. Winger Soroeis Mrs. A. J.Sawyer Mrs. J. E.Miller SoroB:B, Jr Mre. Wra.T. StevenB Mrs. Fred Shephard Wednesday Afternoon The hostess act3 as president. .Mrs. Robert Vil6on Woman's Club Mrp. A. A. Scott Mrs. J. L. Parsons Y.W.C. A. Magazine Club.... Miss Wild to amend the amendment by striking out the word?, "are over thrco inches in height," and inserting the words "are trimmed with plumes, aigrettes, birds or parti of birds."' Several wit'y speeches wero made, among them ocebyMrs A. W. Fiek's. in wlrch she described the use of birds or wings on hate, and Eaid that she thought a little black bonnet with a few dried cherrirs on it was good enough for auy one, the humor in the spee.-h being brought out by the fact that Mrs. Fields was describing her own ban net Both ladies paid high tributst) the line character and worth of cno whim they had known and loved. Miss Gince Reynolds sang accep'ably 'Two Loves" by Do Koven, ML-sMet cilf placing hrr accomp2niroer.tonthe piano. Mis? Reynolds' voice was suit -d to the song and evi r ljdy enjoyed tho number. Tho latter ha'foftln meeting was given over to a short memorial f the late Mrs. Harriet Curtiss Shepherd, Mrs. Meissner spoke for Sorosis. jr., and Mrs. T. C. Munger forSorosie, sr. and Mrs. McConnell spoke as a member of tho li brary board, when Mrs. Shepherd was librarian. Miss Dena Looinis presented resolutions which were adopted as the sense of the meeting. OFFICEKS OF THE C1TV FEDERATION. President, Mrs. Geo. L, Meissner, 1512 D street. First vice president, Mrs. Ida Kelley, 839 North Twenty-third street. Second vice-president, Mrs. II. II. Wheeler, 1517 II street. Recording secretary, Mi6s Laura Wild, 141 South Twelfth street. Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Milton Scott 202 South Tbirty-third street. Treasurer, Mrs. C. R. Richardp, .'21 North Sixteenth street. Sho improved overy opportunity to tit hsrself for libraty work in all its depart ments. Her industry and enthusiasm in this work were nn inspiration to nil who were associated with her. Sho loved books. Her knowledge of them was of great servico to tho patrons of tho library. It was her dolight to as sist them in making selections. Littlo children wero objects of her special card. She ever sought to placo in their hands books from tho library adapted to their needs boots that would be helpful to them, that would brighten their lives, awaken puro thought and stimulato desires for that which is noblest and best in life. The progress sho made during tho four years she served as librarian, and hergreat efficiency, gave assuranca of thefutuie. Wo hoped to retain hor; many regrets wero expressed when, called by higher duties, sho resigned tho position of li brarian four yeers ago. Although no longer librarian her interest in and love for tho library never abated. Her manners were always pleasing and genial. Her's was "tho sweet presence of a gcod disused." Hor help ful influence will always bo felt in tho library. Many lives have been enriched by it. Sho haB joined "tho choir invisi ble of thos3 immortil dead who livo again in minds made better by their presence. So to live is heaven; to make undying music in the world."' Ices werj served by members of tho Athenea and Fortnightly clubs. During this part of tho program. Mies Olivo Josephine Shuts, tho new soprano at tho First Presbyterian, who had been delay eJ, sang "The Spanish Gyrsy," by Watson. Miss Shute has a good voice and shows method and trailing. Her song was decidedly pleasing. Miss Alia Givecs wa3 her accompanist, ing year, followed by refreshments and a social session. The study for tho past year has bcon in Oriontnl history, American literature and a discus-ion after intermission cf tbo principle topic of tin day. Tho work of the coming year will bo "Art and Artists" and ''Travels in Rus sin." Tho discussion of tho past years' work showed ho. v thoroughly they had all appreciated tho studies and a voto of thanks was tendered tho program com mit tea for tho intellectual feist it had prepared. A rising vote of thanks wdB extended to tho prebident, Mrs. II. M. Musbnell, and to tho secretary, Mrs. Walter Davis, for their faithfulness the records show ing that they had n t been absent from a meoting during tho entire year. Tho oflicers for tho coming year are: President, Mrs. M. Garten; vice-president, Mrs. Smith; secretary, Mrs. W. A. Ludly; program committea, Mrs. II. M. Busline!!, Mattij Hawley, Georgo A. Loveland. The nicating of tho city federation of womons' clubs Monday afternoon in tho Womens' club rooms was attended by a larga number of ladies. New hat3 and striking gowns made the meeting look like an animated rainbow. Mrs. Meiss ner presidoJ. Miss Sallij Furnas sang a beautiful solo. "Sa Saron Rose,' by Arditi. Miss Grace Greenwood Griffith assisted in making tho song enjoyabln by her sympathetic accompaniment on the piano. Following tho solo, a parlamentary drill by the members of the Woman's club, led by Mrs. Nellie M. Richardson, was a diverting and pleasing affair. Several witty and bright speeches wero made on a resolution to do away with high hats at the club meetings, and tho following resolutions were passed: Wherea?, The great social and intel lectual movement of the so called Wo man's club has obtained recognition all over the country, and Whereas, These clubs are constantly being called upon to take a stand upon questions "of the day, and Whereas, Ono or the questions being discussed in other cities is the high hat ordinance, and Whereas, Tho Lincoln Woman's club wishes to keep in touch with tho times, and Whereas, There ha9 been much com plaint from individual members, less than five feet in height that it has been impossible to see farther than the bat directly in front of them at our club meetings, anl Whereas, The pleasures and accom modations of our members should ha duly coas'.dereil by us. Iherefora be it Resolved. "That all ladies attending our club meetings bo requested a re move their hats."' The following amendment was offer ed: I move to amend tbo resdution by adding: In caso tv eso hats are over three inches in blight. The 6eccnd amendment was: I move Too society of tho Hall in tho Grove held tho last meeting of tin year Fri day, May 1 1. at the icsidence of Mrp. II. M. Bushnell with a largo number in at tendance. The prrgram of tho evening was current events, a di-cussion of the year's work, election of officers and se lecting tho courso of study for tho com- Sorosis met with Mrs. Miller on May 18. Mrs. Maulo read a thoroughly pro pared papor on "Our Foreign Relations." Sho traced the relations of our country with tho other countries" interested in the Louisiana purchase, northeastern boundary disputo.se.sion of Florida, and tho annexation of Texas, arter which sho dealt with tho diplomatic relations of tho United Stites with England. Sho believes that former treat'e3 bet.veen theso nations have not been to tho advantage of tho United States and she thinks our country is to be congratulated upon escape from tho tast arbitration treaty considered. Tho lirst or second reading of this docu ment mak3s it appear fair, but subse quent study dispells all idea of fairness in her opinion. Tne paper was listened to with rttention and called forth some discussion. Adjournment was made to the last Tuesday in September, when the club will meet with Mrs. Welch in business sct-Mon. Tho Ashland an 1 Weeping Water clubs met with the Plattsmouth ladies clubs tbisweoe. Tho meo iog was follow ed by a reception at Mrs.S. Waugh's. MKS. M e'ONMKLI. S TBIIILTK. Mrs. Munger and Mrs. Meis-ner have givon us a picture of the beautiful life of Mrs. Shepherd, as seen and appreciat ed by tho cire'e of which she was a bo loved member. It is my privilege to speak of her as librarian of our public library. I had known Hat tie Curtiss as a school girl and in the church; I had been impressed by her gentle pleasing manners, her ability and faithfu Iness in doing tho work sho was called on to do. Eight years ago. a vacancy having oc curred, she was chosen by tho board of trustees of the Public Library to fill the position of librarian. At that time she was a young girl, not yet twenty years old, but the members of the board, recognizing her special fitness and unusual though undeveloped talent, fjlt assured that she would be ful'y competent, and faithful to all du ties pertaining to tho position Her work in the library duiing tin time she served a3 librarian demonstrated the wisdom of their choice. She entered upon the duties of tin j library with high ideals of her respond-' b lity for the tni3t committed to her, and an earnrsf desire to aid the trustee in their efforts t make tho library of ( tho best possible use to the pub'ic. I Flour et 1. 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