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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1898)
THE COURIER ry rt v -- - -- - - r 7 JL 4 -. 4 9- o 4 . a cat Rectors gijapinaqj. 7 r5rSrW . -t -o -J,t J J oe o i P-BH 7 H tihd 46.4 h .a &a -' ' "' "' W" W' '" '" t 4 5L. versity and the club wotnn of the stat, he would like them to have a home of their own on the campus, and to feel more interest Jn the university exten sion. He suggested that a committee be appointed to co-fer with the uni vereity authorities in reference to some plan of cooperation. Mies Barr explained the nature of the instruction .given in physical culture. An Interesting exhibition followed by the various gymnasium classes. The game of basketball was explained to the ladie?, and enthusiastically played by thegirle. Another ulass went rapidly through the regular gymnasium work from the simplest to the more difficult teats. . .. The physical director, Dr. Hasting. gave a short talk on the deed of intro duciog physical education into the pub lic schools. In connection with the ex position, measurements are to be takeu of the Nebraska school children, and the results compared with the records of other states. The next program of the club will be confined to no one depirtment. but top ics of general irterest will be discussed. At the postponed annual meeting of the city federation held in January, a committee composed of Mrs. Allen W. Field, Mrs. Archibald Scott and Mrs. M. D. Welch was appointed to draft a new constitution, which is herewith given By the adoption of this plan t le Lincoln clubs will have a simple form of union available in case of need, and at no time burdensome. CONSTITUTION. Article I. Name. The namo of this organization shall be the City Federa tion of Women's clubs of Lincolr, Nebr. " Article II. Object.-Tho object of this organization shall be to form and maintain a union of the women's clubs of Liucoln. ' Article III. Directors.-The presi - dents of the different clubs belonging to this federation shall constitute a board of directors. Article IV. Officers. The officers of the federation shall consist of a presi dent, vice-president and secretary treas urer, chosen by and from the board of directors. The duties of these officers shall be such as usually belong to their several offices in all societies. Article V. Meeting. The meetings of the federation shall be at such times and places as the board of directors may appoint. The meetings of the board of directors shall be held at the call of the-president or at the iequest of three directors. Article Vl. Quorum. The directors present at any meeting of the board hall constitute a quorum Tor the trans action of business. Article VII. Fees No regular fees ' shall be assessed for membership in the 'federation. The gsaeral reluctance of club wo-, sen to write simple reports of the meet 'sings of their organizations, either for the club records or for publication seems absurd, in consideration their willingness to write more elaborate papers. The report as a rule, is a simple rela tion of toown facts, which would con sume but a few minutes of time if ap p roach ed without fear and trembling. But tradition, which woman theoretical ly seeks to abolish, has surrounded this simple duty with such a deoBe halo of responsibility, that she shrinks from the task without discovering that the imaginary obstacles would dissolve at' her approach. Reciprocity should be cultivated in clubs. If there is anything of value pass it on. The experierca of one club if known, is sure to help another, per haps where least expected. And no bond of sympathy can exist between organiza tions, unless some method is provided for learning the movements of each. It is a selfish spirit of exclusiveness which would keep a club work entirely for its member?, and allow no otheisthe benefit of its programs. Let each club give of the best of its experience and plans to swell the mighty impulse which will raise the club move ment to be a real world's blessing. The Amateur Musical club of Yrk met in the club rooms Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when the following mis cellaneous program was given: Andate from Septette, op. 20 Beethoven Mrs. McConaugby.Miss Carscadden, Mrs. Sedgwick, Miss Cobb. O! Happy Day Gotzs Mrs. Campbell. Aire de Ballet No, 1 Chirninade Miss Cobb. a. Etude in G riI . b. Etude in G flat.. CnoPia Jennie Doty, student. Reck of Ages Bischoff Miss Warner. a. Will o' the Wisp Jungmann b. Melody Harris c. Burlesque Lack Edith Lang, student. Tell Her I Love Her So De Fay Mis. Maude Woods. Roudbau "Rage Over a Lost Groschen Beethoven Mrs. Sedgwick. Merrily I Roam Schleiffarth Mrs. Julia Boll. The Brook v .Lack: Maiden Wish Chopin-Liszt Mrs. McConaughy. The interest of the Lincoln "Athenia" in its study of the "Master Painters," increases as the winter advances. At the meeting with Mrs. Irvine, 1624 A street, on March 11th, papers were given on Rembrandt and David Teniers. The annual banquet occurs the 22nd, when a 7 o'c'ock dinner will be given at the residence of Mrs. Lamb, to which the husbands of the members are in vited. The next regular program of the club will be on March 25tb, at Mrs. J. L. Kelloggs. Barbieri and Poussin will be the ar tists under consideration. It has been decided to continue the same line of study next year, adding tne nineteenth century painters. The society of the Hall in the Grove, met with Mrs. Lindly Friday evening. Two papers were given on the Russian topics; Poland and Warsaw by Mrs. Gar- trn and Riga tnd Finland by M s Lind ly. An interesting discussion on Spanish art was led by Mrs. Bushnell. "Domestic Srrvice in America,'' led by Mrs. Zara Wilsoc, brought forth a lively expression of opinion from all. The program closed uith some mandolin1 selections from Ray Lindly, and light refreshments. At tbo meeting next week Judge Hall will lead the discussion on "Our Foreign Relations.'' - A meeting of the Executive Board of the General Federation of Woman's clubs was held in St. Louie, March 9-10, for the purp.se of completing arrange ments for the fourth biennial convection to be held in Denver the thitd week in June. Mrs. Henrotin, president of the federa tion; Mrs. Barnes of Louisville, recording secretary; Mrs. Phillip N. Moore, of St. Louis, corresponding secretary ; Mrs. L. B. Shattuck of Chicago, Miss Laws of Cincinnatti and Mrs. Laura Sca-nmon of ' Kansas City, were in attendance. Oc the evening of March 9.h, the members of the board were the guests of the Wednesday club (the Conventional "Woman's club" of St. Louis) of which Mrs. oora was formerly president. The program for the evening was the rendition GfOmarKhajyams"Rubaiyat'' as sot to mus'e by Liza Lehmanns; this was followed by a delightful informal reception in the club parlors. 1 he Wed nesday club is particularly interested in the coming Biennial ainca Mrs. Phillip Moore is frequently mentioned as one of the strongest of candidates for the presi dent of the General Federation. It doss not require the gift of prophesy to foretell that at some future day, Mrs. Moore will be called upon to assume the responsibilities of that high office. As a parliamentarian she has no superior. Her executive ability is unquestioned, and with it all she possess a tine courtesy that includes everj one, and a charm that finds expression in good taste and gentle breeding. MrB. Moore ib vice-president of the General Federation of Musical clubs as well as corresponding secretary of the General Federation of Woman's clubs. She is a graduate from Vassar. Mrs. Alice Ives Breed of Massachus etts, has already announced herself as a candidate for the presidency of the Fed eration, and as all western women know, Mrs. Sarah S. Piatt of Denver, is being strongly urged by many club women for the office. In conversation upon club matters, Mrs. Henrotin spoke of the marked in crease in the last four years of Stato federations. In 1694 there were only five; now there are twenty-nine. Every stat east ot the Mississippi, has been federated save Maryland. The State fed derations have all taken up practical work. Maine has the public school fed eration; Pennsylvania, civics; New Jer sey, the kindergarten, and Ohio, the Public library. Others have taken up household economics, village improve ment, and Iowa ha3 the largest State federation in individual memberships. Mrs. Henrotin Las become convinced that'the genius of woman is for the con structive and educational movements and co ordinating. She sayj: "The fed eration is largely composed of members who are co-ordinating as beads of fami lies. The club extension in the less populated states is doing a great dial toward accomplishing the co-ordinating of town and city clubs, and thus giv ing a finer and broader social life to all. The most needed lesson is to work fiom the top to reach the masses, to develop the idea of sisterhood in all women. The federation is destined to be the co-ordinating force for women. It has no platform noi abiding place, and all its movements are constructive when ag gressive. Mrs. Barnes, the recording secretary of the federation, is a most interesting woman. Upon the death ot her husband, a Lading jeweler of Loui- villi-, she step ped into bis place as head of tho firm, and is a mo6t successful business wo man. She strongly advises women to try this new field of enterpiiso as sho tbinks woman's rye fcr tho beautiful and her artistic sense is more needed in the jewelry business just now, than in millinery or not'onp. Mr?. Barne; isa leader in educational matters in her state, and this is Ler fourth joar as re cording secretary of the federation. The New Book Revif w club met Wed nesday at Mr?. Maretts's on Locust street, with th president in tho chair. Mis. E. Bdker sung sweetly, an opining solo The book reviewed, was the Hon. Peter Sterling, hy Paul Leicester Ford, a most interesting author. The story is one of American politics in New York City, strong and full of interest from the first chapter to the end. Current events with dainty refreshments, and we ad journed to meet with Mrs. G. N. Baker in two weeks. e The Ingleside club of David City are matting a thorough study in history. The secretary writes: "Tho club has worked very hard this winter. We have been doing tho history work outlined in 'Progress,' that with current events is our line of work. Our club never work ed more harmoniously bince its organiza tion." The North Bend Woman's club met in regular session Saturday afternoon and the hearts of all were again gladdened to see thePre!s, who has been very ill for the past four months. After calling the meeting to order, sho made a brief ad dress which was well received by the club. Roll call was responded to by quota tions from Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The literature lesson, the completion of the poem 'How they brought the good nows from Ghent to Aix," was conducted by the leader. Miss Smith. After this fol lowed an excellent book review of "Quo Vadis." The program was concluded by criticisms and discussions of this book. A memorable sooial event of ihe Social and Literary club of Crete was a recep tion tendered to Lieut, and Mre. Hardin previous to their returning to his regi ment, now located at El Paso, Tex. The jlub members, with their husbands and a few friends, assembled at the spacious home of Prof, and Mrs. Doane. Lieut, and Mis. Hardin were assisted in re ceiving by the president of tho club, Mis. Jilleoo, and her husband. After an hour of greetings and social inter course, the guest were invited to be seated at tables where Crokino.'e and Archarena were provided as games for the evening. There were no prizes offered, but much interest was aroused in winning a place at the head table where the new game, Archarena, was placed. Later in the evening refresh ments were served from daintily spread tables. But the occasion of the gather ing was not to be forgotten, though the evening was an enjoyable one. The ladies especially regretted the depattuie of Mre. Hardin from their club and all felt they would miss the cenial lieuten ant and his wife from their midst. Many good wishes were extended as the company dispersed. Though the gov ernment can order their withdrawal from our town, it cannot withdraw them from our friendship and high regard. Much credit is due Pror. and Mrs. Doane, who acted as host and hostess for the club and assisted so much in making the occasion a pleasant memory for Lieut, and Mm. Hardin duiing their last days of tho Lieutenant's assign ment here. Mre. Belle M. Stoutenbcrough cf PJattsmouth, president of theStateFed Continued on Page 9. '& .'4-' "w- iM 5f ." f Sf