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were particularly interested. Tho pro
gram closed with a piano eolo, "Tho
Georgia Camp Mooting," by Mr. Wee
cott, which eont tho tnombors homo in
oxcollont epiritB and discussing plans of
work for next year.
200 between tho agoB of 8 and 16. There
are dancing clauses for which a feo of 11
Ib charged for a course of ten lessons.
This feo can be paid by the week or
month.
Tho your book of tho N. F. W. 0.,
which ia its fifth annual announcement,
is u littlo gom. It docs not "clomand"
praise but it "doaorves" it. It is very
nout and attractivo in appouranoo and
full of information that will interest
club women and possibly women who
aro not club womon. Tho Urnt pago
contains tho calondar for'98-'99 and a
tabulated account of whon and whoro
tho annual meetings of tho Nebraska
Federation havo boon hold. Noxt fol
lows u list of state officers, tho constitu
tion and by Iuvvb of tho G. F. W. C. und
then tho report of tho librarian, to which
is uppondod a list of tho books in tho
librury, tho educational committoe, the
trt department und university extension.
Also somo of tbo benefits to bo dorivod
from membership in tho Btato or nutioual
federation aro enumerated. Tho report
of tho reciprocity commit teo 1b a clear
exposition of this now department. It
nlso contuins a list of tho manuscripts
that can bo borrowed m well as a Hot of
tho ladios who will givo givo parlor
talkB before clubB. Preceding tho list of
clubs in tho etuto federation iB a pleas
ant greeting from our loved state presi
dent, Elizabeth C. Lungworthy, eetting
forth tho aims of tho federation, asking
for concerted action from tho clubs in
carrying forward tho suggestions of tho
various committees. The nominal sum
of ten cents is charged for the book, the
executive board deeming tho informa
tion therein contained well worth that
small amount. If there is a generul do
mand .for them the amount thus re
ceived may nearly possibly quito do
fray tho expense of publishing. Every
club woman in Nebraska should have
one of these books. From it she could
anbwor intelligently all questions per
taining to tho work of tho stato federa
tion. According to this book thore aro
sixty-nino clubs in tho federation, rep
resenting 2,099 members.
Tho closing meeting of the year of tho
parlamentury law and'eurront topic de
partment of the Plattsmouth Woman's
club was held on Friday evening. Most
of tho members were present and a flno
program was given. This department,
under tho leadership of Mrs. Davis and
Mrs. Fellows, has been one of the most
popular and instructive of tho year. The
members never failing to furnish good
programs on the evening allotted to
them.
Tbo opening number Friday was fur
nished by Mr. Hilt Wescott, a talented
young musician whd played a beautiful
instrumental solo in a finished and
artistic manner. MSsb Baird also ren
dered a very beautiful instrumental
piece
Mrs. J. L. Root read the opening
paper, "American Magazines," giving un
interesting account of their rise and
growth, origin, otc. Tho paper was well
prepared. Mrs. AgnowB paper on "Pa.
mouB Womon of America," was also
most entertaining.
Mies Mauzy read a poem, "Tho Man
With tho Hoe," in hor usual graceful
way, and Mrs. Follows road a paper sent
by Mrs. Elia Peutty of Chicago to the
chairman of tho reciprocity committee
at Lincoln and secured by tho kindness
of MrB. Stoutonborough, on "Rudyard
Kipling." Tho paper was written in
Mrs. Peutty's most delightful stylo und
was listened to with great pleasure by
the club, who appreciated tho fact that
this was the first reading before an opon
meeting in Nebraska.
Mrs. Davie, in hor parliamentary drill,
gave an excollont oxerciso in "voting"
and as tho ladies oxpect to oxerciso thoir
privilege in that direction Tuosduy thoy
One sunny morning in Chicago wo took
tho South ilalstead street car at tho
cornor of Dearborn und Adams for Hull
Houfo, bo named after C. J. Hull, who
established thiB contor of philanthropic
work and left it legacies which aro u
generous und never failing support.
Soon uftor crossing or going under tho
Chicago river, tho surroundings and
business blocks buow u marked change
from tho up town business center of that
bustling city. Hull House is located in
a neighborhood of foreigners, French,
German and Italian predominating. Its
object ub stuted in the charter Ib to
provido a contor of a higher civic and
social lire; to institute and maintain
educationul and philanthropic enter
prises, and to investigate and improve
tho conditions in the industrial districts
of Chicago. To toll of the entertain
ments, tho classes, tbo schools and the
clubs, that contor here for tbo benefit of
thoso who como, roads Hko a fairy talo.
Wo were first taken to that wing of tho
building called the children's houso.
Here on tho 3rst floor was the baby
kindergarten, where the little ones are
cared for und taught songs, plays and
marches in a largo airy room with large
oast windows which flooded tho room
with life giving sunshine. The room
immediately above this is devoted to
Hull House nursery, which iB opon from
0:30 a. m. to 0:30 p. m. This department
is designed for the children whoee
mothers are obliged to work duiing the
day. Here we found two roomp fitted with
baby cribs with dainty and clean white
coverings, an object lesson which must
bo uplifting to the mother who brii gs her
little one there to bo cared for during
the day. One largo room in this depart
ment wbb furnished with high chairs,
littlo rocking chairs and baby play
things. Thoro is also a kitchen where
their food is prepared and a bath room
An attendant physician and two regular
nurses aro in charge. They told me tho
attendance varied from twenty-five t
fifty por day. Tho floor above this is
devoted to tho Hull House kindergarten,
which is open daily from nine to twelve.
The membership of this school on ac
count of the room ib limited to seventy
and there is always a long waiting list.
The last Saturday afternoon of each
month the director of this department,
Miss Howe, holdB an informal reception
or meeting for thoso mothers who have
children in the kindergarten. Italian
children predominate in these depart
ments. Children suffering from rachitis
or oyo or ear trouble can receivo free
treatment at Hull Houso under the
direction and care of tho physician and
nurso. For such treatment mothers
may bring their children every morning
except Sunday, from 10 to 12. These
littlo kindcrgartners havo thoir club
aleo. Every Thursday afternoon the
"Play Room Club," limited to seventy,
five members, meets hero to bo enter
tained with games und songs and
stories. I wos told thoy aro very regu
lar attendants und enthusiastic partici
pants. Tho ago limit of this club is
from six to ten and tho membership is
always full. Tho fourth lloor of this
wing is devoted to Hull Houso music
school, which is op9n from 10 a. m. to 9
p. m. Horo instruction is given in
piano, singing und harmony. The direc
tor tests and receives pupila at discre
tion. The object of this school ia to
provido a thorough musical education
to a limitod number of pupils, or as
many who show speciul talent in music.
Thoro is ulso u chorul society to which
till applicants are admitted. A choruB
of school children which is limited to
Theee classes are largely attended by
tho older children 'tho lads and lassies
for whose entertainment and instruc
tion thero is a most generous provibion
mado by tho board of directors. For
instance, tho so called secondary tcheol
classes aro freo to all students who
register. In theso classes are taught
arithmetic, English and composition,
physicial and political geography, and
United States History. Of couree these
aro all evening classes and students
coming direct from business may secure
a special supper-rate of ten cents by
presenting their class cards to the
cashier upon entering the Coffee House.
The advanced classes are arranged
in terms of ten weeks, fee for each term
fifty cents. Here they are taught the
advanced English studies and most of
the languages, and elementary, elec
tricity, philosophy, drawing and paint
ing. These pupils may also como direct
ly to the Coffeo Room and get their
suppers before class, which begins at
7 P.M.
The Technical classes are held in the
Art Exhibit rooms in the South Wing
of the building. In the Manual train
ing department are classes for boys
from fifteen to eighteen, who are in
structed in joinery, the making of small
articles and carving. One evening each
week young ladies are instructed in
carving. There are classes also for men
who are instructed in hand work and
in cabinet making, such as chairs,
tables, desks, etc. The articles made in
these classes are for sale, the proceeds
going to the maker. There are bIfo
classes in alvanced wood carving. Me
chanical drawing and elementary de
sign, clay moulding, Venetian iron work,
embroidery, millinery, dress making,
sewing, cooking and stenography.
Hull House haB a large, finely equip
ped gymnasium, which on occasion is
aho used for entertainments, lectures
and receptions. Here on alternating
evenings, classes are held for men, boys,
women and girls, who are instructed in
all the newest gymnastic work. Ad
vanced classes pay a fee of twenty-five
cents a month, junior classes fifteen
cents a month, with shower bath in
cluded with the fee. There is an after
noon class for girls aod another will be
forjaed for women if there are ten
applicants.
Hull House also has a kindergarten
training school, a branch of the Chicago
Froebel Association, where young ladies
may receive instructions preparatory to
tho kindergarten work.
Thursday evening in Lecture hall, t
which the Italians of the neighborhood
are cordially invited. Senor and Mrs.
Valerio, residents of the House, have
this in charge. The Gardeners' Friend
ly Association meets in the same hall
every alternate Monday evening. This
is composed largely of those who have
cultivated gardens on the lots belong
ing to the HulleBtate at West Twelfth
and Forty fourth streets. These meet
ings aro social and educational and
occasional addresses are given. On
Sunday afternoons popular readings
are given and discussed, to which all
adults are cordially welcomed. On the
first and third Friday evenings of each
month a paper dealing with some special
craft m read by a specialist and it is
then discussed by all; and the discus
sions I was told are often able and very
animated.
The first and third Wednesdays of each
month the Dorcas Federal Labor union
meets in Lecture hall. This is a eoait
what unique society and voices the
spirit of Hull house. The Dorcas invites
into membership (1) all wage earning
The work done by Hull House is in
charge of a board of tight trustees of
whom Miss Jane Addams is president,
and Mr. Allen B. Pond, secretary.
There are at present twenty-four resi
dent teachers and workers ut Hull
Houso. Whon vacancies occur appli
cants for residence who promise to be
of valuo to tho settlement are received
for six weeks and at the end of that
time are voted upon in residents' meet
ing. Residents defray their own ex
penses of lodging and board and are
pledged to remain for at least six
months. Miss Addams iB at home as
far as possible Saturday afternoons and
evenings, and is always glad to talk with
those who wish to consult her in regard
to Hull House matters. Miss Helen
Culver, another trustee, Ib the financial
agent or manager of the immense estate
which Mr. Hull bequeathed to this
work.
An Italian reception is held on each
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