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THE COUSIStt. r v.. - y - ." y dents of the general federation. To Rome." The subject choeen for the assist in solving the financial queation, coming year's study was France, which tMIHIMmiMIMMMUMMIMIMIIlOlMMMMIMIIIIIMIMinHllininil it is suggested that the general federa tion meet triennially. Thus three years income in the treasury would be suffic ient to meet the printing and other necessary expenses of the convention. The suggestion that the general feder ation shall consist solely of individual clubs, and that state federations shall exist as state organizations, with the avowed object of enlarging and deve'op ing such work as may seem most needed for the welfare of each state, are new ideas. ia to be elaborated into a program by Meedampfl Garten and Stein. The child study department of the Lincoln woman's club last Saturday at ternoon was favored with a very inter esting address by Mrs. A. J. Sawyer on the subject of "The Home of the Future." The mothers4 meeting of the woman's club of Flattsmouth was postponed Monday afternoon to Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Walker, president of the state W. C. T. U was present and ad dressed the ladies. In the evening a parlor social Was held at Mrs. Herald's, to which every one waa invited, to meet Mrs. Walkor. A program was given. The woman's club of York met at the home of Mrs. V. II. Conner March 19th. FRENCH REVOLUTION. 1. What changed the states general into the national assembly ? 2. Name the promiaent men In the assembly. 3. Origin of the revolutionary com mune of Paris. 4. The formation of the national guards and who commanded them. 5. The storming of the Bastile. C. The abolition of privileges, August 4, 1781). 7. Where was the royal family taken to? 8. The emigration of the nobles 9. The flight of the king, June 20, 1891. 10. What two clubs were organized ? 11. When was the new constitution framed, and by whom ? 12. The legislative assembly, October 1, 1701, September 21, 1792. 13. The three parties formed at that time. 14. The war with the old monarchies. J5. The massacre of the Swiss guards, August 10, 1792. 16. The flight of Lafayette. 17. The national convention, Septem ber 21, 1792, October 26, 1795. 18. The two parties in convention. 19. The establishment of the repub lic, September 21, 1792. 20. Trial and execution of the king, January 21, 1793. 21. The Reign of Terror, June 2, 1793, July 27, 1793. 22. The assassination of Marat. 23. Execution of Marie Antoinette, October 16, 1793. At the last meeting of the New Book Review club of Lincoln Mrs. Stone braker exhaustively reviewed "David Harum." Mrs. Widener entertained the club at her pleasant home in East Lincoln, which was a veritable flower garden with its profusion of blooming plants. Roses, hyacinths, tulips, helio trope and many other flowers trans formed the house into a garden. The members were prepared to present their favorite tune on the Jew's harp provided by the hostess. The honors were ac corded to Mrs. Eliss Baker. After this merry interlude, the customary toasts "over the tea cups" were given. I Some of the New Things Now on Our Counters. eiiiiiMMinimiiMiiniiiiiiiiniiii MlkbER&PAlNI lfllMMIIIMMMIIIIllIIHHMMI(OgMMHMIMM0HMirMIMttllM Golf Suits and Skirts. Tailor-Mado Suita. Fine Hand-Made Laces. Cambric, Swiss and Nainsook Embroideries. Printed Foulard and othor Fnncy Silko. "New Finish" Black Silk Cro pons. Beaded and Spangled Robes and Trimmings. Not for many years has there boon a season when it was so neces sary for those who want choico fabrics to make their selections early. 1 t Weeping Water Zatotic club was called to order by the vice president, Mrs. Dunham, March 17th, at the homo of Mrs. Nellie Miller, ten members and one visitor being present. Mrs.Keithley, our visitor, sang very beautifully the solo, ''Trouble." Mrs. Teegarden con ducted a short parliamentary practice, which was after the manner of a ques tion box, written questions being brought in by the members to be answered by other members called upon. Mrs. Gates gave a very interesting and encouraging report from the visiting school commit tee, in which she had none but words of commendation for the work done by our public schools of this place. Adjourned to meet March 31st with Mrs. Woodford, 4j i Atf j Ma Stf fc sfl WA., Atf jt Stfjt Afljt Af jw fltf.fe Sri .sri Atf v r- r-v Rt Pfv r r r r r v m t - j M 9 . - tt -- - -" - 4;4r; Z T! X ou tfl. T I 9 0 Weeping Water, Nebr.,Feb.24,1900. This afternoon the Zetetic club was called to order by the vice president at th home of Mrs. Donelan. Fourteen members were present. Mrs. Shannon was elected to membership. Mrs. Dun ham very ably presented the subject of "Sandwich Islands Missionary Pro gress Leper Island." Mrs. Nellie Sack ett read an ideal original paper, subject, "The Ideal Woman." Our hostess served delicious popcorn balls. Mrs. Teegarden played the solo "Illusion." u It T t Rotable Victory . . Easily and Hon estly Won by the WEBER MAN ?(D. The Maurice Grau Opera Co., of New York, have recently made arrangements whereby the Weheu Grand Pianos will be used exclusively by them at the Metropolitan opera honse in New York City, and in all their concerts throughout the United States. This marked recognition of the merits of the Web Kit Piano easily places it above all other pianos in the most cultured musical circles. The general agency for this renowned instrument is held by Miattfievs Mario Co. I120 O street) Lincoln, Xebr. 7 .? WW' N fGv Cv Ck ft !w fr & b'ffc 1 ftf 9 Wf i&WW- The laBt meeting of the music depart ment of the Lincoln woman's club was held at the home of Mrs. G. F. Fisher. As several members of this department are expecting to go to Europe this sum mer, and to visit not only the Paris ex position, but Oberammergau also, the leader, Mrs. Eames, lectured on "The Passion Play at Oberammergau." which will be presented this summer from May to October. Great interest centers about this play, and all American tourists in Europe will surely find their way there, as the play is presented only once in twenty years. The next meet ing of this department will be with Mrs. J. M. Birkner, 823 J street on March 30th. Subject, "Bach's Life and Compositions.'' The Fortnightly met Tuesday after noon, with Mrs. C. H. Gere. Mrs. H. II. Wilson, chairman of the committee ap pointed to prepare the program for next year, presented the plan in detail, which includes important achievements of the past century. Mrs. W. J. Lamb, leader for the afternoon, read a very interest ing paper on "The Jew in Russia." It was decided to hold the election of offi cers at the next meeting, which will be held on April 3d at the home of Mrs. A. J. Sawyer. orr I Ifm minimi r H ONIYi To clubs of ten taking The Courier the annual subscription price is seventy five cents (75 cents). Regular subscription price one dollar per year. 15 hours and 40 minutes now to Chicago via THE BURLINGTON, leaving1 Lincoln at 5:50 p. m., arrive Chicago 9:30 a. m.; leaving- Lincoln 10:35 p. m., arrive Chicago 2:15 p. m. The Burlington is Progressive, and Her Service Shows it. Mrs. H. B. Patrick entertained the Hall in the Grove of Lincoln last Friday afternoon. "Art and Artists of Rome" was piesented by Mrs. Winchester, who added much to this interesting topic by illustrating it with many pictures. Mrs. George Adams read a very interesting paper on "Sculpture and Sculptors in Ihe W. T. M. of East Lincoln gave an original program last Friday. At each meeting the members of this club re spond to roll call with selections from some author named by the vice presi dent at the previous meeting. For a change the members were requested to bring for this meeting an original pro duction. The hostess, Mrs, G. J. Hess of 337 North Twenty-sixth street, offered a prize for the best poem. Mrs. HesB shifted the responsibility of judge upon an invited guest, Mrs. J. F. Stevens, who was supposed to be a disinterested party. "Suspension Bridge" waa the title of a (Continued on Page 8.) c! Gity Ticket Office m m Burlington Depot 2 !6or. lOtn and O Streets.2-.--M "7thSt . Between Pand O.S Telephone 235. Telephone 25. 9 9 j Furrier . Steele. Repairing Done in the Neatest Manner All vfork Guaranteed. 143 So. 12th str - - Lincoln, Nebr. Ml IMOMMMMMMOOOMMtQOOaoiOiuD ARTISTIC PRINTING I Of erery inscription. It will pay you to consult C L. Lemmon, at the . LEGAL NEWS HR I NTING . . Excellent Work. Satisfatory Prices. 5 2 XlOl 2 street. 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