THE COURIER.
template becoming young housekeepers
were there to hear her sensible advice.
"Advantages and disadvantages of a
meat diet" were discussed by MrsAVeid
ner.who proved that meat was necessary
to give strength and that human beings
are eo constituted that a mixed diet is
conducive to health. Mesdames Let
ton and Cropscy gave demonstrations in
cookery and served celeried oysters on
toast. Mrs. Letton explained "how to
select and prepare meats." For roast,
ribs; for steak, porter-house cut thick;
pork roast, 'oin;for larded veal.the upper
part of the leg. The program closed
with muBic by Miss McCoy.
The Farmers' Inetituto of Fairbury,
which was held on the 29th and 30th of
January, invited the club to furnish a
part ot the program for the evening of
the 30th, which consisted of a paper on
How to teach children patriotism by
Mrs. Welton; recitation by Mre. Kester
son, and a song by Mies Connie Sarbach
also of the increasing demands made
upon the skill and culture of the organ
ist. The musical numbers were chosen
to illustrate various qualities and pow
ers of the organ. Mr. Kimball said he
had selected the Bach number for the
illustration of form rather than for its
beauty. The program waB as follows:
Toccata in F Bach
Pastoral in G Flagler
Serenade Gounod
Triumphal Merch Dudley Buck
The president, Mrs. Buehnell, an
nounced the reception to be given by
the club at Walsh ball, February 11th,
to all, Lincoln club women. As the
members of the Woman's club are the
hostesses invitations, will be sent only to
clnb women, not members of the Wo
man's club. Mesdames J. F. Stevene,
W. a Phillips, E. A. Burnett, 0. S.
Ward. G. E. Hibner and F. N. Gibson,
were appointed representatives of the
Woman's club for the annual meeting ot
the City Improvement society which
was held last Thursday morning.
was Household Economics and brought mined to hold a fair on the tlrat and
out a large attendance, which fact may second days nf February at tho audi-
be taken as evidence that club women torium. Mrs. Ogdon is chairman ot tho
lose no interest in domestic affairs. On enterprise which should include as pa-
the contrary, they realize that the
kitchen is a universal institution em
bracing a laboratory of no mean scope.
The excellent papers of Mesdames Doan
and Eigler treated ot most important
features of domestic science. Mrs.
Doan's paper of the insidious enemy
microbes giving many hints in regard
to their life and death. Mrs. Eigler
trons and helpers every citizen who is
interested in tho aspect ot Lincoln.
Members ot the Union-Commerciol club
am interested and have promised their
active cooperation. In ordor to meet
the expenses of the organization, money
is absolutely necoesary. After canvas
sing various plans for raising monoy this
one was considered the most profitable)
The IliBtory department met Thurs
day in the club rooms.
Tho Athenae club met Friday at
home of Mrs. Ladd. Mrs. Fawell
the subject, ''Gothic Architecture."
the
hail
The program for January 29th of the
Farmers' Institue ot Fairbury, was aB
follows: Business; response, a funny
story; music; recitation by Mw. Kester.
son; paper on "the leading magazines,
their editors and noted contributors' by
Mrs. Freeman; review of Fhort humor
ous story by Mrs. Cross; review ot short
religious story by Mrs. Bulcb; song; so
cial time; light refreshments served.
Mrs Lowe, president ot the General
Federation, has sent in the name ot the
American club women, an expression ot
sympathy to Edward VII.
The "rest room" idea was first evolv
ed by tho Minnesota club women. In
towns, trade-centres of largo districts,
rooms were rented and furnished with
comfortable chairs and cushions and
sofas. Often refreshments for a small
sum is served. During the state fair
the Minnesota club women wnre at
home, in a building on the grounds, to
all women from the country, interested
in club matters. Club calendars were,
exhibited, and suggestions as to the
forming of clubs were made.
The following is the Columbus Wo
man's ciub program for today: Parlia
mentary drill 2:30, Mrs. Brindley, leader.
Program by French hiBtory department,
Mr. L. J. McMahon, leader. National
song of France, chorus by Darthick
club; paper, Napoleon Bonaparto, Miss
G. Whitmoyer; recitation, Joan of Arc,
Miss C. Parks; talk, Richelieu, Mies
Sheldon; piano solo; Mrs. F H. Gaer.
The Woman's club o University Place
bald its regular meeting on January
17ih. Dean Fordyce delivered another
very instructive lecture on the Effect of
Adolescence on the emotional and re
ligious nature of the young. It was
shown that the love that arises in
the boy for the girl is the nucleus
around which many of the most noble
emotions cluster. At the time of the
second physical birth there is a tenden
cy to a new spiritual birth, hence re
ligion should be encouraged at this
period.
Tho Association of Collegeate Alum
nae of Philadelphia in connection with
the Housekeepers' Alliance will give
during lent, the following course of lec
tures: ''The use of the income;'' "house
furnishings;' "household hygiene;' "the
chemistry of digestion;" "the relation of
food to physical and mental efficiency,"
and "the ethical side of home economics."
Mrs. Sarah Fletcher
great aunt of Mrs. W. Q
city, and a member of
Avery chapter D. A. R,
Oak. Iowa. January 17th
Whitcomb, a
Bell of this
the Deborah
died at Red
Mrs.
The corresponding secretary of the
Seward Woman's clujs furnishes the
following reports to The Courier:
The general meeting ot the Woman's
club was held as announced on January
26th. A program for a library day was
carried out. Vice president, Miss Miller,
presided in the absence of the president.
Quotations on books and libraries; mu
sic, vocal duet, Misses Merriam and
Nunemaker; the public library, its value
to a community, Mrs. Spear; need of
traveling librariee, Mrs Stoner; reading
from Courier, Mrs. R. P. Anderson; mu
sic, song by the club; NebrasKa state
demonstrated the advantage ot under- and it overy one who is interested in
standing the chemistry ot foods and the Lincoln helps, the society can, at least
effect of sunlight and ventilation. Much make a beginning in the park fund,
depends upon the food value ot the
articles which make up our daily meals
AH admitted that the men and children
who are fed upon the most perfectly
balanced rations can do the best work
and have the clearest brains for their
studies. Mrs. Eason's treatise showed
that the "first principles of household L . , ,
management" are system and economy The Fortnightly mot with Mrs. Ilin-
of strength and nerve force, by lopping man on Tuesday. Mrs. Hinman road a
off non-epsentials Here Mis. McMur- '"' ,hw uiMJ, io,o; io
ray set the work to a new key by rend
ering a fine instrumental piece. Mrs.
Dowling told tho club something of tho
lecture in Omaha last week by Elbert
Hubbard, the Roycrofter of Aurora, N.
Y., author of "Little Journeys to Dis
tinguished Homes." Tie found his text
in Carlyle: "Blessed is the man who
has found bis work," aud added "The
curse of the world is Joyless work." Art
is the expression of men's joy in their
work. Joy in work is the underlying
principle ot kindergartens. Of two
bojs suspended from school, one be
comes a tramp through idleness, the
other is given work by the Roycrof ters
and becomes an industrious man. The
philosophy of Froebel, Ruskin, Carlyle
and William Morns whose true dis
ciple he is was epitomized in Hub
bard's lecture, thus: ''If you would
give me a rule for a great and splendid
life, I would answer. Work and then
work, travel, revere and pray, do some
thing for somebody." Miss Francis
crowned the afternoon's work by a
Bweet solo. Miss Millor was accompa
nist. There is a thrill of delignt
throughout the club when these young
ladies appear on the programs.
idea of unity; rivalry betweon Germany
and Austria; Bismarck and tho Empire;
Wilham II.
The Music study department mot on
Fiiday afternoon. Mrs. Eimes, loader
of tho department gave a short talk on
Verdi. Miss Lally was in chargo ot tho
program, which was one of the three to
be given on Elementary Theory.
laws regarding libraries. Mrs. Carey; in-
Whit- fitrumental 6lo, Mies Victoria Hedden.
cDmb's father, Mr. Isaac Fletcher, was a 4u' tluo.,.UJC " " lu
and rBUJHUJUt3r lu- "t nuAiuaij . luib.
Anderson read to tne club tne an
nouncement from the Courier in regard
soldier of the American Revolution
fought at the battle of Bunker Hill.
The ne-v royal household of Italy is
simplicity itself. King Victor Eman
uel rises at daybreak and works until
s-ven thirty, when he and Q'leeu Hel
ena breakfast. together. At eight o'clock
their Majesties walk or drive for an
hour, after which the King attends to
business of state and the Qjeen visits
her many pets, which includes a num
ber of rare birds. At one o'clock a sim
ple luncheon is served, which rarely
consists of more than two dishes. Din
ner is served at eight P. M., and there
are seldom more than three courses
and dessert. Queen Helena is extreme
ly amiable and considerate and frank to
m. , nf tua ,, to three pictures purchased by the Art the last degree. Recently at a recep
The second meeting of the executive ' , . . ,..,. . r.ffl5, ra
board of the New York state federation
was held last week. The principal top
ic of discussion was the State Industrial
school. Plans were made to urge the
matter before the legislature. Outlines
were also adopted for the next federa
tion meeting in Buffalo next October
association at Lincoln. A vote of
thanks was returned to the young ladies
who contributed musical numbers for
the afternoon . Four new names were
presented.
Mondav afternoon the Lincoln
man's club met in the chapel of the
Memorial building. The program was
in charge of the music department of
which Mrs. Eames is leader. Director
Kimball of tho University conservatory
gave the nrocram for the afternoon, "an
The Art department of the Seward
Woman's club met at Mrs. Wm. Red-
Wo- ford,s January 18th. The club was en
tertained by Mias Mary Duopby, who
leaves Seward soon to take up her resi
dence in Utica. Miss Dunphy's remov
al causes regret to her many Seward
friends, and she will be missed by the
club. The following artists were pre
sented by Mesdames Carey and Keefer:
tion ene made a number or practical re
marks and suggestions to her ladies in
waiting. "Ladies, allow me to give you
a word of advice. When you appear at
court you will find it more cooifor able
to wear shoes that do not pinch your
feet. When one has to stand so long
and make so (r any courtesies it is best
to seek comfort." Chicago Times-Herald.
The Arts and Crafts committee ot tho
Massachusetts stato federation has sent
out a circular offering a first ard second
prize, 815 and 210 respectfully, for de
signs for artistic and useful signboards
and posts for country and village streets
and roads. Tho competition is limited
to people living in -Massachusetts and
closes April 1st. The guide boards
must be of such a nature that both sides
may be utilized and lbs material must
be wood and iron. This committee hss
been in existence only a short time, but
has already accomplished worthy results
Tho committee in speaking of the work
says:
"If we have never before thought
abcut the matter, let us now observo
how many lovely views are marred by
ugly guide-boards. It is hoped that the
women's clubs, especially in towns and
villages, will endeavor to have the guide
board of the federation introduced wher
ever they can exert influence. It is sug
gested that when this board is ready
each club buy one and obtain permission
from the town or city authorities to
place it on a street cr road as an object
lesson, and then try to get it adopted for
general use."
All work in city improvement is c t
great interest, especially to the west
where there ip so much to be accom
plished. The Lincoln City Improve
ment society has made a good beginning
possesses a number of energetic mem
bers and needs encouragement from all.
The Courier would be glad to have word
from all state clubs engaged in town or
country improvements.
Gty Improvement Society.
Thursday morning in the library
organ lecture-recital." Mr. Kimball ex
plained the mechanism of the organ, the Corot, Diaz, Troyon and Daubigny.
panels of the organ being removed. He
also bad charts and diagrams to assist Mrs. Norris furnishes this department
with his explanation. He gave a brief with the following report:
but interesting talk upon the invention The work of the North Bend Wo
end development of the organ, and spoke man's club on last Saturday afternoon
of
the Union-Corn u.ercial club rooms
members of the society met and elected
officers for the ensuing year: Pres. Mrs.
Taylor; Sec, Mrs. Richardson; 1st V.
P., Mrs. Welch; 2od'V. P., Mrs. Callen
Thomnson; TreaBr., Mrs. Munger and
Mrs. Emes. The annual dues to the
society were raised from a quarter to
fifty cents. The society further deter- oj this week,
The papers and readings presented at
the Fremont Woman's club January
2G.n, dealt principally with Egypt and
some ot its geographical features. The
program for the evening was in charge
of Mrs. J. W. Richards. Two papers
were presented, one on The Streets of
Cairo, by Miss Ethel McGiverin, and
the other upon a Trip up the Nile, by
Mre. C F. McGiverin. Both emphasiz
ed the fact that the ladies had spent
thiir time to good advantage while on
their journey in that section of the
world last winter. Following the meet
ing the ladies made a cinvass among
the members for subscription to the li
brary fund. A neat sum was raised.
The canvass has been continued until
the mass meeting on Thursday evening
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