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&ms3!3zrmM THE COURJEB i b- i i t i speaker on the educational program and I'm a little fearful that he dis pleased quite a number of ladles by his personalities. His subject was to be "Civil Service Reform In Its Re lation to the School System." He spared neither republican, democrat or populist In comparing civil service reform with the spoils system as prac ticed by men of all parties. The music, with the exception of one number, was Riven by Columbus mu sicians and was thoroughly enjoyed. The following officers for the ensuing ywir are: President, Mrs. Emma Page, of Syracuse: vice president, Mrs. E. J. Halner, Aurora; recording secretary. Miss Minnie Becker, Columbus; cor responding secretary, Mrs. Miller. Douglas; secretary of general feder ation for Nebraska, Mrs. Belle Stout enborough, Plattsmouth. Tc c" Mrs. Carrie B. Raymond, chairman of the program committee of the Matinee Muslcale. announces the following out line for programs to be given berore the holidays Later plans are not suffi ciently developed to be given out. The full program for next Monday appears ir. this column. The first artist recital will be given about October thirty first. Following that will be a piano recital by Mrs. Will Owen Jones, as sisted by a vocalist. The next program will consist of se lections from light operas, and piano numbers by Miss Emily Perkins. Next will, be a Strauss program, given by Miss Hoover, pianist. Mrs. R. A. Holy oke soprano. Miss Eiche. 'cellist. Miss FIske. contralto, and a string quartet. Equally good attractions will be given later In the season. The artists in the club will not appear as frequently as during former years, but will give sev eral numbers on one program instead. The Woman's club opened Its season with a meeting held Monday afternoon In the basement of the new library building, which will be the club's home for the next Ave years. Mrs. F. M. Hall the new president was in the chair that Is she would have been, bad there been enough-chairs to "go round"- as there were not, she generously stood during the entire meeting, that .some one else might sit. The attend ance at this first meeting was very large and very enthusiastic, and augurs well for the year. The department leaders who were present outlined their .plans for the year. The current topics a.nd literature departments are without leaders, but it is hoped that efficient ones will soon be secured. The com mittee appointed to purchase the fur- niture for the parlors reported that nearly three hundred dollars had been spent. The club members are delighted with the work of this committee. The parlors are certainly attractive. The walls are tinted a light yellow which blends well with the oak woodwork. The rugs are in a conventional pattern carried out In green, mingled with wood browns and yellow. Two large oak tables have been provided, and a' number of oak chairs. It Is the pur pose of the committee to put In a secre tary provided with writing materials as soon as possible. Mrs. H. M. Bush nell gave an Interesting report of the Los Angeles biennial, Mrs. M. H. Ev erett reported efficiently the state meet. Ing held last week at Columbus, and Mrs. W. A. Poynter gave her Impres sions of the same meeting. The fol lowing is the outline of the regular pro grams for the season's work: Oct 27. President's reception from 3 to 6 at the home of Mrs. F. M. Hall. Nov. 10. History department, W. J. Bryan will lecture" on "Jefferson." Nov. 24. Home department. Profes sor Wolfe, speaker. Dec 8. Art program. Jan. 1. New Year's reception. Jan. 5. Discussion of Nebraska art association exhibit. Jan. 19. Literature. Feb. 2. Parliamentary debate. - Feb. 16. Election. March 2. Current topics. March 16. City beautiful. March 30. Muslcale. April "13. French. April 27. Physical culture. The president of the South Carolina Federation, Mrs. Martha O. Patterson, of Greenville, suggests to the women of her state the importance of the study of current events, both general and po litical. Such study, according to Mrs. Patterson, should include "matters of interest in. the literary, musical and art worlds, the trend of the popular taste in books, the work of the great li braries, and the practicability of in troducing better methods into our own small libraries; some study of the com posers of the present day, and of the methods of modern art schools in London-Paris and other art centres, the causes and results of recent changes In political geography, etc. If 'the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world,' surely every woman should study poli tics enough to direct the young about her to the duties of good citizenship." The following article gives Mrs. W. A. Poynter's impressions of the feder ation meeting at Columbus, as read by her before the Woman's club on Mon day afternoon: You have all heard of the country boj; who upon making his first trip to the city complained that he was unable to see the city on account of the houses. So with me, the large number of dele gates almost prevented my seeing the convention. The largest number of dele gates ever enrolled In the history of the federation was present at Columbus. Quite a number of new clubs sent dele gates for the first time, while only a few which have been represented at former state federation meetings failed to send delegates to this one. The ar rangements made by the Columbus la dles for the entertainment of the meet ing were perfect and too much can not be. said in praise of the kindness and hospitality of the good people of Co lumbus. Not only did the people of Columbus do all in their power for the MRS. DRAPER SMITH. The retiring president of the Nebras ka Federation of Woman's clubs, who presided at the recent federation con vention in Columbus. pleasure and entertainment of the dele gates, but Dame Nature gave us her kindliest smile and the weather was-of the Nebraska October kind at Its best, which left nothing to be desired in that direction. Meeting the delegates ar riving by the late trains Monday night, with carriages to convey them to the beautiful homes of those who had kindly undertaken to entertain, fur nishing: carriages for drives about the city every day, their kindness and so--licltude for our happiness never waned for a moment, and when we left for home Friday morning I am sure every lady was ready to say Columbus ladles understood the art of entertaining. The difficulty with which those who spoke made themselves heard, and the strain upon the delegates to hear, seems to me to emphasize the need of a study of distinct enunciation and the carrying qualities of the voice. The speaking to questions, the reading of reports, the verbal reports of commit tees, all should be so distinct that every delegate, could hear easily. This was not always the case. Many parliamen tary tangles might have been avoided, could all that was said have been heard. As it was,' one could not help feeling the need of careful study and preparation in parllmentary prac tice. I was impressed with the general courtesy and kindness among the la dles, though they differed so widely and decidedly In their opinions of what was for the Dst interest and advancement of the federation. You will be pleased to hear of the prominence of our own club ladles. What Mrs. Richardson said on parlia mentary usage was law. Mrs. Hall's enthusiasm was contagious. No more beautiful thought was expressed than Mrs. Bushnell's eulogy of J. Sterling Morton. Mrs. Taylor presided over the civics session with a beautiful dignity and composure. Mrs. Hlnman's ear nestness made Itself strongly felt, and when she spoke all could hear. Miss Miller was always just where she should be. She was the entire badge committee and did her duty so helpfully we felt she deserved a vote of thanks. Miss Bullock's report was ful and complete and Miss Haywood's music was highly appreciated. The reports certainly showed effi ciency and earnest work by our officers and directors. A fine object lesson in art was given the federation by the committee on art. A large room In the corner of the opera house was filled with pictures, china, fine lace work and many pieces of pyrography. These were tastefully arranged by Mrs. F. M. Hall, and Mrs. Herrick of Columbus. Many pieces of china were used to illustrate the lec tures on ceramics. The ladies showed their appreciation by filling the room as soon as it was opened and remaining until after the business session opened. The home department is the chief feature of club work. In fact all de partments center In the home. One speaker aptly expressed this thought by saying "The home Is the unit of the world,", and the same thought was re iterated many times by other speakers. Those interested in household eco nomics met In the lobby for a general conference and exchange of ideas and plans. There seemed to be a general opinion that practical demonstrations were of great value. This department In the Omaha club was conducted on a plan something similar to ours last year, but more exhaustive, for they had books and leaflets and each mem ber studied the subject. For tired, busy home makers who can scarcely take the time to attend, the - suggestive method, as given by having a paper on a subject followed by a general discus sion and exchange of methods seems to me the better way. The social hour In the middle of the afternoon session afforded a fine op portunity for general acquaintance and is an improvement on the formal reception I think. Dantily dressed young ladies served cool and refresh ing punch and the chatter of voices testified to the pleasure of the delegates in meeting each other and the call to order required sometimes the third stroke of the president's gavel before the business could be resumed. I en joyed the reports from the different clubs over the state notwithstanding there was a quaver In the voice, or a trembling of the paper in hand, which showed the timidity of a new speaker. The work of the coming year is in competent hands, if the Introduction of our new officers Is any index. I am heartily in favor of the federation of the. clubs and of the annual meeting. "In union there is strength." Success is more assured by concerted action. In club work there should be "a long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all to gether." Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Stonebraker. the New Book Review club gave Its annual banquet. These banquets are always elaborate, but this one surpassed any previous ef fort. Pink and white carnations, the clubs colors and flowers, mingled with ferns for the decorations. The dinner was a progressive one and was served in nine courses. Six persons were seat ed at each of the small tables which were used. A mandolin club furnished a musical accompaniment for the re past. The-retiring president. Mrs. O. M. Stonebraker. was toast mistress and called for the following responses: "Toasts." Mrs. F. D. Cornell: "The N. B. R. C." Mrs. J. H. Stephens "The Kickers." Mr. T. J. Usher: "Why I Like Banquets," Miss Anna Howland; club poem. Mrs. Elias Baker. The new officers of the club are, president, Mrs. A. M. Wldener: secretary-treasurer. Mrs. J. F. Stevens: vice president. Miss Jennie Erb. Chapter V of P. E. O.. met last week for the first time this fall, at the home ot Mrs. Alabaster In University Place. The first regular meeting of the Matinee Muslcale for this season will be held Monday afternoon In Fratern ity hall at half after three o'clock. The secretary and treasurer will be pres ent at 2:30 to Issue membership tickets. The following program will be present ed: Piano A Little Story Steele Novillaza Godard Air de Ballet, No. 1, in G, op. 35.. ., Chaminade Mrs. Minnie Rothschild-Herzog. Song ... MacDowell Thy Beaming Eyes MacDowell Goodbye Murphy Miss Florence FIske. (Accompanied by Mrs. Herzog.) Violin Symphonle Espagnole Lalo Andante, Allegro non troppo. Mrs. Ina Ensign-Hagenow. Song I Love Thee So.. Reginald De Koven Miss Fiske. Piano Caprice Espagnole Moszkowski Mrs. Herzog. Flower Cycle Arthur Foote Ladies' Quartette Mrs. R. A. Holyoke, Mrs. Joseph Grainger, Miss Jessie Lansing, Mrs. E. Lewis Baker. 1. The Trilllums. 2. The Crocus. 3. The Foxglove (Solo, Mrs. Holyoke). 4. The Meadow Rue. 5. The Columbine (Duet, Mrs. Holyoke, Mrs Baker). 6. The Cardinal. Miss Lucy Haywood, reader. Mrs. Carrie B. Raymond, at the piano. A new club, called the Mnekellceh. has been formed by a number of young girls and will hold fortnightly meetings, principally for pleasure. The members are Misses Blossom Wilson.- Ethel Burkett. Nellie Newmark. Kath ryn Kimball. Lois Fossler. Helen Mitchell. Mary Stuart. Eleanor Bar- -PBNKUN Ice rean apd Dairy Qd. 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