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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1902)
n THE COURI1I l i rested in this department The follow ing article from the pen of Dr. E. E. Hale in the Christian Register of re cent date suggests a reason not usual ly given for the continuance of a club, a branch of the Audubon society, which already exists in some of the Lincoln public schools. Dr. Hodge, the eminent naturalist, carried a pet bird into several of the schoolrooms of the city of "Worcester, Mass. The masters readily gave him permission to let the scholars see the bird, while he talked to them about birds, and the interest they would And in watching them and studying their ways. He contrasted such study with whatever pleasure they derived from stoning or shooting birds. I Buppose he touched on the business of taking their eggs or their nests. As a consequence of such visits, it proved that the next year he could count up seventy birds of different spe cies frequenting the streets of Worces ter, with more or less familiarity, where he had 'found In the year be fore only thirty-six. The next year, in the same streets, he observed one hundred and twenty species. Here is one Illustration -which shows what can be done In the education of a community, by no means exceptional in its opportunities for preserving bird life. The story is well worth repeating, because in large cities people are so apt to forget the value of pets in the moral elevation of Individuals or of communities. Mrs. G. E. Barber, leader of the art department of the Woman's club, an nounces the following list of subjects for the season's programs: PROGRAM OF ART DEPARTMENT. 1. The Ideal Home. , 2. Development of the American Home. 3. Illustrated Talk on Wood Carving and Pyrography. ' 4. Exhibition and Sale of Work Done by Local Artists. 6. Discussion of Ninth Exhibition Ne braska Art Association. i 6. Illustrated Talk on Indian Baskets, r 7. American Painters. 8. American Sculptors. . 9. Illustrated Talk on Oriental "Hugs. "" IB. illustrated xaiK on rnoiograpny. i 1L American Art Galleries. G. Crittenden and Mrs. J. A. Piper. The dining room decorations were par ticularly effective. The serving tabic was adorned with ferns and a basket of white carnations. The table was placed in front of the deep fire place, which was converted into a grotto by the skillful use of palms and other greenery. In an upper room which was decorated in yellow with chrysanthe mums for the chosen flower, Mrs. Charles Mayer assisted by Mrs. W. C. Phillips and Miss Hallett served orange punch. In one of the dressing rooms bouquets of pink roses matched the roses in the window draperies, the other dressing room was furnished and decorated in pink and blue. Mrs. George Schwake stood in the upper hall to direct the guests. The gas globes in the various rooms were shaded to match the decorations and a music box played tunefully dur ing the afternoon. ii The Chicago business women's club organized in 1898 as an outgrowth of the women's stenographic association, has secured handsome and commodious quarters opposite the new postofflce where a down-town club house has bean opened. " , In addition to the offices and general reception rooms of the club there are private and public dining rooms, pri vate assembly rooms and a general xnents. This permits them to have their favorite recipes tried, and if the dish happens to meet with general ap proval it is immediately made part of the club menu. The club is in a prosperous condition financially, and its initiation fees and dues are so reasonable that they debar no one from Joining. The most difficult condition for would-be members to meet lies in satisfying the member ship committee regarding their creden tials. The strongest kind of references have to be given, and these receive vigilant scrutiny. The active management of the club is in the hands of Miss Mary M. Bart leme. a practising attorney and public guardian of the probate court, who is president. Miss Ellen Gertrude Roberts also a practising attorney, is chairman of the house committee. First Chicago Man I've been busy showing the sights to two friends from the country. Second Chicago Man Where were they from St. Louis or New York? Town Topics. - "Yes, I'm encouraging my daughter to keep company with that Arctic ex plorer." What'B the reason?" "He'll be able to stand it in the parlor with out any fire next winter." Cleveland Plain Dealer. i . 12. ReceDtlon to Members of the Deoart-: l merit i rPh a 4f ro rnsr m Yi a a i I fA adv Kaa n l m . t vt " "" jj fcr., given. Tne next meeting will occur Friday, November seventh, at halff after two o'clock. Mrs. E. P. Savage, has been elected secretary of the department. ; The members of the Woman's club turned out en masse Monday afternoon In response to an invitation from the president, Mrs. F. M. Hall, who opened her house for a reception to the club. It is always a pleasure to visit Mrs. Hall's home because of its art treasures, which are not equaled by any other similar collection in Lin coln. These were supplemented on Monday by magnificent flowers, roses. chrysanthemums, carnations, BTsflssHSf SBTbbbbbbbBTb! MRS. W. E. PAGE, of Syracuse, Neb. Who was elected president of the Nebraska Federation of Weman's clubs at the late convention in Columbus. assembly room, used both by the club and by visiting women's organi- tions. There are baths and a gym- 'nasium, kitchens, private bedrooms and numerous little corners, each with its respective name. The club was organized with seven teen charter members and has grown ,, . I -to number nearly Ave hundred. The wmen .. ., , . , asserted themselves right royally, and divided attentions with the works of the masters on the walls, and with the marbles on the mantles. Mrs. Hall, by the way, is now the owner of "A Rainy Day, the picture which .proved to be the most popular at the exhibition given by the Nebraska art association last winter, and also the picture of the Brooklyn bridge, which was generally admired. Mrs. Hall and Mr. C. E. Yates re ceived the guests in the drawing room, which was adorned with white chrys anthemums and roses. Miss Nella Cochrane presented the guests and Mrs. C. F. Ladd assisted in this room. In the pink reception room which was beautified with American beauties, the honors were done by Mrs. O. C Link, Mrs. W. H. McCreery, and Mrs. Henry GttRd. Mrs. J. H. McMurtry and Mrs. F. E. Lahr assisted in the hall, and Mrs. J. E. Hursey of University Place, Mrs. H. H. Wilson and Mrs. W. D. Fitzgerald in the library, which was deae la scarlet. Mrs. Ralph E. Johnson stood at the steer of the dining room to direct the gaects and they were served delicious ice cream and cakes by Mrs. I. M. Raysaend, Mrs. Milton Scott, Mrs. .C. membership is confined exclusively to business women. Married women who are in business are refused member ship if they do not work from neces sity. In case of a wife supporting an invalid husband or some similar con dition, this objection is waived. While the ulterior object of the club is the broadening and bettering of the conditions surrounding young working women, the organization fills an immediate want in giving its members an exclusive rendezvous for women near their places of business. But men are by no means debarred from par ticipating In the pleasures of the or ganization, as members are at liberty to bring their men friends to luncheon ' or dinner. And, of course, men are a "necessary evil" in the dances and other public functions of the organiza tion. But the members do like to boast that there is not a man employed about the place. In addition to the business meetings of the club, the women have sewing and quilting bees, at which they pro vide bedding for the club. Then they have athletic classes. Delsarte and dancing lessons. One of the things that gives the most enjoyment is the home character of the kitchen arrange- AT THE GERMAN MANEUVERS. Aide-de-Camp That charge of cav alry was magnificent terrific! American Guest I didn't think much of it. Aide-de-Camp How? You did not think much of it! American Guest Well, the horses were all right; but I have been ac customed to crossing Broadway and Fifth avenue at Twenty-third street, and I missed the electric cars, the bi cycles and the automobiles. Town Topics. Cholly Lend me S20, Chappie. Chappie What's up, old fellow? Cholly I won 35 on a horse race to day and I want to celebrate. Town Topics. J. R. HAGGARD, M. D., LINCOLN, NEB. Off ce. 1100 O street Rooms 212, 213, 214, Richards Block; Telephone 985. Residence. 1310 G street; Telephone K984 M. B. Ketchum, M D., Phar.D. Practice limited to EYE. EAR, NOSE. THROAT, CATARRH, AND FITTING SPECTACLES. Phone 848. Hoars, 9 to f ; Sunday, 1 to 2 JO. Rooms 313-314 Third Floor Sichards Bloek, Lincoln, Neb. DB8.WENTE & HUMPHREY DENTISTS. OFTICK, BOOMS K, XI, 1, BROWNELLL BLOCK, 1ST Seat EWreata Street. DR. BENJ. P. BAILEY, Residro Sanatorium. Tel. 617. At offlor, 2 to 4, and Sundays, 12 to 1 p.m. DR. MAY L. FLANAGAN, Residence, 621 So. 11th. Tel. 958. At office, 10 to 12 a. m.; i to 6 p.m. Sundays, 4 to 4:30 p.m. Office, Zehrung Block, 141 So. 12th. Tel. 61 C. W. M. POYNTER, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON : : : : : Phones: Residence, L8B5; Office, L1021. 1222 O STREET Carl Myrer Hangs Paper . Does Painting, Frescoing, Grain ing, and Inside Decorating. Can give yon best service at reasona able prices would like to figure with yon. The Brush and Paste Man, Phone 5282. 9612 Q STREET PROUD OF HER New Matthews Piano like every other lady who owns one. For durability and quality of tone, action, and general excellence, it is warranted the equal of any Piano that is now or ever has been. -Put aside your old name prejudices and take a look at it at the warerooms of the Matthews Piano Co. 1120 O Street Lincoln HARNESS v HORSE COLLARS iiisibi. ASKYOUl DEALERTOSriOWTHfM BEFORE. YOU BUY. MNUFACTURtD BY HARPHAM BR0S.C0. Lincoln, Neb. f- - 1 'V