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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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HORSE COLLARS
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ASKYOUl DEALERTOSriOWTHfM
BEFORE. YOU BUY.
MNUFACTURtD BY
HARPHAM BR0S.C0.
Lincoln, Neb.
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