New-York tribune., 1870-02-05
A NkW PHASE or CLUE LIFE.
A BROOKLYN woMAN's CLUB.


Some time ago a WOman's Club was organ
ized in Brooklyn but not until recently that regu
lar meetings held. The Club composed OF about
80 ladies' nearly all Of whom married. Meetings are
held every fortnight and il has been determined to have
social gathering least n month at the house Of
Of the members The admission fec is S. TO be
followed by the annual payment of the same amount.
Gentlemen admitted TO associate membership the
terms. The object Of the Club is mental growth,
though phanthrcpc work will be heartily engaged in If
1t in the way Of the Association. Tho discussions
are chiefly upon other subjects, and Woman Suffrage is
In aim Of the Club though it is not excluded
topic of interest 1t is organization OF thoughtful
women, who earnestly desire TO know something more,
and know it thoroughly than they have hitherto
done.
The Club met yesterday at Lows Buildings. the Presi
dent, Mrs. Celia Bureigh, in the chair. The question
under discussion was, "What is woman's special need
at the present tnel" One member thought that the
special need was a broader, nobler education, more
thoroughness in thought and execution. Another de-
mandcd a more distinct individuality for the sex.
Another thought what wanted justice and
charity for each other Still another member wished for
woman regular business, an employment that would
make her nobler independent creature. Another
thought that should have perfect owner
ship Of herself A bonnie brighteyed woman thought
that what her sisters needed was first, to be
interested In themselves and then 10 act for themselves
God. An earnest-faced young lady asked for women
freedom from restrictions from fashion, equal educa
ton with and the power TO have. hold and dispose
OF money equally with men. One member brililantand
prominent advocate OF woman suffrage thought the bal
lot less important just than other thngs-for
instance deeper thought and more thorough education
pretty piquantc merry little woman gave facetious
view of the subject in the following verses;
The star OF Suffrage slowly pales.
4 cloud beneath IL rolls;
We do not want eOntemptuous tales
or ladies at the polls
How Mrs. Jenkins-unabashed.
Left Charles at home detected,
And fTtcd with the great unwashed,'
TO get her man" elected.
No no. we do not seek TO gain
a Right" that would crush us,
To rule al home III Loves domain
Is something far more precious.
To nurse ones husbands when they're ILL.,
Upbraid them when they dine.
And exercise at our sweet Will
The fright Of scratch divine"
I want man whose only thought
Is me, and me alone
Who never me but he's brought
something for His own
Who seems to have a hundred hands
To shelter me In storm,
Who seems TO have a hundred fans
When am very warm.
Who worried is 10 hear me cough,
But loves TO hear me read,
Who always takes my rubbers OIL!
All hat what need.
spark who kindies by degrees,
TO pop the question on his knees.
Then fly 10 question " Pop
This was followed by little address from the Presi-
dent so decatey and touchngy descriptive OF many of
the sorrows of womanknd that fearful group expressed
their gratitude in silent way more eloquent than ap-
plause. . ., ,-., ~, A., -. "a.
of Sorosis and few Of Its ipadequaces VIII doubtless
become. it deserves, permanent and III its way
useful organization