Telegram-herald., 1888-01-01

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tory class - lslJ. - nov the tree OF kp0wi-
edge, bearing fruit ia the Club VI 1919
Ii seofu4ry 1888, The Club moved from
the rO0aas Bos occupied BY ths library 10
rooms on the third uoor Of the buildinz
corner OF fszfi and Camp4G-st-, where
thsy celebrated the tenth birthday in April
following. These rOo.ns we're rented for q
lRTnl 0t fiVe years whiea expires Ia Fsoru-
aEy lass. As the time drew near when the
question Of new rooms must be considered
a isw .Yenturesome spirits proposed saild-
ing q nss Club house. The Suggestion took
root and grew aud he result Is seen today.
The work Vas begun IN June 1857, Vim.
Robinson, architect. and superintendent OF
bullding. The corner stone was laid July
80, lss5. with Impressive ceremonies and
today the building stands completed aud
dedicated.
The building Is plain substantial
structure. 10 - conveniently ar
ranged with q square ball, cosy library and
= nne aniitocium down stairs and one
square roon uD stairs. The library walls
and ceilias arc ireseoed in soft, deep shsdes
OF brown and blue with gold. The ceiling
IN tia aadisOrium 10 frescoed IN pink and
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deeper sa4dss. The -&lls ars msrvels III
delicscy OF coloring and beauty Of design
aud Mr.. Nash, the fresco artist, under
whose direct supervision the work was
done Is deserving Of especial praise. Rich
carpets cover the floors. and ire
places in each of the ROOMS add
to the general honieliks appearance. All
the appointments are simple and elegant.
A well arranged stage at one end OF the
auditorium will make the presentation OF
tAbisanx and plays pleasant and enjoyable.
To 5s brief the Ladies' Literary Club Of
Grand Rapids q club which numbers thres
hundred members, can be congratulated on
its completion Of one OF the finest club
houses in the State.
The following are the names OF the ofnc-
| ers OF the club: Presiisnt, Mrs. Henry 5.
Smith; Vice Pres tdeDt. Mrs. Geo G. Fitch;
Secretary. Mrs. ]. H. Campbell; Treasurer.
Mrs. q. A. Ball.
The rooms were crowded yesterday after
noon and II was necessary 20 send for extra
chairs ia order 10 accommodate those who
came to enjoy the delights OF their new pos
/ sessions.
fhe programme was opened with an adj
/ dress by tbe president, Mrs. III. S. Smith,
who spoke as follows:
The year 1881 smiled upon rs as q club
/ from hrst TO last. Its weeks aud months
/ hava gathered each some token IN gift or
/ deed, or w0rd, and now in their COM
l pletensss. on its closing day, give Us
/ iheir boarded treasures. We meet to
/ dedicate these beautiful rooms 10 the OBJ