The Portland daily press., 1891-06-29
woMAN's LITERARY UaIoa
Holds Its Second Annual Field Day
at the Waldo.

Holds Its second Annual Field Day
at the Waldo.
The second annual field day Of the W0man's
Literary Union came off at the Waldo, Little
Chebeague, Saturday. The weather was not
at all what was expected Of 1t when the hour
arrived for embarkation on the Merryconeag
at Portland Pier; in fact, pouring shower
was experienced at about the hour when the
steamer left her wharf. But the ladies' cour-
age was not dampened and some $50 members
OF the union, with their guests. embarked for
Little Chebeague. A delightful sail for an
hour was enjoyed, broken by occasional
CLEANS Of sunshine, and at IL o'clock the
hotel was reached, the party on landing be-
ing welcomed by a salute from the historic
cannon stationed in front Of the house.
The association registered by the clubs
composing the Union, Of which eighteen
were represented as follows; Monday Club.
XII Club, Travellers Club, @. l.. G. Club,
Cleaners, Cosy Classic Club, United States
History Club. History Club. Prescott Club.
Shailer Club, Ann Hathaway Shakespeare
Club, Owl Club, s. w. B. Club. Current
Events Club, Wednesday Club and Book
Lovers Club. In addition there were eight
invited guests, Mrs. e. A. Merrill OF Cam
bridge, "Jean Klncaid' OF the Boston Globe
and President of the New England Women's
Press Association. Miss Olive X. Dana Of
Augusta, Mrs. Andrew Hawes Of Stroud
water. correspondent OF the Chautauquan
and other educational journals, Mrs. Cas-
well of the Fryeburg Club. Mrs. Simpson OF
the Thomaston Club, Miss Mcmillan Of
North Conway, Mrs. Brooks of Chicago and
Miss Eta Rice Of Portland. Much disap-
pointment was expressed that Mrs. Abba
Goold Woolson and Mrs. Butts were unable
to be present.
After registration there was reception, so
that all unacquainted could be introduced to
the guests and to each other, after which
there was social converse until dinner was
served. AT o'clock dinner was announced.
The tables were tastefully decorated with
ferns and cut flowers, and choice menu was
well served. to which all did ample justice.
The programme Of the postprandlal exer
cises was very neat and appropriate and was
designed by member Of the Union. 1t be-
gan with the appropriate quotation from
Holmes:
"The act OF feeding, as you understand,
Is but a faction OF the work In hand;
Its nobler half is that ethereal meat
The papers call the intellectual treat"
The president, Mrs. George @. Frye. called
the members to order and announced that on
account of the absence OF Mrs. Denison, the
piano dnett to be given by Mrs. Denison and
Mrs. Smith would be omitted. and In iii place
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Wood" in most artistic manner and was
warmly applauded. to which she responded
with "Bautry Bay"
President Frye then introduced Mrs. Har-
riet Belt Stevens as toastmaster, who paid
high compliment to Maine. the state of her
adoption, and called upon Mrs. Emmeline G.
Rumery, who responded briefly but grace
fully to the toast "Our Guests" Mrs. Eta
l.. Osgood, in reply to the toast, THE Fed
Grafton" gave an Interesting description OF
her trip to the recent session Of the Fedora
tion at Orange. N. j., and spoke Of the high
terms in which the Portland Union was re-
ferred to there.
The toast, "The Woman Without a Club"
was responded to by Mrs. Charlotte Thomp-
son, who spoke in happy manner, plying
those Of her sex who were not fortunate
enough to be a member of some club
Miss Mabel Elwell responded to the SEN
tlment, The Women Writers OF Maine."
The speakers intimate relations with many
OF the women writers Of this State rendered
her peculiarly fitted to do justice to this sub
1ect. She spoke In pleasing way OF the ex-
celent literary work they have done and are
doing. and paid a high tribute to writer's Of
our own city.
The toast. "Our Conservative Admirers"
received ample justice at the hands Of Mrs.
Katherine Clark.
Miss Rice again favored the company and
sang LAST Night" and in response to an
encore gave "The Lullaby"
This concluded the t0asts and the presl-
dent then called upau Miss Mary E. Stevens,
the poet Of the day. and she delivered an
original poem which Is deserving Of the
highest praise. II was unanimously voted
very fine production.
Miss Stevens was followed by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Geo. G. Frye, who delivered
very interesting address relative to the work
and doings Of the association. She then
read a greeting from DIR. Dalton who has
been closely identified with the association
for long time.
The president then introduced Mrs. L. II.
Merrill, we'll known as "Jean Kincaid." Of
the Boston Globe, and president Of the New
England Woman's Press Association. Mrs.
Merrill is a native Of Maine and like all true
children OF the "State Of Maine," still cher
ishes deep love for II, as was manifested
by her remarks. She also gave brief SKETCH
es of the three clubs OF which she Is
member.
Mrs. Andrew Halves, of Stroudwater, a
member Of the New England Women's Press
Association, was then called upon by the
president and spoke on the subject Of eduea-
tion.
Miss Olive Dana, of Augusta. was the next
speaker. She was followed by Mrs. NJ. A.
Cassell of the Women's Library Club of
Fryeburg. who gave short account Of that
club. Mrs. DIR. Hersom then made a few
remarks. as did also Miss Jennie Mcmillan,
Of North Conway. Mrs. S. E. Bragdon and
Mrs. Brooks Of Chicago.
The president called for vote of thanks
to those who had assisted In the days enter
tainment and also to Mr.. Reed of the Waldo,
which was heartily given.
The exercises closed by singing this song,
composed for the occasion by Mrs. j. B.
Coyle, to the air Of America"
On this fair day of June,
With heart and voice attune,
We gather here
May this field day OF ours,