Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-11-24
soRosls AND ITS PRESIDENT.
a New York Club of Women That Is Do
Ing Much For Society.

a New York Club of Women That Is Do
Ing Much For Society.
Much has been said about the Sorosis
club, of New York, its aims and pur-
poses, and its mem bers; and much can
be said in its praise. The first article
of the constitution of the club declares
that sits object is To bring together
women engaged in literary. artistic and
philanthropic pursuits, with a view to
rendering them helpful to each other
and useful to society"
The club does not attempt to exert a
direct influence in any one direction
The membership is about two hundred
representing not only many wealthy
women but many engaged in various
callings, who in part or wholly earn
their own living. In no sense can il be
termed a wealthy woman's organiza-
ton. In this large and brilliant aggre-
cation there is small room for hobbies,
and inner circles or cliques are entirely
unknown.
Among the representatives, Of the diff
ferent professions are Mrs. Jennie NJ
Lozier, Sarah A. French and Helene
Lassen, physicians; Mrs Sydney Rosen-
field and +. Stutsman, musicians The
clergy IS represented by Rev. Phmbe A.
Hanaford The writer's and authors in
clude Mrs j c. Croly denny June,
Mrs +. F. Terhune Marion Harland),
Olive Thorne Miller, May Riley Smith,
Mrs Elizabeth AlIers Allen Florence
Percy, Mrs +. w Champney, Kate
Sanborn, Mary Kyle Dallas Mrs Chris
tine Terhune IerriclI, Hester NJ. Poole.
May Wright Sewan and Mary f. BRYAN.
Among the representatives of the dra-
matte profession are Georgia Cayyan,
Fannie Foster Clark. Lydia J. Wood
and Mrs A. NJ Palmer The temper
ance cause is represented by such advo
Gates as Miss Frances T.. Willard. anC
woman suffrage has in its membership
such ardent promoters rs Julia Ware
Howe and Elizabeth Blackwell, NJ. d
Many of the members are also promi
nent in charitable and philanthropy,
work
All of these ladies meet in Sorosi,
upon common ground, and the cause O
humanity and the duties of women a.
members Of society are ever first in
their discussions Each brings wisdom
gained from experience in different
walks Of life and offers it freely foi
the advancement of common purpose
The clubs social meetings are held
on the first Monday Of every month
excepting the months of July. August
and September. during which period il
practically suspends At these meeting.
there are music and recitations, after
which the chairman of one Of the com
mittees reads a paper upon the subject
chosen for the meeting, which is fol
lowed 10y shorter papers and specia
addresses, and, finally, general discus
sion
On some evening in January the
Sorosis dinner and reception is given
il is a full-dress occasion, and addresses
are made by prominent men and women
At the anniversary luncheon, on Marcel
l6, the new officers Of Sorasis are in
stalled, and many prominent womer
are entertained
The question Of a clubhouse Ia,
been considered for some time. The
members, while not anxious TO under
take rs erect building, are DESTROYS o
securing permanent quarters suited I,
the requirements Of the club, which l.
constantly growing, there being n,
limitation upon the membership.
Mrs Jennie De Ia Montagnie Lozier
ahe present president Is the sixth
presiding officer Of the club. Mrs
sLozier is Of French descent, and ma
tive New Yorker. She was educated a
Rutgers college, graduating from Their,