The morning call., 1893-09-21

ourselves and some outside work besides,
but there is very definite hope and prom
Use for the year to come that we shall &C
compIish a large and definite object"
Mrs. Sarah Pratt Carr, who spoke next,
said: 1.-THE association should have an
object to work for. that of uniting
the women who write on this coast By
being together we can take up the thoughts
that aid advancement"
Later in the meeting the same lady, who
comes from LemoOre, Tulare County, gave
a glowing account of the literary and
artistic condition of that town.
1t appears that in LemOore the ladies
attend faithfully to household work and
yet fi1d time to cultivate the muses., with
great success. They read and attend con-
ventions.
"a woman will leave beautiful picture
half painted on the easel to cook her hus-
bands dinner, and neither the picture nor
the dinner suffers" The ladies of the
press club we're charmed with this report,
and wisely detailed Mrs. Sarah Pratt Carr
to send monthly account of this literary
Arcadia TO their association paper.
A number of brief speeches were made
during the afternoon session. Mrs, Sarah
S. Severe uce of Gilroy alluded hopefully
to the fact that California has one county
paper principally run by women, and Jen-
ME G. Carr of Pasadena urged would be
writers not 10 do themselves the fnjus tice
of going Tar afield for their subjects. They
would find better material under their
hands at home.
Fifty Years Ago and Now" was the title
Of bright little poem written and read by
Mrs. Carl SchutZe. 1t awOke a good deal
of enthusiasm among the hearers but as
the lady had not another poem handy she
was unable to give a n encore. Mrs. Charles
Y. DickmaD, who charmed every one with
her singing, was in a position to answer
the warm applause by another song. She
gave as an encore Talking in My Sleep"
Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper publicly regretted
that every one could not talk as pleas
antly.
Mrs. George Monck sang soprano solo,
accompanied by Miss Anna Denke.
Madame President" said a young lady
VINO had been ST ting quietly among the
visitors during the music and speeches,
II am sent 10 represent the ladies en-
ployed in the mint Will you permit me
10 speak '
Your name?" asked Mrs. Cooper. gra-
ciously.
Miss Lansing"
I'VE shall be glad to hear from you, !"
and Miss Lansing continued: 1.-The ladies
In the mint spend all their mental re-
sources IN weighing gold and silver. Many
of them have never tried their hand
at authorship, but they would like TO be-
long to literary society. Could they be
admitted to your association as kiDdergar-
ten members, so to speak?"
There was a reRula ar ripple of satisfac-
ton at this request. Every one was ready
10 welcome the ladies from the mint, and
Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Stetson stated
that they were at liberty to enter as asso-
sociate members as soon as they chose.
Just after the afternoon session had
broken up, number of members entered
in gala dress. They had come from the
wedding OF Mrs. Lillian Plunkett to
Ernest M. Ferguson. which had taken
place during the afternoon in Oakland.
AS the lady is a member of the club, the
late-cOmer5 were besieged with questions.
What present did you give her from
the Woman's Press Club?"
"a gold star, set with pearls" was the
reply, and the club collectively and indi-
vidually said that their representatives
could not have chosen a more fitting gift
for pOetess.
In the evening an informal reception to
members was given, at which Mrs. Sarah
Il. Cooper delivered an address upon
"Women's Work at the Worlds Fair"
After briefly explaining what women
have actually accomplished in the various
departments Mrs. Cooper reviewed some
OF the most notable women 10 the various
congresses. Mrs. Potter Palmer was de-
scribed in glowing terms. Susan b.
Anthony, Millicent Garrett Fawcett and a