Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-05-28

Literary club house last Thursday after
noon in honor IL the twenty first birth
day Of the club. Sentiment and utility
were blended in pcrfccting the appoint
ments ~ the occasion. Too much praise
could not be given Ia the committees in
charge Of the chaste Celebrations of the
event
age cannot wither nor custom stale
Her infinite variety"
This IL the motto OF the club. whose
wonderful progress fully sustains the
sentiment. The beauty Of the scene
was Inspiration itself. the rosy hue Of
the club color casting its tints over all.
Twenty one La France roses were types
81 the twenty one gracious years Ut
harmonious effort in building up this
monument Ia woman's goodness and
culture. The honorcd guests from
abroad were seated in front 81 the stage.
which had been empowered with apple
blossoms. Among them were Mrs j. {.
Croly. the famous Jennie June author
and editor and recording secretary Of
the Woman's Federation ~ Clubs; Mrs
Catherine NJ. Hitchcock. president Of
the Woman's Library club Of kalama
700. and fifty five members 81 the club;
Mrs. Alice NJ. Miller Of Muskegon. prcsi-
dent IL the Michigan Womans Press
club. and Mrs. Florence Ii. Case. presi-
dent Of the Mosaic club Of jackson.
Most graciously did the president OF
IL. L. c.. representing amembership 81
500. welcome tie Guests. She paid a
beautiful tribute 10 the founder 81 the
club, Mrs. Lucinda III. Stone. III kala-
mazoo. who sat by her side.
Let blessings e,ermorc attend
This rcsereo aud honored FRIEND
To the women of the Federation Of
Clubs she gave grand welcome.
Oh. the vision you have brought,
You the teachers. we the taught.
To the federated clubs IL Michigan
she gave congratulations that in unity
there is strength.
$50 no club can stand alone.
Like cold and lifeles- stone"
PrcttiIy Remembered.
Two years ago the Ladies' Library
club 81 Kalamazoo entertained the La
dies Library club Of Grand Rapids. The
day will never he forgotten. and the
lovely bunch Of blue forget me nots
which was brought from the sister
town. was taken as an emblem Of love.
rather than as a spur Of memory.
..You who bade tine l. l.. e.
Taste your hospitality.
q. you women. good and gracious.
Come to ia. from out your spacious
Fair club home not far away.
And share our merry feast today"
The local clubs were cordially well
coined each and all.
Bend your branches from the hill.
Green far spreading lsdrasi..
The singing saints were welcomed
thus
.'Saint Cecilias come with singing.
Finest strains of music bringing"
And then
"A warm welcome address
To the members Of the press.
Sixteen young women OF the club
acted as ushers. They looked after tae
comfort Of all. served the cream and
cake. and in fact were the Hebes Of the
day Each wore pink Catherine Mer-
met rose. Their names are IA FOL lows:
Misses Gussie Hitler. Camilla Preusser.
Emma Mosely. Maria Adds. Maria ID.
n Allen, Gertrude GAY. Carrie Pike. Lii.
zie Holmes. Anna Calkins. Nellie Rob
erts. Adele Stanley. Lizzie Monatt.
Louise Fitch. Carrie Bars. Laura Me
4 Kee and Jennie Cole.
Ex-Prc-idcnts Of the Club.
OF the thirteen ex presidents ~ the
club twelve were seated in front II the
platform. the one absent being Mrs.
Grimshaw Of Minneapolis.
\ The presidents Of the local clubs held
seats II honor and felt that they we're
a part 81 the whole.
Among the letters Of regret were those
from Charlotte Emerson Brown. prssi-
dent Of the general federation 81
women's clubs Mrs. Adelaide
Hudd. secretary ~ the SagI.
nav Reading club; Mrs Catherine
r.. Underwood. president Of the School
craft Ladies' Literary association; Mrs
John Jones. president of the Tourist
club Of jackson; and Miss May Wright
Scwal 81 Indianapolis. Jennie June
responded 10 the sentiment. Our
Guests" and among the many excellent
things she said were these words.
Nothing has SO changed and made in
terestlng the life az women as their
! clubs. and because 81 their uplifting
and broadening methods they are per.
p~tuatccia The federation % clubs is
their most recent outgrowi h aud their fine
7 flower. Co-education and confederation
81 clubs will accomplish ali thIngs
She also said that "there are ~ clubs
in the general federation. representing
a membership from tweniy ave tn loo 81
/ the homo making and home iovir (
/ women - the land. They were not Tor
! winning and driving. butt intellectual
! aud benevolent progress.
Mrs Lucy III Stone made felicitous
remarks. and k.ss. Inca Hutton Il san
I Francisco sang a solo entitled "Forbii
! den Music" The sentiment In Me
moriam." Was beautifully responded e.
and splendid album with the golden
+ letters. Il. L. c. IN ,he front cover
vas presented IN On. mann - Henry
I Spring as a memorabilia Mrs >prtnG
NhuSe pictured fsce was plaeedien TIE
I f.lsi page The fusure - the club as
E Nitiiiy and hopefully iaretold - cue Il
the most honbresl = the es presidents.
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