The Washington times., 1894-10-29
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DoINGs.

folnce INC OrRanEatlon OF the WOIndIl : OluD
three years ago its growth has been phenom-
email, until now the Washington Club, COM
posed of women of culture, wealth, and re-
finement, ranks among the foremost OF the
Woman's Clubs of this country.
The club is now established in permanent
quarters at 1710 street, in handsome build
ing which has been remodeled and redeco-
rated to suit the requirements and purposes
OF the club. Some doubt was expressed by
some OF the members that a sufficient sum
could be raised for the purchase OF the build
ing. but last spring the entire amount, $23, 900,
was subscribed at three meetings, and the
sum can be raised at any time TO pay OIL the
notes on the building. The handsome fur
nishings and decorations of the club have
been generous gifts from wealthy members.
The arrangement of the clubrooms is per-
fectly adapted TO the uses of Il modern club.
IEe suite OF reCeptlon-roomS ana the lecture
hall on the first floor can be thrown into one.
The draperies and curtains for the reception
rooms are of the richest pattern and finest
texture. Attractive paintings decorate the
walls. One of the most striking is Il beauti-
iul Japanese fete scene from the brush OF
! Humphrey Moore. the deaf and dumb artist,
who resides in Paris. The scene is so real
lstlc that one can almost scent the delicate
perfume OF the cherry bloom. Over the man
tel hangs magnificent painting OF Cali
fornia landscape by Keith.
Mrs. NJ. @. Earle, one of the resident men,
bers OF the club. has presented to the club
some line paintings OF her own work, among
them several beautiful copies Of paintings in
the Corcoran Art Gallery
The walls OF the large, well-ighted lecture
nan and MUSHROOM are covered with rare
water colors, the gift of Mrs. Senator Hurst,
among which are two water colors OF the
White Tower" and "Bloody Gate, by Peter
Ioit The views of Mexico and California
by Wannesford are especially fine.
1t IS the purpose OF the club to rent out the
lecture hall for select musicales and enter
| tainments. The Kneisel Quartet, Of Boston,
have engaged the hall for next week. 1t IS
expected that quite q large income can be
derived IN this way. Another purpose for
which this suite is adapted and for which it
Will be utilized this coming winter is for large
receptions, which are usually given by the
| wives OF Representatives and Senators who
do not occupy residences of their own during
the term of Congress.
On the lower floor is a large billiard-room
which can be conveniently thrown into a sup
per-room. On the second floor is the library
which contains two cases OF rare books and
many other books for which there is no room.
On large table in the center of the room are
found current magazines and periodicals. In
fact. this club can boast of subscribing to the
largest humber OF periodicals of any similar
Organization. Over the mantel hangs large
etching 10y Hague.
Adjoining the library are the reading and
whist rooms. During the winter whist classes
viii be held, when the game will be scien-
tlllcaily taught. One 1.-THE bylaws OF the club
IS that persons not playing are not permitted
10 converse in the whistrOom whiia others are
playing" Next 10 the whistroom is cosy
writing room. well fitted up. On the third
floor ,vh a1 Ivy
two resident members OF the club.
Mrs. Lee, the president OF the club, makes
an able presiding officer. and her conduct Of
its affairs shows that she has excellent ad-
ministratiye ability. The vice presidents of
the club are Mrs. Sweat and Jlrs Morgan.
The treasurer is Miss J. r. E. McBlair. and
the secretary, Mrs. Sarah Magruder. The
board OF governors consists OF Mesdgmes Lee,
Sweat, Hawley, Kisley-Seward, Hearst, Cha
tard, Field. Mann Morgan, ,sLOWrie Bell.
kitchie, De SibOur Mckee, Emory. and
Earle. all prominent Washington ladies of
high social standing and well known in liter
airy and official circles. The important duty
OF this board Of governors is TO manage the
affairs Of the club when that organization is
not in actual session. They meet once each
month and are authorized 10 make and amend
such rules and regulations US may be deemed
proper and which do not conflict with the OBJ
lects and constitution of the club. Mrs
l4ONItr Dell one OF lllb BOuEu OF governors,
takes an active interest in the fitting up OF
the clubrooms and her exquisite taste has
added largely to their attracJiveuess.
The house committee consists Of Mrs
Hawley, chairman; Mrs. Lowrie Bell. Mrs
Earle, Miss Norton. Miss Eulti, Mrs Robin
son, Miss Woodruff, Mrs Dean, and Miss
Dayidge.
The committee on library is composed of
Mrs. Risley-Seward chairman, who Is now
travelling in Europe; Miss De Sibour, Miss
Upton, Mrs. Chatard. Mrs. T. Z. Chadwick
Mrs. Hearst, Miss Nicholas, and Miss Spot
ford.
The membership of the club is very large
and a large number OF applications are con
sidered at each regular meeting of the board
The club mas not been meeting regularly
during the summer months, but will hold its
first formal session next Tuesday. after which
stated meetings will be held at regular inter-
walls.
There viii be a meeting of the Army and
Navy League at 1880 q. N. Wednesday next,
at St Johns Parish Hall. This club is com
posed OF women. who meet to discuss the best
means for the advancement and Improvement
OF the enlisted men, and 10 materially benefit
the religious service of Army post and Navy
board. This society has been organized many
years, but was auxiliary to the ladies Union
Mission, whose headquarters are in Albany.
porated as an Independent organization
though the aims OF the society Will not be
changed.
Mrs. Isaac Henderson and daughter, Mrs.
Lieut. Carbaugh left last evening for Fort
Monroe.
Mrs. Henry J. Hunt widow of Gen Hunt.
has taken the Blake house on Mcpherson
Square and Will reside here this winter.
Mrs. Longstreet, of California, will spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Randolph
Miner, at her home, 1924 street.
Hon Clifton r. Breckinridge, United States
ambassador to Russia, started with his family
on Thursday from Berlin for Koenigsburg,
where he rested before proceeding to st.
Petersburg.
Mr. Pierre Botkine, second secretary of the
Russian legation, returned to the city last
week after a summer delightfully."- spent in
travel.
Mrs. Switzerland, wife of Lieut.. Souther-
land, aide to Assistant Secretary McAdoo.
has returned to the city after an enjoyable
summer at Hopkinsvile, Ky.
Mrs. Gen. Birney and Mrs. I. Johnson have
gone to Denver on u six weeks visit.
State Senator Wall, of West Virginia, has
gone home for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Russell are contemplate
ing renting their pleasant house on Capitol
Hill and residing i'll Kensington.
On November the ladies of st. Marks
of 4 m,