Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-02-21
JUST BEFORE LENT.
The Martha Washington Tes
Sgain Changed.
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT THE DATE.

ks's Lecture on the CHI Dwellers-The
Tri-City Complimentary Dance ut the
Harper.
The ladies of st. Luke's Hospital
guild have been obliged to make an
other change in the place of holding
their Martha Washington tea to be
given for the benefit of st. Anthony's
hospital. As was stated yesterday,
the first predicament arose over the
accidental confusion of duties. it be-
ing found that Armory hall had some
months ago been engaged for Friday
evening. the night the guild had
more recently secured and then it
was decided to have the Martha
Washington entertainment at Carse
hall, but this was found upon exami-
nation to be inadequate, and the la
dies then last evening arranged for
Armory hall for Monday night. The
plans therefore having been definite
ly arranged, it is hoped that out Of
their tribulations will come a reward
in the way of abundant and splendid
receipts for the noble cause.
The plans Of the ladies contemplate
a very novel affair. The Is original
states will be represented by as
many tables. where supper will be
served, together with a native pro-
duct of the state. The ladies will be
uniquely attired after the Cont
mental style. The state tables are
presided over as follows:
New Hampshire-Mrs. E. &. Fra
ger.
Massachusetts - Mrs. Rosenfield,
Mrs. E. w. Hurst.
Connecticut-Mrs. L. Simon, Mrs.
julius Junge.
Rhode Island.
Pennsylvania-Mrs. joseph Rosen-
field, Mrs. Koehler.
New York-Mrs. Henry Curtis,
Mrs. W. T. Call, assisted by Mes
DANES Preston and Speidel and
Misses Hope Curtis, Margaret Dart,
Lille Preston. Bertha Copp. Mary
Dart and Mary Carter.
Maryland-Mrs. DR.. G. L. Eyster,
Mrs. NJ. c. Hoffman.
Virginia-Mrs. j. Connor, Miss
Amelia Huber.
North Caroiina-Mrs. j. S. Gil.
more, Mrs. Jonas Bear.
South Carolina-Mrs. T. J. Bu-
ford, Mrs. M. Levy, Mrs. A. Mosen-
fielder, Mrs. H. C. Connolly.
Georgia-Mrs. L. NJ. Buford, Mrs.
Morris.
New Jersey-Mrs. Adair Peasants,
Mrs. r. Chamberlin.
Delaware will be represented by 8
candy and flower booth, presided
over by Mrs. Mary P. Buford as Mar.
tina Washington, assisted by the
Misses Bessie Gilmore. Mae Banding
Anne Frysinger, Anna Moore, Anr
Buford and Bessie Lee.
Mrs Schwatka's Lecture.
The lecture given by Mrs. Freder
lex Schwatka yesterday afternoon Al
the residence of Mrs. T. j. Buford oil
First avenue for the benefit of Trinit,
church, was attended by about on,
hundred, a nice sum being realized
At the conclusion of the lecture, tie:
and waters were served. 1t wa
Mrs. Schwatka's first appearance be
fore Rock Island audience as a lee
turer. Those who heard her talk Of
1.-The Cliff Dwellers," spoke in tn
highest terms of her ability in tn
delivery and description of her sub
ject, which proved very interesting
one.
Mrs. Schwatka a fascinatin,
speaker, and her success, if such sh
desires to attain, is amply assured
She possesses strong, rich voice
one of the important essentials OF
the lecture platform, aside from
q graceful manner. Her de
/ scriptive powers are such a
command the keenest attention G
her auditors, who become capture
by her from the start, the fruits Of
natural instinct. rather than stud
and training. 1t was while trave
ing through Mexico with her, hus
band and party in 1890. that MIR.
Schwatka was attracted by race G
. people resembling very much in ap
pearance the Indians, making thei
homes in mountain dug-ou:s. Sh
became interested in their way {
living, visited their mountain home.
became thoroughly acquainted wit
them and their pursuits and mar
ners, which are indeed very curiou.
and in relating her experiences an
observances among the ''Clif Dwell
ers," she furnishes interesting an
entertaining information, the majol
ity of people knowing little of thi
peculiar folk. Mrs. Schwatka's i
Illustrations were plain and easily TO
lowed. showing an unusual familiar
ity with her subject. At the finis
of the lecture, she was presente
with a handsome bouquet by admit
ng friends.
As to her future, Mrs. Schwatka
undecided. Although much infa'
uated with her work, as yet she hs
made no definite arrangements wit
regard to her following the lectul
platform. Should she conclude t.
however, Mrs. Schwatka states tbs
she will accompany her lectures wit
picturesque scenes. enlarged froI
sketches taken during her trave
lfhrouUh tho soufh and while