The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-17


new under the sun. The truth of the
matter is there is very little original
ity in thought or expression. The realm
of the former has been exploded for
years and centuries; and while our
fiexibility of expression is almost be-
yond limit yet it has been worked and
the changes rung, till a new combina-
ton seems almost a hopeless task. We
cannot therefore promise to give you
anything absolutely new, but will try
to array our subjects in manner wor-
thy the consideration of all. And this
year we hope to find a most helpful
phase Of the work in the liberal dis
cussions wherein every member is ex-
pected to take a part. Let US remember
that each one of US is an integer and
can bring to this storehouse of thought
something that will add to the uplift-
ing OF all.
And now we are brought to our tenth
annual and the celebration of our tin
wedding. We have invited you here,
dear friends, to improve our mutual
acquaintance; treat with you the salt
that represents good will and fraternity
AS club, we expect to receive your
ngratulations-firSt, that we are in
existence-that We have had the desire
and the courage TO break down the bar
riers of eXclusiveness and proclaim
ourselves inchisive-inclusive of the in
teliectual and moral strength, of the
sympathy and the helpfulness that each
can offer all. Again, club life fosters
a love for knowledge, and they who
have knowledge have well nigh all
things. Club life, too, corrects unbus
inesslike ways of doing business. Then,
too, we have gained a knowledge of
parliamentary law; if a woman wishes
TO speak in club session, she knows she
must first be recognized by the chair;
the one who serves as head of commit
tees that she must consult all members
and abide by the wishes of the majority
in fact that there must be method in
all things. Lastly club life tends TO
build up, more and more the doctrine
of Christ "Whomsoever would be chief
among you, let him be your servant"
Are we not then to be congrat ulated,
since we can carry to our homes what
ever of wisdom, of sympathy or Of
love we have gained here? And now,
dear friends let me thank you for the
honor you have conferred upon me.
assure you / appreciate the response
bility as well. Let us consider our
selves as members of a large family
circle; cultivate in the garden Of Our
hearts the fair flowers OF peace and
good will; and together work for one
and prosperity of Hypatia.
MRS. HERSEY'S ADDRESS.
Ladies and gentlemen:[I do not
think my statement will be controver-
ted, when l assert that the year just
closing has been a remarkable one--e-
marka BILE, not only in its current sta
tistics of social, commercial, me- hani-
cal and scientific happenings, bat in
those more weighty and far reaching
incidents, pertaining to education, re-
ligion, politics and finance.
Hypatia, one of the many Titles COM
posing a grand whole, also closes to-
night a memorable year.
For the first time in her history
June heat and July suns proved them
selves victorS when arrayed against
extended vacation was taken, from
which, it is hoped, the membership
feels refreshed and invigorated. For
the first time Hypatia, gathering in
spiration from the general sisterhood,
and feeling sure of her, as yet undevel-
oped talent, successfully edited a pa
per. which, if not "a thing of beauty"
or "a joy forever" at least exemplifies
the old adage. which paraphrased reads
What woman has done, woman can
do"
circle and proved to a certainty that
he does indeed love a shining mark.
God, who doeth all things well, has
taken one of our best beloved-one of
our brightest and most reliable men,
bers, Mrs Addie McVicar Miner, whose
cheerful presence and pleasant voice
added so much to our last annual.
Her life work begun
So full OF love and hope and duty,
II ad q 6 "a
A poem rare, so fraught with truth
and beauty.
Sleep well, dear friend, thy bed,
So narrow, so remote from ours,
Is covered with Gods mantle-faNen
And watered by his tears-the Autumnal
showers.
Hypatia, with the many and varied
institutions which have assisted in rem
dering Wichita city of commercial
importance, as well as place noted for
its educational, religious and civil adj
vantages has suffered from the exodus
which. to a certain extent, has affected
the Peerless Princess, and for many
reasons, principally of financial nat
ure, our membership has been reduced
20 per cent.
Many plausible reasons are given for
existing conditions; some being sure
they are due to the second term and the
Observation-Disclosures of poor old Grover;
others, asserting that characterization
of silver, the money of the poor man,
is the prolific source of all our woes,
while others, still, are prone to place
the responsibility much nearer home
One class bewails the situation as
follows:
Our homes are cursed by gin and rum,
Sad, sad is our condition
God grant an answer TO our prayer,
And bring us-Prohibition.
Another class, presumably as sim
cere, unavailingly cries:
Our city Is in ruin stepped.
There's naught but desolahon;
Our right we claim-reverSe the laws,
And give us ResubInission-
Both classes. however honest, how
yer sincere are seemingly oblivious 70
the unavoidable result
"A house divided" proyerb says,
'"Gainst selft,' IL cannot stand
From turred to foundation stone,
II crumbles. as 'twere sand
Amidst these and other discourage
ments Hypatia has done an unusual
amount of work and done il we'll, and
whether the subject matter We're SCI
entific research, art. music, literature.
the drama, or historic "reminiscences
comTnendable zeal and devotion TO
study has been observed and the year
'95 will be remembered by many as
one of educational progression. Ladies
of Hypatia, this evening closes my Ia
bors as your executive. l thank you
for your uniform kindness. your words
of cheer, your ready acceptance Of the
tasks assigned You. and bespeak for
my very able successor the same kind
ness, consideration and courtesy. And
now. ladies. IL is my very pleaSar, priv
ilege to present to YOU and our friends
assembled, Mrs. Sara Louise Hersey,
president Of Hypatia-
The officers for the following year are: