Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-01

the club, and it is needless to say that such
competition is the greatest possible advant-
age to all concerned.
As these departments are the bone and
sinew of the club they must have first place
in any attempt to review club work. The
has given the greater part of its two years
work to the older Italian masters. A re-
view with stereOpticon illustrations has been
offered from time to time and has been open
to the public. The Current Topic depart
ment is the largest division of the club, num-
bering 160. Its work is described by its
name, as is that of the Domestic Science de-
partment, led by Mrs. F. II. Pugh. The
study of English literature, conducted by
Miss Kate A. McHugh, has been confined
this year TO Shakespeare and his work, while
the German literature class, taught by Mrs.
w. II. H. Tracy. has followed its work of
last year on early German writers, by a
comprehensive study Of Faust The work of
the History department under charge of Mrs
+. A. Leavenworth, has given all its interest
to German also, following lines laid down
in previous years in the CleOfan. Educa-
tional matters are considered by a body of
mothers and teachers in an important de-
partment in charge Of Mrs. Grace b. Sud-
borough, and another group of women gives
attention to the details of parliamentary law
under the direction of Mrs. A. b. Henderson.
Philosophy is taught by the Rev Mary G..
Andrews, who gathers round DR.. Hopkins
Outline Study of Man" the thought of the
time from all sources as 1t relates to her
topic. Political Economy is enthusiastically
studied under the guidance Of Miss Ida e..
Edison, whose comprehensive plan for the
work has won much praise. Meeting imme-
diately after her class is the department
known as Mrs. Peattie's," otherwise as that
of Applied Economics. Here the question
what Can We Do About IT," is applied to
public. political and humanitarian affairs.
rtY Iag AI.nI1 do
more of an impression upon the public mind
than any other in the club because of the
fact that its monthly muscales have been
thrown open to all. AS these are the only
exercises of the club where money will pro-
cure admission. they have been largely at
tended by non-members. Mrs. ]. r. Bu-
chanan is the popular leader of this de-
partment and she has been assisted this
year by nearly every artist in the city.
1t will be seen from this presentation of
| department work that the club exists primar-
| lily for culture and social intercourse. This
| purpose is not. however, a selfish one. Re-
! sponslbility deepens with growth. and the
| desire to be a power for good in the COM
| muntty gathers strength as opportunities APP
\ pear and experience points the way. The
| club seeks TO be a medium through which
| the public may have opportunities Of culture
| especially in art and music. and 1t points
| with pride to the fact that it made Univer-
| sity Extension, and other lectures possible
last winter. Upon questions of public moral
| ity and eXpediency the club shows itself to
| be both conservative and courageous. II
! shrinks from not1rety, but it will not shirk
| a responsibility which belongs to intelligent
| women In association. 1t hopes to become
a moral power in the community as years
| and wisdom are added to 1t. Meanwhile
| democratic in spirit altruistic in motive
| constructive in method. II unites and deep.
| ems social life; 1t protects and inspires the
unfortunate, and it builds into the life of the
| city-sordid and materialistic as 1t is-what
Emerson calls "The things of the mind
| Its motto Touching life''-all life within
| rePch-"with upward impulse"-it its goal.
THE TUESDAY MORNING CLUB"
In speaking of the Tuesday Morning club
| DR.. Duryea said that literary club which
| had existed in Omaha since the year 1885
showed good stun in IL. It had demonstrated
the fact that few women of literary tastes
can spend two hours together each week In
a very profitable and enjoyable way. While
| nothing great has been attempted and nc
papers written, much has been accomplished
in different lines Of reading. Each member
! chooses an author, selects one OF his best
works and gives resume OF il, Its formation
| was due to a suggestion of Mrs. Frank Cross
who has been its leading spirit. The con,
| home meetings Is assured under the present
| leadership Of Mrs. A. l., Stiger.
CERAMIC CLUB.
| Although the public does not hear much Of
| the Nebraska Ceramic club these days Il Il
nevertheless in hourishing condition. Tht
regular meetings are held once a month, al