Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-01

of the different members on Thursday of
each alternate week. Mrs. ]. l.. Mcconnell
is president.
soRosIs
Sorosis Is a club of twenty-five women,
who meet every other Monday at the homes
of the members, to inform themselves upon
current topics and for general discussion OF
the same. Mrs. ]. S. Hodgman is president.
THE WOMEN'S CLUB.
Was organized last November with 265
charter members. Its object is to stimulate
intellectual and moral development and pro-
mote good fellowship. Miss Phoebe Elliott
is the president.
THE CENTURY.
The Century club, of which Ellen Kirker
Is president, was organized eight years ago.
1t was first known as the Beta club. The
work has been mostly in history. The
membership is limited to twenty.
MATINEE MUSICALE
The Matinee Musicale had its origin dur
ing the heated term last summer. The or
ganzation was completed and work begun
in the early autumn. Over thirty OF the
leading musicians Of Lincoln are identified
with the club. Its object is to advance the
interest in and promote the musical culture
of the city. Mrs. d. A. Campbell is the
jealous and efficient president.
FORTNIGHTLY.
The Fortnightly club, of which Mrs. L. C..
Richards is president, was organized in the
spring of 1894. Its membership is limited
to twenty.
ROSE COTTAGE.
The Rose Cottage circle is under the lead
ership and is always entertained by Miss
Elliott, and takes its name from her home.
The circle has been a source Of profit and
pleasure to many women in Lincoln.
ATHENEA.
The Athenea club was organized in the
fall OF 1892 and is under the leadership of
Mrs. w. A. Green.
FACULTY
The University OF Nebraska Woman's Fac
ulty club was organized in the fall Of 1894.
Mrs j. II. Garfield is the president. The
club meets at the homes of the members on
alternate Fridays from 3 till o'clock
The first half hour is given to social con-
verse. and the program which fills the re-
mainder Of the afternoon is arranged by the
hostess. There are usually one or more
papers, followed by discussions, with some
numbers Of fine music.
W1NODAUGHSIS.
The Winodaughsls club is composed of
twelve members, who organized last No
yember for mutual benefit. Mrs. J.. w.
johnson is the president
COLUMBIAN.
The Columbian circle was organized three
years ago. Its work. Is the G. l.. S. c.
course OF reading. which covers four years
Mrs. w. A. Indy is the president.
LINCOLN NORMAL.
There are three literary clubs in Normal
Current Events, Shakespeare and Egeran
These are composed Of members and wives
or the faculty Of the Lincoln Normal uni
versity, together with a few other lovers OF
literature. Mrs. ]. F."Saylor is the presi-
dent. v9NI
STANDARD MAGAZINE.
| lied and is maintained by a number Of
ladies who have not the time to read all
the leading articles In current periodicals
BY association each obtains what all desire
something OF acquaintance OF the best thought
OF the day Mrs. G. l.. Hall is president.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Wednesday Afternoon club was organ
lied hVe years ago with a membership Of
Twelve The hostess acts as president fol
the day
WESTERN NORMAL.
The Western Normal club is purely a liter
airy club with bohemian tendencies. III
| meetings are charmingly Informal Unde
the name OF current topics" it discusses
| everything past and present The meetingl
| are held weekly at the homes Of the mem
bers' the leader being chosen from week t
| week.
soRosIs, JR.
| The members of Sorosis, Jr, have ever,
| reason to feel proud of their success. Tn,
programs are varied and interesting. Al
papers are carefully prepared. and genera