The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-05-23
HYTHEHAM CLUB
Holds Reception and Entertains Its
Friends in a Novel Way.
PoRr DEPOSIT, Nav q, 1896,


ceved its friends in the Assembly Hall of
the Tome Institute. Mrs. Tome. Mrs. H. C.
n shit, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Newell and
Miss Houser received each one rs they
entered in a most cordial manner, when
each was escorted to a seat by a member OF
Of the Club. The hall had put on its golden
dress. Laurel the emblem of the club was
very much in evidence. The platform pre-
sentel an attractive appearance. An elegant
rug was laid over it, banks of Johns were at
the back and other hot house plants were
placed at each corner and at one end was
luxurious couch with elegant pillows which
invited repose. A stand in front held Il sup
the comfort of the President and Secretary.
\ magnificent bouquet of roses was on each
end of the piano and plants were put in many
places, which with the brilliant lights, lovely
dresses and bright faces made it present Il
picture worthy the "Arabian Nights At a
few moments after eight the president. Mrs.
Newell called the meeting to order and in her
usual graceful style bade all welcome. She
regretted that more ladies had not Joined
and commsserated the gentlemen because
they could not. Miss Sheldon called the roll
which was responded to with n quotation,
many of which called forth rounds of ap-
plause. After the roll call feast of delight
was given.
Instrumental duet, Misses Howser and
Barry; vocal duet. 81 Love. | Love Thee"
Misses Nesbitt and Barry; Posthumous papers
of the Hytheham Club by Miss Helen G..
sheldon. One witty saying was this. "Not
only have our doings been discussed but our
names as well. Some members insisted upon
pronouncing it Hy-the-ham declaring that it
thus brought up visions Of picncs and ham
sandwiches. The majority however i'm
PEELED by the literary spirit dug among musty
tombs and came to the conclusion that as
Hythe is the anglo saxon for port and ham
for home, suggestions of Port at home
were quite as desirable as sandwiches abroad,
temperance members to the contrary" Clos
ing with. ave shall never regret having
devoted the greater part of three months to
the study of the different varieties tnd shades
of human character as depicted by these
novelists Reading "Divided,n Miss Barnard;
Sequence of Sonnets, Misses Kellog, Calhoun
and Shaad. Instrumental duet, Mrs. and Miss
Barry. The gem of the evening was paper
by Miss Clara Mann entitled "Our Members" b"
This showed keen insight into human char
acter and absolutely scintillated with wit.
Miss Mann made these references to the
members: Miss Barnard-a bright mind.
warm heart and a strong character.
Mrs. Barry-a mother is mother still, the
loveliest thing alive.
Miss Barry-while there are plenty of ac-
quaintances in the world but few friends
Miss Calhoun-who is this who moves Il
goddess and looks a queen?' Her voice ever
soft and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Mrs. Cook-and here is one we all delight
to honor, the senior member of our club
'She wore age so gracefully that there was
sacred beauty about her more lovely and
lovable than the flower of youth. Happy
woman who is not afraid of growing DID,"
Miss Ermentrout-a girl from the keystone
State, etc.
tribute was paid to the friendship of
Misses Bennett and Gardner which was full
Of humor.
Miss Grant-and here is a Scotch lassie
steadfast OF thought, etc.
| Miss Houser-of the treasurer it can be
truly said she is a woman born to command.
Miss Kellogg-No simplest duty is forgot.
Life hath no dim or lovely spot that doth not
in her sunshine share.
Mrs. Nesbitt-a woman whose sweetness OF
temper and strength of character have made
their influence felt throughout a large circle
of friends. The queen of marriage most
perfect wife.
Miss Nesbitt-a daughter of the gods di-
vinely tall and most diviney fair.
Mrs. Newell-Time nor space will not
permit the beautiful tribute paid her.
Miss Pamer-the help of the helpless. the
defender of the defenceless.
Miss Shaad-the girl to whom our heart is
true, the Pennsylvania girl.
Mrs. Gwynn Shure-If eyes were made for
seeing then beauty is its own excuse for being.
Mrs. Shaw-the peculiar graces of mind
and heart battle description.
Miss Sheldon-None knet ut her feet con-
fessed lovers of thral, they knelt more to
God than they used, that was all.
Miss Short Nothing lovelier can be found
in woman than to study household good.
Miss Templeton-And here is II maiden OF
rarest grace and winesomeness.
Mrs. Tome-The roll most fitting closes
with one whom none know but to love, none
name but to praise. To those who know thee
| not no words can paint, and those who know
thee, know all words are fant-a perfect
woman nobly planned. TO warn, to COM
fort and command
Mr.. Campbell-Of the one man whose voice
was ever heard mention the sanctum sane
forum, be it said as of those demigods Of old,
! He reverenced conscience as his king,
His glory was redressing human wrong;
He spoke no slander, no, nor listened to it;
4 selfess man and u stainless gentleman
A little work, little play,
TO keep us going, and so good day.
| little warmth, little light
OF loves bestowing. and so good night.