The herald., 1897-04-25

for business men Tor the olscussion On
social and economic lines.
A meeting was called In which the
question was discussed and the sunset
club organized. The membership Is linn
tied to 70, the meetings are held monthly,
the hour Is 6 p. M, and the intellectual
food is preceded by dinner that makes
the feast of reason and the flow of soul
untrammeled.
The club is composed of the most tall
ented. intellectual and brilliant men in
Los Angeles, and their discussions have
already led to much practical work In
social and economic lines. c. d. Willard
is president.
THE LANDMARKS CLUB
The Landmarks club, composed Of both
men and women, is devoted to the pres
ervation of the historic values Of South
ern California, principally the missions.
Charles f. Lummis is the inspiration Of
this club, which has a large member
ship both here and abroad. The princi-
pal work done by the club has been the
restoration of San Juan Capistrano mis-
sion. At present the club work is CEN
tered in San Fernando.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Historical Society of Southern Cal
ifornia, of which ]. M. Quinn is presi-
dent has done some valuable work in
preserving the records of the local his
tory of Los Angeles. It's monthly meet
ings are full of interest, and were 1t not
for it's indefatigable workers much OF
the local history of this southern sec
ton would never have been preserved.
Each year 1t publishes reports from
valuable records of the past, and in their
pages the student will find many sketches
of the days when Los Angeles was but
Spanish mission.
UNIVERSITY ETHICAL CLUB
This club was organized in 1895 at the
residence of Mrs. Burton Williamson.
who has been its leading spirit. Rev.
George Cochran Is president. The object
of the club is the discussion of ethical
questions, as it's name implies Valua-
BILE papers are read by specialists.
Some of the subjects discussed are:
1.-THE Ethics of Buddhism: Conscience
Its Nature and Origin; 1.-THE Ethical
Factor in Evolution; Ethics in Poll
ties; "The Basis of Ethics; Legend Of
the Madonnas," ETC., etc. The club num-
bers among it's members some of the
most thoughtful of Los Angeles people.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACAD-
ENVY OF SCIENCE
This organization, which was begun in
1881 and reorganized in 1886, has Tor its
object the pursuit of scientific research
and the encouragement of scientific in
vestigation. The most valuable work is
its section work, which Is highly enjoy
able. The sections are flourshing. The
astronomical section Is conducted by b.
R. Baumgardt, taking up astronomy,
mathematics, mechanics, with member
ship of sixty.
The botanical section is conducted by
DR.. Davidson.
The camera section is also valuable
addition to the association.
VIM. H. Knight is president. Popular
scientific lectures are a part of the in
teresting work of the academy, besides
the publication of many valuable arti
cles. Dr. A. Davidson has contributed
"A Catalogue of the Plants of Los An
geles County; Prof. McClatchie an arti-
Gle on "Seedless Plants of Southern CAL
ifornia."
OTHER CLUBS
The Woman's Press club is a charm
ing organization of women. all engaged
in active literary work. Mrs. George
Ruddy is president.
The Los Angeles Woman's League is
a new organization with large member
ship just beginning to think of humani-
tartan and reform work. Mrs. Elmira
T. Stephens is president. The classes
conducted by Mrs. Kate Tupper Galpin
in history, literature. Shakespeare and
current topics are the centers of the
highest culture. Mrs. Galpin is one of
the most influential women in club life
in Los Angeles, her courage, her energy,
her intellect and her optimism being a
power among the women who form her
classes.
Mrs. Anna s. Averill Is we'll known
for her work in history and literature
as a means of culture and advancement
The work of the Y. w. C. A. in its line
of study and helpfulness is beginning to
be felt widely among the young women
of that association.
1t is impossible in this article to touch
any of the musical clubs; nor
indeed has anything been said Of the
charitable and industrial organizations
of the city.
But in this short resume one may see
that the culture of Los Angeles is not
neglected and that her club life is one of
the highest development.
ELLA H. ENDERLEIN.