New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
GOSSIP OF THE CLUBS.

GOSSIP OF THE CLUBS.
The monthly series Of subscription entertain
ments popular in the Chester Hill Club or
Mount Vernon last winter being excelled this
year: The last one took place In the club no.
house on the night OF February s. and while the
membership. the friends OF members were well
come to attend, charge Of 20 cents being s,,,g
thus provides a very pleasant centre OF social In
terest In Mount Vernon during the winter months
The Fortnighty Is one OF the oldest OF Mount
Vernons literary societies. 1t is In its seventh year
and has from the first always kept up to a high
standard Of literary attainment. 1t was started by
a few young people who wished to meet together to
talk over current events or 10 read the works or
standard writer's. The number OF members is
limited to twenty -four, and there are at present
twenty. Meetings are held every two weeks at the
homes OF the members and at each one the presi,
the following meeting the selection OF a subject
weeks are given for preparation OF the subject
The topic committee also prepares the programme
subscribes for "The Forum" and "Revew OF Re-
views and these magazines are circulated among
eric eric T. Rchardson preside president TINS Mrs F. s craisie
vice president, and Miss Jennie s. irwin. secretary
Among the new clubs that have come In with the
year is the Susan Il. Anthony Club Of San Jose.
Cal. Its name indicates the aim and object Of the
society," which Is the propagation OF suffrage senti
ment.
The Thursday Morning Club Of Madison. N. J..
has just celebrated Its first anniversary. and In
honor OF the occasion the meeting was held In the
evening instead OF the morning and gentlemen were
invited Locke Richardson read Dickens's Christ
Carol" and afterward Informal reception
was held Among members and guests present
were Mrs. James r. Baker, president OF the club;
Mr.. Macarthur. Mrs. McClurg. MT and MIS- I; NJ
Dr. Snd Mrs aF Reed DR. snG Mrs. Martin Mr. and
Mrs, Subtle, Mr.. and Mrs W; Davis. Mrs Charles
D SS %S DR. sd P Ms rs ssSre ma
Lowell Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Bennet the Misses Osborne Miss ' Jennie Mevene
Davis. Reginald Baker. James Baker jr.. Harry
Decker. and many others.
The celebration took place at the house Of ]. NJ.
Young, in Madson-ave
One of the most interesting organizations in the
city devoted solely to feminine possibilities Is the
Rubinstein Club. which is now In its tenth season.
1t originated in a Normal School singing class
started about twelve years ago, under the drec
ton Of William r. Chapman. The results obtained
In this class were surprise TO those interested,
and suggested the formation of society for the
purpose Of studying and rendering concerted music
for female voices. The idea innovation
and scornfuly regarded by wise ones and
critics Said one OF these last: "A female chorus
cannot be a success. and Il you should form one
less. the club formed, and for nine years its
musical studies and concerts have been a
Who ne cads 20 OF nvfnD RS a amer
amateur organizations by subscription only. Mr..
he mas OF the aDG the S Re
suits obtained have been largely due 10 his energy
been managed by Mrs Chapman. who has held
the reins with unfailing tact and. because OF her
personal charm. is known as the good fairy of the
organization.
At a meeting Of the Ladies' Benevolent Society
OF the Church Of the Messiah. NewYork held
few days ago. interesting talk given by
Miss Jeanne Deans, coored woman of Northern
Virginia Miss Deans il greatly interested in
colored Industrial school at Manassas, Prince
William County. Va and her visit to New-York Is
for the purpose Of raising money to carry on the
funds. The school. which ls fifteen miles from a
railroad station. was built under great difficulties;
the various obstacles that were surmounted be-
fore Ma In sa anS sa
Ing secured water supply by boring 80 feet at
means Of water-whee costing $780, the whole
work was undone by the, the advent Of tornado.
the projectors almost where they had begun.
Six Of the pupils live five miles from the school,
tend, while two or three live even further away.
A number Of wealthy ladies were present. and
The lady laughngly declared that she had come
to New-York to raise $40 for the school, and she
proposed TO stay until II DONE and II they
were I'm a hurry to get rid OF her they knew how
to accomplish II. The talk repeated few
days later IN Mrs Ackleys rooms. at the Plaza
Hotel
The membership Of the Rainy Day Club Is In
creasing very rapidly, and letters with regard to
II are being received from women all over the
country
Missouri has just celebrated the first anniversary
Of its Federation Of Womens Clubs.
society OF women. called Frienls in Council
was started In Quincy. Ill., in 1850, by Louisa May
Acott. II now has twenty bran ches in various
States and the members meet once week from
October to May TO study history. literature and
art or late certain amount Of time at each
meeting has been devoted to current events.
Kansas City has no less than twenty-five wom-
ans clubs. There are branches OF the National
Council OF Jewish Women and Of the Friends in
Council, Chautauqua circles. and reading, study,
history and social clubs.
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