New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-01
NEWS or WOMEN'S CLUBS.


Since women's clubs have become 50 universal,
Is a noticeable fact that women arc doing MGR
solid reading than they have eye- done. Tho pub
lie libraries show Interesting statistics In regsr
20 this. and the calls for trashy fiction and tn
lighter styles Of literature have given way 70 "a
mands for history the arts and sciences and house
hold economies Club women becoming STU
dents, serious and reflective, and are beginning .
appreciate the value OF the pubic .ibrarier WIZ
their varied collections o. the world b"st-knoNi
writer's The day OF superficial reading seems y
6 de - prab ana nxaggerated sentinicn:
women are becoming thoughtful readers ana rep
ful Interpreters OF the best and highest thought
Mr.. Rober. Fulton OF tho G. A. r. his recent:
appointed tho following ladies' chairmen OF ,h'
direr.n, women's committees: Reception Commit
tee Mrs Edgar p. Jewett Accommodation Mr.,
Pierce; Music Mrs James Nuno Halls and P,ine
ing Mrs George W Wii,iamr' DToorre,ohS "''
Mrs Henry spooner. president Of tho Massa
chusetts Prison Reform League, was The leader
the party which succeeded in abol.shinr IN Massa
chusetts the system OF dark and solitary connne
ment for refractory prisoners The League has ha'
a recent meeting al which the subject % conven
prisons for women was actively discussed. Womei
prisoners should be under the control o, s.1osi
thinks the League. Srd there should be separau
refugees were discussed as being more humane ans
satisfactory for women han prisons. ana enor'l
will be made establish those institutions snt
20 surround women criminals with every religion
influence
Two OF London's women's clubs, tn. Wr.tcrs ant
the Pioneer have decided that their members mus
no, smoke: they will be asked for their resigna
lions II they do The Writer'S Club. composed ex
clustvely Of women authors and Journalists, posi-
the Pioneer Cup Ts , b 10 "a s b po'I,
Of 2 ne nO q
for ladies' appear when the gentemfns cigars ar
brought IN
Dr. Ella F Blaylock IS the only woman member
Of the Nashua. y. II. Medical Society. New
Hampshire claims 10 be the first state 70 admit
women members OF It's medical association
'The ladies' Club" in Paris IS 4 successful sns
helpful organization that founded year ag'
By Nine De Marsy related 20 General Fevrier
Grand Chancellor Of tho Legion OF Honor. Il f
real home club for Women WIZ I've 10 AoT'
CHEEKY social hours T. is kept with great care anf
only harmless drinks and wholesome refres lmenti
theatre. a winter garden. reception rooms. ant
galleries and other apartments. The yearly SUB
scription is 100 francs
The women's clubs Of Colorado have agreed tina
at the next meeting OF the federation which VIII b.
held az Pueblo on October 49, - and p. reports
all clubs except new ones or old ones THAI hav
made innovation shall be eliminated.
The Wonan's cub OF Denver hos voted % presen
a civil Service plank TO the conventions OF ma al.
seren, political parties that VIII take part in n
spring campaign In that city. II ha- also afOptes
resolutions favoring the reform. which b, vii FOR
from the State Of Colorado.
Rainy Day clubs springing up al ~
country and North South, East and West the won
IN are beginning 70 realize now sensible and nea
and comfortable a snort skirt = when . IS pour
ing rain and one "a 10 De out IN i'. High water
skirts and no woman VINO hls not ir1ed y can oesi
realize the relief IL j. 20 be free from holding
gathering up a long skirt that Will get b-drag
gled and spattered in spite OF you. a. yoG paddle
along in the rain l. is very plain that tie rain!
day costume has come to stay
The Ola Marion Street Maternity Hospital
No. i29 S'cond-ave. elected IT, officers for the en-
suing year at IT, last meeting President. Ms
inson: treasurer George C1ppelI. assistant treas
urer. Miss E. C. CoppelL The ladies' on toe new
Mrs. William K sogtter. Mrs. FERDINAND Wilmer
ding Mrs. Albert Delaheld Mrs. Francis =. Greene
Mrs. Oliver ) Carter, Mrs J. J. Thompson. Mrs
Peter Mcller.
The Woman's Club OF Orange held r most inter
esting session on Wednesday. when it, annua
election occurred. This marked the quarter cen
fury Of he clubs existence !, * one OF the old
est clubs FOR women IN the country. there beins
but four others in existence az the tine OF f.
founding It organized with fifteen members nov
II has a membership OF 200 and long waiting list
The club has become a department club and tn
recording secretary, Mrs Stanley. read "a brief
view OF the years work. which WAS followed D,
reports from the ch9irmen of each department
Each department IN turn furnishes the club pro
gramre Tor general meetings The department
OF education furnished p programme upon co-edu
ton. also one upon The education u Indians
The election Of officers for tho coming year gap
the presidency 20 Mrs. cushnan. WAC has nliss
the place in most able manner during the Lass
year. The other officers reelected with IN.
exception or Mrs. stanley. VINO Was NOT eligible fOI
recording secretary. having held the place .Or ths
limit allowed by the club