New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-11
AN APPEAL FOR THE BIRDS
THE MEMBERS OF THE CIv1TAs CLUB
WILL WEAR NO MORE AIGRErTEs.
AN EXHIBITION OF HATS TRIMMED WITHOUT
THE AID OF STUFFED BIRDS TO BE
HELD IN THE cLUBRooMs.

HELD IN THE CLCBROOMS.
"cyhav was the subject scheduled yesterday af-
tsruoon for the consideration of that most alert
club q bright Brooklyn women. the Ciyitas. The
IN wears OF history Of the Pearl of the Antilles
was ably summarized by Mrs L. Hastings Arnold.
The Present Time and War in Cuba" was the
subject o. Mrs. Frederick Pratt's paper. The
Question Of Annexation was considered by Miss
Eleanor Spencer, who gave the various views en-
tertained by representative Cubans. Spaniards ana
Americans The conclusion of this symposium she
embodied in Washington's admonition Beware Of
entang ement with foreign nations. AT the close
OF Miss spencers paper an informal discussion fol-
lowed the trend of sympathy being plainly in
favor Of Cuba. Miss Caroline Camp, however, who
has spent much time in Spain. looked at the mat
ter from different point Of view, and declared
that the spanlards naturally resented the interfer-
ence Of Americans. even as the Americans objected
10 England's attitude in our Civil War. She allud-
ed 70 SPANS attempt at seH-government In ls'A
and her ignominious failure after four months
trial. and argued therefrom that the Cubans, sun
more illiterate, would make still greater failure
The discussion was further envened by remarks
from Miss Mildred ". Packard Miss Louise Van
Anden. Miss Haxton. Miss Alice briggs. Miss Mary
L Burge and Miss Kathrine Maltby.
SPARE THE BIRDS
Al the close OF the regular programme Miss
Madge 8 Clark asked the privilege OF the floor,
and gave g most earnest appeal for the support OF
ton Of birds. LAS club Of young women. she
said who stand for what is right. believe II Is
our duty 10 put ourselves record in Brooklyn as
opposed 10 this cruel wanton slaughter Of innocent
BIRDS Looking at II even from an economic stand
point the protection OF agriculture demands the
protection OF the birds.
II 8 the demand that creates the supply, ana
not Until we stop using aigrettes stuffed birds and
wings will this slaughter stop. / believe il is
suitable time 70 start this agitation now contin-
ueG Miss Clark because We haven't our spring
hats YET. and probably won't have FOR month;
! think what really ought 10 90 IL 10 pun OH
every agrette Dir Of plunage We nave ana Dulh
them I'D. not 10 set the example 20 any one else
il would be a little hard 20 spoil your winter bon
nets now so ] won't ask you 10 DO That until
April l." Here with infinite finesse. Miss Clark
produced pencils and pledges for circulation. Win
he understanding that the holocaust would 20
into effect as soon as winter hats could be lad
AK EXHIBITION OF HATS.
Bu. the end was no; yet. With a suddenness that
took away the breath Of her audience. Miss Clark
roxt proposed thar the last OF March or the frs
OF AprI an exhibition Of hats trimmed as beauti-
fully as possible without using aigrettes or birds
be held in the Ciytas's rooms, with the object or
showing what can be done without the aid OF the
birds. Ostrich fsa theirs are not included IN tHe
general ban said Miss CLARK As they are re-
moved AZ moultng time and without injury 10 the
bird
most animated discussion followed relative 20
the best wording for the resolution. Amendment
followed amendment as FAR parliamentary Jaw
allowed, until. approved and carried. Il stated.
hats with feathers other than ostrich tips, be
held here IN the interests Of the Audubon society