New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

Fancy Cakes Bonbons.
candea Fruit
Naturally at this point the interest centred In
the tables where the scheme OF coloring was car
red out the minutest detail. Baby ribbons or
green tied the tiny Italian rolls. Lovely baskets
made of green candy. to simulate wickerwork
held white and green bonbons and glazed fruits
Olives celery and radshes. with the tender heart
leaves left on fulfilled their mission while dishes
garnishings and even the cases holding the creams
held TO the same general coloring The ladies were
nearly all in evening hats whose floral garnturc
added to the brilliancy OF the scene.
Mrs. Alvah G. Brown. president OF european
presided at the chief table assisted by Mrs. f. W
Wurster and Mrs. Francis Young vice-presidents
of the club. Here were also seated the guests or
honor At the other tables the members Of the
Executive Committee and the chairmen OF the
various other committees were seated at the heads
hostesses
A graceful prelude to the breakfast was grace
sung by the european Carol Club. the words OF
which were written by the Rev. James S Darling
ton and the music composed by Dudley Buck
The Carol Club OF which european Is justly proud
is ably differed by Mrs. +. G. Grant. president
Mr. Grant leader: Mrs Matilda Hallam. VICE
president: Mrs George NJ. Demmiston, treasurer
Miss Francisco Meyer, secretary. Mrs. Johh Ell-
bert Ciulick is it's very efficient director.
At 800 o'clock the gavel sounded. and Mrs
Brown rose to toast european.
MRS BROWNS REMARKS
I'VE are rather n young club she said, for so
brilliant birthday party and we thank the frienuS
who have gathered with us to celebrate the DAY
While much speculation has been rife regarding
Chiropean / wish to say there Is nothing sphinx
like bout IL. Its members bright Intelligent
women. bent improving themselves and their
homes While We have members from various
parts of the city are really a local club. The
,stern District has been for long time more in
touch with the metropolis than any other part OF
BROOKLYN. We are nearer New-York. Perhaps this
il one reason Of Chiropean's goaheadativeness
At the close OF this gratulatory birthday speech
Mrs Brown gracefully turned her attention 10 Mrs.
William Tod Helmuth, who sat at her LETT. MIS-.
Helmuth" she said, represents the Oldest ana
best known club in the country. european owes
allegiance 10 this club because she uses II as
pattern on every occasion Great applause uur-
ing which Mrs Helmuth arose.
Mrs Helmuth was superb'y gowned IN green VEL
vet and sables, with panels of jeweled embroidery
set In over cream white satin. Her bonnet was or
velvet and sable. trimmed with exquisite lace She
seemed an integral part of the scheme OF color that
dominated the room.
This part OF Brooklyn nearest the metropolis?
she said. clevery responding TO Mrs. Brown III
is in the metropolis. 1t is part of Soros.s. Mrs
Brown as president OF european commands go
women Mrs Hemuth as president Of Sorosis
commands go among whom is Mrs Brown
Mrs IIelmuth then spoke of the subject very
near to her heart. The Philosophy of Women's
Clubs" TO reacn the goal for which you are
seeking, namely. that womens clubs are the great
factors In the higher and better elevation or
women you stumble over blocks and stones. and
are met by obstacles tina. obstruct the regular
path. and are led by many and devious ways TO the
point for which you aiming ard are brought
TO see that possibly there may be danger OF max
ing haste fast and In the rush fail to attain the
gateway by which you desire TO enter into the
higher and better life for womankind."
Referring 10 the we-worn Epistle OF s.. Paul 10
the Corinthians when has been read and reread 70
women Mrs Hemuth suggested thai :. Pau him
sci. was dereici in du;y. Otherwise Ia would have
earth Yet THIS might nave been mrrcfu pro-
vision OF an All Wise Father. who decreed that Paul
should remain a bachelor in order that Of his
p GbeS 1 irp IiTs iI1imb p9pe psno of
advance OF woman. sttrlbu'lng 1t In great mas
ure to cub life and me philosophy OF cubs WHICH
OF si,tHg lonely ana apart a. OF yore stitching.
stitching, eternay stitching! HUSBAND and wife now
meet on common ground. discuss and advise on all
topics OF mutual interest, all great reforms and polit
ca movements and walk together on higher plane"
nots" by Mrs Hallam. Miss Mary Shaw leading lady
10 respond 10 The Drama In voice eXqusi'ely
modulated and as musical as the song that preceded
actor Il believe there are some people otherwise
rational. who nave been heard % question her
the drama belongs 10 the fine Why II il old
civilization itself. As 10 it, lineage. there stand
its kings in silent and eathless NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Enrpdes Gorne ie Kac boir Milton ana 'h4ke
real actor acts the bird sings or the swallow
BrS Sn S Mss shaws rmphs haye b neP
again and again. never has she received more heart
Among the other addresses tina; were heartily an
plauded by the audience were charming brochure
"A Chaperon" by Mrs. J. Wells Champney author
OF ''Vassar Girl stories: witty dissertation on
Voice from the Press by Mrs. Westover-Aden:
"A Saratoga Greetng;" by Miss Anna Maxwell
witty plea by Miss Copernoll for the brave spin
THS Foens Was to the
club assistant In building that triumph OF en-
Emma ThnTsby. Mrs Margaret welch. Mrs Trn
man Backus. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Judson were
also formally introduced and welcomed by Chiro
After the installation OF offeers-accordns to list
given in a recent issue OF The Trbune-this brilliant
function closed with another beautiful solo by Mrs
Hallam 20, That We. too, Were Maying"
were noted Miss Ives In black velvet with trimmings
OF duchesse lace; Mrs. Roebling in maroon velvet
with bonnet 10 match: Mrs Wurster black
satin with full gold lace . bodice front ron and vine
silk MORE with Dresden figured vest and black
The club hostess, Mrs Henry Hasser. was so
on the alert that her picture in green
and violet effects had to be taken on The wing
Miss Kate Ahrens costume was brown. with white /
sa tin and applique lace. Mrs Franklin was becom-
lngy alfred IN gray s MORE yslGur trimmed with
Mrs Ayah Brown was sow owned in nd black ae s,s SIX
trimmed with je and White cnlIlOn ana carried a I
autif,Il bouauet Of and ferns
Wrs Wing was charmIngly attired In black vel /
90, and white satin with bonnet OF velvet and /
n,h,,a nomnons Mrs Knowles looked particularly /.
cbarming in gray silk. trimmed with profuson Of
Iac. and bonnet OF pink roses. Mrs. Young APP I
nsa rcd in black velvet with pink applique lace and
|. becoming little evening bonnet o. velvet and /
,,L roses There were several beautiful selections /
-, nv the Carol club. and violin solo from /
by Miss Ethel Wyman
Those who were present were:
raIls No Mrs Alvah O. Brown Mrs. F. W. |
,y,,stsr Mrs Francis Young. Mrs. Charles Jud- J
son Mrs Charles +. Bartram Mrs. j Wells /
49, -, nv Mrs James A. Sperry. Mrs. Anna NJ. /
Ionas Miss Emrna Thursby. Mrs. !.ucius X Miller.
Us Bernard Peters. Mrs. A. Is Wing Ut; Jennie /
=. To- Mrs William Tod Helmuth Mrs Margaret; /
,The' Mrs Charles X Russell. Mrs Washington
RoeblinG Mrs. j. Henry Dick Miss MARY ShaW'
H. IT, Ediu,,n Knowles Mrs Kennedy, Mrs e. w.
s,den Mrs A. NJ Palmer Mime. Cappiani. Mrs
Tnbie No sMrs. j. g. King, Mrs. James Darling.