New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-07
SOROSIS'S JUNE BREAKFAST
SYMPATHY AND FLOWERS FOR MRS
DEMOREST AND JENNIE JUNE"
CLEVER TALKS AND PAPERS ENLIvDsv THE DAY
MRS PALMER PLEADS For SUB
6IDIzED THEATRE"


MRS PALMER PLEADS TOR Sub
s1DIzED THEATRE"
oorosis . juno breakfast at the Waldorf yesterday
oiosed the clubs season. Early departures to the
country and Europe depleted the number usually
In attendance at a June breakfast About one
hundred and fifty women. becomingly gowned. en-
HANGED the decorations OF the cosey dining room,
redolent Of flowers rosy lights and the echo OF
orchestral strains Late corners. numbering fully
q hundred. awaited the opening OF the ballroom to
which the guests retired 2:aJ o'clock for the days
programme
The guests of honor were Mrs and Miss Davies.
OF the Century Club. OF San Francisco; Miss Free
man. Mira Ayres. Mrs Smith and Miss Spear, Of
the Quiet Home Club, Of Metuchen n. j.. OF which
Mrs. Poole Is president: Mrs and Miss Barton.
niece and grandnece Of Clara Barton: Mrs. Will
lam Foster Thornton. Of Philadelphia, and Mile.
CorradL In the absence OF the president. Mrs.
Mary Dame Hall. the first vice-president, Mrs.
Denise T. s. Denn!son. presided. Announcement
of the serious illness of Mrs. Demorest. a charter
member. and Mrs Jennie June Croly. whose limb
injured little while ago, elected resolution
from Mrs Mary Clymer that Sorosis send SYM
patty and flowers to the afflicted ones. 1t was
carried unanimously.
Tho programme was typical Of soross. Patriot
ism was manifested in the singing OF The Star
spangled Banner" printed the back Of the
cards.
Mrs Glendy s. Graham sang In pleasing manner
"Chanson de Florian' and Would You Ask and
Miss Minna Kellogg. a New-York girl. recently
returned from six years study abroad. rendered
With .aste and sympath ny two selections La
6erenata," by Tosti, warmly applauded In
response Miss Kellogg gave Nevn's Rest In My
Little Heart" which she studied with the COM
poser. Mrs Mary NJ. Bergholz presented in her
characteristics manner historical summary OF the
afternoons discussion: The Development OF the
Drama Through Civilization"
Our question like tho Spanish feet" said Mrs
Bergholz. lis hidden Perhaps the club may md
u"
Helen NJ Poole followed in q fantastic treatment
Of Tho Drama an Index to Civilization" In the
role Of reporter Of Tho international courier
with circulation Of ten billion day. she visited
satisfied her auditors s
In tho absence Of Mrs croly her paper on Mod
BsrghoIz Good delivery lent additional interest
to Fanny carpenters bright paper on q, Se pet
t!coat In the wings begins the true interest oi
the play" said Miss Carpenter. ,oa
by Kittie H. Morse. while Mrs. Palmer lent IRE IRE
and spirit 10 the afternoon In vigorous Pic" '''
II SEQ no way in America. she said, Tor COCO
theatre until there IL subsdizen theatre; ii bs.
two sid.sthe material and the intellectual. 1t is
the duty OF those interested In the true aovahI bo
ment Of the stage to give their support 10 1as
best actors managers and plays. subsioizeo
theatre will create independent schoo Oh p az.
wrghts In America. and when 1T Is assured uie
playwright, instead Of being forced 10 write gov"
to the gambler may write up TO the lnteIiec'.tal.
The time will come when the American inca s,
ire will be Of the highest standard. Grantee ,iia'
the theatre may be great educational ploIeel.
why is II not then the duty OF the e'a'e u '''
that II is SOL A..
Louise Downs analysis Of Psyshology, and f me
clear. deliberate delivery was frequently ihle
rupted with applause II was q paper replete IN
ouotable passages. Among other things sne saiu .
Camille has deluged us with tears We have
adored her upon the stage and stoned her In me
streets. We have builded about her wall throuen
which the sunshine Of hope never cai we IT,
wept and pitied. to what purpose! WaS iheIo
borne 70 soul single aspiration! Di' we
weep for the Candles of the world Diu our
arms ache 10 shelter Camille at the street coiIci
DID We see her az passed? Tomorrow wou It
we smile with kindly gentleness and touch WIZ"
"omanly love Camille at door,?