The record-union., 1898-05-01

writings were studies of the common
people; her later, studies in philosophy,
and all the result of laborious care
which she bestowed upon them. 'Ad-
am Bede" was a new power in English
literature; by many higher critics; Isl
| las Mariner" was considered among the
best, If not the best, of her writings.
| By some she is called the female
Shakespeare, and by many is consid-
cred the greatest of English female au-
thors. Mrs. Findley r. Dray followed
with an interesting sketch of 'Silas
Mariner" telling of the influence which
made up the life and character Of the
singularly silent man. Mrs. Frank l..
Gray in neat presentation speech, on
behalf of the club, presented to Mrs
Edward Twitchell a souvenir pin, to
which the recipient very feelingly re-
sponded. Mrs. George A. Stoddard had
prepared a set of resolutions, which
she read, thanking the President Mrs
! Twitchell, and the other officers or the
club for the efficient manner in which
| the affairs of the club had been admin
listered during the season just drawing
| to a close. The resolutions were unani-
mously adopted. The club decided to
make application to the General Fed
Grafton of Woman's Clubs to become
member of that federation, before the
biennial convention soon to be held at
| Denver A programme was adopted
for the season commencing in Novem-
Der next and continuing through to
the following April, consisting OF sub
jects of a historical nature, current top
ic discussions, and a course of lectures
to be decided upon hereafter. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing term: President, Mrs. Findley r.
Dray; First President, Mrs. H. B.
Breckenfeld; Second Vice-President,
Mrs B. r. Crocker; Treasurer, Mrs.
Charles NJ. Beckwith; Secretary, Mrs.
Frank L. Gray. Board Of Directors
Mrs. J. Frank Clark, Mrs. Edward
Twitchell, Mrs. O. F. Washburn, Mrs.
Edward l. Calvin, Mrs. A. A. Goddard,
Mrs. A ]. Johnston, Mrs. E. P. Col
gan, Mrs. L. Tozer. After a brief in
terchange of pleasantries the club ad-
journed sine die.
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The Westminster Presbyterian Sun
day-school gave delightful picnic last
Thursday. A steam launch and barge
had been chartered for the occasion.
Games and races were INDUCED in by
the young people, and all expressed
themselves as having had an enjoy
able days outing.
The Saturday Club met in it's rooms,
6101a ] street, yesterday afternoon. The
programme was one of the best of the
season and was highly appreciated by
the enthusiastic audience. Following
was the programme:
Vocal Sos Solo. "Goodi-Bye'' (TostD -:
.....................M Miss Lizzie Wright
Vocal solo. MY Loves an Arbutus"
voea staafforc sofo can We Forget Mrs B. 6sS aaDisy
Vocal solo. My Daring MlIs 1Fos53 s@"91sl,
Vocal solo, Venetian Song" TostD..,
.................... Miss Lena Gore
Piano duo. "Polonaise de Concert, op.
........... Mrs Elkus and Mrs. Hawley
Vocal solo, (a) "Lasciah Dir" Q)
Piano solo, EN- Automne. on. SO. No.
A. (Moszkowski: ..........."::::.:.
Vocal solo, ii Dare ares to Love Love Thee" +
(TostD D..........Dr. Jerome c. Carroll
Piano quartet, (a) "Serenata, op Is,
No. l." (bl3''Valse Brillante, a flat
lMoszkowskD, Miss Siddons, Mrs.
Hawley, Mrs. Elkus, Miss Carroll.
Director Emily NJ. Thompson.
Professor G. w. Wright, Principal Of
the high school at Willows, Glenn
County, was in the city yesterday.