The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-25
In Wcman s Realm.
THE CLUB CORNER.

The G desires to complete so far as
possible, a roster of the clubs of Minnesota.
1t Will be indebted, therefore. to the secre-
tar1es of the organizations throughout the
state If they will forward to the editor of
the department a statement of membership,
object of association, methods of procedure
and such other information as will form a
valuable source of reference to the depart
ment as well as to club women. The latest
year book of each organization will be gladly
received. 1t is desirable to have all Min
nesota represented in The ODE S club
column, which is devoted to an interchange
of news and views. and to an impartial deal
ing with all organizations.
Nine. Korany. the Syrian woman, who ad-
dressed the club women at the second bien-
NAL Of the national federation, died but a
short time ago. at Mt. Lebanon. Syria.
Nine. Korany became very well known in
this country. to which she came in order to
attend the Worlds fair. She attracted the
attention of Mrs. Potter Palmer and other
prominent women, and through her striking
personal appearance and readiness of speech
became quite a star at the Columbian ex-
position. She remained in New York two
years, contributing to the literature of the
day and is said to have written a book which
was suppressed by the Syrian government
While here she repeatedly affirmed that she
own country on account Of her advanced and
progressive ideas. But evidently times
changed in Syria. partly owing to the edu-
catlonal benefits of the American mission
schools, for Nine. Korany returned to her
native land soon after the Philadelphia bien-
NAL. and not only lived there in safety, but
founded Woman's club in Syria. She was
the founder also Of the Cairo Womans club,
of Cairo Egypt. Nine Korany was a Miss
Kishany, Of Beiroot, Syria. one of five sisters
who were all educated in American mission
woman to contribute articles to newspapers,
and her few pictures Of her government,
being pronounced an exile in 1895. She was,
however. allowed to return to Syria the fol-
lowing year.
Mrs. Mary A. Wheedon, of North Dakota,
is planning to take the women of her state
through the Denver biennial by means of
stereopticon entertainment during the
winter season. She is now having slides
made from photographs of the faces homes
and surroundings of the prominent club
women Of the country, and from scenes In
and around Denver.
Among the delegates to the national educa-
tional convention, which met at Washington.
were the two Japanese women, Miss Ume
Tsuda and Mrs. Watanabe. who represented
the Peerless School Of Tokyo. in the inter-
est OF advanced education Of women Miss
Tsuda was one Of the party of young japanese
girls sent by the government of Japan to
the United States some fifteen years ago to
be educated after American methods and
to be prepared teachers upon the compile
ton of their studies. Miss Tsuda was but
Z years Of age. Mr.. Charles Lehman. sec
rotary Of the Japanese legation. and his wife
promptly accepted her as their charge, and
for the ten years of her stay in America
looked har fbojr
OF these interesting young women graduated
at Vassar. and is now the wife OF Gen.
Oyama, who distinguished himself in COM
mand Of the japanese forces In the recent
war with China.
The annual report of the Mt Vernon La
dies Association Of the Union, which has
just been published, contains an historical
sketch, showing that the association was
formed IN 1854 for the purpose of purchasing,
restoring and keeping IN order the old home
and tomb of George WASHINGTON. The Ia
dies purchased the place in 1863 and since
then nave accomplished wonders in the way
OF restoring the old buildings and grounds
as they were when occupied by the ia her
OF his country. The report includes rsport.
from the vice regents of the several states
The New Orleans ladies gave two volumes
Tor the library. said to have been favorite
Dooks OF washington, and other chapters alsc
| gave valuable contributions
The fourth b.ennial's influence Is now seer
IN Inc establishment of new club organs In
| the South and West. One of these to he
known as The Womans World, of Montgom.
| cry. Ala. shows how swiftly the South has
responded to the action of the general FEEDER.
alton In placing the presidency there. The
motto of this new magazine Is ''To dissemin.
ate the best that is thought and known by
ciub women" The magazine announces n.
self not only the organ Of the Southland
out Its intention "to preserve and circulate
the literature Of club women in the ma.
pers written by club women throughout tn.
country. From Pueblo, Col. comes news d
ne" magazine to be started there. to be
made the official organ of the Co,orodo ST..
Federation. which contains e5 clubs