The herald., 1898-12-04

man and the middle pointed period were
carefully discussed by Mrs. NJ. j. L. Stearns
and Miss Katharine Winans.
SO interesting were the topics presented
that more than the usual time was given 20
them and number of subjects were left for
home study, among them being the Ray
onnant and Flamboyant periods in France,
the Perpendicular in England and the Flor
id in Germany. A large number OF excel
lent photographs and pictures were used in
illustrating the various papers.
The club next week continues the same
subject, treating Gothic architecture in
France. The leaders are Mrs. d. c. Barber
and Miss Carrie Davis.
The weekly classes of the Wednesday
Morning club were held as usual in the, East
Los Angeles Congregational church parlors
The class in Current Events met with
with Mrs. Page on Monday afternoon, the
session proving of unusual interest. The
various departments were well prepared,
showing much careful and individual work.
"The Cause of the Cars Peace PROPOSE
ton, The Clayton Bulwer Treaty. The
Bennett Hawaiian Cable Bill, 1.-The Dingley
Bill and The New City Charter" were
among the topics discussed.
The Shakespeare class on Wednesday
morning, under the excellent leadership of
Mrs. Dorand, is making good progress i'll the
study of "Othello.' The text for the morn
ings lesson was the fourth act, which was
read by members of the lass. The act was
afterwards well discussed, Mines. Ward,
Harrison, Foster and Barlow taking prom
inent parts. 1t is hoped to conclude the
study of this play before Christmas. The
reading OF sketches of the different charac-
tcrs in the play, written by members of the
class, will be an interesting feature OF the
closing meetings.
The physical culture class continues to be
well attended The members congratulate
themselves on being instructed by so ef-
ficient and enthusiastic a teacher as Miss
Chambers.
American history. with Miss NJ. Thomp-
son S leader, is proving most instructive, the
lesson for the week being on "The Coming
of the Pilgrims and Puritans," and also ''The
Founding of the Massachusetts, Colony"
Miss Thompson read some notes on the
different ideas of colonization as shown by
the orientals, Romans and English. the
methods pursued by the latter being the
only true ones and followed by lasting re-
suits. Mrs. Candy spoke most entertain
ingly of tine old settlement of East Hamp-
ton as it was when visited by her many years
ago. Next week the study of the New
England colonies will be continued
Wednesday next the club will hold its
regular meeting for business and to hear re-
ports of the work done by the classes during
the past month.
The Gounod Club met Tuesday evening
with Professor and Mrs. w. G. Cogswell at
their residence on South Flower street. The
subjects, Foote, Chadwick and De Koven,
Were discussed by Mrs. c. f. Washburn
and Mr.. William Hancock, and the follow
ing program was rendered.: "Irish Folk
Song" (Foote), Miss Sarah Cogswell; my
Cavalier" de Koven), Mr.. Kluseman;
Love Me Ii [ Live (Foote), Mrs Howe;
trio, 'The Mermaid's Song" Mrs. Wether-
by, Mrs. Washburn and Mrs II. L. Pierce;
"On the Way to Kew (Foote), Mrs c. f.
Washburn; Past and Future" de KovenJ,
Prof. Cogswell; To Blossoms, "A Summer:
Longing (Foote); chorus work, "The Wreck
of the Hesperus.' The subject for the next
fortnightly meeting is Ethelbert Nevin.
The Ebell for December appeared Satur-
day in its dainty Christmas dress of cream
and gold. The frontispece'is a beautifully ex-
ecuted Madonna" taken from famous
painting, and some of the articles that APP
pear are the following: Paper, "Cub
Study Mrs Charles n. Flint, president Of
the Ebell; new serial story with South
ern California setting and entitled Drift
wood Mrs W. S. Bartlett; descriptive ar
ticle on Hawaii, as it appears at the pres-
ent time. Mrs f. W. Pratt Besides these
are found some Christmas stories and
poems, Christmas music, by Mrs NJ. G.
Pearson, book reviews by the editor, Miss
Dennen, and general resume of Ebell work
for the past month.
The Tuesday Morning Musical Club met
with Professor and Mrs. Cogswell. Mrs.
C.. E. Washburn read an interesting
paper on Chaminade, and the subject was
farther discussed by Miss Frida HellmaA
md Miss Cogswell. The following compost
lions by Chaminade were then rendered:
Piano solo, ''The Flatterer," Miss Cogswell;
81 J'etais Jardiniere,' Miss Frida Hell,
nan; Silver Ring" Mrs. c. +. Washburn;
L'ete," Miss Evelyn Hamburger; "Tocca-
ta," piano, Miss Cogswell. A half hour was
hen spent in ensemble class work. Next
meeting a miscellaneous program will be
,endered and each member of the club viii
give short story Of the composition render
ed.
The members of the Community Literary
circle met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
day evening. Descriptions of useful
Inventions were followed by recita-
tons, readings, vocal and instru-
mental music and paper on "The
Hawaiian Volcano" by the following men,
bers: Mines Thomas, Kitchen and Wrampe
and Messrs Seeley, Meade and Thomas. The
latter part of the evening was devoted to
music many of the members taking part.
The current events section of the Wednes-
lay Morning club held very interesting
session last Monday. The various depart
ments were well prepared, showing much
careful individual work. ''The Cause of the
Cars Peace Proposition" The Clayton
Bulwer Treaty. "The Bennett Hawaiian
Cable Bill and 'The New City Charter"
were among the topics discussed Mrs. Sher-
man Page is the leader
The Shakespeare class, led by Mrs. C.. p.
Dorand, will complete the study of Othello
before the new year opens and two
months course OF Browning will probably
follow.
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