The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-26
1HF LIBRARY ITS CHtRGE.
Particular Work of the AIumnr of the
Woman's College.

The REGULAR February meeting OF the
Alunnae Association OF the Woman's
College occurred in the literature lecture
room Of The College yesterday afternoon
nj 4:90 =. NJ. The room was crowded 70
its utmost capacity and the interest I'M
the entire proceedings was very manifest.
Quite a number OF new members were en-
rolled and several matters of Importance
were discussed.
4 spirited discussion arose as 10 tho
choice Of some special object Tor whicn
the Association should work. Severai
suggestions were made. all IN accord with
the needs and growth or the school. Ia
was finally decided 10 make the thorough
eoulpment OF the library the aim OF tnd
Association This. OF course. does not
prohibit their cooperation In any larson
work that may I'm the near future be al
TEMPTED but is 10 be at least for thH
present the distinctive work OF the Alum
nae.
After the business was disposed OF, the
Association listened with great pleasure
TO papers by two Of its members me
first was by Mrs. h. A Ezekiel on ths
subject AFTER College, WHAT MIS-.
Ezekiel, well known in literary and eau
cational circles fully sustained her reput
tation in tho able and graceful paper
which she read. She spoke OF the many
avenues OF usefulness which the increas-
ed opportunities for culture had opened
10 woman. Her quickened mental actiV-
ity has shown itself in the tendency 10
gather IN groups for special INES OF
study. Sappho on her Lesbian Isle enjoys
the distinction Of having formed the nrsl
woman's club. After her time. the prece-
dent fell into dsfavor. but the nineteenth
century has seen its full renaissance ana
this is essentially the age OF clubs. This
is well and serves as mental stimulus
10 many whose lives are busy with do
nestle cares. Whenever IL shall begin
to encroach upon home ties or interests
Il will prove an evil. but in its proper
proportions II IS great opportunity.
The second paper was by Mrs +. f.
Gaines on THE Relation Of Health to
Higher Education" She spoke Of the
current skopticism as TO woman's physi-
cal ability 10 meet the strain OF attain
ing the highest education. She admitted
that in many cases the doubt was wen
founded but showed clearly tina, what
ever weakness may exist IS traceabie TO
nothing inherent or organic, but TO tha
difference in the physical training Of girl
and boy. One leads a shut-in, dollhouse
existence. the other spends all his leis-
ure out Of doors. While one practices
on the piano the other riots I'm the open
air and stores up health and strength.
Give the girl freedom and outdoor lie
from the start and when she comes to the
higher grades Of study there will be no
question Of nervous weakness or inabil D.
fly. Give her the benefit-nOt OF football
or baseball but of the milder sports and
exercises that viii best develop her along
the lines Of health and grace SO she pos
sesses health and well trained mind a
woman may turn successfully to any avo-
cation of life. All mental training, so It
be thorough. whether in mathematics,
logic. or Latin. should and must In the
end make of its possessor better house
keeper. a surer help-meet and more
successful mother All mental life is re-
lated and If it be- genuine must be mu-
tUally helpful.