The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-27

of masculinity in times of peace, can
any force keep her out OF buttons anu
from under muskets in the excitement
and turmoil of war?
Old-fashioned women and back-num-
Der men have ceased to protest against
the fact that the new woman is allow
ed to plead and preach, practice medi-
cine and plan houses but what part
will they permit her to play in the
scene Of war? 1t is next to impossible
to answer this question when applied
to the old-fashioned new woman of the
short skirt, short hair and cutaway
coat, for no man (and surely not a
woman can set bounds to the yagaries
CT that nineteenth century freak
But there is more interest when the
query IS made in regard to the new
woman OF newer fashion and greater
frequency; that woman, who though
unconscious of it, is after all a result
of her short haired predecessor. The
uncomfortable and "strong-minded fe-
male" Of thirty years ago has leavened
the whole lump of femininity, has
openened up the professions and broad
ened the possibilities of Woman's life,
Until the old time woman, with the
wondering blink and soft dimples, is
a fast fading memory
But in this case, as in all others, the
result is more extended than the cause,
and this OutgrOwth of the old blue
stocking is more widely known and
better loved than her benefactor for
she conceived the happy idea of taking
her womanhCod with her into the pro-
fessionaI and business spheres when
1t has been necessary for her to enter
them, and when fortune has made it
unnecessary she has brought the pro-
fessional and business spirit into her
social and home life. Her awakened
energies have found an outlet in clubs
n No .i11
fad philanthrOpies- good in that
they have given her a mental nimble-
ness, even though the efforts them
selves have been futile.
These women have been like squirrels
in revolving cages; they run and run,
and while they do not get anywhere
they have nevertheless acquired great
agility. And now in case of war will
they have a chance to run in earnest?
VIII it be possible for them to continue
the mOnOtOny and boredom of club
quibbling and federation fights, the
rsipidity of their teas and luncheOns
which prosperity and peace have hith-
RrtC made tolerable, while their fathers,
husbands and brothers go to defend
the honor of the country? When the
grim war cloud hung over the land
years ago. business, professions and
education suffered, for there were none
to care for them, but is it so now?
Surely mott If the simmering, seething
surface of the "busy" club woman's
life made men sigh that:
"BuSicr woman there never was, and
yet she seemed buster than she was"
The time may not be far away when
she will turn these awakened energies
to the account of home and native land
Mr.. Henry Latchford, of Trinity col
1ege, Dublin, and a member of Inner
Temple, London, who has been lectur-
r,.gl Il, i
will deliver an address on Poets l
Have Met" at the St. Paul Commons
Social Settlement, AGO Jackson street
Thursday evening, March 8. During a
lCng residence in London, and while
engaged as an editorial writer on one
of the newspapers of that city, Mr.
Latchford had an opportunity to be-
come acquainted with many of the
leaders in politics, science literature
and art. His address on the poets in
Cludes new and interesting stories of
Browning, Tennyson, Victor Hugo,
Swinburne, William Morris and others,
with side lights on Carlyle, Froude,
Tyndal, George Eliot, Lecky and Fred
eric Harrison. Boston and Chicago
newspapers highly commend both the
literary work and lectures of Mr..
Latchford, whose conversational style
is peculiarly vivacious and picturesque.
The reading room at Wayzata, which
number of the summer residents at Mime
tonka are interested in, has opened. The
rooms are warm, light and prettily furnished
and well stocked with literature, and
pleasant a lounging place for the young
people Of the village during the long winter
evening". Contributions Of reading matter
for the rooms may be sent to Mrs. George
Christian, 404 Eighth street south, Mime
apolis.
Mrs. Frank semple, of Minneapolis, Will
entertain this week for Mrs. Harries, who
is her guest. Several entertainments have
been arranged in Mrs. HarTieS' honor and
she was made welcome as an out-of-town
guest at :te Town and Country club reception
last week.
The reception at the Town and Country
club Tuesday afternoon was delightful
close of the ante-Lenten ason and a
perfectly arranged affair thu ughCut The hos
pitality offered and the amusement furnished
in the way Of excellent music and informal
dancing carried out eXectiy the idea
veyed to mind by the name of the club. TIE
interior of the cub house was adorned with
large fsgs, huge wood fire welcomed the
guests. and from the prettily laid tables in
the smaller rooms opening from the large
reception hall, punch and coffee were served
the guests by ladies representing both cities
Mr.. and Mrs D. A. Monfort, the president
of the cub and his gracious wife, did the
hOnors and were assisted IN that pleasant
duty by Mrs. James ]. Hill and Gen. WaGe
Fully 500 club members and friends call
reception there was an informal hop.
The evening of Washington's birthday wss
celebrated hy the Gem club in Ek's hal
where cotiliCn led by Lu her Newpo, t.
The favors were suggestive of the day and
the fgures, many Of them. had a touch of
the nil taire about them. MIS-. Luther New
port and Mrs. Furness were chaperones.
The Federation breakfast by the club
women of the state to be given in Masonic
Temple, Minneapolis, March 3, is taking the
attention of the women generally, and will
relieve the monotony of Lent somewhat.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Butler gave large
colonial euchre Tuesday evening.
Mrs. A. S. Morton gave colonial euchre
party Monday evening for Miss Dora Jett
Mrs. E. R. Sanford of s.. Adams street
Grouse. CT Syracuse, n. Y The decorations
Were roses, jonquils and carnations. The
hostess was assisted by Miss De Coster, Miss
BigeIow, Mss Mason, Miss DrscolI Miss
Wilson. Miss Sanborn, Miss Cachrane, Miss
Clark, Miss Carpenter, Mis- Philips of Rich
mond, Va, and Miss Bridges, of Milwaukee.
A box party was given asst evening for Miss
Grouse by Miss Greve, of Summit avenue.
Mrs, W. Cavanaugh gave a dancing
part Monday evening at the Ryan for Edith
and Gladys Cavanaugh. Miss Edith Cayan-
augh and Harry Schurmeier led the grand
march.
Mrs. II A. Curtis, of the Ashland, gave
q birthday party Monday afternoon for her
son. Mas-er Hal Curtis.
Miss Teasdale gave Washington tea
Tuesday at ner home Grand avenue.
Mrs J. B. Hoxsle entertained informally
Monday.