The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-17

in this city. An exceptionally interesting
program had been arranged and each
number was executed creditsbly
The opening number rendered, an organ
voluntary, was beautifully rendered by
Mrs. Maggie Crawford of Fredonia-
The address of welcome by Mrs. Louise
Hudson, president, was most cordial and
evidently echoed the sentiments OF the
ladies Of Fredonia, as had been evincei
by the hospitable reception given the Wis
iting ladies upon their arrival. Mrs. Hase
of Arkansas City responded in her usual
charming manner with neat impromp-
tue speech.
A talk by Mrs. McClintock OF Topeka
on Advantages OF CLUB Life was most
inspiring, setting forth the advantages
rather than dangers. She spoke of the
great and good work done by the club
ladies Of Topeka, having been invited by
the school-board OF that city assisted in
decorating the school rooms and irnprov-
ing the sanitary conditions. She set forth
the advantages OF large clubs over the
smaller ones and spoke Of others who
gain knowledge for themselves alone and
those who would impart knowledge for
the betterment OF mankind. comparing
the former to the Christian who must
save his own soul. and the latter TO the
missionary. who would save the souls OF
others. In no other way are women so
well able to help their fellow women as
through the medium of the club" she
/ said. At the conclusion OF her remarks
each member present was filed with en-
thusiasm and a desire to go and do like
wise"
The discussion Avenues Of Usefulness
was opened by Mrs. Carrie Smith Of
Girard. bright. wideawake club woman
representing one Of the oldest clubs in the
state.
Eight days in Wonderland" By Mrs
Grace Porter Pohnson OF Arkansas City,
was vivid word portrait Of that pictur-
esque region. Mrs. Johnson has singu-
larry graphic and pleasing descriptive
powers and it Is a delight to listen TO a
narrative of her travel
Mrs. Grubbs OF Chanute. a prominent
member of the Womans Christian Tenn
! perence union. and a noted lecture and
| writer, read a paper entitled Shake
| speare." which proved quite different
/ from and far more entertaining than the
| usual biographical sketch.
| Mrs. HUMPHREYS. president Of the State
| Federation, woman who has been much
/ before the public, had for her subject
The Vision Of Sir Lannfal," which poem
/ she affirmed, should be taken as a guide
| and incentive to all club members, as
| only by the assisting in the uplifting OF
/ humanity both intellectually and moral
/ ly. may the Holy Grail be obtained. This
| might the more easily be accomplished
! by concentrated action
! Miss Sadie Woods and Mrs. Hughes OF
Fredonia, Mrs. Parks Of Chanute ard
/ Mrs Annie Waldron Of Winfield. contri-
buted well written articles presenting
many items OF interest
| Mrs. Pottle Of Arkansas City being IN
able TO - present. her paper was read
by Mrs. c. A Hunt. II was heard with
careful attention and evident spprecia-
! ton.
The discussion "Is Realistic Art in Ad-
vertising Demoralizing?" was opened by
Mrs. Keats, she taking the Affirmative
She set forth her arguments in a clear
and most forcible manner. The witty re-
marks of Mrs Emma Hudson. who took
the negative, were received with great
applause.
The exercises closed by the assembly
singing "Blest be the Lie that Binds"
wednesday evening the ladies were en-
tertained at the home OF Mrs. Wiley, who
kindly loaned her spacious rooms TO the
| Climax club for the occasion. The lad
les were thus brought together in an in
| formal way, affording an opportunity for
! social converse which will no doubt es-
| tablish many a pleasant friendship that
would otherwise have been impossible at
| the more formal meetings
! The place OF meeting for the coming
The officers for the following year are:
Mrs. S. F. Grubhs. Chanute. president;
Mrs. Sadie Woods. Fredonia, second vice
PRESIDENT Mrs. Carrie Stearns SMITH.
Girard, vice-president; Mrs Anna wal
dron. Winfield, secretary; Mrs. Helen +.
| Hunt. Arkansas City. treasurer.