Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
ork;; to cultivate acquaintance and friend

work; to cultivate acquaintance and friend
ship among women of literary tastes; TO
effort. and to drive dull care away"
Mrs. E. a. WiXon. whose picture is shown
in the accompanying cut is the present Sec
rotary of the club.
Mrs. Leo A. Schaefer entertained the
Clara Schumann Piano Club very delight
and American Beauty roses adorned the
music room of her beautiful home. and
ferns and roses were used with beautiful
effect in the dining ROOM A musical pro-
gramme was carried out. in which most of
the numbers Were from Wagner. The club
has been indulging in Wasnerian studies
this winter. and at each meeting selections
from the great composer are played. and
papers. critical and biographical. read. At
ter the conclusion of Thursdays prograanme
dainty refreshments were served. Among
the prominent members Of the club are
Mrs Leo Schaeffer. Miss Edith Davenport.
Miss Freda Won Tnwer-h. Miss Drake, Miss
Clifford. Miss Goodman. Mrs. Butt. Mrs.
Jones and Miss Louise Parker.
of child character formation. will be one
of the irnova tons of the coming year.
Hereditary taints. the influence and effect
of environment. and prenatal maternal
impression will be the subjects of study.
A number Of small clubs VIII be organized
by the promoters OF the organization.
The Parliamentary Drill Club will meet
Saturday. January :. at 2 o'clock, at Arl-
ing hall corner Tenth and Walnut streets.
The Athenaeum calendar for the pres
enI week is as follows:
Monday. January Holiday reception
from ) TO S O'Clock.
Tuesday, January 80 a m. home de-
partment. chairman Mrs. John c. Gage:
ing class, Count Guido Francheschini;
40 p. m, advanced class in French liter
allure; S p. m. department. of music. ex-
tension class. leader Mrs. Grace NJ. Wood.
Wednesday. January 40 a. M. depart
ment of social ethics. Mrs. Ellen Morris
chairman pro tenn; subject. Modern So
Geology 10 a. m, department of art. Mas
accio and other masters contributing to
the development OF this period; Paolo Uc-
cesco, Mrs. J.. Conover: Fra Lippo Lippi.
Miss Mabel Noatz: 2. p. m. midwin-
ter business meeting.
Thursday, January SO a. m. depart
winters Tale" leader Mrs. John r.
Brown: 3 P. m. department of philosophy
Mrs. Ellison and Miss Hartman.
Friday. January $50 p. m. advanced
| class in French literature.
The Athenaeum will welcome its mem
hers and their friends, both men and wom-
en-. at a New Years reception in the club
| rooms. corner of Ninth and Locust streets,
on Monday, January 2, from 5 TO S p. m.
The home department Of the Athenaeum
announces that meetings will be held the
first Tuesday of each month. beginning
January 5. 1899. at 10 a. m. instead of on
Wednesdays as heretofore stated.
The Council of Jewish Women will usher
IN the New Year with an open meeting on
Monday. January 9. at go o'clock. in the
Progress Club parlors. Members and friends
will be welcome.
In connection with the Athenaeum ESten-
sion class in music. a class in sight read
ing and chorus singing will be organized
Tuesday. January 3. 1899. at s p m, in the
Athenaeum rooms, Ninth and Locust
streets. Mrs. Grace MacKenzie-Wood lead
er. All young men and women interested in
singing are cordially invited to attend.
There will be no dues.
First train TO arrive in Chicago Is the
"CEiCdgo Limited" via Chicago e Alton
railroad. Modern. observation. v~esttbuled
| sleeping cars. Dining car service a "a
carte. The very best.