The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-24


exposition in Paris i'm 1883 the foreign
artists assembled there unanimously
decreed the presentation OF a medal OF
honor TO the French school as the fore
most In che world and Paris Is still the
worlds emporium OF art.
3. Regarding American art much
has been said and written of "a not very
fiattering nature. nevertheless there
are many Indications OF a powerful art
movement in our country.
4. The red ribbon of the Legion OF
Honor has been bestowed by France
upon several Melchees,
hacMOnnies, Harrison and Whistler.
.. The works OF American artists In
the Luxembourg share the hOnors with
the greatest artists Of France.
The meeting OF the Coventry Wom-
ans club held at the club rooms on
"Wednesday last, was characterized by
spirit OF sadness and personal grief
which laid its weight upon every heart
and filled all the place with sense Of
loss irreparable; for In the fulness Of
her years and strength had a beloved
member been called "up higher" In
the death OF Mrs. John Warner the
members OF the Coventry WOman's
club feel that they have met with a
ioSo lndl can ne intdSuItN, dS-
sociated as she has always been in the
clubs life since rs very beginning, in
terested always in the welfare of the
club and all its work and plans, and
ready 20 lend a helping hand in every
forward step.
IL was fitting. therefore. that the reg
ular meeting on Wednesday should
have been devoted TO a memorial 20 her
whose influence had been 50 potent an
all In, ha f.ft na Oh
The president. Mrs. George III. Corey,
in opening the meeting, paid a tender
and loving tribute 10 the absent mem
ber," whose presence and kind mother
ly words OF greeting seemed always a
bcneticuon. Following. Mrs. Alfred
Arnold led In the Lords prayer and the
hymn Nearer My God TO Thee" was
sung.
Resolutions were then read by the
secretary. Miss Cynthia. Potter. which
were followed by the reading OF several
selections by members of the club. Mrs.
Russell Johnson read an original poem
by Miss Cynthia Potter: also a poem
entitled Vacant aces" Mrs. Her
mans the Two Voices" was re<e by
Mrs. Herbert Matteson. Two original
tributes TO Mrs. Warmers memory, IL
lustrating her sterling worth and quail
itfes ana the great loss sustained by
the club were given by Mrs. Edwin
Anthony and Mrs. Job Manchester. A
poem was read by Mrs. Jasper Har-
rington 4 short original poem was
read by Mrs. David Ross and selections
from The Ages" by Bryant were Civ
en- by Mrs. Herbert Barber. The me-
mortal service closed with the reading
of few beautiful verses by the presi-
dent
'ffsfffc resolutions gfs Htf0pteti by tine
club were as follows:
Whereas. il has pleased Almighty
God. i'm his Divine Providence, TO re-
move from our ranks Mrs. Abby Fran
els Warner. an esteemed member of
this organization. therefore be IL
Resolved, That i'm the loss by death
of one OF the original members and our
highly respected friend, with whom we
have SO long and pleasantly associated,
the Coventry Woman's club mourn the
loss of one whose many virtues, prac-
tical wisdom and genuine goodness has
been an inspiration TO cultivate stabil-
ity of character and sterling principles
of morality.
Resolved, That in tender remem-
brance we cherish the memory of her
faithfulness, her encouragement and
sympathy, her interest i'm the welfare
of our club and her efforts directed
towards the Advancement of it's pTin-
ciples To the officers she was a
reliable counsellor: to-the MEM
bers AN agreeably companion and
dear friend. who always cheered to re-
newed effort and created about her an
atmosphere OF hope and cheerfulness,
that reelected the sunshine Of her love.
Resolved, That while our horizon is
darkened and our hearts inconsolable
i'm extending 10 the bereaved relatives
an earnest expression Of sympathy we
add the loving hope that as the shad-
ows have been dispelled from the path
of our loved one in being promoted to
the higher life SO. they may me dis
PEELED from their mourning hearts in
the belief that at Heavens gate glo-
rious Reunion will be consummated for
all eternity
That as n remark of respect to her
memory "a copy of these resolutions he
transmitted to the family of the de-
ceased and that the same resolutions
i'm full. be recorded upon the records of
our club and also printed in the local
papers.
The original poem by Mrs. Potter was
an especially touching and tender tri-
butte and We reproduce il here, as
sured OF the fact that il will be read
win turTTTsr by uTarTy vfTU tTvU- been
associated with Mrs, Warner in the
Coventry Club and i'm other oreaniza-
tions with which she was affiliated.
we only saw a still white form.
Quite cold and chill among the flow
ers,
And pallid lips that could not move
TO answer any words of ours.
We cannot see her spirit face
with it's immortal bloom and grace.
Our vision Is Co dim 10 reach
Beyond the shadow OF the tomb,
When the pale angel ruthlessly
Rifles our homes " precious bloom.
And with our hearts 80 grieved and
sore,
We mourn the brightness, seen no
more.
"Ohl pallid one among the flowers,
Whose heart no voice of earth can
stir.
We gazcd upon her tenderly
Though hut the semblanCe now of her
she lives I'm bright. immortal bliss.