New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-07
PRETTY SPRING LUNCHEON
NEW ENGLAND WOMEN HOLD THE LAST
AFFAIR OF THIS KIND FOR THE
SEASON

Il defiance Of the wretched weather Yesterday
there was an atmosphere Of spring in the large
ballroom of Delmoncos. where the National So
ciety OF w-EnsIand women gave its last luncheon
Of this season. On each of the. seventeen tables
there were placed eight pots OF growing plants
oaftodis and yellow tuIps-which served as SOU
venirs for the guests Eaeh POT was covered with
golden tissue paper. tied with yellow ribbon. and
-he fancy boxes for The cream carried out The
same pretty design OF gold and green
Before the beginning Of the literary programme
the Rev PhPhe A Hanaford, IN behalf Of the
Luncheon Committee. presented a lovely basket Of
flowers 70 Mrs. Henry Clark Coe the president
on account Of Illness Charles Dudley Warner
was unable 10 be present. but he sent letter of
greeting. as did Mrs. Helen Morse Earle and Mrs
Joseph Bedle. who were expected guests.
Dr. Jennie de Ia II Lozier. although debarred by
birth from becoming member Of this society
spoke words Of the highest praise Of the New Eng
land Characteristics. She believes that the whole
country owes debt Of gratitude TO New-EngIand
men and women The women declared to be
The best housekeepe-s in the world. TO combine
win The homely virtues the highest culture and
refinement
Mrs Miriam Mason Greeley chose Winged
Victory" the subject Of her remarks. and used
y typify tie advancement Of American woman
hood The old Greek statue represented the fig
urehead OF q ship without a head 20 think or arms
70 AID, hut the modern idea, shown in the ar
tistic creation OF the Dewey Arch. demonstrates the
progressive thought statue with q head and in
her arms OF victory
Amused and pleased expressions always fit over
the faces Of audience when Mrs Fannie Car
penter Is announced speaker In harmony
with the occasion. Spring selected as her
topic. AFTER some humorous descriptions Of the
.ncongruties OF spring weather in the city she
took account Of stock Of the club season now
ending What is the proportion Of club work 70
other work. was the question stated. The So
luton was left 10 the consciences OF the women
whether OF not they had been clubbing it too
much The advantages and helpfulness Of club
lie IOT some women touched upon, d
note OF warning for others sounded.
fTIuer-a+ior that frrartiia vUicdor, hos
EEaspeG the club idea. an anecdOJe related Of
BABY Torty, aged five. who said. why is IL
na5ies are always born at night Her seven-year-
oio sister more wise. replied. Because they want
sasccote was related by the president. showing
mai club women are capable Of enjoying a little
IN a. Lneir own expense. II said that the
clssinDoc'ed spirit Of man appeared before the
gaze Or heaven seeking admission St Peter, OPEN
ING the gate little way. inquired he was
was al Interrogation mark after his name What
we're you On earth asked the saint Not much
u anything, replied the spirit. humbIy. 4
o-iy ne husband or TWO club women Come in"
$40 - Peter. compassionately, ana. passing him
On 10 lighe- officials said, P ace this martyrs
Eead Two halgs"
ne musical numbers given by George Ems
800 ana Mrs. John b Lord. accompanied -Dy
-15-E t1azen and Mrs. TurtIe Among the guests
a ne presidents bic Mrs. Orlando b Pot
EfnsIl, MIS-. Dayton. Mrs Tenpant Van Sickle
-, James Herman Miss Rebecca St. John. Mrs.
~ man curtis DemoTest. Mrs Henry Demorest,
"-'s Laura A SwinbuTn and Miss Mabel Sutton.