The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-22

The week OF January 10th was ushered
In with bright skies and ideal mid
winter weather and consequently the
many club meetings, scheduled for the
early part OF the week, were unusually
well attended.
The first report at hand is that Of
the I,ead, Mark and Learn Club, which
convened on Monday afternoon at the
residence of Miss Elizabeth Day, cor
ner Broad and Stewart streets. The
president, Mrs. Julia Ashley Rich was
i'm the chair and conducted the opening
features OF the session which consisted
OF the usual quotations and question
box and subject for general discussion
The topic for discussion was sunday
Observance" how far shall legislation
be carried I'm order To protect the
Christian community fro n disturbance
On the Sabbath. without infringing up
on the rights OF citizens Of free coun-
try-and how far Is IL right to avail
ourselves OF the services of others by
using public conveyances upon that
day. both for the purpose of attending
divine worship and for recreation.
This question proving OF unusual In
terest, the club voted TO resume the dis
cussions at the next meeting.
Following the above the president an
nounced that the regular annual bust
ness meeting was in order.
Then followed the usual reports Of the
secretary, treasurer and program com
mittee. also nominating committee.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President Mrs. Julia Ashley
Rich: vice president. Mrs. James F.
Moore secretary and treasurer Mrs.
Walter S. Reynolds; program commit
tee. Miss Annie @. Cummings ana Mrs.
R. A. Jenckes with the president as
chairman. ex-officio.
The trend of progress OF the Read.
Mark and Learn club under the able
leadership of Mrs. Rich. has been
steadily upward its affairs have been
administered with such intelligence and
wisdom that II Is matter OF great |
qualification to the club that she still !
continues at the helm.
Following the election OF officers the !
president read carefully prepared re- |
sumo OF the work accomplished during |
the past year. which CIT will be re- |
membered) has been a study OF Eu- |
rope. The presdeAt after reviewing the |
work OF the year concluded her report |
as follows:
THE program committee announce |
that the study of that country is to |
their minds. completed. Not that one |
quarter Of it's attractions have been ex-
hausted; there are miles and miles still |
unexplored, but after three years OF |
foreign travel, home is the best place |
and they respectfully recommend that |
in choosing a line of work for next /
year. something American be selected |
"They wish 10 etxend their sincere |
thanks 10 tfaa ff4efffbers- of rf1p Ctub, who I
have so cheerfully and unquestioning- |
1y followed out the plans made for |
them to all who have, i'm any way, as |
sisted in carrying out the programs and !
rendering the meetings interesting and |
enjoyable. At the beginning OF new |
year they greet each club member with |
hhe wish that the months which lie un- |
tried before her shall serve 10 make |
this organization more inspiring. more |
uplifting. more useful. more educational |
than ever beforehand trust that we |
may all redouble our efforts, not only |
70 Read Mark and Learn" but. as has |
been suggested recently. add another r |
signifying Remember
The business etc, of this meeting was
varied with piano solos by Mrs. Rich |
and Mrs. Jenckes.
Upon the conclusion o. the formal OK
ercises light refreshments were served |
by the hostess. Miss Elizabeth Day.
The meeting of the Travellers Study |
Club on Monday Jan. 18th, was full OF |
interest as usual.
The secretary reports a large attend |!
ance which proved the interest |
taken In the continued study OF Spain |
The usual history lesson was followed |
by paper giving very clear and con
nected account OF the Conflicts Be
tween the Moors and Christians" The
fact was brought out in the paper. that