The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-10
GROWTH OFF CLUBS
How the Idea Of Organizations
For Women Has Grown.
Kanaas IL Not Rahind nthar
Kansas Is Not Behind Other
States in Movement.
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS.
Notes About the Events in
Topeka Social Circles.
The Dull Season Seem to Be
Already Here.


was started a few years ago. many peo-
pie scofed at the idea, and said that it
was a fad which would soon die a nat
ural death. But very few of those who
have watched the growth from the be-
ginning are still unconvinced and it
would seem that the erection Of seven
ty-five thousand dollar club houses and
other like cOnveniences would soon con-
vince even the most incredulOus.
A club house is being built in Boston
which is to cost seventy-five thousand
dollars, exclusive of the land. The
structure is to be very handsome and
will have all of the equipments that
can be desired by any club Unlike most
club houses it is intended to accOmmo-
date all of the clubs in the city if they
so desire.
A woman's club house is soon to be
erected in Los Angeles, Cal, under the
auspices of the Friday Morning club.
In Birmingham, Ala, the women have
organized a Woman's Building associa-
ton. The organization is for the pur-
pose of building, as soon as possible
club house for the accommodation of all
of the clubs in the city and suburbs.
Another commendable idea held by this
organization is to arrange apartments
for the comfort of out Of town club
women.
New SaIina Club.
The organization of a new Woman's
Shakespeare club was completed in Sa-
lima last Saturday afternoon. The club
has Is members, four colleges and the
public schools being represented in the
membership. Two of the members have
enjoyed the privilege of study abroad
The officers are. Professor ROgene
Scott of the Wesleyan university, presi-
dent; Miss Amanda DOoley, vice presi-
dent; Miss Grace Osborne, secretary;
Mrs. E. W. Blair treasurer Mrs. Laura
NJ. Johns, parliamentarian-
The cIIb will begin ITS work with the
study of the Merchant of Venice. and
at the close of each meeting half an
hour will be devoted to the discussion
of current events. This club makes the
fourth Woman's literary organization in
Salina.
The Sixty Three Club.
The sixty-Three club was pleasantly
entertained Tuesday afternoon by Miss
Emily King and Miss Helen Wilson at
the home of Miss King. Guests of the
club were Mrs. Paul Hudson and Miss
Ruby NickersOn of the City of Mexico,
Miss Charlotte Page of Denver, Miss
Hila Hinckley and Miss Abby Ware.
The prize, q, pretty poster, was won by
tertained in two weeks by Miss Lillian
Whitelock and Miss Edna Crane at the
home of Miss Whitelock.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Helen Thompson entertained
few Of her friends at an informal rare
bit party Tuesday evening. Her guests
were Miss Ruby NickersOn, Miss Edna
McClintOck, Miss Susie Gay, Miss Flor
ence ROSsingtOn, Mr.. Dean Low, Mr..
Tom King, Mr.. Guilford Dudley and
Mr.. Ed Kellam.
Mrs. Charles Blood Smith will enter
tain at dinner Friday evening compli-
mentary to Mrs. Bogert of New York,
who is guest of the Misses ROssing-
ton.
1t was decided Tuesday at a meeting
M the Of he n o1rrF1 frof
Friday afternoons will be ladies' after
noon, and all of the ladies' of the club
viii be privileged to take their sewing
and enjoy an informal thimble party
at the club house. The first one will be
held Friday afternoon. These informal
affairs Will doubtless do more to pro-
mote a spirit Of sociability in the club
than the more formal functions
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Mayberry will
return to their home in Mcpherson,
Friday, after a several weeks visit with
their daughter, Mrs. A. A Hayes.
The young men of the Thalia Card
club will entertain the young ladies this
evening at the home of Mr.. Edward
Dennis.
Mrs. Hill P. Wilson of Lawrence, who
has been visiting in the city, was the
guest of honor at a luncheon given last
Saturday by her sister, Mrs. Frank
Montgomery.
day afternoon with Miss Anna Murphy.
The club is now reading Number 5,
John Street." by Whiteing
Ray Curtis of Alamagorda, N. M is
in Topeka, called here by the serious
illness of his mother.
Mrs. T. S. Hand Of New York city
who is spending a few days in Topeka,
will go to Fort Scott Saturday with
Mrs. H. L. Shirer for a short visit
Mrs. Fred L. Carson will leave the
last Of the week for Albuquerque, N
NJ, to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Montgomery re-
turned Tuesday from their wedding
trip to California.
Mr.. Dick Hargreaves has returned to
the university after spending the holt
days with his parents.
Miss Anna Peterson of st. Marys
who has been visiting relatives in To-
peka- left Tuesday for visit in La
Junta Col.
Miss Jennie Rosen of Omaha, is