The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-03
70 Al(|RN TIE TR|ANGIES
THAT is THE PLAN OF FIFTH
WARDERS TO BEAUTIFY
SEVENTH STREET
THEY ARE NOW UNSIGHTLY
1t Was So Reported at the Meeting
of the Women's Civic League
Held Yesterday
Afternoon.
THEY ARE NOW UNsIGHTLY

There was large attendance at the
opening fall meeting Of the Woman's
Civic league held yesterday afternoon IN
the parlor of the Commercial club Mrs.
Condo Hamlin; president of the league,
presided. Chairman of the different ward
branches Of the league submitted their
reports of the summers work. Mrs. F.
w. Bergmeier, chairman of the Second
ward branch, stated that much success
had attended the branch's efforts in ex-
terminating burdocks. Mrs John Far
rington, representing the Fifth ward,
said that the women in her district had
held many meetings to encourage the
adoption of the new charter; they had
assisted in the opening of the Lafayette
playground, and were instrumental in
preventing the opening of another saloon
in the district. Forecasting future ef-
fort Mrs. Harrington stated that the dis
tr1ct she represented intended turning
the unsightly triangles now conspicuous
along West Seventh street into neat and
decorative plots. Mrs. Hawkins chair
man of the Sixth ward branch, was un-
able to be present yesterday. Her re-
port was read by Miss Harriet Smith,
secretary. The report showed that the
Sixth ward branch had paid particular
attention to sanitary work. The Eighth
ward branch is apparently the banner
branch of the league, so far as work Is
concerned. Many public men addressed
the members at their fortnightly meet
ings. The members had visited the city
council in a body, calling it's attention
to the necessity of beautifying the ap-
proaeh to Como park. They had urged
the passage of the resolution directing
the street railway company to comply
with its contract to curb and boulevard
in the center of University avenue, from
Victoria street to the city limits. They
had been given to understand that the
resolution would be passed. They were
surprised and disappointed that it was
not
Miss Harriet Smith read a report of
the executive council of which she is
secretary. The council had been very
active all summer. Five meetings had
been held.
Mrs Herbert Davis and Mrs. Condo
Hamlin were selected to represent the
league at the annual meeting of the State
Federation of Woman's Clubs now being
held in Duluth.
Mrs. William Ely BramhaI gave a re-
port of the National Municipal league
convention held last month in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Bramhall expatiated on the beau
ties Of the Milwaukee club house, whose
comfort and convenience should be an
incentive, she thought, to st. Paul club
women, who were in need of a similar
structure.
Home" was the subject of an address
delivered by Mrs. Mary B. James. Mrs.
James gave short history Of the work
the United States government has &C
compltshed in its state experimental
farms. She said Germany's wonderful
progress along all lines might be traced
to its care Of the individual, and the
home and to It's thorough supervision
over all food products. She commended
the National Household Economic asso-
citation for the interest it was awakening
among women in regard to pure foods
and sanitary conditions. She stated that
Minnesotas state experimental farm was
doing a great work
The regular monthly meeting Of the
w C. T. q. conference will be held in
the Y M c. A. rooms, Thursday, Oct.
4, at 5 p. m. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Mrs Newell H. Clapp has issued in
vitations for a euchre party to be given
Thursday Afternoon, Oct. IL, at her home
on Portland avenue IN honor of Miss
Lulu Shandrew.
Mrs C. A. Dibble, the retiring chairman
of the educa tional committee Of the Wo-
mans Civic league, entertained the
children Of the Lafayette school chorus
Sunday evening at her home on Summit
avenue.
The board of managers Of the Day
Nursery met yesterday at Relief hall.
Mrs. Swinburne, Of Highwood. and Mrs.
E. H Judson, were named visitors for
Of1cAr of7{
were cared for by the nursery. Miss
White, the matron, noted the assistance
rendered the nursery by the ST. Valentine
band, an organization Of young people
On the West side Since Feb IA, s24
worth Of groceries has been contributed.
Louisville, KY, have issued invitations
for the marriage of their daughter, Ann
Rachel, to Arson Albert Bigelow, OF this
city The wedding will take place at
Fourth avenue Presbyterian church A
wedding breakfast will follow the cere-
mony at the Gait house. Mr. and Mrs.
Bigelow will be at home Thursday Nov.
IS and %. at SO7 Ashland avenue.
Mrs. Bean, of Saltwater has issued
noon in honor of Miss Nelson, one of
the autumn brides. A number of st. Paul
people will attend.
MIS-. Joseph OIIOuS save lOIICICOA
Monday at her home on Marshall avenue
in honor of Miss Gilbert, of Detroit,
Mich. Covers were laid for twelve
A IAmber of young women are plan
ming TO give a bazaar the latter part
of this month al Seminary hall for the
benefit of the Babies home on Lincoln
avenue. Those having charge of the ar
fair are: Miss Lu Frisk. Miss Sadie Ssr-
gent, Miss Frisk, Miss Anna Stevenson.
Miss Caroline Salisbury, Miss Winifrad
al n do
The Ladies' Aid society of St. James
English Evangelical Lutheran church.
will meet at Mrs. Layerings', 723 Martin
street at 2:3O D. M. tomorrow. \
Miss Amy Paulding, telegraph editor
of the West Superior Telegram. is visit
ing friends in ST. Paul.
Miss Nellie "A. Hope, of Dayton ayenue