The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-06-06
Edited by Philanthropic Depart
ment.of o. w. c.

may z0Lns
Mrs. Sterret, delegate to the bien-
NAL convention held at Council Bluffs
read a report in which she gave
graphic description of wreck and
told of some thrilling experiences of
some of the delegates. Her contempt
for limited clubs was quite apparent.
The chairman of the Philanthropic
department asked the club for 500
for the Hospital fund which was
promptly and cheerfully given.
The reports of the several depart
ments were given which showed that
the work of the year had been very
satisfactory. This being the annual
election of officers the following
were elected:
Mrs. Richard Burke, President.
Miss Leoni MCMILLAN, LIST v. P.
Mrs. Byron Sewers, End v. P.
Mrs. Kemble, 3rd v. P.
Mrs. r. w. Clayton, 4th v. P.
Mrs. w. R. Sterret, 5th v. P.
Mrs. Herbert Coke, Recording Sec
rotary.
Mrs. B. o. Jerrel, Corresponding
Secretary.
Miss Carrie Madison, ITreasurer.
o. e. s.
The writer having received a
cordial invitation from Mrs.
Stanton, worthy matron of New
Sharon chapter to visit them, accom-
panied Deputy Grand Matron, Mrs.
Geneva last Tuesday evening when
she went to inspect the work.
New Sharon has the reputation
among Masons of having the true
spirit of hospitality and to this we
heartily agree. The Eastern Stars
throughout did their work thoroughly
and earnestly and were highly COM
mended by Mrs. Geneva, who gave
them the honor of standing with two
others who do the best work in her
Jurisdiction, which includes 16
chapters.
The writer had an added pleasure
of pride in our grand officer, who is
efficient and painstaking in every de-
tail. She served us faithfully as
worthy matron and it was with
pleasure we saw her made the re-
cipient of grand chapter honors.
We returned to Oskaloosa pleased
with our visit and grateful to all who
made our visit so comfortable, espe-
cially the worthy matron who took
US into her home as one of her own.
Our members who went to OF
tumwa with the Knights Templar to
commemorate Ascension Day, were
most Hospitality entertained by mem
bers of Malta Commandery and their
ladies. Nothing was left undone that
would add to our comfort and enter
tainment. The Wapello club rooms
were also thrown open to us. The
dancing hall, with its attractive
colonial fire place, the bowling alley
and cosy reception rooms make this
q charming resort for all who are
fortunate enough 10 have an entire.
One delightful feature of the days
pleasure was an invitation to re-
ception given to the Woman's club
by its president, Mrs. s. 81. Harper,
in her beautiful home which has just
been completed. This home is ex-
auisitely finished and furnished and
on every hand surprises delight the
eye and show the taste and refine
ment of a cultured woman. Mrs.
Harper and Mrs. A. g. Harrow, who
is vice-president, are supported by
corps of successful workers. This is
proven by their record, which is un-
surpassed by any other club, as
young in Iowa, 1t was organized
only last year and it began it's exist
ence with membership of 100. Now
over $50 names of some of the best
women of ottumwa are on the roster.
Like the Chicago clubs the Ottumwa
organization has let aside one day
on its list for it's own members,
day when the women who have been
travelling ABOUT and seeing new
things may give the others some of
the benefits of their wanderings. This
is interesting and helpful and If we
emulate our sisters we might derive
much pleasure for ourselves.
Kings Daughters.
The supper served by the Kings
Daughters in the basement Of the
Methodist church on Saturday even
ing was fairly well attended. AS they
always do they spread an excellent
meal in splendid style and cleared a
neat sum to be added to the fund for
their ward in the new hospital.
Mothers Clubs.
The last meeting of the year in the
Fifth ward was held on April 20.
Election of officers resulted In Mrs.
F. b. Reid, president, Mrs. Henry
Lane, yice-president and Miss Cornie
Van Glider, secretary and treasurer.
An excellent paper was read by Mrs.
A. r. ". Hambleton and the meet
ing adjourned till commencement OF
school in the fall.
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