The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-26

very noticeable increase of interest
in local affairs of the week. Many Of
the members seemed to awaken for
the first time to the fact that the clubs
of Butte are destined to play an import
ant part in local affairs, civic and other
wise.
A certain matter which will be an
bounced publicly was discussed and the
women, many Of whom never before
spoke on any subject, rose to their feet
and voiced their sentiments. 1t is mat
ter which aroused indignation and re-
sentiment also. One in which every true
woman Is interested. Committees will
work quietly and there will be some sur
brised politicians in Butte later on.
And very soon one at least will be
brought to a realizing sense Of his posi-
ton and forced to do his duty what he
was elected to do. Every week new sub
jects are brought up for discussion and
especially affairs of local import. The
clubs are constantly increasing In men,
bership; more and more do the intelli-
gent women Of Butte express desire
to join a club.
In all but the Woman's club the men,
bershp is limited, but in that splendid
department club all can find club home.
Many women who joined simply yielding
In the club they have enjoyed every mo-
ment. That in the discussions they have
learned much they could not have any
other way.
Regarding the actions of the Woman's
club last Wednesday the members are
greatly dissatisfied, to put it mildly, at
the false reports circulated by word of
mouth and in the press. and the editor
of this department has been asked to
correct such reports. In the first place
the Woman's club has not sc an ed its
mi d. 1t IS OF the same m nd Still, and
that is to own club house of it's own
despite the obstructionists.
There is one member, perhaps two or
three, not more. who want to put every
obstruction they can in the way of the
club owning its own home. Everyone
understands just why. OF course it will
be in way triumph for the woman
who is president of the club to earn its
home while she is in the chair. And they
(these obstructionists) Of all the club,
are the only ones who do not
want the present president to have
that honor. But she will. It has been
a rule of the club that no business of the
club was to be printed, but when one
member deliberately broke this rule, the
others had to follow suit or be censured.
1t is to be hoped the rule regarding the
suppression of all business will be en-
forced for it is leading to friction, Ill
feeling, and is a cause for regret to all
members who have the good of the club
at heart. Take this meeting of Wednes-
day. Instead Of the ladies Giving sigh
of relief" one and all real club members
felt inexpressibly sorry that delay in
the work was necessary. The ladies who
composed the committee which looked up
lots, say they had no difficulty in raising
money. But as the men who offered the
money at or per cent forbade the use
of their names before the club, their
names were not used.
One leading and representative man
said: Il will gladly let you have the
money, but my name must not be used
before the club until all arrangements
have been made. 1 do not want my Of
fer to be bruited in the papers next day
with details, location of property, etc.
1t would probably be so written that the
property would get a black eye" The
women who compose that committee are
two of the most popular, progressive,
business understanding women in Butte.
So they acquiesced and would not give
his name And their statement that they
could get the money was without Ques-
zion DeLeVeQ by all out the aforesaid OD-
structionists.
Unanimously the WomanS club voted
to build a club house and they will do
so. And each move as it is made will
not be heralded in the papers. The same
men who are willing to lend the money
before are so STILL The only reason the
lot decided on was not purchased was
because the option on it ran out just the
day before the club met. Owing to the
wide publicity given it's probable pur-
chase others decided they wanted it and
so gave an advance on the price and Sc
cured it. And this will be repented so
long as publicity is given every action of
the Woman's club.
Tuesday night the members of the
Ethical club received their first lesson in
physical culture under the guidance of a
competent teacher. A good attendance
was present and lively interest mani
tested In the work. 1t has been decided
to devote part of each meeting to re-
view Of the lesson. This Is but tt, ho
ginning Of a course in physical cut Are
that will run through the winter. TIE
members anticipate much better health
because of these exor Uses. Next Tues
day right i lesson in mental therapeutics
will he given and the following Tuesday
the literature department will have
Goods and Heroes Of the North" The