The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-08

stitution. all Of the time has not been
devoted to self-improvement Believing
thai the club stands for something even
better and higher than mere sef-culture;
the Woman's club has sought singly and
by active cooperation with the State clubs,
through the State Federation and the other
ton OF both Of which federation they are
charter members. to meet and cope with
the social questions OF our state and city;
thus believing that a public library was
among the greatest needs OF Houston. the
club ADA essed petition TO Mr. Carnegie
asking for assistance in erecting a library
building. II was red letter day IN the
calendar when his answer came. promising
$4,000 " the usual requirements we met
with. With the assistance Of the other
literary clubs Of the city and n generous
co opera ton OF our fellow citizens. the re-
ouiremcnts were met and II is only a ques-
tion OF time when the FIRST visible monu-
ment Of the Gibbs labors will be reality.
The club has not neglected its phian.
thropic fca turc For several years. annual
Christmas trees were given TO the poor
children q the city. and many little lives
frightened by the generous gifts. During
the Spanish American war considerable
sum was raised to purchase comforts for
our home company, which had been among
the first to go TO the front. Generous as
sistance has also been given 10 the storm
sufferers. free Kindergarten Of Galveston,
Jacksonville fire sufferers and numereus
other charities At a recent meeting $50
was appropriated toward the statue OF
stephen Austin to be erected by the
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The clubs growth hns been steady
Rnd healthy one. Beginning with eight
charter members. II has now a membership
Of forty earnest women. who have caught
the keynote OF the civilization of to-day
to do for others what they can not do for
themselves: Of women who Will be found
In the future. as In the past. In the vain
guard, ready to take up new duties, as the
/ occasion calls.
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The Current Literature Club.
In 1899 the Current Literature club was
organized by Mrs 81 Packard and Mrs.
Horace Booth.
This little club confined itself to the
: novels of the day and when these books
are talked about each member is able TO
say whether they are poor or good what
is their circulation, VINO Is the author, some
/ thing Of his life and other publications,
! Its object is not hard study, but Simply
10 keep In touch with current literature,
not only by reading and discussing the late
novels and late works OF all kinds, but
| each roll call Is answered with the nara.
J tion OF "a current event.
The membership is limited to twenty five
and is always full The date Of meeting
| Is Wednesday morning OF each week at 10
O'Clock at the residence of some one mem.
Der
This club is member OF the City Fed
GRAFTON and IS thoroughly in accord with
all literary, civic aud art organizations IN
the city. In addition to the current lit
! voted 10 the study Of art.
At the close Of the years work ia the
woods We HE away to enjoy our annual
happy time can he spent by club women
/ when on pleasure bent. and not man,
too, to be found in miles.
/ once n wear. however, we give all HON.
nge due the dear husbands by entertaining
for their pleasure alone.
II was one of these delightful occasions
which was enjoyed by the wives and hus-
bands Of the Current Literature club when
| Mrs b. r Bonner threw open her lively
home. The program was composed OF
muscle both vocal and instrumental aud
an interesting paper read by Mrs. NJ. c.
CuIerper This was in the form OF cluO
prophecy and being very personal. brought
forth great deal Of merrment. The most
Important part Of the program was yet TO
| be reachcd-that Of serving the refresh
ments and Il was then and there that Cur
rent Literature women learned practically
how to rule man.
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Houston Heights Literary Club,
This club has the distinction Of being the
first one formed in this suburb OF Houston
1t was organized in January, 1900, with
twenty members Mrs. c. X. Cummings as
president. Its object as stated was: MI
tual instruction aud amusement; also 20
encourage and foster In the community
more lively interest I'm literature.
\ delightful course Of study in American
. literature aud In ancient history has been
! enjoyed by the club and they feel that the
objects Of their organization are being wei
: carried out The program Of their last
meeting viii give an idea Of the work being
done az present, which was as follows
2 Reading. "Rome's Greatest Statesmen
p Caesa~ and Cato" Questions on the history
e of Rome Spelling match of Roman names
s St Peters and the Vatican
Several social events marked the FIRST
years OF growth, and these were not tn,
least beneficial factors I'm the development
Of the newly formed circle.
e The club lost no time In taking its pac,
4 In tho City Federation and a good mem
S progress always.
Meetings are held each Monday ut tn,
e residence Of some member. l. w l..