New-York tribune., 1901-11-20

Tho c,,,b tea was in full swing and the tea
roar" as one of the members called it. was over
flowing the hall and resounding through the entre
building Members and guests were respienoent IN
rictrre hats and fancy waists. and the entertain
ment committee women were rushing about with
travs TO the imminent danger OF their neighoors
frills
We'll I declare.'' cried the chairman.
I'm glad to see you" responded the Clever Won-
an transferring a rolled sandwich from her right
hand to the edge of saucer and extending the
hand.
Il thought you didn't like club teas" said the
chairman edging in beside her friend
I'm glad to you" responded the Clever " ON
an. Ever SO much better than private teas They
much Informal; you're not responsible
for yourself any else, and the tea itself Is
more accessible and there plenty of chairs AND
is free from the chilling idea that II
solemn function
only the committee feel the weight Of re-
sponsibilty.' said the other. laughing But I'm
happy to-day, for my committee Is not the enter
tainment one
time. Here comes another tray; I've just had some
tea. and I'm going to have some chocolate
You wouldn't dare to do that at private tea
NO. you wouldn't This is my third piece of
cake" said the chairman. nibbling.
Il once took my nephew club tea, said the
Clever Woman 1T the monthly social of
one of those nice. jolly professional clubs. where
every one gets welcome II was on the books
He was twelve wears old then. and was always
of the ready adjustable kind you know. He shook
hands with women by the score, had three sand
wiches cups Of tea and six pieces of cake, and
declared that a woman's club one the jolliest
places he ever got into
THAT must have been the ideal club you prom
tsed TO describe to me- said the chairman.
1T was ways. But previous to that
very tea before my nephew and / in there
had been a programme of soul wearing length-tWo
hours and a half. If that club had begun its
meetings punctually- 1t never did, and its mem
hers always got home late to dinner. That wasn't
ideal
the first requisites In a club.
ct suppose they are, but that a dear old club,
ne,-ertheless. There wasn't much law and order at
the business meetings Such fights they had And
sfterward were good friends ever like school
hoys You see, they were ali OF the artistic tenn
nerament, more or less
what a dreadful club
..syo II was a lovely club. but il of the
,b.t needed a clubhouse TO lounge about in once
a,ber members. But il was too poor. Women need
ooaI cIIbhouses but, rule they viii not
IAN not support them We want to approach little
naarer 10 The mans idea OF a CLUB.
go. mon don't clubs for acquiring fnforma-
.;on an5 studying subjects. and we do.
.nls that sort of work belongs to the smaller
,,,h. which are more like classes, and have
latte obsect earnestly pursued. A big club, while
!. for social and informal discussion
oi.t.TeII we've had a nice little talk, SAID the
,h,,rroan rising. But now l must go and inter-
10. Ms West about the next committee meet
,ng Nv the way, next time we meet ooh Tor
s la1s- 80 ;e me about that club Of men and women
se, &C., b.loneed TO- a long while ago
sou s!.np Is that was club ahead OF its age.
sbaI ne glad to describe it. Goodby!