The courier., 1902-12-06

Allen Poe. and Mrs Karges gave a bio
graphical sketch OF this poet A bio
graphical sketch of Lafayette was given
by Mrs. Kempton, the history lesson was
conducted by Mrs. Huzinger.
The meeting OF the woman's club
Monday afternoon will be In charge of
the art department. There will be an
exhibit of pictures. baskets. typography.
ceramics. wood carving, and so forth.
all done by members OF the club. Mrs.
e. Lewis Baker will sing ELLA Stella
Considente." by Robaudi. with flute OBJ
ligato by Mr.. Baker Miss Josephine
Poynter Will recite THE Red Fam" with
musical accompaniment.
woman's rights before the law Is a
subject which has been widely discussed
before the various clubs of late. A
prominent attorney. speaking recently
before the Irving Park Sorosis. among
other things said: ''You women have
carried the day so far I'm everything you
have attempted to do. and you can have
anything you want In the way of legis-
lation. You can have the ballot. too. II
you want Il and ask for It."
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1t has been decided by the Interna-
tional Council of Women for Christian
and Patriotic Service that IL viii take
action as a body in opposing the election
Of Reed Smoot the senatorial nominee
from Utah. The members of the Inter-
national Council give II as their opinion
that, whether personally Mr.. Smoot Is or
IL not polygamist. the seating of any
member OF the Mormon Church in the
United States senate would be inadvis-
able.
The Lotos club met on Thursday with
Mrs. w. b. Ogden. Mrs. Ogden led In
the discussion of the servant question.
The discussion was very interesting
one and was participated In by nearly
all who were present. but the ladies say
that the servant problem Is still an open
question. Besides club members those
present were Mrs. r. D. Levering Miss
Roundy. and Mrs. Thompson of Califor-
MIA. The annual banquet OF the club
will he given February the eighth.
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The home department of the Woman's
club met Thursday afternoon. Miss
Bouton talked on domestic science re-
lating to the home Cleanliness. order.
economy. were the subdivisions of the
subject. Miss Bouton spoke OF the work
being accomplished by the domestic sci
ence department at the university The
students of that department are giving
instructions in the Central and Belmont
schools and have under their instruction
one hundred and fifty children. At the
Fl. Bsgnall will talk on "Adulteration
Of Foods"
Sorosis met with Mrs. A. r. Hill, Tues
day afternoon. The hostess was also
the leader and gave a delightful ex-
position Of Scottish Music" A his
torical sketch was followed by the char
acteristics of Scottish music and song.
Then Scottish psaimody and dance
music were taken up. Gaelic music was
spoken Of as the music Of the Highlands
to distinguish II from that of the Low
lands. Instrumental illustrations of the
characteristics were given by the leader.
and vocal illustrations by Miss Wilson.
who sang with expression. Bonnie
Doom" Gala Water" Farewell to
Lochaber," "wearin' AVA. Jean" and
THE Flowers o. the Forest" The fact
that the leader was Scotch added much
to the interest OF the program. Scotch
short bread and tea were served in ac-
cordance with the national custom.
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The executive board of the General
Federation of women's Clubs met last
week in Washington for several days
session. Mrs. Dimies T. s. Denison pre-
sided. and all of the fifteen members of