Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07
CLASS WORK STARTED.
Catholic Women's Association Had
 Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night.

Catnonc W0men's Association Had
 Enthusiastic Meeting Last Night.
 The meeting of the Catholic wo- mems association last evening was an unquailHeu success. The attendance was very large and the enthuiasm al- niost countless. Every phase of the Morh or the association was discussed " the members, who entered heartily Ilto making plans for the winter and .nen practically demonstrated their in- terest in the work bv ioinin@ IA classes in large numbers.
 The various teachers of the classas were present and spoke of the meth- ods used in teaching the work. Mise jennie O'Neill, principal of the lin coin school, who will take charge of the class in grammar and arithmetic. reaches these branches from a very practlcal standpoint. Her chief aim IS 10 teach the students to express themselves properly both orally and on paper. If the latter can be done the former will also be done. so es- pecial attention is given to writing letters and simple compositions. The more technical parts of grammar come in only as the inquiring mind of the students seek to know the reasons for what they are doing. In the arithmetic class stress is laid on keep ing accounts, fractions, percentage and simple interest.
 The art work teacher will be Miss Josephine Egan. She displayed sam- Dies of lace. embroidery. etc, to illus trafe the work of the class. This is always a large and enjoyable class and this year will be more so than ever.
 The dressmaking teacher will be Miss Sheridan, who has been head dressmaker at Curran' store for sonic time. There will probably have to be at least two classes in this work
 Miss Anita Woisard spoke Of French which she will teach this winter as she did last. The language is taught by the use Of objects and as the desire of almost all is to converse as soon as possible, the conversation method ia used to large extent.
 Miss Loretta Hayes, the teacher of last years physical culture class will take the class this year. Tn addition to the regular physical culture course, basket ball team will probably be formed of which Miss Hayes will take Tcharge. This class, of course, is al- ways the most popular and the en- rollment fast evening was very satis- | factory.
 The glee club will be directed by Miss Dee, supervisor of music in the l public schools. who so successfully conducted the glee club at the High school. Miss Dee takes the class with the understanding that the members | will patiently and earnestly take up the rudiments of music leaving the songs for the latter part of the course. This met with the entire approval of the members, even the members of the l girls High school glee club who were present to join the one to be formed at the association. It is expected that concert can be given by the club late | in the winter assisted by the members of the elocutiOn class which will be taught by Miss Minnehan. Miss | Minnehan outlined the work of the class which will consist of breathing exercises, arm movement, vocal ex- ercises, reading and reciting. Stress was laid upon reading i'll this class ] for the benefit of those who desire to take LID the work simply with view l to be able to read aloud pleasantly, while also special elocutionary talenI l will be developed.
 l The shorthand taught at the asso- citation is, for the benefit of those who have but a little time each week to put upon the study of stenography. I AlTfhe members of the class last year reioined this year and there are sew oral beginners. The class is already filled out but if others wish to join new class will be formed. Ihls IS true of all the classes, if necessary, naw r, classes will be formed. Anyone 5asiring to join any class may do so ,,Y. r,olTing anpffcatfon to Miss Corden, I tIa superintendent, any evening Lnls
 ysyoal If is desirable to join lne
 cIassas at once as they all begin ln-
 Ynadiately and it is well for all to have the first lesson together
 Tha class fees are as follows: For ,,bysicaI culture, $2.00; for art WorK,
 Trench glee club and elocution, 9l each: for grammar and arithmetlc, I Shorthand and dressmaking, ou cents each. 4,,o,,
 discussed. It was decided to give the whist parties on each Thursday even l ing as was done last year, a comInlltee being appointed each evening to taKe charge of the next whist party. One | change, however, was decided upon. As refreshments are served eacn WeeN and some small prizes given tn tnc VIII ner. if was thought best that each member should give 10 cents q week
 instead of five as was done last year. 1t was also voted that every fourth week the party should be open to I friends of tho members, both ladies and gentlemen.
 After the business was completed, | the members met tEc teachers ana ar
 engagements were made for the first | class meetings. On next Thursday evening the first social evening of the season will oc- cur. All friends, beth gentlemen ana ladies, are invited to attend The com mittee in charge consists of Mrs Ma ] Ioney, Mrs Quinn, Mrs Hayes, Mrs
 Mcclure, Miss Lord and Miss Lar kin.
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