, 1904-04-30

| MISS AtWell were among the PERFORM
ers. The program was an excellent
enc. all those taking part sustaining
the w%ell-earned reputation of the club
for good music. Old friends Of Mrs
brewster thought they discerned a
shade Of Improvement since her 10
cent visit to Boston. but she has al
ways pleased them so we'll that It may
possibly have been their pride In their
old favorite that attuned their ears.
Miss Ada Reid rendered some selec-
tons on the organ that caused her to
be heartily encored.
The public library has recently re-
celved as private donations two popu-
lar noyels-"Nellle West" by Wells.
from Mrs. Peckenpaugh. and Mr..
Isaacs" by Crawford. from Mrs. Dim.
mitt. This Is an excellent time of the
year for individuals to examine the
winters accumulation of books with an
idea of such contributions for the pub
lie good, and numerous volumes which
the IL will carelessly place on
their shelves perhaps to leave unop-
ened for months or evcn years. would
II given to the library prove of pleas
ure and profit to many readers. This
is particularly r of juvenile literat-
urc. a class OF books which are eventu.
ally outgrown in all families INT for
which there is in the library a con
slant demand which 1t is impossible
to adequately fill with the funds IN
hand. The age for issuing cards was
recently reduced from fourteen to
twelve years. and it is a pleasure to
see the joyous little people proudly en-
jcying their new privileges and buzz
ing eagerly in their corner like little
bees among the flowers. Shall they
seek in vain for intellectual sweets,
while discarded volumes cumber H.
brary shelves or are even ~neglectfully
.Telegated to the attic? The Carnegie |
building, of which all are so proud,
grows apace, II a little individual
aided, perhaps, by some
will accumulate a library to
in it, which will befit its ele-
gance and beauty.
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The Jolly Eight will play tonight
with Mrs. Farley Mathison.
Mrs. Chaplin will entertain the Pres
byterian aid society on Wednesday aft
ernoon of next week, and the Cattle
dral Guild will meet with Mrs. Lee at
the anne time.
At the meeting Of the Browning club
Monday evening. which was held with
Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Gibson officiated as
and the organization studied
its first American play. the selection
being Nathan Hale" by Clyde Fitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson have donated the
to the public library. Today
occurs the ninety-second anniversary
Of the birth of the illustrious Brown
ing, and the club which bears his name
will commemorate the event at a ses-
sion held for general convenience on
Tuesday evening next with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gibson. A Browning program
will be presented and the occasion will
be a notable one in other ways.
Public interest in the new Shake
speare club increases daily. but the
date for the first meeting is still held
allegiance. TO the list of directors
announced last week are added the
names of Miss Middlekauff, Miss June
and Mr.. w. f. Chaplin, who
have consented to act as leaders.
The concluding literary session Of
he Clio club for the season was held
evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
The paper, whose theme was
Recent English Poets" was contribut-
I'd by Mrs. Slosson and read by Mrs.
Prof. Merz led the discussion
and the reading was given by Prof.
A business session will be-
held on the 10th of May with Miss
Hebard, at which time officers will be
and plans for the study of next
year outlined.
The ladies of the West Side church
served a splendid supper at North Star
nall Saturday evening. although a
blizzard at 5 o'clock prevented
the attendance of many who had plann-
ed to be present. There was an en-
dancing party in the evening,
and a fancywork booth was well pat
ronized. the receipts at the stand be-
ing largely augmented by the pur-
of Mr.. Berry. who bought sew
eral fancy aprons. presumably to wear
while inspecting ties.
The next band oncert and dance
will be on next Friday evening, May G..
and will eclipse any former attempt
Of the band. The dance music will be
by the band orchestra of twelve pieces.
under the leadership of Prof. Jones,
who has had the orchestra in hand for
weeks, which promises well for
that organization. Following is the
band program:
March, Our Chaperone" New.
a. Jciies
(The directors compliments to Mrs.
M. f. lngerSoll.)
Selection from the Passion. Haydn
Concert waltzes, Spanish Ameri-
can" A. Jones
Gems from popular comic operas,
Red Hussar." Paul Jones" and
Poor Jonathan"
Gavotte, simplicity. Thee. Moses
Cornet solo. Grand Russian Fan