The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-25
CLUBS ron AMERICAN GIRLS.
Three IN Paris where stndents May lave
lnexpensively.

CLUBS FOR AMERfCAN GIRLS.
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from time to tim. clubs. homes and rem
s,,-r,.h.a S-oonroa.,,op -hich sra "A
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hosnelike ss u II possible Tor them to De-
and st rates which compare favorably with
pension rates.
One az ,ha oldest az these ch,bs eavs
80. w..s,. - ~. - !. - n
Sssess Wes"'t, snu .oo ouiy o"e '
Paris which y strictly nasionsi, 10 tne
-established bv Mrs. whiteIaw Reid, who
nav. tha rsns ~ IN. ho,,.a and a,ao the
aw :, :. : .Iso
eAPonsos Oh ING Uoa roc&n' -. as arc si'o
the others, b otherwise sef-supporting.
This homeNwas at first intended only Tor
the accommodation of art students. az it
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recent years studsnts Of music and also
those wishin: to study French have been
admitted.
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ine fequ'renon.s ,or Snperins any Oh
these ciuos are sinpie' One must give
good references. be unmarried, and under
20. The prices range from rs 20 % francs
vssx Candies Ara IN room and laundry
a. s,,-. Twso,v.sve doIisr. IN Fac.
VIII 60 ABOUT as ier an sso IN America. 80
one need not feel hat she 10 an object of
charity in any way.
The students' Hostel, the gift Of Mrs.
most recent OF these clubs, and it 10 also the
most elaborate.
Realizing the need Of q suitable lodging
place for girl students who were strangers
In Parh Mrs. Hon looked for a long time
location. 4 choice finally fell upon an Gid
hotel, formerly Q convent, in the Boulevard
st. Michel. in the very heart OF the Latin
Quarter.
Anew steps from the hostel are the Luxem-
bourg and the beaux Arts. Across the
Luxembourg gardens are the Julian.
Colarossi and Delaclnse academies OF paint
ing and sculpture. Despite the enova
tioDs which " wac necessary to mako the
old building retains an atmosphere OF
ancient days. especially in tho quaint old
garden at the back, with lite wells and
polished curbs.
The hostel 10 as much like me Martha
washington Hotel. New York, ON o small
scale. a. anything that can be thought
o.: , There re-. are 1 inrss rsecptisn rooms Tor
gucsts and their friends.
There ls an excellent library, compris-
Ing both English and French books; a large
dining room wnioh may De converted into
a huge lecture. room by opening q series
OF doors into the reception room and the
library, The girls rooms are furnished
each in . Inherent color. viii carpet. divan
and sofa pillows to match the wall paper.
and altogether the place 10 exceptionally
clean and attractive 10. every way.
BY paying the two francs initiation fee
any English speaking. girl in Paris may
avail herself OF the privileges OF the hostel
that In. tho privileges Of the library and
reading room. the CAFE and the baths. whis b
mean 90 much In Paris, where the native
Frennhmen batne I what resembles q
large dishpen,. and the two francs . year
or season admits ALSO to the tea room ac-
commodaSaons ana the frequent concerts.
lectures and other SOCIAL functions OF the
club.
Frequent lectures on music and art are
given and q woman teacher OF French
10 az the utsP1eaa OF al wishing TO avail
thennsetvos OF lessons AZ home, and In the
dining room there 70 q table set apart at
when rrench only - spoken
NOT the least attractlve feature OF his
new nostei le an nnrmary and q very up
TO date surgical ward presided over by q
trained nurse o on three Lays each
week v,seeo py the post physictAns in
rarls, VINO sive NOT Only advice but also
treatmens az greetiy reduced rates Tor
the Dement, o. the students.
~ the gardens &C me BACK are tea tables.
and there N aiso an enclosed tea room
Over the - room Q large studio, which
y splcno,o iestunc an1 ercet advantage
ing studio for their exclusive use. The