The San Francisco call., 1908-12-14

u A WOIlSn. lie magic Ol klnuHeSS
! peculiar to the season causes pet
ty problems TO be forgotten, and the
clubwomen work to fill the vacancies
in the lives of their poorer sisters. The
clubwoman is the medium of charity.
She appeals to those rich in the luxu-
ries of the holiday and from their store
she supplies the needs that she has dis
covered around her. There is no per-
sonal gift here. 1t is only a new means
of equalization and distribution. These
methods have taken the place of the old
basket charity.
The Corona club held Christmas
jinks last Monday afternoon. The spirit
Of st. Nicholas prevailed, and the pro-
gram for the day opened with a pre-
sentation of juvenile selections. The
members of the club. attired in the cos
tunes of school days, promenaded to
their seats and opened the musical pro-
gram with numbers from the Juvenile
symphony The leader was Mrs
George Norton, and solos We're given
on the toy instruments by Mrs. Arthur
L. Sobey and Mrs. w. d. Keyston. Reel
tations and songs followed, by Mrs
Alfred Mccullough and Mrs. J. w.
Reiss. The clubrooms were then dark
ened and the mysterious rites of the
initiatory degree in the guise of club
| u.
The author of the farce, Mrs. John
Bullock, led the 81 particiants into the
charmed circle, the number being sym
bolical of the remaining days in 1908
The mirth provoking situations and
witticisms kept the audience merry
with laughter. Mrs. E. B. Carson pre-
sided at the piano The success of the
affair was due TO the clever arrange
ment OF Mrs. Robert Wallace and her
x11tf TOO. -I,<.I l. II,
ernoon.
The address of the occasion was de-
livered by Mrs. George Fredericks.
president of the club. The day was
brought to a close with the banquet. at
which the effective decoration in hol-
day symbols was the work of Mrs. A.
H. Knopn and her committee.
The California club will hold its reg
ular meeting Tuesday afternoon at the
clubhouse in Clay street. when plans
will be discussed for the new county
hospital The address of the day will
be given by DIR. Philip King Brown of
the hospital, and the program is in
charge of Mrs. Jacob Brandt, chairman
OF the social science department. of the
club. DIR. George c. Adams will also
speak on 'Woman's Responsibility To-
ward the Morals of Youth" The music
will consist of vocal selections by Miss
May Newman.
The Pacific Coast Women's Press as
sociation will celebrate members dav,,
this afternoon at its meeting and an
interesting program has been outlined
by Mrs Florence Richmond, chairman
OF the literature committee. An ad
dress will be given by Mrs. Amelia
Truesdell. author of Francesca Reina
on Historic Landmarks In and About
Boston,. Mrs. Truesdell's recent visit
to these places will give color to her
lecture. Among the soloists win be
Miss Ella Atkinson and Mrs. II q
Crothers, with Mrs S. II. Beckett at the
piano.
Mrs. w. c. Morrow will preside AT
the meeting. and among those on the
reception committee will be:
Mrs. Florence RichmondlMrs. Joel Lichtner
Mrs Josephine Martin Mrs. Sophie Gardner
Mrs. Ella NJ Sexton Mrs. Mabel Chilson
Mrs. Laura \. Pinney
The organization committee OF the
Mothers congress will hold a meeting
Friday afternoon at o'clock at the
girls high school at Scott and OFarreu
strets,
The Cap and Bells club will stage
their comedy The Shades OF Shake
speare" Wednesday evening and the
event is anticipated by a large num-
ber OF guests as well as club members.
Mrs. Thomas Morffew is to be chair
man for that evening. The unique pro-
gram will be followed by dancing.