The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-20
CELEBRATES BIG DAY

It was the First Presbyterian church
that sheltered the Hammond Woman's
club thirteen years ago. when it met
and organized with forty-five brave
and hopeful members.
After the period OF its infancy had
passed and the club had gained strength
and confidence, 1t naturally wanted to
go out into the world and the little
church babe it God-speed. But after
several years of experience and growth
1t returned today to its first meeting
place and was accorded a most gra-
cious and hearty welcome by the clubs
new president. Mrs. Jeanne l. Sawyer.
together with the ex-presidents in the
receiving line.
The auditorium was well filled with
happy and expectant faces of members,
glad to return to another years work
and pleasure
Promptly at o'clock the president
called the meeting to order. and in a
pleasant conversational tone. made a
few appropriate remarks. She said
That she was not going to make a
speech. for it was not good form to
sound the bugle too loud at the be-
ginning of the battle. but after the bat
tie had been won"
Mrs. Sawyer spoke Of plans and de-
sires along different lines of work for
the coming year. but emphasized the
wish which is uppermost in the mind
of each member. that of paying for
the lot on which we will eventually
locate our permanent home
In her earnest and comprehensive
talk Mrs. Sawyer certainly won the
confidence and admiration Of the Of
ficers and members of the Hammond
Woman's club
The president then announced that,
through the courtesy and influence of
Mrs. J. F. Riley. one of the clubs val
ued members. we were to be accorded
the rare treat of listening to artists
from the Chicago Conservatory. a
school of music and dramatic art. She
first introduced Mrs Gertrude Gross
cup-Perkins wife of Mr. walton Per-
kins. who is president of the conser-
vatory he is noted for his interpreta-
ton Of the great masters, and is
composer of considerable merit. Mrs.
Perkins is a graduate of Leipsic con-
servatory, and ranks among the best
a charming pesonality. and with her
rich soprano voice. held her audience
spell-bou while she sang a group
of German. French and English songs.
She was accompanied on the piano by
Miss Henrietta Weber, an artist of
marked ability.
Miss Weber is a graduate Of the
Berlin conservatory and carried OFF
many honors from Leipsic
Miss Weber favored the audience
with two instrumental selections. and
graciously responded to hearty en-
core
The next number. an original lecture
recital, Eugene Field" was given bv
Mrs. Mabel Lewis Howatt who is at
the head of the School of Expression
at the Chicago conservatory
Mrs, Howatt gave some Of the old
poems of the much beloved Poet Eugene
Field, namely Seem Things at Night"
Just Before Christmas" ''Winkin.
Blinkfn and Nod which are always
appreciated. but rendered in her artis-
tic manner and rich mellow voice, add
ed very much to the enjoyment of the
afternoon. She responded to an en-
thusiastic encore. with a selection of
her own composition. entitled Madam
oselle.' which was exceptionally fine
Throughout this most delightful aft
ternoon the hand of the efficient social
committee was evident in the artistic
arrangements of the pretty golden-rod
and yellow daisies, which were ar
ranged so that they gave a very home
like appearance to the meeting place
The club colors, yellow and white were
also carried out in the dainty refresh
ments which were served by the So
eial committee, with Mesdames Chas
Wilson chairman. and Charles Mon
nett, vice chairman. during the social
hour. The success of the meeting in
every particular demonstrated that
the high standard which the club has
is to be lived UP to the
coming year.
MRS. J. S. BLACKBURN,
Reporter.