Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-07
American WOman's League

The Los Angeles chapter of the
American Woman's league Is solving
the all-absorbing problem, What are
the social advantages of the American
Woman's league?" The financial prop
osition dominates during the period of
organization, then follows the educa-
tional features through the formation
of classes in the homes of the members
or halls rented for that purpose. But
the real social life begins with the oc-
cupancy of a chapter house.
One of the most delightful features
of the new Los Angeles chapter house.
1882 West Forty-ninth street (reached
by the Broadway and Forty7eighth
street carr is the association enjoyed
by the little group of women who daily
gather in the charming club rooms.
There are six rooms given over to good
fellowship. for study and music, which
give members an ample opportunity to
establish the most friendly and frater-
nal relations. But perhaps the social
feature that most appeals is the hearty
welcome accorded them at any chapter
house in the United States, which is
of unspeakable value to tourists, for
he chapter house becomes the real
home to any member visiting the city
The Los Angeles business office had
guests from Maine to Mexico-from
coast to coast. But more gracious
hospitality can now be extended In the
new chapter house, open from to B
every day and on Saturdays from 3
to 9. these hours being strictly observed
every day except Sunday, when the
chapter house is closed.
The house warming yesterday was
an epoch in the history of the Los
Angeles chapter, as it is the first chap
ter house on the coast, and members
came from all the surrounding chap
ters to celebrate, as they co-operated
in the effort to win 1t. The day VIII
come when the Los Angeles chapter
will take possession of the finest chap
ter house in the country, the gift of E.
a. Lewis founder of the American
Woman's league. But the first chapter
house, won in The Los Angeles Herald
contest, through the personal effort
and sacrifice of the members of the
American Womans league throughout
the United States, backed by the finan-
cial generosity of E. G. Lewis ana Mrs
Pearl Adams Spaulding. will remain
almost as sacred as shrine-a place
unspeakably dear to every member
whose splendid cooperation won the
bungalow. In their eyes the chapter
house is quite perfect, the comfort and
beauty of the rooms, the invigorating
ocean breeze. the delightful compan-
ionship. being a compensation for the
long car ride through the'prettiest part
of Los Angeles. Later tennis court
will be laid out for the members Of the
league.
IT is especially requested that all
business of the Los Angeles chapter
be transacted through the office, 1882
West Forty-ninth street, by mail or
in person. All meetings will be held
on the grounds and in the chapter
house until the weather prevents, and
our own comments will be made in The
Los Angeles Herald. Many delightful
plans are being made for the social
life of the chapter house, as 1t is the
aim of the officers to stimulate the So
cial features. Among the extracts
from the book now being written by
the members of the Los Angeles chap
ter are the following:
Here's wishing heartiest greet
ings and many happy years of JOY
in the comfort and utility of the
chapter house. Permit me to eX-
tend congratulations to the largest
chapter in the league for its splen-
did achievement in working for
and deservedly winning the bungas
low for our home. administrative
and class work. for the fine piano,
the lot and the diamond ring, MAX
ing our chapter the owner of $3.50
worth of property. Think we may
Justly shout aloud:
(Tune. prince of Pilsen.D
All hail to our loyal league. true hearts
Who by their valor won
The fine piano and bungalow,
lot and diamond too.
Well gather from homes,
Well gather from shops
To drink deeply the benefits
In music culture, art. health and
strength,
For the American woman's League.
And here's to our founder
Great and brave,
who through his wisdom fraught
The wonderful plan OF the Womans
70 tnacS them where e'er they be
To pull together the world around,
And raise their standard high
with purity. courage and truth
Our creed-Uplifting humanity
MARY E. JENKINS. !
am very much pleased. I do
not see how the bungalow can be
improved for the use of the chap
ter.-Mary F. Cline.
think it is an ideal situation for
the chapter house.-Myra p. Conner.
Deliehtedi-Mrs. Brotman
The Gem City chapter of Los
Gatos. Cal, held a public meeting
in the Christian church, the prin-
eipal feature being an address by
Mrs. Alice NJ. Gillett, delegate to the
national convention at University City,
ST. Louis. Mrs. Gillett told of the
work of the league from an educational
standpoint, giving members an en-
larged view of this wonderful organ