Los Angeles herald., 1910-10-19
Club News

Through the efforts OF Clara Short
ridge Foltz. president of the Votes for
Women club here, the flag OF the
United States fioated over the city at
half mast yesterday in respect to the
memory Of Julia Ward Howe. This is
the first time in this city, and pos
sibly the first time In the country,
that this courtesy has been shown
any woman, thus even in her death
did Mrs. Howe achieve a new distinc-
tion for womanhood. All Los An
geles club women feel proud that this
city was so quick to see the honor 1t
did itself by so honoring this great
woman.
Mrs. William Baurhyte, district pres
ident of the Federation of Women's
clubs, spoke before the Highland Park
Ebell club yesterday morning. The
value of federation work was espe-
ciallly emphasized and the best way of
achieving good results was proposed
The Importance of the section and de-
partment chairmen was urged by the
speaker, who said that only through
the faithful and systematic work Of
each woman so appointed could the
actual value of the federation work be
realized.
The members of Highland Park
Ebell united in passing a resolution
asking the city council to consider
the compromise concerning the pro-
posed bridge across the Arroyo Seco.
Following the meeting Mrs. Benja-
min Kirby entertained Mrs. Baurhyte
at luncheon, to which Mrs. Jane
Beatty, president of the club, and
other members Of the board were also
invited.
Mrs. A. L. Hamilton, president of
the California Congress of Mothers,
will preside at two meetings of the di-
rectors at 10 and 1880 o'clock in the
First Congregational church in Pasa-
dena Thursday. Several representa-
tives from the north will probably ar
rive today.
Representatives from all but two of
the D. A. r. of Southern California
assembled at Christopher's yesterday
for luncheon. The tables were deco
rater with roses and greenery, and
Mrs. w. w. Stilson, state regent,
introduced the different state officers
and chapter regents.
Mrs. Stilson also told something
about the proposed California room in
the Continental hall at Washington,
and after luncheon the members of
the association dQJOuIHOQ 4AllOlAAllAJ
to look at the furniture arranged by
the California Furniture company to
illustrate the manner in which it is
proposed to furnish this room. Rugs
were also selected, and the exhibition
of a picture showing the corridor in
the old mission at San Juan CapiS-
trapo was a feature of the view at the
California Furniture company. This
painting, by Miss Helen Coon, has
been purchased by Mrs. James w.
Johnson and will be presented to the
California room by her. Mrs Thomas
B. Tomb has given $100 to be used
toward the furnishing of the room
which is to be used by the assistant
historian general. 1t will also be used
as a sitting room and general head
quarters by California women when in
washington
Mrs. E. N Strong Of Long Beach,
state recording secretary, was a guest
at the luncheon, and the institution of
two new chapters, one at San Diego
and one in Ontario, was reported.
Mrs. stephen Arnold Kendall gave
short talk about the George Junior
republic and the twilight musicale
which it is proposed to give for the
benefit of the republic some time about
the middle of November. This prob
ably will be given at the Friday Morn
ing club, and already the best possible
musical talent has been promised to
assist in making this a success.