The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-04-14
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THE DEVILS LAKE SHAKES
PEARE CLUB.
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Recognizing that nothing so broadens
and elevates a band of woman as har-
monious and concerted effort along lit
erary and benefcient lines Of all kinds,
Mrs. John Burke, Mrs. Clark Kelly,
Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Gloss, Mrs Stoltze,
Mrs. Small, Mrs. Young and Mrs. Short.
ridge met at the home. of Mrs. Kelly.
Monday evening, Jan. %, 1905, and or
gained club called the Round Ia
ble,' the object being self improvement
and united effort for the advancement
of social conditions in the home and
community.
In due time a constitution and by
laws were drafted and adopted. The
membership limited to twelve. After
much discussion it was determined to
take up the study of Shakespeare and
alternate with study Of parliamentary
laws, using "Roberts Rules Of Order'
as authority. At the second meeting
a copy Of this book was presented to
the club by Governor Burke and has
been the book Of reference since. The
work was begun by thorough study Of
the life of Shakespeare, followed by
most Of the plays. At the first annual
meeting it was decided to change the
name to The Devils Lake Shakespeare
Club also the secretary was instruct
ed to correspond with the secretary Of
the state federation of women's clubs
relative to the admission of The Devils
Lake Shakespeare Club into that organi-
cation, which was done Sept. 25, 1906.
Cop,o +;,oo of Tho club y,oe ,1co
admitted to the national federation
cordially invited the ladies of the club
together with their husbands to hold
their annual banquet at her beautiful
country home on the lake shore. A
most delightful afternoon was enjoyed
and before the departure of the happy
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly in their
characteristic hospitable way expressed
hope that precedent had been estab-
lished and that all future annual ban
quets would be held at the Kelly farm.
This became custom and was looked
forward to with anticipations of much
pleasure, not only by the ladies of the
club but by their husbands, who were
always invited to participate in this
pleasant outing.
When the work was resumed in the
fall the constitution was amended, Civ
| ing to each member the privilege of pro
posing one lady for membership. In
this way number of bright and intel.
lectual women were added to the ranks
The work continued with added inter
est and enthusiasm. The Shakespeare
club has not confined itself to the study
Of Shakespeare alone. One very sue.
cessful year has been given to the study
Of "North Dakota,' another to the
study Of ''America," last year to
Household Economics This study
proved very interesting and was made
thoroughly practical and beneficial.
At the end Of the course a demonstra
tion was given by dinner prepared en-
tirely by the members Of the club. The
following menu was served in quantities
sufficient for fourteen at total cost OF
three dollars:
Cream of Celery Soup Imperial Sticks
Potato Croquets
Sandwiches Pickles
Banana Salad Cheese Wafefs
Schaum Tote Coffee
Sailed Almonds
This year-l910-1911- club has
had a rather diversified program The
United States Navy Post Office
Topics,' "Alaska,' "Portorico and
Hawaiian Islands," Philippines,
cold and Modern Composers, "Mod
ern Artists'' and cold Masters
This last program was tc
have been given under the able
leadership of Mrs. Rollins, but her Wis
it abroad prevented her from conduct
ing it in person, but very able paper
on the subject and brilliant descrip
tion of her visit to Rome in part com
pensated for her absence. Mrs. Rollins
always had the interests of the club
very much at heart and has shown this
interest in thoroughly practical way
having presented beautiful picture OF
the Forum, which being framed by the
club was hung in the library. She also
before leaving, presented beautiful
punch bowl whic hi struly work OF
art. On Thanksgiving, the program be
ing "The Pilgrims. - Mrs. Mitchell en-
| tertained the club and after the pro
gram served bounteous New England
dinner. The club was gratitied to find
among its membership direct descend
ant Of John Alden and Priscilla and
also a descendant of Miles Standish.
While the club has sometimes strayed
far from her first love, some mouths OF
the year have always been reserved fol
(, the study Of one or more Of the plays
Of Shakespeare, and also recognizing
the truth Of the old adage All wOrl'