The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-10-28

ed to waive 50 slight an Interest in the
art OF the ages tEat Mis-. Wood.s 49,
gurinE the past year the history ~
French art from the early classic
period Of David and Ingrcs. through tae
fotuatic school OF Delacroix. Danbiguy
and fragonard on up 10 the stern
ascetism and intense realism OF MiIlet
breton. btaz and the other spiritual
painters OF the Barbizon school. MANY
excellent papers were presented durins
the course OF the year. papers which
the past. but the pregnant art OF the
present The new movement among
Cubists. Futurists and Impressionists.
the delightful Morgan collection. ti-
fervent art OF Italy and France. In
March Mrs. Anna X. Bourne. OF Be'A-
college addressed an open meeting
"f the club on The rise Of the romau
school In literature and art. and held
the attention OF every member with
a vivid delineation or an art
movement represents In the history OF a
country.
The art department. 10 aiming upon an
inter. Ned interest in the general
public. IN hig schools. in public
schools. In state buildings. and "A general
sense OF responsibility on the part or
state and city governments. For only
when executive bodies begin TO realize
the vast amount OF influence exercised
upon the soul life OF man and a. lid by
continual association with objects OF
art and culturc-orly then will the art
department feel that n IS At all ap-
preaching the end for which IL trive
And so. at the shrine OF literature.
where women's clubs were FIRST con-
c'iNcd. they still continue their devot-
ions. commencing with the great minds
uf all ages. encouraging originality OF
thought and expression. and steadl Gull
tNating the delightful art or conversa-
ton This IL as ~ should he. From IA
miliarity with tho best literature comes
the inspiration 10 noble cndcavor. and
unless our study leads to some form OF
heneicient activity Il Is useless.
This EIuh hrF FhW.a 800 III I---s-
OF a membership OF over ESQ members.
The most earnest intellectual women OF
the city. the deep thinking women. the
broad minded women, ms women eager
ana ready 20 assume responsibility and
take a hand In moral and social urlift-
All are members Of this club.
During the past summer. I'm an emery
cncy. the Woman's club was asked to
lend their aid and assistance In serving
sandwiches. coffee. ice cream. etc. at
Nhecllug Park. thereby aiding in uplift
work as we'll A number OF earnest
workers responded 70 the call and We're
wen repaid in doing 50. All honest ef-
Tort IL reactive, prOfitiuE hoth actor and
object In submerging self In ardent
devotion To q cause. the highest per
sonSl ends are often unconsciously gain
ed
In tho varied departments OF club
life there is opportunity for the disooy-
cry and development or the talent OF the
individual woman. she comes into her
own 10y Il natural process. and rccogni-
uon is quick Co follow any display OF
real ability. In cooperative work. wom-
an makes her opportunity as often az
opportunity makes the woman. by quick
csponsc 20 tho suggestions with which
the atmosphere Of any live organization
T. chargcd
The opening meeting OF this clubs sea-
son was held Friday afternoon. Oc-
toher 3. AZ . o'clock. In tho \. -. L. w.
rooms ON Chaplinc street. Every Fri
day afternoon hereafter. until the end
OF May. one Wednesday afternoon each
month and one saturday afternoon each
month. the WoWtu's club may he found
IN these quarters hard at work.
And now. after having read what the
club women OF Wheeling have done with
less than 800 membership. can We not
arouse the dormant women OF the city
those who have ability. desire and time.
hut have not yet done so. through one
cause or another. 20 come and Join our
ranks FOR development IN every line and
make our number l.O0oF one thousand
clah women I'm the city Of Wheeling
For only with universal action can our
efforts 10 more than a drop In the great
sea OF indifference.
LYDIA c. HEARNE.
President.