Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-08-31

The growth and development of a
community depends on the character
ana enterprise of its people.
It's institutions are indicative Of the
forces which effect their existence.
Thus the club life of a city be-
speaks the character and culture of
the women of the community.
Tulsa had her literary clubs foI
those who wished to pursue that line
OF study; her music club for the low
crs of music.
The Ruskin Art Club, which was
organized in March, 1908, added an
other and most interesting club to
those already existing.
70 Mrs. J. f.. Webb, whose intense
love for the beautiful and ardent de-
sire to study this subject, this club
owes its existence.
Her tireless energy and ardent de-
Votlon to the project inspired others,
and to her alone belongs all the hon
Or of having planned and put into
execution this enterprise which has
scsulted in so much pleasure and
profit TO its members.
For the first year the subject stud
3ed was the beginning of art, early
Egyptian and Greek art and archi-
lecture; followed by delightful year
of study Of the old Masters.
Then a year was spent on the study
Of French art, succeeded by year
with the Dutch painters and etchers.
Following this have been two years
spent in studying English art inter
spersed with bits of history bearing
on the periods, and papers on OLD
Fnglish furniture and silver, laces and
kindred topics have added greatly to
the interest of the work.
The ensuing year will be devoted
to the study Of early American ART
and much pleasure and profit is an
ticipated.
A New President Chosen.
For four years Mrs. Webb was
unanimously chosen president, Dul
circumstances rendered it impossible
for her to continue in this oIfice.
Her work was taken up by Mrs. Lee
clinton who most efficiently performs
the duties devolving upon her.
One Of the most pleasing features
of life in this club is the infor-
nal character Of its meetings. the
lessons are conducted by Leader,
and the papers are read, and an In
formal discussion Of them is a part of
the program. Mrs. II. p. Anderson
filled the position Of Leader for three
years, but her frequent absences from
the city necessitated the election of
another Leader which place has been
most acceptably filled by Mrs. A. j.
Rudd.
Members Hobbies Featured.
A feature of the past year was the
presentation of MY Hobby by each
member. This gave much pleasure
and information. One member gave
as MY Hobby: Fairgrounds" and Mr..
Buchner gave a most interesting IL
lustrated talk on the subject.
Another brought her talented
daughter Miss Dickey, who gave an
excellent talk on her public welfare
work in Kansas City, Mo.
But the Hobby" which appealed
to all most deeply, because it showed
how dear to her heart was the club
and It's associations, was that of Mrs,
webb. which she called Gratitude, -
and we are permitted to quote It:
80 my friends, the Art Club mem
bers,
Bravely have you tried to help me
Take the thanks of Carolina,
And the love which now she gives you
For hereafter and forever.
All her heart is resting with you
May you work in peace together
Speak with naked hearts together
Learning much and much enduring,
That the Club of Clubs may prosper.