The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-09-19


prise was given Friday afternoon at
the home or Miss Anna Fetta on the
Henly road. The affair was in the
nature of garden party The after
noon was spent socially and with
games and music. The affair was ar
ranged for by members of the Pro-
gressive Literary circle of which or
ganization Mrs. Williams is a promi-
nent member. Late In the afternoon
supper was served on the lawn. The
guests were Mesdames A. W. Gregg,
l.. Arnold, Q. Hasting, Charles Roland.
Clifford Richard, Misses Meta Richard
and Inez Hastings.
An enthusiastic meeting of the
Woman's Franchise League was held
yesterday afternoon in the lecture
room of the Morrisson-Reeyes library
with Miss Elizabeth Comstock, the
new president, presiding. The attend
ance was good and more than usual in
terest was manifest by the members
who seemed eager to begin the winters
work. Minutes of the last two meet
ings were read by Mrs. Paul Ross and
approved. Mrs. Roscoe Kirkman read
the treasurer's report, giving in detail
the amount expended and the balance
in the treasury The subject for the
afternoon was What l Understand by
the Woman's Movement" The pro-
gram was in charge OF Miss Mary A.
Stubs, a former president OF the
league. Miss Eleanor Robinson read
an interesting paper on What Femin-
ism Means to Me-" The paper was ex-
cellent, and Miss Robinson touched up
on many vital and interesting phases
>,,r%
with the help of God, woman has
forged her way to the light and free
dom which she now enjoys, notwith-
standing the handicaps surrounding
her, because mems hearts have been
wiser than their intellects. Mans
attitude toward the question of suf-
frage and all that it involves has been,
l believe, in the main, honest and sim
cere, or at least the result of grave
doubt as to what is the wise and fair
governmental policy to pursue" Miss
Robinson told many more interesting
things about women, and especially in
the home.
Mrs Carl Bernhard, one of the
young members of the society, delight
ed all with the pleasant manner in
which she told a few facts. Her words
were we'll chosen and her talk was
thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Pickell made
a few remarks apropOs to the subject.
Miss Annette Edmunds had been
asked to talk on the subject, and her
words were revelation to many. Miss
Edmunds said she had listened and
talked with over-active sisters across
the ocean about the methods they have
resorted to, and the destruction they
have wrought She said she did not
believe the league in Richmond would
use any such tactics. She said they
desired neither to tear up Yellowstone
park, destroy the Washington monu-
ment or place bomb under the presi-
dents chair.
Modesty demands that even the vel
low badge, "Votes for Women must
be worn beneath the coat-nearer the
heart However, this does not mean
indifference to the cause. Miss Ed
munds' talk was full of many splendid
things, and was one of the best ever
given before the league.
Later a general discussion followed,
participated in by Misses Kiturah Par
sons, Elizabeth Comstock, Elizabeth
Morris, Mary A. Stubs, Elizabeth
Thomas, Harriet Thompson, Mrs. J. P.
Hill, Mrs Phariba Stephens. Mrs.
Kirkman and several other members.
The league is arranging for series
of teas and parties to be given during
the winter A committee to make
ARRANGEMENTS will be announced later.
| The next meeting will be held the first
Friday in October in the lecture room
| in the library.
The engagement of Mr. Fred Haisley
| Of North Fourteenth street, travelling
, salesman for the Adam H. Bartel com
| pany and Miss Agnes Beach has been
announced. The wedding will be sol
emnized next Wednesday evening.
Thursday afternoon fifty guests were
delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. c. D.
Pearsons at her home in Spiceland in
| honor of Miss Beach. The rooms were
profusely decorated with goldenrod
and white sylvan blossoms. The col
or scheme of yellow and white was
carried out in the dainty menu which
| was served after the splendid music
program rendered by Misses Beach
! Ruth Pearson and Mrs. Edwin Ratllff
| Mrs. ]. F. Hornaday of this city was
| among the guests.
Miss Irene Gormon has returned
from Detroit, where she has been Wis
| iting friends for some time.
| Miss Miriam Krone and Miss nellie
Becher will go to Dayton Thursday &c
attend a dance given by members OF
the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity of that
city.
Miss Florence Mote will sing sole
and Mr.. Robert Gentle will play vic
lin number at the morning service OF
Grace NJ E. church Sunday evening
Miss Irene Gormon will be at the or
| gan and Mrs. Grace Gormon will have
charge of the choir
Mrs. Sarah Morrow was hostes!
Thursday afternoon for meeting o
the New Idea Sewing circle at he
home Fifteen members were present
The afternoon was spent socially ane
with needlework A dainty luncheon
in several courses was served. Thu
society will meet in two weeks will
Mrs. Omar Meeks at her home on tn
National road, west.
The many women of Richmond VIII
are interested in club work will b.
pleased to know that the General Fed