The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-02-25
Club Notes.

The City Federation of Women's
Clubs will unite with clubs throughout
the country in the observance of Baby
Week, beginning March End. An ideal
baby layette made by the sophomore
domestic science class will be exhibited
in the windows of different stores dur
ing the week On the evening of
March 7th DR.. Chas. Sutherland of
GAINESVILLE will give public lecture at
Culton Memorial hall.
The Educational Club met at the
home of Mrs. Boutelle Monday even
ing, Feb. ri. She had her home very
tastefully decorated with flags and
bunting. After the regular order of
business was over the following pro-
gram was given with Mrs. Chas. Spike
as leader: Mrs. Spike read paper on
the history of the American flag. Mrs.
Lamoreaux gave an excellent reading
on Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Smith fav-
ored us with musical selection. Fol
lowing the program social time was
spent in games. Light refreshments
were served by our president. Meet
ing adjourned to meet next Tuesday
evening, Feb. 10Th. Hostess, Mrs.
Spike.
Each time the ladies of the Culture
Club entertain the gentlemen, we think
the evening success, but on the even
ing of Feb 21st the affair was certain
ly the best ever. The library auditor
ium was beautifully decorated and
four-course dinner was served on long
tables in the form Of letter U. In
order that we gentlemen might fully
appreciate our partners, Mr.. J. M.
Conway acted as auctioneer and bids
ran fast and high as each lady's silhou-
cite appeared on the curtain. Between
the second and third courses we drew a
lady's picture from basket for our
partner for the next course, and be-
tween the third and fourth courses we
matched epigrams for still another
partner. A piano solo by Miss Ruth
Birkenmeyer and violin solo by Miss
Pauline Dickinson entertained us most
pleasingly while we smoked. Uudoubt-
eddy the most laughable thing OF the
evening was a short play, 'The Dear
Departed" with the following cast OF
characters:
Mrs. Slater ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Mrs. NJ. e. Titus
Victoria Slater. ......M Mrs. w; r; Maopett
Mrs. Jordan. >. -. Mrs. G. w. Birkenmeyer
Ben Jordan. ...... Mrs. Wanamaker
Grandpa Merriweather.. Mrs. j. A Henderson
This is an all star cast as you will see
at glance, and because of the very
proficient coaching of Mrs. Paul Grubb
the play was a bowling success from
start to finish and we take our hats off
to each lady. The evenings entertain
ment concluded with two very clever
readings by Mrs. Paul Grubb, given in
her ever charming and gracious man.
ner. We are just waiting to be invited
again, ladies. A GUEST.
The New Century club entertained
gentlemen friends Monday evening at
the Congregational church parlors, at
a. four course : seven O'Clock banquet.
Mrs. F. E. Ash gave the address OF
welcome to the gentlemen and was
responded to by George Blanchard in
behalf of the gentlemen. A feature OF
the entertainment was the stereopticon.
pictures of the different ones present
taken years ago which. afforded great
amusement. Miss Mae Pyre sang a
solo and Miss Madge Wilson gave a
violin solo assisted by Miss Helen Coon
at the piano. Misses Hazel Conn and
Leo Thompson gave a sketch entitled
''The Skating Girls. y Miss Hurd had
the program in charge.
. The Monday Club met this week with
Mrs. w. Earle No business to come
before the club so that the program
was Immediately taken up. Ecuador,
under the following headings, proved
to be very interesting, about the most
interesting of the year so far: Quito,
Capital of Ecuador; Resources and
Manufacturing; General Description of
Country; Miscellaneous points regard
ing life in Ecuador and short sketch
of early history, and it's influence on
schools and churches. Mrs. r. j.. Malt
press leader. The date of the Monday
Club banquet has been set for Monday
night, March 9th. Club will meet next
week in library club room.
The Marquette Club met at the home
of Mrs. C. E. Sweeney Monday even
ing with Miss Josephine Burns as
leader. A discussion of the United
States postal service composed the
evenings program.