South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-15
The Shakespeare
Circle Rounds
Out 33 \ ears
Club VIII Conclude It's sea
son With Picnic Next
Wednesday
BY ETHEL VI. PHELAN.

The Shakespeare circle which viii
conclude its 1888 season with
picnic on "Wednesday az the summer
cottage Of Mrs. W. .. Davies. south
west of the city. has for 33 years in
"a quiet and unassuming manner
been an important coz in the cul-
turai wheel Of the community
Although composed of limited
mem ership Of only Is the circle
has found IL possible 20 establish it
self definitely as one Of the worth
while literary organisations of the
city and has also been a concrete
factor in civic activities.
The Shakespeare circle was or
ganized in 1856 with its primary OBJ
1uct the study Of the works Of
Shakespeare. For number Of
years its programs were designed
with just that end In view but Of
late years the circle has enlarged its
course OF study to include the books
OF the hour and current events to-
Rether with the history, art Htera-
ture. music, etc. Of different coun-
tries In this manner all OF the
larger European countries have oc-
cupied the attention Of the club.
Take Up War Work.
Of necessity the regular club pro-
grams were abandoned during the
last two years and the entire atten-
ton OF the members was devoted TO
WIZ work in which they expended a
great deal Of time, strength and
a
in all departments Of the Red Cross
and I'm addition 20 the work done in
dividualIy and with outside organ
izations the circle Red Cross aux
fiary made 10 knitted articles. AS
fracture pillows. 264 T bandages.
492 trench bags. Il property bags.
81 napkins and IS handkerchiefs.
During the sale OF Liberty bonds
the club individually purchased be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. They
are at the present time supporting
a little French war orphan, Fran
els Durand OF Vendee, France. and
they did IN all organized charitable
enterprises as we'll as interesting
themselves in many persons and
families deserving of help.
Music Department a Feature.
a music department is an enjoy
able feature Of the circle and the
original contributions of music and
songs by Mrs. c. A. Fulmer for the
use OF the club has added much TO
that department.
Although next years program has
not been definitely outlined the pro-
gram committee, which includes
Mrs. r. p Eastman. Mrs. Nelson
Jones and Mrs. A. W Kline. plan
TO make IL an 'Americanization"
year. Education in Americaniza-
ton and What the Foreign Born
Need from America" are examples
of the topics which will be studied
The sand dune country OF Indiana
will come in for it's share of at
tention and an open forum for the
information Of the members viii in
al probability be made a feature
of each bi-monthly meeting.
New Officers Chosen.
Mrs A W. Kline has been chosen
BY the mem bers to head the club
during the 1920 season and she
will be assisted by Mrs. W. o. VIII
liams as yice-president, Mrs Mel
son Jones as secretary. and Mrs.
". o. Davies as treasurer.
OF the 16 charter members Of the
club there now remain but four;
Mrs. ". A. Bugbee. Mrs. r. c. West
ervelt. Mrs. r. II. Badet and Mrs
Alex Staples The other members
OF the circle exclusive of the officers
and charter members. include Mrs.
". F.. Brown. Mrs W. H BruRger.
Mrs. ]. 8. Carpenter, Mrs r +. East
man. Mrs. George A. Fulmer. Mrs.
II. a. Pershing. Mrs. r. s. Sayre.
Mrs ". 3. Slower. Mrs. H. r. West
ervelt and Mrs Henry Webb John
son. who was formerly OF this city,
as an honorary member.