The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-27
LATIN AMERICAN COLONY NOTES.

Among the many clubs in Amerihs
sorosis stands unique-in the distinction
, 1t bears of being the mother of women's
ciuos. For the past fifty-one years So
rosis mas stood for the finer mental and
spiritual development of women and in
teiIigent service to humanity.
The 1nter-American Committee ia
carrying on the purpose Of sorosis.
which has previously proved its value
and strength. In 1873 Sorosis founded
me Association for the Advancement of
women. which was the beginning Of the
national and later the international
council of Women" In 1889 this same
club founded the General Federation of
Women's Clubs. which now has a men,
bership of over 5000. 900 women.
me early twentieth century has seen
tremendous growth Of trade between
the Americas and an attendant in
crease of travel. with many from sis
ter republics making their homes here
ana thousands of others visiting this
country constantly, comes the need for
just such a committee as the Inter-Amer-
lean OF Sorosis.
In view Of the past achievements of
Sorosis and the present needs and condi-
lions. this committee has a large signifi-
canoe and the members realize that unit
ing American womanhood In the west
ern continent In bonds of friendship and
interest Is a task worthy of every effort
and certain of results
To Mrs. Caroline b. Childs. president
or Sorosis, Is due the credit of having
rounded and established this committee
onder her Craftsmanship during the past
Two years. the work has taken an i'm
portant place in Inter-American affairs
Mrs. Catherine Owens Learned. who sue
ceeds her as chairman of the COMMITTEES
this year, Is planning a season full of
interest to the committee and to the In
ter-American friends.
The October meeting of the Inter.
American Committee of Sorosis was held
at the home of Mrs. Florence de Graff
Shaw. Riverside Drive at Ninetieth
street, New York city. Argentina was
the topic of the day. Active interest
was manifested and plans for the winter
iaid out. Meetings will be held at Mrs
Sha~'s residence the second Thursday
OF every month, at 2 80 P. NJ. Distin-
guished speakers will address these meet
ings, and Latin American guests who are
visiting or those who are residing in this
city will be sought and honored.s
The special committees, each pledge
to a certain country. will endeavor to ex-
tend particular welcome to these
friends and will open to them the hospi-
tally or their homes and Sorosis social
and literary functions. Mrs. c. w. Dean.
chairman of hospitality, will call upon
these friends of Sorosis members and
extend personally the welcome of Sorosis.
The Hon. Samuel Lewis, distin-
guished member of the Panama bar. has
been in New York for several weeks in
connection with the organization of a
moving picture corporation In Panama.
MIR. Lewis was for several years a men,
Der of the Joint Land Commission and
has been prominent In political life on
the isthmus since Colombian DAYS, He
was one OF the most active agents in the
independence of the republic.
The Ibero-American Associatin OF
the United States will hold a liric-lit-
erary concert and ball on October 2s at
the Ansonia Hotel, to commemorate the
onomastic of the liberator. Simon Boil
var. Members of patriotic associations
will speak and Spanish American art
lists will take part In the concert.
Recent arrivals at the Hotel Aston are
Joaquin Pineiro, A. Angulo Ricardo
Amezaga, Mr.. and Mrs. Augusta Lezauna
and Capt d. Castillo, Jr., from Havana,
1gnacio del Vale, Thomas G. Menocal
and his family, DR.. Eugenio Molinet
Mrs. Rosita Perdomo del Vale, Ayelino