Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-04-01

tree and other features of the first
winter month, was representative Of
the Christmas spirit, with bags Of
presided over by Mrs. Lillian and Mrs.
Tadlock.
A splendid dinner was served, con-
sisting of chicken, ice cream and
cake. The magnificent birthday cake
of the club, with its 38 candles, was
lighted up before being cut to serve
with ice cream.
After the dinner Mrs. Blakeslee
introduced Miss Janet Moore, the first
speaker, who gave a history of the
club from its beginning 3S years ago
up until the building of the club
house.
The early history of the club forms
a very interesting part of the history
of the city, and as related by Miss
Moore, recalled very vividly the or
ganization and growth Of the club In
territorial days.
Buy Jake Meyers Property
1t had been the desire of the club
members for some time to get club
house, a home of their own in which
to meet. Two sites were offered
them at what they deemed very rea-
sonable figures, one at the corner OF
Adams and Fourth, where the O.-W.
depot now stands, and the other
what was known as the Jake Meyers
property. On February 8, 1900, the
club voted to purchase the Meyers
property, the committee that recon-
mended the purchase being Mrs.
Bates, Mrs. Kaufman, Mrs. Hugh
Ross and Mrs. Cowles.
The building was remodeled and
made into a clubhouse, which served
until the club decided, eight years
ater. to build the present commo-
dious structure.
The first lecture given in the club
house was by Mrs. Kincaid, on the
give Lost Tribes Of Israel" which
Miss Moore characterised as one Of
the best ever delivered in Olympia.
The first meeting in the remodeled
clubhouse was held some weeks ear
lier. on April 10. The janitor at that
time was paid u per month, or 50e
per meeting.
On New Years Day. 1901. the club
kept open house in their new club
house. In February. 1901. a recep-
tion was given the wives Of the state
officials and legislators. A library
was started as a tribute to q club
member who was sick. and instead Of
sending flowers. they decided to each
one bring q book. The library thus
begun became the nucleus OF the
present city library which Is housed
in the Carnegie building. In 1901
the clubhouse was put in mourning
at the time of the death OF President
Mckinley.
Two funerals have been held under
the auspices of the club. and with the
ritual Of the club-Mrs. Stewart. In
1901, and Mrs. Hartsuck. The
clubhouse was first rented by Mrs.
McMicken. The first meeting of the
Pioneer society was held in the house
March 10, 1903.
Mr.. NOVEL; followed Miss Moore,
continuing the story Of the clubs
growth, and dwelling particularly
upon the history Of the new building.
the present beautiful home OF the
Womans club. 1t was In 1907 that
the discussion Of the new building
was begun, and the records OF the
secretary disclose entries of meetings
with the streets committee of the
city. and with other officials concern
ing the new building. The scheme
was presented later in the same year.
Mrs. NOVEL; recounted the story OF
how the old building was sold and
moved of the site, and the plans for
raising the money necessary for the
new building. The ground was
broken in June, 1908, and the con-
tract let at $6,05Q. The club at that
time had 80 members and the 1910
which they had received for the old
building. She told of the herculean
task of raising the money and the
final happy result OF getting the
building finished, the mortgage paid
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gage. Many amusing incidents were
recalled in connection with the story.
The building committee was dis
charged in June. 1909.
On May 2, 1915. the anniversary
BANQUET was held.
The recital of the work 1t TOOK 10
raise the necessary funds showed the
indomitable spirit of the women who
undertook and brought to completion
this admirable work, and the splen-
did structure which is such credit
to the city of Olympia. is itself mon
ument to their energy and enterprise.
Folk songs came next on the pro-
gram, and another musical number.
a solo, by Mrs. Whiting, accompanied
by violin and piano, and an encore
both of which were greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Blakeslee was chairman OF
the committee which did the work OF
preparing the anniversary celebra-
tion. She was assisted by Mrs. Alex
Wright, Mrs. VIII Cook, Mrs. Manier,
lMrs Rreckner. Mrs. Mumby and Mrs.