New-York tribune., 1922-05-21

ciubwoman could share with me the
understandings of the character of our
club companions, East and West and
South and North, that it has been my
privilege to see as l went about. The
biennial is fine concentrated sample
of it. | hope as many as possible are
going to be there and get that re-
created faith in tho power of good
womanhood, the belief that effort is
worth while, and the wisdom to do our
tasks better than before that such a
coming together brings"
New Regent to Entertain ~
Daughters of the Union
Mrs. Daniel P. Duffie, the newly
elected regent of Charter Chapter.
Daughters of the Union, will entertain
the members Of the governing board on
Wednesday. May q, at her country
residence in Red Bank, N. j. The
women will take a 1850 train, arriving
in time for buffet luncheon. :
Following the custom of several
years, the New York Browning Society
held it's annual meeting on the regular
day this month. The luncheon was
seated one, and was given at the Wal
dorf in honor Of Mrs. Thomas J. Vivian,
spending secretary for fifteen years.
Mrs Vivian organized the New York
Browning Society on invitation of it's
founder, Miss Julia Pauline Leavens,
for whom the New York Browning So
ciety stands as a memorial.
Mrs Douglas Fenwick, as chairman,
told of the work Of Mrs. Vivian in con-
nection with this society, and DR.. Merle
ST. Croix Wright spoke in high terms
Of her. Kate Upson Clark made the
clubs. presentation to Mrs. Vivian of a
volume OF Robert Browning's works,
book of Bernhard Wallis etchings,
Mrs. Bates's last book and a wonderful
bouquet of American Beauty roses, in
which was concealed a purse of gold.
At . o'clock Miss Veronica Covers,
hartman of the day, presented an ex-
cellent musical program, in which Miss
Helen Hudson played. Miss Anita l..
Barnard read the poem of the day, "Abt
Vog1er,' another poem, "Love Among
the .Ruins.' having been read by Mys.
Kate Upson Clark. There was an .HAs
Poet" by the Rev Paul Gordon Favour,
and there were Browning lyrics, as pre-
pared by Mrs. John r. Norman. read
by Mrs. James F. Secor. The hospitality
committee for the day was Mrs. Stur-
CESS. Durham, Mrs. Raphael A. Weed
and Mrs. Douglas Fenwick, chairman.
Mrs. William l.. Voigt, president, pre-
sided over both sessions, program and
business, the latter having been called
to order at II a. m. The annual reports
Of al officers and chairmen were &C
sion Of the bylaws committee, of which
tho members were Mrs. H. C.. NJ. In
graham. Mrs. William T.. Voigt, Mrs.
Douglas Fenwick, Miss Jessie X. Wat
son and Mrs. Thomas !. Vivian, chair
man..
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Shrady. Of 40 West
Severity third Street. as chairman of
.s.A..nual luncheon to be given by the
Riverside Park, at Columbia Yacht
Club, Tuesday, at | o'clock, reports a
large sale of tickets Mrs. John Clap
perton Kerr is president of the league.
With California poppies and Calfor-
MIA flags and banners for decorations,
tho National California Club gave its
annual luncheon Tuesday at the Wal
dorf Astoria.
lie principal speaker was General
John. F. Organ. whose subject was
considerations Affecting the Mainten-
ance of World Peace"
Among the guests Of honor were Mrs.
Cora sWeHes Trow. president Post-Par-
lament; Mrs. William Gerry Slade,
president Daughters of 1912; Mrs. Q. r.
Won Ronnewitz, president Texas Club:
Mrs. Patrick j. White, president Louisi-
ana Society; Mrs. William l.. Sands,
president Daughters of Alabama: Mrs.
Homer Lee, regent of Andrew Jackson
John f. Organ and Mrs. Ryan.
Nv g. C. Holtup1 S1npr SpVar11 ec1pr-
tons arias and songs, accompanied by
Mrs. Louis W. Butler.
Tie ladies of the luncheon commit
tee were Mrs. Henry ". Balsam, Mrs.
Charles Austin Bates, Sonora Menita
de Aguirrc and Mrs. Gladys v. Gordon,
"heirman. all native daughters of the
Golden State.
Incidental music was played by the
Wolfsie Orchestra. Mrs. Thomas j.
Vivian. president, was toastmistress.
The Nebraska Society of New York
held its meeting for May at the Wal
dorf Astoria on the 18th. A program of
music and addresses was given by
former Nebraskans, including Mr.. Wal
lace Thompson, Mrs. J. F. LANCER edna
Fields, Mrs. w. F. Carey, Miss Annette
Parker Miner, Miss Frances Gettys, Mr..
I. W. McCosky and Mrs. j. e. White.
The guest of honor was Mrs. J. E.
Baird. Of Lincoln, Neb.. who spoke on
behalf of the Navy Club endowment.
The officers of the society are Mrs. Hal.
I, Beans, president; Mrs. C. ". King,
recording secretary; Mrs. A. w. Nc
Gotter. corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. a. W. Staub, treasurer.
Life as Fine Art Club, Mrs. Mildred
Manly Easton president and lecturer,
,losed it's activities of the season with
4 May Pole dance and supper Wednes-
lay night at Stockton Chambers. There |
vas q short program preceding the |
iancing, in which Miss Effie Stewart,
oprano, formerly Of the Royal Opera
Company, of London, sang a group of |
ongs. Mr. William Oakland sang pop
liar songs, in which the assemblage
oined.
Mrs. George Paterson, of Freeport,
u. L., charter member of the club,
resented Mrs. Easton with "loye
ift'' from the members of the club. 1t
as beaded rose design bag in which
as $3.50 in gold. .
Supper was served in fancy May bas-
cts decorated in pink and white, and
40 kancua{ oud dapct,,~ Ha1ls -u,oro