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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Women s Club Has Busy
Schedule Of Fall EDents

Members Of the Waterbury Wom-
ems Club attending the New Haven
County meeting in Cheshire, today
are: Mrs. Robert w. Lowell, Mrs.
H. s. Coe, Mrs. M. II. Toomey, Mrs.
B. B. Craver, Mrs. r. s. George,
Mrs. r. o. Palmer, Mrs. w. q. Rus
sell, Mrs. r. @. Marggraff, Mrs. S.
H. Crater, Mrs. G. s. BisSet, Mrs.
w. M. Hodges, Mrs. J. L. Geist.
Mrs. e. j. Rockwell, Mrs. ]. r.
Putnam, Mrs. M. e. Surface, Mrs.
E. L. Bradley, Mrs. F. M. Peasley,
Mrs. Abram Hengeveld, Mrs. r. H.
Ryder.
The Rummage Sale of the Water
bury Women'S Club will be held
tomorrow at 80 Grand street. Mrs.
B. D. Warnes is acting chairman,
Members helping her are: Mrs H. S.
Allen, Mrs. ]. w. Grif1th, Mrs. j..
L. Vail, Mrs. r. w. Ker, Mrs.
Charles Hine, Mrs. A. F. Ruger,
Mrs. r. A. Bonner and Mrs. Fred
eric Smedley.
Two more Neighborhood Bridge
Parties are being held this week.
The hostesses are Mrs. Harold G
Manning, Crescent street, and Mrs.
Peter ]. German, stiles street. Mrs,
Manning's guests include: Mrs. John
Foster, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs.
Arthur Purinton, Mrs. Irving Plat,
Mrs. George Cowperthwait, Mrs.
Harold Rogers, Mrs. Harold Ford,
Mrs. Norman Neale, Mrs. Charles
Manning, Mrs. George King and
Mrs. Harold Powles.
Playing at Mrs. Germans home
are: Miss Anne Costin of Vermont,
Mrs. John Kurz, Mrs. William Howe,
Mrs. Bert Bowen, Mrs. J. L. Kipp.
Mrs. Laura Hale Gorton, state
president Of the Conn. State Fed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
WCTU Elects At
State Convention

The 63rd annual state convention
Of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union was held yesterday In
Meriden with the following slate Of
officers being electer:
Mrs. Ella r. Burr, OF South Wind
sor, president; Mrs. Mabel p.
Preusser, Of waterbury, vice presi-
dent-at-large; Mrs. Sarah A. Hull
Of Bristol, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. May z. w. Tyrrill, Of Windsor,
recording secretary; Mrs. Ethel D.
Barrows, Of New London, treasurer;
and Mrs. Hattie M. Newton, of
Durham, Mrs. Lena w. Greenback-
err, of Middlefleld, and Mrs. Mary E.
Welles, Of Hartford, honorary presi-
dents.
It was voted to hold the 1899
convention, which will commenor-
ate the Tooth anniversary of the
birth of Miss Frances e. Willard,
the "uncrowned queen of American
womanhood" and organizer Of the
world w. @. T. u, in Hartford.
Resolutions called attention to in
crease in consumption of liquor
since repeal of prohibition; extend
ing the aid Of the w. @. r. u. to
the federal narcotic bureau in its
campaign against marihuana; APP
proval Of public recognition over
the part played by alcohol In high
way accidents; urging the passage
Of federal laws prohibiting the adj
vertising Of liquor in any form; OPP
posing the states sharing in the
gains from liquor and gambling;
voting participation in the cam
paign to stamp out veneral diseases,
and urging the cooperation Of all
governments for peace and the pro-
lection of common interests.
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Coming Events
OCTOBER

OCTOBER
Oct. 2o-Harvest festival by Wa
terbury Women's club.
Oct. 20-North italian Women So
ciety dance, Moose hall.
Oct. 20 Ladies society dinner. st.
Michael's hall.
Oct. 21-Waterbury Clock Co.
show, Hamilton park hall.
Oct. 2l-University club dance,
The Elton.
Oct. 22--Lithuanian @. Of @. aux
iliary dance, Nemunas hall.
Oct. 25--Marian Hertha Clarke
lecturer, Women club.
Oct. 2e-Coronas club fashion
show, The Elton.
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the gay atmosphere which prevails
around the holiday season.
The local chapter Of the Alumnae
Of the College Of New Rochelle Is
planning one Of the largest social
affairs Of the Thanksgiving season
when they will sponsor . dinner
dance ct the Hotel Elton. The dance
win be held on Thanksgiving Eve
and Is expected to be held In the
form OF q pleasant reunion for coll
lege students who will be at their
home for the recess.
Miss Imelda Cronan has been
named chairman of the arrange
ments committee and win be as
sisted by Misses Marion Keane, Amy
Dunn, Ann Cronan, Mrs. Malcolm
OLeary, Bessie Cameron, Kay Ma
her, Katherine Phelan, Mrs. Mel
son Kast and Helen Brennan Of
Naugatuck.
The committee met recently at the
home OF Miss Cronan on Farming
ton Avenue to make preliminary
plans for the dance.
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JoYCE-IACOvINO

st. Thomas church was the
scene OF a pretty nuptial this morn
ing at 8 o'clock when Miss Mary
Christine 1acovii1o, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Iacovino Of Plat
street and John Joseph Joyce, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Joyce Of
Bellevue street were united in mar
rage. Rev. John p. Kennedy Off
ciated at the ceremony and also
celebrated the nuptial mass which
followed. Red and white carna-
lions decorated the altar and mu-
steal program was rendered by Pro-
lessor George Perreault with William
O,Brien as soloist.
The bride had as her maid Of
honor and only attendant, Miss
Mary e. Ippolito and Thomas Joyce
attended his brother as best man.
The bride wore a gown Of white
faille taffeta with dual row OF
buttons down the front In redcingote
effect and having O round collar Of
seed pearls, long tight sleeves puffed
at the shoulders and a long train.
Her hip length veil Of tulle was
fastened with an orange blossom
tiara and was arranged In three
tier circular effect. She carried an
arm bouquet Of white carnations
and sweetheart roses tied with a
white bow. Her attendant wore a
frock OF old rose faille taffeta
styled with bolero jacket trimmed
with candleWick tufts and having
full skirt which ended In a short
train. She wore a short silver veil
which fell from a silver flower tiara
and carried an arm bouquet of pink
and old rose carnations tied with a
silver bow. The dress Of the brides
mother was black crepe with short
velvet Jacket and the bridegroom's
mother wore a friendship crepe
dress in vintage shade and they both
wore corsages Of carnations and
sweetheart roses.
A RECEPTION was held at the Chase
Country Club following the cere-
mony. About one hundred and
twenty-five guests were in attend
ance, including out of town guests
from Warren, r. l., Newport, r. l.,
Holyoke, Mass, New Haven, Conn,
and Milford.
Upon returning from an unan-
nounced wedding rip, the couple
will reside on Tudor street. The
bride wore @ teal blue travelling
dress with bolero jacket and
maroon accessories.
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Duplicate-5oth v.ri.

other trick lay In continuing clubs.
North led another club, and East.
hoping that South held the trump
queen alone. went UP with an honor.
South, with the singly guarded
queen, later found the setting trick
with his trump.
1t Is true that the same result
could have been accomplished less
spectacularly by laying down the
diamond ace before the club, or at
least before leading the second
round Of that suit. However, to
play the diamond ace involved the
risk Of Q run Of the lead by the
declarer, and thus fulhllment Of the
contract.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

N. j., one of the stars Of the New
Jersey Bridge league, able 70 defeat
O four-heart contract reached by his
opponents.
Hart held the South hand, and
his opening lead was q natural
one. His partner cashed the queen
when he continued the suit, and led
another round Of clubs.
Instead Of ruffing and risking an
oyerruff, East decided to discard q
loser on q loser, and dropped the
diamond queen. Hart improved IN
the play By dropping the diamond
ace. endeavoring 10 indicate TO his
partner that their only hope Of an
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Grafton Of Women's Clubs. Inc. and
Mrs. Lewis Rose Win broadcast over
station VITO, Hartford, Saturday.
October 22nd, from 9:45 .. n. 70
10 q. m. Local club women will
please listen in and send comments
10 the station.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Quinlan Of
Glenrock, N. j., have returned after
spending the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Marcy Of Kenyon
street.
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Contract Bridge
OORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Ipp scorers in the Wednesday af-
tefnocn session Of the Cornell Con-
tract club conducted by Mrs. John
G. Moriarty were: North and South:
M. John Dillon and Mrs. Mat
thew Doyle, 1866; Mrs. Philip Shall
er and Mrs. James Bulger, $50 and
East and West Mrs. Theodore Brie-
thaupt and Mrs. e. o. Hess, $50;
and Mrs. Karl Kuester and Mrs.
John DAILY, IL 7l-2.
The standing to date is as fol-
lows: Nelson Goedecke $50: Crane
Duncan, $40 Ia; CoIlins-C onlong,
aSs and Walsh-F aeth, 429 Ia.
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ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Winners in the second session OF
the qualifying round Of the State
championship pair tournament con-
Quoted by Mrs. william Sherman
smith were: Mrs. Philip Shaler and
al Reisinger o.; Mr.. and Mrs Thorn
as Collins, "a la; DR.. z. r. Wolfe
and w. 8. Smith, 81 Ia, Paul Shaw
and David 6cully, 81, and Herman
Rehm and Arthur Weckler, 70.
The standing to date Is as fol-
lows: Shaler- Rompre 6l3; Shaw
Scully, $50; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Collins, 542; Mr.. and Mrs. DAVID
Miller, sac; Rehm-Weckler, 527 and
Jorrdan- Goedecke, SIT.
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CONTRACT BRIDGE
By WIN. e. MCKINNEY
Secretary oe tine Americas Bridge League
FourHeart Contract Is Defeated by Timely Bridge
rinnnW
Crime

Trumping partners ace has long
been regarded as q major bridge
crime. Probably equally culpable is
discarding the ace of q suit which
has not been led, yet by this means
only was Charles Hart Of Newark,
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Church Society Has
! Election OF Officers

AZ 1 recent meeting Of the Chill
tiren Of Mary Of the Sacred
Heart Parish the following Off
GERS were elected: President, Flor
ence Ray; vice-president, Theresa
F'eErone: secretary, Mary Hartye:
treasurer, Edith Pilla. Miss Mary
Damon read the report for the
year, and the outgoing officers wer
presented with gifts by the Sodality.
Plans were made for q Iridium
IN honor Of Christ the King to be
held October 20, 20 and 30. Miss
Margaret Howard was elected
chairlady and the members Of her
committee are: Kathleen Synott,
Mary Dillon, Helen Conaty and
Theresa Ferrore. This Iridium is
open to all the single girls and
young married women Of the par
fish. Rev. Edward Murphy, S. j., Of
Weston College, Weston, Massa-
chusetts, will conduct the retreat.
A surprise birthday party was
given In honor Of Romilda Torchio
Of East Mountain, Road by several
Of her friends at the home Of jose
phine Lapatorsky In Plantsville.
Games were played and supper
was served. Those present were:
Grayce Miranda, Helen Zach, Phyl-
lis Bungardner, Romilda Torchio Of
this city, Josephine Lapatorsky and
Margaret Lapatorsky Of Plantsville.
The committee in charge Of the
weekly social given by the ladies Of
st. Patrick's Church on Friday even
ing viii be: Mrs. William Dwyer,
Mrs. John Mitchell, Mrs. Margaret
Sheehan and Misses Helen, Chris
tine and Rita Kelly.
Miss Nora Fauchald Of Water
town, well known soprano, viii be
q guest soloist for the opening Of
the Laymen,s Music Course at the
Avery Memorial in Hartford on
October 81.
Russell Hickman, chairman Of the
Scovill Recreation club, Is GONZALES
cling at the Waterbury hospital.
The annual inspection Of the La
dies Auxiliary Of Canton T. r.
Martin Lodge, 8 will be held at Odd
Fellows hall tonight at o'clock.
Refreshments win be served follow
ing the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Miss Virginia Nitro was enter
tanned at greenback shower on
Saturday evening at Bosco Hall. The
hostesses were: Misses Molly Espos-
ito, and Mrs. Frank Nitro. Miss
Nitro will be married to Anthony
Amodeo Of New Haven on October
20.
Those present were: Misses Nancy
Mirto, Mary Nitro, Connie Guglie-
limo. Louise, Ann and Rose DeSan-
It's, Emma Perrone, Katherine Spe-
ciale Brigida Biondi, Mildred Pas
serilli, Louis Landolfi, Myrtle La
Rosa, Madeline Sanzone, Jane De-
Bone, Louise Daddona, Esther Clan
nelli, Mary Maisto, Angela DeBone,
Janet Michelette, Mary Verrastro,
Mary Kathleen Synnott, Connie
Santa Barbara. Rose Mastandrea,
Sara Berger, Lucy Mascolo, Jennie
Genovese, Albina Marchiana, Eva
Berger, Sophie Giannelli, Jilda
Christiano, Mafaldo Rose CALI,
Angie Eccellente, Mary Maisto,
Mary Rosa, Rose Rosa, Mrs. Rose
Azzaro, Mrs. Pasquale Orsini, Mrs.
Mary MARITIME, Mrs. Domenic Cap
pola, Mrs. Rose Daddona, Mrs. An
gle Christiano, Mrs. Palmina Chris
tiano, Mrs. Nicholas Ritucci, Mrs.
Mary Christiano, Mrs. Louis Santa
Barbara, Mrs. Ben Vuolo, Mrs. Ger
trude Gurda, Mrs. Joseph Tesla,
Rose Alexander, Mrs. Violet Diorio,
Mrs. Henry DeSantis, Mrs. Patsy
DeSantis. Mrs. Joseph Orsini, Mrs.
Rose Petro, Mrs. L. opposite, Mrs.
Laura Capino, Mrs. Chestone, Mrs.
q. Caggiano, Mrs. Jennie Cipriano,
Mrs. Francis Uriano. Mrs. Carl De-
vino, Mrs. Mary Polese, Mrs. Mar
garet D'Agostino and Mrs. Peter
Mirto.
Miss Anita Cretella was hostess at
q surprise kitchen shower given In
honor Of her sister, Carmella Gre
tella who Is to be married on Mon
day, October Gath. Those attending
were: Misses Murtha Wackle, Mary
and Nancy Bocchichio, Annette Ie-
meu Felicia Cocciola, Blanche
Cretella Mrs. L. Fucito, Mrs. A.
Lucaro, Mrs. j. Mastriani, Mrs. J.
Famiglietti, Mrs. H. Paventy, Mrs.
j. Ruzzo. Mrs. Wackle, Mrs. @. Gar
della, Mrs. r. Cretella, Mrs. j.
Bruno, Mrs. A. Ianucci, Mrs. r.
Mangini, Mrs. r. Musante, Mrs. J.
Capristo and Mrs. J. Cretella.
Miss Cretella was also honored at
a supper given at Suozzos grill on
Thursday evening by Miss Ida
Guerrero. The guests included:
Misses Joan Holleran, Betty Bian-
cardi, Lucille Mackowitz Mary Per-
chuck, Florence Zemaitia, Evelyn
Hakarewich, Jane Margiotta, Mary
Pasty, Ida Guerrero, Ann Krayeski,
Ann aVitakaitis, Mrs. J. Winston,
Mrs. J. Bruno, Mrs. A. Ianucci. Mrs.
r. Mangini, Mrs. r. Cummings and
Mrs. r. Musante.
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city, having frequently visited here.
Several local residents were guests
at the wedding and reception.
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Miss Dorothy Begley was given .
surprise party last evening h honor
Of her nth birthday. The home was
attractively decorated In Halloween
colors. The quest Of honor received
many lovely gifts from her friends.
Those attending were: James Corr
rigan, Marguerite Belcourt, william
Doran, Jacqueline Yavacchia, George
day, Mary Slavin, Richard Sugdens
Jane Kelsey, Robert Alvers, Dorothy
Begley, Mr.. and Mrs. James Begleyl
Mr.. and Mrs. John Begiey, Sally
Florita, Mary and Barbara Ann
Begley.
The Children Of Mary Society Of
st. Joseph's parish will begin q SER
les of discussions on Study Clubs
at a meeting to be held this even-
ing at 8 o'clock at the club rooms.
All girls interested are invited TO
attend. Rev. B. r. Gauronsl<as,
chapi nof the organization viii
conduct the meetings.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

NewRochelIe ChapterPI Plans
Thanksgiving EDe Dance

with the approach Of the fall sea-
son, various groups are planning So
cial events which promise TO enliven
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Daddona
were pleasantly surprised at their
home Tuesday In honor Of their
fifteenth wedding anniversary. A
spaghetti chicken supper was serv-
ed. Music ard dancing was en-
joyed. The couple were presented
with a beautiful crystal floor lamp
and many other gifts by the guests
who included: Mrs. Carmela Dad
dona, Anna Daddona, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Barron, MIR. and Mrs. Jack
Barron, Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Zap
pone. Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Jannetty,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Orsillo, Marie
Ann Orsillo, Betty Barron, Annette
Barron, Stella Barron, Eugena Br-
ron, John Barron, Jennie Orsillo
and Eleanor Mannello.
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BAsTA-DEL GOBBo

The marriage Of Miss Mary Del
'Gobbo, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John DelGobbo Of Beech street and
Michael Basta, son Of Mrs. Nicolina
Basta Of North Main street took
place this morning at 8 o'clock at
st. Lucy's church. Rev. Felix 6cog.
lio OBLIGATED at the ceremony and
was also celebrant Of the nuptial
mass which followed. Miss Dolores
Genaro was maid Of honor and
Albert DelGobbo, brother OF the
bride, attended Mr.. Basta as best
man.
The bride wore O gown Of ivory
transparent velvet, Princess style,
with high neckline and long fitted
skirt terminating In o train. she
wore O finger tip length veil Of tulle
which fell from halo braided net
cap and she carried a prayer book
marked with gardenias and showered
with lilies Of the valley. The maid
Of honor wore q frock Of rose plush
satin, Princess style with short
puffed sleeves and her bouquet was
Of mixed chrysanthemuns. the
dress Of the brides mother was
green crepe with matching accessor.
les and she wore q corsage OF req
roses and the bridegroom's mother
wore a navy blue crepe dress with
@ corsage Of roses.
A reception for the immediate
families was held at the home Of the
bride following the ceremony. The
couple left on a wedding trip 70
Niagara Falls, the bride wearing
black crepe dress and black vel
vet coat with matching accessories
upon returning they will reside on
Stefano avenue.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

A wedding Of local interest took
place Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at st. Johns Episcopal church In
East Hartford when Miss Lois Ruth
McWillians, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. william McWilliams OF East
Hartford became the bride Of Mer-
rift Towne Galbraith Of Wnches-
ter, Mass. Rev. James Lord per-
formed the ceremony.
Mrs. G. Seton Tracy, sister OF the
bridegroom. Of Syracuse, N. Y, was
matron Of honor and the bridesmaids
were Mrs. Charles J. Kipp Of Belle
rose, L. l., cousin Of the bride,
Miss Katherine Beach and Miss An
ma Byam of Hartford.
@. Seton Tracy attended Mr.. Gal
braith as best man and the ushers
were Charles J. Kipp, r. Allen NC
Omber Of Boston, John Ahern OF
Hartford and Leslie McWilliams,
brother Of the bride.
A reception followed at the parish
house after which the couple left on
an unannounced wedding trip. Upon
returning they will reside ct 2
Prince avenue, Winchester, Mass.
The bride Is well known in this
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1938-10-20

Miss Nora Fauchald Of Water
town, well known soprano, viii be
q guest soloist for the opening Of
the Laymen's Music Course at the
Avery Memorial in Hartford on
October 81.
Evening star., 1938-06-10
LIQUID for Stuhna.

Strain the liquid from canned pi-
mentoes and save it to moisten stufing
for roasts, fowl or chops.
Evening star., 1938-06-10
The Correct
Dress for
"A Hotel
Wear Afternoon
Gown If Dining
Very Early.
Fidelis Harrer, Inc. Photo.
BY EMILY POST.

DEAR MRS. POST: My two young
sons and are going on little
holiday, during which time we will be
staying in several well-known hotels.
I am wondering whether I shall need
evening clothes to wear into the din
ing room at dinner? My sons are
young and We shall 60 into the dining
room to have an early dinner, and I
thought because of the earlier hour
that would not feel obliged to dress.
Will you tell me? And what should
the boys wear? They are 10 and IL.
Answer-At an early hour before the
evening dressed fashionable world is
likely to dine. it would be quite all
right to wear day clothes, and the
boys would wear what they wear every
day; or if you want them to look
especially nice, they would wear dark
blue suits with starched collars. You
would wear an afternoon dress with
out hat.
NEAR MRS. POST: I was recently
asked to dinner in the neighbor-
hood to the house of people had
never visited before The invitation
was for the purpose of having neigh
bors meet the new clergyman who has
just taken house down the street.
Have any obligations as result of
this invitation?
Answer-Whether you went to the
dinner or not you should leave cards
on your hostess within a week and
when you have an opportunity to in
vite her to your house do so.
(Copyright. 193S)
Evening star., 1938-06-10
The Old Gardener Says: :

The striped cucumber beetle is
a small black and yellow beetle
which feeds on the leaves Of GU
cumbers, cantaloupes and kindred
plants, attacking them as they
come up and continuing to feed
until the vines begin to run.
Furthermore, it is known that
the adults are largely responsible
for the spread of wilt disease
which often destroyed these
plants. The best control OF. these
pests consists of busting the
plants with one part Of calcium
arsenate mixed with 10 parts of
finely ground gypsum. Gypsum
does not easily go through the
ordinary .duster, and it is there
fore best to use shaker to apply
the dust. A piece OF burlap with
the edges gathered together in
the hand makes q convenient
shaker. Applications Of the dust
should be made after each rain
and the new growth should be
kept covered.
Copyright. 1881
Evening star., 1938-06-10
Dorothy Dix Says
Grandmothers and Mothers of
Today Are Up and Doing.

They proved to women that they could
beat the rap of age and showed them
how to take the curse of grand
motherhood.
For this club symbolizes woman's
emancipation from the taboos of the
conventions of the past, when a
woman at middle age was supposed to
be done with all personal vanities, in
terests and pleasures, and thereafter
to find her happiness in good deeds
and serving others. When the modern
woman counts her blessings, she may
well go down on her knees and thank
God that, instead Of being old at 40,
she is still young, going strong and
having the time of her life at 80.
THE Grandmothers' Club points the
way out of the slough of despond
in which so many women are engulfed
when their husbands die and leave
them penniless ana they are forced to
live with their children. No figure is
more pathetic than the dependent
mother No tears are bitterer than
those the woman sheds who knows
that she must either be a firebrand
or rubber stamp in her children's
homes. No humiliation more CALLING
than that the woman suffers who de-
generates into being nothing but
granny"
To those lost souls the Grandmoth-
ers' Club sounds a clarion call to &C
ton. To be up and doing something
about the situation they find unpleas-
ant. At so, at 60, at 10, most women
are stronger and healthier than they
were in their youth. They could not
have lived that long without acquiring
some skill by which they could sup
port themselves. They have years of
good work in them, and they would be
so much happier if they would only
strike out for themselves and have
their own homes and their own pay
envelopes instead of going on a sit
down for the balance of their lives.
So hail the Grandmothers' Club and
urge the women in every community
to organize one. DOROTHY DIX.
(Copyright, 1889