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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1902
Page
18
The Butte clubs shift from strict literary aims to broader public work. Homer and Atlas clubs influence education and reform, while the Butte Woman's Club pursues topics of the day, cleanliness, morals, and street improvements, with notable support for Nikola Thomas's musical education. The piece notes upcoming Los Angeles biennial travel and expectations for Montana delegates.
The Homer club of Butte met at the Butte Business Men's association rooms. Papers on The Brownings in Italy and Manual Training in Public Schools were read by Mrs. De Witt and Miss Dinsmore, with student artworks displayed. The club plans to meet again next Monday.
The Saturday Night club of Butte explored Religion in the Time of Hypatia focusing on fifth century conditions and Alexandrian controversy between Hypatia and Archbishop Cyril. The meeting also covered current events, wireless telegraphy Marconi lore, an elixir exhibit, new toothache remedies, Niagara ride caution, and adjourned after a reference to Sampson Schley. Elections for next term officers were held at Miss S Bernice Cox’s art rooms.
Tuesday afternoon the literature department of the Butte Woman's club held its meeting with 29 members present. Mrs. Panton reviewed Weiland the German author and former Shakespeare translator as members discussed Prince Henry's visit and related topics.
A Missoula group formed last autumn, the Garden City Concert Band is composed entirely of girls. The band has quickly matured, delivering a highly skilled concert and ball that drew wide public interest and praise for its distinctive makeup and growing proficiency.
Grafters a sarcastic parody on the Philistines was read by the Roy crofters as part of a literary session noting the Park avenue fire death of a noble woman titled the Tombs angel and praising the public library in Butte. A social tea followed with refreshments served by local volunteers and fortunes read by three women. The next meeting is scheduled for March with a social committee listed.
The West Side Shakespeare club of Butte met Tuesday evening with Miss Mamie Fossman. Othello was studied from the first act, followed by discussion on Goethe Macaulay and Wordsworth. Mrs Kress, Dillon Shakespeare club president, spoke on study methods and club work.
The Jewish Woman's Council met Monday with a Bible reading to open. Mrs. Leibenstein led with Genesis chapters 14 and 15, and the group continues a program of reading one or two chapters per meeting. Mrs. Silverman discussed Gratz History of the Jews and Mrs. Eisenberg spoke on The Bible in Literature. Mrs. Einstein of Avondale Jewish council sent a paper on The Observation of the Sabbath and Minor Holidays, and Miss Lillian Wertheimer gave an instrumental solo.
The Butte Girls' Club gathered after school with Misses Mabel and Mary Richards. Miss Irma Silverman discussed Ulysses Grant, Miss Margaret Darch covered William McKinley, and Miss Frances Ford gave a short history of the club. Refreshments followed.
On Wednesday evening a number of young chaps met at Ray Ellingwood’s home to organize the Butte Boys' club. Officers include Colin Leys Christie as President and Ray Ellingswood as Treasurer. Next week the group will meet to draft a constitution and plan the year's program.
On Friday February 21 the Century club of Kalispell met at Mrs. E W Phillips home. In business session Mrs M L Spaulding was elected delegate to the biennial in Los Angeles. Mrs Co W Norquist presented a paper on Polish Music. Mrs E L Geddes presided.
Mrs. Ellen Philips vividly portrays the Polish people their life and customs and the harsh experiences of Siberian exiles and prison life in a baring narrative.
General notes from Columbus Ohio describe the Altrulan club with a brief Regnant Race program featuring papers and sketches on Anglo Saxon topics, education, religion, law, newspapers and civic affairs. Chicago news reports a Wilmette maid club forming with a Women’s club delegation attending. Mary Swift Gist dies in Washington after a long illness. she led the Woman's National Press Association and DAR regent roles.
In the city, patriotism and women's progress drive benevolence as the motive power behind civic efforts and public programs. Leaders emphasize community uplift through charitable acts and inclusive policies that advance social aims.
The social and domestic science section meets tomorrow at 2 30 in Elks hall parlor with an engaging programme. The executive board gathers Tuesday at 2 30 in the same parlor. The musical department shifts to Tuesday afternoons. The evening session is Friday March 7 with husbands or escorts welcome. Miss Lillian Sheehy, daughter of Mr and Mrs P W Sheehy, is highlighted for literary work and stories such as The Colonial Maid in the Standard of Feb 16. The high school sophomore class inspired pupils to write colonial tales. Western rail rates to Los Angeles for the General Federation biennial remain undecided, but a Salt Lake City round trip is quoted at 25. The art department will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs W H Fenton’s home on 846 West Broadway due to Friday open session.
The item discusses fur boas and related accessories, noting continued loyalty to sable and fox pelts. It mentions collar ettes or pelerines in fichy shapes, described as fashionable when worn at the waist with a large antique buckle.
From Think Milwaukee Wisconsin the likely Democratic slate for 1904 favors Schley for president with David B. Hill as vice president. The piece weighs anticipated ticket strength and regional backing amid party considerations.
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