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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
10
A dealer in old books notes high prices from collectors across the country and abroad for rare volumes, then argues beauty is not essential. He recalls summer shells collected by children, their fevered passion, swaps, and waste, asking if collecting is foolish. He urges keeping collections in perspective amid larger life joys and duties. A reader asks about acceptable attentions to visiting young men, with cautious, case dependent guidance.
The article argues for disciplined artistry in dress design, warning against haste and blind trends. It praises precise tailoring, notes natural color Shantung sport suits with red trim, and outlines fabric needs and pleat styles for skirts and coats. It highlights silk as premier for various wears and lists suitable fabrics like pongees and Canton crepe for sport and outer use.
Society scene at Roena Urban’s home features dancing and refreshments for guest Catherine Cadogan of Macon Missouri. Out of town guests include Rosalpha Payne Macomb Amy Matheson Galesburg Eloise Reder St. Louis and Gertrude Lampel St. Louis.
Mr and Mrs J Will Wall hosted the Study club with a South America talk from Mr Wall based on winter travels. The Round Table held a basket picnic at Highland park with 25 to 30 attendees. Mrs Walter P Martindale hosted an auction bridge group with no prizes. Eleanor Heuer entertained the D O D club at 909 Jefferson Street with card games continuing into the evening. Mrs C E Saunders of Moberly arrived as an out of town guest rail-side.
An arrival for a brief visit with Miss Mabel Simon came to see the club's members, old friends. Miss Heuer served a two course luncheon, and four year old Florence Ryniker, the hostess's niece, sang and others provided music. Mrs. Saunders plans to leave this morning. The next club meeting will be with Miss Mildred Schmitt on June 29.
The Sunday school of Salem church held an annual picnic in the school hall due to threatening weather. Children dressed in picnic costume enjoyed games lunch and an evening of music with a large delegation present. Booths offered soft drinks ice cream and sandwiches.
Fifty girls of the YWCA outing club are set for a Thursday evening hike to Gardner Park. They will meet at 6 15 PM at the YWCA, carry spoons cups and sandwiches plus ten tents, and return after supper and games. If rain interrupts the plan will shift to Friday.
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