Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 298, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 December 1912 — Clubs. [ARTICLE]

Clubs.

Mrs. Wm. Beal was hostess to the N. S. Sew Club Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 1L Mrs. Walter Johnston entertained the Sew and Sew Club Friday, Dec. 13. The Dance Club enjoyed & merry eventog Tuesday in Townsend’s halL The Fortnightly Club met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Broadie Wednesday ol last week. Roll response was a country and its capitol. Mrs. Del Gray read a very interesting paper on "Hawaii.’ Mrs. Walter Gumm gave a lengthy paper on "The Women ox China.” Plans were Inaugurated by a special committee looking toward the Christmas exchange and play, to be held Dec. 18. Mrs. Frank Peck, hostess. Mrs. Broadie was assisted In serving by Mrs. Hlla Hitchcock. The Jolly Club was received by ( Mrs. Ella Stoudt Friday of last week, j Mrs. Frank Babcock, of Rensselaer, was s special guest. Two-course refreshments

were served by the hostess and her daughter, Ruth. Mrs. James Gilbert is at home to this club Friday, Dec. 20. The Study Club held its last session before holidays at the home of Miss Clara Hutton, Dec 9th. Roll response was current European events. Several cnapters of Social Progress In Contemporary Europe were reviewed by Mr. Large, Mrs. Johnston and Miss O'Dell. Miss Bartee lead in the general discussion. Miss Millie Gray revled chapter 7 of Spirit of Frehch Letters. Mr. Philps led the discussion. The program committee issued assignments for the last half of the year, when the last ten books of the Chautauqua course will be studied in connection with the magazine. The annual Frolic, dated for Dec. 16th, has been postponed until summer Mrs. Lough will be for the next session, Jan. IS, 1912. The Presbyterian Missionary society is scheduled to enjoy a basket dinner and afternoon program Thursday of -ils week at the home of Mrs. Goss. Our public school closes Tuesday, Dec. 24th, for a two weeks’ vacation. Preparation is being made in all the Sunday schools to receive Santa Claus with right good cheer.