Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 286, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1918 — FORTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF LITERARY CLUB OBSERVED [ARTICLE]

FORTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF LITERARY CLUB OBSERVED

The forty-first anniversary of the Ladies’ Literary chib was observed in an interesting and entertaining manner in the spacious and beautiful home of Mrs. Oren Parker. In observance of the occasion Mrs. J. Medicus, a charter member of the club, read an original poem of one of the founders of the organization, the late Mrs. Mary E. Thompson, which had been composed on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the chib, and to which the. reader ‘had added a stanza suited to the present occasion. The musical numbers were two vocal numbers —(a) Allah Be With Us, by Charles Lowne; (b) Oh Heart of Mine, by James Whitcomb Riley. Both were given in a pleasing manner by Mrs. J. A. Dunlap. Several Victrola numbers were furnished by the hostess. . „ The talk on Constructive Patriotism, by Mrs. A. R. Hopkins, was given in her usual excellent way. After ■reviewing the growth of the ideal of liberty in this, our favored land, as well a sin the nations of Europe, she drew the conclusions that four things are necessary to the growth of this ideal. First—A land. Secbnd —A people. Third—■lnstitutions. And fourth—A superior type of womanhood. No country can rise higher than the intellectual and moral ideals of its women; therefore, a democracy, if it would continue to exist, must give its women an equal chance for development. ■Mrs. J. D. Allman gave a most interesting and comprehensive report of the State Federation meeting at Indianapolis, which she attended last month. On account of the “flu” epidemic the attendance was but one hundred and twenty-seven, and these abiding by the rules of the health authorities and wearing masks at every session were so uncomfortable and ill at eart that they could hardly enjoy the small part of the program that could be given; so much of what had been planned being impossible. Mrs. Allman stated that from the humorous remarks of the various speakers she felt sure they must have presented a very grotesque picture as they sat with masked countenances through the various sessions. The program was concluded by a historical account of the custom of •singing Chrirtmas carols. Two new members were accepted, Mrs. Kratli and Mrs. W. E. Parkinson. —Contributed.