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WOMAN'S EDITION THE DALLES TIMES-MOUNTAINEER
Women's Societies
EDITED BY MRS.
A few
3'ears ago, organizations com
posed of and controlled by women were
almost a wonder of the age, but today
woman stands on an equal platform with
man in societies of any kind, be they
secret or otherwise. It is said :
"Wives cannot keep a secret. Just the
moment that they hear
A piece of news they breathe it in their
lord and master's ear.
But husbands are not so, because they
have within their lives,
Lots and lots of things they never tell
their wives."
When we take iftto consideration the
number of societies now existing
in a town the size of our own "queen of
the Inland Empire," we can justly say
that much of their success is due to
woman and her influence, and man is
beginning to reluctantly admit that
woman is his equal if not superior in
her respective station in life. Her
influence permeates society, as the
fragrant rose distills its sweetness o'er
the earth.
In preparing sketches of the different
societies, we have endeavored to re
member them all, and if we have failed
it has been an oversight on our part.
We feel deeply grateful to Mesdames
Smith French, Shackleford, Liebe, Don
nell, Crandall, Prinz, Myers, Crossen,
Bayard, Miss McNiel and Father Bron
geest for data, etc., concerning their res
pective societies. The following list com
prises the women's-lodges and societies
of the churches in which woman reigns
tupreme :
TheTaine Class.
In September, 1893, a few ladies of The
Dalles assembled for the . purpose of
forming a literary society. As Taine's
"History of English Literature" was de
cided upon for the text book of the year,
the assembly assumed the name of "The
Taine Class."
For the two ensuing years the study
of English literature was pursued, and
in the third year Gnizot's "History of
Civilization in Europe" was adopted as
the text book. After that followed
Draper's "Intellectual Development of
Europe," which has occupied the time
up to the present. Many delightful
evenings have been spent reading and
discussing the various subjects in hand,
and papers are presented weekly by its
members. Occasionally a reception or
a Shakespearian reading, a Dickens par
ty or some other social and intellectual
pastime has been indulged in, and the
society has been most harmonious and
delightful. Meetings take place every
Monday evening at the homes of mem
bers and the class is limited to fifteen in
number. '.
St. Paul's Guild.
Women's work in St.' Paul's church
began with an offer from General Eaton,
of Portland, of $500, on condition that
a like amount be contributed by our
people.
' Mrs. : Knuortrs raisprl tfiRfi hv onK.
.
ecription, and the ladies realized $105
from a festival, and the corner stone of
the church building was laid May 28,
1874.
This was the nucleus of the. present
Guild ; J a permanent organization was
effected in 1876. The life of the church
at times had languished, but for the
1 able assistance of this faithful band of
workers. ' '
' The Sunday school has been kept up
during the times of temporary closing of
the church, and the spiritual condition
; of the parish has grown under the minis
trations of the various lines of work
carried out bv the committees'
The present officers are : Rev. Joseph
DeForest, rector and president, ex
officio; Florence K. Vause, vice-president
; Henrietta Mansfield, secretary ;
Lulu D. Crandall, treasurer.
Congregational Ladies.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con
gregational church was organized in
1863. Mrs. E M. Wilson, president ;
Mrs. C. Z. Donnell,'secretary. . .
The object, as its name indicates, was
to help the church of which they were
jnembere or adherents, and to promote
acquaintance and sociability. The work
of the earlier years was principally help-
C. F. STEPHENS.
ing the sick and destitute, and fitting up
children for the Sunday school. Money
for church purposes was raised by means
of sociables, entertainments and fairs.
During the years of the society's work
there have been several courses of
lectures arranged for and de
livered by good speakers and specialists.
These lectures were scientific, popular
and educational in their tendency.
This work has been kept up and the
society now has fifty members, with
Mrs. A. R. Thompson, president, and
Mrs. B. S. Huntington, secretary. It
has been a working power for thirty
five years and expects to live on.
Christian Church Ladies.
The Ladies' Aid Soociety of the First
Christian church of The Dalles, Oregon,
was organized October 1st, 1892 ; with a
nucleus of eight members, has constant
ly increased in numerical strength, and
at the present time has forty-five
active and eleven honorary members.
During its existence it has disbursed
$521.95 for church purposes, and $409.91
for other purposes, the most of which
was for charity.
The present officers are Mrs. A. Ull
rich, president ; Mrs. J. Buskirk, treas
urer ; Mrs. C. E. Bayard, secretary.
The Lutheran Ladies
Society was organized under the con
stitution and charter of Zion Evangeli
cal Lutheran church, The Dalles, Ore
gon, on the 20th of May, 1896. On this
day a number of ladies met at Mrs.
Stubling'a in response to a call from Rev.
L. Grey, who presided at the meeting.
The society was organized to more
effectively promote certain religious and
charitable work heretofore largely neg
lected, and to aid in the financial sup
port of the Lutheran church of which
this society is a part. Mrs. A. Stubling
was elected president, and presided one
year. Mrs. Theresa Prinz was elected
president in May, 1897, with Mrs. A.
Grey, vice president. These officers are
both efficient workers and the society is
very prosperous. During its two years
existence, it has accomplished much
religiously and financially, having
paid $800 to the church, and yet this
society is only in its infancy.
The Lutheran Ladies'aim to not bear
the name of the great reformer, Dr.
M.Luther, in vain, but rather to.be
worthy daughters of that"great religious
institution, the Evangelical Lutheran
Church.
Baptist Societies.
The Women's Mission Circle of the
Calvary Baptist church of The Dalles,
Oregon, was organized September 16,
1896. Its aim and its object to raise funds
for home, foreign and convention mis
sions. During the past year the amount
of $31.00 was expended on mission work.
The Mission Circle meets at the chapel
the first Tuesday in each month at two
p. m. It has nineteen members en
rolled, with the following officers : Mrs.
B. T. Collins, president; Mrs. T, Johns,
vice-president; ' Mrs. "W. C. Alia way,
Sec. ; Mrs. E. Pitman, treasurer.
The Willing Workers Society of the
Calvary Baptist church, of The Dailes,
Oregon, was organized October 19, 1894,
with ten charter members and the fol
lowing officers : Mrs. E. K. Russell,
president ; Mrs. W. C. Allaway, 1st vice
president ; Mrs. S. P. M. Briggs, 2d vice
president ; Mrs. H. H. Campbell, secre
tary ; Mrs. M. Hill, treasurer. The so
ciety meets once every two weeks on
Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. Its ob-
ject is to raise funds to help defray the
incidental expenses of the church. The
present membership numbers twenty,
with the following officers : Mrs. T.
Johns, president ; Mrs. W. R. Barrett,
1st vice-presiden t ; Mrs. L. Hill, 2d vice
president; Mrs. W. C. Allaway, secre
tary; Mrs. 8. S. Johns, treasurer.
The Good Intent.
This is the title by which the ladies'
aid society of the Methodist church is
called. The organization was effected
as it now exists, in 1879, the first presi-
dent being Mrs. Eliza McFarland ; vice-
president, Mrs. Sarah Michell. These
two efficient officers served continuously
for a number of years, being succeeded
by Mrs. J. D Lee in 1886. Since that
time there has been nearly a new board
elected each year.
The prime object of this organization
is to promote a friendly feeling
among the members of the church, to
make opportunities for strangers to be
come acquainted with the older resi
dents, and in various ways assist the
financial and benevolent work of the
church.- At present it is a useful force
that the church could not spare. It is
a prosperous, energetic, active working
body ; its name is quite significant of its
efforts, and it would not be just to say
it rests only in good intentions. Is also
has been appropriately christened "The
Happy Achievers." Its meetings are
held on each alternate Wednesday at
the homes of members, and has the
following officers : President, Mrs. Rosa
Bolton; vice-president, Mrs. Randall;
treasurer, Mrs. Phoebe Haight ; record
ing secsetary, Mrs. E. Reynolds ; finan
cial secretary, Mrs. D. M. French.
The Dalles W. C. T. U.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, of The Dalles, was organized
October, 1881, by the first state presi-
dent, Mrs. E. J. Hines, in the Third
Street Congregational church; with Mrs.
Smith French, president, and Mrs.
Louisa A. Stowell, secretary.
The earlier years of their work were
principally juvenile. A Band of Hope
wras organized in 1882. At one time it
numbered 150 members, and was carried
on with great success.
A free reading room was established
in 1882, and was maintained continuous
ly for thirteen years ; when for want of
appreciation and support by the public,
it was discontinued. It was a pleasant,
quiet, well-ordered place, well supplied
with standard works, late periodicals
and the daily and weekly newspapers.
It was open to every one from 10 a. m.
to 10 p. m. everyday.
Mrs. Villard made the reading room a
donation of $100.
A practical and educating work of the
Union along temperance lines has been
the bringing of celebrated speakers and
lecturers, bringing the different phases
of the work before the people. The mem
bership at present is small but not at all
discouraged, but possessed with a come-to-staygrit.
, Woman's Relief Corps.
The Woman's Relief Corps is the aux
iliary to the Grand Army of the Re
public, and was instituted in this city,
April 17, 1889. Its name and number
being J. W. Nesmith Corps, No. 17, and
now has forty ladies who have "pledged.
their allegiance to the stars and stripes,"
and are doing nobly in their charitable
work for the families of the gray-haired
veterans. -Mrs.
Mamie W. Briggs is president of
the W. R. C , and the members of the
Corps, as well as the G. A. R., Sons of
Veterans and D. C. & A. C. club, are
making elaborate preparations for the
state encampment, which meets in this
city, May 17, 18 and 19. Several hun
dred visitors are expected, and good
music and entertainment will be pro
vided. A royal good time is anticipated.
Degree of Honor.
This order is the auxiliary to the A.
6. U. W., and was instituted in this city
April 7, 1894, by Mrs. Kate J. Young, of
Portland. It was christened Fern
Lodge No. 25, D. of H., and started out
on its voyage with 80 members. Mrs.
Mary S. Myers was its first executive of
ficer and Mrs. Eshleman, recorder.
In July, 1896, Fern Lodge No. 25,
carried the honors from the Grand
Lodge which met in Portland, being the
banner lodge of the state in social and
beneficiary members, and in the election
of Mrs. Mamie Briggs, of this city, as
Grand Lady of Honor, and last year
bestowed on her the highest honors the
state could give that of Grand Chief of
Honor which position she holds with
credit to herself and; the Oregon juris
diction. The pressnt C. of H.' is Mrs. Lulu D.
Crandall, and Mrs. OUie F. Stephens,
Secy., Misses Ida Burchtorf and Eliza
beth Schooling Financier and Receiver.
Fern Lodge has lost four members by
death, Mr. T. H. Joles, Mr. D. L. Dc-
Wolfe, Mrs. Cassie Wiley-Hill and Jen
nie Russell-Rofeno, the latter a benefi
ciary member.
Rebekah Lodge.
Azalea Lodge No. 100, auxiliary of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was
instituted in this city April 9, 1898, with
39 charter numbers. The instituting
officer was Mrs. Ida Foster; Pres. of the
Rebekah Assembly of Oregon, assisted
by Mrs. Grace Swank-Laurie and Mrs.
A. B. Manley, all of Portland. The fol
lowing officers Mere elected and in
stalled : N. G., Mrs. Lulu D. Crandall ;
V. C, Rebecca Wilson; Sec, Alice Lyle ;
Trea?., Elvira Neilsen; W., Anna Raw
son; C, Almira Burget; I. G., Mary
Ward; O. G., Anna Blakeney ; R. S. to
N. G.. O. D. Doane ;,L. S. to N. G., Em
ma Doane; R. S. to V. G., Belle Cooper
Rinehart: L. S. to V. G., Georgia Samp
son ; Chaplian, Mrs. Mary Learned.
Several visitors from Star Rebekah, of
uuiur, were present ana assisted very
materially in the instituting and install-
ation ceremonies. Refreshments were
served, and a social time spent.
Rebekah Lodges wrork in charitable
and philanthropic as well as in social
lines, and we expect much good may be
accomplished in the future by Azalea
Rebekah Lodge No. 100, 1. O. 0. F.
Pacific Circle Women of Woodcraft.
Cedar Circle, No. 8, is the auxiliary to
the Woodmen of the World, and was in
stituted in this city on Jan. 29, 1896,
with 29 charter members. Its officers
were: Mrs. Inez Filloon, G. N; Mrs.
Georgia Webber, Ad. ;.Mrs. Sallie Clark,
Magician; Mrs. E. Joles, Banker; Mrs.
Delia Phirman, Clerk.
The present officers are : Mrs. Ella
Williams, G. N. ; Mrs. OllieF. Stephens,
i - n ii -mr
Aaviser; Airs. ..cva rieynoias, magician ;
Mrs, Ella Cushing, P. G. N ; Mrs. Ella
Dawson, Banker ; Miss Louise Rintaul,
Clerk.
Cedar Circle, like the tree for which
it was named, grows rapidly, and now
has a membership of nearly 90, and is
one of the most social orders in the city,
while as a beneficiary order it is strong.
The meetings are held each Friday
evening in Fraternity Hall.
The German Ladies' Aid Society
Was organized some five years ago. It
has accomplished much good, and it
may be safely predicted that its sphere
of usefulness will be greatly extended.
The present officers are : Pres., Mrs.
C. L. Schmidt; Vice-Pres., Mrs. Phir
man ; Sec. , Mrs. H. Hansen.
The King's Daughters.
The ladies of this societv have aeeom-
pii8he(i much goodt their object being to
make clothing for the poor, mostly chil-
dren, and their charitable deeds will not
be forgotten by those whom these kind
ladies have aided.
St. Vincent's Charitable Society.
St. Vincent's Charitable Society of the
Catholic Church was established in
1885. Its aim is to help the deserving
poor of the city and surrounding coun
try. The president of this society is
Mrs. N. Sinnott; Sec., Miss K. Greiner;
Treas., Mrs. H. Herbring.
Harmony
Temple No.
Sisters
12, Rathbone
Wan instituted Jan. 21, 1896, by Mrs.
Ella Housten, of Roseburg, Grand Chief
of the Jurisdiction of Oregon, assisted
by Mrs. Ella Grimes, of the Dalles, and
Mrs. Mollie Aiken, of Huntington, with
a charter membership of sixtv-three.
This Temple has become one of the
strongest in the state and the most pros
perous in the city, with a steady in
crease in membership and interest, hav
ing a membership of eighty-three.
Regular meetings are held every first
and third Thursdays, in the ! beautiful
K. of P. hall. The present officers are
Miss Minnie Gosser, P. C. ; Mrs. Lizzie
Bradshaw, M. E. C. ; Mrs. Eliza Kelsay,
E. S. ; Mrs. Viola Rorden, E. J. ; Mrs.
Laura Blakeney, M. ; Mrs. Lillie Gavin,
M. of R. and C. ; Mrs. Julia Driver, P.
of T. ; Mrs. May Gilbert, G. of O. T.
he floated his provision business into a
Order of Eastern Star. heavily capitalized stock company. He
Columbia Chapter, No. 33, O. E. S., is now starting cheap restaurants in
was organized Feb. 7, 1895, with thirty- many places in that city, where he in
one charter members. The meetings tends to supply substantial dinners for
are held in the Mason's beautiful hall, 5 cents each.
which every member thoroughly appre
ciates. The membership has more than
doubled, now numbering seventy-three-We
have lost two by death, and one
demit has been granted. Br. Henry A.
Baker, past worthy patron, and Sister
Jennie Russell Rufeno, loved and hon
ored members, have "sailed away on
that mystic water which flows through
the valley of .shadows." Requiescat in
pace." The ' present officers who are
very efficient, and faithful, are Mrs
Alice Crosen, worthy matron; Dr. 0
D. Doane, worthy patron ; Mrs. Emilie
Sanders, associate matron; Miss Lena
Snell, secretary; Mrs. Esther Harris,,
treasurer; Mrs. Almira Burget, con
ductress; Miss Edna Glenn, Adah ; Mrs.
Annie Kinersly, Ruth Miss Ada
Smith, Esther; Miss Christine Phirman,
Martha ; Mrs. Lizzie Bradshaw, Electa
Mrs. Jessie Kirby, warder; Mrs. Mary
S. Myers, chaplain ; Mrs Sarah MacAl
lister, marshal; Mrs. Alice Varney,
organist; Mr. Harry Clough, sentinel.
01 their w0.rk "the world may sound n
trumpets, ring no bells, the Book of Life
the shining record tells."
WHAT BECOMES OF THE.
COLLEGE GIRL.
EVA EMERY DYE, OREQOX CITY.
What becomes of the college girl,
The girl of the cap and the gown?
Does she sit apart, aloft, alone,
A useless princess on a throne,
Wrapped in her own renown?
What becomes of the college girl,
. The girl of lofty thought?
Let our school rooms speak where day
by day
Young pulsing hearts of plastic clay
Are into beauty wrought.
What becomes of the college girl,
The girl of mother heart?
At the cradle side she kneels with pride,
rr mi l ii l i
Her willing hands by love are tied
Tn liffi's divinpst. art. '
Ler w ining nanus oy i
To life's divinest art.
What becomes of the college girl,
The girl of book and pen?
She is training sons the future great,
Creating heroes for the state,
A mother unto men.
What becomes of the college girl,
The girl of classic hall?
In social walk or civic strife,
In church or school or home her life
Uplifts and sweetens all.
What becomes of the college girl,
From college classes flown? "
Praise spoils her not,nor blame dismays.
Her cultured breadth gives power to
raise
A standard of her own.
What becomes of the college girl,
The girl of purpose broad?
As girlhood's faith contagious burned,
Her woman's prayer mayhap, hath
turned
Some nearer unto God.
"Just think, somebody broke into my
studio last night. Unfortunately ,I had
just begun a study in still life." "Was
it stolen?" "No, but the models were-
a ham and some sausages."
Recruiting Officer ; "I'm afraid you
are not heavy enough for a cavalryman.
We want men who can ride over any
thing, if necessary." Applicant: "That's
all right, sir. I've been a London cab
driver for seven years !"
Mistress: "Why, Mary, you've dated
your letter a week ahead." tMaid:
"Yis'm ; it will take over a week for it
to get to me mother, and she wouldn't
care to be reading old news even from
me." London Tid-Bits. ,
"Talk about patriots, never saw a
more ardent one than Brown." "Yes,
Brown goes to the limit. He licked his
boy last night for insisting that it was
Spanish monev behind Columbus when
he discovered
Enquirer.
America." - Cincinnati
The wife of the late earl of Bradford
had a sister, of whom it was said she
was the only woman who refused offers
of marriage from two prime ministers.
She was a Miss Forester, and in her
youth refused Lord Palmerston. She
married the earl of Chesterfield, and
his widow refused Lord Beaconsfield.
Sir Thomas Lipton seems to be the
most-talked-about man in London since