Fayette County, Indiana - Chapter 19, 1917

Chapter 19

People are naturally gregarious and the people of Connersville are no exception to the rule. The trend of modern society is distinctly towards co-operation and co-ordination of interests in every line of acti\'ity, whether it be in industrial, religious, educational or social lines. The day when man lived to himself is gone forever; we are so interdependent that a correlation of interests is absolutely necessary. In the early days of the county's history the man of the family built his own house, made his own furniture and tools, was frequently his own physician, dentist and lawyer, and was in a large measure dependent on no one - that is, no one but his wife. The wife spun the yarn and wove the materials for the clothing of the family and performed a thousand and one other duties that are now in charge of others. To a remarkable degree each family was a unit to itself, making its own houses, furniture and clothing and providing its own food. Many families in the early history of the county lived altogether on what they themselves were able to make.

But how different things are in 1917, a hundred years later. Now the farmer has everything manufactured for him, and his wife can buy everything needful for her household. Even the gentle art of baking bread is fast becoming a lost art. In any of the modern department stores the housewife can have herself supplied with everything she could possibly use in the home. Along with this change in the method of living has gone the isolation which surrounded the homes of the pioneers. The cjuilting parties of our grandmothers and the log-rollings of our grandfathers have been replaced by social and fraternal organizations which bear little resemblance to their predecessors. The husking-Jaees and singing-schools of the young people have been replaced by the cornshredder and the victrola.

Society was simple in the early days of Connersville. The club life of the women of today was unknown. Such a thing as a group of women meeting every week to discuss Shakespeare or Browning was unthought of by our grandmothers, nor did they foregather and spend the afternoon in playing cards - they spun and wove the materials in those days from which they made their dresses. It is within comparatively recent years that all

A Striking Picture Revealed

A sur\-ey of the club life of the city in 191 7 re\"eals a strikins^ picture There is a club for every phase of modem life. The churches ha\c their many organizations, some of which might be classed as clubs. Then there are sewing clubs of every description, literary and musical clubs, culture clubs, dancing clubs, card clubs and a wide variety of other organizations whose names give no cine to the uninitiated as to what kind of clubs they might be. The names of such clubs as the "Merry Go Round", "Bon Teni])", "Stitch and Chatter", "Twelfth Night", "Silent Birthday", "Busy Idlers", "Wayside Gleaners", "Bachelors Club" and scores of others are seen in the local papers from day to day. Both the daily papers of the city are compelled to employ specially trained young women as society editors in order to keep in touch with this multiplicity of clubs. The daily calendar of these society editors shows a total of about ninety clulis in the city, more than a third of these being card clubs.

In the following pages is gi\en a brief review of the literary and musical clubs and those of a general cultural nature. No effort has been made to review the many card clubs or those connected with the churches. The data for the clubs has been prepared by the clubs themselves. All tlie general information concerning the club life of the city has been fiunished by the society editors of the local papers, Louise Schroeder, of the Mcx^'s, and Ethlyn Backous, of the Exauiincr. Mrs. \\'illiam E. Ochiltree was the of the Cary Club, the oldest literary organization in the city, and has been active in the club life of the city since the organization of this club in 1891. Se\-eral clubs, some of them of a literary nature, have yiassed out of existence. One of these was a Shakespeare Club organized b\- Katharine Heron; another was the Bay V^iew Club, which later became the present Wednesday Literary Club. Shortly after the Ci\il War there was a Dickens Reading Circle, composed of three married couples : Judge Jeremiah Wilson and wife, B. F. Claypool and wife and John S. Reid and wife.

The Cary Club

charter members beside the above mentioned ladies were Mrs. E. V. Hawkins, Mrs. E. J. Brown, Mrs. S. N. Hamilton, Mrs. J. T. Wilkin. Mrs. J. E. Huston, Mrs. Scott Alichener, Airs. E. M. Michener, Mrs. C. N. Sinks, Mrs. R. S. Ludlow and Mrs. E. L. AtcClain. The following is a list of the first officers: President, Mrs. E. M. Michener; first vice-president, Mrs. E. V. Hawkins: second vice-president, Mrs. W. B. Wright; secretary, Mrs. E. L. McClain; treasurer, Airs. J. E. Huston.

The present officers of the club are as follow: President, Mrs. R. J. Greenwood: first vice-president, Mrs. F. I. Barrows; secretary,' Mrs. Kyde A\'ils(jn ; assistant secretary. Mrs. J. H. Morrison; treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Huston: critic, Airs. \\'. E. Ochiltree; federation secretary, Mrs. C. C. Hull. The present membership, including the above officers, is as follow ; Mrs. L. A. Frazee, Mrs. C. S. Lewis, Airs. K. L. Hanson, Mrs. E. V. Hawkins, Mrs. P. H. Kensler, Airs. J. T. Lair, Mrs. R. C. AIcKenran, Mrs. Scott Michener, Airs. E. AI. Alichener. Airs. W. E. Newkirk, Airs. J. R. Alountain, Airs. J. E. Page, Mrs. W. F. L. Sanders, Airs. B. R. Smith, Airs. J. T. Wilkin, Mrs. H. M. Zehrung, Mrs. C. E. J. AIcFarlan and Airs. E. P. Hawkins.

The Sesame Club

The Sesaime Club was organized in 1904 with the following charter members ; Mrs. Willard Robinson, Airs. Lewis Robinson, Airs. L. K. Tingley, Airs. B. F. Thiebaud, Airs. James Eby, Helen Huston, Alice Merrifield, Mrs. S. S. Merrifield, Airs. James Huston, Mrs. H. AI. Lamberson, Airs. G. H. Hall, Mrs. Charles Vogel, Airs. George Garrett, Airs. P. P. Mergenthal. Airs. Ward Haladay, Mrs. E. C. Green, Mrs. A. W. Daum and Lena Williams.

The club was organized with the idea of promoting a higher and broader culture, intellectually and socially, among its members. At the first suggestion of a city hospital the Sesame Clitb agreed to furnish and maintain a room. In 1905 the club became affiliated with the State Federation of Clubs, and in 1914 with the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

Tile acti\e membership of tlie club is limited to t\veiu\' and includes the following-: Mrs. Willard Robinson, Mrs. Lewis Robinson, .Mrs. 1,. K. Tingle}'. Mrs. B. F. Thiebaud. Hortense Crago. Margaret flamhle, .Mrs. James Eby, r\Irs. George L. Moneylion, Mrs, C. E. W'alden, Helen IlustciU, Mr.s. M. R. Hull, Mrs. F. M. Tucker, Mrs. Charles Men Muir, Mr.s, C. K. Brookbank, Mrs, George Beeson, AFrs. Levi Green, Mrs, Oscar L, Chance and Mrs, L E. Booher. The associate members are Mrs. ,S. S. Mernficld, Jennie Hull, Mvs. M. K. Moffitt, Mrs, R, H, Crawford and Mrs, C, J, ]Murphy, The honorary members are Mrs. E. C. Green, Mrs. i'. P. Mergenthal, ]\Irs. A. E. White, Mrs. L. O. Xewcomer, Mrs. George Garrett, Mrs. Charles Vogel, Mrs. G. H. Hull and ]\Irs. H. M. Lamberson. During the club's existence three members have answered the call of death, namely : Mrs. James Huston, Mrs, Guy Lenglade and Alice Merrifield,

The officers for the year 1917 are as follow; Mrs. Lewis Robinson, president; Mrs, George Beeson, vice-president; Mrs, O, L, Chance, second vice-president; Mrs. M. R. Hull, secretary; Mrs. C. E. Waldeu. assistant secretary; Margaret Gamble, treasurer; Mrs. F. M. Tucker, local federated club director; Mrs, James Eby, art representati\-e ; Airs. B. F. Thicljaud ar.d George Moneyhon, critics.

The club bearing the numerical title of A Dozen of LTs, formerly known as the Pierian club, was the first literary organization of the present generation to come inttj existence. The idea of organizing such a club originated with Mrs. Josephine Fearis, Airs, M. E. Hamilton and Mrs, I. C. Banes, It was organized early in May, 1892, with the following charter members: Mrs, DeWitt C. Banes, 'Sirs. James H. Fearis, Mrs, S. N. Hamilton, Mrs. J. AI. Heron, Katharine Heron, Airs. F. T. Roots, Airs. Af. K. Jemison, Airs. H. Afunk, I'annie Xewkirk, Airs. J. E. Roberts, Airs. R. C. Wright and Mrs. E. Dwight Johnston. The first officers were as follow : President, Airs. DeWitt C. Banes: vice-president. Airs. James H. Fearis; secretarvtreasurer. Airs. J. AI. Heron.

The acti\e membership is limited to twenty-five members. Aleetings are held ever}^ two weeks, from September to Alay, at the homes of the members. The purpose of the club as set forth in its constitution is the study and discussion of such subjects as will make- for a higher literarj' culture. During the year 1916-17 the club made a study of the short story as exemplified by the best authors of all ages.

The club has lost six members by death since it was organized in 1892: Mrs. J. E. Roberts, 1894; Grace Riley, 1900; Amelia Anne Jewiss, 1908; Mrs. E. L Chance, 1909; Fannie Newkirk, 1914: Mary Alice Shera, 1914.

The officers for the year 1916-17 are as follow: President, Mrs. M. S. Hallman; vice-president, Minnie Torr; secretary, Elizabeth Eriedgen; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. M. Heron; general federation secretary, I\Irs. Elizabeth C. Earl ; treasurer, Mrs. M. K. Jemison.

The Coterie

The Coterie Club was organized in October, 1893, for the purpose of promoting a higher, broader and better culture intellectually and socially among its members. The charter members were inclusive of the following: Belle Buckley, A'ladge Jewiss, Blanche Kahn, Irene Pepper, Hattie Sparks, Daisy Sinks, Anna Sinks, Portia Vance and Ella Wood.

The present membership of the club consists of the following : Flora Broaddus, Merle Broaddus, Ruth Hull Barrows, Minnie Cain, Alice Fearis, Mabel Glockzin, Lois Higgins, Helen Huston, Irene Johnson, Blanche Kahn, Anna Kehl, Nellie McFarlan, Esther Meeks, May Meritt, Ethel Roots, Sophia Pepper, Ella Woods and Belle Zehrung. The associate members are : Harriet Enyart, Mabel Hart, Mae Holter, Madge Jewiss, Emily Jewiss, Maude Leiter, Emma McFarlan, Jessica McFarlan, Edna Mount and Irene Roots.

The officers for 1916 include the following: Blanche Kahn, president; Alice Fearis, vice-president; Ethel Roots, second vice-president; Nellie McFarlan, secretary ; Belle Zehrung, assistant secretary ; Merle Broaddus, treasurer.

The Clio Club

The first officers were as follow: President, Elizabeth Claypool Earl; first vice-president, Harriett Baker Ford; second vice-president, Alice Thiebaud : secretary, Lilly Brookbank DeHaven ; assistant secretary, Florence M. Hapner: treasurer, Marian Koogler Huston.

The club was organized for the purpose of general literary culture and a better appreciation of the dignity of womanhood. Its programs ha\e been devoted to such subjects as would carry out the plan of its founders. The current year has Ijeen largely devoted to a study of Indiana history in its various phases. During the state centennial week in 1916 the club ])resented the city with a handsome drinking fountain.

There are three classes of members, active, associate and honorary, with the active membership restricted to twenty-five. The present active members are as follow: ]\Irs. E. W. .\nsted, Mrs. J. L. .\shworth, Mrs. B. G. Burris. Mrs. J. M. Carter, Mrs. A. L. Chrisnian, Mrs. B. W. Cole, Mrs. S. E. DeHaven, Mrs. Morrell J. I-larl, Mrs, R. D. Eby. Mrs. Ambrose Elliott, Mrs. Orlando Elliott, Mrs. R. N. Elliott, Mrs. Charles Gartlein, Mrs. E. S. Griffith,

Since the club was organized in 1896 it has lost the following members by death: Mrs. Harriet Barker, Mrs. Austin B. Claypool, Mrs. Harriet Ford, Mrs. Prudence Hawkins, Mrs. Jesse Miller and Mrs. Elmer St. Clair and Mrs. Osie C. Hanson.

The present officers of the club are as follows: President, Airs. B. G. Burris; first vice-president, Mrs. Charles Gartlein; second vice-president, Airs. Emory Overheiser; secretary, Mrs. Orlando Elliott; assistant secretary, Airs. Calvin Ochiltree; federation secretary, Mrs. S. E. DeHaven; director of local federation, Mrs. A. L. Chrisman ; treasurer. Airs. Claude Trusler.

Wednesday Literary Club

The Wednesday Literary Club was organized in 1904, with the following charter members: Alary Pepper, Amanda Huber, Belle Edwards, Sophia Chitwood, Fannie Xevin, A'ina Klein, Eliza Cain, Kate Heron, Alabel Shoemaker, Sarah Carter, Susan Rieman, Elizabeth Wetherald, Ella Porter and Florence Reifel. The first officers were as follows : President, Alary Pepper; Sarah Carter; second vice-president, Vina Klein; recording secretary, Elizabeth Wetherald; assistant recording secretary and corresponding secretary, Elizabeth Cain; critic, Ella Porter.

The object of the club is to stimulate literary and general intellectual activity among its members and to promote civic betterment and human welfare. The club is the successor of the Bay View Club, which was organized in 1896. The membership is limited to twenty-five. Since the club was organized in 1908 it has lost the following members by death: Airs.

The present officers are as follow: President. Mrs. W. H. \'andergrift: first vice-president, Mrs. I. B. Young; second vice-president, ^Mrs. Sophia Chitwood; recording secretary, Mrs. B. F, Thiebaud; assistant recording secretary, Mrs. J. G. Powell ; federation and corresponding secretary, Mrs. H. T. Risk; treasurer. Katharine Heron; critic, ]\Irs. \\'. J. Porter. The presidents of the clul) since its organization have been as follow ; Mrs. Mary Pepper, 1904-05; Mrs. Elizabeth Wetherald, 1905-06; Mrs. W. J- Cain, 1906-07; Katharine Heron, 1907-08; Mrs. F. H. Xevin. 1908-09; Mrs. \V. C. Klein, 1909-10; ]Mrs. George R. Carter, 1910-11; Minnie Moore Wilkin, 1911-12; Mrs. W. J. Porter, 1912-13: Mrs. Charles Cassell, 1913-14; Mrs. H. C. .Anthony. 1914-15; ^Irs. I. B. Young, 1915-16; Mrs. W. L. X'andergrift. 1917.

The Culture Club

The Culture Club of Connersville was organized in October, 1907. with the following charter members: Mesdames \\'. C. Brown. C. K. Butcher, J. S. Clouds. S. E. DeHaven. Ida Huston. Minor Leffingwell. G. L. Masters, .A.. O. Marsh, W. E. Ochiltree, H. Reese, F. E. Tingley. Frank Tatinan, Curtis W'ithrow, C. Ochiltree. The first officers were as follow: President, Mrs. F. C. Tingley; vice-president. Mrs. C. Ochiltree; secretary. Mrs. .\. O. ]Marsh ; treasurer, Mrs. H. Reese.

The membership,' according to the constitution, is restricted to twenty members. Meetings are held at the homes of the members twice each month from October to May. The purpose of the club as set forth in the ci institution is social and intellectual culture and the career of the club during its existence of nine years has adhered closely to the plan of its founders. Of the fourteen charter members all are still living. The present membership is as follows: Mrs. W. E. Brown, Mrs. A. C. Fick. Mrs. G. L. Gray. Mrs. Warren Hull, Mrs. Frank Hayes. Mrs. Charles Myers, Mrs. Fred AlcCombs, Mrs. C. O. Melhorn, Mrs. W. E. Ochiltree, Mrs. Bettie Reece, Mrs. David Smith, Mrs. Will Stoops, Mrs. Clint Stone, Mrs. F. E. Tingley, Mrs. F. M. Tatman, Mrs.

The officers for the year 1916-1917 follow: President, Mrs. Frank Hayes ; vice-president, Mrs. C. O. Melhorn ; secretary, Mrs. Fred McCombs ; assistant secretary, Mrs. W. E. Brown; federation secretary, IMrs. David Smith; treasurer, Mrs. Charles Myers; art representative, Mrs. A. C. Fick; director, Mrs. George L. Gray.

The past presidents have served in the following order: Mrs. F. C. Tingle, Mrs. David Smith, Mrs. Charles Myers, Mrs. Curtis Withrow, Mrs. M. E. Leffingwell, Mrs. S. E. DeHaven, Mrs. Alton Trusler, Mrs. H. T. Silvey and Mrs. C. O. Melhorn.

Adelaide Procter Club

The formal organization of the Procter Club was effected on November 13, 1896. To three ladies belong the honor of the club's existence, namely: Mrs. J- F. Carlos, Mrs. Austin Ready and Katherine Nevin. Mrs. Carlos was chosen the first president and held the office for three years. At first the club began as a small and weak organization, the purpose of which was the study of literature and to promote the spirit of sociability among its members. But with the progress of time the club has become one of the strongest of the numerous clubs in the city. The field of research and activity has been so extended as to include music, civics and charity. The club was federated in 1908. A notable feature of its membership is that mother and daughter sit side by side, each taking part in the programs with the same zeal and earnestness. The club is especially gifted in music, nearly every member being able to take an active part in the musical programs.

Time has wrought many changes in the club during the last few years. Only four charter members are now on the roll, namely, Mrs. J- Carlos, Katherine Nevin, Mrs. E. A\'. Ansted and Mrs. Sue Meyers. Death has invaded the ranks of the club but once, taking one of the charter members, Mrs. Margaret Dovle. The membership of the club is limited to twenty-five.

The Tri-Kappa Sorority

The Tri-Kappa Sorority, a state organization w"hose aim is charitable and social, was organized at Connersville on June 22, r9io, with the following charter members: Mrs. Ruth Hull Barrows, Mrs. Edna Pfafflin Williams, Mrs. Meda Krell Bosler, Mrs. Gladys Lockhart Hassler, Mrs. Nancy

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Conwell Thompson, Inez Lockhart, Blanche l\()l)ins(ni and Mrs. I'.ess Wilhanis Pittinger. The presidents of the sorority have been Mrs. Ruth Hull Barrows. Inez Lockhart, Edna Pfaffiin Williams, Helen Havens and Lois Hijjgins. The present officers include the following : Inez Lockhart. president : Mrs. .Xancv Conwell Thompson, vice-president; Mary Riemaii, treasurer; May Cain, secretary; Louise Keller, corresponding secretary.

The chapter has i)een very active in charitable work. The organization has furnished a room in the city hospital and has contributed one hundred dollars to the new hospital. Besides donations have been made to the fund of associated charities. During the winter months individual cases of want are carefully watched and proper attention given. Money is raised in various ways, but mostly through markets, charity dances, liazaars and the like. During the summer of 1916 the sorority helped manage the Lincoln Chautauqua movement and thereby cleared one hundred dollars. During the state centennial week in 1916 they had charge of the sale of the pageant sou\enir and cleared a neat sum.

The Camerata

The Camerata of Connersville was organized in January. 19 14. with the following membership : Miss Edith Brown, Miss Kathleen Carlos, Mrs. J. F. Carlos. Beulah Campbell, Lois Campbell. Airs. B. W. Cole. Mrs. Wilhelmina Fettig. Mrs. Lewis Heeb, Loretta Heeb, Mrs. L. V. Hegwood, Ruth Lenglade. Margaret AlacDonald. Mrs. Estey Scholl, Josephine Sturvvold, Mrs. X. G. Wills and Mrs. C. E. Walden. Vera Phillips. Helen Men Muir.

The first officers included the following ; Loretta Heeb, president : Mrs. Estev Scholl, vice-president; Mrs. C. E. Walden, secretary; treasurer, Kathleen Carlos.

There are two classes of members, active and associate, the active membership for 1916 being as follow: Edith Brown. Kathleen Carlos. Mrs. J. F. Carlos. Beulah Campbell. Myrtle Campbell. Lois Campbell. Mrs. B. W. Cole, Wilhelmina Fettig, Mrs. Henry Guttman. Mrs. Lewis Heeb. Loretta Heeb. Mrs. L. V. Hegwood, Edna Johnson, Estella Keller, Opal Krautter, Ruth Lenglade, Mrs. C. L. Lenglade, Mrs. Myron Levinson. Mrs. \'irgie Lugar. Margaret MacDonald. Grace McKee. Mrs. Estey Scholl, Josephine Sturwold, Mrs. F. E. Tingley. Mrs. X. G. Wills, Mrs. C. E. Walden, Mrs. Ralph Leming, Vera Phillips, Flelen Men Muir, Airs. C. C. Smith and Mrs. Aster Beeson. The associate memliers are Katlierine Xevin and Elizabeth Sheehan.

The officers for 1916 include the following: Mrs. B. W. Cole, president ; Mrs. J. F. Carlos, first vice-president ; Edith Brown, second vicepresident; Edna Johnson, secretary; Josephine Stnrwold, assistant; Myrtle Campbell, treasurer, and Mrs. Estey Scholl, librarian.

The object of the society rs to advance the interests and promote the culture of musical art in Connersville, and for the mutual improvement of its members. The regular meetings of the society are held on the first and third Thursday of each month during the month of October to May, inclusive.

The Wayside Gleaners

The society known as the Wayside Gleaners, a charitable organization, was organized on October 18, 1906. Originally the society was the Sunday school class of Mrs. Scott Moore, a lady who was dear to everyone and quite commonly known as Mother Moore. On the date mentioned above, Mrs. Will Burhle extended an invitation to the members of Mrs. Moore's class to the Grand Avenue Methodist church to meet at her home for the purpose of organizing a society, the object of which was to raise funds for the benefit of the poor and needy. The following names were enrolled as charter members; Mrs. Will Burhle, Carrie Becker, Mrs. Arthur Coe, Mrs. Joseph Hauck, Mrs. John Lee, Mrs. Charles Murphy, Mrs. Scott Moore, Mrs. Benjamin Riggs, Mrs. Harry Riley, Mrs. Alfie Riggs. The first officers were as follows ; Mrs. Will Burhle, president ; Mrs. Harry Riley, first vicepresident; Carrie Becker, secretary; Mrs. Arthur Coe, assistant secretary; Mrs. Charles Murphy, treasurer. The present officers are the following; Mrs. Joseph Hauck, president; Mrs. Sadie Wymore,. vice-president; Mrs. Dora Seward, secretary, and Mrs. Otis Arnold, treasurer. The society is composed of thirteen members.

The Merry-Go-Round Club

The Merry-Go-Round Clifb is one of the most prominent social organizations of the city. The club was organized by Mrs. Herman Munk and Kate Heron in 1890 with the following members: Herman Munk and wife, J. M. Heron and wife, J. E. Roberts and wife, J. H. Fearis and wife, Kate Heron, Cornelia Conwell. Dr. Frank Chitwood and M. E. Dale. All of the original members are living, with the exception of Mrs. J. E. Roberts. The first officers were Mrs. Herman Munk, president, and Kate Heron, secretarytreasurer. The present officers include the following: Mrs. J. R. Mountain,

The origin of the name "Merry-Go-Round" as appUed to the club is quite interesting. At the time the organization of the club was being discussed the question of a suitable name arose. It so happened at the time that a merrv-go-round was running in full blast at the lower end of Western avenue. Hundreds of people flocked to this place of amusement each evening and in watching with delight the crowds wend their way to and fro, the name "Merry-Go-Round" occurred to Kate Heron as very appropriate for the designation of the club. A friend who was in the presence of Miss Heron at the time thought the name very apt. In the evening paper on the following day was an announcement that a name for the club had been fuund. Hence the name, Merry-Go-Round.

The Labyrinth Club

The Labyrinth Club is the only literary club in the county whose membership contains both men and women. It is the outgrowth of the Yankeetown Alumni Association, which was organized in 1893. For four years the association continued to hold regular meetings, but as the members married it was felt that it would be wise to change the original constitution of the association so as to admit others than graduates of the school. Consequently a committee was appointed in June, 1897, to revise the constitution, and at that time the name Labyrinth was adopted, the name by which the club is now known.

The membership is limited to twenty, and there is only one member of the club unmarried, Hope Kerr. The club meets on the last Saturday evening of each month in the year at the home of one of its members. A regular literary program is given at each meeting', followed by a social hour. One open meeting is held each year, usually in the town hall at Harrisburg. Three of the original charter members, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Robinson and Donavan Robinson, are still members of the club. James C. Rea is the only member who has been lost by death, the other members having moved from the neighborhood. Practically all the members have been residents of Harrison township.

The present membership includes the following : Mr. and Mrs. Willard Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. James Eby, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Florea, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brookbank, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Williams, Air. and Airs. Paul Caldwell, Mr. and Airs. Donavan Robinson, Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Kerr, Mrs. Joseph Foster and Hope Kerr. The officers for the current year are as follows: President, Dona van Robinson; vice-president, Hope Kerr; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Paul Caldwell; assistant secretary, Mrs. Charles Florea. The club is affiliated with the sixth district association of clubs.

The Review Club

The Review Club, a literary organization of twelve members, was organized by a number of the women of Harrison township in 1909. It meets every two weeks in the afternoon at the homes of its members. There is one all-day meeting each year for the benefit of the husbands of the members. Mrs. Willard Robinson was the first president of the club, but is now only an associate member. Mrs. P'rank Florea, another of the charter members, is also now an associate member. The present membership includes the following : Hope Kerr, Mrs. Ollie Kerr, -Mrs. J. C. Foster, Mrs. E. M. Stone, Mrs. FI. M. Broaddus, Mrs. H. T. Thomas, Mrs. Ernest Maurer, Mrs. Orris Ludlow, Mrs. Orris Williams, Mrs. Charles Florea, Rosalind Tingley and Lillian Tingley. The president of the club for the current year is Hope Kerr.

In addition to the Labyrinth Club and the Review Club in the rural districts of the county, there are a number of other clubs, some of which are literary, while others are of a purely social nature. Two of the prominent rural clubs which have been in existence for some years are the Mothers Club and the Twentieth Century Club.