Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club Meeting Minutes

Current Events. Nov. 3, 1925

The first meeting of the Current Events Class, Mrs. Charles H. Williams, Chairman, was held at the LoringGreenough House, November third. It was delightful to welcome Mrs. Claude U. Gibson again, one of the most interesting and authoritative speakers that we have. Mrs. Gibson [strikethrough of "has"] returned recently from Czecho-Slovakia, and although that was not her subject for the afternoon, two Czecho-Slovakian dolls, a youth and maiden, dressed in perfect reproduction of the native costume were passed around for minute* inspection. Mrs. Gibson spoke especially of the Locarno-Contract, the Ballean difficulty, with particular emphasis on the helpful intervention of the League of Nations, and also pictured improving conditions in Germany, Czecho-Slovakia and France.

Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson, Rec. Sec.

Executive Board. Nov. 6, 1925.

The regular meeting of the Executive Board was held at the LoringGreenough House, November sixth, and was opened by the President. Those present were Miss George, Miss Perry Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Dillaby, Miss Cox, Miss Howard, Miss Homes, Miss Gilbert, Miss Fowler, Mrs. Goggin, Mrs. Walter-Russell, Mrs. Edwin Adams, Mrs. Ohler, Mrs. Seabury, Mrs. Goodnow, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Henderson. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and accepted, the latter showing a balance of $1096.88 for the Tuesday Club, and $3744.44 for the LoringGreenough Fund. The latest returns from the bazaar were quoted at $1771.64. A check of twenty-five dollars was sent to the Club, from Mr. John Greenough of New York, with the request that Mrs. Greenough be made a member of the Club. This was allowable under the by-laws, by the vote of the Executive Board, so

Mrs. Greenough was unanimously elected as an associate member. It was voted to accept the kind and generous offer of the [strikethrough of "Community Players"] Comedy Club, to give one half the proceeds of their play, to the Tuesday Club. The play is "Polly With a Past", to be given Dec. 17th and 18th at Eliot Hall, and it is hoped that the Tuesday Club will contribute to their own cause, by a generous patronage. It was voted that November seventeenth be made an open meeting, that the community might have the privlidge of hearing Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, speak on "Youth and It's Problems". In regard to Club Membership, it was voted that after passing the Membership Committee, the list of the candidates with their endoresers, be sent to each member of the Club at least one month before their names are to be acted upon, also that these names be read before the Club, one month before the time of election, and that these elections shall

take place at stated intervals, preferably twice a year. The following names were read by Miss Perry and were accepted by the Executive Board. [strikethrough of Mrs. Frank James], Mrs. N. A*, Hinckley Jr. Mrs Joseph Harriman, Miss Elizabette I*. Brierstadt*, Mrs. Timothy Leary, Mrs. Alijah* A. Cahoon, Mrs. Alfred J. Gayson, Miss Anna S. Weld, and for reinstatemen, Mrs. Heirrich Hofman, and Mrs. Joel Barnes. It was voted that Miss Ruth Blake, be extended the courtesy of the Club, for the winter. It was voted that Club dues be refunded to Miss Ella J. Adams. The advisability of discontinuing the privlidge of attending four Club meetings a year, usually accorded* to the waiting list, was discussed but no action taken. It was suggested that member's names, with the activities they prefer to assist, be written on the bulletin board.

Adjournment followd, Respecfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson Rec. Sec.

Regular Meeting. Nov. 10, 1925.

The regular meeting of the Tuesday Club was held November tenth, at the Unitarian Parish House, and was opened by the President. After the usual business, Mrs. Ethelbert V. Grabill, Chairman of the History and Travel Committee, introduced Mrs. John Clarence Lee, who spoke on "Visiting an Eastern King". Mrs. Lee had a young Syrian prince, belonging to the Druses* of Lebanon, as a member of her family, from the time he was seven, until he was graduated from colege. At that time, he returned to his native land for a visit, and Mrs. Lee accompanied him, being entertained at the royal palace, in a way that would have been impossible under ordinary circumstances. Her vivid picture of the life there, together with the her charming way of telling it, gave the Club members an exceptional hour. Adjournement followed. Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson Rec. Sec.

Regular Meeting, Nov. 17, 1925,

The regular meeting of the Tuesday Club, was held, November seventeenth, at the Unitatarian Parish House, and was opened by the President. After the usual business, which included the presentation of the Veterans Preference Bill and the opportunity for signing after the meeting, Mrs. George E. Seabury, Chairman of the Social Service and Legislative Department, introducded Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, Principal of PhillipsAndover. Dr. Stearns subject was "Youth and It's Problems", a topic so vital to the community that the Club held an "open meeting", that all who were interested might come. Dr. Stearns spoke of the abnormal conditions sorrounding our young people, resulting in carelessness of mind and causing the prevalence of ctime. When the prosecuting attorneys all over the country were asked the remedy for the present crime wave, all but two placed "Restoration of Religion in the Home", of first importance. The

responsibility lies in the home. The mothers and fathers must be on their jobs, to teach right living and higher ideals. Tea was served at the LoringGreenough House. The tables were decorated with pink and yellow crysanthemums and pale yellow-candles, and the pourers were, Miss Lena. Stadtmiller*, Mrs. Charles F. Bauer*, Mrs. John M. Sullivan, and Mrs. Robert W. Myers.

Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson, Rec. Sec.

Current Events. Dec. 1, 1925.

The Current Events Department, Mrs. Charles H. Williams, Chairman held it's second class, December first, at the Loring-Greeough House. Mrs. Gibson spoke first of the Locarno Contract, showing the attitude of England, France, and Germany, with especial reference to the conflicting emotions in Germany regarding the stand of Von Hindernburg This was followed by a glimpse of Italy under Mussolini, a comprehensive view of the Syrian Situation inflamed by the Shelling of Damascus, and lastly a few words abot the Chinese Conference at Pekin*, and the task of General Pershing to restore amicable relations, in South America, between Chili and Peru. Adjournment followed, Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson, Rec. Sec.

Executive Board. Dec. 4, 1925.

The regular meeting of the Executive Board was held at the Loring-Greenough House, December fourth, with the President in the chair. Those present were Mrs. Seabury, Mrs. Dillaby, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Edwin Adams, Miss George, Miss Homes, Mrs. Grabill, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Goodnow, Mrs. Ohler, Miss Perry, Miss Fowlder, Mrs. Dane, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Henderson. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were read and accepted, the latter showing a balance of $1860.05 for the Tuesday Club, and $4242.03 for the Loring-Greenough Fund. From the Bazaar the latest report was $2001.38. It was voted that Mrs. Rees be allowed to give to any interested friend [written above "outside the Club"] the booklet containing the story of the Loring-Greenough House. It was voted that new members should be voted on, twice a year, the

elections to take place at the two business meetings of the Club, which are held on the second Tuesday of December and May. It was voted to withdraw the privilege of attending four meetings a year, from the waiting list. It was voted that the meetings of February 9 and March 23 be "open meetings", as subjects of community interest are to be presented. Plans for a Guest Night were discussed, and adjournment followed. Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson. Rec. Sec.