Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club Meeting Minutes

words of character that Dr. Osler set as a standard for himself, and constantly suggested for his students, "imperturabibility", and "equanimity", while a favorite quotation from Macbeth, "The flighty purpose never is o'ertook, unless the deed go with it", was another constant spur to endeavor. Evidence of this was shown by Dr. Osler's book, "Principles and Practice of Medicine". Written in 1889. Dr. Osler was constantly revising it, and was working on the ninth version at the time of his death in 1919. Although taken so seriosuly by the general public, Dr. Osler's suggestion of "suicide at sixty", was simply a facetious remark, inspired by reading two books of fiction, dealing with the humorous possibilities of such a course. When called to account, however Dr. Osler did advocate "rest" after sixty, for those able to indluge in that luxury. Dr. Osler lived to be seventy, but the last ten years, although bringing him the honor of the baronetcy in recognition of his splendid work in Canada and Oxford, brought him also the tragedy of the death of his only son in the World War. To have gone at

sixty would have spared him much. The afternoon was in charge of the Literature Department, Mrs. Alonzo G.* Webb, Chairman. A Cake Sale was held before and after the meeting.

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

Current Events. Mar. 23, 1926.

The last meeting of the Current Events Department, Mrs. Charles H. Williams Chairman, was held at the Unitarian Parish House, March twenty third. This was an open meeting at which Mrs. Rees, presided, first introducing Miss Ruth Page Sweet, who spoke for ten minutes on "Volunteer Service" for the Y. W. C. A., and then presenting the speaker for the afternoon, Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, former President of the State Federation. Mrs. Poole's subject was "Just Suppose", and underneath the spicy sauce was some very solid food for thought. Just suppose that our family life came first, making our home a more attractive living place for our children. Just suppose that we attended our Club meetings determined to find enjoyment, that we refrained from destructive criticism, that we promoted socialbility by speaking to the member at our right, at our left, in front of us and behind us;

that we considered voting a duty, and the support of chucrches and welfare work a necessity. Just suppose that we each construct a Memory House, filling the rooms carefully, a Home room, a Book room, a Friendship room, a room of Pleasant Times. When old age comes, it would be good to have a Memory House to dwell in, that would enable us to enjoy the sunset. Tea was served at the Loring-Greenough House. Glass candelabra with white and yellow candles around lavish branches of forsythia made the tables lovely, and the pourers were Mrs. L. Reginald Chandler, Mrs. Malcom Rees, Mrs. George W. Wheelwright, and Miss Mary M. Whitcomb.

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

Regular Meeting. April 6, 1926.

The regular meeting of the Tuesday Club was held, April sixth, at the Unitarian Parish House and was opened by the President. This was an open meeting, under the auspices of the Music and Drama Committee, Mrs. Edric Eldridge, Chairman, and many guests of Club-members were present. An enjoyable program was given by the Copley Club Singers and Entertainers, Mrs. Pauling Hammond Clark, Teacher and Manager. Mrs. Clark presented Miss Mabelle Trask, Contralto, assisted by Miss Annie Burpee, and Miss Althea* Ribbits, Whistlers, and Miss Gertrude Gibson, Pianist. All the numbers were excellent, Miss Trask, perhaphs, being especially pleasing in her interpretation of "Rain on the Window Pane", and "Little Brother's Lullaby", while the final ensemble was a realistic joy, when Miss Trask sang for two songs of "Spring" assisted by the whistlers, who imitaded the melody of birds with enchanting

Regular Meeting. April, 27, 1926.

The regular meeting of the Tuesday Club was held April twenty seventh, at the Unitarian Parish House and was opened by the President. After the usual business, Miss Minnie A. Gilbert, Chairman of the Home Economics Committee, introduced Mr. Robert N. Cram, who gave an illustrated talk on "Historic New England Town Commons". Mr. Cram told much of the early history of such towns as Long Meadow, Amherst, Hadley, Brookfield, Dedham, Ipswitch, Framingham, Deerfield, Salem, and Newburyport, and the pictures were especially beautiful, being taken by the Lumière Autochrome process, which photographs the colors, at the time of taking. Tea was served at the Loring-Greenough House. White candles in glass candelabra and flowers of the spring, decorated the tables, and the pourers were Miss Esther Engel, Mrs. Harry M. Gordon, Mrs. Charles M. Lawrence, and Mrs. Ernest M. Reuter.

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

Spring Luncheon. May 4, 1926.

A special committee, Mrs. Edric Eldridge, Miss Minnie A. Gilbert, and Mrs. Ethelbert V. Grabill, arranged a Spring Luncheon at Alden Park Manor, which was attended by one hundred and fifty one Club members and guests. Mrs. Thomas G. Rees was Toast mistress, and called upon Mrs. Charles H. Adams and Mrs. Albert N. Goodnow, who responded in their usual entertaining way. After the luncheon an opportunity was given to inspect the Manor.

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

Executive Board May 7, 1926 The regular meeting of the Executive Board was held May seventh, at the Loring-Greenough House, and was opened by the President. Those present were Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Grabill, Miss Gilbert, Miss Coe, Mrs. Dillaby, Miss Perry, Mrs. Goggin, Mrs. Walter Russell, Miss Howard, Miss Homes, Mrs. Eldridge, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Seabury, Miss George, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Henderson.

The secretary's and treasurer's report's were read and accepted, the latter showing a balance $684.53 for the Tuesday Club, and #$2076.55 for the Loring-Greenough Fund.

The resignation of Miss Mary Howler as director, was regretfully accepted, and it was voted that the vacancy should be filled by the next Board.

It was announced that the Current Events Department had engaged three speakers for the coming year, Mrs. Claude U. Gikou for the first meeting

for the record, Mrs. A. J. George for the 3rd on Dec. 28th + Mrs. Poole for the last two.

Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, [strikethrough] for the next three, and Mrs. A.J. George, for the last. [/strikethrough] It was decided that these meetings should be held in the Unitarian Parish House.

It was voted to distribute $300 for benevolence, and the following appropriations were made. Community Health - $100 Family Welfare - $75 Neighborhood House - $75 Childrens' Museum - $10 Disabled Veterans - $15 New England Hospital - $15 Faulkner Nurses' Home - $10

It was voted that a note of thanks be send to Mr. Vanderwood, for the load of loan given to the LoringGreenough House. Adjournment followed.

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

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