Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club Meeting Minutes

war, the florist's business was looked upon as one of the non-essentials, it had been proven that flowers were in greater demand than ever. Many interested questions were asked, to which Mr. Craig kindly responded. Mrs. Keltie made a plea for further assistance toward the knitting fund of the Special Aid Society, after which the meeting adjourned.

Margaret H Chadwell Recording Secretary.

January 22, 1918.

The Russian program, prepared for the afternoon of January 22, by the Literature Department, proved a rare treat. Mrs. Grabill, Chairman, in her introduction spoke of the vastness of Russia's problems which had challenged the sympathy of the world, and it is certain that the sympathies of the audience of the afternoon were to a large extent enlisted in Russia's behalf after listening to the clear and forceful exposition of her sims and needs as set forth by Morris Gershon Hindus, a young Russian who has recently been completing his education in this country. Mr. Hindus considers America Russia's best friend, but believes it essential that we understand her better, and to that end tried to present a picture of his country as she was before the war and as she is today. In concluding, Mrs. Hindus made a plea for patience and faith on our part, giving it as his belief that Russia would not disappoint us. The piano selections by Miss Pauline en Earl Danforth, all of them by Russian composers, added greatly to the enjoyment of the afternoon, as did also the tea which was served somewhat after the Russian fashion. Mrs. Hawkons, Mrs. Hubbard, and MRs. Ransom D. Pratt poured. There was a large attendance.

Margaret H Chadwell

January 23, 1918. Guest Night.

A large attendance of Tuesday Club members, with their husbands and friends, greeted the annual Guest Night. A reception was held by the officers and past presidents of the club, followed by a pleasing musical program by the Hillside Mandolin Club of Somerville and Mjiss Helen Choate, soprano. Some disappointment was experienced in not being able to have Mr. Ratcliffe, the speaker scheduled for the evening, who had been delayed in his arrival in this country, but Lieut. Roseli of the Italian army, and a professor in an American college at the time of Italy's entrance into the war, was secured to take his place. He spoke of the war situation at the present time, dealing particularly with that on the Italian front and the part Italy has played since entering the struggle. Lieut. Roseli's story of his perosnal experiences in the war, told in a modest and engaging manner, deeply interested his audience, and at the close a large member met him informally, and enjoyed a personal word with him. On account of the efforts of the club this winter at conservation and in war relief work, the usual refreshments were omitted.

Recording Secretary.

MUSICALE

ELSA STRASSER CURRIER, Piano

RUTH STICKNEY, Violin

HAZEL L' AFRICAINE, 'Cello

OLIVE RUSSELL DAWLEY, Soprano

PROGRAM

Trio, Opus 97, B Flat - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Beethhoven 1. Allegro moderato. 2. Andante cantabile. 3. Scher'zo.

Aria from Les Huguenots - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Meyerbeer

Serenade - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Drigo-Auer

Slavic Fantaisie - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dvorak-Kreisler

Songs O Bocca bolorose dolorosa - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -Sibella The star - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rogers Call me no more - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cadman Tell me - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Crest

Aria - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bach

Gavotte - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rameau

Trio, Opus 49, D minor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Mendelssohn 1. Scherzo, leggiero e viviace. 2. Molto allegro ed agitato.

_________________________________________________________ A.B. CHASE GRAND PIANO, HUME MUSIC CO.

January 29, 1918.

After a brief business meeting conducted by the President, during which the records were read and some notices given, the afternoon of January 29 was given over to the enjoyment of a delightful musical program, under the auspices of the Music and Drama Committee, Mrs. Kenyon Chairman. Mrs. Elsa Strasser Currier piano, Miss Ruth Stickney, violin,Miss Hazel L'Africaine, 'cello and Mrs. Olive Russell Dawley, soprano, gave a pleasing and varied program, including solos for violin and 'cello, a group of songs by Mrs. Dawley, and trios for piano, violin and cello. A large and appreciative audience testified to their enjoyment.

Margaret H Chadwell Recording Secretary.

February 5, 1918.

The Tuesday Club met on February 5, the coldest day of the season thus far, in lower Eliot Hall, with a fairly good attendance. After the reading of the records, the President read a letter from a Jamaica Plain boy serving with the army, expressing his appreciation of articles which had been sent him through the offices of the Special Aid Society. Mr. Holland, Post-Master of the Jamaica Plain district, addressed the meeting for a few moments in behalf of the sale of war-savings stamps. Mrs. Crawford in her talk on Current Events first sketched with some detail the careers of three interesting personalities of international prominence, -- Maria Bochkareva, leader of the "Battalion of Death", Lord Reding, and Joseph Caillaux. She then reviewed some of our domestic crises, such as the coal situation, the criticism and investigations of the different governmental departments, and the bill now pending for a war cabinet. As one of the signs of the enormous changes taking place not only socially and politically but also in other directions, Mrs. Crawford gave a short exposition of the so-called "new" or "imagist" poetry, explaining its form and meaning. Adjourned to February 12.

Margaret H Chadwell Recording Secretary

February 12, 1918. (2)

The program for the afternoon was in charge of the Home Economics Committee, Mrs. Laird, Chairman. A most unique and interesting talk was given by Miss Dorothy Quincy Wright on "The Life and Lore of the Honey Bee", with illustrations giving glimpses of the life of the mysterious bee people, their wonderful forms of government, the romance of the queen bee, showing how the honey is made, and how the bees are "tamed". The importance of honey as a substitute for sugar, its food value, and the possibilities of its uses during a sugar shortage were all emphasized. Adjourned to February 19.

Margaret H. Chadwell. Recording Secretary.

Executive Board Meeting, February 8, 1918.

The Executive Board met on February 8, at 793 Centre St. Besides the President, those present were, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Bidridge, Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Grabill, Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Kenyon, Mrs. Laird, Mrs. Monteith, Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Storrs, Miss Beaumont, Miss Swain, Mrs. Chadwell.The records of the last meeting were read and approved. The reporters of the treasurer pro-tem and corresponding secretary were read and accepted. The Board VOTED that the following applicants for membership be accepted and placed on the waiting list:- Mrs. Fred H. Safford Miss Louise Coburn Miss Ellen Gleason (Re-instatement)

The reports of committees were next in order, and Mrs. Brackett for the Legislative Committee brought up the matter ofp lacing before the club a resolution in favor of immediate war prohibition. The Board VOTED that such a resolution be placed before the club for endorsement. The Current Events Committee wished the Board to consider the matter of filling their three dates left vacant on account of Mrs. Ward's death. Mrs. Rees had found that there was a possibility of dsecuring Mr. Ratcliffe for perhaps two dates, and it was decided that she should get information as to such dates, also in regard to other speakers, Woods Hutchinson and

Executive Board, Feb. 8, 1918. (2)

Miss Fraser. A special meeting of the Board was called by the President for Tuesday, the 12th, at 2:30, to make a final decision in regard to Mr. Ratcliffe's dates. It was reported that $16.00 more had been collected toward the "Experience Party" fund, making a total of $132.50. The President suggested that the club knit a club afghan for the soldiers, and that Miss Engle be asked to have charge of it, the suggestion being received with favor by the Board. In regard to the endowment fund, it was reported that $16.25 had been collected to date, and decided that another appeal be made to the club and the deficit then made up from the treasury. Adjourned. Margaret H. Chadwell Recording Secretary

February 12, 1918. A special meeting of the Board was held in Eliot Hall at 2:30 on Tuesday, February 12. The President reported that Mr. Ratcliffe could be secured for the afternoons of April 9 and 16, and that Miss Weils and Mrs. Dole, the speakers for those two dates, were willing to chagne to April 2 and 30 respectively. The Board therefore VOTED that Mr. Ratcliffe be secured for April 9 and 16, that these be open days, and that the guest ticket money be used toward defraying the extra expense. Adjourned.

Margaret H. Chadwell. Recording Secretary.

February 12, 1918. The meeting of February 12 was opened by the President. The records of the last meeting were read and approved. Some notices were given, and Mrs. Sewall C. Brackett, for the Legislative Committee, read a letter from the Committee of 60 on national prohibition, and on motion of Mrs. Gardner the club passed the following resolution:- (a copy to be sent to President Wilson)

RESOLVED: That the Jamaica Plain Tuesday Club favors Immediate War Prohibition and requests the President of the United States to exercise the authority already conferred upon him to put this measure in affect at once. This action is taken for the reason taht the present scarcity of food materials makes it imperative that no portion of it should be wantonly wasted in the manufacture of intoxicating beverages, and because the health and morals of the men in training camps is jeaporidized by permitting the sale of such beverages to continue.

meetings in the upper hall. This would necessitate changing the dramatic recital by Virginia Weills (Literature Class) to April 2, and the talk by Mrs. Dole (History and Travel Class) to April 30.