LGH Meeting Minutes 1923-1926

Regular Meeting, May 8, 1923, The annual business and closing meeting of the year was held May eighth at Eliot Hall. The president opened the meeting and the offical reports followed. An admirable summary of the year's work was read by Mrs. Henry B. Sears the recording secretary, and brief reports were also read by the coresponding secretary Mrs. George E. Seabury, and the treasurer Mrs. Ransom D. Pratt, Much gratification was felt at the result of the Gift Fund Entertainment. The sum of $500 dollars was cleared and the club voted the following appropriations. Community Health $200 Neighborhood House $100 Family Welfare $100 Faulkner Aid $50 New England Hospital $25 Children's Museum $10 Dr. Bond Memorial $10 Blind Babies Aid $5 In addition three other appropriations were made from the active funds of the club. Army and Navy $25 Julia Ward Home Memorial $25 Faulkner Building Fund $10

3. Mrs. Raymond G. Laird Mrs. Allen B. Rider, Mrs. Louis F. Buff, Miss Fanny Coe. Mrs. Charles H. Curtis. Mrs. Victor Safford Mrs. Henry B. Sears Mrs. Russell S. Hyde Miss Caroline Adams. The prologue, which was written in verse was read by Mrs. Charles H. Curtis, then the curtain rose on the "Board" in action. It proved to be exceedingly enjoyable, clever witticisms and amusing local hits, giving the Club an hour of delicious humor, long to be remembered. The applause, as the curtain fell, was enthusiastic and prolonged, the Club refusing to be satisfied until the author Mrs. Rees came on the stage. Then again they "said it with flowers", a beautiful basket being presented not only in appreciation of Mrs. Rees's ability as a playwright, but of her ceaseless energy as a coach, and the inspiration that she gave to all. Tea was served in the lower hall, the table being decorated with sweet peas. The pourers were Mrs. Henry C. Brewer, Mrs. Robert Seaver and Mrs. Henry West. Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson, Rec. Sec.

Executive Board. June 19, 1923.

The regular meeting of the Executive Board was held at 27 Burroughs St., on June 19th, with the President in the chair. Those present were Mrs. Seabury, Miss Seaverns, Mrs. Henry Noyes, Mrs. Coe, Miss Gilbert, Mrs. Eldridge, Mrs. Louis, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Henderson. The meeting was devoted to reports of the various chairmen regarding the program of the coming year. Nothing definite had been arranged, but a great deal of work had been done in forming committees and interviewing speakers. The reports were received with much enthusiasm and the outlook seemed to be exceedingly attractive. Mrs. Webb was assigned to the Art Committee, and Miss Gilbert transferred from the Current Events to the Home Economics.

It was voted that Mrs. Giles membership ticket be transferred to Mrs. Pray, of 3 Revere St.

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JAMAICA PLAIN TUESDAY CLUB Eliot Hall, Jamaica Plain Tuesday Afternoon Oct. 23, 1923 at 3.00 o'clock

Nov. 6, 1923.

The Current Events Department, Mrs. John P. Campbell Chairman, held its first meeting on Nov. 6th, in the lower hall. There was a large attendance and Mrs. Claude U. Gibson the speaker was just as wonderful as ever. Mrs. Gibson has recently returned from Europe, so her information was not only interesting, but thoroughly authentic. She spoke especially of the Spanish Revolution and the problems of Central Europe.

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

the six officers of the Club.

It was voted to send $5.00 fromthe Club, to the Committee of Friendly Co-operation with the Ex Service Men.

Mrs. Eldridge reported $150 cleared at the Gift Fund Entertainment.

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

Current Events. Dec. 4, 1923.

The Current Events Committee, Mrs. John P. Campbell Chairman, held their regular meeting December fourth. Mrs. Claude U. Gilson spoke, first, of the situation in Washington, then Central Europe, emphasizing especially the conditions in the Ruhr Valley, and then as an extra treat gave us an illuminating picture of life, as she saw it, in the most remote section of Czecho Slovakia. It was a wonderful talk.

Respectfully submitted, Lucy E. Henderson Rec. Sec.

Current Events. Jan. 15, 1924.

The Current Events Committee, Mrs. John P Campbell Chairman, held the third meeting of their course on January fifteenth in the lower hall. A large number were present and were well repaid by Mrs. Gilson's clear, concise talk. She spoke on the situation in Russia, our relation to it, the recognition of the Soviets, and the Bok Peace Award. Respectfully sibmitted, Lucy E. Henderson, Rec. Sec.

Regular Meeting - Jan. 22, 1924.

The regular meeting of the Club was held in upper Eliot Hall, January twenty second, and was opened by the President. After the usual reports, Miss Fanny E. Coe introduced John Clair Minot, the Literary Editor of the Boston Herald. Mr. Minot's subject was "What's What Among the New Books" and his opinion was eagerly received by the Club. He first reviewed what he considered the six best books of American fiction, then the six best English novels of the past year. Of the American fiction he selected "A Son at the Front" by Edith Wharton, "The Midlander" by Booth Tarkington, "The Hawk's Eye" by Herbert Quick, "J. Harding and Son" by Brand Whitlock, "Bread" by Charles G. Norris, and "Ellen Prior" by Alice Brown.

A second half dozen, by American authors, were recommended, then the four best sellers were named and an astounding fact was revealed. Of the eighteen books of fiction, considered by Mr. Minot to be the best, not one was a best seller.

Of the non fiction books, it was noteworthy that the best seller was Papini's "Life of Christ," and the second best a book on "Etiquette."

Tea was served in the lower hall. In the center of the table was a beautiful old loving cup of pink lustre, loaned by Miss Balch. This was filled with pussy-willows, the soft pink and gray blending with the pink candles and butterfly roses that completed the decoration. The pourers were Miss Henrietta L. Hibb, Miss Mary Perry, Mrs. Sydney Knott, Mrs. Arthur Pingree and Miss Cornelia Bordich.

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

Current Events. Feb. 12, 1924.

The Current Events Committee, Mrs. John P. Campbell, Chairman, held their regular meeting in the lower hall, February twelfth. The name of Mrs. J. C. Hubley was presented for membership and was accepted and placed on the waiting list. Mrs. Claude U. Gibson spoke on the Oil Scandal and the French political situation, interesting her audience as usual.

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