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Minutes 4 April 1907
[Page 1] April 4th 1907. On account of a Baseball game on the “Sprunt Athletics Field,” the meeting of the Woman’s Book Club was changed from April 5th to April 4th. Miss Young was hostess & we enjoyed hav- ing as visitors Mrs. Young, Mrs. Felzer & Mrs. Grant. The usual program- Roll call, the reading of the minutes & Current Events which were given by Mrs. Worth, was carried out before Miss Young announced “Coniston” by Winston Churchill as the book for the afternoon. (Mrs. Martin called for the discussions of the books & it was interesting to hear the differences of opinion of some of them.) Miss Young read extracts from a sketch of Churchill’s life & works. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 10, 1871 where the first 16 yrs. of his life were spent in his na- tive city, his home until he went to Cornish N.H. where he has his present residence Harlalsenden House is. He attended Smith Academy in St. Louis & -
Minutes 4 December 1903
[Page 1] December 4th 1903 - On Friday afternoon Dec. 4th the club met with a warm recaption in Mrs. Black’s spacious parlor. There were only eight members present but we had the pleasure of having one visitor. At a quarter to four, the President called the meeting to order by asking Mrs. Dupuy, the Secretary for the aft., to call the roll. As the ladies responded with their items it was noted that Winston Churchill’s new book “The Crossing” is attracting a good deal of attention, also a book gotten out of by Julian Hawthorne entitled “Hawthorne and his Friends.” It has been suggested that there is a place in the newspaper world for a reliable Daily to the published in New York, giving the news in a condensed form for the benefit of busy men -
Minutes 4 February 1905
[Page 1] February 4th found many of the ladies of our Club who are never behind in matters of hospitality entertaining members of the Grippe family and while it is an unwritten law that visiting friends are always cordially welcomed at our meetings, for some reason not one of this well known connection was present. Miss Thompson’s meeting is always a popular one so when a windy snow storm on Friday gave promise of continuing thro the night, a movement was promptly put on foot among the ladies to have the pleasure postponed until Sat. afternoon. But matters under foot did not improve as much as we hoped, so only a lucky seven gathered at the appointed hour - the young eleventh who were not daunted by anything so harmless as snow. Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Price, Miss Holt, Miss Neel, Miss Dupuy & our hostess, with -
Minutes 5 December 1902
[Page 1] Dec. 5th After being house bound by several gray and rainy days the members of the club met each other in Mrs. Black’s parlor Dec. 5th , with more than the usual degree of interest and pleasure. Evidently the rainy days had afforded unusual opportunities for gleaning items of interest. The members fairly bristled with information, and not a single duplicate arose. In the interval for business it was moved by Mrs. Harrison that resolutions on the death of our loved member Miss Alice Neel, be drawn up Mrs. Dupuy, and a copy presented to the family as well as recorded on the minute book. Mrs. Dupuy, strongly desiring to be relieved of the duty, for personal reasons, it was moved and -
Minutes 5 March 1926
[Page 1] March 5. The third open meeting was at the house of Mrs. J.M. Douglas. Dr. Shewmake made the address. April 30. The last evening meeting was held with Mrs. Grey. Dr. Arbuckle gave a delightful lecture. Amount on hand. . . . . . . . . . .$6.65 Dues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.65 Check for joint party. . . . . . . . $7.56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.09 Check for flowers. . . . . . . . . . . $1.50 Amount in bank June 1926. . . .$6.59 All money was spent for flowers. -
Minutes 6 December 1901
[Page 1] 1901 Club gathered Dec. 6th in Mrs. Harrison’s new parlor, so handsomely furnished with pretty old things. All members present except one. The budget of items was full and interesting including the Isthmian Canal Hay-Pauncefort Treaty. Ship Subsidy- reciprocity and other home interests. Besides Trans-Siberian R.R. Archeaology was of special interest. Late discoveries showing hat we have only made ___ scratches on the surface of the subject. The fount [?]of Romulus has been unearthed in Rome and at home a canal in Arizona evidences a civilization three thousand years before the Cliff Dwellers. The Ruling Passion by Van Dyke - subject for The evening was then introduced by the host and through personal friendship which the author copiously illuminated with interesting photos of the whole family. Henry Vandyke born in 1852 son of a minister-a fair blond, wealthy, highly educated & gifted in art, music, and poetry. With a voice so effective as to give to all he says of grave or gay a music all its own. It was a surprize to many that a name so long and widely known belonged to a man only forty nine years old. -
Minutes 6 January 1905
[Page 1] January sixth, 1905 The first meeting of the New Year fell on a stormy afternoon, fortunately afternoon, but the attendance bespeaks the interest & enthusiasm of the Club. For even under such unfavorable conditions & with two members out of town & two more in error as to the time of meeting, there were eight who answered to roll call, and one ever welcome guest, Miss. Addie Herron, formerly one of our charter members. We were gratified that our newly elected member, Miss Lois Neel should have braved the wind & weather to attend her first meeting; & we all felt, if we did not express, the pleasure of having Miss Thompson back in her accustomed place. From the “items” we learned that Chas. Wagner has gone home to France with an American D.D. The author of “The Simple Life” is more impressive we think, without this so often empty -
Minutes 6 October 1932
[Page 1] Treas. Record 1930-31 1930. Sept. Amount recd from Mrs. Vinson.. . . . . . . . . . .$5.82 “ 18 “ “ “ dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 Aug. 23 Telegram to Mrs. Shewmake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Oct. Mrs. Hamilton for typing book list . . . . . . . . . . .50 “ 17 Mrs. Frazer Hood (Ham for pic-nic). . . . . . . . . 2.90 “ Amount recd from dues.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 1931 Jan. 28 Mrs. Bates (Geographic Magazine for Library). . . . . 3.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.32 6.90 Bal-in-Bank. . . . . . . . . . 9.42 Oct. Amount recd from dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 “ Mrs. Hamilton for typing book list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 “ 18 Mrs. Hood (Ham, pickles, coffee for pic-nic) . . . . . . . 2.38 Dec. Amount recd from dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 April 15 Amount recd from dues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .50 Bal-in-Bank $16.04 Sept. 30, 1932 On hand Oct 6, 1932 . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . $23.04 Including $7.00 deposited by Mrs. Arbuckle -
Minutes 7 November 1902
[Page 1] The first regular meeting of the Book Club was held Nov. 7th with our new president Miss Thompson, as is customary. The members responded to the roll call with items of interest. Mrs. Harrison being the only member absent. She had the sympathy of the club, for the ladies know from past experience that Miss Thompson’s meeting is one to be looked forward to with unmixed pleasure. She was fortunate indeed in having such an attractive subject as Mrs. Nancy Huston Banks and her book Oldfield. In addition to a personal sketch, our indefatigable hostess had a most charming autograph -
Minutes 8 December 1905
[Page 1] Those of us who were fortunate enough to be present at the meeting of the Club Thursday night Dec. 8, with Miss Holt can find it in their hearts to condole with the absent members, who evidently thinking themselves either sugar or salt refused self inducement to venture out into the drenching winter rain. Miss Holt was kind enough to provide the Club with a vehicle both going & coming, and for this attention, as well as for her cordial welcome to her warm parlor we thank her. There was a rich program prepared, but the elements are responsible for only part of the evening’s good things being out before us, as both Mrs. Smith and Miss Neal were both absent, and these two ladies were to have con- tributed to our enjoyment. Seven names ladies answered to the roll call, and as Mrs. Martin who had kindly prepared the Minutes for this occasion was absent, Mrs. Dupuy read acted as Secretary pro-tem. for us has Current Events fell to our gentle voiced President, and need I add that they -
Minutes 8 February 1907
[Page 1] On the afternoon of Feb. 8th, eleven members of the Woman’s Book Club gathered in Mrs. Currie’s cozy sitting room where they had a most enjoyable and informal meeting. The Secreta- ry was the only absentee and Mrs. Grey Sr. was asked to serve in her place. We had the pleasure of having as guest Mrs. Kinsom, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Halibur- ton, and Miss Munroe. The roll call was responded to with items of unusual in- terest. Among other things we learned that “Little Dorrit” still lives, and that Greenland was once a tropical country and that before many years it is believed we shall have the wire- less telephone as well as the telegraph. After the reading of the min- -
Minutes 8 March 1907
[Page 1] March 8, 1907 Nine members & five visitors met in Mrs. Grey’s parlor March 8 for another delightful meeting of our Book Club. When the roll was called every one gave an Item of interest & several of our visitors favored us with one. After the reading of the minutes Miss Thompson gave us some interesting Cur- rent Events. Then the President called on Mrs. Martin to “extract” the opinions of the books. When this part of the programme is left to the close of the meeting the “pent up” ideas must have expression & a general “pow-wow” ends the discussion. For lack of time or for some other reason very few of the members had read their books. Mrs. Grey announced that “The Heretics” by Chesterton was her book but she really couldn’t get any thing out of it & & no one in the club has been able to read more than 2 or 3 chapters. It seems it is on the order of essays or discussions about different men & the author’s style is so obscure it is impossible to know what he -
Minutes 8 May 1902
[Page 1] 1902 On account of sickness the first meeting in April was omitted. At Mrs. Martin’s however we had the happy experience of seeing all the members of the Club present and of greeting two visitors from Mooresville also. Mrs. Grey reported a new book by S.R. Crocket. “The Horn of the Moon.” Mrs. Harrison mentioned some contradicttions in the character of the late Cecil Rhodes which will make a proper estimate of him difficult in this generation. Ernest Seton Thompson was born in England of poor Parents witnessing that is often \the nursing cradle of genius. Walter Besant is writing a life of Edward Seventh which suggests the old adage. You can’t tell how long a snake is until he is dead. An airship is under construction in Chicago described for searching the North-Pole this summer. “Lowell and his Friends” was then introduceed, author Edward E. Hale of Boston. Of fine literary stock-reared in a litera -
Minutes 9 December 1904
[Page 1] On Friday, Dec. 9th we gathered for the first time this year on the date designated in our Club Calendar. The threatening skies & occasional raindrops caused us some apprehension as we sped on thro the darkness, but the bright fire & hospitable welcome awaiting us in Mrs. Grey’s parlor speedily put to flight all thought of a possible wetting later. The roll call elicited more general responses than usual with items instructive & amusing. We regret that several of them are lost to the minutes record because the secretary’s too meager notes did not prove to be the “open sesame” she expected when the time came to interpret them. Mrs. Harrison called our attention to an ancient & very valuable volume in the college library, presented to it years ago by Mrs. McPhail, and -
Minutes 9 November 1903
[Page 1] Nov. 9, 1903 The first regular meeting of the club was called to order at 4 pm at the home of Mrs. Smith the president. It was Mrs. Black’s prerogative to call the roll being Sec. pro tem. Nine ladies responded to the roll call with items of interest. The absence of four members was noted with regret. By way of refreshing the memory of the club Mrs. Martin was requested to read the constitution and by-laws. Mrs. Smith told of the gifted author Mrs. Humphrey Ward, who had achieved the crowning success of her career in Lady Roses’ Daughter one of the most popular books of the day, and the subject of discussion for the afternoon. Mrs. Ward is the grand-daughter of the famous Dr. Arnold of Rugby; and a niece of Mathew Arnold. She was reared in an atmosphere of -
Minutes October 1906
[Page 1] After various futile attempts to assemble themselves, the Book Club finally held a meeting in October with Mrs. Dupuy, our retiring President. And after the customary interesting and heated discussion, the following officers were elected. Mrs. W.A. Price, President, -
Minutes September 1905
[Page 1] 1905-1906 It was the middle of September before the scattered forces of the Club assembled one hot night on Mrs. Smith’s verandah, and by electric light discussed plans for the coming year’s work. Several members were absent even then, but enough were present to allow a most lively discussion over many of the questions before the meeting. Book lists were found incomplete and decidedly debilitated by the summer’s heat but the one thing question that allowed of no discussion was, that we all wanted to elect by acclamation our two new members - Mrs. Worth and Mrs. McConnell, both of whom we now welcome most cordially to our midst. It was then decided to work of over our lists of booksand meet the in a few days to determine what our books were to be; and so a few nights after this we held a larger meeting was held with Mrs. Harrison, at which -
Minutes September 1934
[Page 1] Treasurer’s Report for 1933-34 Balance in Bank Sept. 1933__________$15.48 Dues deposited Oct. 7 ______________5.50 _______________________________________.15 Dues deposited Oct. 21________________1.50 “ “ Nov. 27______________1.50 “ “ March 27, 34_________1.00 “ “ April 21______________.50 Paid out Sept. ’33 for Book _________$3.00 “ “ “ “ “ Ham __2.51 “ “ Dec. “ Flowers ___2.06 “ March ’34 Relief Fund _________10.00 “ April “ Flowers ___________1.55 Tax _____________________ .06 Balance in Bank Sept, 1934 __________$6.45 -
Minutes September 1935
[Page 1] List of Books, 1934-35 Mrs. Shewmake------Stars Fell on Alabama- - - - - - - - -Carmer Mrs. Watts---------Dusk at the Grove- - - - - - - - - - -Rogers Mrs. Vowles--------Within this Present- - - - - - - - - -Barnes Mrs. Cumming-------Testament of Youth- - - - - - - - - - Brittain Miss Douglas-------My Garden of Memory - - - - - - - - - Wiggin Mrs. Black---------Lamb in his Bosom- - - - - - - - - - -Miller Mrs. Douglas-------Peter Abelard- - - - - - - - - - - - -Waddell Mrs. Withers-------So Red the Rose- - - - - - - - - - - -Young Miss Thompson------The Flowering Thorn- - - - - - - - - -Sharp Mrs. Grey----------Goodbye, Mr. Chips- - - - - - - - - - Hilton Mrs. Harding-------Heart, Be Still- - - - - - - - - - - -Wilder Mrs. Shaw----------Roll, Jordan, Roll - - - - - - - - - -Peterkin Miss Johnston------One of Us- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Poole Miss Vinson--------The Raven- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -James Miss Young---------The Journey of the Flame - - - - - - -Blanco Mrs. W. L. Lingle--Contemp. Am.Lit.& Religion - - - - - -Luccock Mrs. Hamilton------Mary Peters - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chase Mrs. Michaels------Captain Nicholas- - - - - - - - - - - Walpole Mrs. T. W. Lingle--The Cross of Peace- - - - - - - - - - Gibbs Mrs. Hood----------N.C. History, told by Contemporaries -Lefler Mrs. Arbuckle------A Gay Family- - - - - - - - - - - - - Boileau -
Program for 1901-1902
No program available for this year. Online versions of books mentioned The Ruling Passion (by Van Dyke) Heart of the Ancient WoodYea and NaySir Richard CalmadyLowell and His FriendsSome Women I Have KnownTruth DexterThe Ruling PassionMeadow GrassThe Man Without a CountryTitle page and page 1 only Kings End -
Program for 1902-1903
No program available for this year. Online versions of books mentioned OldfieldThe Beginnings of New EnglandGeorge EliotThe Wings of the DoveBorrowed PlumesThe Lifer of the BeeThe Valley of DecisionThe OctopusThe Spinster BookThe Making of an American -
Program for 1903-1904
Online versions of books mentioned Lady Rose's DaughterThe SowersProspice (poem)Crossing the Bar (poem)Darrel of the Blessed Isles Four Years Under Marse RobertDaphne: An Autumn PastoralA Rose of NormandyThe Mettle of the Pasture -
Program for 1904-1905
No program available for this year. Online versions of books mentioned By the FiresideWhen Knighthood Was in Flower Richard Yea-and-NayThe Silent PlacesThe Last HopeThe Lightning ConductorThe Ladder of SwordsTitle page and page 1 only A Year In Europe -
Program for 1905-1906
No program available for this year. Online versions of books mentioned Reminiscences of Peace and WarMy DayMiss Bellard's InspirationA Belle of the FiftiesThe Letters of Horace WalpoleTruth DexterIn the Days of ShakespeareWomen of AmericaSnowboundTitle page and page 1 only Paradise -
Program for 1906-1907
No program available for this year. Online versions of books mentioned The Subjection of Isabel CarnabyThe True Benjamin FranklinThe Awakening of Helena RitchieThe Long DayDr. Luke of the LabradorThe HereticsConistonRichard CarvelWhistler and OthersTitle page and page 1 only Sidney LanierTiger Lilies