Minutes 16 November 1906
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Minutes 16 November 1906
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[Page 1] After a rest of nearly six months from Book Club meetings, all were eager to begin them again the first regu- lar meeting was held Nov. 16th, with Mrs. Price, our new Pres. The crisp Nov. air put new life & enthusiasm into us & we felt as if it were time to commence our winter’s work in earnest. All the members were present except one & we were glad to have as visitors, Miss Lan- caster, Miss Bacon, Mrs. Sloan & Miss Kirkpatrick. Every one feels that a great loss has come to the club in the withdrawal of Mrs. Dupuy, our former Pres. but we hope to have her meet with us occasionally at least. We were sorry that our
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[Page 2] honorary member Miss McBoyle could not be with us. It was/is a pleasure to welcome our new mem- ber Miss Young. There were no min- utes as Mrs. Harrison, the retiring Sec. was unable to attend. The roll was called & items of interest were given, some relating to books & au- thors, others to general information. Mrs. Black’s well chosen Current Events were listened to with interest. “The Subjection of Isabel Carnaby” was the book for (the afternoon) discussion. Those who remem- bered having read Isabel Carna- by hailed with delight another book by the same author, Miss Fowler. Pr Mrs. Price read a brief criticism of the book in which were a few facts about Miss Fowler.
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[Page 3] When “Isabel Carnaby” was pub- lished its author was unknown & the reading world was curi- ous to know who write this bright, attractive book story. Before writing the last book Miss Fowler became Mrs. Alfred Lawrence Felchin. The Richmond Dispatch says; “It is de- lightful to infer her own married happiness from the way she depicts that of her favorite heroine, whose ‘sub- jection’ is nothing more than her graceful submission to the yoke of matrimony & whose character is vastly improved by her happy wifehood. The book is written in the inimitable style of the author. Its interest is supplied by the touches given in characterization & grouping, in the skillfulness with which strong
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[Page 4] contrasts are made use of, in the liveliness of conversation between the principal personages & in the dramatic force with which climaxes are brought about. Mrs. Price, with the assistance of Mrs. Clas. Grey, read several extracts from the book, giving Isabel’s views on religion, old maid’s, wives & husbands. It added greatly to the interest of the meeting for each one present to read a well chosen selection which Mrs. Price had copied from the book - all of them showing a great deal of wit, humor & good sense. As this was the first meeting since the new books arrived they were
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[Page 5] discussed & opinions given about them. Some were disappointed but on the whole the majority seemed to be pleased. It is unfortunate that we have to select our books in the dark, as it were, & run the risk of liking them or not. Much merry chatter went on while the refreshments were being enjoyed & we saw with regret that it was time to leave this pleasant gathering & warm parlor, all aglow with the lighted lamps & bright autumn leaves.
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[Page 6] Maximilian of Mexico – Duke Of Austria – Carlotta his wife Siege of Paris – Prussians 500,000 P - [?] Fr. One billion – Soup for horse meat Mince of [eat]
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Subject
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Women-North Carolina-Davidson-Societies and clubs.
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Books and reading.
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Women-Societies and clubs.
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North Carolina-Davidson.
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Creator
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BookLovers Club
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Publisher
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Davidson College
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Date
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16 November 1906
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For permission to reproduce image, contact archives@davidson.edu
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Language
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eng
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text
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Identifier
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bl-061
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Coverage
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1906
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4049696
