The last regular meeting of the American Woman's Club for this season was held on Tuesday agfternoon at the Carlton Cafe. After the usual pleasant tea hour, the ceting was called to order by the President, Mrs. F. J. Raven. Mrs. Raven, who has been absent from Shanghai for some time, referred briefly to her trip to Chungking.
The minutes having been read, the Chairman of the Literary Department, Mrs. H. A. Wilbur, reported that a most profitable season had been spent on the study of Chinese literature and art prior to the Han Dynasty with 21 papers from members and others from outside authorities. The Chairman expressed the opinion that by this intensive and ce-operative study much more had been accomplished than would have been possible by individual effort.
The programme committee for next year is preparing a strong outline of the succeeding period which is particularly rich in art, literature, and romance.
She reminded the club of the opportunity of viewing Mr. Morgan's collection of paintings, in the library of the Christian Literature Society, on Saturday from 10 am. to 6 p.m.
Mrs. V. G. Lyman, Chairman of the Social Department, announced that the Garden Party of the Club would be held on May 27 at Mrs. Raven's residence. Members finding it more convenient to contribute money instead of cake or ice cream for entertainment, may send contributions to Mrs. James Macbeth, 170 Bubbling Well Road.
Mrs. J: T. Hammond, Chairman of the Courtesies Committee reported 85 calls on new members, 28 calls on non-members and 26 calls on the sick and other visits, making a total of 185. Notes of congratulation and condolence, and flowers had also been sent. The Committee is closing its year with a tea given next Monday at Mrs. Hammond's home to the retiring and incoming Executive Boards, and non-members who have entertained the Club.
Mrs. Gardner Crane made a forceful presentation of the need for hearty ce-operation to -make the nazaai, to be held October 20 and 21 at the Ritz, a success, and announced that in order to secure funds for the running expenses for the bazaar a Chevrolet motor car, presented by Mr. Honigsberg, would be raffled. Tickets to the number of 25,000 are to be sold and the cooperation of the entire club is desired in selling them. Names of volunteers may be given to Mrs. R. T. Bryan, Jr. Funds raised will used towards a club home.
Mrs. Upson announced that the club library would be kept open during the summer on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 12 and asked that all members having books out
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