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BROOKLYN LIFE i6 PATRIOTIC societies as well as children appear to enjoy a birthday celebration, if one may judge from the astonishingly large number entertained by Mrs. Stephen V. White, at her residence, 210 Columbia Heights, on Monday afternoon. It was the ninth anniversary of the Fort Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the zealous regent, who never tires of patriotic work, certainly entertained her followers delightfully. That interest does not abate was clearly evinced by the largest attendance in the history of this famous chapter, and the hearty greetings of the members at the first social gathering of the autumn.

A framed picture of the National Memorial Continental Hall was prominently displayed on an easel, with the charter and membership list of the chapter, and suitably draped with the national colors. Evidently the work of this society, now that the 'two hundred thousand dollars required for the monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs is secured, will be to complete the. Continental Hall, which is so nearly accomplished that the next congress of "the Daughters," in April, will be held in its own auditorium. Music suitable to the occasion was very pleasingly interpreted by Miss McMillan and Miss Haskell, a renowned vocalist from the Longacre studios, in Manhattan. While the rooms were appropriately decorated in our autumn flowers, the chrysanthemums and numberless flags were gracefully draped about windows and doorways, the tea-room commanded the most enthusiastic -attention.

A huge birthday cake was surrounded by nine candles, and, flag in hand, the continental soldier stood on top in full uniform, apparently eagerly ready for the marching order. The ices, also, in patriotic form, elicited the suggestion from one ardent "Daughter" that "we are all cannibals, for we have gaily eaten the whole Revolutionary Army 1" Mrs. White, who organized the Fort Greene Chapter nearly a decade ago, and has always been its most vehement supporter, as well as its most gracious regent, has reason to congratulate herself upon the unquestionable success of her endeavors. Mrs. White will give a second reception on Saturday, the.

nineteenth, to the "Little Men and Women of '76." UNUSUALLY interesting developments are anticipated at the November social day of the Chiropean Club, on Thursday, the seventeenth, as the "Child Study Committee," of which Mrs. David Myrle is chairman, is to have the floor and the program is exceptionally promising. Mrs. Lillian Betts, who is accounted one of the brightest women speakers in Brooklyn, is to talk on "The Child of the Myra Kelly, the clever writer, whose stories of public school children have created almost a sensation, will discuss "The Child of the Miss Minnie Hutchinson, director of manual training for girls in Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond boroughs, is to speak on "The Public Child," while "The Village Child" will be considered by Mrs. Don Seitz.

An appropriate recitation will be given by Mrs. Elizabeth Von Neer, and songs of children by the Carol Club. LAST Thursday, at St. Ann's Church, on the Heights, the Long Island Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of of the Episcopal Church celebrated its thirty-second anniversary. The Bishop of Long Island, the Right Rev.

Dr. Partridge, Bishop of Kyoto; the Right Rev. Dr. Nelson, Bishop of Georgia, and Archdeacon Hughson, of North Carolina, were scheduled to officiate. THE next meeting of the Urban Club, which is to be held next Tuesday afternoon, at 30 First place, the home of Mrs.

Andrew J. Perry, promises to be an unusually edifying one, as Mr. Herbert L. Bridgman, of the Geographical Society and the Peary Arctic Club, is to address the members on "The World's Congress of Geographers." Mrs. Walter M.

Meserole will be the chairman of the meeting. OF MUSICAL INTEREST. NOT since the great Peace Jubilee in Boston, in 1872, had the famous Grenadier Guards Band been allowed to leave England until its recent visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Brooklyn ought therefore to consider itself exceptionally fortunate in its opportunity to hear this organization of sixty-one musicians at the Clermont Avenue Rink next Thursday evening. This is King Edward's private band the full band of the most celebrated British regiment For a century and a half the Grenadier Guards Band has figured at every royal ceremony of importance and.

dates back as far as the days of Charles II. Its present conductor, Albert Williams, is the only British military bandmaster holding the degree of Mus. Bac. One of the band's best programs has been arranged for next week's concert and what with the popular prices the great auditorium ought to be crowded. FOR the concert to be given at Memorial Hall, next Thursday evening, for the benefit of the Wyckoff Street Methodist Episcopal Church, a very attractive program has been arranged.

Those who will take part are Miss Katherine Jaggi, pianist; Miss Eliessa Lehrenkrauss, soprano; Mr. Frederick Preston, organist, and Mr. Albert E. Wier, violinist The tickets are being sold at the residence of the pastor of the church, the Rev, E. W.

Peglow, 326 Carroll street. WOMEN'S CLUBS. WHILE clubwomen of this borough are to be congratulated that one of their brightest members Mrs. Philip M. Carpenter has been elected president of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, defeating Mrs.

Dore Lyon by a large majority, they should not lose sight of the fact that Mrs. Lyon proved herself a good loser. In every condition or game of life it is hard to bear defeat and disappointment gracefully, and it appears especially difficult for women. As genial Hop-kinson Smith declares in one of his latest books "I may admire the successful man, but my deepest sympathies are for the under dog," so will many of the delegates to the recent convention applaud Mrs. Dore Lyon tremendously, as a plucky loser, while they appreciate the qualities which, so gracefully combined in Mrs.

Carpenter, will result in her making a most capable federation president FROM quite another standpoint must one view the remarks indulged in last week by Mrs. Priscilla D. Hackstaff. It is likely that the presidential election, which is taking place as these lines are written, has done much to further harrow the feelings of those clubwomen who so earnestly desire equal suffrage, and who speak so eloquently regarding their rights. Mrs.

Hackstaff certainly talks to the point when she says that "while women are often alluded to by mankind as angels, still are they kept upon the same plane as minors, convicts, aliens and lunatics, who are disqualified from voting 1" Further, the speaker avers, "The minor gains his majority, the convict secures the passage of a bill giving back his suffrage, the alien becomes naturalized, the lunatic wins a doctor's certificate which declares him sane, and only the women and Chinamen cannot vote." Conservative clubwomen may not desire equal suffrage; they may have no ambition to grow and rise and rule, and it is comforting to know that each individual has a right to her own opinion, if nothing else. At the same time Mrs. Hackstaff and her supporters are honest in their beliefs which renders them worthy of serious consideration. IN Connection with the Board of Education the Civitas Club accomplished some good work during the summer months. Securing the use of a large, vacant piece of property on Fourth avenue between Union and President streets, the club, organized a playground in July for the usual six weeks' term.

Open every afternoon, excepting Saturday, from one until, five o'clock, it was daily patronized by an average attendance of four hundred children. The four teachers in charge directed the play about the swings, kindergarten tent and ball grounds, all of which were kept in constant use, and evidently greatly enjoyed by the small visitors. Miss Harriet T. Righter proved a most efficient chairman of the committee on education. MRS.

WILLIAM LUDDEN, of 221 Gates avenue, entertained the Colonia Club, on Thursday of last week. The program, which was in charge of Mrs. Harry Brooke Day, chairman of the music and art committee, was of a distinctly pleasing character. She read an interesting paper descriptive of "Passing Events in Music," while Mrs. W.

C. P. Rhoades was very entertaining on the subject of "Present Day Art" A violin recital by Miss Georgina Walsh, accompanied by Miss C. B. Taylor, was capitally executed and served to interpret the papers of the day.

In the absence of the president, Mrs. E. S. Tompkins, the meeting was presided over by Mrs. William H.

Hoole. Dainty refreshments were served. QUITE an innovation of the Cambridge Club's usual program was in the form of a very pleasant musicale, which took place on Monday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. H. M.

Adams, 54 Montgomery place. Miss Ida M. Johnson read "Lyrics of Myrtle Avenue," a collection of the popular songs of the day in the form of poetry that appeals to the masses. The idea, containing great possibilities for humor (rarely a feminine attribute), was cleverly conceived and caused much merriment. Of quite a different type were the charmingly rendered solos by Mrs.

Le Roy; "The Brook," by Dolores, and "Rose Softly Blooming," Chaminade; and a group of tender, old-fashioned ballads prettily sung by Miss J. Williams. "Some Familiar Pictures from Our Poets" was a capital sketch given by Mrs. M. F.

Johnson, who also recited several dainty compositions. The next meeting, scheduled for the twenty-first, will deal with the poets of patriotism, and Mrs. George A. Price will be chairman of the afternoon. ON Tuesday of next week, the Prospect Club is to hold a business meeting at the Montauk Club, followed by a luncheon.

Of special interest will be the report of the Long Island Council to be given after the usual routine business work. UPON the same day, Kosmos Club will also hold its business meeting, to be followed on the twenty-second by the initial social gathering of the season. IT is expected that unusually, fine work will be accomplished by the Laurier Club this winter. Plans have been made for six evening and three afternoon musicales, the first to be held at the residence of Miss Elsie Ray Eddy, 272 Clifton place, on Wednesday of next week..