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Cambridge sketches (ed. Estelle M. H. Merrill) 7 1 Browse Search
The Cambridge of eighteen hundred and ninety-six: a picture of the city and its industries fifty years after its incorporation (ed. Arthur Gilman) 1 1 Browse Search
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The Cambridge of eighteen hundred and ninety-six: a picture of the city and its industries fifty years after its incorporation (ed. Arthur Gilman), Cambridge clubs. (search)
sionally invites men eminent in their special lines of thought to address it, and other organizations to participate in joint debates; but it relies principally upon the efforts of the members, thereby preserving its traditions and its esprit de corps. The individuality of the club is marked by its singleness of purpose, by the composite character of its membership, and by the fact that it is non-sectarian and non-political. The Cantabrigia Club was organized in March, 1892, and Mrs. Estelle M. H. Merrill was elected president. The object of the club, as set forth in its constitution, is threefold, social, literary, and humanitarian. In its work it shall endeavor, not only among its members, but in the community, to promote good fellowship and the highest form of social life; to encourage mental and moral development, and to aid by its organized effort such worthy causes as may secure its sympathy. Its work is divided among eight committees,—on literature, art, science, music, ci
Cambridge sketches (ed. Estelle M. H. Merrill), The sisterhood of women. (search)
The sisterhood of women. Estelle M. H. Merrill (Jean Kincaid). The nineteenth century is woman's century. Victor Hugo. The century plant, through many a silent hour, Within itself holds the potential power, The possibility of its rare, perfect flower. So as this “woman's century” its closing nears, From slow and silent growth of by-gone years The sisterhood of women, perfect flower, appears. “My sister!” cries the rich unto the poor to-day; And sinless Mary unto Magdalena may “My sister still thou art,” in yearning accents say. After the flower comes fruitage; and what test Can measure the good wrought, when love's behest Compels the gift of each to other of
Cambridge sketches (ed. Estelle M. H. Merrill), The Cantabrigia Club. (search)
. Grace S. Rice, Secretary. The Cantabrigia Club entered the domain of clubs in March, 1892, its natal hour being auspiciously struck at the home of Mrs. Estelle M. H. Merrill, in the presence of a group of interested women who for the previous winter had been members of classes in current events under the leadership of their the sweating-system which was then being considered in a bill before Congress, and commenting on the sad social conditions revealed by official investigations, Mrs. Merrill spoke feelingly of the good a live woman's club might do in helping to create and hold a righteous public opinion that would wipe out these ills. The instant for profit continually. The Current Events section of the Club has been one of the most popular. Led the first two seasons by the club's beloved president, Mrs. Merrill, the success and interest developed were noteworthy. The inspiration imparted by such a leader, thoroughly conversant with current topics, anxious to make of