New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-26
THE WOMENS MEETING ENDS.
MRS. CHARLOTTE EMERSON BROWN THE
NEW PRESIDENT.
OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FEDERATION OF CLUBS
GOWNS SHOW DUE RESPECT FOR
THE WEATHER.

The last session Of the Convention of the General
Federation Of Women's Clubs held in the Scottish
Rite Hall yesterday beginning at 0:'0 a. IN. The
dismal weather that prevailed during the forenoon had
the effect OF routing the brilliant costumes worn at the
previous sessions. When Mrs. Ella Dietz Cymer APP
pearcd she was arrayed In an extremely handsome
gown Of dark stuff. trimmed with velvet. quito
effective but not brilliant as the gowns she wore
Wednesday and Thursday. The other delegates also
wore costumes Of subdued tone in difference to the
lowering skies and the effect Of the dissipation OF
the reception at Delmonico's Thursday night
was distinctly perceived in the smallness OF the at
tendance.
The first business disposed Of the tress'urer's
report. submitted by Mrs. sophia C. Hoffman, Tho
report showed that S425 in dues had been received
from different clubs. and there was hand 1850 H.
Mrs Clymer then read "a telegram from the Woman's
Department of the Worlds Fair. asking that tho
Federation join the committee In earnest cooperation
for the success OF their department The exact situa
ton OF the Chicago delegates to the convention was
Immediately betrayed by burst Of applause in
The other women looked at another and
smiled faint approval
The feature TO which all the women had been look
ing forward-the election Of oflcers-was then taken
up. Mis-. May Wright sewall. Miss Catherine Davis
and Miss Mary A. Frost were appointed tellers. and
food Of nominations and speeches at once began
Mrs. Palmer. of Providence. nominated Mrs. Clymer.
and a buzz OF approval through the hall. MIS-.
Mary f. Mumford Of Philadelphia, vigorously sup
ported by Mrs sewall. of Indianapolis at once nomi-
mated Mrs Charlotte Emerson Brown of Orange. y. j..
in opposition. Mrs. >cwall pointed out how fraught
with danger system Of pcrpeuation Of officers would
be, and said that she was that Mrs Clymer was
satisfied with the prominent place she held president
of SOrosis.
Mrs. Palmer again spoke behalf Of her nominee.
Mrs. Kinney Of Knoxville Tenn. also advocated Mrs.
said hat ONLY, at
York should have the presidency, the whole idea
of the Federation emanated from this city.
Mrs. Sewsll was then put in nomination, but she I'M
mediatcly stepped to tie front OF the PLATFORM Il
do not usually affect youth she said, but am
not old enough for the honor you would put upon me-
Indeed the West is too young for the Office
Mrs.. Iemuth suggested Mrs. ]. c. Croly, Jennie
June who the originator Of >oross, and who CON
coived the idea Of the Federation and did most Of tho
preliminary work to accomplish II.
Mr.. Croy, however. declined. She said that her
journalistic engagements were numerous that she
could not attend to the duties Of the office. Mrs.
Clymer herself then came forward and Endorsed the
nomination Of Mrs. Brown, and the polls declared
closed The result of the count was that Mrs
brown elected by twenty five votes ont of
fort four
Mrs. Brown made short speech in which she paid
tribute 10 Mrs. Cymer's abilities and sweetness, and
promised 70 do her best 20 I'll the Office with credit
to herself and the Federation
The results Of the other elections Mrs. May
Wright first vice president Mrs J. c. Croly recording
secretary Miss Mary Is. Temple. Of Knoxville. Tenn
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Phoebe Hearst OF san
Francisco. treasurer and Mrs. Kate Tannatt Woods,
Of Boston, auditor
Aiter the midday recess the audience
sidcrably augmented by younger women who came to
XIII time
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Brown, with her blushing
honors thic, upon her. presided. Mrs. NJ. Louise
Thomas read an interesting paper treating OF the
method and value Of club Incorporation Mrs. Amelia
r. Wing gave some excellent advice upon the Organi.
laton Of club. Mrs. Charles Emerson Brown
strongly condemned the rotation system In the director
ate Of club. and Mrs. Mary T.. Mumford defined the
objects Of q wOman's club.
Mrs. Kate rannatt Woods behalf of the other
delegates then presented Ia Mrs Clymcr loving cup
which she received In the name OF Sorosis. number
of pretty speeches made and votes Of thanks
pa sscd after which the convention adjourned, singing
tho national anthem.