Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-10-11

These papers were very succinct, and
left so little ground uncovered that nc
general discussion followed.
The essay on Value Of the Bible in
Literary Study was given by Mrs Norah
p Burgess of the History Club Portland
She said in part "The Bible consecrates
life and strengthens It 1t encourages us.
It's literature is full of inspiration
The report of the committee on NEGRO
logy was read by Mrs. Sarah A. Hanson
of Skowhegan. Thirteen deaths have oc-
Cured in tho Federation during the past
year. Resolutions of regret were ex-
pressed by the committee in the memorial
poem:
"Thersfore, on thy unknown way,
| q, in God peace? We who st.y
| But little VIII lie delay.
keep for us. o friends, wherein.
| Thou art waiting al that here
! Made thy earthly presence dear
| Mrs. Eta H. Osgood spoke on "Parlia-
mentary Law She was most interest
ing.
| First she told what parliamentary pro.
ccdure was. In brief, she said: "Parlia-
mcntary law demands accuracy in bust
ness order, uniformity, impartlality and
economy of time. Parliamentary pro
cedure is talking procedure. All parlis,
mentary procedure must he started by
motion. The first one speaking Is given
| preference by the Chair; his name Is
spoken and he has tho floor The Chair
must be impartial and must preserve or
der.
England parliamentary laws changed
when they were brought to this country
over the water, as many other things
| change-namcs, for instance. A Margaret
goes away as Margaret but comes back a
Marguerite; u Mary Ann is changed to
Marie.
| "Thc floor should realize that 1t has
may not argue hut may call for substi-
tute and thus deprive herself of further
constraint"
Following her talk, a most interesting
illustration was made on the audience
present,
The circular issued by the Pedagogical
Society was debated In parliamentary
manner; after half an hour the debate
was adjourned. No regular vote was
taken, but opinions were expressed that
were perfectly serious.
An Address In Memory of Charlotte
Emerson Brown" by Mrs. George C.
Frye, State chairman correspondence q.
F. W. c., was given. Mrs. Ellen NJ
Henrotir, Mrs. George G.. Frye Mrs
Flor nee HIVE Hall and Mrs Eta II. Os-
good also spoke, expressing deep feeling
and regard for Mrs Brown.
The meeting closed with most excel
lent paper By Miss Lillian Smith, Sorosis,
Skowh"gan on Morality in Fiction
A charming song was given during the
meeting, by Mrs. Horace Little. which was
well applauded
The evening meeting of the Federation
was held in the Congregational church.
A large number of Augusta representa-
tive people were present to enjoy the in
vitation to be present and hear the ad-
dresses to be given by the hunored guests,
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Henrotin and Mrs. Florence
Howe Hall
TIE address by Mrs. Henrotin was on
Sociology" Those who heard her were
very fortunate. They can never forget the
earnest, impressive manner in which she
! spoke, as II talking personally with each
one present. She spoke Of the good which
the women clubs are doing for the peo-
pie Of the United States; the persistent
and scientific way in which they
are not only trying but actually
doing t. anieliorate the masses. She
said, regarding the children: I'm Chicago
on May day, we give the children flowers
and light, and make the day pleasant and
full OF sunshine for them. And how
dearly the little girls love the light and
beautiful things and pretty dresses. How
| often have seen the little girls Of the
street proud in their little fincry. in their
gaudy colorsd frocks. 1t Is not strange.
We all like pretty things, the beautiful
that Ia in the world
Yet we do not help the masses to enjoy
themselves, the men and women. In
foreign countries they have feses and Holt
days that are holidays We should set
apart some day for that in this country
It is not enough that we help them In