The Washington times., 1895-03-23
FLOCK TO THE FEDERATION
Nine Associations of Women Are Now
United in 1t.
Progress Has Been Phenomenal-Perfecti
Arrangements for the Annual Meeting in
April-No Male Speakers.

The Federation of Women's Clubs has
| now reached membership OF nine asse-
Citations, with an aggregate membership
| OF Z'ooo. This figure was reached by the
| affiliation with the Federation last night
OF the W. c. T. o., the Excelsior Lite rary
| Club. the Loyal Women of American Lib
erty, and the Washington kindergarten.
The progress of the Federation has in
deed been phenomenal and has been so far
eminently successful in securing the mem
bership of nearly all of the women's asso-
Citations in Washington
The Federation met last night at VIII
lard's Hotel, Officers or delegates being
present from all the affiliated soc cites
Mrs e. II. s. Marble presided, Miss Foster
being secretary. Others in attendance
were Miss Mary s. Lockwood, Mrs Kite
Scott. Mrs. La Fetra, Miss Pollock. Mrs.
n. II Stern, Mrs. NJ, D. Lincoln. Mrs Marie
Byington, Mrs. II. b. sperry, Mrs. L. w.
McCrary, Miss Mary III. Williams, Mrs
Myra NJ. Metcalf. Mrs. E. P. Thompson,
Mrs. Dr.. Beiler, Mrs. DR.. Morrison, Mrs
Amy j. May, Mrs H B. Bouton, Mrs. NJ.
l.. Edison. Mrs. s. Woodward, Mrs. H. n.
Ralsfon, Mrs. Z. A. Chambers, and Mrs. Pol
lock
The principal object of the meeting was
~ ItIlftl TUE arrangements LOT tIlp an
nuai meeting of the Federation, which will
be held on April 10 at the hall of the
Legion OF Loyal Women. There will be two
sessions OF the annual meeting, one begin
ming at 2 p. m and the other at 6 p. M
at the afternoon session each of the clubs
viii have read concise sketch of the organ
ization. This will be followed by the cleo
tion of officers for the ensuing year. The
electors viii be two accredited delegates
from each OF the Membership clubs There
has been yet. at least the ladies said so last
night no wire-pulling or cajolery in the
interest or any member for any office The
friends OF Mrs. Marble win urge her to be
candidate, and it is said that the friends
of Mrs Mf.ry S. Lockwood will present
her name for the presidency.
AT the evening session the retiring off
GERS will deliver addresses.
Mrs. Ellen Mussey will deliver an ad-
dress on What shall be the legal status
of woman in the District Of Columbia -
There VIII be general discussion on topics
suggested by the presidents Of each of the
clubs. The officers elect will he in
troduced at the close of the programme.
and will make their sautatory addresses.
There was some discussion last night
oil the proposition to invite distinguished
legal light Of the nation to deliver an ad-
dress 1t was disposed ofdecisively. The
Federation will manage its affairs with
out the assistance OF men.
The members OF the clubs VIII be ad-
mltted To the sessions of the annual meet
ing by their badges. At the close of the
meeting last night Miss Bushman was in-
tToduced and spoke briefly on her design
OF raising fund in aid of young girls who
are eIticed into immoral houses, and who
may be rescued. Miss Cushnlan Invited
contributions from .the ladies present, and
their friends, of articles To BE- sold at an
Easter entertainment, the proceeds TO be
Tor the purpose named.