The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-02

Tor organized and earnest effort on the |
part of the mothers OF the land concern |
ing questions most vital 10 the welfare |
Of their children. ana the manifold inter- |
ests OF the home. presented the subject |
at some OF the mothers meetings az |
ChatauQua. IN the summer OF 1893. The |
earnest enthusiasm with which it was
received made IL evident that the thought |
needed only 20 be disseminated In order
10 be quickly accepted and acted upon
by hosts OF Observation-Disclosures wo-
men throughout the world. and 10 result
I'm a Capitalization OF their power toward
the accomplishment OF great and neces-
sary reforms i'm the interest Of humanity.
il is universally admitted that feminine
influence has been mighty factor for
good in all ages. and therefore. incalcu-
able benefit may be expected from the
assembling OF many women for the in-
terchange or views. and the study OF
home problems which can be solved by
woman alone. IL is proposed 10 have
the congress consider subjects bearing
upon the better and broader spiritual and
physical. as we'll as mental training Of
the young. such as the value Of kinder
garten work. and the extension Of its
principles to more advanced studies. a
love OF humanity and OF the country. the
physical and mental evils resulting from
some of the present methods Of our
schools, and the advantages to follow
from closer rel; zion between the inhu-
ence OF the home and that Of institutions
Of learning.
Of special Importance will be the sub
feet or the means OF developing i'm children
characteristics which Will elevate and
ennoble them, and thus assist I'm oyercom-
ing the conditions which now prompt
crime. and make necessary the mainte-
Of ll-fI rel
tories.
These matters will be presented 20 the
Congress by men and women foremost in
such work. and whose names are every
where known and reyered.
As the time Intervening between this
and the Mothers Congress is compare
lively brief il behOOyes all who feel an M
terest in the cause 10 be up ana doing
The plan OF procedure Is simple. Every
city and town and village has It's orSani-
cations and clubs for various purposes
Let each one Of these call special meet
ina, and form u mothers club, in which
all can unite. We will furnish, on appll-
cation from the secretary Of such clubs
suggestions which may prove helpful IN
the conduct OF the meetings. which should
be held every week for a. while. lf pos
sible IN order that the need for this Work
may DO clearly set forth and that dele
gates may be decided upon Tor the Ma
fional Congress in February. IL is desired
that all who can will attend the national
meeting: but as it is possible that only
a minor proportiOn or the mothers Will
ice able 10 come. 10 is essential for each
organization 10 send at least one dele
gate. who can carry back q detailed ace
count OF the meetings, and be prepared
to instruct the home club ia the Methods
to Ice pursued for ensuing years, D. being
"a part OF the plan TO have the national
organization hold regular annual meet
ings hereafter.
n is our expectation 10 have such
gathering Of representative workers for
the benefit OF the human race mat the
divine fire Of their enthusiasm will warm
the hearts not only Of all mothers. but
of an mankind. 90 an appreciation OF the
sacred obligatlons owed 20 the race
through the children Of to-day md the
e-enorafions TO come Among these VIII
be many who are not mothers, but who,
through their works. have shown ihem-
solves possessed Of the maternal instinct
I'm its highest and holiest sense ana VINO
will therefore be- most welcome.
Everything will be done 20 make the
EXPENSES OF those attending the meeting
az light as possible. Application has been
made to the various railway Associations
for reduced rates advice OF when VIII pe
sent later. Special rates Will be given
bv the hotels. suitable boarding places AT
reasonable prices Will be secured IN ad-
vance by the local committee. ahd many
houses will be open for the tertlinineht
Of delegates as guests. The imme Gate
expenses incident to the practical inaugu-
ration Of this great proIcc. nave ttcn
provided BY a friend OF the movement.
Tho following are the names OF some or
the residents OF Washington, and others,
who are in sympathy with this movement.
Mrs John G.. Carlisle, Miss Herbert, Mrs.
hudson Harmon. Mrs Ella Herbert Micou,
Mrs. Mary W. Kincaid. San Francisco.
cal: Miss Frances T.. willard, president
OF Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mrs W. T. Crafts. president international
Primary Sunday School Union. Miss
Amalis Hofer. editor Kindergarten Maya
zine. Chicago; Miss Frances Newton. SUI
rerintendent OF kindergarten Work.
Chautauqua y. Y: Mrs. Mary Lowe Dick
inson. president National Council Of Wo-
men; Mrs Emma J. Masters, Lewiston,
III.
The tea. altogether. goes down as one
! OF the most enjoyable OF the winter. and
confirms satisfaction that literature has
not totally excluded the social feature or
the club life.
The Chicago Record. in its issue OF
Saturday last. praises In nearly one
column Miss Julia Magruders recently
published book. Miss Ayr. Of Virginia;
nd Other Stories
Mr.. and Mrs. Georges l. Fender, OF
Baltimore; Mr.. John b. and Miss Mary
Srich OF Baltimore Miss Louise Aneld,
| OF Brooklyn and Miss Pennie Gray, OF
North Carolina, are guests OF Colonel and
Mrs John W. Gordon, 26 north Laurel
street.
Nv and Mrs Walter Saunders. who
have been spending a short time = the
| Jefferson, have returned to Philadelphia.
Ma SsIlis ColeA Of Albemarle county.