The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1897-11-13
Equal Suffrage Convention

The third annual Convention of the
Nevada State Equal Suffrage Associa-
lion was held at Odd Fellows Hall at
Carson City on Oct. Both. The hall
was tas.efully decorated with flags,
bunting and mottos made for the occa-
sion. The attendance at each session
was large. The Convention was called
to order at 1890 A. NJ. by State Pres.
Elda \. Orr, Marcella kinkel led in
prayer, Carrie Dourais presided at the
piano and led in singing America. The
President opened the Convention with
some well timed remarks in regard to
ways and means Of advancing the Suf-
fraee cause. The order of business was
then read and on motion was adopted.
The following committees were then
appointed: On Credentials, Mesdames
Humphreys, Rath and Furlong: on
Resolutions, Mesdames Reynolds. Kinc-
KEEL and Headrick.
The Comm. On Credentials reported
the following State Officers present:
Elda A. Orr, Pres: X. A. Martin, Vice
Pres: Frances A. Williamson, Sec. pro
tenn: Marcella Kinckel, Treas; Susan
Humphreys, Supt. OF Press Work; Off
GERS represented by proxy, 2; Counties
represented by proxy, 8; members of
State Asso. represented by proxy, 2;
number of voters in Convention, Is;
greetings sent by individual suffragists
in different parts of the State, 20. It
caused great rejoicing among those i'm
mediately interested in suffrage work to
learn that ID counties had representa-
ton either by delegate, proxy or greet
ing. Reports of officers showed a de-
cided gain in every line of work during
the suffrage year which ended Oct. 80.
The usual routine of business was ex-
ecuted in a very methodic name The
recommendations of the President in
regard to creating a donation fund.-
to be used for field work only, was dis
cussed at length and a satisfactory con-
clusion was reached. The mode of con-
Quoting petition and legislative work
was next taken up. Many practical
ideas were advanced and on motion a
committee was appointed to carry out
the will of the convention in this de-
partment of work.
The afternoon was occupied with the
unfinished business of the morning and
the election of officers for the ensuing
year as follows: Elda A. Orr, Pres; S.
Humphreys, 1st Vice-Pres.; Maggie
Campbell, 2nd Vice-Pres.; Mary Shaw,
Cores. Sec: F. A. Williamson, Record.
Sec. X. A, Martin, Treas. Fannie Wei
Ter and Laura G. Huffines, Auditors; E.
Webster. Representative In Executive
Comm. of the n. A. w. S. Asso.: Es-
her Tate, Supt. of Literature: Carrie
Furlong, Supt. of Press Work.
The program in the evening was very
interesting. The selections by the band
were soul stirring. The address of State
President was a mastery review of the
movement in the United States
and other countries. A violin solo by
Prof. Wolf was artistically rendered
and a recitation by Miss Rowe brought
forth a round OF applause. The five
minutes talk by Mrs. Chamberlain of
was a logical statement OF the
of granting the franchise to wo-
men. A vocal solo by Mrs. Deitrick
was a classic selection and well rendered.
The address by Mrs. Folsom was a sta
JlSblCdl r6NloW VI GuC kd|uS III suffrage
for the last so yrs. and she manifested
a thorough knowledge of the subject.
vocal solo by Mrs. Torreyson, a de-
,criptive composition, was rendered
with much feeling in a clear, pathetic
;one Of voice. Closing remarks by
Frances A. Williamson consisted of a
brief review Of ''ield work. and an
lppeal to the women of Nevada to fall
n line with the suffrage cause.
The cordial reception, the interest
manifested by the grand turnout in the
vening, and the liberal donation given
'espeak not only the hospitality Of the {
arson people, but their good will to. G
'ards the suffrage movement. These c
ourtesies were duly appreciated nv ev- z
ry member of the Association. {
The very orderly proceedings of the !
invention is proof that Nevada Suf- I
'agists are rapidly learning to combine {
sagacity with sincerity of pur- Il
ose which will eventually score a VIC
Try for equal rights that shall endure t.
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