The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-23
MID-wINTER MEETING

MID-wINTER MEETING.
The mid-winter meeting of the Kansas
Social Science Federation will be held in
Topeka, December rs, in connection with
the meeting Of the State Teachers AS
ISOLATION.
This meeting is In charge Of the Depart
ment of Education of the State FEEDER
alton, Of which Mrs. W. A. McCarter of
Topeka, IS chairman.
AS education is the cause we are espec-
tally recommended 10 work for by the
General Federation the necessity for a
closer relationship between the home and
the school is apparent.
The object of this meeting is to discuss
topics Of common interest TO teachers and
club members. TO Offer supper: in all ef-
forts TO uphold all that is good and sup
press all that is evil in the public school
system, and to cooperate IL anything
tina: will be helpful.
An attractive program has been arrang-
ed. with papers, talks and discussions and
it is hoped that club members will feel
the need Of the benefits of this meeting
and will snow by their presence their in
terest in the subject of education.
The first official visit Of the State Pres
ident in the new club year was, by spec
ial invitation, to the City Federation, of
Kansas City, Kansas.
This organization Is composed Of eleven
clubs and owed two hundred members 1t
was chartered to work especially for its
public library, and club women. general
ly over the state know of the good, loyal
work its members have given the cause.
Now, however, as the library Is becom-
ing established they are thinking OF di-
verting their energies into other channels
and may take up department work.
Mrs. H L. Bronson Is tf'9'.- oresld mt
and they are a band of earnest workers,
as their library work will testify; and to
whatever line of educational. philanthropy
ic or civic work they may turn their at
tention they will succeed.
The Federation depends greatly upon ts
larger organizations. with their strength
of members and united efforts. for sup
port and loyalty in upholding federation
principles, and is sure it will not be dis
appointed in them:
Kansas City, Kansas, is to be congrat-
ulated on the chivalry and courtesy of
its young men
The Union club, an organization OF
young men, has rendered the use of their
beautiful and commodious club rooms free
Of charge to the City Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs. This is an act of courtesy
club women appreciate and worthy Of per-
sonal mention.
We would like to suggest that We are
ready to make personal mention" OF the
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thy example.
A visit to the chairman OF the Trav-
cling Library Department, Mrs. ". A.
Johnston, of Topeka, was OF special in
terest. both instructive and pleasant. To
one unaoquainted with the work OF the
Department the many little details so
necessary TO its success are a surprise.
The books and cases are not the only
requisites for a well equipped department.
There must be catalogues, application
blanks. rules for the loan OF libraries, re-
ports of librarians. etc. All these cost
both time and money. With the small
amount of money contributed at the an
nual meeting and the few books TO start
with the wonder is. where ali the help
came from to put the work in such good
shape Too much credit cannot be given
TO the City Federation OF Topeka, for its
loyalty and support to this department of
the state work. With a membership of
over 500. II has averaged not only a book
apiece in donations. but has added a
couple hundred beside. When money was
needed. or assistance in selecting books
for the small libraries. il was the one 70
offer it. The Federation should remenI-
Der with great consideration its largest
organization. who was its friend in time
of need" Mrs. Johnston reports nine il
brartes in circulation, and two more call
ed for. which may be on the way ere this.
This Department IS doing a splendid mis-
sionary and educational work. but needs
more books and money. and any donations
Of either sent 70 Mrs. W. A Johnston.
Topeka. Will be gratefully received.
An eNcnausv says: Just at this time
the following conundrum on the Stars
and Stripes. which we think has not been /
published. is timely and worthy the at
ten;ion OF all patriotic orders: Why are /.
the emb,ems Of the United States more /
enduring than those Of France, England. 7.
ireland and Scotiand?'
The Lily VIII droop aud its leaves decay. I
The Rose from its stem viii sever,
me Shamrock and Thistle viii fade away. 4
But the Stars will slime forever"
An exchange says: Remember that in 4
club-life, as in S.. Pauls epis,le. The
greatest Of these is charity and open the /
club year with the firm resolve to prac-
tice that charity which he interpre.s % 4
mean love for all humanity"
The president OF the State Federation /
wishes 10 acknowledge the receipt Of cor
dial invitations from the presidents Of the 4
Illinois. New Jersey. and North Dakota 4