The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-06

in the Century Magazine that the American
woinans club is the nineteenth century child
Of the eighteenth century French salon. "Both
represent a mania for knowledge a change
of idea, a radical revolution in social life,
and an unprecedented Increase in the au-
thority of women" said Mrs. Rowe presi-
dent of the Massachusetts, federation. She
also asserts that overriding destroyed the
French salon and threatens the womans
club They tried to know something of "
erything and to clutch at the immense sweep
OF human knowledge. And in this passion
FOR intelligence and passion for multitudes,"
alas! life lost its equilibrium
The annual convention of the New York
Federation which held its last session. Fri
day, was attended by nearly thousand
delegates. That the programme was not
stereotyped was proved by the fact that
much time was devoted to the consideration
of the women tailors' strike which developed
in New York city just previous to the con-
vention.
The future history of state declarations will
have for us two-fold interest. In Inc first
place 1t will preserve a history of the growth
and progress OF women in all directions more
perfectly than any that ehali be written else
where, and in this history wi lEsbe strongly
outlined a wonderful dramatic unfolding Of
whose plot shall read as fairy tale at the
close OF the twentieth century. when it is
Shown from what simple beginnings have
grown these declarations, in which have been
developed the strong, brainy women who
Shall be the stars TO grace the stage at tbs
period OF the worlds progress. In the ssc-
ond place, 1t will be of great practical good
to the world in that it will be seen by fol-
lowing this wonderful development of wom-
an that the possibilities of the future are
without limit to her, and this fact alone will
give that encouragement so much needed to
arouse women to push off TO the ultimate
realization of their hopes.-Rebecca A. Lowe,
President of the General Federation.
Barring out the meetings which very busy
people hold in their spare evenings, says the
New York Times, the wCman's club may lie
said to represent society's effort to put itself
in touch with the world which really works.
1t springs from the widespread movement for
scattering knowledge broadcast, and is for
ever trying to- connect itself with the more
serious phases of intellectual life, to reach
out to and understand minds which not only
receive but create ideas.
The oldest club in Illinois is the Ladies'
Education Society of Jacksonville In her
farewell address the retiring president of the
Illinois federation said: 81 was reminded Of
this club of ours yesterday by the claim made
by the honored Sorosis. of New York of be-
ing the oldest woman's club in this country.
o.
OF ours antedates Sorosis by many years.
In Iact it is almost cid enough to be the
grandmother Of Sorosis. Organized In 1898 it's
activity has been continuous ever since 1t
having assisted 1900 girls to secure an edu-
catlGn; and these girls have gone out into
our Western homes in their turn to exert
an influence for good which only rightly
trained intelligence can exert.
1t is not possible to lead people by SQUADS
and divisions from int YIo
another, and a whole club may vaguely feel
Its lack without knowing what it is or how
to fill it, but there are many individuals
who ought to be clever enough to see that
the culture our clubs are seeking lies not
so much in accumulated knowledge as in
increased power of appreciation and thought
1t is perfectly possible to remember the aims
and criterions of this years war when we
STUDY the crusades, and to- keep modern lib
eral political views in mind even in going
back to early steps of religious and personal
liberty.
The club member who has come in real
contact with the spirit of thought in our time
Will be able to touch the vital points of
Whatever matter is dealt with, the points
tnat Is, which are vital for US today. and will
bring them forward In graceful or at least
convincing form, so that he who runs NAV
read and be at once enlightened and enriched.
This is no plea for more attention to the
ponderous and the dry, but for a better rec
ignition of the forces which impel men for
ward, guide great tendencies and result in
great acheivements.-Ne York Times.
The general meeting of the Connecticut fed
eratlon VIII be held in New Britain, Conn,
carry IN december. when Mrs. Lowe, presi-
dent of the general federation Mill ~ - -
the guests of honor