The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-06-23
NONAN'S CLUB CONVENTION.

We doubt if ever, in the history of the
state of Washington, there were ever such
a large gathering of noble, jolly. good
natured women as those OF the Washing
ton state federation of women's clubs,
who met in convention at Spokane June
IA. All seemed to have come with the
expectation OF having a good time, and
We are sure that we speak the sentiment
of all when we say that they had it.
And how could it have been otherwise
when they were greeted with such cor
dial welcome and were so Hospitality en-
tertained? The Spokane ladies fairly
outdd themselves in the way of enter
tainment and hospitality.
On arriving We were met at the train
by bevy of ledies, who escorted us to
the Hotel Spokane, where we were first
served with an elegant break fast, after
which all were assigned their respective
places OF entertainment, visitors, as well
as delegates, receiving equal notice and
attention. The First NJ. +. church, the
place where all the meetings were held,
was most artistcally decorated with
flags, evergreens and floral decorations.
Promptly at O'Clock the convention was
called to order by the president, Mrs.
Amy +. :. Stacy, Of Tacoma, who opened
the meeting with prayer, after which the
audience sang The Star Spangled Ban
ner" The address Of welcome by Miss
Callene Allen was especially good and
was tittingly respon led to by the pres-
dent in a few we'll chosen words.
About - visiting club women were in
attendance. Good music, both vocal and
instrumental, by the best musicians in
the state, were dispersed at intervals
throughout the program.
Tuesday evening, in the parlors OF the
Hotel Spokane, a reception was given in
honor OF the delegates and visitors by the
club women of Spokane. The parlOrs
were beautifully decorated with roses
and palms and light refreshments we're
served. Excellent music. together with
the greeting of old friends ard the intro
duction Of new ones, made the evening
most enjoyable, and one that will long be
remembered.
On Wednesday afternoon, through the
i! courtesy of Mrs. A. j. Rose, a trolly ride
was given the ladies over the different car
lines throughout the city, which was
most delightful. the weather being per
feet. At all afternoon and evening ses-
sions gentlemen were invited, and many
were there to enjoy the feast and see how
women conduct conventions.
Club members from Montana, Idaho
and Oregon were present, and although
not eH,itled to voice in the convention,
they were introduced and brought greet
ings from their respective clubs. Mrs.
Dunsway, from Oregon, remarked that
"here are four ladies from Idaho who
vote and they are just as good as any
body" The remark brought a storm Of
applause.
Many papers were read, and were fol-
, lowed by breezy discussions on the fol.
, lowing subjects: 1.-THE Woman's Club
Present Needs of Our Public Schools; )"
State Travelling Libr aries" "Preserva-
ton of Our Birds and Forests )" "Self
Reliant Childhood" and many others.
Three minute reports of delegates
given in brief, concise manner, told OF
work accomplished during the past year
/ Many women suffragists were also in
| attendance, among them being Mrs.
Abigail Scott Dunaway, whose witty re-
marks and pointed arguments make her
an interesting speaker. Mrs. Homer
/ Hill, OF Seattle. president OF the Wash
/ ington State Equal Suffrage Association,
was also present, looking after the wo-
/ man suffrage campaign for this fall.
+ The address OF the president, Mrs.
Amy p. S. Stacy on "Our Home De-
| fenses," was ststesmanlke and eloquent.
D No election was held, as officers we're
elected last year, and hold two years.