The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1899-07-15

Mrs. Aleene Gray left sunday 1Of
Milwaukee, where she will spend
week with her sister, Mrs. R. E. Har-
grave .n ea. "a.
Henry Douglas died very suddenly
last wednesday morning. He was
buried from his residence on State
street Friday. 500 .. .
The National Association of Afro
American Women, which is to convene
in Chicago August 18th to 18th inclu-
sive, promises to be a notable event
and one which will undoubtedly at
tract national interest.
This association is made up of over
200 clubs. representing nearly every
state in the Union and variety of
interests that aim to ,helpfully reach
every phase of Afro-American life in
this country. This association is not
only strong in the number of clubs
represented, but in the individual
membership of some of the ablest and
most cultured women which this race
has produced, It's list Of officers is as
follows:
President-Mrs. Mary Church Ter
rell, Washington, D. G..
Vice-President-M B. K. Bruce,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Second Notwithstanding Lucy
Thurman, Jackson, Mich.
Rec. Secy.-Mrs. G. S. Smith, Nash
vile, Tenn.
Cor. Secy.-Miss Victoria Thomp-
kins, Washington, D. G.
Treasurer-Mrs. Josephine S. Yates,
Kansas City, Md.
National Organizer-Mrs. Jerome
Jeffrey, Rochester, N. Y.
Chairman Elk. Com.-Mrs. Booker T.
Washington.
The association motto is: Lifting
AS We Climb"
This national movement was started
in Boston in 1896 under the leadership
of Mrs. J. st. P. Ruffin. Mrs. Booker
T. Washington was it's first president.
Two successful meetings of the asos-
citation, as a national body have been
held respectively in Washington and
Nashville, but it is hoped and be-
lieved that the meeting in Chicago will
surpass all previous gatherings in in
terest, enthusiasm and amount of good
work accomplished; at least nothing
will be wanting here in the generous
hospitality of the citizens, a liberal
press and the perfection of all the ar
rangements for the entertainment of
delegates, under the direction of the
State Federation of Afro-American
This Federation is made up of the
Women's Clubs.
following named clubs:
Hhe I. B. w. Club; The Phyllis
Wheatley Club; The Civic League;
The Ideal Club; The Woman's Con-
ference; The Progressive Circle of
Kings Daughters; The Wayman Cir
Gle.
It's officers are as follows:
President-Mrs. Fannie Barrier Will
liams.
Vice-Presidents- Agnes Moody,
Mrs. L. A. Davis, Mrs. c. Curl, Mrs.
M. Jackson, and Mrs. M. L. Daven-
port
Rec. Secy.-Mrs. Fanny Hall Clint.
Cor. Secy.-Mrs. M. Carmichael.
.. Treasurer r. E. Moore,
In as much as the National Asso-
citation is distinctively an organiza-
ton of clubs, it seems eminently prop
er that the local federation of clubs
which is part of the National Asso-
citation should assume the gracious
responsibility of attending to all the
necessary preparations and arrange
ments necessary to the success of the
August meeting.
TO this end the following commit
tees were appointed by the Federation
to carry on the work:
Committee on Local Arrangements
Mrs. Agnes Moody.
Committee on Transportation
Douglass.
Committee on Entertainment of Del
egates and Guests-Mrs. M. L. Daven-
port. -...
Committee on Bureau of Informa-
tion-Mrs. S. J. Evans. .- .r
Committee on Music-Mrs. Hall.
Social Committee-Mrs. r. E. Moore.
Committee on Ushers and Pages
Mrs. Taylor.
The Federation has been working
very earnestly and successfully dur
Ing the past few months by holding
mass meetings from time TO time to
arouse public intel est in the coming
convention, securing funds to carry
out the plans Of the local arrange
ments and have been diligent, through
the work of its committees, in attend
ing to the nlinutest details necessary
to the success of so large and import
ant gathering. ,,,. s..l% zf
The various sessions Of the conven-
ton will be held in Quinn Chapel,
one of the largest churches in the
west, which a few months ago through
it's pastor and trustees generously and
cordially rendered it's beautiful audi
forum, committee rooms, parlors, ETC.
to the Federation for the use of the
National Association. The entire
church is now being newly decorated
and refurpished for this occasion. A
brilliant reception will follow the
opening meeting on Monday night,
which under Mrs. A. J. Carey's graz
ciOus and efficient direction promises
to be one of the most delightful incl
dents of the occasion. Bethel church
in new and gorgeous attire will also
extend gracious welcome to the AS.
ISOLATION.
His Honor, Mayor Harrison, or his
representative, will extend welcome
to the association on behalf of the city
and words of greeting from some of
the prominent club women Of the city
are Planned for as fitting recognition
o 81 tne Importance and worth of this
SUI body Of women.
Many OF the most beautiful Afro
american homes Of Chicago have
opened their doors to the distinguish
ca guests during their stay in our CITY.
Bt1iaankuets, drives. excursions. lunch
cons and an endless variety Of social |
functions, not included In the. more J