New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-12
BY MANY CLUBwoMEN.

BE LEFT TO THE MEN INDoRsED
BY MANY CLUBwoMEN.
Although the fifth annual convention Of the New
York State Federation of Women is ended the
delegates still talking Of its successful meet
ings the large and enthusiastic audiences and the
fraternal spirit everywhere visible. Dinners,
luncheons teas receptions and drives were Law
ished upon the visitors by the hospitabe hostesses
OF Rochester.
The most important social event of the week was
the reception rendered the officers and delegates
Of the Federation by the local Council of Women
OF Rochester Thursday evening. 1t was
brilliant gathering in every respect Throngs
crowded the broad corridors. and II was hours be-
fore the guests had all passed the receiving line.
The informality and cordially everywhere mani
tested loft pleasing impression on the visitors
On the receiving line Mrs Joseph OConnor,
president Of the local council and standing beside
her was Mrs. William Tod Helmuth. president of
the Federation Others in line Mrs George
C. HOLSTER, ce-president OF the council; Miss
Susan b. Anthony Mrs. Fannie Humphreys Gaff
ney, Mrs. Charles H. Denison. OF Sorosis; Mrs
Washington A. Roebling Mrs. William Eastwood
Mrs. William A. Montgomery, Mrs. Cornelius Ia
briske. Mrs Harry Hastings Mrs. Frank B.
Crouch. Mrs. Henry Altman and Mrs w. c. Gan
nett.
The hall was beautifully decorated, and
chestra, stationed behind a bank OF palms the
stage added to the enjoyment Of the evening. Some
of Rochesters handsomest women, in elegant gowns
and accompanied by husbands. brothers and lovers.
were present at the reception. Mrs. Henry +. Bur-
ton wife Of Professor Burton. OF Rochester Uni
versity, wore her wedding gown. white brocaded
silk trimmed with duchess lace; Mrs. w. East
wood was attired In d gray crepe gown, and wore
rich Jewels; Mrs. George HOLSTER, granddaughter
OF Thurlow Weed is a handsome brunette, and her
gown was pink silk. trimmed with rare old
lace. Among other costumes noticeable for ele-
nv lam Raid and
Mrs. Charles E. Grouse. Of Syracuse; Mrs W.
Humphrey, OF Warsaw; Mrs Helmuth. Mrs. DENT
son. Mrs Henry Olleshemer. Mrs Katherine Won
Klenner. Mrs. Fannie Humphreys Gaffney Mrs.
Jacob Hess and Mrs G. F. Wentwor u. Of Man Man;
knowles and Mrs. George Nichols, OF Brooklyn. and
Mrs Henry Altman OF Buffalo
One OF the most strIkingly beautiful costumes
seen was that worn by Mrs Joseph Fairchid
The Tribune Sunshine Society, of this city The
gown was a representation Of sunshine, typifying
Society 1t was of heavy golden satin. richly en-
brOidered with brlliants each brilliant represent
blue chiffon. and a Keller OF white lace, The hat
the Ses of Knopp wd material
handsome Jewels, which added to the sunshine eff
Refreshments were served In the banquet hall OF
the club 10 1,O72 guests. which number did not in
cude all the people attending the reception. During
under the direction of Adolph Goldsmith. club
the e M oUns wfS Waited
cubwomen The Misses Louise Foote Isabella
Lois and Fannie Whittlesey Lena Jennings. Ruby
Warner. Katherine Roby Grace Landsberg. Kath-
Walker.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS
Unusual interest was aroused during the closing
hour OF the convention when Mrs. Huntington OF
oyster Bay. introduced a resolution asking that
the federation petition the New-York Congress
men to use every effort to prevent the seating OF
Brigham II. Roberts In the next Congress- The
resolution seconded. whereupon Miss Susan y
Anthony, who was on the platform, arose and
said:
IL hope the woman OF this federation will LET
this matter alone. We do not want to be so unpar-
liamentary to ask our congressman to do an
thing out among themseves WSy sh em s sn b this
individual Mormon be picked out for condemnation
when almost all men are guilty OF Violating the
sanctity of homer "
The wife OF prominent minister took exception
to the sweeping statement, but Miss Anthony did
mot withdraw her secusstion only adding that
standard OF morality. Tho vote against the reso-
luton was almost unanimous
committee the Industrial trade school question
Mrs Clarence Burns. the acting chairman Invited
conferences. Some OF the most determined oppo-
nents OF the bin were women from the four fed
school would be far more expensive and less pro-
ductive of good results than schools under private
care. On motion OF Mrs, Burns the question was
brought up on Friday afternoon as a special order
OF business Mrs. Henry oesheImer OF this city.
committee. After heated discussion the first
resolution. to petition the Legislature OF the State
OF New-York to make annual appropriation for
a. period OF 1--WE years 10 establish In New-York
city a model trade school for girls. which shall
serve as an object lesson for the Industrial educa-
tional system OF the State, and which shall hc
under the state Board OF Education, carried
by vote OF u 10 II.
In considering Current Events" Miss Minnie
Conkin. OF Brooklyn, took a trip around the world
In Ave minutes touching at all the important ports
on two hemispheres where great eventa are being
enacted. After circling the globe her tour ended
In Rochester at the Federation where were con-
vened the heiresses OF the ages"
Some of the delegates expressed the opinion thar
more time should be given to the discussion OF i'm
portant business-that more definite work OF the
various clubs should be reported - '
This might be a bit tiresome." said one delegate