Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-07

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women of North Dakota who are
interested in the good work Of
elevating women to the highest
standard. Before she was married
she had no state of her, own. She
was a district or Columbia girl,
and beforescoming to North Dako-
ia, she never had the privilege Of
exercising her franchise. Being
now a citizen of North Dakota, she
would in every way possible use
her franchise for the benefit and
advancement of the women Of the
state. During the address Mrs.
Hansborough read suitable and
appropriate poems on the great
good work being done by women
at the present day. The speaker
has a very pleasing delivery and
the terms in which she touches
her thoughts gives evidence Of
her literary ability.
Mrs. James Lord, of Cando,
made the address Of welcome on
behalf of the Confederation of
Clubs, which was responded to by
Mrs. Judge Lauder, Of Wahpeton,
president Of the Confederation of
Clubs.
Mrs. Judge Amidon read a very
able paper on domestic. Econo-
my" At this point the rain came
down in torrents and the quick wit
of woman was brought to bear, for
the master Of ceremonies called on
the audience to sing America"
and Marching Through Georgia."
This was the means of diverting
the mind Of the audience from the
annoying elements outside, and
proved a very happy thought.
The st. Cecilian club followed
with a very pleasing Duet.
Miss Margaret j. Evans address
ed the audience on"Organization."
She said that women's club had
come to stay. The woman Of to-
day held a higher rank and had a
voice in state affairs which but a
few years agowas not thought Of.
And why? Because Of organiza-
ton. Women have began to think,
not alone of the welfare of their
families, but of the welfare Of 9TH
ers. This was the secret of their
success. In this far away north
ern country were to be found
women of eastern culture, intelli-
gence and executive ability, and
they were determined to keep in
the path Of progress and avoid the
old trails of backwardness. The
day had passed when their voice
would not be heard or listened to
in the making Of laws in our gov
eminent halls. The address was
interspersed with many apt,appro-
pirate and pointed anecdotes.
At the close Of the afternoon
session a luncheon Of cake, cream,
fruit and lemonade was served by
the ladies Of the XIX Century
club, at which were present repre-,
sentative members. The expense
attending Women's Day, in the
way Of decorations, ETC., was borne
by the XIX Century club, and the
amount was considerable.
Inthe eveningt the musical program
was carried out as arranged, after
which Mrs. Clark w. Kelley intro.
duced Miss Margaret j. Evans, Of
Mortified. The presidents re.
marks were very happily made, the
speaker being possessed Of a pleas.
ing and entertaining delivery.
Miss Evans on coming forward
made some forcible suggestions il
favor Of the organization of Won.
ems Clubs, believing them to be
essential to the uplifting and ele.
walton Of woman's sphere. Among
other charges the speaker said tina
the woman's club movement, il
itself is an educational movement
It is educational for the woman
herself, the home and the nation
Women do not think very much az
to what concerns the nation as {
whole; they r more interested il
the little world about them. NJ
nation rises higher than the