The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

N6Drasha + euSrdtlOns MIS-. SelWyn Doug
las, president Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory Federation; Mrs. Eva P Moore, ST.
Louis, treasurer National Federation; Mrs.
Sarah S Platt, vice president National
Federation; Mrs. EImore X Foster, sec
rotary Womans Book club, Everett.
Washington; Portia club. Larned. and
Mrs. II. s. Turner, Paola.
Among the loyal members 10 the State
Federation, no one IS more prominent than
Mrs. y. [. Prentis, OF Kansas City, No.
Although she lives IN another stale she
stiH belongs to Us by ''the tie that binds
She IS an old Social Science member, a
State Federation member. an honorary
member in several clubs, a club member
in Kansas City. Kansas. and has one or
two cIUbs named for her. A state meet
ing would not be complete without her
presence and that OF her co-worker in
Chautauqua Assembly work. Mrs. L. B.
Kellogg.
The presentation Of floral offering 70
Mrs. 5. r Peters from the Federation as
q loving token Of appreciation Of her good
Work was a graceful tribute from the club
women and visfbly touched the heart OF
the retiring president Mrs. H. G. Teller.
gave the flowers in behalf Of the Feder-
alton.
Many nice things were said Of he vis-
iting club women al Junction City-of their
dignifed appearance. new spring millinery
and good clothes. and even the hotel por-
ter, not 10 be outdone, passed a high COM
pliment when ne said: There Is NOT a
crank among them"
The delightful ride 70 Fort Riley, one Of
the social features OF the Federation, was
a treat never 10 be forgotten. Although the
fort was almost deserted, the band stin
fingered and gave Us a, concert Of an
hours length while we admired and en-
joyed the beautiful scenery and were re-
freshed by the delicious cool lemonade.
The Riding Hall was a wonder to many.
and n the military explanation of every
thing We became entirely lost but ne
drive and country, fort and monuments,
afforded pleasure which VIII long be re-
membered.
In the closing business Of the Fedora
ton resolution was passed unanimously
rendering a vote Of thanks TO the 'sWichi-
Ia Eagle" for the free use Of its columns
10 the president and the executive board
OF the past administration, and two col
unns weekly for the dissemination Of club
news. This was a courtesy greatly ap-
prec.ated and the past president and board
wish 10 add their personal thanks. The
same courtesy has been generously offered
and accepted by the new administration,
and the Eagle for another year viii con
tinue TO publish the Official Club Col
umn"
The greatest good that is evolved from |
these meetings of clubs is noJ a result Of |
the papers on literature or the talks or |
art. though they are not to be underes- |
timated Tt lies in the stimulus ID real /
work for the betterment Of others that /
cones from hearing the reports from the /
various clubs. Each club vias with the |
other in having a full report to give. Helm |
full work in any direction is chronicIed.
Sanitary improvement. scholarship. estab-
fishing libraries etc, etc. are the most
common philanthropics OF the clubs.
Clubs that have been careless about
make a beginning after receiving inspira-
ion from the deeds Of others.
Mrs. Spindier of Winfield did not secure
he state meeting single-aaHded and alQne.l
although her winning smiles and soft.
gentle arguments went long way in that
Erection She was stauuchIy backed by
lospitable kilograms from the Winfield
,0IIege. Commercial club and citizens gen
rally. The State Federation now repre-
.ents over 1900 women, and means some
hing.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
President-Mrs. James Humphrey, juno
ion City.
Vice Prezident-NIrs Eugene Ware, To-
'eka-
District Vice Presidents.
First D5strict-Nfrs. Z. H. Wilder. Hfa-
vatha
Second Dtstrict-Mrs. Fuller, Ottawa.
Third D5strict-Mrs. House, Arkansas
'itv.
Fourth district-Mrs. Judge Graves.
1mpor.a.
Fifth Distriat-Nfrs. B. Rockwell juno
ion City.
Sixth Dis,rict-AIrs. Lee Monroe. Hays
'ity.
Seventh D5str.ct-Mrs. c. W Hodges.
hutchinson.
Corresponding Secretery-Niiss Florence
Rockwell Junction City.
Recording Secretary-NIrs. :. s Burton.
'ort Scott.
Auditor-lIrs. John srind1ar. Winfield.
Treasurer-Mrs Hill P, Wilson. Law
ance.
The new president. Mrs. James Hum
hrev. of Junction City. enters upon her
u.ies w..h an excellent record as pre-
ding officer. Ten years OF her life have
cen spent as a president. She Is very
-eu known over the state a a club wo
nan and has the universal loyal support {
{ The Federation.
The Third district federated clubs ought
o come I'D strong at the rext state meet
,s At Winfield. The Third Is strong
odv il itself and demonstrated its ability ]
\ the meeting Of last November.
Wichita C1-h Notes.
The History or me " oman : ttuN
Tovement." by Jennie Jure C7nlv. IS Of z
,rsd by the publishers NJ &. the first
rice being s.. Kansas comes in for
'od write-uD though Hvpltia IS writhing
rde- mistake that gives two utterly r
70 theml unknown women Who figure. re-
-ective-y. as tho founder and eek =
resident OF Hypatia.' Tra truth IS. Ms
ease was the founder 0s TIyaatia AMI
r-rect data II the history OF TIE club :
as sent Tor this history. 4 very excel
snt picture of Mrs. Ceilings. as one os