The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-29
Hm0mg the Club W0m@m.

works of art. To the isolated homes tie
travelling libraries make regular trips
by means of these libraries many poor
homes are supplied with the best of
reading matter. Utah followed in the
wake of Maine, next came Massachu-
sets, Iowa and Kansas. At first 1t
was thought that the state organiza-
tions would take from the strength Of
the general, but since 1894 a federation
has been organized by nearly every
state and to-day the general federation
IS stronger than ever. The states which
nave pledged the support of well tr-
ganized state federation composed Of
progressive individual clubs have done
the most to strengthen the power of the
general federation.
Montana is one of the few which have
not yet organized a federation. Is it
because one is not needed? Can it be
said that the educat ional legislative
and municipal systems of the state are
SO perfect that there are no reforms to
be worked? Or is it becauee the club
women of the state are so content with
their own condition they are Indifferent
to that of others?
In the more populous East the state
declarations have become powerful and
their good works are appreciated by all
good citizens; the western states are
not so famous. But three states by
their federation of women's clubs are
set apart from the others as represent
ing higher social and intellectual Gull
ture. Colorado, with it's bright bust
ness-like women and grand Woman's
club of Denver Washington and Utah
are the fortunate ones. Montana should
take its place with the other states in
helping to create this new polite cal
economy. The educational systems of
the state would furnish a pretext for
the organization Of state federation
If no other existed. There are free kin
dergartens, art in the public schools
free baths and much else that is de-
sirable. but primarily the club women
should demand representation by their
own sex on the school boards and en-
deaVor by every honest means to for
ever separate the public school system
from all suspicion of political influence.
They should work to secure the en-
ployment of the best teachers, teachers
who adopt their work as a profession,
not the means to an end. They should
encourage the teachers in their work,
invite them into their homes and help
them to some social life. One woman,
two or a half dozen cannot do much,
but federation of women pledged to
common principles can accomplish al-
most anything they undertake In union
there is strength.
the organization of state federation
in Montana by the appointment of the
committee on correspondence. If the
scheme meets with the approval of a
sufficient number of clubs then call
for convention of delegates from
each club will be issued. This call will
logically come from the clubs taking
the initiative, and the Butte clubs nave
undertaken to work up interest in the
scheme. Beside being numerically the
strongest, it would seem proper that
the first convention should be held in
that city. After the convention is call
ed to order and a temporary chairman
and secretary elected the laws govern
ing the federation, the dues from each
club and the work to be taken up by
the federation will all have to be de-
cided by the majority of delegates
present. The list of officers will proba-
bly, be--a president. vice president, re-
cording secretary, corresponding secre-
tary, treasurer and auditor.
At the outset the expense to the dele
gates will be the transportation, each
individual paying her own, unless her
club should do so. The clubs issuing
the call will be responsible for the CON.
vention expenses and entertainment of
delegates. AT the first 1t would be wise
to be conservative in the matter of
yearly dues from each club. Probably
IS per annum will be sufficient but as
has been said, that will depend upon
the deliberations of the DELEGATES met |
in convention. Mrs. F. P. Holbrook. |
209 N. Idaho street, Butte and Mrs. J. |
D. Slemons. 113 N. Washington street,
Butte, the committee on correspond
ence, will be pleased to hear from clubs
or club women who are interested in
the formation Of a state federation.
Remember, one club cannot organize |
a state federation. The cooperation of |
all is needed.
Mrs. c. F. Hoyt, 214 North Idaho |
street, entertained the Martha Wash
ington and Physical Culture clubs en-
Thursday evening. Mrs. Hoyt is the
president of both clubs About 80 were |
games and conversation. A game of the |
anatomy of the human body afforded |
much amusement. The members of the |
Martha Washington club We're present.
ed with beautiful badges of red, white |
and blue, the club colors, by the hos
tess. The Physical Culture is one of The |
oldest clubs in the city. The Martha |
Washington but recently made it's ar |
pearance. 1t was happy thought of |
the president to arrange that the two |
clubs should meet in social session.
The Woman's Social, Domestic and |
society of Bozeman met at the |
home of Mrs. Huffman, on Church |
street, on Tuesday afternoon. there |
were q members present. A very pleas
ant and profitable afternoon was spent. |