Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1899-06-22
A GREAT GATHERING.
Ehe State Federation OF Wemea's GIahs-
Honored Guests and Happy Hosts.

ratlon OF Women's Clubs of South Caro-
lima had arrived.
Tho first meeting was n reception at
tho residence of Mrs. S. M. Jones. The
lawn was decorated with Chinese Ian
torns hanging FROM trees and shrubbery.
The elegant pailors wore brilliant with
electric lights and crowded with happy
people. Refreshments were served, and
tho guests pronounced it most delight
full occasion, though they say tho "mon
were short" Wo don't know what
length men would have to be to come up
to the standard, but we are sure that
thoro arc six-footors.
On Wednesday morning tho conyen-
tion was called to order by the President,
Mrs. NJ. w. Coleman, of Seneca.
After prayer by Rov. d. N. McLaucll-
lin Mayor w. II. Hardin was introduced
and welcomed tho Federation to tho city
in an address that was far above tho
average: it was good while it lastod, and
ho stopped when he was through.
Mrs. Paul Homphill rendered cordial
welcome in behalf of tho clubs of ChcB-
tor. This was done in clear, distinct
enunciation, and graceful style; indeed,
tho ladies exclaimed, "5he speaks just
like man." moaning nc we'll as man
delicate, but perhaps unintontional,
concession to Gus fellows"
The President responded for the Fede-
ration, in an address which evidently
delighted those near enough to hear it.
Mrs. Coleman sooms rather timid, and
has difficulty in making herself heard at
q distance.
Tho Federation poem was read by Mrs.
A. G. Brice. Mrs. Brico, though known
to bo an elegant writer, has heretofore
kept tho public pretty woll in tho dark
as to her ability as a poet. When sho
was appointed to perform this duty,
however, she showed herself fully equal
to tho occasion. The audience plainly
manifested their pleasure at her success.
Mrs. Lowe, of Atlanta, who is Presi-
dent of tho General Federation, covering,
wo believo, not only America, but Europe
as woll, was introduced, and greeted tho
ladies in captivating little address, in
Nlpiiie CiO tCuClbUlOu W COuVCCG llSGlI
with tho organizations over which she
| presidcs, representing n membership of
half million.
Tho remainder of this session was
taken up with tho transaction of bust
ness, which would not bo of much inter-
est to the general reador.
In tho afternoon, Mrs. Jas. II. Adams,
of Seneca, spoke on the Educational
Outlook in South Carolina"
Misses Ida Mccullough and Louise
McFadden discussed the question, "Shall
women servo on school boards p"
Miss Holmes, Of Charleston, discussed
Kindergartens. az
We did not hear these afternoon dis
cussions, but they are reported as in
| tenscly interesting.
Late in tho afternoon q carriage drive
was given the visitors, and from to r
reception was given by the Commercial
and Manufacturers Club at tho elegant
club rooms, on Main stroot, where re-
| freshmonts wore served and visitors and
citizons mingled with great pleasure to
both.
At tho evening session, tho curtain rosn
upon most attractive tableau, eve
mans March Through tho Centurics,"
by tho Sin Nombre Club.
Mrs. Lowo, of Atlanta, entertained the
audience with a lengthy and carefully
written address, which showed tho au~
thor gifted with choice expression.
"How shall we use tho club ?" was tho
question discussed by Miss Louise Pop.
penheim, of Charleston. Sho used illus
trations with fine effect and made very
forciblo address.
individual Responsibility" was Mrs.
M. =. Gridley's subject, showing tho
power and influence ono can exert when
tho Individuals duty is recognized and
thoroughly performed.
Thursday morning tho first business
on tho programme was tho election
of officers, which resulted in tho choice
of tho old officers.
Chatauqua WORK was discussed by Mrs.
E. G. McCabe and Mr.. st. Julien Grinltle.
Mrs. Ida Lining spoke on Free Kin
| dorgarton.
This writer did not hear any of tho
| addresses of Thursday morning, but we
| havo heard them spoken of rs among tho
most interesting Of tho occasion.
Thoro was animated debato over the
| adoption of q badge. The badge de-
cided upon Is q palmetto treo, made of
palmetto, on tho State colors, blue and
red.
Thursday afternoon was devoted to
| library work.
Mrs. S. j. Blake, Miss II. Tompkins,
Mrs. Eugono Heard and Mrs. G. B.
White had strong papers on related
| topics. Mrs. Heard is giving hor whole
| time to this work, In connection with
tho Scaboard Air Limo railroad. Mrs.
White is also enthusiastic in this work.
Charleston was selected as tho place
! for tho next meeting.
The closing ovent was n banquet at the
Seaboard Air Line Hotel 1t is said to
] have boen fino, and wo know what
Messrs. Gresham and Jamison can do.
Tho t0asts arc reported as unusually
good. Following is tho programme:
MRS. p. HEMPHILI, TOAsTMIsTREss.
The Club Woman~-"Earth's Noblest
| Thing, q Woman Porfcctcd"--Mss Mary
IIomphill, Abbovillc.
Man-"There is Nothing so Becomes
| Man as Modest Stiffness and Humility"
Miss Kate CASTOR, Choster.
Matrimony-'If tho Heart of Man Is
| Depressed with Cares tho Mist is Dis
pollod whom Woman Appears"
Louise Poppenheim, Charleston.
City of Chester-"Suoh is tho Patriots
Boast Whoro'or wo Roam. His First
Bost Country over is at Home-Mss
Louise McFadden, Chester.
Federation.-"Unity In Divorsity"-.
Home, Sweet Home-"Home, tho Spot
of Earth Supremoly Blost, Doarer,
Swooter Spot than All the Roat"-Mrs. e.
q. McCabe. Atlanta