The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-24

The first evening session was devoted
to art and music Mrs. Dwight S. Per-
kins, con Aesthetic Conscience" said
the work of her committee on art had
been persistently directed along the
lines of art in common things, and that
she believed the Illinois federation ex-
lists for service rather than for self
culture. In practical way she gave
excellent suggestions for the study of
home decorations, both exterior and
interior, from foundation to finish.
Though we have the pictures of
Raphael and the sculpture of Angelo,
and have not decent chair in the
house, our aesthetic character is but
as sounding brass and tinkling Gym
balls. Art is the most practical and
Indispensable of activities if not con-
founded with mere prettness." ....
The musical part of the programme
was in charge of Mrs. Cora Stanton
Brown, associate editor of School and
Home EducatioSs of Bloomington. Her
topic was Music and Womens Clubs"
She said many bright things and what
is more important to dwell upon in
connection is that no hint of person.
alities dim the brightness of her re-
marks to us at this great distance.
Perchance upon the spot some small
soul whispered. "She means so and
so,' when utterance was given to we'll
known truths. Much of the music at
home and at the club Eyes, and at the
concert, too) Is of the same order as the
painted shovel and the picture drape."
In speaking of identifying club pro-
gramme, the problem must be solved
according to the tastes of each club.
Clubs like persons, have different
standards of taste. Only bear in mind
one thing, that is. that the music shall
be an integral part of the programme.
Mrs. Eugene NJ. Bacon. the state
chairman of correspondence presented
paper relating to the all absorbing
topic of the reorganization of the G.
f. w. c. 1t will appear in the Janu-
airy number of the Club Woman. DR..
Albion M. Small of the Chicago uni
versity addressed the audience at the
second evening session upon "Practi-
cal Charity" Mrs. Eleanor c. Barlow,
chairman of the committee on philan-
thropy, talked upon 'Indiscriminate
Aims Giving
After the election of officers the ques-
tion of Reorganization" was taken up
and a resolution passed after three
hours debate by which it is under
stood that the Illinois federation ia
vors the reorganization of the General
Federation, making it consist of state
declarations, national societies and clubs
from states in which state declarations
are not organized However, the pro-
vision was added that the reorganiza-
ton shall not take effect until the ma
iority of clubs now holding individual
membership give consent to it.
The social features of the convention
were not overlooked. In this state, as
in others, there were the usual num-
Der of receptions. teas and dinners,
which are Indispensable in all progress
sive clubs and conventions.
Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg was the place of meeting of
Pennsylvania women. 1t is said that
the only drawback to the magnificent
success of the meeting was the fact
that 1t was the last occasion on which
it's first president, Mrs. Horace Brock,
would preside. Her reign has been
marked by cautious and progressive
conservatism and as a reward the or
ganization now comprises 112 clubs, in
Guiding in their rolls 1900 women.
Julia Morgan Harding. who reported
the doings of this federation in The
Club Woman, believes that club re-
ports are the most important things
read or spoken at a federation and can
be made the most interesting, but at
Pittsburg that part of the meeting
turned out to be the weakest point for
several reasons, among them two that
may be applied to reports often made
in clubs, poor composition and poor
speaking.
The women who were chosen to adj
dress the evening audience We're chosen
for their ability to speak with author
ity on the main topics presented for de-
bate in the afternoon. The subjects
were "Children's Play Grounds and Va
cation Schools, Town and Travelling
Libraries" Consumers Leagues"
Musical Clubs and Their Organiza-
ton" and THE Relation of the state
to the General Federation" Miss Dock
of Harrisburg made her report of the
International Congress of Women held
in London last June.
Two very brilliant receptions We're
held and the visitors were charmed
with the art galleries. the annual ex-
hibitions of which have raised Pitts
burg to a position as an important art
center. Music held full sway at the
convention, particular mention being
made of the music clubs.