New-York tribune., 1901-03-15
WOMEN HERE AND THERE.
INTEREST TAKEN By THE WESTERN
FEDERATION IN FARMERS WIVES
-NEXT BIENNIAL MEETING.

To simplify the domestic work the farm and
tighten the duh routine of daily life for the farm
ers wife is the latest task assumed by the West
New-York Federation of Clubs The club
women have secured the cooperation of Cornell
University, and a series of reading lessons for
farmers wives has been added to the course for
farmers in the university extension work.
The course is free TO women OF the State. and the
printed Leaflets viii be sent TO any who apply for
them They Will be prepared by Miss Martha Van
Rensselaer, chairman Of domestic science in the
Western Federation The first in the course has
Association expects % hold conference at Cornell
University in May TO further this domestic science
study.
Mrs. Warren Springer, of Chicago is about to
give 10 the Betty Zane Chapter Daughters of the
Revolution Of which she is the founder. building
in which the meetings Of the society will be held
The site selected IS in West Van Buren-st.. and
occupied last summer playground for the
children of the neighborhood. The structure is 10
be Of a strictly colonial design, with tall pillars
and projecting roof and will be painted white and
have green blinds Near Il will stand a simple
hut handsome chapel. in memory OF her little son.
who died several years ago. one feature OF the
Cnapter house will be q series of fitted with
the oldtime utensils and furniture taken from the
home in Pennsylvania which was occupied by Mrs.
Springer's ancestors for hundred and fifty
years and which was taken down few years ago.
boUJs the Immediate Successors of inc common
trough in the OF the table; drinking cups OF
thin wood with turned iron piece at the side for
komespun fabrics a great tester bed, with flight
of three steps; a full Of pewter. etc. Mrs.
Springer has recently organized State chapter.
Daughters Of the Revolution
Circulars have been sent to all the clubs of the
Illinois State Federation, urging q furtherance OF
the movement 70 organize State colony for cpl
leptics Bills before the legislature to
secure the establishment and maintenance of such
a colony, and the circulars request that each
cety appoint committee prepare a petition, TO
he sent 10 Representatives and Senators. and also
peal Mrs. L. Brace Shattuck. one of the candi-
dates dates for the presidency OF the Chlcago Moman,s
Club. is chairman Of the committee appointed TO
attend TO the matter.
1t is the intention Of the National Womans suf-
frage League. which will hold its convention in
Minneapolis the last of May, prepare, during the
weeks session, plan Of campaign for the tWen;
their membership in the league since the last con-
venton
Mrs. Rachel Van Deventer, of South River, y. J.,
daughter of Abram Van Deventer Revolution
airy soldier, is a charter member Of the Monmouth
She has received the gold souvenir presented
by the national society 10 all real daughters"
The social meeting for March Of the New-York
City Chapter. Daughters Of the American Revolu-
uon, took the form Of an ovation 10 the regent.
Mrs. Donald Mclean. on her return from Wash
ington. magnificent golden bowl was presented
70 her, Mrs Daniel Seybil being the spokeswoman.
The bowl was inscribed with the words: Present
90 TO Mrs Donald Mclean, March .. 1901.
owing tribute from her friends in the New-York
my Chapter, Daughters Of the American ReVolu-
non Mrs. Seybl referred in her presentation
speech 10 the exciting scenes at the recent
,.enuon Of the national society, Daughters OF the
american Revolution. in which Mrs. Mclean was
= ciaholoate for the presidency. Mrs. Mclean, in
seg fse & SAID d that she would be glad to think thai
nfe and not found wanting.
CORK Ireland has Home of Rest for Horses
key
annual report explains. is not prolong the lives
81 wornout animals which It would be more merci-
horses and mules needed rest in order that their
ferioa OF usefulness may be prolonged.
At meeting of the womans Republican Club at
Deinonico's Tuesday Mrs. Clarence Burns
spoke on The Restriction of immigration" and
reward F. McSweeney, assistant United States
Commissioner of immigration, Port of New-York.
~ EHects Of the Alien Influx upon the Future OF
cias, tnHled "a states. Luncheon was served At the
'lose OF the meeting.
Cooperation Competition was the subject
OF debate led by Mrs. Horatio W. Olcott and Miss
aAce Perkins at the meeting OF the Urban Club en-
yas uessoay. az No. 80 First Place Brooklyn. Music
vas furnished by Miss Helen McManus, soprano
sololst and Miss Bessie Delapisrre. at the piano.
Committees from the Woman's Club the Political
study Club and the Noman's Christian Temperance
mon OF Orange with one from the Cvics Club
"a mans society, are negotiating with the Orange
board Of Health for the appointment OF a woman
sanitary inspector. The wornan's Club of Orange
hundred 10 four hundred. The former board of
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