The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-10-19
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the history OF the federation, and in
point OF number aud interest exceeded
the expectations Of the members. and it
vas conceded that the committee had
made no mistake 10 choosing Wayne
as the place Of meeting. Wayne is
beautiful town, and the federation
brought many, Tor the first time. to en-
Joy the hearty reception and hospitality
that was in evidence on every hapd.
Many have felt that this was critical
time, an important epoch in the history
Of the federation. but anyone holding
pessimistic views in regard to the future
success Of this organization must, in the
face Of such meeting as this, reliu-
quish them and give credit to the feder-
alton for more than it claims.
The address OF welcome by Mrs. Bress-
Ter Of Wayne was most cordial and Mrs.
Gertrude Mcdowell Of Fairbury gave
hearty response.
The address OF the president, Mrs.
Draper Smith. was clearly and concisely
given, and was full OF practical thoughts
and suggestions for the work OF the
clubs. Some Of the projects worthy the
support Of the clubs were the woman's
property rights bill, the Juvenile court
law to supplement compulsory education,
southern kindergartens for colored chill
dren, pure food law and MANIA training
in schools for boys and girls. Mrs.
Smith advocated club extension as the
best means Of bringing about these
things. and many Of the points suggested
in her address were taken up and dis
GUESSED during the session. She paid a
touching tribute to the memory OF Pres
ident Mckinley, saying that in his death
'womanhood has sustained an irrepar-
able loss. his life being an example of
equal standard OF virtue. his death
monument to woman's strongest V zap
ons, purity Of home. law and order"
The advisability OF merging the feG-
GRAFTON library into that Of the state
commission library was discussed at
length and with much warmth on both
sides Of the question; and while the club
women felt that they should have had
at least one Of their number on the COM
mission. the vote taken showed that the
federation recognized the fact that the
state commission could do more effectdal
work and the books were relinquished.
Mrs. ii. II. Hellar Of Omaha made an
eloquent and earnest plea for kinder
gartens for the colored children OF the
south. Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst institu-
ted a kindergarten training school at
Washington, ID. c., for the purpose Of
training young colored women for teach
ers for the schools in the south. and
Mrs. Hellar asked that the clubs pro-
vide one scholarship. She showed in a
convincing manner that the hope OF the
south was in the education Of the chill
dren, and asked that each club give an
entertainment. with a small admission
fee. the proceeds to go toward the sup
port Of student in this training school.
The delegates voted to bring the matter
before their respective clubs, and report
in six weeks to Mrs. Hellar.
The nominating committee, composed
Of the presidents Of clubs, was instruct
ed to bring two names for each office be-
fore the convention to be voted upon,
and the following are the officers for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. Draper
Smith Of Omaha; vice president. Mrs.
Durland Of Norfolk; recording secretary,
Miss McCarn of Fremont; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Lobingier Of Omaha;