The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-12

erable and beloved Mrs Julia Ward
Howe / take great pleasure in present
ing her, not as poet and litterateur not
as humanitarian and philanthropist, but
az the Federation most precious treas
ure. our honorary president"
Mrs. Howe was received with great ap-
plause and enthusiasm. Az she rose To re-
spond TO Miss Rowe IL was difficult to
realize that she bore the weight OF more
than four score years, for her grace OF
manner and eloquent speech were as ap-
parent as ever. She said:
''As the plan of the state federation
originated I'm this state. and | think i'm
this city, ] am led to say how glad
am OF the helpful part which this asso-
citation surely bears I'm the work OF the
general federation OF women's clubs. To
those who have Mt heart the women
cause, IL is most encouraging also to see
how eminent persons of the other sex
lend their aid to our endeavors Through
their Kindness we are able 10 put in requi-
sition, not only the public-spirlted men
of our lew England, but others also
whose philanthropy outgoes the limits or
state and section.
Mr.. Bonaparte comes from Baltimore
to instruct US on n subject which no one
Is better able to explain and elucdate I
may certainly hope that In civil service
reform. as In all important movements
the womens clubs Will not be backward
IN doing their part.
But instruction I'm these matters is
much needed by us, as II is by the pub
Tic I'm general. In this az In other things
let us never think that we know so much
that We are afraid . know more This
persuasion is the source and foundation
of all superstitions. political as well as
religious ! am sorry 10 say that IL Ia
one which women are too apt 20 cherish.
But truth is flower which constantly
unfolds. presenting In its new aspects
new revelations OF good and beauty. Such
an unfolding we hope 10 have this even
ing in the exposition OF the eminent
speaker who will address us. and / ven
turc 90 promise him for you, dear ladies,
= most appreciative and sympathetic au-
dience."
Mrs Howe was followed by Lieut.. GOV.
Rates OF Massachusetts. who spoke on
behalf Of the state. other addresses
were by Mr.. Edward Cary Of New York
on civil Service Reform. This address
OF Boston. because OF the absence 0f the
author.
The closing address was made by Hon.
Charles r. Bonapartc on THE Meaning
OF Civil Service Reform"
The exercises of the evening closed
with the singing OF America.
A large delegation OF Rhode Island club
women left this city Yesterday en- route
for Boston and the conference.
Each club In the state federation was
represented by larger or smaller num-
bcr of its members. The presidents of the
Rhode Island clubs In attendance at the
conference are as follows
Mrs. Susan A. Balou, Of WoonsOcket
president OF the R. I. Federation
Rhode Island Woman club. Mrs Geo
II. Baker. president.
Coventry womans club, Mrs Alfred
Arnold. president
Bristol Fortnighty club, Mrs Charles
h Rockwell president
Embreaso club. Of Providence. Mrs
Charles II Beach. president
Ardrhebiah club Providence Mrs Em-
srsOn D. Blake. president
Sarah T.. DOYLE club ~ Providence
Miss Annie Brown. president
Providence Mothets club. Mrs James