The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-01
CONFERENCE CLOSED
KINGS DAUGHTERS WILL MEET
NEXT IN DETROIT.
OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED
TWO RABIES CoNsECRATED AND
MUCH work DONE IN SAVANNAH.

Resolutions of Thanks for Courte-
sizes Extended by Various Bodies
and Persons--COmmittee Appoint
ed to Look Into the Child Labor
Laws of Different States-Confer-
ence Puts Itself on Record as Fa-
voring Work OF Suppressing Nor
mOnism-CentraI Council to Re-
ceive Birthday Onering-Mrs. Il.
l.. Whitney Remembered by Her
Friends. \.
The fifth annual interstate conven-
tion of the Kings Daughters and Sons
is thing of the past; it's last session
was held yesterday afternoon, and was
concluded with the conservation of two
babies-Louise jefferson, the daughter
of Mrs. ]. Will Jefferson of Louisville
and who has been named the "Conven-
tion Baby" and Frances Bessie Open
heimer-and by the installation of the
following newly elected officers:
Chairman-Mrs. ]. Will jefferson of
Louisville.
Secretary-Mrs. Mary Thompson
Howe of Jackson, Miss.
Advisory Board-Miss Jennie M.
Greenwood, st. Louis; Mrs. E. Trask
Hill, Boston; Mrs, J. H. Littell Wheel
ing, W. Va. saw
This service was concluded with the
singing, the audience meanwhile kneel-
ing, of Just as Am" after which
the meeting was dismissed with BEN
ediction pronounced by Rev. Or. Ham
len. stc
The afternoon session was a busy one,
so much work being on the table, that,
despite the fact that the programme was
| cut, yet the session lasted over three
hours. 1t was opeued by prayer, deliv-
cred by Mrs. Hill? after which a short
sketch OF the National Junior Republic
was given by Mrs. Collins of Washing
ton. 1fNH rrm
In an introduction to this talk she
explained that paper had been pre-
pared on the subject of Miss Leech of
Washington, but that she being absent
the speaker would endeavor simply to
outline some of the facts of the organi-
organization was two years old; was
supported chiefly by Baltimore and
Washington; that II contained thirty
eight boys and girls, drawn chiefly
from those cities; that they make and
enforce their own laws, and, in conclu-
sion that the republic does an excel
lent work and is in a prosperous condi-
ton. 1t is hoped so to perfect it, che
said, that 1t will be taken in charge by
the national government.
The General Councils Needs.
Upon a motion of Mrs. jefferson, it
was decided to suggest to each state,
through its secretary, that to
assist in meeting the financial
member of the order should con-
tribute a birthday offering to be given
to Central Council on the anniversary
of the founding of the society, Jan. 13.
Mrs. Hill stated that upon her return
to Massachusetts, she would have sent
to each member of the society in that
state, a request that they given an
Offering of / cent a month to Central
Council. Also a motion was carried
that each state be requested to con-
tribute S. toward the expenses of the
next annual conference.
Upon report of the secretary, Mrs.
Mary Thompson Howe, ii was shown
that the fund that had been contrib
uted for the expenses of this conference
was less than the expenses had been,
and upon motion of Mrs. Hill a col
lection was made: this more than COW
cred the deficiency.
Mrs. jefferson announced that the
secretary of each state had been ap-
pointed a committee of one to acquaint
herself with the laws of her state rela-
tive TO the employment of child labor
and to prepare paper on the matter
to be submitted to the next annual
conference. The question box was
opened. and Mrs. Davis replied to the
different questions propounded, and
also gave a list Of other questions to
which she will require answers at the
next conference.
To Suppress Mormonism.
The report of the Committee on Res
olutions was read by Mrs. Katherine
M. Spalding Of Bridgeport its chair
man. These resolutions included one
indorsing the movement for the sup
preston of Mormonism; one express
ing hearty thanks to the people Of Sa-
vannah for their hospitality and kind
nesses; one to the press for courtesies
extended; TO the Savannah members
of the society for the oyster roast at
the Yacht Club and other social func-
tions; TO the Central OF Georgia Rail-
way for an invitation for a trolley
ride; 10 the Southeastern Passenger
Association for reduced transportation
rates; TO the Board OF Managers OF
the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sci
ences for the visit TO that place: 10
the pastor and people OF the Indepen-
dent Presbyterian Church for the use
OF the Sunday-schooi building. In which
the sessions were held: and 20 all 9TH
ers who In any way had contributed 20
the comfort or pleasure OF the del
egates during their stay In Savannah.
A resolution OF sympathy for Mrs Nc
Kinley was also passed. The other
members Of this committee were Mrs.
G. q. Burton Of Richmond and Mrs.
Ramsay OF Philadelphia.
II was ~ this stage ~ the proceed
ings that a pretty incident took place.
showing the Kindness and thoughtful
nesss Of the members ~ the society
for each other, the repreEeDtatVos ~
Michigan, Massachusetts suq Kentucky
presented q handsome bouquef ~ roses
10 MIS- y. =. Whitney ~ Detroit ~
commemorate the eighth aDulgeTsary
~ her marriage. The pfeEeGfaflOn
WAS made by Mra. hili. ana Mrs.. whit
ney mads graceful speoch, Va which