The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-03
MRS. DENlS0N TO WIN
SURE or ELECTION TO P1ngI-
 DENcY oT CLUB WOMEN.
Attempt of Massachusetts Delegate to Raise the Color Question Falls Tlat-Intsrssting Re
 ports Made.

Los Angeles. Cal, May 2--The political feature of the achievements convention is the withdrawal tonight of Mrs. Robert J. Eurdette of California from the presi- dential race. This assures the election of Mrs. Denison of New York to that office
 with Mrs. Burdette's chances for the First vice-Presidency excellent.
 Following the morning session, when an attempt by a Massachusetts delegate to
 Fl ecipitate the color questiI In fell fiat, the cll bwamen took recess to view the floral parade. Mrs. Lowe rode in vic- toria decorated by the Friday Morning Club with 5000 pink roses. accompanied by Miss Jessie Fremont, daughter of the Pathfinder. and attended by eight out riders in white flannel. The ladies were attired in gray and carried parasols of the same shade.
 The afternoon session was devoted to two-minute reports of State Presidents, who told of the practical work of their fcderati0nl Such announcements as the establishment of 300 free travelling libra- rfes in Ohio and the opening of twenty rest rooms for farmers wives in Texas precipitated so much applause that the presiding officer asked that it be sup pressed in order to save time.
 feature not down on the program was the attendance of Mrs. Charlotte Ives Kirby to report for Utah. The President of Utah was not present, and Mrs. Kirby announced that she was to represent her. Mrs. Elizabeth K. Royle of Salt Lake City. honorary vice-President of the Gen.
 eral Federation, begged that the speaker ATx~v Ktvt,, nN-
 proceed. however. A Utah delegate arose
 and said that Mrs. Kirby was not mem-
 Der of the delegation and that it dis owned her. and Mrs. Kirby who had in the meantime sauntered off to the press
 tent to give out her speech, said she had
 been sent by the Governor of Utah.
 This evening the convention was mo- nopolfzed by one man, George Gunton of New York. who delivered an address on
 Association Progress"
 Mrs. Denison. first vice-president, call ed the convention to order today with most of the delegates present.
 The first report presented was that of the biennial Iocar board by Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles. This was followed by the reports of the recording secretary Mrs. Fox, corresponding secretary Mrs. Hendrick; treasurer, Mrs. Van Vrehlen and auditor. Mrs. Moves.
 Various committee reports and reports or foreign clubs were read in rapid order and at Il o'clock the convention adjourn ed to witness the floral parade. At this afternoons session reports of State presi- dents were read.
 Probably the most interesting report of the morning was that of Mrs. George Hendricks. corresponding secretary. Since the last biennial she said 2225 clubs, three State federatibns, Louisiana, Arizona and Oregon and the district federations have been admitted, making a total member ship in the general federation of 7ss in- dividual clubs aggregating 72,500 mem- bers; four district federauons of 4,000 members and thirty-nine State federal tions. composed of 3,275 clubs and a total membership of 211,7S3. The question was raised as to the number of clubs that had withdrawn and the answer was that while ten had withdrawn. only two took this action on account of the color question.
 In making her report, the recording secretary, Mrs. Emma Fox, briefly ex- plained the color matter saying the board had considered and tabled it. following the Milwaukee biennial. whereupon a Massachusetts woman attempted to raise point or two but failed.
 As Treasurer. Mrs. Emma Van vrehlen reported over $10.000 in the treasury with the Los Angeles biennial expenses yet to be paid. Mrs. George Moves, chair man of the Badge Committee, said IllI- nois led for the third time in the pur- chase of the national emblem, California and Colorado following.