The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-12
'CLUBWOMEN GATHER
Some 700 Federation Members En-
joy Luncheon at nU" Armory.
A SOCIAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIR
A Great Membership Growth and an
Annoying Financial Strin-
gency Reported.

bower of beauty.
The gathering was representative one,
every district of the state having a large
delegation. Out of eighteen general off11
GERS there was but one absentee, Mrs. G.
Q. WEIGH Of Fergus Falls, and one of the
honorary presidents, Mrs. Lydia Phillips
Williams, who sent greeting from Next
CO. All Of the chairmen of the large
number of standing committees were
present. Quite a group of the most
active club women attended the business
meeting in the morning, but did not re-
main for the social features of the meet
ing, owing to the fact that the day is
Ash Wednesday. This undoubtedly re-
duced the attendance considerably, but 1t
was still somewhat the largest in the
history of this unique social institution
Of Minnesota clubdom for whose inception
Miss Margaret ]. Evans of Northfield, the
first president. was responsible.
The selection of the armory for the
gathering was happy thought, for it is
the only place in the city where such a
crowd could be handled for a banquet.
Under the efficient and tireless direction
of the district vice president, Mrs. G. B.
Elliott, and the chairman of the local
committee, Mrs. H. A. futile, the arrange
ments and appointments were perfect and
both the comfort and artistic enjoyment
Of the guests as we'll as their appetites,
As$the guests gathered an informal re-
ception was held in the girls gymnasium.
The luncheon was announced promptly at
1890 and the out-of-town women, who
had been provided with blue tickets to
distinguish them from the rest, We're ad-
mitted. The st. Paul women were seated
next. and following their guests the great
throng of Minneapolis women entered.
Lastly the officers and the guests of honor,
xuh OF 70 table
took their places The special guests
were: Mrs. S. R.. Van SAINT, wife of the
governor; Mrs. Cyrus Northrop, wife OF
the president of the university; Mrs. c. J..
Lord, president of the North Dakota fed
Grafton, and the speakers of the day. The
officers included Mrs. E. M. La Penotiere,
president; Miss Margaret Evans, honor
airy president; Mrs. w. B. Mitchell, vice
president at large; Mrs. w. F. Graves,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. G. Bu-
chanan, recording secretary; Mrs. E. G.
Butts, treasurer; Mrs. G. S. Crandall,
auditor; Mrs. T. J.. Campbell, historian;
district vice presidents, Miss Ella Young,
Mines. c. A. Dibble, c. B. Elliott, E. j..
Lewis, II. M. Workman and NJ. B. Gree
ley; general federation secretary, Mrs. j.
L. Washburn.
While the guests were being seated and
during the serving of the menu pro-
by Miss Hopes orchestra of St. Paul. A
dainty menu Of five courses was served
by Dorner. f.
The long tables filled the room, but
there was no crowding and in consequence
everything went with the utmost smooth
ness. Each of the tables had at frequent
intervals tall vases filled with spring
flowers. The only thing left to suggest
the military uses of the great hall were
he vubi 1o5 in C66
contrast to the artistic and luxurious
pink and white dsaseries which clothed
the bare walls, formed a canopy over the
whole room and lined the sounding board
of the stage, where the orchestra was
placed and before which the officers table
had been spread in order that the speak
ters might be heard from this vantage
point. AS the serving of the luncheon
was prompt, the program began at an
early hour and was given as follows:
Introduction of Mrs. E. M. LaPenotiere,
federation president, by Mrs. T. T. Smith Of
St. Paul. .g=-
Solo, "Elsa's Dream" Wagner, Mrs. Maud
Ulmer Jones.
Report of the General Federation of Wom-
ems clubs, by Miss Margaret Evans of North
field.
Toast, "The Women of the Northw est, %
Mrs. F. H. Peterson of Faribault.
Solo, "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.
Saint-Saens, Mrs. Louis Marchand Park.
Toast, ''Our Advisory Board, the Club Hus-
bands" Miss Alice ]. Mott of Faribault.
Toast, What is Worth While in Life Mrs
Henry G. Marshall of Duluth.
Solo, Who'll Buy My IIayender?" German,
Miss Alberta Fisher -.
Report of the Louisiana Purchase Memorial
Conference in St. Louis, by Mrs. Martha c.
Wells
Included in the formal program were
greetings from Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Van
SAINT and some Of the other specially in
vited guests.
The club women began to arrive at the
armory early, a large number of Mime
apolis women being present as ushers and
guides for the great building. The check.
room was in charge of Mrs. L. r. Than
with corps Of expert helpers. Mrs. J.
S. Kearney was in charge Of the door of
the executive board from which all but
members were excluded. Each club is
entitled to one representative and there
was more than 100 women present.
The meeting was the first over which
Mrs. La Penotiere had presided since her
election and her promptness decision and
grasp of affairs confirmed fully the judg-
ment of the women in electing her to fill
this difficult and responsible position.
The business transacted was almost
wholly of routine nature and was i'm
upon the club representatives the fact
that the present revenues are wholly in
adequate and that the decision must soon
be made whether the work should be cur
tailed, the officers should meet the minor
expenses out of their own pockets or some
plan should be adopted for increasing the
funds. A positive objection was shown
to allowing the officers and workers to
pay their own bills.
A proposition was made by Mrs. w. F.
Graves, corresponding secretary, that the
federation investigate the feasibility of
publishing its own organ and using that
as means of revenue. This was referred
to special ways and means committee
which will also consider other plans.
The corresponding secretary reported a
gain OF seventeen clubs since the annual
meeting in October with the chief activity
in the Minneap polls district. This makes a
total of 1872 clubs in seventy mine towns,
with membership of 1901. "A protest of
thirteen members of the Duluth Magazine
club against the forestry park reserve was
announced by Mrs. Bramhall of the for
estry subcommittee %
Mrs. w. B. Mitchell reported a general
attitude of Indifference on the Louisiana
Purchase Memorial plan, due, she thought.
chiefly to lack of information and SYSTEM
attic presentation of the matter. About
5000 has been definitely pledged.
PROMPT ADJUSTMENT
Regain Brothers Fire Loss Quickly
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