Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-12

GERS of the Women's Christian association
was held on Tuesday morning in the par
lors Of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton and was well attended by members and
interested friends. The effort Of the asso-
citation is now being concentrated upon tho
Old Peoples Home, formerly known as the
Old Ladies' Home, the organization having
recently re-incorporated to include this
broader work. The report from the home
showed 143 applications for admission. dur
ing the year, three deaths, ten regular in
mates, two OF which have come in as life
members, and a number OF transients shell
tered for a few days. The treasurer re-
ported SO 900 in cash toward the proposed
new building and $1,000 for current ex-
penses. The election followed, resulting In
the reelection Of Mrs. George Tilden as
PRESIDENT; Mrs. p. L. Perine, first vice
president; Mrs. G. w. Clarke, second vice
president; Mrs. Edward Johnson. recording
secretary; Mrs. c. S. Lobingier, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Frederick Clarke,
treasurer; trustees. Mesdames L. L. Boltz.
Cadet Taylor, o. H.. Pratt, Isaac Carpenter,
W. B.. Taylor, Chetwood Hamilton, David
Cole, s. v. Fullaway and T. v. Moore; hon
orary vice presidents, Mesdames ]. B. Jar
dine, ]. ]. McClain. NJ. E. Elliott, Horace
L~uddington and L. o. Conan. The regular
meeting Of the board Of directors will be
held at 10 o'clock on TUESDAY morning in
the Young Mems Christian association
parlors.
The house committee OF the Young
women's Christian association is planning
to furnish a membership parlor where
members may go and be away from the 9TH
ers when they desire. The present pleasant
parlors are to continue open to all. The
Entertainment series outlined by the edu-
c~ational committee for the winter is uu-
usually interesting and profitable, in fact
the association in all its branches has
offered unusual inducements this year that
II hopes to extend to at least 1000 young
women.
The Sunshine club at South Branch is
planning a Christmas party for December
q, and the mothers are to be the guests.
Mrs. Robert Burdette of Los Angeles.
Cal, vice president of the General Fedora
ton OF Women's Clubs, was in the city this
week.
The South Omaha members Of the Home
Queens Circle club entertained at a card
party on Wednesday afternoon, the pro-
ceeds OF which are to go to the circle.
The announcement of the decision Of the
executive committee Of the General Fedora
tion OF Women's Clubs to hold the next
biennial in st. Louis Is being discussed
with satisfaction not unpixed with severe
criticism. Ordinarily st. Louis would af-
ford exceptional advantages as a meeting
place, owing to its location. facilities and
its strong local clubs, but with an exposi-
tion on in the city at that time the wisdom
Of the boards decision is to be questioned.
AS a matter Of fact, the exposition is the
bone OF contention. II Is pointed out by
some that the fair will only be an addi-
tional attraction and advantage, occasion
ing as II will a reduction of rates that will
make the convention possible to hundreds
Of clubs and delegates who could not other
wise afford the trip. and will enable the
women TO embrace two great educational
features instead of one, while the mis-
sionary work In the cause Of women will
be invaluable. All Of this is true enough,
but there are those who are viewing the
matter from another side. There are few
who have attended the previous conven
lions who are not familiar with the ineon-
yenience and annoyance oeeasioned by those