Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29
FEDERATION OF WOMEN.
Address of Welcome Delivered by Mrs
 Otis s. Northrop.

Address or Welcome Delivered by MES
 Otis s. Northrop.
 The annual convention of. the Con- necticut State Federation of Women's clubs is being held in the First Meth odist church in this city to-day. The . convention was opened at 2:3O. Many delegates representing women's clubs throughout the state were present. A piano duet. Die Lustigen Weber Won Windsor, was finely rendered by Miss Gertrude F. Smith and Miss Minnie A. Mullings. An address of welcome to the visiting guests was then deliv- cred by Mrs Otis s. Northrop, presi- dent of the Waterbury Woman's club. She said in part:
 Members of the Connecticut Federa-
 tion of Women's Clubs and Friends:
 s'In behalf of the Waterbury Wo- mans club extend to you cordial greeting. It is more than five years since We have had the pleasure of well coming you here. During this interval the work done by the clubs of the state has greatly increased in amount and variety. We see more and more the benefit of united effort. The Water bury club always anticipates it's an nual federation day.
 'tOur city has been making some sad history but from the experiences that have left scars and bIemishes we hope for results that will make the town an even, more shining center of indus try. happy dwelling place for its in- habitants, More time is said to be made here than in any other city in the country, but for all that the hours have not been long enough yet for the busy men and women to accomplish all they hope. It Is significant fact that a man of position and wealth, already loved and honored should be willing to sacrifice leisure and undertake the arduous duties of the highest official of the city. for the betterment of the people.
 "At the present time nearly all the women's clubs are enlisted in some of the great movements which are to re suit in educating the masses to desire higher, nobler living.
 ttYou have struck the keynote of edu- cation in insisting that works of art shall be placed in our schools, that
  and tlla laws of the land. From these lessons the children will be help ed to get release from the captivity of selfishness. to be better home makers. to know the meaning of civic pride Your reward will be seeing society per meated av a larger vision of life. the spirit of bearing one another's bur denss'l
 The resnonse was made bv Mrs Will liam F. Brooks. New Britain. core sponding secretary, who spoke very pleasantly.
 An interesting address on "Art Ex- : hibits" was given hv Miss E1neline A.. Dunn of Willimantic. chairman of the. art committee. She said in part: a-
 'gTlhe general exhibition of arts and crafts of this state. now placed in the rooms used for the Federation meet ings. is one which may readily demand the attention of all who arc interested in the practical and aesthetic value of including these lines of work in the ed lcational scheme of any community.
 t'The purpose of the exhibition. is to present in condensed and classified form the various subjects and methods employed throughout the state in pro- dlrcing the practical culture which re- suits from the teaching of art and manual work"
 , The exhibit. which Is beautiful. win renain onen until Friday evening.
 There is also fine art china exhih- 1t fnv Mrs William Laughna It is at- tracing much attention and is being hirhlv commented upon.
 The Silent Voice of the Fetieration'' was the subject of an interesting ad- dress by Miss Dore Lyon of New York. nreident of the Federation Of Women's Clubs in that city and vice-presfdent of the New York State Federation. Miss Lyon Is also interested in the publish ing house which iss1les the ssClnb Woman" which is the official organ Of the Won1en's club t1lrougfio11t inc state
 To-night's session will be held at s o'clock The program is as follows: Organ recital. TAO to S o'clock, greeting to guests from other fedora tions: response Mrs May Alden Ward. president Massachusetts Federation of Women's clubs: violin solo. Miss Fan nie E. Close; lecture recital, "Musfc of, the North American Indian" Har- vey Warrington Loomis: organ re. cital. Miss Anna Laura Smith. After noon Musical society. Danburv. The ! morning session tomorrow will begin at 10 o'clock. The feature of the af. 4 ternoon session which begins at ? O'Clock is an address on ttpartisan- ship" by Horace D. Taft of Water- town, member of the Connecticut l Civil Service Reform association. The mayor and members Of the board of aldermen have been invited to hear tn address.