The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-11-06
The CLOSING Session.


The delegates to the fifth annual |
meeting Of the Federated Clubs of |
the two territories convened promptly |
Friday morning 10 take part in the |
closing session.
Mrs. w II. French. editor and pub |
Usher of the Daily and Weekly Public |
list of Chandler o. T., read a most
learned paper on the Trend of Mod |
ern Journalism" She placed the
stamp Of disapproval in no uncertain
terms upon yellow" journalism and
made a plea for the publishing of only
facts. Her view of newspaper work
was optimistic and said the trend OF
the press was upward. This number
was succeeded by a paper on Women
and journalism" by Mrs. II. V. Foster
Of Tecumseh The paper was an i'm
portant one from the points of history
brought out and for its encouragement
&c women writer's. She made espe-
cial mention Of the Oklahoma and In
dian Territory newspaper women,
giving a brief history of the work
done in this field by Mrs. Ferguson,
wife of Governor Ferguson of Okla
homa, of Mrs. French of Chandler and
OF Mrs. Norma E. Smiser Of the Indian
Citizen at Atola. |. T.
"Tle Home Department ana Domes-
tic Economics" was skillfully discuss
ed by Mrs w. w English Of Enid
scientific Development Of House
| houi Economies was discussed by
Mrs. J. b. Thompson Of Pauls Valley.
The paper dealt with improved meth
ods of cooking and is given place as
one of the most useful papers read
during the convention.
\ paper on the Possibilities of
Philanthropy and Reform by Mrs.
G H. Webb of Ardmore doaI. cXciu-
slvey with vital, practical questions
and furnished an able discussion on
an important feature Of womans work.
Mrs. Barry Of Ardmore led in the
discussion. She made a strong plea
for the education of individuals where
they can be kept in close communion
with nature.
The officers OF the Federation are
elected bi-ennially ana no election
was held at this session.
The president personally thanked
the Ardmorete for its complete report
of the proceedings.
The president expressed her inten-
tiOn Of appointing a committee of five
women to gather year books from the
several clubs to have them placed on
exhibition at the St Louis Worlds
Fair to compete with the year books
from the states.
The committee on resolutions made
the following report which was adopt
ed
IN closing this the fifth annual con
vention of the Federated Womcn's
Clubs of the twin territories. be it
Resolved that we extend TO the
ladies Of Ardmore our aeartfelt thanks
for their manifold Kindness, gentle
courtesy and watchful care while
abiding in their pleasant homes To
the Order Of Elks for opening their
beautiful and commodious rooms for
our use and pleasure. To the mayor
and city council, the merchants, the
bankers, the Chamber OF Commerce,
the clergy, the Bar Association for
their kindness; the press for their
courtesy and reports. To the ladies'
and gentlemen who so cordially and
eloquently welcomed us in speech. To
the musicians who delighted us with
splendid numbers. To the opera house
management for the donation Of the
use OF that fine edifice. To each and
every individual in Ardmore who con-
spred 10 make this neverforgetting
visit That we extend to our honored
guest and national presidelt, Mrs.
Denison, our appreciation Of her visit
and fine lectures. To our parliament.
arian, Mrs. Longan, our thanks for her
presence and instructions. To the
various committees for their efficient
Service. To our Mrs. Roberts and the