New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-11
A DAY OF SERENITY.
Connecticut FED" Peacefully Elects
Officers and Changes Constitution.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUSE-l

Dnnbury Conn. Nov 1n-The reign Of peace in
the Connecticut State Federation OF Women's Clubs
was uninterrupted by the amendment Of the con-
stitution and election of officers which took place
this afternoon. Both votes absolutely unani-
nous, and whereas the tellers the convention OF
the New-York State Federation had 10 sit UP till 8
O'Clock in the morning. counting the ballots which
the delegates took all day to deposit the oaHotins
IN the Connecticut federation all over in fifteen
minutes 1t resulted in the election without single
dissenting voice. Of the following officers: Presi
dent Mrs. Charles II. Briscoe. of Enfield first vice
president Miss Mary NJ. Abbott, of Watertown;
second vice-presIdent Mrs. Edward H Smiley Of
Hartford; recording secretary. Mrs. J. R. Mason.
OF Derby; corresponding secretary Miss Bertha A.
Wiesing, Of Enfield treasurer. Mrs. W. A Arnold
OF Willimantic; auditor. Mrs. Jay II. Hart OF
waterbury; federation Secretary. Miss Dotha Stone
Fanneo. Of NorwaIk, and directors Mrs. G. F. New
comb Of New-Haven; Mrs. r. II. Neide. Of New
Canaan; Mrs W. =. Brooks. of New-B Britain; Mrs.
willis Austin. Of Norwich; Mrs. H D Curtiss Of
woodbury. Mrs. J. E. Wilson. of Bridgeport, and
Mrs NJ. E Medbury OF Bethel
me time not spent in dissension devoted, in
true New-11nsiand fashion TO a feast Of reason and
d no" OF soul Business being completed early in
the afternoon the rest OF the time was filed by
the literature committee with papers the women
writers OF New-England. recent Western poetry.
ana the French habtant in literature. with Illus
uations by Miss EIene Foster mouoIosist
Previous 10 this, however. the retiring president
Miss Mary Merriman Abbott made her annual ad-
dress. and was presented with a beautiful gold
Natcn. medallion and pin. Miss Abbott lost her
goid watch about a year ago, while federation
business and this recognition Of her services natu-
rally look the form of timepiece replace the
lost. The watch is supported bv a Din Of iridesceut
gold. in the shape Of wings edged with pearls
small ruby IN the centre giving the federation
color. dark red. Connecting the watch and the
pin rs a medallion showing the arms and motto OF
connecticut on a ground af white enamel This
medallion the gift Of one woman not on the
board and may be worn separately. The presenta-
ton was made by Mrs. Briscoe Immediately after
receiving the gavel from Miss Abbott's hand
In her annual address Miss Abbott spoke OF the
donesticty of the Connecticut clubwoman. and ad-
duced as positive proof of the same that the only
delegates she could get for the St Louis biennial
were herself and another old maid" The reason
she observed. was obvious The married women
wanted to visit the fair in the company of their
husbands and children, who going later. and
were inviting consequently TO go in May Just for
and. Speaking OF the biennial. Miss Abbott also
TeIerred with pride to the fact that the General
Connecticut. This looks to the formation Of a ma
IlonaI Womans council of education similar the
cstionaI systems Of the different States and the
appointment of federal minister Of edncatio (ro
80, - florence Kelley said observed Miss Abbott
done federation and think the other states
necu ca a2d 9 US What T9 s6 say Little Con-
m Yen Larger Iose states couldn't get ANYTHING
comtees WHICH TaS e6o%ed 10 in FeP 6 OF
large amount OF work accomplished RS F. w
0ek and South NoTW G had 9Fe Taed S such 'h e
IectlVe war on the elm tree beetle that the work
nad attracted favorable notice from the State
The work of the committee consists chiefly in
one Of the questions am oftenest called upon to
That is the easiest thing in the world. First you
Or woman" suggested some one from the floor
mere are such things as wise men" said Mrs.
Gerard severely First you select wise
Then you get another wise man to nominate him
IN the caucus That is all that is necessary. He
Is sure 70 go in because the office isn't sought after
by politicians"
In presenting the report OF the civics committee
told how club had rescued from weeds and
wilderness several plots at the junction OF roads
nearby yards and streets until the wilderness had
still other clubs" she proceeded. have seen
grown old cemeteries The topping headstones
nave Deen SET IN pace me Walks cleaned the
and. in instance, at least the town authorities
were moved by the clubs care and energy that
other towns the tattered and demoralzing bill
boards have been looked after. and when their
left TO the mercy Of the wind and rain. Tree
dens have been appointed, and attention has been
In several schools the stamp saving card system
has been introduced and habits Of thrift encour-
Connecticut, and many clubs giving time and
influence to the success Of this most beneficial
law"
The convention closed at o'clock. and the dele
gates repaired TO the home Of Mrs. F E. HertweI;
meeting. the Second Baptist Church Here they
were entertained at tea by the clubs Of Danbury.
and the adjoining town OF Bethel. Directly after-
ward they dispersed by various trains 10 different
parts OF the State
TT was the incest convention ever had" said
one woman to group Of delegates at the station.
and the hospitality Of Danbury could not be ex-
ceeded- II gives the lie absolutely to the popular
cold