Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-10-19
rHt FEDERATION.

THE FEDERArioN. ~
Big Gathering 81 W6msn,s Clubs In
jamestown 10 Full Of Interest.
The Methodist church was filed
yesterday afternoon with representa-
tive women from all parts Of the state
from the different literary and
musical clubs in attendance at the
Federation meeting. There had ar
rived ct the time Of meeting forty
five delegates and thirteen officers,
says the Alert. ".
The address Of welcome by Mrs.
Kate Blewett was an able one, max
ing the women feel that they were
indeed welcome and was very heartily
received. is5g #
Mrs. Blewett said in part: 1--WE vel
come those from the valley Of the Red
river, we extend cordial greeting to
those from the banks of the swift
flowing Missouri who extended SO cor
dial welcome to us year ago. We
give cordial greeting to those from
the north, south, east and west-to
all speak the glad word: Welcome. .
She referred to the fine feature of
the clubs having the National Presi-
dent, Mrs. Decker, with them. Re
ferring to the work Of their clubs, the
speaker said that tho inspiration Of
literature and music has from the
first been feminine. The ancients
symbolized their higher ideals by god
desses whose fame has become univer-
sal and the noblest conceptions for
humanity have come through the in
huence OF women. Woman's work is
in keeping with the labors of men and
she praised the modern tendency Of
the age in the men asking and utiliz.
Ing cooperation in many lines Of work
with woman.
Mrs. H. s. Oliver Of Lisbon respond.
ed In very happy manner.
The business of the afternoon was
interspersed with musical selections
q piano solo, "The Nightingale" by
Prof. Gleason vocal solo; "Why Love
is Kingly," by Mrs. F. Hubbell Of MAY.
vile, and "The Merry Brown Thrush
by our own Mrs. Knauf. Both ladies
responded to encores.: Mrs. G. *
Wright OF Valley City gave a piano
solo. The numbers were all very fine,
Prof. Schmidt gave a very interesting
talk on North Dakota birds, exhibiting
a number OF specimens.
Mrs. Platt Decker Of Denver. Col
president general OF the National
Federation of Clubs, conducted an
open conference in which club work
was discussed. Mrs. Oliver thanked
Prof. Schmidt on behalf Of the yisi.
tors and assured him that any time
ne wished to become member Of any
OF the clubs ne would be most vel
come.
| Wednesday Morning.
About eighty people assembled at
the church for an auto ride and were
conveyed to the state hospital In the
machines. The ladies were shown
through the ward buildings and after
wards were taken to the adrninistra-
tlon building where Mrs. d. s. Moore
served coffee and waters, assisted by
the Mesdames Sifton, Chase, Bert.
shurlock and Montgomery.
The reception last evening at Mrs
Harringtonis for the Federation Cl1,h
members was attended by about 10
a short musical program was given
by Miss Nelson, Miss Hughes and
MT. Gleason. Delightful Refreshments
were served. The rooms were decor.
ated IN the coiors of the local musical
club heliotrope and white.
The afternoon session at the church
was crowded with delighted and inter.
ested hearers. The leading woman,s
feature was the address by President
Decker, whose remarks were given
1requent encores. She was presented
with beautiful bouquet Of white
carnations and a handsome souvenir
spoon by the ladies of the jamestown
Clubs. Il q n !,
\. Club Notes.
/ There are about 100 visitors present
rom other points in the state.
MRS. Platt Decker OF Denver. is ba.
Ing entertained by Mrs. Kate Chase.
The church interior is elaborateJv
decorated with green and white club
colOrs. &,
Mrs. Frank White OF Valley CITY Il,
delegate, being entertained at the
home Of Mrs Port Eddy.
Mrs. Grant Hager Of st. Thomas a.
visiting Mrs Alfred Steel during the
meetings. Mrs. Hager is recording
secretary. :