Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-09-29

much introduced into the meeting that
was not only unnecessary, but that actu-
ally had no place there. Conspicuous
among these was the tying Of the white
ribbon on the wrists Of the babies of
members. The sentiment of this little GER
emory was undoubtedly beautiful, but the
exercise took twenty minutes out OF
very full and an already too long session.
And, besides, It was undignifed. The
women's Christian Temperance union is
too big and too serious an organization
to introduce into it's conventions any fea-
lures that detract from It's dignity. II
this dedication of infants to the temper
ance cause is counted of sufficient import
ance to have n place on the program, then
let it be in connection with the devotional
services, but certainly not in the midst of
a business session.
There was rather too much sentiment in
evidence throughout and not a few things
were intruded that had no proper place
there. More than one enterprislng person
imposed upon the courtesy of the presiding
officer and the patience of the women to
boost some personal scheme. The introduce
ton of five minutes OF physical exercise
was a regrettable substitute for the five
minute intermission. While physical exer-
else is undoubtedly good thing, its bene-
ft when participated in once a year lie
questionable. The spectacle of 100 or more
women, most OF whom were of middle age
or past and of matronly proportions. en-
deavoring to swing their arms and limbs
and bend backward and forward between
the crowded pews of a church was one
that will not soon be forgotten by those
who witnessed 1t, and the effort was
equally disastrous to their dignity and
their personal appearance.
The Monday afternoon session, for exam
pie, was called promptly at / o'clock and
adjourned few minutes after 6 Scarcely
half the women remained throughout the
session and a score or more Of the dele
gates took advantage of the opportunity to
do some shopping. No matter how much
good the women themselves might have
gotten out of the meeting, and they un-
doubtedly did get much that was helpful
and inspiring, it would be difficult to get
the average man to take it seriously. and
until women do conduct their affairs In a
manner to compel the serious respect of
men the greater part of their effort is go
Ing to count for little.
tered in connection with the Philadelphia
School for Nurses, Witherspoon building.
Philadelphia, a number Of young women
| from every county will receive free train
ing in nursing. 1t is planned to ultimately
reach and help in this way every village
and township. The young women will be
provided with room, board. nurse uniforms
and all the refnements of a we'll appointed
Christian home. At graduation the diploma
OF the school and the order of the Red
Cross will be conferred, qualifying for
practice in any state or country. and the
railroad fare will then be paid back home
Those applying and chosen to receive the
| benefits of this fund will be given two
years training, with a. rich experience In
nursing the sick poor of the city under
skilled leaders. The term may be short
ened to eighteen months by taking a pre-
liminary course of six months reading and
study at home. A special short course en-.
ables young women to quickly qualify
themselves for self-support and substan
tial income. In addition to regular nurs.
ing the young women are taught how tC
preserve their own health how to recog.
nize, avoid and destroy contagion; how Il
esta blish and maintain perfect sanitary
conditions about the home; they are pre-
pared for positions as Office nurse and
physicians assistant; they get a practica
knowledge of city mission movements
deaconess training. college settlement
work and are trained for special positions
of trust in institutions. The school is ter
years old and is endorsed by physicians
leading educators and prominent mer
throughout the country.
Tuesday. October II, has been announced
as membership day by the Young Women
Christian association. Every member 1
asked to bring as many new members a
possible on that day.
The resignation has been accepted b.
the board OF Miss Mary Anthony, who ha
, for some time served the association a
financial secretary. Miss Anthony's resiR
nation which takes effect the last of Sep
TENDER, leaves a vacancy that will be dit
ncult 10 MI.
The Colorado Federation Of Women
, clubs has been In session at Denver thl
week and busy time they. have had o
, II, too. One OF the gratifying features G
/ the opening session Tuesday was a lette
from Governor Jesse Mcdonald In whic
) he expressed regret at being unable to al
tend the meeting personally, and afte
' stating that he entirely disagreed with M
= Cleveland in his estimate of the woman
5 club, continued as follows;
q WOman's clubs do treble duty. The
make better citizens OF the women viii,
In turn, make II possible for the chi
dren to become better citlzens, They a
| 50 make better citizens Of the men b,
cause the standard OF the home is regI
, | lated by the standing OF It's indiVtdui
! members. The woman who spends ne
life by the freside amid scenes OF uT
: disturbed domesticy performs a mob
ana a holy duty; but the woman WI
7 Iudiciously avails herself OF the moder
{ Woman's club In It's various branch,
= cah, In my opinion, perform these san
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