The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-24
CLUB WOMEN WILL
MEET IN KENOSHA
MANY CHANGES TO BE MADE AT
COMING CONVENTION.
Interesting Report Expected from the
Landmarks Committee, Which Has
Been Busy Since the Last Meeting
Plan to Change to Biennial Sessions
Will Be Opposed.
Special to The journal. !

Special to The journal.
4 Kenosha, Wis.,, Oct 24-The interest Of Wis
consin club women is now directed to Kenosha,
where the gathering Of the clans will be held
tomorrow. Attic situated in the extreme south
eastern part Of the state it is nearer the center
of the club population than reference to the
map would suggest, and the indications are that
there will be large and enthusiastic gathering.
In addition to the delegates, many club women
are planning to attend as visitors, and the hos
pitality of Kenosha will be taxed to afford en-
tertainment. The club women of the city offer
rooms to their guests free Of charge and ample
provisions are being made for serving meals
near the convention, which will be held in the
First Baptist church.
There notable departures from the
programs of past years, indicating the broad
ening of interest in several lines. One of these
is in connection with the work Of the landmarks
committee. In the spring of 1902, at the conven-
ton Of the second district, held In Lake Mills,
the first movement was made in this, direction.
It was suggested by the chairman Of the pro-
gram committee, who, during a short residence
In California, had become greatly interested in
the work Of the Landmarks club Of that state.
recommends ton was sent to the executive
hoard that a landmarks committee be added to
the list. Action on this suggestion rapidly de.
veloped interest in historic Wisconsin, and the
clubs, under the direction of Miss Julia Lapham
Of Oconomowoc, uniting their forces with the
psychological society Of the state for the pres
eryation of historic and prehistoric landmarks.
The forestry question Is also one of practical
Importance to Wisconsin, suffering already from
the rapid destruction of her great pine forests.
The interest already shown by the clubs will
doubtless be greatly augmented by the presenta-
| ton of this topic by an authority on the sub
ject. ..-a u.s. .e+E -f.s-,..f ..~s-. d.
Other questions Of practical interest will be
discussed in new forms by women who will speak
from ample experience. 1t is the intention to
give more time than ever before for the presen-
tation Of questions from the floor, and the woman
with hobby will doubtless have ample oppor-
| tunity to ride it. Most club women have per-
verse feminine preference for selecting their own
! fads, and the coming convention will seek to
| meet the situation ~ '.. .'. ..
The proposed amendment to the constitution
| making the state federation meeting biennial in
| stead Of annual, and changing the time from
| the fall to the spring is being discussed by the
/ clubs ind there indications that the plan
| will meet with strong opposition.
! Mrs. E. Sawyer Of Oshkosh, the presiding
| officer, will appear for the first time in that
! capacity before the state federation. Mrs. Saw
/ yer is the daughter-n-law of the late Senator
| Philetus Sawyer. She is woman Of wealth and
| culture, and is especially interested in edu.
| cational and philanthrcpic movements. go .