The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-05-31

That ushers in better, freer age,
When right for one shall be for all the
right;
When all together in life's moil and
fight
The war for right and truth shall
bravely wage.
Response by Mrs. Tarbeil
Mrs. George H. Tarbell, of Tacoma
vice president of the Federation, re-
sponded to the address of welcome.
On behalf of the officers and delegates
she thanked the women of Walla Wal
la for the cordial reception accorded
them, and declared that every one
greatly appreciated the efforts being
put forth to make the visit of all
pleasant-and enjoyable one.
Greeting From Federation Mother.
Federation Mother" was unable to
be present but she sent short letter
of greeting, which was read by Mrs.
o. P. Patrick of Tacoma. The secre-
tary was instructed to send telegram
expressing the regret of the conven-
ton at the absence of Mrs. Stacy and
extending to her the hearty greetings
of the officers and members.
telegram expressing regret at the
absence of Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. George ST. John of Everett, who
is detained at her home by serious
illness, was also authorized.
Presented With Gavel.
The gavel which is used by the
president in presiding over the con-
vention was presented to the feder-
alton this morning by the members Of
Sorosis Club Of Spokane. 1t is made
Of wood taken from a tree that was
planted by DR.. Marcus Whitman, the
martyred missionary, in Walla Walla
county.
After Miss Lucille Bradley had rem
dered an enjoyable piano solo and re-
sponded to a hearty encore a recess
was taken until 80 D. m.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was opened
with a roll call of the delegates, and
after the minutes of the morning were
read and approved, Mayor Gilbert
Hunt was introduced. when ne deliv-
cred tine following address of welcome
On behalf of the city of Walla Walla:
Mayors Address
Ladies: AThe City of Walla Walla
considers itself highly honored by your
presence here today. We have enter
tanned numerous delegations of influ-
entail people, and men high in author
ity, but this is the first distinctively
womans organization that has favored
us with it's presence. Walla Walla is
proud of her beautiful city; of her
schools and churches; and we are en-
deavoring to build up center of learn
ing and culture second to none in the
west; and your presence with us to-
day is another milestone in our march
to progress.
Ladies Of The Washington State
Federation of Women's Clubs, you are
welcome to Walla Walla; the best we
have is at your command; we consider
nothing too good for you.
"The great majority of the sterner
sex learned in early life to have a deep
and lasting reverence for womankind.
Who of us did not flee to mother when
the trials of early life were seemingly
too hard to bear; and there were other
reasons for our remembrance. Clubs
were not in evidence but-switches
were all-sufficient. Why should we
not give you the best we have; you are
entitled to it. Nothing is too good for
you. You shall have the choicest
flowers that bloom in our midst, and
you shall feast on the fat Of the land;
the best seats in the opera house are
at your disposal, Qaughter) and we
menkind will deem it a privilege to
stand while you occupy the seats in
our streets cars. Gaughter).
ut is customary to give other con-
ventions the freedom of the city, and
why not do as we'll by you; I know
you will not abuse the privileges. You
are therefore welcome to wander any,
where fancy leads you, with no one to
hinder or make affront, and I trust
your visit with us will be both pleas
ant and profitable.
again, ladies, bid you welcome to
Walla Walla.'
Professor Penrose Talks
After musical selection. President
S. B. L. Penrose was formally intro
duced to the Federation, when he de-
livered an address on What Club
Women of Washington Can Do to
Raise the Standard of Education in
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