Gunnison news-champion., 1906-09-07

W. ;. ID {. opened under most
favorable circumstances. The dates,
August ~ aud 3isi were booked for
ward to all sammer by the - club
women of Gann,.oa and the plea
sure they enj3ved IN preparation and
anticipation was far SURPASSED on
those dates hy the realization aad
keen pleasure Il extending the gen
uiae hospitality ID their homes 90 the
visitors Ca rhsrsdsv, tue dsv oi
the arrival of the guests the weather
man was cross. but when he saw 30
many women gathered together be
concluded he would lie in the min
orltv aud like Gunnison men, arose
TO the occasion and caused the sun
10 shine on the Conference with a
most smiling face The ladies ar
riving from both eas. and west were
met bv the reception committees
and usherei into the reception room
at the Ia Nsia whsre they register
ed and received the badges they
were entitled o. The reception on
this ,ams evening was most de-
lghtfal and rt accomplished us OBJ
ject most successfully, t.nt of be-
coming acquainted with every one
there. Al uin' O'Clock FRIDAY
morning the meeting was called 10
order by au impressive rap vi the
gavcl by our dearly helovsl aud
most highly respected District Pres
ident, Margaret o Learv. in a few
well chosen remarks. she announced
her pleasure in welcoming our guests
and further announced the program
The Conference sang Greeting
Sorc written especially for the club
ladies' bv our talented District presi-
dent. which was sung most enthus-
iaslicAlIv t. the tune Columbia, the
Gem Of the Ocean Invocation was
given by Mrs. Pauline Reeves of
Nontrose. A welcome from Mrs
Laura Lewis, Chairman Of the local
board, consisted of brief history of
the manner in winch the club ladies'
Of Gunnlson raised fund to enter
tain the Conference Mr.. + j.
Sampliner, President OF the Cham
ber of Commerce was living ex-
ample Of the bravery of our Gnnni-
sou men, when he all alone faced n
room filled with club ladies. lie
gave them a most cordial welcome
in a most fitting little speech.
Oar former hostesses were repre-
sented by Miss Ella New OF Delta
and Mrs. Jennie Rose of Montrose
Roll call showed thirty visiting club
ladies' and forty resicents, twenty,
six delegates were present MIN
utes Of the meeting held in Mont
rose last year were read and approx.
ed. Reports were made as follows
Mrs Mary G. G. Bradford, FEEDER
alton Secretary, General Federation
of Clubs
Mrs II NJ. Webster, Past Distric
President. Scholarship Fund.
Mrs. IL f. Churchill. State presi
dent, Scholarship and Loan Fund.
Mrs. 5. c. Redding, Montrose
Educational
Mrs. Emma NJ Wadsworth, Crane
Juntion, Home Economics and Dom
este Science for Girls
Mrs. NJ. W. Korn, GlenwooC
Springs, Forestry.
Mrs b. T. Napier, Glenwood
Biennial.
Reports on newly federated club
showing their growth. membership
and work done On program ant
charities supported were very inter
esting
Mrs B. +. Napier of Glenwoo,
Springs authorized by Mrs. Luc
De Witt Of Tri County Federation
at Glenwno1 and in behalf of tn
Grand Valley Club extended warn
and most hospitable invitation 70
the Conference to meet with ther
in 1907. 1t was heartily moved an
seconded to accept the kind invita-
ton and it was unanimously v carried
The morning session adjourned t
meet at l:3o. the ladies were the
conducted to the court house yart
where the Fish Fry Committee ser,
ed a noon luncheon in a most salts
factory manner.
Afternoon session opened prompt
lv at I 80 with District President j
the chair After making fe~ an
nouncements the chair introduce
our much admired and popula
State President, Mrs. H. f. Church
Ill, who was to give us an addres
entitled, "A Spirit Filled Life.
Mrs. Churchill prepared this pape
on her way home from the Biennia
at st. Paul especially for the meet
inc and If WAS a most ENJOYABLE An,