The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-29

DelightfuI Gathering OF the Club
Women Of South Dnlkota As
semhled in Mitchell.

Women of South Dnkota As
SsF sembled in Mitchell.
When Mrs. Annie A. Lnmley, pres
adeIlt OF the South Dakota Fedora
ton OF ..Womens' Clubs, called the
convention to order in the auditor
ian az the city hall building Tues
day AFTERNOON, at 3 o clock, there
were assembled a gathering OF the
representative women of the state
who are associated in the work of
advancing the many things of i'm
,portance to the states welfare so
far as communities are concerned,
and this has the influence over the
state.
The platform was very handsomely
decorated with the colors OF the
Federation, green and gold, while
plants and cut flowers abounded 10
%profusion, making the scene an at
tractiye one. Out IN the audience
room there was a large assemblage OF
delegates and visitors, Augmented by
the presence OF many Mitchell ladies'.
both in and outside of local CLUBS,
whose gowns of white made the sur
roundings all the ore attractive.
On account of the late arrival of
macy OF the delegates the morning
session was postponed until after
noon. and much work was crowded.
into the hours Mrs. Lumley called
the meeting to order by the sound of
the gavel and introduced Mayor O..
Il. Branson, who delivered the adj
dress Of welcome, and the yery.kindly
tribute he paid to the ladies and TO
the great work they were performing
as club women was highly merited,
whom. he declared. as they stood
shoulder to shoulder, were perform
Ing their part in building up the
state on lines that would be lasting
and beneficial Greetings were eS-
tended to tue delegates and visitors
by Mrs J%ospehine Thompson-Ver-
milyea, of the Today Club, in behalf
of the clubs of the city, and the very
clever and entertaining way in which
Mrs Vermilyea presented her les
marks was highly acceptable and
appreciated by the visitors. Mrs.
Julia Fisk, of Gettysburg. re-
%spondedsin behalf of the once1s, and
Mrs Lutnley replied in behalf OF the
convention. and both ladies spoke
LheiI sincere sentiments as they ex-
pressed the pleasure at being able tic
assemble and be in personal touch
and accord with the Mitchell clubs.
After singing q familiar hymn,
Rev. "a. Craig Bowdish, pastor Of
the Congregational church, gave the
Invocation. In the absence of Mrs.
Mildred C0shun, of Huron, the rec
ording secretary, Mrs. Fannie Frey
berg, Of this city. was appointed to
serve during the convention.
Three highly interesting papers
presented giving an account Of
the biennial meeting Of the National
Federation OF Womens' Clubs which
was held at st. Paul last week. Mrs.
William III. Lyon, OF Sioux Falls,
presented her paper under three
headings, The Purposes. Organization
and the Individual Benefits derived
from the Federation. Sine gave a list
OF the speakers, and their topics OF
discussion, and in closing plid a Iri-
butte to the magnificent work per-
formed by the officers Of the national
federation Mrs o. S Clifford, oil
Canton, presented the social review
gof the meeting, giving an account OF
the royal manner in which the dele
gates were entertained, which in
Guided receptions. trolley rides be
tween the Twin Cities. an inspection
OF Minnesota's capitol, and many
other points Of interest. Mrs. Stella
Marie Stntenrotlr of Watertown.
gayesa review OF the biennial meet
ing aud presented some OF the most
important flinps that we're said by
the speaKeIs. Her papc. was listened
te With great interest.
Mrs. LuMlev. the president. pre-.
scented her annual address to the
Federation members, and it was q
splendid effort throughout, tile fin
lshed product Of which is character.
isticso: Mrs. Lu,nley's ability. She
Is a close student of club work and
by reason. OF her broad knowledge she
wa able to present many excellent
thoughts and suggestions with refer.
ence to the advancement of the var.
dous organizations 10 the state.
Mrs. Lumley touched upon many
things that are Of common interest
to women in the home, in society, In
the avenuesso OF all kinds OF work, and
Sfn Aacl1a slhe had q word nj