The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-12

ident, Mrs. Brown, be endorsed. also
her suggestions in regard to the rela-,
ton OF districts to state be appoxtioned-
and accepted; that Mrs. Brown as
head of the woman department al the
state fair and head OF the ChautauQuas
the kindergarten bill be accepted to-
present at next legislature; that thas
agitation of the movement for pensdona
for teach ers be recommended. IS
Resolved That the eleventh annual
meeting of the state federation OF.
women's clubs be by common consent
the most enjoyable and profitable Of
meetings.
Resolved. A vote OF thanks be ex-
tended to the citizens of Iawrence for
their generous hospitality which con-
tributed so largely TO the pleasure Of
their visit extend thanks to Mrs. Kills
worth, president Of the city federation
whose untiring effort and work showed
serious forethought in preparation and
perfect harmony existing with her CO.
workers.
Resolved. That a vote of thanks be
given for the use of the Presbyterian
auditorium and for the large, beautiful
Fraternal Aid hall where the brilliant.
reception was held. Thanks be ex-s
tended to Superintendent PEARS on
Haskell institute, the visiting ladies' be-
ing favorably impressed with the order
and discipline: the parade. Grill, band
and the delicious luncheon served by
the domestic science department, all
of which combined to make the after
noon one long to be remembered.
Resolved, That a vote OF thanks be
given Kansas university in advance for.
It's entertainment Friday morning; a.
vote of thanks to the press for its cona-s
pIete reports; to the Commercial
clubs, and be It
Resolved. That the succession or
pleasant events win remain as an in--
spiration for the life of the state.
The rps0luffOng were voted to be-
unanim ously accepted.
After the reading Of the minutes by
Mrs. Atkinson. Mrs. Brown earnestly
rendered hearty words of thanks to the
attending 164 delegates for their viii
ling helpfulness and the spirit Of salts
faction that permeated the whole of
historic gavel Mrs. Brown declared the
successful eleventh annual meeting
closed.
Thursday afternoon. the delegates
and visitors to the federation were
taken to Haskell institute to which.
they were cordially welcomed by Supt,
PEARS. Every department OF the. tn-
stitute was thrown open to the guests,
who were permitted to see the pupils
at their work. From 4 o'clock until
4:30 a concert was given in the pa
vilfon by the Indian band At $50
a full dress parade and regimentai
drill was given.
After the guests had seen the pupils.
of the institute fall IN line and marca
to the institute dining room Tor their
evening meal, a supper was served to.
900 of the visiting delegates and club
women of the town. Following this
a short programme was given Every
one was delighted over this visit to
the institution.
Mrs. J. NJ. Lewis. during the session
Thursday morning. paid a tribute to
Susan B. Anthony and read a poem by
Miss Amanda Jones. OF Junction CITY
which was pronounced one OF the
san.
Mrs. Wheeler. after giving a pure
food demonstration, as it weres OF Prof
Bailey's laboratory, 5ellies. jams. etc.
read a very interesting paper on thos
Pure Food Campaign" or known IN
other words: What shall be the.
| character and quality Of tha food
which we as a nation must depend
upon for sustenance 2"
| This is a subject being broadly agi--
tated and investigation along this line
is being urged and great good viii re-
suit when warnings such as Mrs
Wheeler's is needed Her paper was a
most able and scholarly one and was
highly commended.
The department Of literature was
cleverly presided over by Mrs Fred
Beach of Wichita The subject, IRE
/
ing of kathleen Mavourneen'' by
Mrs Blanch Lyons. Mrs. Beach has
a very happy and humorous way OF
saying things and her remarks preced-
| ing her well written paper, threw the
audience In a most 5ovial and yet ass
tentive state of mind Mrs. Beach's
| subject WAS Irish Literature" and
| brought out many interesting facts
concerning the beauties Of the Irish
writings ireland. so long suppressed
and obscured by England, now bids
fair promise to take her own dig1ifed
/ place among the other nations.
Mrs. Lee Riley Of Kansas City Kan,
| talked very entertainingly on Irish
! characteristics" Her paper was ex-
ceedingly humorous, the clever irish
| wit being heartily enjoyed. Follow
ing a splendid recitation, The Irish
1 Mother" by Miss Mossler the pro-
gramme closed by Standford7s Irish
4 song: MY Love Is An Arbutus. = well
rendered by Mrs. Lyons
\ Hale's Tours Trains leave every
ten minutes. Canadian Rockies and
i Mississippi river.