The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-11-03
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widened her belief in our sincerit
of purpose as to extend iuch kindl
welcome through you. tho honor
able mayor. We thank you.
Now like "Sonny's father" yo
have lived to see woman delegate
possibly one rugged out In a dres
made by man dressmaker. VIII
voted and she didn't But know lik,
him that all this turmoil will no
make them mannish. There are JUS
as many organdic lawns and furbe
lows sold In the states whore womer
votes as there ever were" feel with
him. They've no reason to fret
about our women and their clubs
they amt banded agin the men no
moren the men are banded agin
them all In their odd Fellows, Free
Masonry and all such. Their mottos
ON all their banners is just as good
for our boys % for our girls and
wen all do mighty well to live up to
them"
1t was my pleasure to once know
much travelled man. master ar.
tst of his time, said. THAT portion
of the world that comedies to Italy
the bluest skies. Is the portion that
has not seen the Now South" and
he added gallan,ly, the beautiful part
Of 1t Is your people are rs sunny
as your skies are blue" You are Of
this New Southwest OF which he
spoke. and lt me say. they who
give to another place the balm for
generous hospitality are they
who have not come to Enid. and
the beautiful part of 1t Is your pco-
pie are as gracious as your town Is
hospitable. You met us with wei.
come in the eye. n smile ON tho lips,
a grasp of the hand that said, MY
friend. you are welcome" and from
that instant and let me say. They
who give to pleasant places; we felt
free and have been happy
Last year the federation wisely re-
lieycd the convention city OF the
privilege of entertaining the delegates
but you have allowed nothing To
stint you in your studied preparations
for our necessities. our comforts
our pleasure. You have not measured
your duty by dollars. nor counted
the costs OF your courtesies.
We shall go away with lives en-
riched by rev friendships and hearts
warmed by thoughtful deeds. In the
name of the Club Women of the In
dian Territory thank you.
I sincerely trust that we may prove
such worthy guests that each of you
may, rs the Indian quantity says:
Garry us In your hearts" Gracious
ladies Of the City Federation of Enid
] should like to thank you again
and again. but refrain lest | merit the
reputation of an old preacher to q
couple who once came to be- mar,
rled: I'VE shrould like to make 1,
as short as you can" said the pros.
pectlyc bridegroom. because we want
10 start away" How soon must you
S,art?' asked the clergyman. "Oh.
we'd AT least like to start in a week ''
So much for the gift of continuance.
| shall try to be- briefer.
We meet this morning as one
grand orchestra. At the signal OF
our leader let each one, whether her
part be that of dominant violin.
ar only that OF one OF the instru.
ments which form the settings Of
the more wonderful tones. play well
her part-make no discord -untone
nobody. Upon each depends the
beauty OF the whole. II every note
be true, from this orchestra will
come symphony, that will touch a
responsive chord In the hearts of
those not "of us" and cause them to
beat In unison-a symphony another
race will not let die.
This Is probably the last meeting
of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma
Federation Of Women's clubs. soon
We hope TO be Of "one flag. one land,
one heart one hand. one nation
eyermore.
This meeting Is as IL were the be
trnfhal ,f I,,l
tory and oklahoma clubs. As a
bride with sigh for the days that
are no more We step with exulting
joy into the strengthened life with its
now cares, new duties. new loves and
new beauties,
Just here must tell you that re-
Gently | heard a learned divine OF
our own say: