The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-06-01

decoration of the home, schoolrooms
and garden Improvements, all have
received attention, and the home
beautiful" has become familiar. In
every department the watchwords
have been progress and education
What are a few OF the thoughts
cleaned and acts learned by women
in the arena of club life?
They have learned a more respect
full regard for the rights of others.
Further, they have Termed that
merely self-centered woman Is neither
ornamental, useful nor happy. Self
ishness kills to the root every high
and noble aspiration Of the human
heart, and in this class, the insincere
woman finds her place.
Women have learned confidence in
their ability to conduct business upon
strictly business principles. They
have challenged the respect of the
business world in the successful man
agement of their financial affairs.
They have learned that correctness
In statement and absolute impartiality
are essential in a presiding ofhcer;
that personal ambition must be elimi-
mated in the discussion and decision
of all matters concerning the welfare
and progress of the body; that the
voice must be properly modulated and
that distinctness in articulation and
correctness in pronunciation are es-
sential in addressing large audiences,
as we'll as helpful In speaking to
smaller assemblies.
They have learned that courtesy
and promptness are the keys that
open the door to success. Unswerv-
ing justice is a mightier weapon in
woman's hands than all the sergeants-
alarms the American congress can
muster. Women are generous and
most forbearing If they believe that
justice and right is the law Of the
chair.
Clubs are a source of recreation,
refreshment and IMMIGRATION. For
every young mother, especially, we
would recommend one or two clubs
not more. These should be in the d.
rection of her personal taste.
The value of an hours healthful
study each day, wholly removed from
the care of children and the many
perplexities of the housewife, will
serve as the best tonic our young wo-
men can procure.
Music. art and literature, philan-
thropy and reform, civics and science
all offer their attractions. Through
the clubs mainly women have learned
the power Of silent thought and its
retroactive effect upon those around
them. Also, that needful repose in
the contemplation and in the accept
ance of events as they come give the
endurance and resistance necessary
in times of great stress. The contact
with bright minds, helpful suggestions
and interchanges Of views have been
most beneficial.
II club life is not overdone stores of
delightful knowledge may be laid
away for future use. You will find it
most resourceful when the children
need careful guidance in their courses
of study and reading.
The value of club life upon woman
is apparent in its effect in broadening
her views of life, in enlarging her
sympathies and in extending her
knowledge along every line of
thought.
The beautiful study of parliament
airy usage has also engaged her atten-
ton.
The effort to preserve the forests
primeval" of Minnesota is one of the
great undertakings of the Minnesota
club, 5000 strong.
Kentucky women have gone into
the mountain Businesses and brought
order out of chaos and comfort out Of
confusion through social settlement
work.
The Chicago Woman's club, which
is about 80 years old, was the first to
provide funds for a kindergarten in
the public schools of Chicago. 1t
was influential in starting the vaca-
ton schools in Chicago and has re-
Gently raised many thousands of dol
lars for benevolent purposes.
The clubs of almost every state
have their individual work.
Can anyone estimate the value Of
such varied and successful endeavor?
think not
Like the old wine at the feast, we
have reserved the best for the last.
The National Congress Of Mothers
found its birth in the tender heart and
sympathetic nature of Mrs. Theodore
w. Birney, who was the organizations
first president.
It would be impossible in this arti-
Gle to touch upon all the vital matters
pertaining to the advancement and ell
ovation of home and family which
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