The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-06

N'HlliAllNNs APil 'hNll l'l'i ''A''D election, ask him to place himself on record on this issue, and then watch closely with a view to reporting back to his constituency the manner in which he acts when the question comes before the legislature,
 Another very delightful feature of the afternoons program was the paper of Mrs. Phillip Carpenter, the repre- sentative to the National Federation for New England Mrs Carpenter is the president of the Sorosls club of New York Her subject "The Humor- ous Side of Womens Clubs, was charmingly treated and her stories and recltals Of Incidents which are common In all women's clubs kept her audience almost i'm roars of laughter during her entire talk, She made 1t very evident that humor may be carried even Into the governing properly of the clubs and that the woman who knows how to take the edge off a remark that might hurt some one, with a touch of humor and who knows how to make and take a ready humorous remark, Is the win ner always, The last speaker of the afternoon was Miss Helen R, Boswell, president of the Forum club of New York and chairman of the child labor commission, Miss Boswell was sent by Secretary Taft on a commission to the Canal zone, The object of this trip to Panama was to see what could be done to prevent tho dIscontont down there and if possible arrange some method of interest and benefit for the wives and children of those who were engaged In the work there. Miss Bos- well discovered social distinctions there as well as "up north but succeeded In forming eight clubs, under the name of the Canal Zone Federation" This club met in the room which is always saved for the president or tho secre- tary of war. in fine hotel In one of the large cities, and so started an event for history Through these women's efforts much has been done for the advancement of the home life of many of It's members. for the im- provement of the educational condl- tions. for tho broadening of tho phllan- thropy of those who are members and Interested, and they have furnished no end of enjoyment for themselves and , their friends In the matter of entertain mont Panama needed the Women's clubs 10 make lis people happy. Mrs Hull sang again, before Mrs w. A. Spinnev gave her report of the com mttee on resolutions, as follows:
 The committee wish to express for tho federation their appreciation of the cordial hospitality of the Mothers club of New Haven on thls their 1oth annual gathering We make special mention Iof the generous and thoughtful enter ltainment which has added go much to to the comfort and pleasure of the', guests.
 We owe a debt of gratitude to the members of tho Mothers club who
 have SO kindly opened their homes for our enjoyment and also to those not
 members of the club who have con
 trlhuted to our, comfort Loving and grateful appreciation Is hereby ex-
 prhssed to our retiring president who
 has been untlr'ng and zealous in her
 efficient administrations: to the retiring
 leadership during the two years of her
 efficient administration: to the retiring board of managers for their excellent
 services; to the musicians who have
 rendered such acceptable service 1T song; to the several speakers who have charmed instructed and inspired al present; 10 the ushers who have servet Us so cheerfully; to tho press for fur nishing careful and detailed reports o our work. to tho local committees whc have rendered such acceptable and ablt service in their arduous duties To al these we express our grateful thanks and appreciation
 Mrs " gninpay