The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-18

the Federation of Women's Clubs of Montgomery extend to you a hospital ity voiceful with sincerity and delight And bid you welcomei Thrice welcome. Thrice welcome to our city, to our homes, and to- our hearts. and express the hope that your so5ourn here may give you the joy and pleasure your coming gives to us--Welcome! Well come! Welcomel
 Mrs. Charles Henderson. Treasurer of the State Federation, responded to the triply expressed welcome to Montgom- cry. in a speech full of humor and of interest. Tn her address, Mrs. Tender son said in part:
 since that unlueky misunderstand- ing between Adam and Eve. in the gar den of Eden, which proved so disas- trous to both of them, there has been quite a rivalry between the men and the womanss each to get little the better of the other. You will remem- her that most ungallantly, most un- Graciously, and, I must add, most im- prudently. Adam. sought 10 cast the entire burden of the blame in the mat ter of the apple. upon Eve. Tn point of fact he turned States evidence Wcll-from that day to this Eve has been making a play to square the ac- count with Adam. and as a result, we women think Adam has had to run fast to keep ahead. At any rate, for this crime of turning states evidence. wo- man has deereed that, as a penalty, men must show at least the appear. ance of very good behavior.
 "To the long period of human infan- cy. scientists say. Is due mans ability to progress. They say too that slow ness of mental development also makes for stability. perlnanency of attain ment. and power in maturity. Ala s1 |. She tests, proves. resolves suspects and, at last. adopts new truths; but in the adopting, she discrimlnates, se. leets, and then with all her strength, holds fast that which is judged good.
 Some years ago. the men of the State caught the echo of a new sound, restless movement among the wo- men. that gave evidence of a stronger. and a more general interest in public affairs. Some not understanding, be- came frightened. or indignant, while others were far-sighted, with faith in the women of the race. knowing that when she has fully determined upon a belief. or policy. that all the kings horses and all the kings men cannot tear her from her new course
 The domestic troubles of our first parents began with a club. the first women lcarned that 1t was Cain that raised a club the modern woman has learned that 1t is the club that raises Cain. Now 1t may be that our cooper alton may be dispensed with for quite time. but when our help is needed. 1t is as bad a s the stranger who asked the native Mlssissippian if 1t was worth while to carry pistol In those parts. that native replying. Wall stranger, you mout move around here moren't a year. and never need a pfs- tol. but If you should happen to need one; you'd need 1t powerful bad"
 Work for All Here.
 When portion of the men of Ala. bama first looked back over their shoulders and saw woman quietly nov ing forward into mans pre-empted fields. fear for the result was evi- dent Now we know there is work for all, that we are working side by side. We know that he most lives who thinks most. feels the noblest. acts the best" We realize that the men and women together. with one great purpose. one commanding aim, must answer that great question of What Is nobIeT'
 we know Montgomery and the splendid maner in which she enter tains those within her gates. We are glad to be here. we feel proud of her. our Capital City. and offer a toast to her 100000 population in 1910, hay ing faith that what she desires will be hers, for what has she ever undertaken that signal success has not resulted? Let me assure you that the courteous hospitality of this splendid city will ever be remembered by this gather ing.
 "When this federation will have end- ed, and we return to our homes. re- member. that whatever profit and pleasure you have derived from our