Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-21
WOMAN,S OLuBs.

Wonan's Clubs was sn interesting and
busy day characterized by the same close
attention to the business In hand, and
the strong spirit Of harmony which pre-
vailed On the opening dav.
The presiding officer, Mrs. J. K. Kyle,
OF LynchhD.g, has been commended by
the delegates and visitors to the sessiorS
for her wise rulings and systematic con-
duct of the programme OF business. The
reports Of Thursday which seemed to be
the fullest and the most discussed were
those on the economic and aesthetic
value OF birds, given by the chairman,
Miss Stuart, aud the library extension
report, given By Mrs. W. NJ. Strother,
chairman OF the state committee on
library work. DR.. Frszier, field Sec
retsry Of the State Board OF Education,
came In to hear the programme on invi-
tstiOn addressed the convention. Let
ters were resd from Governor Swanson,
State Librarian DR.. II. r. McllWaine,
and otneT high ofitisls, recognizing the
valuable cooperation OF the Woman's
Clubs, and giving suggestions for still
grester effectiveness. Communications
were also read from Dr.. Ennion g..
Williams, of Richmonds president Of the
State Board of Health, and DR.. W. T.
Doury, Of Petersburg, president Of the
Stale Hospital for the Insane, asking
the cooperation of the Federated Clubs
in the tuberculosis fight, the care Of the
insane aud the establishment Of the
juvenile courts. The important reports
Of yesterday we're as follows:
Committee on ciyics, by the chairman,
Mrs. Walter Ruao, of Bedford; educa-
ton, Mrs. d. w. Read, Of Charlotte
Courthouse, member of the Woman 8
Club, of Lynehburg, and chairman of
the state committee of the federation;
industrial education aud the home by
Mrs. Fred NJ. Beck, chairman Of the
eta.e committee, delegate from the Van
Dyke League Of LYuchburg. These
were all most encouraging reports of the
work in which Virginia club women are
vitality interested. The health and ed.
ucation of the children of the common
wealth, as one said, "not mems rights,
nor women's rights, but the rights of the
children Is all we ask.
The remainder OF this mornings ses-
sion sssI devoted to FIVE minute reports
of the club presidents, the report of the
nominating committee and miscellaneous
business. The meeting then adjourned
for luncheon and this evening number
Of the delegates visited Mount Vernon.
Great interest is being shown In the
election of officers, Mrs. E. W. Howard
aud Miss Cummings, of Alexandria;
Mrs. s. 81. Harris, Of Danville; Mrs.
Walter Ruau, Of Bedford; Mrs. ID. W.
Reade, of Charlotte Courthouse, and
Mrs. Lucien Cooke, OF Roanoke, are
mentioned as possible candidates for
president Of the federation.
The episode of the retirement Of the
Lynchburg Women's Club delegate from
the floor OF the convention by the Gre
Dental committee has been matter of
regret to all delegates and though a
strong effort was made to set aside the
constitutional provision in this case, the
majority voted against any irregularity
In favor OF the Lynchburg Club. Owing
to the illness of the clubs treasurer, the
clubs annual dues had not been sent in
at the proper time.
Mrs. A. I. Quick was the delegate
and she gracefully yielded to the regu-
latiOn. Mrs. Fred M. Beck, Mrs. Will
liam NJ. S!rother and Mrs. ID. w.
Resde are members of the Womsn's
Clubs but not delegates. They are chair
men OF state committees.
The meeting last night at Lee Camp
Hall opened With solo by Kenneth
W. Ogden.
Representative @. o. Osrliu gracefully
introduced the speakers, aud In his
opening remarks urged the ladies to
cooperate With the Daughters of the
American Revolution for boulevard
from Washington to Mount Vernon.
Dr. Il. F. Moore OF the Bureau Of
Fisheries told OF the formation and pres
ervstiou of oyster beds. Owing to the
great importance of this subject to all
Virginians, his address was heard with
marked attention.
He was followed by DR.. 7. 8. Palmer,
of the Department Of Agriculture, WITH
az address on protection OF game birds
including an account of their wanton
destruction. He said the earliest game
laws dated back to 1882, and another
set was not put In operation until 1882,
exactly 200 years sfterWsrd. He re-
ferred to the the work done by women
In Colorado aud California 10 preserving
the game and ungsme birds, and urged
upon his auditors the necessity foT doing
the ssme 10 this state.
DR.. Henry Oldys gave limitations
and descriptions of bird music. The even
ing closed with q tribute to women and
women's clubs by the Hon. A. D
Stanley, of Kentucky.
Representative Oscar W. Underwood,
OF Alabama, WAS scheduled to deliver an
address, but he could not be present,
50 Mr.. Stanley filled bis place on the
programme. Mr.. Stanley delivered a
humorous address, which WAS thor
oughly enjoyed.
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