The Washington times., 1910-05-13
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doubt one Of the most popular OF any
attending the biennial convention OF the
General Federation OF women's Clubs.
They are all bright women. wide awake
aud keeniy interested in all that per
tains 70 the active work OF the fedora
dion
The mental calfber Of the women is
not the only reason, however. for their
oe;ng the center Of attention. They
are visitors from the home OF President
William II. s-aft, and are now The
guests Of Taft-s former home On every
hand they are being showered WITH
courtesies, and If any crowd Of women
are happier or having a better time, they
cannot be found
They have headquarters st the Gibson
House, where one may find IN tEeir
rooms dozens and dozens Of American
Beauty roses sent from admiring friends.
As soon as IL was known the Wash
tngton delegation had reached Cincin-
-fati, the chairman OF the citizens COM
uittee called upon them and extended
numerous COuTtssies. The first invita-
ton accepted was an au -oInObile trip
/ over the city which gave the women
an opportunity Of seeing the principal
places Of interest
interesting SOCIAL Events.
Cincinnati has many private art col
Iections and the washington women
have received special invitations to us
Il them. one Of these invitations came
from Charles H Taft TO visit his coIIec-
ton Wednesday. Needless to say the
invitation was accepted and delight
ful afternoon was spent AZ the Taft
home
No one must think the Washington
women are spending all their time at
tending social functiors. They are 10
be found among the most interested
women At the business sessions Of the
convention
At the first meeting OF the federation
advisory council. when the lively dis
cussion OF the revision OF the bylaws
occurred, Mrs Pepper made a spirited
address against doubling the rpresen+
90 assessment Of 10 cents per club.
which would make the dues for State
federations - cents Per club instead OF
one OF the important subjects brought
before the council was that q the Of
nclaI organ. When the announcement
was made that Nay OlGen Ward had
sold the Federation Bulletin 10 The
Conquest OF New York. and that The
Conquest wished 70 be the official or
gan OF the general federation. a pro
journals. through their representa- tiveS-
Mrs Ward explained she would stu
have charge o. the editorial work, but
a. she had nothing to do with the
business department she could not make
an offer OF providing LOO free copies
20 the OF officers committee and other
members. as she had while publishing
the Federation Bulletin
An cfIer ron the New Era magazine
was presented by Mrs. Myers. q mem
Der % It's editorial sJaf- Both Mrs
Pepper and Mrs Josephine A Rich
spoke IN favor OF adopting the New Era
OF New Orleans as the official organ
II IS new ma Eazine-e6ited by new
women published IN q new South said
MS Pepper. which means new
policy viii be followed IN presenting the
news Of special interest 70 club won
Another amendment to be presented
A. the business sessions OF the fedora
ton, Wnen ali the articles OF revision
viii be considered as well ss the Official
organ subject again presented, Is that
OF Increasing the voting strength OF the
members OF the nominating committee. I
az 1oioW6- state declarations with a
membership Of 2.o00. one vote; with 400
votes
In addition Il IS proposed that States
having CLUBS IN direct membership shall |
have for . clubs one vote. and for
90 clubs three votes
Mrs Rich Elected.
There seems tot be strong sentf-
ment IN favor OF the proposed change,
but the Washington delegation will or
pose =. believing the measure would 9
favor larger organizations, and 0rove
detrimental 10 tire smaller declarations - I
SAID one OF the delegates from the Capt. /
At a meeting OF the delegates from
" ashin gton Mrs Josephine a. Rich was
elected member OF the nominating !