The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-05-12
Eighth Annual Convention
NORTH CAROLINA FEDERATION
OF WOMEN'S CLUBS.
Held in Henderson May 3zd, 4th,
5th, 9Th, Most Delightful Ses-
sion in History of the
Organization.

UrganHauon.
Homes and Hearts of People
of Henderson Opened Wide
toCharning Visitors-Never
Before + las There Been Seen
Grander or More Enthusi-
astic Body of Women As
sembled Together Repre-
senting The Old North State
Work of the Convention in Brief.
Last week we were only able togive
a partial account of the first days
proceeding of the convention of the
North Carolina Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs. Herewith we are giving
a somewhat condensed report of the
work OF the convention including the
opening session, acknowledging our
Indebtedness in part to the News and
Observer:
OPENING SESSION = TUESDAY,
MAY BIRD.
Representatives from the fifty
seven clubs that make up the North
Carolina Federation of Women's
Clubs, with many OF their presidents
and the ladies of the executive board
are gathered in the hospitable and
delightful little city of Henderson for
their eighth annual convention.
The sessions of the Federation are
being held in the auditorium Of the
county court house which has been
attractively decorated. Against the
background are eight national flags
surmounted by large silk flag. The
platform is almost invisible beneath
roses, ferns, carnations and innumer-
able ported plants. Besides the sew
enty-fve delegates representing forty
five federated clubs, many visitors
are attending the meetings and all
are receiving great inspiration. 1t is
an earnest assembly Of noble women
presenting tonight one of the most
brilliant conventions ever seen in the
State. More beautiful women, more
handsomely gowned were never seen
in North Carolina.
The first gathering connected with
the convention was at the home of
Mrs. S. P. Cooper, chairman of the
Permanent Federation Committee.
She entertained the members OF the
executive board at luncheon at 2
O'Clock. This was one Of the most
brilliant functions ever given the
members of the Federation. The
place cards, favors and decorations
were highly artistic and lovely. Pink
shades, roses and carnations made a
scene of beauty. Eight courses were
served. Those present were: Mrs. S.
?: Cooper, hostess; Mrs. Thad
Thrash, of Tarboro, Mrs. Eugene
Reilly, president, Charlotte; Mrs Sol.
We'll, Goldsboro, and Mrs James
Briggs, Raleigh, vice-presidents; Mrs.
Alice Fields, Kinston, treasurer; Mrs.
+. r. Harris, Henderson, auditor;
Mrs. F. L. Stevens, Raleigh, chairman
education; Mrs. E. R. Michaux,
Greensboro, chairman art; Mrs. E. C.
Duncan, Raleigh, chairman music;
Miss Gertrude We'll, Goldsboro, chair
man publication; Mrs. D. Y. Cooper,
Henderson, chairman industrial and
child labor; Mrs. A. A. Hicks, Oxford,
chairman reciprocity; Mrs. R. R. Cot
ton, Bruce, chairman child study;
Mrs. W. G. Rogers, Charlotte, chair
man household economics; Miss AIDE
laide L. Fries, Winston-Salem, chair
man literature; Mrs. J. T. Alderman,
Henderson, chairman library extern
sion.
The opening session of the conven-
tion was called to order at $50
O'Clock in Vance county's handsome
new court house.
Rev. r. C. Craven made the invoca-
t1on and with the invitation OF Mrs.
j. Eugene Reilly, of Charlotte, the
State president, who very gracefully
presided, the audience Joined in the
singing of "Carolina." Mayor 81. L.
Powell in an inimitably witty and
Cordial manner gave voice formally
to the welcome and hospitality OF the
city which the visitors had already
received in such hearty and substan-
tial manner. The words of welcome
rom the club women of Henderson
as presented by Mrs. J. T. Alderman.
were DELIGHTFULLY."- appropriate and
spoken with ease and grace. Follow
ing Mrs. Alderman, representatives
from the four clubs of Henderson
brought messages of welcome from
their organizations, Mrs. S. P. Cooper
for the Woman's Tuesday Club, Miss
Rebecca Watkins for the Alma Club,
Miss Birdie Watson for the Students
Club, and Mrs. 2. R. Harris for the
kensington Club, all the ladies speak
ing with an ease and grace that speak
much for the culture and proficiency
OF club women.
Mrs. Chas. G. Hook, president OF
the Charlotte club, responded for the
State in brief address of apprecia-
ton.
The State presidents address Civ
ing an account Of the progress of
growth in the North Carolina club
movement followed, seventeen new
clubs swelling the roll of Federation
to f1fty-seven.
Greetings from the allied orders OF
women closed the evenings proceed.
ings.
Mrs. c. NJ. Cooper presented the
good will of the North Carlina So
ciety OF Colonial Danes, as extended
by Mrs. James Sprunt, of Whining
ton. the State chairman.
Mrs. Fannie Ransom Williams, of
Newton, State head of the Daughters
OF the Confederacy, spoke very charm
ingly and feelingly on behalf of her
order, which is a unique one among
patriotic orders.
Mrs. W. FL. s. Burgwyn, of Weldon,
brought kind words from the Kings
Daughters. and Mrs. Chas. d. McIver
from the Woman's Association for
the Betterment of Public Schools.