Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-12

all showed similar good deeds that had
been accomplished by the club women.
Sanitary drinking fountains were in
stalled in some of the schools, better
ventilating systems were put in in 9TH
ers, public parks and beauty spots were
kept up, and in hundred other ways
the members of the federation did their
part in looking after the welfare Of the
community wherein they lived.
When the vice-presidents had submit
ted their reports, Mrs. Boyden, chair
man of the credentials committee, re-
ported that large number of the dele
gates had failed to present their Gre
dentials and register, and they were in
structed by the president to do so at
the earliest possible moment.
Mrs. Nellie Evarts of Bismarck then
stepped upon the rostrum and with a
few we'll selected words presented to
the North Dakota Federation of Wo-
mems clubs handsome ballot box in
the name Of the federated clubs of the
capital city. The top of the box is all
inlaid work and the article is the handi
work of one of the inmates of the
otdlS
The president accepted the gift of
the Bismarck ladies with profuse
thanks and called for a rising vote of
thanks from the members of the feder
alton, which was responded to unani-
mously The meeting their adjourned
for the afternoon.
Tuesday night, between the hours of
eight and ten o'clock, the governors
residence was the scene of one of the
most brilliant social functions ever held
in the city, it being the occasion of the
annual reception for the members of
the state federation. Seldom if ever
has the capital city seen such an array
of beautiful gowns.
The exterior of the executive man
sion was trimmed with bunting of the
national colors, and with streamers of
Nile green and white, the federation
colors The brilliantly lighted parlors
were handsomely decorated with a
great wealth of white chrysanthemums
and ferns, thus carrying out the general
color scheme.
The music for the occasion was furn-
ished by Messrs Carl Peterson and
Donald Mcdonald, and could scarcely
be surpassed. The very capable man
ner in which the young men interpret
ed their various selections won for
them the warmest words of commenda-
ton.
In the receiving line were Mrs. John
Burke, Mrs. N. c. Young OF Fargo,
president of the state federation; Mrs.
Frank White of Valley City and Mrs.
C. J. Lord of Cando. Mrs. Burke was
assisted during the evening by Mes
danes Jewell, Conklin, Knappen and
Harris in the reception rooms, and by
Mesdames o. R. Barnes, Mary Mclean,
J. A. Larson. R. F. Flint, c. A. Raw
lings and Miss Belle Ward in the din
ing room.
Over two hundred ladies were in at
tendance at the reception, which was
one of the most enjoyable social events
of the year.
The feature of the MEETINGS today is
the illustrated lecture which will be
delivered this evening in the auditorium
of the First Presbyterian church by
Rev. c. w. Harris on "AnDreciation
of Art" The views which will be used
are all hand-colored and are very beat
t11ul. he lecture IS absolutely 1lSC dIlu
a cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend and hear it. An excellent
musical program has also been arrang-
ed which will precede the lecture.
The annual election of officers will
be held today. An informal ballot will
be taken this morning for the purpose
of nomination, and the final ballot will
be taken this afternoon. The reports
of the officers will be submitted, as
we'll as the reports of the standing and
special committees. Special music has
been provided for all of the meetings
of the day.
Mrs. G. H. HOLSTER of Fargo, chair
man of the industrial arts committee,
has arranged an industrial art exhibit
in the chapel of the Presbyterian church
which comprises samples of the handi-
work of the women Of various nation
alities of North Dakota. The work of
the Indian women is given prominent
Mace in the exhibit. This feature of