Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-28
.DANIELSON and PUTNAM NEWS

told you LIlat lne baElleA is on Inc
right side; but our object Is not fnan-
ciaI success, but, as Our constitution
states it, ito bring the womens clubs
of Connecticut Into communication for
more thorough acquaintance and mu-
tual helpfulnesS, and to secure united
action in such matters as may prop
erly come before them The Connect
cut Federation desires to be a center
from which shall radiate information
and influence to every club, large or
small, remote or near. If this has been
accom- plisled we shall close TIE record
for the year that has gone with a note
of rejoicing and with new courage
plan for larger results for the coming
year results that shall mean not alone
growth in numbers, bat in power and
influence. AS earnest, unselfish women
may we have widening of our horizon
of opportunity, an enlargement Of our
views of responsibility, and q strength
ening of our obligation for service.
Evidences of Valuable Work.
1t has been a pleasure to your presi-
dent during the past year, by c0rres-
pondence and by the personal visit to
Individual clubs. not only to become
better acquainted with you. but to have
revealed more perfectly local condi-
tons. have often learned OF valuable
work that you are doing, OF which we
never hear in the printed report.
1t have ben gratified that three new
clubs to whom you have Just been in
troduced have jointed our number.
There are still many unfederated clubs
throughout the state. whose objects are
apparently so in unison with our own
that we would gladly welcome them to.
/ our ranks.
Through the reports OF the chairmen
of our committees you have already
heard and will continue to Hear Of the
success of individual clubs along sew
eral lines of activity. Such success is
not only source of qualification, but
stimulates others to sffort.
Suggestions from Year Books.
In the exchange of courtesies be-
tween the State Federations I have an
opportunity to read many of the year
books with their reports of work. Some
of the suggestions in them may prove
helpful to you in the work OF the COM
ing year. In educational work 10 states
have loan scholarships. Many have
travelling libraries or have passed these
over to the state after arousing suffi-
Client interest in library extension. Ru-
raj schools have been supplied with
books, pictures. maps. etc. An interest
in medical inspection of schools has
been stimulated. Forestry committees
are working not only for tree planting
Gone club i'll California had planted ten
miles of treeS) and preservation, but
for bird protection and also an interest
in water ways. One art committee not
only has q, travelling library. and is In
terested in civil, art, but have conv7nc-
ed the city fathers that there are as
sets in flowers. shrubs and trees, so the
art, forestry and civics work together
with a common aim. The arousinE OF
public sentiment along many lines is
the legitimate work of women's clubs.
but first we must be intelligent our
selves, and for this reason would
urge that not only as clubs, but as in
dividuals we enlarge our vision by
Grading and investiga ton, l. e., in re-
gard to conditions in our state penal
institutions, as we'll as the homes for
various classes of dependents and de-
fectives. Unless Connecticut Is differ
ent from other states. such knowledge
might prove a. revelation Learn con-
ditions in the public schools, and if
there are wrongs to be righted. Study
! municipal art and in a practical, com
mon sense way arouse public interest
in local conditions, good citizenship.
Find out industrial conditions for
women and children in your factories
and stores.
import of Conservation.
Conservation is a familiar term of
late, but knowledge of the possible
breadth of its application has not yet
been attained by many of us.
/ have only time to mention a few
af the many avenues of opportunity
that are opening before US. Each club
can not enter them all, but will you no
give the work of ca CHI department some
measure of consideration, get your club
to listen and if possible render prac-
tical aid. If you need the help of any
of the chairmen of committees, write
to her or, better STILL send her an in
vitation to visit you.
Means Strenuous Work.
The president of the General Fedora
ton, Mrs Moore, said I'VE have no
platform unless it is the care of the
! women children and the home" Or.
in the words of another: Have you
heard the call of the children and the
future" 1t means strenuous work, but
quote again, work is not penalty,
but an opportunity
A college president at the opening
of the year placed upon the wall this
motto for his students, "Be postage
stamp The Interpretation, stick till
you get there"
Women and clubs of the Connecticut
Federation, will you place before your
selves something in the way Of service
to be attained for the coming year.
Tho Closing Session.
The opening of the final session of
the convention at Las p. m. was
marked by very pleasing and all too
brief song recital by Mrs. Lena Fuller
Robinson OF Willimantic. She again
sang later in the afternoon, however,
to the great delight of the large num-
Der present.
Officers Elected.
The announcement of the officers
elected for the ensuing term and their
presentation to the convention fol-
lowed. There are but few changes
from last year, the list being as fol-
lows:
President. Mrs William H. Phipps,
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