The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-10-21
+W0MEN'S FEDERAT TON OF
CLUBS FAVORS SUFFRAGE
Congratulates Victors In Cali
fornia Contest = Sessions
Are Over.

The Michigan State Federation OF
Women's clubs went on record In the
Friday morning session OF it's conven
! ton. in the Hotel Pontchartrain, as
being In sympathy with woman suf.
frage, Adopting resolution congrat-
ulating the suffragsts OF California on
their recent victory in their efforts
to get the franchise.
The federation also adopted other
important resolutions, as follows:
Deploring the fact that Bob White, ="
also known as a quail Is allowed
TO be killed in Michigan from Nov.
Is 10 Nov. &c. protesting against the
birds destruction and recommending
that IL be placed on the non-game list
and its absolute protection be assur-
ed; that one years history Of Michi-
gan be taught in the schools, and that
teachers be obliged 10 pass examina-
tons on their ability TO teach the sub
ject; that Michigan pioneer day" be
established for the purpose OF appro-
priatefy honoring those who helped
to make the state what II Is today;
that the federation disapprove of the
prohibiting OF shrubbery along the
roadside, and that efforts be made TO
have the legislation rescinded; that
the approaching twenty-frst anniver-
sary OF the federation be observed by
the publication OF complete history
OF the organization; that message OF
sympathy and financial aid be sent to
Madam Breshkovsky. who was exiled
to Siberia by the Russian government
for having raised her voice in behalf
OF freedom and civilization.
The latter resolution was framed in
consequence OF an appeal made before
the convention by the Rev. Eugene r..
Shipper, of the Unitarian church. who
told the delegates that he appeared
before them in behalf OF the friends
OF Russian liberty
This noble woman, Madam Bresh-
kovsky," he said lis worthy OF your
sympathy and support. She has been
exiled to serfdom because she dared
10 raise her voice in behalf OF the Rus
sian people She had their freedom
and educational interests at heart
We ought To be filled with righteous
Indignation over such tyranny, and /
trust YOU will see fit To giXe ap-ex-
preston OF sympathy for her. She
needs your help. II will help her, for
the Russian government fears the in
fiuence and power of this country"
The women loudly applauded the re-
marks OF Mr.. Shipper.
in an address ON @The child and
his moral responsibility Miss Clara
w. Mingins, of Grand Rapids, point
ed our the menner in which she be-
m ~ no
"Selfcontrol." she said lis the
fundamental lesson TO teach the
child The child should be taught
from his or her infancy how 10 exer-
else control over himself or herself.
Ii is important, especially that they
should know how 10 control their
tongues.
Miss Mingins. who said she had
had considerable experience with
children. said that child's environ
ment meant much m regard to its
future. Yet she knew of girls who
although brought up in the best OF
surroundings in wealthy homes. were
lacking in moral principles on at
tanning years of discretion. They
wore lacking in moral soundness be-
cause OF being neglected by their
parents she said Much depended on
the parental training. and Miss Min
gins made a plea for more attention
TO sons and daughters in the home.
She Landed the German parents. say
ing the average German child was
we'll trained
Mrs Harriet NJ Sebring. chairman
OF the committee on waterways, gave
an interesting paper on the work that
has been done In the matter OF i'm
proving the waterways OF the-coun-
try. how steps have been taken 10
keep the rivers and lakes free from
sewage. and what progress has been
made In developing power from the
different watercourses.
Mrs Sarah Wright Lancashire
spoke on the subject OF Audubon -
pointing out the legislation which had
been enacted TO protect the birds
Jefferson Butler also said a few
words on the same subject
The election Thursday afternoon.
for the four members OF the board OF
directors. resulted in the choice OF
the following Miss Florence Frens-
dolf. Hudson; Mrs. James Brooks.
Saginaw; Mrs Adelaide Blakeslee.
Galien, and Mrs. Myra Jordan dean
of the women's department of the
University of Michigan Mrs. Kate V
| English becomes a member of the
general federation OF the school pa
| irons committee.
! Friday afternoon the delegates Wis
iited the home OF Charles L. Freer. No.
/ 33 Ferry ave east, to view his art col
/ lection. The trip brought the conven-
ton to a close
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