The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-08
WOMEN'S CLUBS
had fine MEET
LARGE ATTENDANCE AND EVERY
SESSION AT MAYvILLE WAS A
MOST PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.
MANY FARGO LADIES WERE
PRESENT.

The third district Of the state Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs met SAT-
urday at Mayville with very crafty
ing attendance. A large number of
ladies represented the various Fargo
clubs and there were a large number
from other parts of the district. Much
enthusiasm was shown and the pro-
gramme and entertainments for the
delegates was especially enjoyable.
The delegates were met at the train
as they arrived and escorted to a, con-
venient hotel where breakfast was
served. Later they were taken to the
Congregational church, where the
meetings were held. The church was
very attractive with ported plants.
palms and cut flowers.
The convention opened a trifie late
by piano duet, Tancred, by Rossini,
by Mrs. Ylvisaker and Mrs. TharaId-
son, who played with pleasing effect.
Miss Reeves of Buxton then read a
selection from First Corinthians touch
ing on the subject OF charity.
Mrs. R M. Pollock was elected sec
rotary Of the meeting and Immediately
took her position. Mrs. w. III. Robin
son gave a very graceful address Of
welcome in behalf of the Mayytlle
clubs and Miss Strong of Buxton re-
sponded for the delegates. A couple
Of selections from the young mems
quartette Of the senior class of the
normal were heartily received.
Reports from the various clubs were
then read, each rivaling the other in
the creditable way In which work for.
civic Improvement, local uplift, etc.
has been carried on by the leading
women's influences of the district. The
constitution and bylaws were then
submitted with the usual discussions.
The adoption was followed bv a nj
ano solo by Mrs. Bergh.
The morning session was closed with
q most interesting and educational
paper by Mrs. Matte Davis of this
city. Mrs. Davis gave very COM
plete report OF the work of the Long
fellow and washington Neighborhood
clubs and the large amount Of good
which has been accomplished during
the past season. Mrs. Davis paper
was mainly on the study OF child life
and it's development. a subject upon
which Mrs. Davis is well posted. and
reliable authority, having worked
among the youth of the country for
number Of years. She gave a very
clear description of the requirements
of the child at an early age and ex-
planned the development mentally as
the infant becomes older.
At the noon hour the delegates were
the guests of the commercial club ON
an auto ride about the city and neigh
boring country. and the normal
grounds Upon the conclusion OF the
ride, the ladies were entertained at
luncheon by their hostess at the Con-
gregational church. Al number az
young ladies from the normal school
assisted in serving. The tables were
tastefully decorated in yellow and
white, the colors OF the Mayville Wo-
mans club.
The afternoon session Of the conven-
ton was called to order early in the
afternoon and the session was opened
by several songs from the Senior slee
club of the normal school, which were
followed by very capable address by
Mrs. N. G. Young of Fargo, president
OF the state federation. She spoke
encouragingly Of the achievements Of
the clubs during the past year and
their rapid advancement The strong
support OF all the ladies present was
distinctly felt BY the able president
Of an organization, which ait this time
stands ready to accomplish larger
tasks and bids fair to be an important
factor 10 the future welfare and up-
building Of the state.
The Sweeping Chorus. en- costume.
by seven girls from the seventh grade
OF the Mayville school under the al
rection Of Miss Alpha Weltzin. col
lection was taken after this. which
will go toward the federation endow
ment fund. Miss Mccormick Of this
city delighted the company with
group OF pleasing songs.
Miss Springer Of the Mayyille wo-
mems club. was electsd secretary
treasurer OF this district. Her cleo
tion was followed BY well prepared
paper BY hrs. 3. II. Wilder Of Fargo