The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-18
dangers Of impure foods shipped d.
rect to consumers from outside the
state, and therefore not under the
Jurisdiction Of the state food depart

state, and therefore not under the
Jurisdiction Of the state food depart
ment.
Resolved, that we thank the club
ladies. the Commercial club and the
citizens Of Grand Forks in general
for their gracious hospitality. for
their forethought in the preparation
Of the handbooks and the banners
presented to the departments Of work.
to the delegates and guests during
their stay in the city.
Resolved. that we thank the uni
versity for the welcome and hospi-
tality extended the members of the
federation.
Resolved. that in remembrance Of
the self sacrificing and untiring labor
expended by the retiring President.
Mrs Young. in the discharge Of her
executive duties. the club women Of
this state. hereby express their graft
tude. love. and appreciation of her
and the splendid work she has done
during the past four years."
New President Takes Gavel.
The final act of Mrs. Young as pres
ident OF the North Dakota Federation
ton of the gavel to the new presi-
dent Miss Minnie ]. Nelson Of VAL
ley City. Mrs. Young expressed great
pleasure in this opportunity and con-
graduated the federation On selecting
as its executive such capable. wor-
thy. and sincere worker as Miss Neil
son. Mrs. Young said that in turn
ing over the gavel to the new presid-
ing ofiicer she was sure that the work
Of the federation would go on without
a miss and make greater progress
than ever in the past.
Interested In Rural Work.
In accepting the honor that has
been accorded her. Miss Nelson said
that 1t had come to her as such a sur
prise. after size had stated that she
vet had time to formulate any new
policies. However. she said that one
OF her strong efforts would be toward
the development Of rural work in the
federation. Miss Nelson stated that
the retiring president had informed
her that this was a branch that need
ed attention and as it was near and
dear to her heart. she meant to give
1t much Of her time and attention,
working through the extension de-
pertinent.
Roses for Mrs. Young.
In behalf OF the convention Mrs.
Grant Hager Of Grafton presented the
retiring president with a bouquet of
magnificent American beauty roses.
and In Presenting them assured Mrs.
work as executive was much regret
ted by the federation. Mrs. Young
was much affected by this expression
Of esteem and expressed her gratitude
in sincere words.
Just before adjournment was taken
Mrs. Young introduced to the con-
vention the four newly elected men,
bers Of the board Of directors. Mrs.
w. A. Mcintyre Of Langdon. Mrs. o.
W. McClusly Of Darlington. Miss
Louise T. Reeve Of Buxton and Mrs.
w. H; stutsman Of Mandan. The new
board with Miss Nelson presiding
ment for the allowing of bills and dis
cussion.
Will Work for Endowment.
In short interview just before
she left on the noon train for her
home in Fargo, Mrs. Young stated
that, although he. duties az the
highest oMcer Of the North Dakota
federation had ceased. her interest In
the work was still at its height.
II will devote what effort can
to the swelling Of the endowment
fund" said Mrs. Young. because !
believe that its building up means the
ultimate success Of all that women's
clubs have been working for. All
lines of federation work will have my
interest but the raising Of the en-
dowment Of 5000 will be my great
est effort"
Convention Was q Success.
"Yes, the convention has been a
splendid success" said Mrs. Young.
''I am pleased with every feature OF
1t and especially the treatment receiv-
ed at the hands Of all Grand Forks.
The newspapers. too, have given US
a most complete and correct report.
the best we have ever had, and we
shall eagerly await the next oppor-
tunity to be entertained in this city. 81