Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-02-20
federated Clubs Of Webster City
Hold Session at the Home
Of Mrs. Alexander
Groves.
MRS. F. E. WHITLEY PRESIDED.
Was the First Joint Session of the
Federated Clubs of This !.
City.

The meeting of the federated
clubs of this city held Friday even
I Ing at the home of Mrs. Alexander
Groves was great success in every
way. The pleasant rooms of the
Groves residence were filled with
members OF the different clubs who
met for the first time in joint so
cial session. Mrs. F. e. Whitley,
district chairman of the Federated
clubs in the Tenth District, presid-
ed over the meeting. In her intro
ductory remarks she mentioned the
pleasure she felt in greeting nine
federated clubs in city where two
years ago there were only four and
rtold in her usual pleasing manner
Of the object of federation and the
added strength and inspiration re-
ceived from 1t.
Webster City is especially honor
ed at present in state circles having
besides one chairman, four other
members Of state committees. Each
one OF these spoke Of the works Of
their committee Mrs. L. A. McMur-
ray OF the art committee gave care
full resume Of the works of that de-
partment, mentioning in particular
the picture exhibits given In many
cttiee over the state. She also spoke
OF the great influence which beauti-
ful surroundings have upon life and
character, calling attention to many
things Of artistic value IN our own
city which most people have not
taken time to see or appreciate.
Mrs. J. M. Richardson, Of the Civ
ic Improvement committee, gave a
very practical talk upon the need OF
elevation of popular amusements,
mentioning particularly improve
ments already made in moving pict-
ure shows and dance halls.
The subject OF the conservation Of
birds and trees was taken up in an
able manner by Mrs. w. C. Burle-
son, who showed that the work al
ready accomplished in this respect
-t%hould inspire the clubs to even
greater effort during the coming
summer season. Her remarks in re-
gard to the need Of education in our
own city against the disaguring Of
country highways with painted signs
met with hearty approval.
Miss Myra Call presented the lat
est line of work taken up by the fed
Grafton, matter that Miss Call is
especially interested In and particu-
larly well qualified to speak about,
because OF her quarter Of a century's
close connection with educational
circles. This is the work of the loan
committee organized for the worthy
purpose Of assisting girls of limited
means to secure good education
without injury to health by depri-
walton and overwork. Miss Calls
earnest remarks aroused much inter-
est and It is hoped that the clubs Of
this city will give practical assist
ance to this worthy cause.
Musical entertainment for the ev-
ening was furnished by the Har-
mony club. The vocal solos of Mrs.
g. r. McCauliff and Mrs. J. F. Carey
were much enjoyed as usual. The
violin selection by Mrs. Earl Mason
met with a hearty response.
Dainty refreshments were served
in very attractive manner with ap-
4 propriate valentine favors OF hearts
and arrows.
Every guest departed feeling that
they had spent very delightful So
cial evening and had also received
new inspiration and ideas for prac-
i ticaI club work.
Small Offense: Big Penalty.