The daily sentinel., 1913-09-24
Opening Session of Federation Last
Evening at Congregational Church.

ENening at congregational Church.
The Conventional church was fill
ed with representative audience last
evenin at the opening session of the
nineteenth annual federation OF
Women's clubs. and splendid pro-
gram was given following the ad-
dresses of welcome.
Mrs. II. T. DeLong introduced to
the audience the state president. Mrs.
p. J. MacFIugh of Fort Collins, with
few appropriate remarks of cordial
welcome and appreciation of the hon
or of entertaining the federation.
Mrs. MacHugh then took charge and
presided for the rest of the evening.
Her message was one of the finest
ever given here and received the clos
est attention of the audience. Her
discourse on the subject of fedora
ton work and the unlimited field
which is open to women for their
work, was enlightening and instruc-
tive. The conservation movement
was also touched upon briefly.
Attorney Ben Griffith's address of
welcome was cordiality itself and a
sincere echo of the sentiments of the
entire community in regard to the
federation visitors.
Miss Allie Rice then gave well
come in behalf of the western slope,
and in graceful little address. as
sured the visitors that the present
absence of Grand valley sunshine was
most unusual occurrence. She
drew a pretty word picture of the
genial atmosphere of our sunny
cline.
Miss Rice was responded to by Mrs.
l.. A. Miller, president of the south
east district of the state. who made a
u 4 lnIf 10Th al M Al irpa m
ed the local club for facing so cheer
fully and conquering so successfully
the difficulties caused by such un-
usual weather.
Mrs Emma Wadsworth gave the
greetings from the local board. Mrs.
Wadsworth is always an entertaining
speaker and her few well-chosen re-
marks were no exception to the rule.
The musical program was de-
lightful one, by well known local
talent.
Mrs wainwright Leonardson of
Clifton gave wonderful contralto
solo, The Cry of Rachael" by Mary
Turner Salter and the Clifton choral
society, under Nine. Leonardson's di-
rection gave a number of beautiful
selections, their carefui training and
technique showing to excellent ad-
vantage.
Mrs. G. w. Faugh of Montrose is
a splendid pianist. her work in the
overture from William Tell, being en-
d Enthusiastically received. Just a
4 Wearin' For You" and Il Love You
81 Truly" favorites. by Carrie Jacobs
Band, were beautifully rendered by
Mrs. Dey.
1t was regretted that Mrs. w. c.
Chaffee who was to have sung, was
: unable to come in town. She will
- probably sing tonight.
a Mrs. Seward of Greed also gave a
! fine instrumental solo, which was one
of the most enjoyable numbers of the
\ evening, as was also 'Fileuse"
Il tchaminade) by Mrs. e. G. Edwards
. of La Junta.
Miss Ruth Newton presided most
capably at the piano throughout the
81 entire evening.
The decorations of the church were
especially pretty, the federation col
ors of lavender and white being used
in connection with quantities of au-
tumn flowers, palms and potted ferns
We're used on the platform where the
state officers were seated.
This mornings session opened at
nine O'Clock with a large attendance
Mrs. MacHugh presiding.
Miss Ruth Newton played the open
ing Prelude which was followed by
the invocation by Mrs. j. NJ. p. Mar
tin.
Prof. Carl Hillyer rendered Chop
ms "Ballade in Flat" in a thorough
ly musically and intelligent manner.
Following a period of the business
of the meeting and several addresses
Miss Clara O'Hare delighted the audi
ence with vocal solo. THE Lily and
the Rose" by Victor Herbert, her
clear sweet soprano showing to won
derful advantage.