The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-08
WOMAN'S CLUB WORK
Proceedings Of the State Federation
in Orlando
(OrIandO SenIinel)


begun Thursday morning at the Ros-
salind Club, the formal opening be-
ing prefaced by meeting OF the
board OF directors, and meeting OF
the credential committee. At ten
- clock greetings wer given by Mrs.
A E. Frederick of the last admin
istration, followed which kilograms
and letters sent from the federated
clubs of California, Vermont In
diana, Ohio New Mexico, Alabama,
Massachusetts, North and South Car
DINA and Georgia, containing con-
gratulations and words Of encourage
ment, were read.
After roll call and the appoint
ment of committees, the reports OF
the officers, Mrs. Macon Thornton,
Mrs D. W. Davis, Miss Bessie Will
liams, Mrs. E. R. Tenny, Mrs. W. B.
Young and Mrs. Hooker, were given.
Mrs. Young the secretary Of the
General Federation, made an inter-
esting report, and her announcement
that Florida was the first state to
pay its apportionment of the endow-
ment fund brought forth much ap-
plause.
The president, Mrs. Hooker, brief
ly outlined the work Of the past year
and thanked the clubs for their CO.
operation.
Mrs. F. o. McCuen, of Times-Un-
ion, made report of the press work,
this being followed by reports from
various departments.
Gently admitted to the public school
at Fort Lauderdale.
At twelve o'clock the meeting was
adjourned until two-thirty, at which
time reports Of the departments
were continued.
Mrs. McIver spoke Of the efforts to
have sight singing introduced into
the schools, and made the request
that each federated club should
give one musical program each
year.
The art department was repre-
scented by Mrs. Grace Manlove, who
reported a gift Of sixty dollars from
! the Woman's Club Of Jacksonville.
| Copies of famous paintings have
been placed in public schools, and
students offered prizes for essays on
the great masterpieces.
| Mrs. Randall made a report Of So
cial conditions, and DR.. Stevens told
Owing to the resignation of Mrs.
Wamboldt, the statement from the
bureau of information was read by
DR.. Ellen L. Stevens.
Especially entertaining were the
reports Of the committees on club
and library extension, bird protec-
ton and forestry, which were given
by Mrs. Henry Wright. Mrs. Harper
Mrs A R. Taylor and Mrs. J. A
Hanson.
A plea for the Seminole Indians
as a part of conservation, written by
Mrs Minnie Moore Wilson. Of Kis-
simmee, was read by Mrs. Kirk Nun.
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earnest attention Of the assembly
the subject being one Of great in
terest
Mrs. Stranahan. by request. told
of the progress OF the Indian boy re
of the work and aim of the health
department.
The most important address o
the afternoon was made by DR.. Byrd
OF the Florida board OF health, anl
Nh Solenstein, representing the as
sociated charities Of Jacksonville.
Dr.. Byrd has for the past ten year
. worked untiringly for the health
and safety OF his fellowmen and j
admirably fitted to instruct others Of
!. the subject which has assumed sucl
vital Importance. the warfare agains
tuberculosis The doctor praised til
|; federation for the steps taken il
!: this matter. and that they might b
; acquainted with the nature OF tn
!: disease which they have undertake,
!: 10 combat, gave a detailed descrip
!: ton Of the germ and the thousand
!: OF ways by which tuberculosis
!. spread. The statistics given by d.
Byrd were appalling. and shove
!: conclusively that active measure
: must be taken to fight the disease
The only solution OF the problem
: thinks DR.. Byrd. is to take the il
J: fec-ed people away from the masse
!: this 10 be accomplished by the esca7
;: Eshment OF ? sanatoria. The Pre-
!: enc plan IS 10 request the next legi
!: Iacure 10 convert the four building
: seldom used, erected b. the STATE
: hospitals for small pO2 patients. in
:: refugees for tuberculosis sufferer
:: and 10 This splendid purpose The Y
: men Of The federation will give the
:: support.