The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-10-18
OF Federation
Which Just Adi ourned
Resolutions Adopted by North Dakota Women's Federation
of Clubs Complimentary to Fargo 49,.
Address of Miss Farnsworth on Conservation Won Much
.#@@ Praise From Federation Women =.

, The great convention Of the North
Dakota Federation of Women's clubs
which closed yesterday is something
that will long be remembered by all
the :wimen /, Of the state. That the
meeting was attended by Mrs. Percy
Pennypacker president of the Gem
eral Federation of Women's clubs
made.it noteworthy. |>'s''
The resolutions committee reported
a splendid set Of resolutions Which
were adopted and are as follows: T.,
The committee on resolutions gave
the following report at the meeting
this afternoon:
&The State Federation Of Women's
Clubs expected MUCH in coming to-
Fargo for the charm and sincerity of
Fargo hospitality are well known and
recognized; but the gracious cordial
ity extended to us n the delightful
entertainment accorded us, the atten-
ton to every detail that could d to
our comfort and pleasure have more
than met our expectation.
We extend most grateful hanks
to the club women of Fargo, to the:
management Of the A. c. and Mrs.
Gilbert of Ceres hall, under whose
competent supervision the federation
tea, was carried gut SO splendidly, the
women Of the Crittenton Home board,
to Fargo college, to the Grand theatre,
to. Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. Wheelock
and all others whose efforts have" con-
tributed to the success of the fedora
ton, and ask them to accept assur-
ance of our appreciation expressed fU
so many delightful ways. The State
Federation of Women's Clubs prizes
highly the splendid work done by the
newspaper men and women during
this convention and their interest IN
and sympathy toward the work and
aims Of the federation.
The club women and men Of Fargo
may rest assured that we take with
us delightful memories and that we
return to u homes bearing witness
in terms Of highest praise to the1r
hospitality.
The debt we owe to our. honored
guest, Mrs. Percy Pennypacker, is
manifest. BY her gracious manners
n inspiring talks she has enlarged
our outlook, given us a vision of what
united womanhood can do for the bet
terment of humanity; she has quick
ened our interest in the vital things
of life, the things that are well worth
while and has increased our desire
to give ourselves in service for 9TH
ers. To her we extend u grateful
thanks and appreciation.
The committee on resolutions has
received the following resolutions.
These have had our careful consid-
Grafton. AS a result of conscientious
work we present the following for
your considerations:
A definite aim for n organized
work is necessary. In this we can
prove no exception and take &or our
aim good citizenship. ~F%.I
In order that we may direct our
energies to the best advantage in at
tanning this object,
Resolved that we cooperate with
all the state educational institutions
in. extending their influence for the
uplift of the remote rural districts.
Resolved that we lend our support
to the establishment Of the consolidat-
ed school which, more than any other
agency will secure improved buildings
for school and community. purposes,
We call attention to the need of work
out a rural social survey in this
state and to the great benefits such a
survey would render. ..
Resolved that we commend the wei
fare legislation enacted by recen SEES