The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-07-11
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dentials and elections committee led
a discussion on "The Problem of the
Alternate" Mrs. Murray has inter
ested herself in the business side of
the General Federation, and will no
doubt bring up this matter for action
at the biennial in New York in May,
1916.
The 'Tdeal Biennial,' prepared the
way for the aplans for the New York
biennial" the former subject covered
by your director, the latter by Mrs.
Francis D. Everett, chairman of the
program committee for the biennial,
and Miss Mary Garrett Hay of New
York.
The Ideal Biennial" gave a brief
sketch of the growth and mission of
the General Federation, preparation
for biennials, less complex and varied
programs, few speakers of very i'm
portant topics, delegates to have the
opportunity to express themselves,
not SO many addresses and confer
ences, and fewer entertainments. 'tLet
US not forget that the size of our
world is determined by the measure
of love we put into it. Let US trans
late our measure of love into realiza-
ton of a Federation of WomenS
Clubs in every country of the world.
Can we picture the world of today
as it might have been with women as
moulders of public opinion? May the
mother of the world wide federation
be cur great American General Fed
GRAFTON of Wonen's Clubs.
Miss Hay and Mrs. Everett outlined
the plans for the New York biennial.
The delegates were given the oppor-
tunity to express their wishes.
DR.. NJ. H. Marvin of Olympia,
Washington, spoke on a minimum
Wage Commission.
DR.. Calvin T. White, secretary of
the Oregon state board of health,
gave fine ideas as to ''How Women's
Clubs can cooperate with boards of
health in disease prevention"
DR.. Lillian C. Irwin of Seattle, was
! clear and forceful in regard to the
solution of many social problems
through the development of eugenic
teaching and legislation.
Governor lister of Washington,
and his wife, were present at several
sessions. The governor spoke on
"Prison Reform in the State of Wash
ington."
Mrs. Eugene Reilly and Miss Mary
Garrett Hay gave the plans for re-
organization as set forth by the states
of Tennessee and North Carolina.
Miss Lutte E. Stearns of Wiscon-
sin, conducted the question box.
Mrs. Eugene Reilly read resolutions
on courtesy.
Under the direction of Mrs. F. s.
Wardwell, chairman of the depart
ment of music of the General Fedora
ton, recital was given on Thursday
evening. A quartette composed Of
soloists gave several selections, and
each member Of the quartette con-
tributed a solo.
The gem of the evening was the adj
dress on woman and Peace Move
ment," given by DR.. David Starr Jor-
dan, president of Leland Stanford, Jr.
University. At the conclusion of this
address, the audience, which packed
this immense church until standing
room was at premium, rose, anG
sang America"
This brought to close the council
of 1915, one of the most inspiring
ever held. Perfect order and gooc
hunor prevailed, a splendid spirit Of
earnest inquiry was manifest, The
officers presided with grace and pre-
cision. The council of 1915 was &
step forward toward the high aims
and fine ideals which give to the Gen
eral Federation of Women's Clubs {
unique place among national organi
cations.
MRS. VIM. B. YOUNG,
General Federation Director for Flo
rida. Jacksonville, Fla.