The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-05-14

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cided to accept the invitation from
the Travel Glass OF Fairmont and
the next meeting will be held at that
place. The thanks OF the ladies were
extended to the clubs of Springfield
and Lake Crystal for their kind In
yitations. IRIS. Conant then consid-
cred the endowment fund, which is
to be $1,000. II was moved and passed
that the president be allowed to add
any committees that she felt were
needed. Miss Rebb, treasurer pro
TEN In the absence of Mrs. J. S. Toll
version of Fulda, gave the treasur-
er's report. and II was moved and
passed that all reports be accepted.
Mrs. C.. l.. Atwood of st. Cloud, state
president, was called upon and gave
a brief talk telling of the ACCESSIBILITY
of having community houses. Mrs.
George ]. Allen OF Rochester, presi-
dent OF the first district federation,
stated that these community houses
were generally built by the business
men OF town. and that In Rochester
the community house had been built
by the Commercial club.
Luncheon at Noon.
Mrs. G.. ID. Snow, chairman of the
luncheon committee, extended a cor
dial invitation TO the ladies TO have
luncheon at noon in the church din
ing room, and Mrs. Conant then in
formed the ladies of the luncheon to
be given this afternoon by the ladies
of the normal school faculty to the
club women at Daniel Buck hall al
Sis this afternoon.
Miss Eleanor Quimby then sang
Dreamy Days." by Ashford and
Awake. IT'S Day." by Barbour. Miss
Quimby possesses sweet and well
trained voice and was enthusiastic
ally applauded, responding with an
encore number. Mrs. c. J. Holman
as chairman OF the credential com
mittee, then gave her report showing
that there were sixty-nine delegates
registered. twenty six clubs and
eighteen towns represented. Election
of officers concluded the business Of
the morning.
Addresses Were Inspiring.
Inspiring. and helpful addresses
and beautiful musical numbers mark
ed last nights program OF the Sec
ond District Federation of Womens
clubs meetings. being held in the
Presbyterian church in this city, and
the large audience in attendance re-
ceived the different numbers on the
program with appreciative applause
Mankato high school glee clubs un-
der the direction OF Miss Fanny Pit
cher. opened the evenings entertain
ment. the boys and girls clubs sing
ing "Estudiantina, by Lacrome al
their first number. after which the
girls club sang Wake. Miss Indy
by Warner. Miss Anna Lee. assisted
by the boys glee club sang "Oh
Danube Blue" from Baron Hum.
bug" and Moszkowski's Venetian
Summer Night" was sung by tho
boys and girls clubs. The young
people sang with spirit and good mu-
steal effect. each selection affOrdlne
much pleasure to their audience.
Mrs. c. Il. Conant Of Wells, presi-
dent OF the Second District Fedora
ton then took charge OF the pro-
gram, and introduced the speakers ol
the evening in a few well chosen
words. and I'm her gracious way. Mrs
Benjamin ID. Smith of this city, mem.
Der Of the Mankato school board. was
tho first speaker. and delivered 8
comprehensive address on "Closei
Co Operation Between the Home anc
the School," the subject being the
general theme to be discussed by the
ladies during the meetings.
Education Of Race.
Education of the race Is the mair
occupation OF mankind" Mrs. Smith
stated in opening her talk. and wen
on to show how education from gen.
Grafton to generation had preserved
benefited and aided i'm uplifting tn,
race. and how since the world begar
every advancement had been the re,
suit of education. which had marked
all the efforts of the race towart
higher civilization and a nobler man
hood. She briefly reviewed what ed
ucation has consisted OF i'm the past
and how men had gradually learned
to profit by the past and could nov
see farther into the future. II wa.
inevitable that education should com,
to be OF the greatest concern 10 ;
state, as self government depended
upon ii. Education must be, first O
all, family concern. held Mrs
Smith. When the school and HON,
would cooperate the best result.
would be obtained. we expect muci
OF our schools and have the right /,
do so as we contribute SO much to-
ward their maintenance. but shall W,
insist that the teachers have all tn,
care Of the pupils? Who is RESPONSE
BILE for the child the eleven hours o
school days, when they are out o
school, and the Saturdays. holiday,
and vacations, when the child Is no
In school? The chief OF police, or tn,
parents? Many influences enter int,
child's life and help to mould tn,
character of the future citizen" Tn,
speaker went on to suggest what tn,
teacher should do to help mould tn,
characters In the right way. Il Is ma.
tural for a child to think.
What Is Expected Of Home.
We expect the school to teach In,
brain. eyes, ears, hands and In fac
everything. including courtesy ant
ambition. and virtues of all kinds
What do we expect the home I,
teach? All OF these. except the actua
instruction in the text books. The on,
object In view is the best develop.