The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-10-08

An Epoch IN ClubdOm,
The thirteenth annual conception
of the West Virginia Federation OF
Women's Clubs win be held at Wheel
ing from October "a to 81.
This convention will mark an epoch
in clubdom of the state. The pro
gram attractions are of an unusual
order, and were planned with a def
mite purpose Of setting before the
clubs the important work OF the
state federation as well as the gener-
al federation. Many conferences
have been arranged where new and
old plans will be thoroughly dis
cussed.
The list OF speakers is headed by a
trio Of distinguished women, Miss Ju-
liza Lathrop, Miss Helen v. Boswell
and Mrs. Roy Emery Fletcher
The following tribute, in the Sep
TENDER issue of civic publication, is
an expression Of the national senti-
ment regarding Miss Lathrop:
ITO Julia c. Lathrop, public SER
want, associate at Hull House, form
erly member OF the Illinois state
board Of charities and now chief Of
the children's bureau Of the United
States department OF labor, scientific
investigator of child welfare, able ad-
ministrator gifted with social Wis
ion, this number of the public ser
want is dedicated because OF her eff
tlclent administration Of the chill
dren's bureau and because sbe is de-
veloping in large and human way
with keen social insight the com
mission OF the children's bureau to in
vestigate and report upon all matters
pertaining to the welfare OF children
and child life among all classes Of
our people"
With Miss Lathrop as the star at
traction on the opening day. the con-
VENT will start vi an inpctus
that will be felt throughout the ses-
sions.
1t is planned to have Miss Lathrop
for two sessions. Tuesday afternoon
her address will be on "Immigra-
tIon," topic with which she has long
been familiar. In the evening she
will talk of BABY Welfare" These
two subjects are of vital Importance
to West Virginia.
A conference for club presidents is
a new feature to be tried at this con
vention. 1t will take the form of a
luncheon at which time reports will
be given. This will afford an ex-
change Of problems and plans that
should prove of inestimable value. |
Plans are also being made for a press |
luncheon, where those Interested in |
the publicity end of club work may
confer together.
Miss Kate oglebay. vice president |
of the National Educational Dramat- |
ic League, and national chairman of
junior work of the league, comes with |
an interesting story to tell Of the
community spirit that was aroused
in New York last spring when she
organized half million young peo-
pie in connection with the Shakes J
peare tercentenary. ,
The Shakespeare Masque, written
by Percy MacKaye, given in the sta
dunn of City College, was the focus
around which the New York celebra-
ton conferred. 1t was the first time
that a single dominant note was In
troduced into the recreation Of a
whole city. Everywhere school chill
dren of all ages were participating
with folk dances, pageantry or plays.
Miss oglebay will bring message
that should carry inspirations to
those town and country clubs who
are searching for community enter
tainment.
The hostess Wheeling clubs have
been indefatigable in their efforts to
provide for every detail OF their part
in the entertainment of their guests.
They are looking forward to record
breaking attendance. Miss Agnes
Wilson, of 224S Chapline street,
Wheeling, is chairman Of the hotels
committee, and can be addressed for
rates, reservations. and the like.