The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-11-15

yention in this city, are this after
noon enjoying the hospitality of Mr.
and Mrs. D. S. Jones at their pala
tisl country estate, House-on-N Nebo
at a tea given in their honor. TIL,
trip to Mrs. Jones' was made in auto
mobiles, more than fifty cars being
in the line when they left the city al
two thirty o'clock. This is the second
social feature of the convention, the
first being the reception given last
night at the home of Senator and Mrs.
". NJ, Wilmington.
Two sessions were held today, the
morning meeting being devoted to the
General Federation Institute, and the
District Presidents Conference, which
were held at nine o'clock. The first
was conducted by Mrs. Tullia Brady,
General Federation Secretary and
the latter presided over by the state
President, Mrs. Edward McGehee.
Following the conferences the con-
yention was called to order in the
auditorium with Mrs. j. H. Price pre-
siding. "The Star Spangled Banner"
was sung in unison, led by Miss Lucy
Shannon.
The election of officers which will
take place Friday afternoon will on
ly include the first and second Vice
Presidents and the Recording Secre-
tary The President and the
other state officers were elected at the
last convention and hold over two
years. The officers elected at those
conventions will remain in cffice for
two years. The plan is arranged SO
that all officers do not go out at the
same time, leaving half of the old of
fcers in ranks at each convention.
The Chakchiuma Chapter of the
D. A. R., eomplimented the officers of
the Federation this morning with
lovely boquets, which were very much
appreciated
Greetings by telegraph were ex-
changed with the New York. Illinois
and Texas Federations which are in
session at the present time and
message of good wishes was received
from the General Federation Presi-
dent, Mrs. Josia Evans Cowles, of Cal
itornia.
History of the Federation Of Mis-
sssippi, in booklet form can be Sc
cured by anyone interested by apply
ing at the Confederate Memorial
building during this convention. This
booklet is a good introduction into the
purposes of the Federation and lit- !
tie time devoted to reading it will give
one an insight into what the Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs means to this
state.
The following reports were read
after brief discussions; Mrs. NJ. Collie,
COvington, treasurer; Mrs. E. E. Con-
ner, auditor; Mrs. H. M. Faser, com
mittee on art; Miss Lucy Shannon,
committee on music; Miss Bessie
Street Coburn, committee on civil 4
service reform.
An inspiring address on "The Com
nonsense Of Civil Service" was deliv-
cred by Miss Charlotte Keesler. A
number of instrumental solos were 4,
mterspersed with the reports and ad-
Oresses, making the program both en-
tightening, entertaining and restful
Among other reports submitted at
tne morning session was that of Mrs.
Aooert Phifer, whose untiring efforts
y behalf of the sale of Red Cross
oeais In the state have made possible |
lae great work accomplished in the
ught against tuberculosis. Mrs.
rnifers report was an eye-opener to
'he real conditions that exist.
Mrs. ]. H. Fox, made report on
we Public Health conditions in the
'ate and while complimenting the
0ealth officials upon the splendid
work accomplished in the past few
,eafs urged that the work not be al
0~ed 70 stop but that it be pushed
iOrward until every condition not con-
uueiSe to the health of the individual
'h0 the community be removed.
IN the list of clubs represented at
aF F convention published in this paper
uesoay one was left out, the local
s"'nmlttee not having been notified Of
= intention of the delegate to attend.
-As club is that Of Goodman, repre-
snted by Mrs. W. J. Nelson.
luncheon was served promptly at
We've o'clock.
I snort session was held after lunch
M Prior to the start on the trip to
@n Jones at two thirty, and was de-
o'eo to conference on Education,
.pnancted by Miss Marian Paslay, Of
V !. / & G. faculty, and Miss Mamie
'sskiey, Of Winona. This conference
~ oe concluded at the nights session
'ae convention. Addresses were
,.lNered at the afternoon session by