Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-05-01
That caIdwelI Convention.


Id in q broad way, was cminently
s6kssful. II accomplished the things
Eset for itself and save for few minor
details, reflected much credit on the
congress. and not only gave great plea
sure and satisfaction TO the delegates,
but convinced those Caldwell people
that their share in the convention was
keenly appreciated and enjoyed by
their guests. In fact, its success was
due mainly to the Caldwell people who
not only gave freely through their de-
licious luncheon, of their fine hospital
ity. but contributed the best in every
thing, by way of music and addresses
Tho fine music furnished by Profess
sors Beale and Clifford could be eS-
celled by none In the state, while the
magnificent address by superintendent
Clifford of tho Caldwell schools. on
'Nocntional Guidance was the intel
lectual climax of the convention.
And there was Mrs. r. r. Scatterday
whose graceful bearing, magnetic per-
sonality and brilliant address of well
come left on the convention the inn
. preston of a woman capable of great
Killings and possessing all the qualities
|of a leader Her election as first vice
or district president was a recognition
of her worth, and the congress will do
well to keep an eye on her as coming
president.
President McFadden as presiding Of
ficer was at her best-bright witty,
earnest and alert, she gave an inspiring
address In surveying the field and
pointing out the needs of the congress,
she caught the larger vision of a
triumphant order whose compelling
motive was service. She scorned those
who half heartedly took up the work,
asking what there was in it for them
and stressed the fact that the congress
had no room for those whose incentive
was what they could get out of it. The
supreme question of every member
should be not what can ! get, but what
service can | render
The program WAS handled with de-
liberation, giving TO the more important
features, due consideration and discuss
sion, save perhaps, the resolutions
which in view of their Importance, did
not receive the time they should. The
writer regards as unwise, the custom
Of placing resolutions at the close
where they arc usually rushed through
in bunch for want of time, and after
most of the members have gone.
itSt TGSOluilOHS WHICH upDtdI bG-
low, form in sense, the platform Of
the congress, and should be carefully
read and discussed in regular meeting
by every circle in the state.
The Round Table.
The problems listed under the round
table We're fully discussed and disposed
of in manner satisfactory to the con :
gress. Some Of them were an eye open
40 MANY ilIIr1ipaffpg r1aftnra "a
had hitherto been hazy and pcrpleXinG
to circles and members. We surmise
that hereafter there will be no circles
unpaid at the close of the year. They
will understand fully their obligations
to the state congress, and will measure
up to expectations.
8 What was OF chief concern TO the
congress was the $50 pledged for the
coming year. Yes large, in view of the
generous sums raised and spent fol
local needs by the rural members OF
very modest means and homes. Had
time been allowed, this sum could
easily have been raised to 500 or more
And the work so well begun should be
carried to completion by those circles
and members still unpledged, Every
Individual member should pledge s1.0t
which makes her a sustaining member
and puts her on the list to be publish.
4 ed In the year book.
Another move of great significance
to the congress was the recommenda-
tion for reorganization. eliminating the
city congress and substituting there
for, the combined city and county or
ganiZation.
Another recommendation made by