The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1919-07-17
CONVENTION
Under Auspices of State Federation
of Women's Clubs Grand Rally
is Held at the Armory. &
Splendid Program of Addresses and
Musical Numbers is Enjoyed
by Large Audience.

The public rally held at the armory
last Thursday, July 10, under the
auspices of the Minnesota Federation
of Women's clubs was a success in
every sense Of the word.
The weather was perfect and the
only regrettable feature was that on
account Of the press of work occa-
stoned by the early maturing of crops.
few women from the country were
able to attend. There were something
like $50 in attendance and, although
the program was long, most Of the
audience staid through the last rum
Der.
The armory was tastefully decorat-
ed with flags and wild flowers. In
large letters, cleverly and gracefully
formed from flowers against white
background, I'M. F. w. C. Welcome, !"
greeted the eye from the stage as soon
as one entered the auditorium.
The Princeton band, out of compli-
ment to the Civic Betterment club,
played number of selections at noon
in front of the armory, after which
they were served with lunch by the
club members in the armory dining
room. That the boys appreciated tire
viands was evident from the fact that
they serenaded the ladies serving
them downstairs, and also the ones
who were eating the picnic lunch with
the visitors upstairs. The band con-
cert, added much to the enjoyment Of
the day.
The program in the afternoon
opened with the singing Of "America"
by all present, led by H. A. Garrison,
with Mrs. S.. M. Anderson at the piano
and accompanied by Miss Joyce Pet
terson on the violin.
A brief greeting was given by Mrs.
J. F. Peterson, who as county secre-
tary for the M. F. w. c., presided
during the afternoon. She stated that
this rally was made possible through
the efforts of the Civic Betterment
club Of Princeton, which, as the only
active federated club in the county,
assumed all the expense and made all
the arrangements.
Much praise is due the Civic Better
ment clup and especially it's. capable
and faithful president, Mrs. j. c..
Herdliska, for carrying through the
plans for a county rally. These raj
lies are generally given only in coun-
ties where there are a number of
federated clubs to assume the response
bility.
The Woman's Study club of Prince
ton has retained it's place in the fed
Grafton but has not yet resumed it's
study work.
H. A. Garrison was given time on
the program to speak few words
to advertise the chautauqua, which is
to be in Princeton the end of the
month, and of which he is manager.
The musical numbers during the
afternoon were very enjoyable, serv-
ing as refreshing relaxation from
the strain of listening to long pro-
gram Of addresses.
The first number was charming,
sung as it was, by Miss Jean Bruner
of Minneapolis with a violin obligato
played by Miss Joyce Peterson. Mrs.
s. S. Peterson accompanied on the
piano. The encore, Scotch song, was
equally attractive. Miss Eileen Kali
her, accompanied by Miss Joyce
Briggs, sang twice in her usual sweet
unaffected manner. H. A. Garrison,
although appearing late on the pro-
gram, was forced to respond to an en-
core. His singing is always a treat.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Milne.
DR.. John Sundwall, professor Of
hygiene at the state university, gave
the first address, and it was indeed an
able one; setting forth the needs for
the active and hearty cooperation Of
all toward the prevention Of distase.
He spoke at length on the needless
loss of life by people of all ages, from
the tiny infant up to those of mature
and even advanced age. This new
system of health measures seeks to
prevent rather than to cure. Measures
are taken to discover and eliminate
disease before it makes serious in
roads upon the individual or has had
a chance to spread to other individuals.
A public health nurse is one Of the
means of carrying ont this
system along practical lines. Incipient
diseases discovered and eliminated
in childhood would lessen if not ulti-
mately eradicate disease.
DR.. Sundwall's advice was intended
to arouse interest in the lately formed
Mile Laos County Public Health as