Gunnison news-champion., 1922-05-12

Women's Clubs, which convened in
Gunnison last Friday and Saturday,
was u complete success in every par
ticular. The splendid program given
during the two-day session was i'm
teresting from beginning TO end; nor
was there q dull moment Throughout
the meeting.
Club women from various towns in
the district were in attendance and
nine delegates outside of those from
Gunnison clubs, were present.
Following is the list Of registra-
ton:
Mrs. X. E. Parkinson, Mrs. Carl
Bode, Mrs. F. A. Duncan, Mrs. Ferno,
Salida; Mrs. Rice. Ouray; Mrs. w. w.
Mckee, Mrs. H.F. Lake, Jr., Mrs. An
ma Trevarthen. Mrs. J. NJ. Thornell,
Mrs. Alice Eastman, Mrs. Rena Hur-
ley, Mrs. Helen Sills, Gunnison.
The first session Of the convention
was at / 80 Friday, at the ]. o. o. +.
Hall, the spacious assembly room be-
ing tastefully decorated for the oc-
casion. Quite an attendance of town
folks were present to enjoy the pro-
| gram.
| The meeting opened with singing
Of America" by the assembly, fol-
lowed by invocation by Rev. VIM. L.
Jones of the Community Church.
c. II. Stone, president Of the Rotary
Club, gave the address of welcome
from the city extending to the visitors
a hearty welcome. Mrs. Margaret
White OIeary, past District Presi-
dent, also welcomed the convention in
an inspiring address, which was re-
sponded to by Mrs. C. A. Robinson,
Southwest District President, from
San Acacio, Colo. Reading of the
minutes came next. followed by report
Of credentials committee and pro-
gram committee, and adoption of con-
stitution which called for a third vice.
president the honor falling to Mrs.
Ruth Sullivan of Gunnison; resolu-
tons committee was appointed.
During the afternoon session
the program was interspersed
with musical numbers; Miss Wilma
Doig sang beautiful solo, and Miss
Hazel May rendered piano solo.
Interesting talks were given by Mrs.
Parkinson of Salida, on "Child We'll
fare; Mrs. Rice, of Ouray, discussed
Community Service, and Mrs. Thos.
Day, of Buena Vista, had for her sub
ject: "State Legislation"
At eight o'clock, a reception was
rendered the visitors ut the l. o. O. +.
Hall, at which almost the entire city,
as well as large numbers from sur
rounding sections, wre present. A
most enjoyable evening was spent,
and O fine program carried out with
out single hitch. The address of
the evening was given by Mrs. L. A.
Miller, state president, from Colorado
Springs. Her address was very in
teresting. Mrs. Miller is much of q
poet and gave several original selec-
tons which were heartily applauded
Most Of Friday evenings program
consisted Of musical and vocal num-
bers and readings. Mrs. B. H. Jor-
Rensen sang a selection in her usual
fine style. At the close of the even
Ing, Mrs. Jorgenssn and Miss Helen
Hatch sang duet, accompanied by
Miss Edwyl Redding. Readings by
MRS. George Damson and Miss Esther
Arterberry were greatly enjoyed. A
violin solo by Miss Alpha Sigfrid and
. piano solo by Miss Margaret Owen,
were two attractive numbers.
While here, the visiting club men,
bers were guests Of Gunnison club
lzdies. After . restful nights sleep,
the convention was wide-awake Satur-
day morning and ready for business
at the opening hour, $50. with Mrs.
Robinson presiding. After the Lords
Prayer, said in unison, Miss Norma
Gribb0n rendered q vocal solo, follow
ed by roll call Of clubs. The conven-
tion was indeed fortunate in having
among its speakers, Mrs. C. C. Ault,
Of Colorado Springs, recording secre-
tary Of state association, and Mrs. A.
G. Fish. state press and president of
Colorado Made Goods club. Both
ladies gave talk at this meeting,
Mrs. Ault having for her subject,
citizenship" but added to her talk
considerable explanation on the "Col-
orado Club Woman" Of which she and
Mrs. L. A. Miller are editors.
Mrs. Fish gave splendid talk on
Colorado Made Goods" the object Of
her discourse being to induce the
women to call for Colorado-made
goods in buying and marketing, em-
phazing sugar, in particular, from an
industrial standpoint. Mrs. Fish also
spoke on "What Colorado Means to
Ne" mentioning lack Of historical
data which has been greatly neglect
ed. Mrs. Fish mentioned Captain,
Guhnison, one Of our four great pio-
neers, Pike, Long, Fremont and Capt.
Gunnison. She suggested that we
should have pictures Of Captain Gun
nis0n in public places, and called at
tention to the fact that people of
Colorado do not half appreciate the
wonders Of our state. lt was indeed
an inspiring talk and was listened to
with great interest =.
The presidents Of diMereut e3ubaa
the district gavs threeminute re-
ports on activities Of tie towns which
Itheir clubs represented.
Miss Spith, Field Secretary, Anti
Tahecn!aqe Association. spoke On
~ work 8spoft of tie Resolution
C6mmittee Anis3led the forenoon
oeaeion, ~ ~ ad3oaaod - IL II
Vetas wheEs 1nnekeen vns served. a
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