The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-01


are expected to arrive this afternoon
Parliamentary rules were closely
followed in the general session when
several corrections were made to the
minutes read of the executive board
meeting, held earlier in the morning.
In opening the general session the
chaplain, Mrs. o. Washington, led the
devotionals. Then the state song, 30
Washington" was sung with fervor.
Three Prizes Offered
Mrs. Amanda Jackson of Everett
headed the credentials committee and
was assisted by Mrs. Helen Smith of
Tacoma, Mrs. D. Woods of Yakima,
Mrs. d. L. Harril of Spokane and
Mrs. NJ. Harris of Seattle. Mrs. N. J.
Asberry of Tacoma, state president,
who was in charge of the meeting,
appointed Mrs. Minnie Bell of Seat
tie. Mrs. Flora Dawson of Yakima
and Mrs. Ira Grady of Tacoma on the
resolutions committee. They will
bring in their report at the final ses-
sion.
Delegates evidenced much interest
this morning in the three prize con-
tests, with exhibits in connection
with ench. A hope chest, which had
been filled bv members of the or
ganization with everything a CHOPPER"
could wish for, is to be awarded Fri
dav night to the member who has
sold the most tickets in the popular
ity contest.
A silver loving cup, which is to be
awarded to the club making the best
showing in the art exhibit, is going
to cause the judges plenty of worry,
for it will be hard to pick the best
= exhibit. There are plaques, lamp
shades, beautiful embroidery work.
hand decorated china, patch quilts
and the like.
Bible Contest Also
These exhibits. which are open to
the public, also include embroidered
pillow cases which win be awarded as
a prize in the Bible contest. The
delegate giving the greatest number
of correct answers to questions taken
from the books of Luke and the Acts
will win this prize.
Reports of officers and reading of
the recommendation will take place
in the early part cf the afternoon and
are to be followed by an interracial
program. Mrs. Glenna Norwood of
Everett will speak on the Negro club
woman. Mrs G.. c. Sims of Yakima
will talk on Negro music and COM
position, Mrs. M. F. Du Bois of Yaki.
ma will discuss the Indian woman OF
today and Mrs. Matte Oliver of Sc.
attle will report on the Jewish won.
ems council.
Instead of having the welcoming
exercises at the opening session, this
convention will have its exercises or
the opening night. Highlights OF
tonight's session, which will be pre-
sided over by Mrs. Anna Scott, first
honorary president, will include vel
coming addresses by Yakima mnnici
pal. church and club officials and ;
response by Mrs. Matte Oliver o.
Seattle. Mrs N. ]. Asberry of Ia
coma will deliver the presidents an
dress at o D. m. A collection for th'
educational scholarship fund will b.
taken.
Numerous reports will be given to
morrow and nomination of officers i
slated for 8 80 in the afternoon. A
3 o'clock the. Yakima group will leat
in the singing of spirituals. The eve
ming session will be devoted to al
educational program with Mrs. d. L
Harril as mistress of ceremonies
Speakers will be Mrs. Minnie Bell o
Seattle, Mrs. Glenna Norwood an
Mrs. j. Holmes of Everett, Mrs. Wcr
ther Hamilton and Mrs. c. H. McCab
of Tacoma.
Will Tour Valley
Club reports and round table dis
cussions are scheduled for Frida
morning, with memorial services
completion of unfinished bushes
end election of Officers on the aftel
noon docket. This will be fol lowe
bv the adoption of resolutions, insta
lationiof officers and awarding of tn
hope chest. silver cup and Bible priz
by Mrs. Idells Robinson.
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