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INTEREST CENTERS IN
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Proceedings of Yesterday's Session
--Mrs. Peattie Arrives and Is
Accorded Pleasant Reception.

Delegates of State Federation of
Woman's Clubs Now Involved
in Club Politics.

Special Dispatch to the World-Herald.
Wayne, Neb., Oct. 9. --The morning session
of the convention of Woman's clubs
was opened by President Mrs. Draper
Smith and was devoted to reports of
clubs of which forty-one were represented
and eighty-three delegates present.

Reports indicated especially gratifying
work in club extension, library making
and civic and art studies.

In the reports Mrs. McKillup of Seward
scored a decided success in rhyme; Stanton
reported a young woman's club;
North Bend a handsome woman's club,
and Plattsmouth admitted asking the assistance
of the men in carrying out literary
work, while the Genoa club coyly
declared they were said to run the town.

Mrs. Draper Smith declares the development
of chid nature to be the paramount
object of club work.

Mrs. Heller of Omaha is here in the interest
of help for kindergarten work
among negro children, claiming the race
problem will be solved when we train the
younger members into rounded character
as kindergarten education alone does.

Mrs. Etta R. Holmes of Kearney is
arousing much interest in industrial reformatory
work.

The greatest interest centers in the
coming election of officers. This year's
force are deservedly popular. Their efforts
in the direction of economy and
simple business methods have been
greatly appreciated. There is talk of having
an early election, as many prominent
women leave before Friday morning.

Omaha delegates are all in and many
visitors with them, among whom are Mrs.
Hoobler, Mrs. Heller, Mrs. Keysor, Miss
Margaret McCarthy, Mrs. Damon, Miss
Laura Gregg and Mrs. Pratt.

Mrs. Hall of Lincoln has a fine display
of pictures in the lecture room of the
Presbyterian church, where the meetings
are held, among them being some fine
work by local artists.

Wayne people have displayed artistic
taste and talent in the decoration of their
homes and business houses. The decorations
are in the white and yellow club
colors. The citizens of the town seem inspired
by the one impulse of hospitality.

Upon the opening of the afternoon session
at 2 o'clock, Mrs. Towne of Omaha
moved that each club belonging to the
federation be requested to give an entertainment
and devote proceeds to the help
of southern kindergartens. The motion
carried and club delegates were instructed
to consult with their clubs and
report to Mrs. Heller, who has the matter
in charge.

Last year's unfinished business was then
taken up and the amendment making the
presidents of federated clubs the nominating
committee carried.

The amendment making annual dues of
clubs of fifty or under $3 instead of $2
was carried. Upon objection the vote was
reconsidered.

The art session, with Mrs. Hall of Lincoln
in the chair, was much enjoyed. Mrs.
A. W. Field of Lincoln had a fine paper
on "Benefits Derived from the Study of
Art." Mrs. Jennie Keysor of Omaha
spoke earnestly on "Art Study in
Woman's clubs" and explained her outline
of art study for clubs.

Interesting papers were read by Mrs.
Morey of Hastings on "American Potteries,"
and Miss Butterfield of Omaha on
"American Pottery at the Pan-American
Exhibition." Mrs. Belle Perfect of Omaha
spoke on "Western Potteries" and Mrs.
Fuller of Ashland on "Public Influence
on Ceramic Workers."

The federation voted a special business
session at the close of meeting. The
amendment to increase the annual dues
from $2 to $3 was passed to go into effect
one year hence. To relieve present
lack of funds a voluntary contribution of
$1 from each club in the state federation
will be asked, thus doing away with a
per capita tax.

A motion was carried to instruct the
nominating committee to report the ballot
after the close of the Thursday morning
session that the vote might be taken
at the afternoon session, enabling the
convention to close Thursday evening.

A reception to the federation was held
in the evening at the beautiful home of
Mrs. John T. Bresslor, president of the
Wayne federation. Receiving with Mr.
and Mrs. Bressler, were the guests of
honor, Mrs. Elia W. Peattie of Chicago
and Miss Margaret J. Evans, vice presidents
of the general federation, also the
officers of the state federation and the presidents
of the federated clubs. The house
was profusely decorated with American
Beauty roses, palms and ferns. The
Wayne Mandolin club discoursed sweet
music and the Wayne Juvenile club
served dainty refreshments. The costumes
and women were unusually beautiful.
Mrs. Parkhurst of Chicago accompanied
Mrs. Peattie and assisted in
receiving.