| 48INTEREST 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. Ths 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 displey 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.
| 48INTEREST 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. Ths 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 displey 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. |
