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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. 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 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 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 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 recieving.

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. 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 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 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 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 recieving.