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Show UTAH CLUB WOMEN MEET tS & PROHIBITION IS DISCUSSED ANNUAL REPORTS ' READ MRS. A. .T. GORHAM of Salt Lake City, president of State Federation of Women's clubs, who is presiding at twentieth annual meeting. Delegates Welcomed to Convention Con-vention City by Mayor and Committee. By Staff Correspondent. BRIG HAM CITY, Oct. 14. The twonlioth annual session of tho Utah Federation of Women's clubs met hero this morning with about sevonty-fivc sevonty-fivc delegates in attendance. Tho majority ma-jority of the delegation arrived ou the official train over the Oregon Short Lino at 10 o'clock. Tho train was met at Ogden 03' three members of the local hospitality committee, Mrs. J. L. JnmoF, Mrs. J. Scott .Ton-son .Ton-son and Mrs. Wynn L. Eddy, and the visitors wore assigned to tho homes of Brigham City residents, whore thoy will bo entertained during their stay hero. The opening session of tho convention conven-tion was held at tho Third ward chapel, beginning at .10:30 o'clock, aud was presided over by Mrs. A. M. Morrill Mor-rill of Brigham City. "America" was sung. Mrs. Sarah P. Stone gave the invocation in-vocation and tho address" of welcome from the city was made by Mayor It. Ij. I'ishburn, .Tr. Mayor Pishburn said that most at tho civic und moral improvement of Brigham City was duo to its woman's clubs. He dwelt upon the excellence of its school system, the beauty of its homos and considered tho fact that the town was free from saloons aud gambling houses an especial cause for congratulation. The last he thought directly di-rectly due to tho influence of the Brigham City club women. Welcomed to City. Mrs, "Wynn L. Eddy welcomed the visitors on the part of the club women. Slio also eniphasizod tho fact that Brigham City was a dry town, und said that prohibition was one of the greatest great-est advantages, Sho said that if the club women of Salt lako and Ogden would get busy toward eliminating eliminat-ing tho sale of liquor from thoir cities that tho Brigham City men would not bo often go south with largo suit cases. Mrs. A. .7. Oorham of Salt Lake, president of tho federation, responded to tho words of wolcomo in place of Mrt. J. W. Alrd of Provo, who was unable to be present at the meeting. Mrs, Oorham wittily romarkod that sho was glad to bo assured that Brigham Brig-ham City was such a safe place. If tho saloons and gambling houses were not closed sho was afraid that tho delegates to the convention might fall by the wayside. The meuting was thou turned ovor to Mrs. tSorham and tho flrat buslnoBB sossion began. The roports from the (Continued on Pago Two.) - CMf'1 .- ' IV ' " i k'c-Jt ICLUB WOMEN OF STATE MEET; j 75 DELEGATES IN ATTENDANCE (Oontinuod from Page One.) ) officers of tho federation occupied the i morning, that, of the president talcing precedence. It outlined tho work ol' the federation in the past and fjavo man' valuable suggestions for .the future. fu-ture. President's Report Read. it. was delivered by Mrs. G orb. am in her characteristic, graceful aud forceful, force-ful, way. It follows in full: To the Members of the Utah Federation Federa-tion of Women's Clubs; The time has come aguln when we arc about to puss another milestone, when, according to cusiom, we stop for a moment to give a searching glance over the twelve months just passed, hi order to realize our successes suc-cesses and failures, and from them evolve a plan for our future progress. prog-ress. So much remains undone which we hoped to see accomplished that one's first impression Is that of discouragement; discour-agement; but this Is Instantly replaced re-placed with the conviction of llnal victory when we reflect upon the conscientious con-scientious effort, the really heroic devotion de-votion of the workers around us, and we tind comfort In Browning's statement state-ment that " 'TJs not what man does that exalts him. But what man would do." Certainly our aims are high and our loyalty unquestioned, so we must be happy with the sure, though somewhat some-what slow, upward climb. TJie officers and tho chairmen of our several standing committees are to give you their reports in full, and T do not wish to intrude upon their domain, nor In any way spoil the story which they have to tell you, so my report must necessarily be somewhat some-what general; a superficial glance over the whole field. Expresses Appreciation. Let us pause In passing, though, to express our appreciation of the efforts ef-forts of these chairmen and to give them the credit of leading us where we are today. Wo owe them much and no opportunity to express our indebtedness in-debtedness should be neglected. A word of gratitude Is due also to the other organizations of women, .who have stood shoulder to shouldor with the women of the federation In accomplishing certain desired changes in our state laws. Their willingness to help us cany out our plans and their hearty co-operation is a source of deepest satisfaction. It Is one of the experiences which will .be a treasured memory. One of our privileges which wo should not overlook Is that of having one of the General Federation officers on our state board of directors. In spite of her duties In connection with the larger body, Mrs. McMahon has saved part of her time to give to the state Interests; has used her wider knowledge to keep us In touch and In harmony with the greater plans of tho national organization. Surely, with so many advantages, with so many co-workers, our federation should go on- to bettor and better thlngs The Importance and worth of our federation has been recognized by other organizations, both state and national, and through your representees represen-tees your federation has responded. The directors of the Utah Chautauqua Chau-tauqua set aside one day as Woman's Wom-an's day, on which the W. C. T. U.. the Relief society, the General and Slate Federations were represented by speakers. In this connection, let me sav there should be a concerted effort through the clubs of the state to make known more clearly the advantages ad-vantages of this annual Chautauqua and to sec that at least a few from each club are In attendance, so that some of the feast of good things might be carried to every part of tho state. We must come to understand that It is really a valuable opportunity, oppor-tunity, In losing which we are Infinitely In-finitely poorer. Able speakers, excellent ex-cellent round-table talks, new plans and ideas for household management form part of the pleasing variety of the ten days' course. Especial Distinction. The Federation of Women's Clubs was the only organization of women represented upon the local executive committee for the "National Education association, which met in Salt Lake City In July. This was a distinction which should be properly appreciated. While the weekly committee meetings for a period of four months is something some-thing the Individual might wish to escape, the fact that one was representing repre-senting the federation made a pleasure pleas-ure out of what might have been a burden. The Utah branch of the National Peace society also honored our fed- eratlon by asking the president to speak on Ponce Sunday at the mass meeting In the tabernacle ,at Salt Lake City; again the only women's organization represented. These are In no sense personal affairs, and they are mentioned only to bring home to you the fact that the federation does mean something and ddes stand for something In our state. We ore recognized rec-ognized as one of the forces for uplift, up-lift, so It behooves us to hold our banner higher and carry It even more proudly than wc have done in days past. In these days of excitement and interest in-terest In the equal suffrage question, there Is a heavy responsibility resting upon us as women of a slate where equal 'suffrage has existed for so many years, Not a week goes by that the mail does not bring one or more letters asking for our position regarding regard-ing this or that question relating to suffrage; what percentage of our women rjally vote, what reforms have been brought about because of our voting; what Influence wo have as t voters, as legislators, etc. Much is expected of us, and if wc wish to be of the greatest help to the cause in other states, a definite effort should be made by each one to become better bet-ter informed on questions of real Importance Im-portance and to use wisely our vole aud our Influence so that Utah shall bo foremost In wholesome laws a credit to the equal suffrage idea. As club women, wo havo not taken advantage ad-vantage of thl3 as we should. It might be well for our legislative committee com-mittee to make an outline of study , for our clubs, not only as to the things which we wish to see accomplished, accom-plished, but the reason why, and tho method how, to accomplish them. Great Satisfaction. A matter of great satisfaction during dur-ing the past year was that our contribution con-tribution to the General Federation endowment fund was entirely raised, and that Utah was among the first few states to be able io report 100 per cent. Our efficient chairman. Mrs. Blakely, receives the thanks of the entire federation, as she reports her work completed in such good time. The organization of the Salt Lake City Association of Clubsr-a little over a year ago, Is one evidence of the growth of club work and club spirit in our state. Formerly It was possible possi-ble for tho State Federation board to manage and direct all the work, but as the responsibilities and burdens Increased, n division of duties seemed imperative Many progressive steps have been taken by the city association, associa-tion, under the presidency of Mrs. J. T. Beless, and the State Federation Federa-tion will have to look to her laurels, for the cltv workers arc ambitious and unafraid. Where our paths meet, the association gives us its assistance, but It does not hesitate to forge ahead on all local issues. Last June, for the first time, your president was able to attend the District Dis-trict Federation meeting at Provo The dav was one of great interest and pleasure, and confirmed a. previous pre-vious opinion that other districts might federate in tho same way. find additional strength for themselves and be able to be even stronger supporters for the State Federation. Our state covers much territory and large delegations dele-gations from one end of tho state to federation meetings in the other seem almost impossible; so the District Federation appears to be one way to maintain a live club spirit all the time and to keen before a large number num-ber of individuals the real work being be-ing done by the federation as a whole. Kach year one of your presidents pleasant recollections Is that of- her visits to the various clubs, and this year is no exception. Season of Inspiration. Since the last Federation meeting, the dav spent with the Provo clubs, through, the courtesy of Mrs. Corfman: the day with the Logan clubs at a regular meeting, and later at a reception recep-tion at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wldtsoe; and a day with the club at Garland, all stand out as seasons of refreshment and inspiration. Of these clubs, the one at Garland Is the voungest. but allow me to say that verv soon she will be teaching her older sisters In Salt Lake City and In every part of the state just how a real club goes about It to accomplish accom-plish results, Wc all remember with pleasure the visit of the eastern delegates on thetr way to the biennial at San Francisco In 1012. A similar pleasure may be ours in 1914, when tho western delegates dele-gates are on their way to the biennial bien-nial In Chicago. California was so good to Utah last year that it would be a delightful duty to crreet her delegates dele-gates on their way east In June. We can never be thankful enough that manv of our members became acquainted with Mrs. Decker and Mrs. Owen Wlster when they visited In our city. Never forgotten will be the example of such women, who gave of their cheer, their time, their talent, their splendid common sense for the purpose of bettering conditions everywhere. every-where. Surely, with such as these to remember, we ought never to bo derelict dere-lict In our duty to our community. All of those whom Utah sent as delegates to the last biennial will add their argument to mine, that all who can should attend the meeting in Chicago, from the 0th to the 14th of June. 1014. Aside from the trip and the Interest which that great city holds for us, there will be the opportunity oppor-tunity to see with your own eyes the power of the general federation: to hear directly from the workers the good things done, and tho ambitious plans for betterment all along the line. Begin planning now to attend tho meetings and come home prepared to give your best effort for the welfare of those who need It In your own state. Much to Be Done. . And In spite of all that has been done, there Is still so much to do! Now that the general federation endowment en-dowment fund Is complete, we should begin to act immediately upon one for the state. During the past year and more no appeal has been mado for any financial help- Just at present pres-ent our treasury Is In a fairly good condition, but as you have opportunity, opportun-ity, follow the lead of the Ladles Literary Lit-erary club of Ogden and contribute to a fund which shall be used as a state endowment fund. Nothing else will help so materially to hasten the day of real club unity as the possession posses-sion of such a fund. We need more civic pride, a greater demand that our streets and alleys, our water supply and foodstuffs shall be clean; and women must keep constantly con-stantly at this, or it will not be done. We need enlightenment and education educa-tion along the lines of household management, so that we may do our Intelligent part toward solving the problem of the high cost of living. We need to urge with steadv Insistence In-sistence that capable women should bo placed where they are able to work effectively; upon every school board of our s.tate: upon the boards of our state institutions; as police officers offi-cers whose duties concern themselves with wayward women and unruly children; as Inspectors of department store conditions, of cafes, factories, markets, etc.; as legislators, who will look especially after the laws relating to tho welfare, of women and helpless children. Information Needed. We need to Inform ourselves upon the moral and ethical conditions around us; to do something for the moral as well as the physical protection protec-tion of the youth of this generation and to glvo them an incentive to virtue and strength of character: to remove temptation by making good attractive; to remember always that, the home is the center of life and J the place which should be cared for j first. These are not mere empty ' words, nor, on the other hand, do they present an Ideal which is entirely unattainable. Together we can do many thlngd. In Just what way the careful chairmen of our committees will tell you. In unity of purpose and action there Is invulnerable strength. That It is possible for us to find It, if wo work together. 1 am confident. But, with Phillips Brooks, we must learn to say; "Do not pray for easy llve3, pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers, pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall bo no miracle. But you shall be a miracle." With this prayer In our hearts, let us pledge ourselves anew to the effort ef-fort to make our brief day of life a bit of a lift in the great on-going j of humanity; let us count for some- j thing,' even though it can bo only a little, In the permanent welfare and happiness of our state. Officers Report. The other officers of the convention gave reports as follows: General Federation Fed-eration secretary, Mrs. E. W. BIchsel of Ogden; recording secretary, Mrs. Ira D. Travis of Salt Lake, acting In place of Mrs. Roy F. Homer; corresponding secretary, secre-tary, Mrs, Ira D. Travis; treasurer, Mrs. E. D. Ball of Logan; auditor. Mrs. N. K. Nellsen of Sprlngvllle. The treasurer reported disbursements of SS31.17. covered by receipts during the year and a surplus of $500 In the treasury. treas-ury. The state organizer, Mrs. J. T. Beless of Salt Lake, reported that four new clubs had been received Into the federation federa-tion during tho year. They were the Woman's club of Mapleton, the En ire Nous of Eureka, the Woman's Faculty league of Logan and the Women of the U. of U., Salt Lake. Mrs. R. B. Porter of Ogden gave the report of the programme committee and tho Journalist report was given by Mrs. Byron Cummings of Salt Lake. Mrs, P. J. Mcllugh, president of the Colorado federation, who addressed the federation this afternoon on "Conservation," "Conserva-tion," was Introduced and made an Informal In-formal talk. The visitors were entertained at luncheon lunch-eon by the women of Brlgham City at the high school building. Afternoon Session. At the opening of the afternoon session a ballot was taken for secretary of the convention to till the place of Mrs, Roy F. Homer, resigned, and Mrs. Carl G. Hopkins of Nephl was elected. As Mrs. Hopkins Is not present at the convention Mrs. Ira D. Travis of Salt Lake was appointed secretary pro tern. Mrs. C. H. McMahon of Salt Lake presented an interesting report of the meeting of the council and board of the. general federation in Washington In June. She mentioned the manner In which the endowment fund from Utah which she carried to the council was received'. re-ceived'. Much enthusiasm was manifested when Utah was reported as having raised Its part of the fund. Reports were given from the fallowing clubs: Ladles Self-Culture Club of Garland, by Mrs. W. R. Van Fleet; U. A. C. Woman's Wo-man's club of Logan, by Mrs. Sidney O. Stevens: Faculty Woman's league of Logan, by Mrs. C. W. Porter; Civic Improvement Im-provement club of Brlgham. by Mrs. A. M. Merrill; Authors club, Salt Lake, Mrs. D. H. Chrlstensen; Bay View Reading Read-ing club, Salt Lake, Mrs. Ira D. Travis; Cleofan, Salt Lake. Mrs. W. D. RIter; College club. Salt Lake. Mrs. Ira D. Travis: Monday Nltrht club. Salt Lake, Mrs. W. M. Root; Child Culture club of Ogden, Mrs. J. T. Lynch: Ladles Literary club of Ogden. Mrs. F. G. Clark; Athenaeum, Athen-aeum, Park City, Mrs. Anna Kopp. Talks on Conservation. Mrs. P. J. McHugh, president of the Colorado Federation, touched the keynote of the convention by an address on "Conservation," "Con-servation," Mrs. McHugh confined her talk to the conservation of the child. She said In part: The federation of women's clubs has been called the concentrated motherhood of America and right well is it proving Its right to the title. Besides Its Interest In civic and general gen-eral economic affairs it Is primarily concerned now In child welfare. The days of the pioneers with the simplicity sim-plicity of living Is a thing of the past. Life is becoming more complex every day. Women no longer spin and weave; the brick oven of our .Grandmother's .Grand-mother's time is unknown. Everything Every-thing Is factory made. By pressing a button or turning a faucet, i"u have light, heat and water. Tho old home life is destroyed. The woman has more leisure for outside affairs and the children, loo, go out In the world, and the mother must concern herself in what they are doing and In things which affect them. Women's clubs have studied conservation con-servation in all of Its phases, not alone of natural resources but, what Is being regarded as the most important of all, conservation of man. To conserve con-serve the life of the child, we must examine thr child labor law, the child's plnv and Us school life. Public agencies are now beclnnlng to Instruct parents In the proper care of children, which Is something new and largely the outgrowth of the woman's club movement. To be well born and well bred Is the privilege of every child. Man Is not onlv his brother's keeper, but also the keeper of his brother's children. The growth of patriotism is In the hnnds of mothers in the training of children In the love of country. The federation should seek to teach mothers moth-ers to do the host they enn for their children In teaching them to be good citizens. Evening Meeting. Following a musical programme, the address ad-dress of the evening Was given by Dr. B. F. Fox of Chicago. Dr. Fox said In part: Heredit3' and environment arc new words for old things. A greater word is personality. What Is personality? What element Is it that causes a man to succeed? What are the qualities that weave? A man must learn four things if he would succeed. First, to think clearly even In simple things. This Ik back of all Inventions. Even little lit-tle ideas brought out have resulted In large fortunes, Clear thought brings big returns in a physical world and It brings still greater returns in the realm of soul and mind. The simplest thought worked out faithfully faith-fully makes the most beautiful poem, tho most perfect picture, the sweetest sweet-est musical composition. Hard work and hard thought makes success even in the men we call geniuses. The second element of success is altruism. Love is the thing that makes a real man superior to a machine. ma-chine. Tho third winning force is for men to act from honest motives purely. The man who acts In this way must be unblemished and willing to sacrifice sacri-fice himself for tho common good. Fourth Essential. The fourth essential quality Is a sincere trust In God and heaven. It gives the power to see beyond material ma-terial things; to bear symbolic beauty. Rubles, diamonds and precious stones scorn only silica and sand. You may sec the American flag as a piece of bunting or as an eblem for which men are willing to die. Personality is the most wonderftd thing, the only thing that endures. It Is the power thai enables a man to take his heredity and environment environ-ment and all the raw material and make his life mean most to himself and his fellow men. List of Delegates. The following are in attendance: Mrs. A. J. Gorham, Salt Lake; Mrs. E. BIchsel, Ogden: Mrs. Ira D. Travis, Salt Lake; Mrs. E. D. Ball, Logan.; Mrs. N. K. Nlel-son, Nlel-son, Sprlngvllle; Mrs, J. T. Beless, Salt Lake; Mrs. R, B. Porter, Ogden; Mrs. Joseph Cohen, Mrs. L. M. Bailey. Mrs. C. E. Richards, Mrs. D. II. Chrlstensen, Mrs. C. H. McMahon, Mrs. John Dougall, Mrs. G. W. Frlcl, Mrs. W. M. Stewart, Mrs. M. R. Evans, Mrs. W. M. Havener, Mrs. W. D. Rlter, Mrs, W. C. McDonald, Mrs. Byron Cummings. Mn?. D. D. Houtz, Mrs. L. E. Hubbard. Mrs, H, J. Hayward, Mrs. Joseph Merrill, Mrs. Charles Crls-mon. Crls-mon. Mrs. IT. B. Marker, Mrs. Gould B. Blakely, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, Mrs. C. C. Countryman, Mrs. IT. M. Root, Mrs. Hugh Cannon, Mrs. A. N. McKay, Mrs. James F. Marshall, Mrs. V. H. Pease, Mrs. John F. Cowan. Mrs. Wlllard Done, Mrs. Emma Whitehead, Mrs. J. A. Borlase, Mrs, Sinclair. Sin-clair. Mrs. Adolph Simon, Mrs. E. W. Senior, Miss Luclle May Francke, Mrs. Jennie Chcever. Mrs. A. V. Taylor, Mrs. W. E. Traughber. Salt Lake; Mrs. W. C, Porter. Miss Gertr.ude McCheyne, Logan; Mrs. P. W. Knlselv, Mrs. J. M. Browning, Brown-ing, Mrs. H. M. Barrows. Mrs. Joseph Clark. Mrs. Frank Clark, Mrs. Fred Clark, Mrs. E. G. Gowxns. Mrs. P. T. Wright, Mrs. D. J. Sheehan, Mrs. Thomas Dee, Mrs. Edylh Mack, Mrs. Archie Bowman, Mrs. W. L. Wattcrs. Mrs. C. ID. Coulter. Ogden; Mrs. W. R, Wherritt. Mrs. Annie Fisher. Mrs. W. S. Wllles, Heber; Mrs. A. D. Sutton. Mrs. IT. E. Beauman, Mrs. A. C. Wall, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. J. IT. Masters, Mas-ters, Provo; Mrs. J. H. Hornung. Mrs. Alice Wooley. Mrs. John Riddle. Mrs. G. W. Martin, Mrs. Crawford, Mantl; Mrs. Eliza Thorne, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Johnson, John-son, Sprlngvllle: Mrs. S. W. Ross, Mrs. J. Fyffe, Lehl; Mrs. Anna M. Kopp, Mrs. E. P. LeCompte. Park City; Mrs. J. W. Whltmore. Nephl. Today's Programme. Today's programme Is as follows: MORNING 9:30 O'CLOCK. Singing, "Star-Spangled Banner" ... by the audience Victor E. Madson, conducting. Minutes of previous session. Report of credential committee. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES. Art ..Miss Mary Conley, Salt Lake Badge. .. .Mrs. Anna L. Kopp, Park City Bureau of information ..Mrs. E. O. Leatherwood, Salt Lake Civics Dr. Jane Skolfleld. Salt Lake College loan fund Mrs. C. S. Kinney, Salt Lake Education... Mrs. A. V. Taylor, Salt Lake Endowment fund Mrs. G. B. Blakely, Salt Lake Enforcement of law , Mrs. Robert B. Porter, Salt Lake Forestry and waterways Mrs. O. W. Dailey, Salt Lake Free traveling library . Mrs. F. E. Marcy. Salt Lake Health... Mrs. R. C. Gommell, Salt Lake Household economics . Miss Gertrude McOheyne, Logan Industrial and legislative Mrs. Elizabeth Cohen, Salt Lake Music Mrs. S. O. S. Nelden, Salt Lake Red Cross. .. .Mrs. J. H. Hornung, Manti Sanitation .....Dr. Katherlne Eager, Salt Lake INTERMISSION. Address, "Combining Forces for Social Betterment" Dr. E. G. Gowans, superlntend-end superlntend-end State Industrial school. Discussion. AFTERNOON 2 O'CLOCK. Presidents' conference Mrs. A. J. Gorham. presiding. "Some Problems and Solutions." General session, 2:30 o'clock. REPORTS OF CLUBS. (Limited to two minutes each.) Woman's Athenaeum, Park City Miss Mary Shields Free Kindergarten and Neighborhood House, Salt Lake City Miss Georglana Webber. Playground and Recreation association, associa-tion, Salt Lake City Miss Kate Williams. Salt Lake Woman's club Mrs. G. F. Goodwin Seekers Literary, Salt Lake Cltv Mrs. E. W. Senior Utah Women's Press club, Salt Lake City Dr. Jane W. SkoIHeld Wasatch Literary club, Salt Lake City Mrs. E. O. Loatherwood Woman's Civic club, Salt Lake City.. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cohen Women of the U. of U., Salt Lake City Mrs. Byron Cummings Alpha Beta, Sprlngvllle Mrs. N. IC. Nlelson Home Culture club, Sprlngvllle...... Mrs. M. D. Settle Mapleton Woman's club, Sprlngvllle.. - Mrs. L. A. IT111 Mothers' Study club, Sprlngvllle Mrs. G. A. Anderson Woman's club, Sprlngvllle Mrs. John W. Dougall "GET-ACQUAINTED" RECEPTION. 3:30 O Clock-Under Clock-Under direction of Brlgham Cltv local committees, " .. EVENING 7:30 O'CLOCK. Brlgham Cltv tabernacle, Organ solo ....... Miss Chrystal Jeppson Vocal quartette ... , Victor E. Madson and company Lecture, "What Constitutes a Masterpiece" Master-piece" Dr. D. F. Fox 1 |
