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Show s THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, ' WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE '15; r 1921 20 ' 'National Federation of Women s Glubs Opens Annual t o Delegates From Many States General Council Are Given Welcome to Utah Events for Today Mrs. M. J. Sweeley E Are Enumerated Resolution Will Be Presented Calling for More Effective Organization of Legislative Branch. r' Continued from notable part of our work. Many other thing have we worthy and beneficent accomplished, ao numerous aa to be wearvfng In the recital. "When the annale of the prerent are rewritten we hope that ona of the evente on which the memwith pleasure will bo the ory lingers greet alt Lake council." Put One. of women for the good of the nation. The messages we he read bv Mrs. J. E. Flynn of Colorado, secretary of the In termountaln and coast states federation. David Reese, accompanied by Professor J. J McClellan, sang several tuneful selections In his unusual tenor voice. The number given were "By the Water of Minatonka, The Toreador' Song, from Carmen, and "The Years at the Spring " Governor Mabey IntrodOced. A number of toasts had been ached by uled, but owing to delavs they had to be Governor Mabey was Introduced We feel that omitted, Mre. Winter, who saidwith the exception of one from me own the elate officials, even we of Mrs. Winter. Mr. Winter spoke only the state which were not among the few words, prefacing her remark with first to ratify the suffrage amendment, saving that step wa going to make "aland I take great pleasure In Introducing most the shortest speech, with the longour governor. est words In the world. "It is altogether fitting," said GoverThe visitors were to the capnor Mabey, "that we should meet her itol by automobiles conveyed furnished by various to melcome each other. Especially la It men's clubs of the city. filling on this day. when the millions of Be Presented. flags are fluttering over this land of Resolution ours. In keeping with the spirit of flog a resolution adopted in djv. It seems in keeping with the gen- a Following" laconference department yesterday to be eral feeling of the day that we should to the board of directors and gather here to show reverence to wo- presented council the manhood. meeting today: "Whereas. The General Federation of "Side by side with the early pioneer to Utah came the women, and, as they Women's clubs- andjts state federations developed and received tolled with the men, so too did they have Initiated.do their share In the great war, and much legislation In the past and now much state and have under consideration here meet we should la It proper that therefore. at the close of that great- war to show federalIs legislation, of sense conference that the this "It revei enc to them. legislative de"Madam President and women of the the general federation should be strengthened In the United States, In the shadow of the partment dome of this capitol and in the name of following ways.'That there should be the utmost cothe people of Utah, I welcome you." operation between the other departments of work and the general federation deAddressed by Neslen. partment of legislation Hayor Neslen was the next jipeaker. "That the departments continue to asHe spoke briefly and In a light vein sume the for the measures "1 do not flatter myself," said Mayor originating responsibility In their respective departof you, that any ments Neslen, "by thinking our guests, came ell these miles to hear That conduct the educational me speak. If any of tha local people campaign they therefor, all detrimental legcame here to hear me speak, it la safe islative work to be referred to the gento say that they never have heard me eral federation legislative chairman. In before. But there are a few things that order to acquaint her with such work, I would eay. For Instance, we feel that thus avoiding repetition or conflict of efthe west Is the best part of this great fort United States and that Utah le the best "That the state federations be urged to establish on strengthen their legislative part of the west. Mayor Neslen spoke of the otherIn great departments or committees and to form Salt legislative councils consisting of all womconventions that had been held Fake knd said that he considered the one en's state organisations for the accombeing held this week one of the greatest plishment of state and national legislaand moat Important ever held here. He tion " compared the nineteenth amendment to the fifteenth, declaring that he believed both were right, but that he could not HEALTH PROBLEMS dee the loglo of giving the negroes the DISCUSSED right to vote ahead of the women. to - ARE Cordiality Extended. YThere Is ons thing In which ws think we excel, said Mayor Neslen, and that Is In sincere cordlsllty. I know that you already hava felt that you are welcome here, for the committees have met you and have extended that welcome. However, as mayor of Salt Fake, I formally and cordially bid you welcome. Mrs. Winters responded: My friends, ws have come here from every state in the union to accept what yoe have to offer us Ws appreciate and and enjoy your wonderful mountain scenery and air. but the best part of It all Is the welcome of the people. Mrs. Winter had presided during the early part of the evening e general president of the General Federation but, previous to her address, she turned the gavel .over to Mrs. Featherwood. who, In turn, introduced her. Mr. Winter spoke very briefly, however, declaring that the people were tired and should not be afflicted with a long address. Much Benefit Expected. "There le much work to be done In the I could rounc" here. ' said Mrs. Winter. spend Hours telling you of our plans for welfare work, helping tbs chlldrea and the home and promoting education, but the greatest thing we get In these gatherings Is the psychology of meeting anil mingling together. We get each other s viewpoint and ideas, from which we gain Inspiration for our work. Wa all hope to gain much from these gatherings." Mis Florence War of Ogden sang two solos, her full contralto voice filling the immense corridor. Mrs, Cora Thorn Bird of SprlngviU gave two soprano solos, which were well received The closing muslo number was offered by the girls' glee club of the University of Utah, under tha direction of Mrs. Edna Evans Johnson. Half of the club was stationed on the balcony at one end of the corridor and the other half at the opposite end, making an echo which was effective. Introduced to Citizens. At the end of the program, the officers, guests and speakers passed down the long corridor, through an aisle of girl pages, dressed In fluffy summer frocks, in ell shades of delicate coloring, to the governor's reception room, where the distinguished guests weri introduced to thd citlsens of Salt Lake. Governor Mabey escorted- - Mr. Winter to the reception room and Mayor Neslen was Mrs. Leatherwood's escort. Others of the receiving line came down the and order corridor In the following formed In the reception room: Mr. W. 8 Jennings of Jacksonville, Edward Btrhsell of Ogden; Fla.; Mr Mrs. J. R. Shermerhorn, East Orange, N. J.; Mrs. E. O. Wattle. Ogden; Mr.. Adam Weiss, He Noute, Colo.; Mrs. John F. Cowan; Mrs. George W. Plummer, Chicago, 111.; Mrs. John A Widtsoe; Mrs. Benjamin B. Cbrrk, Red Oak. la.; Mrs. C. S. Kinney, Mrs. C. R. Mabey; Mrs. H. A Guild, Bisbee, Aria Mrs. R. B. Porter, Ogden; Mrs. Rose Vt 8. Berry, Berkeley, Calif.; Mrs. Byron Cummings, Tucson, Arts.; Mrs. Elmer Blair, New York; Mr. A. J. Gorham, Mrs. Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis, Ind ; Mrs. C H. McMahon. Mrs. Clarence Neslen; Mrs James J. Read. Fayetteville. Ark.; Mrs. John Culler, Ogden; Mrs. John D. Sherman. Chicago, all members of national board of directors. All members of local council: Mrs. H. N. Townsend, Mrs. J H Hobbs, Miss H. Julia Fynch. Mrs D. Madsen, Mrs. Chester Coulter. Mrs C. E. Allen. Mrs. W. F. Knox, Mrs. Don B. Coray. Mrs. A. J. Gorham, Mrs. W, C. Jennings, Mrs. E. E. Corfman. Mra. George W. Hancock. Mrs. C. W. Madsen, Mrs. O. J Enking, Dr. Alice Houghton, Mrs. E. W. Senior, Mrs, E G. Peterson, Mrs. H. W Cooper. Mra W. 8. Marks, Mr J. R. Morrell of Ogden. Mrs. W. 8. Hodgson. Scouts Form Honor Guard. Four Boy Scouts, William Stevenson. Kenneth Byrne. Ronald White and- Frank Davis of troop 47, formed a guard of honor at the door of the reception room Preceding the program at the a state dinner was served in the capitol. grill of the Hotel Utah In compliment to the visitor. Cover were laid for six at small tables about the room, with a long table for the officers of the federation A colonnade In the center of the room was covered with fresh Utah roaea and Low bowls of June rouse an peonies. Shasta daisies were on each of the table, with a large basket of the rosj and daisies on the speakers' table. Designs of eego lilies on a gray btu background, done by Miss Flo Ware of the locaj art department at the The council, were on the place card. yellow of the Utah state flower on the blue background carried out the federation colors, blue and yellow Covers were laid for 375. Greetings were received fro of Congress, man E. O. Featherwood and 'Congressman Don B. Colton fromWaahington, D. C.. In which thev saldthat congress was prepared to back up the activities . i The health conference and public health meeting of the Federation of Women club convened yesterday morning In joint session on the mezzanine of tbs Newhouse hotel. Dr. Jane W. Skolfle'.d presided. After preliminary remarks, Ir. Bkol-fie- ld Introduced Mra Walter McNab Miller of St. Fouls, Mo., who Is the chairman of the national division of health in the Federation of Women clubs. Mra. Miller spok of the need for education among the public regarding public health matters and stated that the pamphlets Issued recently by the federation may act as constructive propaganda In this line. Following the talk given by Mrs Miller, Dr. Bknlfleld Introduced Mrs Elisabeth Hayward and Mrs. C. S. Kinney, who were members of the Utah legislature st Its recent session. They talked briefly of the work of the legislature for the bills concerning nurses registration, the eight-holaw for women and the welfare bill. Dr. Skolfield again took the chair and at the $ote of the meeting the work of the Utah public health division was recommended to the general council of the federation for consideration. The meeting adjourned at 12 to allow the members to attend the recital at the tabernacle given for the visiting delegates The srt meeting which was scheduled for yesterday morning failed to take place, but the Wasatch art exhibit will be everv open day this week that the delegate may have the opportunity to view F program for the council of the Federation of Women club fori today follows: "State Presidents day." Morning session 9:30 oclock. THE Former Business. "Distinctive, Unusual and Successful Things Accomplished by Club women. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Mr. Frank Qlbseq, president of Rhode Island federation. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Now York, Now Jersey, District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Mra. Walter S. Comly, president of New York federation. " Virginia, North Carolina, South Car. ollne, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mrs. slsslppl, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Mrs. J. W. McCollum, president of Florida federation. Open discussion. 12 m. Luncheon hotel. Newhouse Montana and Idaho hostesses. Afternoon session 2:30 o'clock. Have "Whet the , Club Women Achieved In the Varlout States." Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mr. W. R. Alvord, president of Michigan federation. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South pakota, Nebraska, Kan. sat, Mrs. John Slaker, president of Nebraska federation. Colorado, New Mexico, Arlxona, Nevada," Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, California, Mra. J. E. Church, president of Nevada fedaration. Opep dlaeuaslon. v 4:30 e'c.ock Drive. 5 University, state president's G. Winter, dinner. Mrs. Thomas toastmlatress. Complimentary to club women by University of Utah. Evening session 8 oclock. Music, harp selection, Mrs. Lydia White Boothby, Salt Lake City. "The Story of Miss Headquarters, ' jb-- Lids Hafford. "Our Overseas H Unit, Miss Marys Miller, Music, contralto solo, Mlu Florence Jepperson, Provo, Utah. Our War Service President Mr. Joslah Event Cowles. Address, "Training for Citizenship, Mr. Percy V. Pennybacker. PRESIDENTS OF 1918 GIVE BREAKFAST 8taU president of 1918, who wr organised and federated affo at the biennial meeting of the general federation In Des Moines, gave ft breakfast ftt the Hotel Utah yeaterdav morning at 7 30 oclock The presidents served during the war period Those in attendant j were Mrs. M J. Sweeley of Idaho, Mrs. George A Allen of Rocheirter. Miun ; Mis. A. E, Sheldon, Nevada; Mrs Gilbert Davis, Vermont; Mrc J. R Scermerhorn. New Jersey; Mra H. A. Child, Ariaona; MraJ. A. Watsek of I oWa Mrs H G Bs-el- l, Rhode Island Mre Edward Bichseli F B Kill of Ogden, Mra Nevada, and Mrs. Wallace T. perham, Mont. aear HEALTH DIVISION GIVEN LUNCHEON Tho public health dlvMon of the federation entertained at luncheon yesterday In the President's suite of the Newhouse hotel. Theguests were seated at small tables set for six Till vases of red and white rosed and fern formed the center-piec- es and at each place s small American flag was laid as a souvenir. Dr. Jape Skolfleld presided and she Introduced Mrs. Ulmer Blair of New York, who Is chairman of the public welfare committee. Mrs. Blair spoke of the bill whb h I before congress. Music wa furnished during the luncheon bv a vocal trio, which Includes Miss I isle Bradford Mrs Carl Or lob and Mrs Jennie M Thomas. Aboutthlrty guests were present. Press Women to Meet. Reservations for the press luncheon to be given at 11 45 tomorrow In the grill of the Hotel Utah will be closed todav. The hour Is made earlv, because some of the sneakers pre due at other luncheons All pros women and those Interested in publicity are Inv lted MUSIC ANNOUNCED. The music Ht the meeting tonight In the Assembly hall will Include selections by the Mendelssohn Male chorus, under the direction of Profe-on- r J J McClellan, and a contralto solo bv Miss Florence Jep-persof Provo THE n problem that Is attention by Miss Florence Elizabeth Ward, In charge of extension work of the General Federation of Women's clubs, working with the United States department of agriculture, with headquarters In Washington, D. C. Miss Ward arrived in Balt Fake yesterday and is st the Hotel Utah. 'The future life and development of this country." said Miss Ward, "depends upon the permanency of its being-give- Arrive Director From Montana. Womens Clubs Meeting. i Wallace Thayer Perham of GleMrs. W. S. C. Storm, president of the one of the directors of the state federation of woman Mont, clubs of gWBPn'Federatlon of Women's Clubs, Louisiana, and Sirs. Virgil Browne, la.A.siiu muss end now attending ' j the sessions of the chairman of the Louisiana state commitcouncil here, Is a tee on Americanisation, arrived yestert . v former resident of TTXgu New day morning from their homes In NewSalt Lke For sev-er- Orleans. iL'lf They are staying at the years before her In house betel. marriage her Among the other Mrs. Perham, 19U, of Mrs. activities then Miss Kate Is that of beStorm was a teaching editor and puber in the Salt Fake lisher of the Illuscity schools. Followtrated News, one of ing her marriage. the south's most Mrs. Perham moved beautiful magaxines, to Montana, where published monthly at she has been active This Orleans. New in public affairs She Is the official organ was the "war presifederated the of dent" of the Monclubs of Louisiana tana State' federaa and Is stricj.lv tion, and Is a memwomans magaslns. -ber of the Montana are We very Mr. Ws T. Parham. committee Republican proud of our work In Mrs. the eouth, Mrs. Perham Is an ardent follower of Browne said. There baseball and has the distinction, unusual ' have been some serl-- . v for a woman, of being able to score a ous handicaps there, baseball game in accurate detail. She ' '' but many of these f i. y j are acquired this accomplishment through V'j greatly overesti-Mr- s. i attending baseball games in Salt Lake by people W. 8. C. Storm, mated with a brother, A. G. Mackenzie, who who are not waa then a baaeball writer for The Trib- with conditions. It le only In the last une, It Is said Mrs. Perham has re- few years that I have been working with tained her proficiency as a baseball scor- women-- of having gone there er and has for some years past been the from Texas,Louisiana, am I but wrapped up In It official seorer for the Glendive team. heart we think we are soul. Also and in Salt Mrs. Perham has many friends results. Lake and plans to remain here for a visit getting "About two years ago we started the of several das after the council has adschool savings system In New Orleans journed. and are pleased to report that the children's savings accounts, that la In the public schools of New Orleans, now amount to 3171,094 44 and that there were opened during the last two terms of school 14.313 new Savings accounts. Seven public schools report that every pupil has a savings account. Thee figures Include the negroes as Well as the white children, although their accounts, as the schools In the south, are separate. These deposits are madekept with a committee representing all of the banks of the city and It requires five men to handle the accounts and two automobiles to gather the savings. "This idea of saving on the part of the child and Its success Inspired us with the Insurance for the chilto Con- dren.IdeaWeof college Colorado had no experience on which to work, but we kept at the plan and now have an insurance system In LouisiJntroduc- - ana vention whereby the pupil or its parent or fcuardlan may insure the child for a New by depositing a certain tion amount each year. The policies are abThis solutely safe and they are cheap. Insurance system has been In effect since last and those the Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford of Denver. work September have written 3500,000 conducting worth of colColo., chairman of the peace committee, lege Insurance, meaning that 500.000 children are Insured for a college education." past president of the National Educatare but two of the new ideas that ion association and former superintend- theThese Louisiana dub women have brought ent of public Instruction In Colorado, was to the national convention. Their plans experiences will be related at conamong yesterdays arrivals to attend the and ferences sessions the here. during General Council of Federated Women's clubs. Mrs. Bradford will speak ThursUSE MOTION day evening on "The Federation, the Soul of the Commonwealth." PICTURES Mrs. Bradford is Intensely Interested In preserving the peace of the world. She Motion pictures la the subject on which Woodallen Chapman of New York say that by educating the people of the Mrs. loves to talk. She Is not a movie various countries Into an understanding City one of the sensational sort of star or "beno will be of each other there war, cause when people understand each other motion picture fans. She simply urges the motion pictures for the upthey do not fight." If the schools will right use ofofthe nations Ilfs. Mrs. Chapcooperate with the peace committee by building man la of the committee on chairman teaching a new kind of geography more will be accomplished towards securing community service through motion picworld peace than by any other means, tures She will give a paper on this subject Thursday morning. she said. Another subject In which Mrs. Bradford In I think my name Is pretty well known Utah, said Mrs. Chapman., "At Is the American Franco Is Interested my mother, Dr. Mary Woodallen, childrens alliance, of which she la a re- least was here. She was well known gional educational superintendent, having as a known lecturer and writer and was the supervision over nine western states. The purpose of this league, the Idea for founder and editor of a magazine called Motherhood, and also wrote which was originated by Mile. Millerand, America's Girl and rest the two hooka What a Young Is to build small hospitals rooms In the devastated regions of France Ought to Know and What a Ydtmg Woman Should Know. and to provide for the nourishment of "I have been lecturing a number of French children. Funds are raised for this organization by conducting a "poppy years and for a time had charge of a of the Ladles' Home Journal department French made are by day." These poppies During the war I was on a commission children, who are paid 2 cents for each on camp activities for the fedsold training for one they make. The poppies are eration. 10 cents each In this country. But I like to talk about is the what According to Mr. Bradford, the sale of of the motion, pictures In edupopples In the region over whhh she Is advantage cation. The federation has general superintendent was better per capita than passed a resolution In favdr of state cen-that in any other. Her reg.on includes Pennsylvania, Maryland. Ohio Colorado. Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, sorshlp. Arlxona j and Kansas. New York and Massachusetts New Mexico. Wyoming, have passed such laws and Florida has Texas. passed a law admitting pictures passed by the New York censorship board. This TALKS ON suggests the possible advisability of a federal censorship law The distribution of strictly educational WILL BE CONCLUDED motion pictures Is not great enough at to promise any Immediate, overpresent This afternoon, at 3 o'clock, A B. whelming results; but the federation has Wright will give his concluding lecture planned for a fund which Is to be eson paintings hung In the Utah gallery of tablished In each state for the equip247 South Main street. fine arts, ment of motor trucks with motion picture Mr. Wright will' be assisted by Miss to machines projection these piccarry Florence w are and lister Shatter, who tures to school children of the rural will present a costume dance, and Miss districts."the Moiseile Renstrom, who will sing several selections. DRESS REVIEW ANNOUNCED. The lecture and exhibit are free to the Under the auspices of the home ecogeneral public. nomics department of the General Federation of Women's clubs a dress review will be given In the Bishops building this afternoon between 4 and 6 o'clock. Following the review, demonstrations In child nutrition and exhibits In child welfare work will be given. Mrs. Georgia B Johnson will dance and later In the afternoon refreshments will be served. An Invitation has been extended to the general public. The following registered yesterday at the bureau of the Council of the Federation of Womens clubs at the Hotel Utah: Mra. Emily R. Fabelle, Albuquerque, N, M., state president of second distrct; Mra R. C. Donohoo, Albuquerque, N M.; Mrs. Sarah Sheddeh, Hock Springs, Wyo.; Mrs. G. O. Rogers, Sterling, Colo.: Mrs. J H Lang, Chicago; 111.; Mrs. Martha Fowkles Haun, Waco, Tex; Miss Marys Miller. Canton, Miss., president of genHUNDRED club women, eral overseas unit; Mrs Mary Anderson, Fas Vegas, Nev.; Miss Ruth D. St. guests, and mors than 1000 D. ; Miss Mass St. Amant, Newton, Hope and Salt Lake music Amant, Newton. .Mars ; Mrs G W. St. applauded to the echo Lucy Amant. Newton. Mass , state president; Mrs D. W. Standrod, Gates. Utah's famous soprano; Pocatello. Ida., state civil service: Mrs Will H. Gibson, Professor John J. McClellan, chief tabernacle organist, and Frank Asper. flutist, Mountain Home, Ida ; Mrs. A, M. Newton. Pocatello, Ida.; Mrs. W. J. Ingllng, at the end of each number and at trie Pocatello. Ida., state auditor of feder- conclusion of a thoroughly artistic proI.aura McGregor, Butte, gram given yesterday noon. Thj recital ation: Mrs. Mont.; Miss Margaret S. Roberts, Boise, was In special compliment to the deleB S. Nickerson, Mandan, N. gates to the council of the General FedMis. Id..; Mrs . eration of Women's club, and the various Henry E. Parker, Newport-NeVa selections presented were gems of their The following Utah delegates also reg- class of music. Miss Gates, the only vocalist heard on istered: Mrs. the program, waa In fine voice and sang Mra J. A. Thorn, Bpringvllle; with her customary grace, ease and finAlpta Swenson, Magna; Mrs. Areta Masna; Mrs. T. E. Burke. Mag- ish. She rave Handel's "Come, My Bena; Miss Kathryn Delahovde, Magna; loved," with a fine expression of tenderMrs. A M Henderson. Midvale; Mrs. ness, ably assisted by the felicitous Charles Empey. Ogden; Mrs. H L. Tav-lo- r, accompaniment of Professor- - McOgden; Mrs R. G. Fraxle, Bingham Clellan. Then she sang The Wren." a graceful, captivating bit of coloratura canyon; Mrs. Florence H Newcomb. Ogden; Mrs A. P. , Merrill, Ogden, Mrs work bv Benedict, In a manner that W Karl Hopkins, Ogden; Mrs. Thomas rroved her claim to distinction in this Schott. Provo; Mrs. J. F. Hobbs, Ogden; type of music. The flute obbligato by Mr. Mrs W. Q. Churches. Murray; Miss Grace Asper was so well done that It came as Gallet, Boise; Mrs Edward Johnston, a pleasant surprise to the many who Mount Pleasant. Miss Gladys Rich. Ogknow him best as a pianist of real merit. McClellan Professor den, and Miss Elisabeth Barrows, Og- For this number played the piano accompaniment? with the den, at Later Council Session. Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president of the General Federation of Womens Clubs, made the following recommenda tlons at a joint session of the federation directors and state presidents yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Utah: That the state president also act as the state director, thereby lowering expense. That the biennial Council be abolished and an annual business meeting substituted. That state presidents meet and work out g standardized state constitution. That the various state federations arrange a schedule of state meetings which will enable speakers to go from one state to another without loss of 'time. will be preThese recommendations sented to the council for action at a later date. of East Mrs. J H. Schermerhorn Otange, N. J , invited the executive committee to hold the next board meeting at Atlantic Citv and Mrs. E. 8. Bailey, the Illinois president, offered Chicago a the city for the meeting, which will be held in September. A final report on the General Federation magazine, which waz compelled to because of lack of cease publication funds, wa given by Mrs. Schermerhorn. who Is second vice president A news-papthe General Federation News. Is now being published bv the federation, with Mrs. Less! Stringfellow Bead as editor. r, CIVIL SERVICE WORKERS TO MEET. There will be a meeting of the General Federation Civil service workers and all state and local committees Interested to-In civil service work at the Newhouse the day Mr- - Imogen. B. Oakley, ofwho Iscivil the General Federation chairman C. McH. aervlee, ha asked that Mrs. Mahon. subchairman of the municipal ot civil service jaws, take charge. DIRECTORS TO BE GUESTS. The board of dlrectora of the Neighborhood house will be hostesses to the visiting delegates to the council of the Federation of Women's clubs at tea Thursday afternoon between 4 and 5 at the Neighborhood cottage at 753 West First South street. , , TO PRESIDE AT EXHIBIT. Mra D W. Deaaon will be In charge of the art exhibit for the Wasatch club at the Newhouse hotel today agriculture. The determining factor of this agriculture does not lie In pastures and fields, but In farm homes, where people and citlsens are trained. "Individualism Is Increasing, due to isolation In tome plare. This condition can be improved only by civic centers, good churches, good schools and good roads. Large sums of money are being spent for the service of farmers, resulting In a scientific knowledge of soils, but comparatively little has been appropriated to aid farm women in raising tne most precious crop on the farm, the farm child " e, w , Geography. -- y PAINTINGS Women Register for Convention Idaho woman who wa elected president of Intermountain and Coast States Federation. ARRIVES Ilf CRT Delegates From New En- gland and Atlantic Seaboard States Passengers. The federation special train. In charge Felix T. McWhlrter of Indianapolis, chairman of the transportation division of the General Federation of Womens clubs, arrived In Salt Lake yesterday afternoon bearing the largest part of the eastern delegation, including the delegates from New England and the Atlantic seaboard. Yesterdays arrivals practically completes the list of club women expected to attend the meetings of the council. One of the largest Individual delegations Is composed of the club women from New England, numbering nineteen In Its personnel. Arriving with Mrs. McWhlrter were Mrs. Florence Dlbbert, pres. dent of the Pennsylvania state federation. Mrs E. C. Rumpler, president of the Ohio clubs; Mrs. William Zeller, president Fifth district of the Indiana state first federation; Mrs. W. 8 Jennings, vice president of the Florida state fedof director Vida Newsom, eration; Miss Indiana federation; Mrs. M. L. Stanley, auditor of the Florida state federation and president of the Daytona women's clubs, one of the largest wnd most prominently known, of all the organisations affiliated with the general federation. Is personally accomMra McWhlrter panied by her little granddaughter, Miss Alma Jane McWhlrter. Transportation headquarters will be opened on the mezzanine of the Hotel Utah this morning at 9 o'clock, with AH visiting Mrs. McWhlrter In charge. delegates are urged to see her as soon as possible If they wish . to secure adon vantage of the half fare reduction their return tickets. Unless 350 of state delegates report, the reduction rates will not be granted, according to an announcement made by Mrs McWhlrter. The following transportation chairmen from each state are assisting In transportation arrangements for the convention: Mrs. J. B. Jones, Alabama; Mrs. A. W. Troupe, Arkansas; Mrs. Sam M. Mbrrls, Arizona; Mrs. George T. Gamble, California; Mrs Samuel Kirby, Colorado; Mrs. Horace Brainard, Connecticut; Mrs. H. D. Boyer, Delaware: Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, District of Columbia; MJss Ruth Rich, Florida; Mrs L. B. Green, Idaho; Mrs. William D. Hurlbut, Mrs. R H. Deimage, Iowa; Mrs Rebecca r. Kansas; Mrs. Lafon Rlker, Kentucky; Mrs. E R. Jackson. Louisiana; Mrs George Houghton, Maine; Mrs E. W. Sanderson, Maryland; Mrs. 8 B. Yow, Georgia; Mrs W, I. Carpenter, Minneapolis; Mrs. W. H. Quigley, Michigan; Mrs. Sam Covington, Missouri; Mrs. Malcolm Gllles. Montana; Mrs John Slacker, Nebraska; Mrs J. E. Church, Nevada; Mrs. James W Remlck, New Hampshire; Mrs. J D. Schermerhorn. New Jersey; Mrs. R. E Twitchell. New Mexico; Mrs. Alber V. Bsge, New York; Mre Charles Hook, North Carolina; Mrs. Fred 4 L. Conklin North Dakota; Mrs. George Minot Baker. Massachusetts; Mrs. C. R. Phelps. Oklahoma; Mrs. W. H Sharp, Ohio; Mrs George McMath. Oregon; Mrs. Florence Dlbbert, Mrs. Pennsylvania; Frank Gibson, Rhode Island: Mrs. Rufus Fant, South Carolina; Mrs W. R. Porter, South Dakota; Mrs Charles Stewart, Tennessee: Mrs Charles Simpson, Texas; Mrs. A. W. Oglem of Ogden. Utah; Mrs. Gilbert F Davis. Vermont: Mrs Henry E Parker,' Virginia: M W. M. Kern, Washington: Mre. Woodson T. Wells, West Virginia; Mr J. R. Chandler, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Lynn I. Noble, Wyoming. of Mrs. Wells-Taylo- BISHOP REPORTED DYING. SUPERIOR. WIs, June 14 Word from the bedside of Bishop Joseph M. Koudel-k- a of the Catholic diocese of Superior late tonight was that he was rapidly sinking and probably would not survive the night Bishop Koudelka has been t a week with anemia. He seriously was appoints, bishop of this diocese on August 1, 1913. 111 Visiting Club Women Are Guests at Musical Program FIVE k. organ r r r r Final sessions of the Intermountain and Federation were held yesterday afternoon in the ball room of the Hotel Utah, with Mrs. M. J- - Sweeley of Twin Falls, Idaho, newly elected president, presiding. Representatives from the Idaho, Nevada and New Mexico federations each presented a spirited plea for the greatest needs of their Individual states as seen from the club womans viewpoint. A closer unity In working for the betterment of the west and the intermountain states as a whole was urged by each speaker, who dwelt on the national good which might result, politically and otherwise, ffom combined efforts. Mrs. J. E. Church, president of the Nevada federation, declared that the crying need of her state was increased railroads, and made a plea for more reclamation work in the west. A closer scrutiny and more businesslike study of the advertising pages in newspapers and periodicals, particularly newspapers, where local advertising can be found, was offered by! Mrs. R. P. Donohoo of New Mexico as the greatest oporjunity and the greatest need of the west in promoting Its welfare. Cod at States state i I by Heads of Federation. al URGED dent Will Be Submitted Problems Peculiar to Several Localities Discussed n's, 5: Are "Elected - by Intermountain and Coast . Association. Sta t e Mr OF Most Precious Children 7 Farm Crop, Visitor jSays raising of the most precious on the farm, the child. Is Now General Federation of Recommendation'' of Presi- Officers Representatives National for Delegate Favors ur the collection. V Salt' Lake Teacher Louisiana' same ease as characterized his organ . piavlng. Responding to Insistent demands for an encore. Miss Gates sang Come, Come, Y Saints, prefacing the Bong with a neat little speech regarding Its origin. Later In the program she sang "The Pearl of Brazil. by David, surpassing her previous efforts. whMe Mr. Asper played the flu obbligato up to standard and Professor McClellan furnished the A the final numorgan accompaniment: ber Miss Gates contributed Henry Van "America For Me." the spirited Dyke's rendition finding much favor. Mr. McClellan was heard in four choice organ numbers, opening the recital with excerpt from Mignon. " bv Thomas. The n colorful melody of this little opera 'was well brought ouL two first solo by Miss Following tfhe Gates, the organist played the Schubert "Ave Marla, the Lemare andantlno, 'To My Wife, and his own arrangement of "Mr Old Kentucky Home Professor McClellan's ability to handle the voice pipes, the chimes and bells with effectiveness stood out In a manner that held the auditors' closest attention. At the conclusion of the program many pressed forward to thank the artists and express their unqualified gratitude for the pleasure afforded. well-know- Study of Reports Advised. If women would only study the market reports and their local advertising before doing their shopping, more financial benefit would accrue to the state than from any other thing the women might do, said Mrs. Donohoo. She also urged greater publicity In advertising the scenic beauty of the west. She read from a message from Governor Merritt C. Mechem of New Mexico, who wrote: 1 am very sorry that I shall not be able to attend the meeting of the Intermountain - and Coast States Federation of Women's Clubs in Salt Lake City the 13th and 14th of this month. I should especially like to be present at the meeting on June 14 to help in your work for a united west. - United West Urged. A united wet ahould certainly prov a powerful moral and business backing to each Individual at&te, and 1 wish the federated club women of the west the fullest measure of success in thia timely and important cause.' Western-mad- e goods for. western women was urged by Mrs. L. B. Green of advocated who that the cluhe Idaho, of each state make a list of the industries of that state and buy and use the -goods which wlU support those Indus- tries. , Reclamation in the west must be taken up by the women of the east as well as by the women of the west, It is a national neMra Green said. cessity and only through a united effort of the country for women all the by this one of our great national projects can we hope to make it a success. Women must be made to see that reclamation in the west is vital to the home tUe of America. Officers . Are Elected. Officers were elected at the meeting Mrs. M. J.. as follows: President, of Twin Falls, Idaho; first Sweeley vice president, Mrs. J. E. Church otj Reno, Nev ; second vice president, Mrs! Ida B. Callahan, Oregon; recording secretary, Mrs. J. E. Flynn, Colorado; corresponding secretary, Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Tain Falls, Idaho, treasurer, Mrs. Mrs. John Culley of Ogden; auditor, E. J. Flanigan, Bisbee, Arlz. ; parliamenMrs. Anna Little Barry, Berkeley. tarian, Cal. The morning session of the convention opened with Mrs. E. O Leatherwood, represiding. Mrs. Sweeley tiring president, was called to- the chair upon her eleor tlon and presided for the rest of the morning Greetings from the honorary presidents of Idaho were delivered by Mrs. D. W. i Standrod pt Pocatello. Mrs. Winter Speaks. Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, general federation president, addressed the convention informally. Mrs Winter said In part: Force of gravitation pulls the for'ces of nature together. Vital forces of living matter, s higher order of nature, are brought together by the great spiritual force of love. In that union Is the greatest force of all. "We now have the sisterhood of women, as we have the brotherhood ,0ft, man. It Is this coming together as & great Inspired by love, that spiritual force. causes tha Influence wielded by the federation of women's clubs. The part the United States played In the great world war in its altruistic Inspiration had a great ileal to do with bringing out the great force of love of humanity. "As club women we should be above selfishness. Remembering that the law of love Is the law of God, we should stand together In accordance with that law." of Upon representation of members the California delegation a night letter was ordered sent to Charles H. Burke, commissioner of Indian affairs, protesting against the appointment of Charles P. Coggshell as superintendent of a California Indian reservation. It was charged by the Californians that Mr Coggshell is wholly unfitted for the office. It is understood that the appointment has been made, but if so, the protest of the women Is directed likewise to his removal. M , Utahs Record Reviewed. Mrs. Kinney, organizer of the Utah federation, gave a brief talk on the ao Mrs. compllshments of that association. Kinney said that the club women of Utah ' had found great Joy in doing things for their state and doing them together. She said that the greatest things done In Utah had been accomplished by the club women of the state. They had aided In all niattsei that ad tontrlbeted to the upbui.'lng of rhe state sad tne welfare of Its citizens, she said. Mrs. Kinney reviewed the state laws secured for the welfare of women and children through the efforts of the club women of the state Mra Burton E. Moors of Twin Falls, past president of Idaho, made an address, entitled "Come Into the Garden, Maud " Mrs. Moors s speech wss along the line of woman s equality with man, and she said that it is just now that woman Is enjoying her full privilege in this direction. She said that club women should exercise their influence toward setting up higher standards for home life and offset the distractions on the outside, such as moving pictures and other diversions for children. She attacked the present mode of dress Oostisaed r ee Following Pip. 1 |
