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FilOCEEDLlS OF STATE OF ttEHS CLUBS gratitude the Invitation of the Athens club, 20th Century club, and civic Improvement league of Flan-i dreau for the 16th general session of. the South Dakota Federation of Women clubs. 18. Whereas, The work of the Red pross seal commission of South Dakota appeals to us as being of great importance in its efforts along educa-tional lines, for the prevention of ers, Richards. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1914 Upwards of one hundred and twen- Credentials Mesdames Ferguson, ty-nve delegate to the state con Walker, Warm vention of the Sooth Dakota Federa Courtesy Mesdames Policy, Por South Dakota Home Economics One object, and really tht greatest, was co-operation with iht bomekeepers for the propogation oi this work.

This can be accomplished, first, through the women's clubs having home economics work in theij programs, conducting contests amont the girls in sewing, cooking, bread-making, etc. The home economic teachers will help by providing score cards for judging, rules and directions for conducting contests and will also assist In Judging. Mrs Gunderson of Vermillion spoke of the hope of getting funds by certain appropriation bills for doing this work. Mrs. Porter of Pierre drew a comparison between the work that is being done by the state foi the men and the women.

Last yeai tion of Women's clubs are assembled ter, Phillips. Mrs. Wilson, colled the meeting to order yesterday morning. Rev. R.

O. Mackintosh of the Episcopal church gave an Invocation and Mrs. Elder played "The Third Chopin Her technique was wonderfully clear and her accent and rhythm perfect. So thoroughly was her number appreciated that she was forced to respond to an encore and played Jes-sen's little love song, which dis played he genuine musical temperament. The club roll call followed each representative gave a short talk, which was limited to two minutes.

There are about one hundred clubs in the federation, but many of the delegates represented two or more clubs. Most of the delegates told of the manner of entertainment offered by the various clubs which they rep In Deadwood carrying out the program and being entertain Press Mesdames Moffitt, Craft, tuoercuiosis in soutn Dakota, there- fore be it resolved that the clubs here represented use their best endeavors in thAlr FAflnAPtfva snhAt-Aa aaiaamv- Kranse. ed by the members of the local wo Registration Mesdames Krause, men's clubs. They began to arrive in force Wednesday, so as to be here in Jackson, Longstaff, Jones. time for the Jane Addams' lecture that evening.

The Northwestern Mrs. Bryson of Hot Springs, one of the veteran club women, spoke a few words the entire body of women brought In eighty-three delegates on that day and at least forty arrived standing to listen. Miss Clara Coe, yesterday. The attendance is some there were twelve men out lecturing in the interests of better farms anu the second state president iu introduced, as were also the officers and local board. After the singing of "America" the president introduced (From Sunday's Dally) With last evening's session, the fifteenth annual convention of the oouth Dakota Federation of Women's ulubs came to an end.

It was a successful event in all Its features. The uuitr lU.ouguoui the week was Ideal and typical of the autumn in the Etiack Hills, the attendance was large and the delegates express the greatest satisfaction with the manner In which they have been entertained and with Jhe excellence ot the program. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 17. 1914.

The morning session was called to order by the president Mrs. Wilson, and following the roll call, the audience rose and recited the Lord's Prayer, Miss Grace Jones sang Cav-atina" from Gounod's "Queen of Sheba," in a most delightful manner and responded to an encore with "Amber and Amethyst," by A. Von Ala Carse. In appearance, manner and quality of voice, she was charming. The difficult accompaniment was perfectly played by Mrs.

Lath-rop. The committee on resolutions, composed of Mrs. Sarah Notestein, chairman, Mrs. Kathryn Schuppert, Mrs. Minnie De Groff, presented the following resolutions, which were adopted: 1.

Inasmuch as the bringing in ot peace is the supreme task of women, because women's hearts everywhere are touched by the sacrifice of human life, therefore be it resolved, that South Dakota Federation of Women's clubs urge and promote the gospel of universal peace. 2. Resolved, That the state be divided into six districts, leaving Black resented and many of them told of what larger than was expected and the accommodations which had been previously provided, are being taxed special work they had accomplished. only three women out In the inter to the limit However, all the visit The members of one club had em- Mrs. Wanzer of Armour, president ests of better homes.

Afternoon Session ors have been taken care of and are of the Red Cross seal movement, who I ployed some time In typewriting pro- spoke instructively on the subject in I grams, in order to send their dele- gate to the several did In the afternoon Mrs. Gossage oi Rapid City read a paper on "Scientint Temperance Instruction in the Public Schools," and a general discussion whlch she is interested. She said the sale ot Red Cross seals during the holidays last year had amounted to philanthropic work, caring for the sick; one club took care of pupils at tending high school from the rural age the use of Red Cross Christmas Beals, during the Christmas 19. -Resolved, That each federated club in South Dakota make earnest effort to secure enforcement of the anti-cigarette law, as cited In Chap--ter 142, laws of 1909, South Dakota, also that members of women's clubs in our state use their influence to-prevent the use of cigarettes among young boys. 20.

Resolved, That whereas we as a federation favor the Improvement of health conditions and would cooperate with the organized efforts of this state to stamp out the tuberculosis, we recommend that through our legislative committee, we request sufficient appropriation from our next legislatures provide additional needed equipment of our state sanitarium at Custer, such as: (1) a central heating plant. (2) a recreation pavilion, (3) new barns, (4) pavilion for advanced cases. 21. Resolved, That the State Federation of Women's Clubs cordially invite the city federations of our state to Join the federation of the state, thereby widening their influence and giving others the benefit of their experience. The yearly dues to the districts, the only high school in the followed.

The paper and the discussion took up the use of cigarette among school boys and the violations $1,170 and that this year there would be 500,000 for sale in this state. She called attention to an exhibit which she has at one of the rooms in thej district; another club took tickets, helping to start a domestic science being entertained on the Harvard plan. A meeting of the state executive board was held Wednesday, at which matters of interest only to the internal management of the federation, were taken up. The real business of the federation commenced yesterday morning In the assembly hall of the Deadwood Business club, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion with spruce boughs. The meeting was called to order by the state president, Mrs.

Zillah E. Wilson, of Aberdeen. The singing of the gener of the anti-cigarette laws. A delightful vocal solo was rend school. Many reported civic work.

One club for two years, has financed Deadwood Business club and urged that it be inspected, as It will explain in a forcible manner what the society ered by Mrs. Phillips of Sioux Falls successfully a chatuaqua and a li and Mrs. S. W. Russell of Deadwood is doing Jn the way of fighting tuber read a stirring original poem on brary was started; one Club- held a baby contest, in which physicians culosis.

Mrs. Farh of the Twentieth examined sixty infants; a blue ribbon Century club was asked to take Following the reports of standing was awarded the winner. One of the charge of the sale and distribution committees, President Flanders of the of peace stamps, a movement which is al federation hymn, was followed by clubs reported that it owned the furniture- and fixtures in the basement Deadwood Business club invited the spreading over the country. an Invocation, offered by Rev. J.

Hull and H. B. Schllchting, represent- The reports of the state officers be-1 of their Carnegie library and another delegates to take an auto ride on Sunday afternoon. Cars will leave gan with that of Mrs. S.

W. Russell I reported that they owned their clifb lng Mayor N. E. Franklin, gave an address of welcome from the city of Hills as districted. of Deadwood, state secretary of the I rooms, also they had raised between the Franklin hotel at 1:30 o'clock.

President's Address The evening session was devoted 3. Resolved, That our federation General Federation, an interesting I $400 and $500 on tag day for the Deadwood. He was most cordial and disfavor the upper and lower house and well prepared paper. Mrs. Gun-1 children's home at Sioux Falls.

The offered whatever assistance the city authorities are able to extend. He to listening to the carefully prepared of the General Federation. derson of Vermillion, vice president I same club went Into vaudeville, play 4. Resolved, That Section 2, Ar of the state Federation, gave a re-led ball and gave a minstrel show. address of the president, Mrs.

Zillah Wilson. After expressing the hope that the prayers for peace in Europe port on the bi-ennial, that was Inter ticle 3 of our constitution be changed to read: The application for mem They raised $350 and bought an old Dutch wind mill and the land in which It stood. They presented it to would be answered and that universal bership be made to the president, esting and delightful. Vice President Mrs. DeGroff, chairman of the rural clubs, gave a report on that peace would follow, Mrs.

Wilson said that above all things, the Federation with' the constitution and money enclosed, the matter to be referred to the city. The wind occasionally stirs up the old mill and causes it to lose state federation from city federations shall be $2. 22. Resolved, That we believe In the strict enforcement of all laws, to protect and improve the moral conditions in our state and we recommend the efforts made by some of our clubs and other organizations and by individuals to that end. Afternoon Session The afternoon session opened with the election of officers, which resulted as follows: President Mrs.

Zillah E. Wilson. subject. The report of the recording secretary, Mrs. Putnam, followed and the membership comnfittee; the pieces of Itself, which the members membership committee shall consist then came the report of the treasurer I are called upon to remove from some stands for the home, around which everything in life should center.

She said that the expenses ot the state officers of the Federation were not Mrs. Longstaff. The corresponding I neighboring houses. One club raised "Jie president, ana rec ording secretary. secretary for the eastern part of the I $500 for a library and presented it paid, but expressed herBelf in favor 5.

Resolved, That there be made state, Mrs. Schuppert, and the cor- to the city; they also presented the congratulated the ladies of Deadwood on their energy and executive ability In preparing for this event. He said that even the weather was pro- pldons and predicted a most successful convention. The address of welcome on behalf of the women's clubs of Deadwood was made by Mrs. T.

W. Moffitt of the Thursday club, who has been chairman of the board that has directed the preparations for the convention. Her address was delivered tn a pleasing and happy manner and contained a cordial greeting and hearty She spoke of the help the Deadwood Business club had given the ladles and of the assistance they had received from the city authorities. She Invited the visitors in the name of the ladies and Boosters' ot the raising of an endowment fund, an addition to Section 2, Article 3, responding secretary for the western I city with three new citizens; not only the principal of which would be laid that clubs entering after June 1 need did they do this this year, but for part of the state, Mrs. Porter, also aside and the interest used for gener not pay dues, until a year from the made reports.

several years back they have added to the population of the city. The routine business of the federa al expenses. This could be done by assessing each member 25 cents a Aberdeen. Vice president Mrs. Gertrude B.

Gunderson, Vermillion. Recording secretary Mrs. Grace R. Porter, Fort Pierre. Treaaurar Trn.

Ttfartln Many reported that they had found tion was taken up and letters of greeting from all of the state year. The state should be divided in to six districts, to work together; the dents were read. Mrs. T. W.

Moffitt, their husbands could be induced to attend socials given by the clubs and that the men always did justice to the Black Hills district should be left in following January. 6. Resolved, That we endorse the action of the president in ordering a better grade of federation pins. 7. Resolved, That the residue of the lecture fund be turned over to the state endowment fund.

8. Resolved, That we authorize the appointment of a standing press chairman of the local committee, in Deadwood. tact to be one ot the six. Each dis vited the ladies, their friends and refreshments provided. One club Auditor Mrs.

Carrie A. McFar- trict should have a president and husbands, on behalf of the women's land, Wagner. vice president, the president to be a during a carnival, succeeded in stopping gambling and closed moving clubs of Deadwood, to attend a re General state federation secretary member of the executive board. The club of Spearflsh to go through the canyon and have lunch at the Spear ception at the Masonic temple last picture shows, connected with the Mrs. Dolliver, Hot Springs.

library extension movement should evening. About one hundred and fifty I carnival, which were regarded as lm 9. Be it Resolved, That the endow. flsh Normal school, as the guests of Professor Cook and the ladles of ladles attended the afternoon be endorsed, for the benefit of the traveling library. A change in the moral.

One club, located in a town ment fund be left Intact the inter slon. A number of lunches were giv of only fifty people, served dinners est only to be used and that the Spearflsh and to return to Deadwood by autos, over the best mountain road en and It was announced that din for three weeks to men who donated school curriculum should be made, so very few boys reach the high treasurer be requested to give bonds, ners have been planned for today. their services to good road building, In the country. She called attention the amount of same to be named by school. Classical music should be The reception at the Masonic tem in connection with the Black and the executive board.

taught in the schools and started to the rest room and Information bureau provided for the delegates In the ple last night was attended by two Yellow trail. Most of the members 10. Resolved, That the South Da early in the school years. Art should hundred and twenty-five people, with lived out of town and were obliged 'Deadwood Business club building. kota Federation of Women's clubs de be given from the first grade up and Vice president at large Mrs.

Bird, Watertown. Custodian Mrs. A. W. Ewart, Pierre.

Historian Mrs. Minnie DeGroff, Watertown. Vice president. First district (Black Hills) Mrs. L.

A. Richards, Rapid City. Vice president, Second district Mrs. Bieler, Midland. Vice president, Third district Mrs.

Wider, Mitchell. Vice president Fourth district Mrs. Buck, Sioux Falls. Vice president Fifth district Mrs. a few men In evidence here and there to meet in the summer and fall, in George V.

Ayres, speaking In place literature taught In the various stag clare themselves In favor of the teaching of home economics In every order to get together. They have of Randall Flanders, president of the Deadwood Business club, opened his in the gathering. The hall had been beautifully decorated with asparagus ferns, while the room In which the paid the expenses of their two dele es, as It appeals to the different ages. The school curriculum should be one of the great charges of the club women. Vocational guidance and train-, school in the state, where women are being educated and the furtherance gates to the convention and have refreshments were served, was dec remarks with a humorous story and extended a hearty welcome In behalf of the club which he represented.

of the work through clubs, and rented a cottage of three rooms In town, where the farmers' wives and orated with pine boughs and cones. pledge themselves to work towards The occasion gave an opportunity for lng should be one of the charges. There should also be military train children may rest when In from the Mrs. Schuppert, wife of the superin that end. the display of many beautiful gowns, outlying districts.

One Spearflsh club 11. Resolved, That the South Da ing for the boys. The Instructor had the distinction of adding eight to Haary Jones, Reviello. kota Federation of Women's clubs a feature that was not the least observed of the evening. The program should stand between the home and the school and help boys in securing the population, including a pair of Vice president Sixth district Mrs.

urge the director of the extension was a delightful one and was carried twins. One club has both men and Ghrist service of our state to set aside at positions, especially those who must tendent of the Yankton schools, delivered the response and said she voiced the sentiments of the people ot the eastern part of the state when she declared that It afforded them great pleasure to be able to visit the famous Black Hills. The greetings of the federation were extended by the out In its entirety, according to prev- women members and has found it State library commission Mrs. earn at least part of their living. lous announcement Frolic's orches-1 very successful combination.

The men Longstaff, Mrs. Schuppert, Mrs. Put Health should be a matter ot the tra furnished the music in its usual I do the talking and the women do the nam. least 83 1-3 per cent of the money to be expended under the Smith-Level act, to be devoted to extension work in home econbmlcs, for the direct benefit of the rural women and girls first importance; sex hygiene should finished manner. The Elks' quar-1 cooking.

One club made It possible Mrs. William Treber was on the be taught and approached carefully. tet composed of Messrs. Keppert, I to establish a twelfth grade in school program for a vocal solo, but having Rural women should come In touch president, Mrs. Zillah E.

Wilson whose remarks created a cordial feel- Hedstrom, O'Hara and Dlngee, ren-1 Another club bought thirty-five pairs of our state. with each other and cultivate friend arrived at the hall during the election of officers and being obliged to' dered several well received selections. of new shoes for needy children. An 12. Resolved, That we, the feder liness.

Clubs should visit other clubs lng that Is showing Itself In the spirit of harmony that prevades the gath Mrs. Albert Wilson of Chicago, whose ated clubs of South Dakota express leave almost Immediately, on account other of 100 members gave free lunches to farmers' coming to the of the cities and rural districts Mrs. grand opera training was evident in of another engagement her number ering. by letter to President Johnson our Wilson recommended miscelaneous the dramatic finish of her work, of state Institute. The ladles of the was lost, greatly to the regret of appreciation for the gavel presented The first paper of the set program programs, made out by members ot fered a delightful selection from club gave prizes for which the farm those present.

by the Northern Normal Industrial was read by Mrs. August M. Wider of the clubs, and not the patent kind Madam Butterfly. Mrs. Schneerer's er's wives competed, by exhibiting school to the South Dakota Federa Mitchell, whose subject was "Eu They should meet weekly.

In a busi readings were splendidly done and their preserves and jellies. Miss Borreson's Address Miss Lilly M. E. Borreson of Pierre tion of Women's Clubs. genlca.

Its Good and Evil." She has Deadwood Auxiliary ness way and not solely for the purpose of eating. There should be so enthusiastically received. Mrs. Wil-j iiam Treber's vocal selections were a delightful and easy manner and en Mrs. Neil of the Auxiliary to the field librarian of the South Dakota Free Library1 commission, gave a talk 13.

Resolved, That we commend the Sioux Falls federation of women's clubs for its condemnation of Deadwood Business club was called on- children's literature, In which she livened her discourse with many witty stories. It was an able paper and contained, as leading features, the cial sessions to which the husbands should be Invited, to allow them to get acquainted with the club gather upon and gave a short talk, telling of the objectionable and Immoral fea among the bright spots of the program. A distinctive feature was the Interpretative dancing of Miss Steck of the Spearflsh Normal, whose grace told of the work being done by the leaders of the Boy Scout movement tures of the street carnival held In the good work the women of Dead-wood had done. Her explanation of following ten suggestions; uniform ings. A scholarship fund would help that elty and Its efforts to eliminate divorce and marriage laws, segrega the boys and girls; there Is scarcely and harmony of motion were charm- the aim and accomplishments of the In getting out Inexpensive editions of good boys' books.

She quoted Mr. Mathew's, chief scout librarian, aa tion of the unfit, execution of the state In the union where such those features; we also recommend that federation for Its helpfulness in lng. Mr. Kilmlnster sang In his us-1 auxiliary led to arousing Interest In existing laws against race suicide, fund Is maintained. The schools ual delightful manner and the ladies I the plan to such an extent that copies warning other cities on the route of fo)lows: "The leaders of the boy scout better honsing facilities, living wage should be used as social centers quartet of Lead rendered selections I of the constitution were asked for, this carnival, through the press pub movement have found themselves for working men, more religion distinctly charming.

A vocal solo by I with a view of establishing similar lications. face 'to face with the menace of me taught children In the homes, a sing place to spend the evenings and time out of school duties, especially for country children attending city Mrs. L. L. Hedrlck of Hot Springs I clubs In other parts of the state.

14. Resolved, That the members was a feature number. I Professor Robinson's Address le) standard ot morality for men and women, national prohibition, votes of the South Dakota Federation of schools. She said the standing com diocrity and the threat of viclousness found in the average "Boy Scout' Story Book." Authors and publishers, greedy for gain, have been quick to The Deadwood high school quartet, I Tho Federation was fortunte in Women's Clubs commend the action for women. mittees should send ont their reports under direction of Mrs.

Troth, of- having the opportunity to listen to of those who have made the Christ to the presidents of the clubs Professor Eva Robinson of the Uni fered selections that afforded much An Invitation for the delegates to visit Lead and listen to Miss Jane throughout the state and club ladies mas ship possible and that each club be urged to add to the cargo of good see that at the moment the most compelling Interest In the mind of the versity of South Dakota, who spoke pleasure. The accompanists were Addams talk at the Homes take Rec should send papers to the reciprocity on "Extension of Home Economics In Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Troth, Mrs. Booth American boy today, Is the boy scout bureau at Sioux Falls.

She advised reation building was accepted and things for the orphaned ones In Eu rope. South She has an unusually and Miss Cosner. automobiles were provided by Lead against the use of many papers, as pleasing manner and delivered her The program for today will be 15. Resolved, That this federation more benefit is derived from giving Idea and so we have scores and scores of boy scout books absolutely unworthy to bear that name, not only because our principles are so grossly tnfftrAnrMUmtAff found on page of this issue ot the place itself on record as favoring free address In a sweet and womanly way. It was apparent that her remarks car the work from memory.

Mrs. Wilson Pioneer-Times. text books In omr public schools and and Deadwood people to take them there. Most of them accepted and were given an opportunity to Inspect the Recreation building, as well as to attend the informal reception tend nrged that all the members assist the ried much weight She said In part; to this end we authorise our legisla "The change In home conditions have movement to provide a Panama Pacific exposition exhibit from this state tive committee to take such action PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS Ideas presented are of the most per- -nlclous sort They are really nlckle FEATURE- OF SESSION during the next legislative session, as tended to take the girls out of the home and the result Is that they are ered Miss Addams by the ladies of and concluded with an exhortation that all exert themselves each year It deems necessary. novels In disguise.

Accordingly, the boy scout management have arrang- not prepared for the dutlej of home 16. Resolved, That the federation FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1914 to the accomplishment ot the best The second day of the convention of ed with Grosset ft Dunlap, the larg club work possible. endorse the action of the Panama exposition committee and In every life and Its great responsibilities. The first step towards the Conservation of national resources should be the con the south Dakota Federation of Wo est reprint house tn the United States, Lead. President Mr.

Wilson opened the afternoon session by appointing the following committees: Resolutions Mesdames Notestein, Sokuppert. DeGroff. Halley. Necrology Mesdames Kahl, Sand The program for today will be men's clubs found the assembly hall to get out 60 cent editions of really possible way the proposed educational exhibit servation of life, health and happiness of the Deadwood business club crowd found on page three of this issue ot the Pioneer-Times. In their hands.

Last year the home 17. Resolved, That accept with i (Continued on Page Three.) ed to Its capacity, when the president economics teacher' organised the 1-.