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v ■£,.*> ' , V. •» <' • "t.Vfls^' .TW ' 1 ’• '%"'v •' "' *'. r •.* ' t"'.' .•• *c* f REPORT OF MEETING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS, HELD IN CHARLESTON By MRS. W. D. COPELAND The South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs convened for the twenty>aixth annual convention at the Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, S. C., April 8-9-10. This Federation was organized at Seneca, S. C., June 15, 1898, and admitted to the General Federation, July 29, 1899. This is the third time in its history that Char leston has entertained the South Caro lina Federation of Women’s Clubs. In years past Charleston has given to this club two presidents, Miss Louise B. Poppenheim and Mrs. Julius M. Visauski. Upon our arrival Monday evening preceding the convention, we received a “hearty welcome” at the station. As each delegate or clubwoman was requested to display, upon her arrival, in the city, a knot oi the ribbon or or a Federation pin, we were easily identified by the local committee. Mrs. F. M. Robertson’s able.manage ment as director of this committee contributed largely to the success of the convention. The portals of old Charleston were thrown wide open, so that we might enjoy the store of treasures within. A large number of representative clubwomen from sections of the State came to feast of “good things.” To quote Sunday News and Courier, “The Fed eration is a group of 8,500 of the fin est women of the finest State of the finest country in the world.” The first session, as all others, was held in the auditorium of the new Francis Marion Hotel. This auditor ium is modern and beautifuL This hall was finished in ivory and old- gold; the window draperies were very beautiful, and the chandeliers most attractive in their brilliance. The platform was decorated with potted palms, tied with white and blue, above the platform hdng our national flag, State flag, and the flag of the city of Charleston. A group of honor guests and officers of the Federation occupied the platform. The seats in the auditorium were arranged accord- to districts and communities, eryone deeply regretted the ab- :led Ban- e asset!- sence of the president, Mrs. John Drake. Her absence was due to ill ness. Miss Mabel Montgomery, of Marion, vice-president of the Federa tion, called the convention to order Tuesday morning. Miss Montgomery lft«ged for the cooperation of the Federation ao that the convention $t be successful. She said that vice-presidency was no “rocking chair job” as she had thought, but meant real work. She made a most splendid presiding officer. Her ready wit, charming manner, and great abil ity, pleased all. The convention was opened by the singipg of “America the Beautiful” in umson. Rev. Alex ander Sprunt, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Charles ton, made the invocation. An impress ive flag ceremony followed. Every .clubwoman repeated this pledge of allegiance, as she saluted “Old Glory”: “I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” An ode to “Old Glory” was most wonderfully recited. “The Star Spang' ner” was then sung by tn biage. Thomas F. Stoney, mayor of Char leston, and Mrs. Francis M. Robert son, president of the Charleston Fed eration, delivered addresses of wel come. Mayor Stoney welcomed the women in a most pleasing manner. He paid a warm tribute to the activi ties of the.Federation, as an organi zation which ha§ striven to make South Carolina a better state in which to live. Mayor Stoney urged the convention to provide a place to which delinquent negro girls might be sent for correction. A resolution- was offered later to the effect that the Federation of Women’s Clubs take tangible steps toward the securing of a ho The for negro girl offenders. Mrs. F. M. Robertson, in behalf of all Fed erated Clubs of Charleston, extended a roost cordial welcome to all. Mrs. L. H. Jennings, of Bishop- ville, responded to these addresses of vfdcome, and assurred our hostesses of our deep appreciation. The pre siding officer then presented several honor guests: Miss Mary Poppenheim of the U. D. C., Mrs. W. B. Burney of the D. A- B-» Mrs. John A. Lawton of the U. D. C., Mrs. Bob Wright of Newberry of the U. D. C., and Mrs. C. K. Earle of Bennettsville, of the American Legion Auxiliary. * Reports of the president, other of ficers and committees featured this initial session. These were given in quick sucession. The report of our { resident, Mrs. Drake, was read by Its. C. S. McCall, of Bennettsville. Mrs. Drake stated that we have cause for rejoicing at the action of the re cent . legislature, which provides for a seven-month school term, but let us not be satisfied until the nine-months j term shall have been provided by South'Carolina for all her public! schools. She sees it the duty of every tern i parent to support Mrs. Drake says that we must do away with immature er pupil teach ers. There were two hundred and fifty high school boys and girls at ' rop summer school alone who :teo to stand state board exami- ons and secure licenses to teach, should not be tolerated. I have ' a few “high points” in the . xdP”* *’ u ** ana timely advice. The report of the Endowment Fund tola. one sees u me uuiy ui • y state to support its school sys-j just as surely as it is the duty; of a parent to support his children. was submitted by Mrs. Leroy Springs of Lancaster, chairman. You remem ber that four years ago, Mrs. Springs while president of the Federation, recommended that the organization undertake the raising of an endow ment fund of $10,000’ to be used for the general expenses of the Federa tion. This plan was adopted and since that time Mrs. Springs has been chairman of the fnud. Mrs. Springs offered a gavel to the district having the greatest number of one hundred per cent clubs. The amount to be raised that morning was $2,278. r It was so amusing and interesting to see clubs and individuals trying in their efforts to win the coveted prize—at times, the race was intensely excit ing. The “chair” pleaded that all social conversation cease and let “money talk.” Finally, the North Central District was declared win ner of the gavel. The presentation of the gavel was a real feature of the session. It i8 real interesting to know that our district, the Northern, although the smallest in the state, came second. The goal of $10,000 was realized by Wednesday. The interest on this sum will enable the president to pay her expenses on all necessary Federation trips or pro cure stenographic assistance. We owe Mrs. Springs a big debt of gratitude for the work accomplished. At noon we adjourned for a lunch eon tendered by Charleston City Fed eration. Miss Louisa B. Poppenheim acted af toastmistress. The following toasts: “Charleston,” “South Caro- Una.” “The United SUtes,” “Our Mothers,” “Our Daughters,” and “Our Men,” were responded to in the most delightful and spontaneous man ner imaginable. As scheduled, departmental confer ences were held immediately after luncheon. Our report was filed at this meeting. In the afternoon session a sympo slum was led by the district direct ors. Let me pause to say that our own president and efficient director of the Northern district, Mrs. J. Ramp Stone, made us rustly prot of her as she so ably delivered her excellent talk on "The Possible De : velopmeot of Womanhood Through the Clubs.” At the close of this session the visiting chthwomen were tendered a drive about the beautiful “City By the Sea,” with, a series of teas serv ed at the headquarters of the D. A. R’s., the Colonial Dames, and the U. D. C’s. The Rebecca Motte Chapter, D. A. R., served all in the old Ex change Building. There we saw the silver service presented by the State of South Carolina to the battleship which bore its name. The Colonial Dames werq^in the historic Old Pow der Magazine. This is a low, one room structure, and so unique. How fitting that the Dames should pre serve this old, old building. We found the U. D. C’s. waiting in the Old Market. This building was stor ed with priceless and interesting relics of the days from 1861 to 1865. True, old, Southern hospitality was most generously dispensed by all. At the fine arts session Tuesday evening a delightful musical program consisting of vocal and instrumental selections, was given. Mrs. Folk, of Bamberg, Mrs. Furtich of Columbia, and the Wednesday Morning Choral Club of Charleston delighted the alienee with beautiful songs. How apropos that the chairman of the Fine Arts Department, Mrs. Cora Cox Lucas, and the chairman of Litera ture, Mrs. F. M. Robertson, should make their reports at this session. Mr. Robert Lathan. editor of Char leston News and Courier, made an excellent address on “The Social and Economic Position of South Caro lina.” He plead for a revision of our tax system. Much business was scheduled for Wednesday. All faces were bright with interest, and all were business- bent. Many reports were read, and there was the first reading of resolu tions. These resolutions were pres ented bv Mrs. J. L. Coker, of Harts- ville. The first asked that the State Federation endorse and call upon the State of South Carolina for the erect ion of a children’s cottage at the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium at State Park. This was presented by the Cateechee Club of Greenwood. The second resolution favored the en trance of the United States into the world court. The third asked en dorsement of an adequate army and navy with which to pfotedPthe dig nity and security of the nation. The fourth pledged support to the Presi dent in his participation in the.Inter national Court; and the fifth express ed sympathy for the children of the Near East; and the sixth, that the Federation urge the United States Government to enter the League of Nations. Copies of this last are to be sent to the President of the United States and the the senators and rep resentatives from this State. These resolutions were later endorsed. All of this routine business was dispatch ed expediently. From all these meet ings, clubwomen gained help, sym- pathy, and inspiration. The princi pal feature of the day was the elect ion of officers. The Credential Com mittee’s final report was: Officers 39, delegates 179, total 218. The repre sentatives from the Northern Dis trict were: Mrs. J. H. Stone, direct or; MkA Ramsay m Mra. James of Spartanburg; Mrs. P. E. Scott, Mrs. Bob Wright, and Mrs. Floyd of New berry: Mrs. Aiken of Laurens; and Mrs. W. D. Copeland of Clinton, your delegate. Mrs. L. H. Jennings of Bishopville was elected president of the South Carolina Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. Jennings has been promi nent in club work for the last three years, having been director of Cen tral District for two years, and Re cording Secretary one year. We feel sure she will render the same high type of service that she has done in the past. Mrs. F. M. Robertson of Charleston was elected treasurer, Mrs. W. D. Melton of Columbia was elect ed recording secretary, and Mrs. Geo. M. Stuckey of Bishopville was elect ed corresponding secretary. Upon adjournment all visitors were ven a most delightful trip to Folly each. We rode twelve to eighteen miles before reaching the beach, then rode seven miles on this beautiful beach. While there we were enter tained at tea in the Elks’ club house. Here, too, we found real Southern hospitality. Our own Miss Will Lou Gray of Laurens, chairman of Applied Educa tion, presided Wednesday evening. Miss Gray said she believed in put ting into practice what our poet said, “Why don’t you speak for yourself, John?” Then she told us-of .the won derful things she is accomplishing in her sphere of work. Especially in teresting was the report on Educa tion made by Mrs. H. Harris of Greenville. The Loan Fund has reach ed nearly $9,000. Fifteen girls are now being educated by this fund. One of these girls was there in the “flesh” to give us a real, live, per sonal message. She was Mrs. W. W. Thompson, a student in the Sopho more class at Winthrop College. She is a young widow with two children. She spoke most feelingly of her deep appreciation cf this timely help—-in all humility she spoke. The report of the Home Demon stration Department was particular ly good. There are in this state 358 clubs, 6,554 women members, and 9,000 boys and girls. These agents give intensive training in food value, E reparation and serving of meals, iws of sanitation, cultivation of flowers and vegetables. In other words, “The Conservation of Natural Resources” asked us to: Plant trees, rotect trees. The report on Librarf x tension denoted remarkable growth. Their slogmH'Wrc “A Library every county and town.” The first prize offered by this department was won by the Walterboro club for ad ding 473 volumes to their library this year; second prize to Johnston club,! 411 books, and the Laurens Wednes day club came third with 403 books. | Mrs. Sherman, of Chicago, honor; guest of the convention, addressed: the members and many visitors. She' is General Federation Chairman of Applied Education. For sixteen years Mrs. Sherman has served her country without pay. Her’s has been k ser vice of love. She begged us to ob serve “Garden Week,” to preserve state and national parks, and urged us to work for the Sterling-Reed education- bill. A pageant, “The Child’s Right to an Education,” portrayed to us all in a most striking way the awfulness of growing up without any education at Federation. The attention given physical education is steadily increas ing. There was not a more inspirational meeting than our last one Thursday morning. Earnest women discussed their problems most forcefully. Miss Minnie McFeat of Rock Hill, spoke on Child Welfare, a subject about which we are all deeply concerned. Miss Leila Russell of Wmthrop dis cussed Club Institutes. Miss Mattie Thomas of Columbia told of the School Improvement Associations. Miss Zena Payne urggd all clubwomen to vote in elections. The outstanding decision of the South Carolina Fed eration of Women’s Clubs was the adoption of^tf^Hecommendation made by Publicity Chairman Mrs. Parkin son, that * the Federation, withdraw from the State Legislative Council and plan to establish a state head quarters and publish a federated, magazine. The Federation also en dorsed a movement to raise the salary of the State Superintendent of Edu cation to $5,000, and to have a col lege graduate or its equivalent fpr County Superintendent of Education. In closing the resolution of courtesy was read. Our hostesses were warm ly thanked for their hospitality. 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Investors are invited to examine the underlying mortgage of Jacobs & Company plant, attorneys report, and complete abstract and title. These may be examined at M. S. Bailey & Son, Bankers. Jacobs & Company -bonds are supported by mortgage of more than $1,000.00 appraised value for each $500.00 bond authorized. They are backed by a going business whose receipts are three times as big annually as the entire bond issue, and the house issuing the bonds has i ample assets additional to the property un der the bond mortgage. They afford the strongest assur ance that the obligations of these bonds will be met promptly in all cases. As they are coupon bonds, holders merely clip their coupons and deposit in local banks as checks on maturity dates of the coupons. These bonds may be registered as regards their principal on the regis tration books at the banking-house of M. S. Bailey & Son, Bankers. They are subject to call after 1926 at premium of 2 per cent, upon the prin cipal, and with accrued interest. Prospectus sent on request. In- uire of Jacobs & Company, Clinton, C., or M. S. Bailey & Son, Bank ers, Clinton, S. C. * WHAT DO P. S. JEANS DO? Springtime is Overland time—with lots of places to go and healthful pleasure in going. Big power to take you. Big comfort to rest you. Big reliability. And the ex tra pleasure of econo my. Ride to good times in an Overland! Cham pion now $6^5, Sedan $795, f. o. b. Toledo. aumg ELLIS MOTOR CO. I t [7^3 j1; r —J ;,—1;,—j j p—^ [ t—i ^ 1 r— 1 0 0 0 B B B B E B E E B B B The Ttegistcring Piano DARING HOLD-UP At high noon Thursday last, on the Clinton-Laurens highway, our live piano merchant was held up, and, at the point of a check-book, was forced to sell one of those famous Gulbran- sen Registering Player Pianos for im mediate delivery. The experience was rather exciting and Mr. O’Daniel is now haunting the highways—just hunting robbers. Moral: High class merchandise at the right price brings in the bacon. FEW KINDS OF FUN OUTRIVAL THE GULBRANSEN Life of WOODROW WILSON PRICE $2.50 . For Sale By \ 89 Thortiwell tStroet Clinton, S. C. When dad’s day’s work is done he’s entitled to some fun of his own. He’s earned a little time to himself. A spell of rest, a change, something dif ferent from the usual grind—that’s what he needs. So why should folks be fussy about little things like keeping dinner wait ing when a fellow is right in the midst of an all-absorbing, body-and- soul-satisfying little session of music Four Models—Nationally Priced $420 • $495 - $575 r $650 —played by himself and for himself —-on his own beloved Gulbransen ? Few pleasures afford so complete a change from the workaday grind. Few are so fascinating. Few so thoroughly enjoyable. Playing is unbelievably easy be cause of Gulbransen responsiveness and extreme flexibility. And—with your Gulbransen—you get four sim ple, complete arid exclusive Instruct ion Rolls showing a method of cor rect playing. 1 1 B B B E B B O’DANIEL £ Trad* auurk. * t 41 * ?*«4 »-* 4 * 'i i* wAa' j . * ' - i