Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 18, 1914, Page 2

Annuai Address of Mrs. William Federation of Women’s Clubs g This public report of our work is .given at special request of our host- ess president. She says club women know about the federation--let’s tell something of it to the people in gen- eral—meaning, I think—the men in particular., And we do feel you are interested, whether you regard wom- en’s clubs ag a series of “‘pink teas” or whether you feel that they are breeding places for the germ that you fear will cause womankind to usurp man'’s prerogatives and trous- ers. (Did you ever wonder what the joke-makers of the pre-trousers age used as an insignia of the wife militant?) Whether you agree with the old man, who upon having ‘‘conserva- tion” explained to him, said: ‘“Why, that ain't nuthin’ new; it jes’ means takin’ keer o' things, and that's al-- lers been a woman’s work; that’s what a woman’s fur—a man per- vides and a woman takes keer'’--or whether you sympathize with a re- cent writer who says: ‘“Woman be- longs to the money spending gend- er.” In any case I'm sure you want to know from us just what our or- ganization represents, and we want to show you that if we are the ‘‘care takers” we are studying the most effectual methods, and if we are the ‘“‘spenders” we are trying to learn to ‘“‘spend” wisely. Kipling says: “The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf."” The strength of the club iy the fed- eration and the strength of the fed- eration is the club. Our Florida F. W. C.wad or- ganized in 1895 at Green Cove Springs. Wle are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Next year we will be old enough to vote. Two years ago, the Florida federation num- bered less than 50 clubs. Since then 30 new clubs have been and the membership more than doubled. Of our ten clubs now di- rectly affiliated with the general federation, six were admitted during the last convention year. A most significant sign of the times is the fact that the new clubs turn to the federation as soon a® they complete organization and our extension committee is kept busy telling how rather than why to fed- erate. Heretofore we have had an hundred or more year books left over to distribute at the convention; this year the demand has far exceeded the supply, showing increased activ- ity and interest. Fifteen clubs own their own homes, and almost as many more have bought lots and started build- ing funds. The clubs of the Florida Federation own approximately $200,000 worth of property. This means better facilities, stability and permanence. Our State Federation is a part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, with its membership of one and a half million women—a world- power that has no limitations. All service clubs, all state federationms, voluntarily follow the lead of the tractions. national organlization in subjects for study and lines of work, making a unanimity of purpose, a conserva- tion of effort that has its justifica- tion in the accomplishing of direct resuits, and thc moulding of public sentiment. Tonight I have the pleasure of presenting to you the “machinery” of our Florida Federation. The of- ficers: Mrs. Cay, Tallahassee, first vice president; Mrs. Dimick, Palm Beach, second vice president; Mrs. Dickinson, Sanford, acting secretary on account of illness of Mrs. Thorn- ton of Ormond; Mrs. Jack Camp, Ocala, corresponding secretary; Miss Williams, Crescent City, treasurer; Mrs. Tenney, Federal Point, audi- tor; Mrs. Young, Jacksonville, sec- retary to General Federation, and recently elected a director in the General Federation, Florida's first member of the national board. Our chairmen, of education, Mrs. W\. S. Jenninge, Springfleld Im- provement, Jacksonville; home eco- nomics, Mrs. A. Leight Monroe, Miami ; social conditjons, Mrs. J. D. Randall, Lawtey; civics, Mrs. J. T. Fuller, Orlando; health, Dr. Stevens, Fairfield Improvement As- sociation, Jacksonville; literature, Mrs. Lowry, Tampa; Iibrarian, Miss Crosby, San Mateo; club extension, Mrs.Wight, Sanford; bird protec- tion, Mrs. Hanson, Ft. Myers; ari, Mrs. Grace Manlove, Housekeepers' Club, Cocoanut Grove; legislation, SPPPBSEPD - Our Federation received | Hocker #& President Florida & 5 Mrs. Frank Jennings, Woman's Club, Jacksonville; music, Mrs. Mc Yver, Ocala; information bureau. Mrs. Kirk Munroe, Folio Club, Co- coanut Grove, and our most impor- tant publicity committee, Mrs. Shackleford, Tallahassee, represent. ing the Federation Magazine; Mrs. Graves, the Times-Union—filling out the unexpired term of Mrs. Mec- Cuen—and Mrs. Worthington of the Tampa Times. Tomorrow, when you hear the re- ports of these departments, and through them thje things actually accomplished, you will understand why Dr. Porter of the State Health Board, or, we might say, the State Health Board, values our co-opera- tion sufficiently to accept a place on our program, and tell us what he wants of us. You will understand why State Superintendent Seats came last year and is again coming this year to talk to us about the public schools. Mr. Sheats doesn’t hesitate to say he wantg the co-operation of the Wom. en’s Clubs in all educational work, and, furthermore, he has honored our federation the last two years with a place on the program of the annual conference of school officials. You will understand why Judge | Baker, one of the State’s most prom- inent lawyers, considers what the federation has done and may be able to do for the Boys' Industiial School at Marianna of enough importance to justify him in coming to tell us i existing conditions, and bespeaking our continued interest in the board’s perplexities, problems and plans. You will understand why Miss Harrig of the Wioman’s Coiiege, and state agent in charge of canning iclubs, is so anxious for our support that she gladly arranged for Miss Cresswell to come from Wachington, solely to stimulate and broaden our conception of our duty and responsi- bility to the farm women and girls. You will understand also that while we are dealing with living is- | sues, with the prosaic and practical problems of every-day life, we are not neglecting the cultural part, and .wlth our music, art and literature, ,are endeavoring to become the well- ‘rounded, well-balanced, tioroughly sane woman of today. “The strength of the pack is the wolf.” The strength of the federa- tion ig the individual club. I quote from an old recordy “In 1848, in Boston, Prof. Bronson gave a series of lectures on the ‘Laws of Life and Health,’ and a society was formed among the women to pro- 'mote the knowledge of the human system, care of the sick, etc., but it encountered much opposition, as it was considered immodest and almost disreputable for women to be inter- ested and informed in anatomy and hygiene.” A few days ago I received a de- scriptive booklet of one of our pro- | gressive Club occupied a most prominent 'place among its advantages and at- just celebrated its first birthday. cities, and the Woman's |A This particular club has 8, 1914. < | THE BVENING TAI.EGRAM, LAKELAND, FLA,, NOV. EASY T0 BECOME ATTRACTIVE ALL FESTIV Lakel a'n d Week, Commencing ing Scent to the Hair. For giving the face a good color get one pot of rouge and one rabbit's foot. Bury them two miles from home and walk out and back once a day to see if they are still there. Many women allow their faces to become tense and set and then won- der why lines develop. Relax the muscles, cultivate a pleasant expres- glon, and remember that lips which curve upward and smile are much more attractive than the drooping sort. A delightful way of imparting a deli- cate scent to the hair is to let it fllter through in the form of steam. It sounds difficult, but it is not at all Simply fill a small bowl with boiling water and pour some of your partic- ular perfume upon it. The two liquids will not mingle, but if you hold your head over the bowl the steam of the water will carry the scent with it and through the hair in a most satisfac- tory fashion. DICTATES OF FASHION The majority of sleeves are long. Full circular skirts are hinted at. Some of the new suits have coats with high necks. The smartest tunics reach almost to the skirt edge. Straight band shapes are among the new collars. Fancy filet material are the most fashionable veilings. Flounced skirts have their flounces rounded or pointed and bound with silk or braid. In some dresses the tunic and girdle are of Roman striped cloth and the rest of a plain color. 'n Face—Best Method of Impart- Monday, November Furnish All Attractions 12 High Class Shows an FREE ATTRACTION Featuring a $40,000 Tr.ine< Wild Animal Sho With BABY SUE, the Smailest Performinq Elepha -t on Earlh — i Vitucie’s Royal Italian Band Shows Open Every Afternoon Night Grounds Beautifully Illuminated combination of velvet and chiffon. LO Cation --B ALL P AR < HAS A CURE | E— FOR PELLAGRA ", 5 soaw Miss., | Black Silks for Winter. Such was the craze for taffeta last summer that rumor said it had had its day. For once rumor was wrong, how- ‘ever, and taffeta will be worn all win- ter upon all occasions. Black taffeta vies with black velvet and black moire for dressy wear and is relieved by vivid touches of color in sash, lining or embroidery. There is a fancy for black in all ma- terials, especially for the street. Chiffon With Velvet. In a velvet coat suit, which is made for afternoon wear, for velvet is not suitable for morning suits, there is a full skirt gathered on a shirred chif- fon yoke. There is a long, flaring coat lined with chiffon. The whole suit is decidedly likable, with its interesting o C. H. CLA | EXCLUSIVE AGENTS A 9 e Moo, Lo i |2 WATERMAN'S CARTER'S obtained your remedy when I did I! YAWMAN @ ERBE INKS would not have lived much longer. & IDEAL L ING DRVE -59"}'&1%me’a‘l’y‘;m:?fifncufie’p‘éfl- FOUNTAIN G DEVICES T. W. RIBBOM . ughn cliagra Remedy: my welght was 60: PENS CARBONS, EI. weight was 60- odd pounds; now it ’fl 90-odd. I woulg like to have this published and sent to sufferers of Pellagra.” ‘This is_published at her request. 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W.YARNELL Lakeland Electrical Supply{ women for the last thousand or so| LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING o | years, has been housekeening, her HOUSEHOLD MOVING A Comm SOO“ counsel might be of some value in SPECIALTY ,municipal housekeeping, and it has HORSES AND MULES ¥OR HIRE Phones: Office 109; Res., 57 Green 5UR SHIELD Py 58 | come to pass in some places that the women’s clubs are known as the ‘“city mothers.” So much for the relative position of the club of then and now. Today our local club encounters lit- tle opposition, and usually thorough support in its work for better health, | better schools, better roads, better | music, better food, better pictures, { better laws, better books and better babies. Yes, better babies! You have probably heard the story of the lit- tle girl who visited her uncle’s chair factery and asked what in the world he would do with the hundreds and hundreds of chairs? To which her uncle replied: ‘“Maria, don't you know settin’ down ain’t ever goin’ The place to get harness 1s at harness headquarters. We have ev- erything needed to ride or drive a horse and of good quality at reason- able prices. From the heaviest team harness to the lightest buggy har- ness this is headquarters. Special attention to repal: work of all kinds. MCGLASHAN ——— SANITARY PRESSING CLUB Phone 46 THE ELECTRIC STORE 307 E. Main St. L 1ow Buy Your ElectricLight IS OUR MOTTO Which is proven by our six FROM US ; years success in Lakeland. Maker of the National Steel AND out of fashion?” And the love of | 2 : ‘7’ (home and babies will never go ouzi ggsiones nglctrete o RCEI;,EAI\:II::;" PRESSINGZ SA E MONEY ,of fashion—even among clup wmn.l Building Blocks of all discrip- g klnd DY.EING. . | tions. es Work a Specialty, Then, won’t you grant that we are earnestly trying to do our part as “Makers of the Flag,” of which Sec-‘ retary Lane says: ‘“Yesterday the. Satisfaction Guaranteed, GIVE US A TRIAL Kibler Hotel Basement. Red Cement, Pressed Brick, White Brick, Pier Blocks, 3 and 4 inch Drain Tile, 6, 7 and 8-ft Fench Post: in fact Your Monthly Light Bi president spoke a word that made: anything made of Cement. w Phone No. 393 | S | e o, | o Sieers |8 Florida Electric and Machine)