[SEVENTH SESSION.]
The Congress convened in the Murat Theater, on the morning of October 3, 1912, and was called to order by President White, at 9:45 o’clock a. m.
President White—We are a little late in gathering this morning. The meetings last night were rather strenuous. There were meetings in two different places, and the one I attended had seventeen or eighteen hundred in the audience, so we know we have a large attendance. The idea of having sectional meetings is a good one, because it enables discussions at greater length upon special subjects that concern different people interested. Day before yesterday, we had three meetings going on at the same time. Then we have an illustration of what is needed in the way of civic reform and good government over at the State House, and none of us should miss this. It is going on all the time. It appeals to the eye, and we can see at a glance so much that is needed in this battle for reform.
Reading of Telegrams
I have some announcements to make before I call upon the first speaker. I have a telegram from Mrs. G. H. Robertson of Jackson, Tenn., and one from Anna Caroline Benning of Columbus, Ga. These telegrams contain greetings, and also suggestions as to the next meeting place of the Congress. We are glad to have suggestions as to the next meeting place, but under the Constitution the Executive Committee takes up this matter for consideration, and they have three or four months to do it in.
Jackson, Tenn., October 2, 1912.
President National Conservation Congress, Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis.
Mothers and teachers of Tennessee interested in conservation of childhood beg the National Conservation Congress to hold its next meeting in Knoxville. This will mean much to Tennessee. We hope you will see that Knoxville is, all things considered, the place of all others for you.
From President Congress of Mothers,