have had some songs printed appropriate for their
use. Among them is "Hold the Polls," a song by the editor of
the _Express_, and this was sung with considerable
enthusiasm. It may be said that the whole affair was a
success, and reflected great credit on the executive ability
of the ladies in charge. One item of interest must not be
forgotten--among the various banners indicative of the
virtues which are worthy of cultivation, was one whose motto
read, "In Mother we Trust." A lady being asked the peculiar
significance of this, said, "It has always been God and
father, now we want the children to learn to trust their
mothers, and to think they are of some account."

A successful State convention was held at Omaha July 6, 7, Mrs.
Brooks presiding and making the opening address. The address of
Mrs. Ada M. Bittenbender on "The Legal Disabilities of Married
Women" created quite a discussion among a number of noted lawyers
present. Of this the _Republican_ said:

This lady is the well-known recent editor of the Osceola
_Record_, which she has now relinquished for the study and
practice of law, in partnership with her husband. Her
address, although learned, elaborate, comprehensive, and
dealing with principles and technicalities, was delivered
extemporaneously, with great animation and effect, and in a
manner at once womanly, captivating and strong.

Miss Ida Edson read a paper on "Might and Right." Mrs. Bloomer,
whose presence was an interesting feature of the convention, gave
reminiscences of her own work for woman's ballot in Nebraska. The
convention was enlivened by the dramatic readings of Mrs. H. P.
Mathewson, and the inspiring ballads of the poet-singer, James G.
Clark, who had come from Colorado to attend the meeting. A
glimpse at the convention through the friendly eyes of the editor
of the _Republican_ will indicate the interest and ability shown
by the women of the State:

The first general convention of the Woman's State Suffrage
Association commenced its session last evening at Masonic
hall, the president, Mrs. Harriet S. Brooks, in the chair,
assisted by the first vice-president, Mrs. Clara B. Colby of
Beatrice; t