The Federal Suffrage Association
lature of Wyoming, Mrs. May Wright Sewall, well known for her work in the Woman's Council, Adelaide Johnson, the noted suffrage sculptor, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowe Watson, of California, and Mrs. Emma Smith De Voe of Tacoma, Washington.
Through all the history of the Federal Suffrage Society Dr. Clara MacNaughton has taken a leading part. As chairman of the committee of ways and means, she has been instrumental in securing the aid of prominent people; in raising money, and has never wearied in working for the cause. Her absence in Paris during recent years has been a serious loss to the Association.
On the occasion of the great celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Federal Woman's Suffrage Association, then called the Federal Woman's Equality Association, took an important part.
The society was represented by a committee of which Dr. C. W. MacNaughton was the chairman, and Mrs. Anna Harmon was vicechairman. By the courtesy of Major Narmoyle, quarter-master general, a large tent was erected for the use of the Association. This tent was occupied by the committee and other friends of the cause during the entire celebration. From there, circulars were distributed, and gatherings of those interested were held in the tent. Signatures were obtained for membership in the Federal Suf 75
