The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-07
sraAIanr HrrUBLroAw WOMEN.
west Enders make MRS. nprps Honorary Press
ideut for L~ife-sorosis Outdore.


ident for Iife-sorosis Outdorc.
The West End woman's Republican Asso-
citation had an election yesterday in the club.
house Of tho West side Club at ATT Boulevard.
They elected a straight Republican ticket, too,
for every one of the new officers is an out-and-
ont organization Republican woman without the
slightest tendency to mugwumping.
Mrs. Clarence Burns, who hos been President
three years, was In the chair. She was fault
lcssly gowned in a rich green velvet embol-
lished with duchesse lace, and wore q most
fetching and becoming bonnet.
"There isn't n member even Of Sorosis who
could surpass her." said an enthusiastic poll
tician Of the club.
other.
Mrs. J. Alexander Brown, Miss Adclino Brooks.
Mrs. Herbert Knowles, and Mrs. Jebb were
appointed tellers. Immediately a pretty little
woman in black arose and said:
II move that:our retiring President be elected
honorary President for life." Every woman in
the room gave n hearty second to this motion,
and Mrs. Burns was elected from the floor with
n rousing cheer. 1t was novel and refreshing
to see u body Of clubwomen show so 'unani.
nous good will.
Mrs. Mary Banks Stacy, Chairman Of tho
Nominating Committee, reported that, after
much thought, the. committee had decided TO
recommend tho choice of Mrs. Cornelia S. Rob.
inson for President. Mrs. Stacy moved that
Mrs. Robinson be elected unanimously. and
1--WE have no first and second tickets for our
other officers" said Mrs. burns, but simply
two selections Of names. The %tellers will dis.
out the names of tho candidates that they do
not want"
Madeleine d.. Morton. and Mrs. May Banks
Stacy. First Vice. President; Mrs. James Fair
man and Mrs. George Gunton,, Second Vice;
Mrs. William H.. Trafton and Mrs. isabella
NJ Mr"Gli Cory y' and DR.. jessie essG'I i. Bos siEsr corrssssp Saldi S;
Secretary. Mrs. Cory withdrew as soon as her
name, was read. saying that the COMMITTEES had
she could not serve, so Dr.. Boyle was unani-
mously elected from the floor. Mrs. O'Connor
was the only officer renominated and the only
mousiy. elected. Mrs; Burns described her as
others elected were Mrs. May Banks Stacy,
First ,yico-President; Mrs. James Fairman,
Second Xice:President; Miss America Phillips,
Third Vice. President, and Mrs. William II.
Trafton, Recording Secretary.
Our election is over" said Mrs. Burns when
tho last announcement was made, 'and we
haven't had q single fuss and not a member has
got mad about anything"
varick Boswell, Chairman OF the State Com
mittee. said to TIE Sun reporter: The consti-
tuition of this club says that tho term of Office
shall not extend over two years and that no
officer shall be allowed to stand for reelection.
Mrs. Burns made such an admirable President,
however. and the club advanced so in power
and grew so, rapidly under her guidance that
an additional year was given her by acclama'
ton. She is so beloved by the members that
every one, candidates and all, would like to
keep her in the chair, but we do believe in
some rotation in office, and she most of all"
take the form Of a reception at which time the
newly elected officers will be installed.