The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-05-28

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70 Treasurer. Lulu Henderson.
d Corresponding Secretary. Ora Take
= Directors. Gertrude NJ. Finch, Ma
= Z. Galloway, Lii Foard. Mary II. El
: more, Francis Maddox. Fredda Gratk,
a The above were the officers electe
at the annual meeting OF the Astori
4 woman's Club held yesterday after
n noon. The retiring president. Gertrud
NJ, Finch, delivered her annual adires
as follows:
. officers and Members OF the Woman,
Club:
; In accordance with custom aud IN,
laws Of this organization I submit m,
annual report.
! would not be true to myself nor
the society which | represent n re-
lpor;ed tina; the work for the year had
fulfilled my expectations At the be.
gining Of the year. realized now much
there was 10 be done and how much
might be accomplished with our large
membership. had high Ideals and
regret that We have not been able 10
realize them more fullg II all the
members enrolled had worked as earn
estly as the faithful few have done, we
would have many fine things 10 show
for our year OF effort.
I believe II Is true Of every organi-
zation, that after three or four ysars
Of experience. the work devolvcs upon
the few who are really In earnest. This
at least, has been true OF the woman's
Club. Taking into consideration the
number who have stood the test and
have remained true 10 their desire to
improve their town, their neighbors
and themselves, ! feel that the work
OF the past year has been successful IN
many respects. Our open meetings
and the social side OF our work has
been successful TO a gratifying iegre..
The attendance has been large and the
entertainment offered on those oecas-
ions has undoubtedly been appreciat-
ed. The ladies' in that line OF work |
have every reason TO feel proud OF their
success. The thoroughness with which
they carried out their plans IL most I
commendable. Whether this attract
i've side Of the club life will result In
an increased membership ren.i,ins TO
be seen.
My greatest disappointment have
been the lack OF interest In the Iec-
lures and the small attendance at cur
regular meetings. We have had some
Of the best Of Oregon talent az our
disposal and a variety CT subjects 10
claim our interest. Those who have
bsen instrumental In arranging our
ectrire course have reason to feel sat
SIZED that they have supplied Astoria
With material Of highest educational
'alue In spite Of the apparent lack OF
appreciation on the part Of our peo-
lie. The programs offered by our club
Members and local friends have been
n l.ructive and excdien. ana thos1
Who failed to improve the opportun-
ties TO enjoy them are loosers indeed.
! have reason to feel delighted with
he work OF the study class this year.
NE membership has been smaller
nan had anticipated but the interest
nd enthusiasm OF the members has
lore than compensated for the small
umber. They have developed
romptness and regularity In attend
nee which Is worthy Of note. They
ave shown an interest In the STUDY
Russia and japan which has given
connected with those coun.
les an added value and at the final
eeting were unanimous in the opin-
n that the work Of the year had been
istructive and interesting in the high
Il degree. Already plans are made 10
,ntinue the Bay View course next
Ear. This study class has been to me
le OF the most gratifying and delight
Il parts Of the club life and the In
rest Of the class members has been
! inspiration that cannot be meas-
'ed.
The work Of the travelling library has
zen quietly progressing this year
he one committee member has rear
nged the boxes and sent new col
tions Of books to svensen and Forr
,evens. About 20 new books havr
en- added this year, as a result or
e Kindness Of the Astoria public H.
airy association and few interested
lends.
The civic improvement committee
$ shown an active interest In its de- =
rtment The committee meetingf
We been well attended and the mem
RS hasv shown a comnendable in
est The failure Of the committee
have any large monument to its en-.
avors is largely due to the fact
{ the city council has offered to do