Middletown transcript., 1909-11-13
WoMAr's HoMe IEsrTrurE


The ladies' of Middletown ana vicinity
we're highly entertained and instructed
At the Woman's Institute held ia the
Opera House on Wednesday. Mrs. Grace
Day Brady, chairman of the committee,
had for several days been using ier nt-
most eBdeaYoF TO make h0mely audiencs
room and stage into an attractive place,
and succeeded beyond ones expectations.
The stage was made a woodland scenp,
and with its autumn leaves and rnstic
benches, its bright berries and clIry san
themufhs, made an ideal picture.
There was 8 display of woman's work,
many Of the lace and embroidered articles
being very dainty and pretty. An es-
pecially interesting exhibit was one of
fancy work brought from the PHILIPPINE
Islands by Rossiter McCrone and loaned
by Mrs. L r. McCFone. The display of
drawings by the pupils of the public
schools was interesting, and in many
cases showing decided talent. Their writ.
ing also, was unusually good, and Mrs.
Wells said it was decidedly clever ex-
hibition.
Mrs Brady introduced Mrs. Wells, the
first speaker, who told the obieet of tile
Woman's Institute. She said THAT in
stitutes and clubs broaden one and keep
one out OF a rut Mrs. Wells madetrjends
here last year at the Farmers Institute,
and was cordially welcomed and reiRem-
bered as the lady who advised the faEIn-
ers to plant honeysuckie and morning.
glories. Miss Gray next told of the way
to cut and cook meats and how to buy.
Miss Simpson, a graduate nurse OF Toronto,
Canada, gave an interesting talk on
"Home Nursing" zPrGf. Webb OF the
Experiment Station of Delaware College,
was introduced by Mrs. Wells, and told
OF the pleasure it gave him to be present
at the Institute.
The AFTERNOON session was opened with
music, "Onr Delaware" sung by the
audience, with Miss Mary Hntchin at the
piano. DR.. D, w. Lewis gave very able
talk on Sanitation" Mrs. Simpson gave
many good ideas on First Aid to the
Injured" This talk was especially in
structiye and if put in practice, would,
often be great help in time of need
Miss Frances Watkins of Odessa, gave an
instrumental solo "Rustle of Spring."
which was mnch enjoyed Prof. Harry
Hayward of Delaware College, gave a
very interesting talk, it being intended
more especially for the teachers and
pupils OF the schools. The public school
was closed for the afternoon and most Of
the larger pupils were present to hear
Prof. Hayward's address. He told the
girls that the most honorable calling for
a girl is to make home, rather than 10
go ont III the world to earn living. Mrs.
Wells spoke on GOOD Pictures and
Why" and told of the great need for
good pictures in the home and school.
She showed a number of good pictures
telling how they often lead children to
right ideas. Miss Gray gave delightfu
talk on "Ilome Decoration" shoWid idg
how to make home generally attractive.
In the evening the following delightful
program was given Music, t'Z4mpa,"
Mrs. j. Allen johnson aud Miss Mary
Hutchin; Solo, THE Rosary" Miss Louise
Cochran; Literature Of Childhood. !" Mrs.
Wells; Solo, ANSWER" Mr.. j. G. Parker,
Jr.; "Life's Talisman,n Miss Gray. Airs.
Wells recited an original poem entitled,
'Norah's Diipma," which amused the
audience very much.
Mrs. Brady and her assistants a. to he
congratulated on giving very FnccpssfnI
Institute, and giving pleasure to SO msay
people. !.