Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-27
Y. ". c. A. HONORS
MRS. F, A. DEWEY.
After Fifteen Years at Head of
Association Woman Is Made
President Emeritus
MRS. EDWARDS IN HIGH OFFICE
Anniversary Meeting viii Be Held
or. Night of July 6 and viii
Be Open to the Public
MRS. EDWARDS IN HIGH OFFICE

The Young Women's Christian as
sociation held it's annual election Of
officers yesterday. After fifteen years
of splendid service In the presidential
chair, Mrs. Frank A. Dewey was hon
ored by the board of managers con-
ferring on her the title of president
emeritus.
Mrs. D. K. Edwards was elected as
her successor. Mrs. Edwards has for
several years been one of the vice
presidents of the association, having
charge of the work of the social de-
partment. At present she is travelling
in Europe with her husband, having
departed in February for trip around
ifle world. Their return is eApSCteu III
September.
Other officers elected were: Vice
presidents. Mrs W. J. Hole, business
department: Mrs. Giles Kellogg, relig-
ious work department.; Mrs e. ]. Mar
shall, educational department; Mrs w.
J. Chichester, social department; MRS
e. r. Smith, extension department.
Mrs. Gail B. johnson, recording secre-
tarv: Mrs. Kate S. Vosburg, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. w. c. Patter-
son, treasurer.
NEW MEMBERS
Three new members were added to
the board, Mrs. C. A. Parmelee, Mrs.
Robert Watchorn and Mrs. William
Carey Marble.
The entire board now consists of Mrs
A. S. Ayerill, Mrs. William H. Barnard,
DR.. Rose T. Bullard, Miss Grace
Barnes, Mrs. H. w. Brodbeck, Mrs.
S. D. Burks, Miss Sue Barnwell, Mrs.
w. ]. Chichester, Mrs. G. j. Dalton
Mrs. Frank A. Dewey, Mrs. d. X. Ed
wards, Mrs. c. e. Galloway, Mrs. Jet-
ferson D. Gibbs, Mrs. E. F. Hill, Mrs.
w. J. Hole, Mrs. Gail B. johnson,
Mrs. Milbank Johnson, Mrs. Giles kel-
Iogg, Mrs. Homer Laughlin jr., Mrs.
e. ]. Marshall, Mrs. Leonard Merrill,
Mrs. III. w. Mills, Mrs. T. F. Miller,
Mrs. William Carey Marble, Mrs. w. Z.
Patterson, Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mrs. Z.
"A. Parmelee, Mrs. L. A. Ross, MRS. Il.
Kate S. Vosburg, Mrs. George IL. Wad-
leigh. Mrs. Robert Watchorn.
Mrs. q. D. Mathuss, the first pres1-
dent Of the association and chairman
of the building committee, was made
an honorary member of the board, the
resolution being offered by Mrs. George
H. Wadleigh.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING
A public anniversary meeting will be
held Thursday evening, June 8, con-
sisting of a program of reports of the
years progress and special features
of the work.
Mrs. w. C. Patterson offered the
resolutions the adoption of which con-
ferred upon Mrs. Dewey the title of
president emeritus. The resolutions fol-
low:
whereas, Mrs. Frank A. Dewey has
so faithfully and loyalty shown her
devotion to the Young Women's Chris
tian association by many years OF un-
selfish and consecrated service, and
Whereas, after having for fifteen
years filled the Office of president of
the said association with ability and
distinction, she now, of her own voli-
tion and desire, wishes to retire from
the strenuous duties and responsib1li-
ties of the presidency, therefore,
Be it resolved, that Mrs. Dewey be,
and she is hereby elected president
emeritus of the Young Women's Chris
tian association of Los Angeles, Cal,
and be it further
Resolved, that the president emeritus
of the association shall be entitled and
heartily welcome to attend all board
and committee meetings and to enjoy
all the privileges and courtesies which
she has so richly merited by her lone
and efficient efforts in behalf of the
association.