Evening journal., 1911-06-23
CLUB WOMEN
AT SEASHORE
Mrs. John c. Robinson, Of
Wilmington, Elected to
Head State Federation
OFFICERS REPORT AND
GREETINGS ARE GIVEN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
REHOBOTH, Del, June 23.--At the
annual meeting of the State Federation
Of Women's Clubs this morning. Mrs
John G. Robinson, of Wilmington, was
unanimously elected president to sue
ceed Mrs. r. j. Lindale, of Wyoming.
Mrs. Robinson is one Of the most ac-
tive members of the New Century Club
OF Wilmington. other officers elected
today were as follows:
First vice-president, Mrs. James
Pennewill, Of Dover; second vce-pres-
ident, Mrs. Frederick Ross, of Reho-
both; third vice-president, Mrs. Fred
erick Brady, OF Middletown; recording
secretary, Mrs. J. r. Cooke. Seaford;
treasurer, Mrs. Daniel Short, of
Laurel; federation secretary, Mrs.
Sarah c. Cooper, of Wyoming; auditor,
Mrs. John Lynn Pratt. of Milford; d.
rectors, Miss Elizabeth Cahall, of
Brdgeville: Mrs. Alvan B. Conner, Of
FELTON,; Mrs. Edna Chapman, OF
I Georgetown; Mrs. John Sheldrake. OF
Harrington; Mrs. Jacob Morris, Of
Lewes; Mrs. Charles Watkins, Of Mil
ton; Mrs. Harry Hayward. of Newark;
Miss Anna Hough. of Smyrna.
Practically all the officers were
elected unanimously.
Mrs. Mary II. Burchenal, Of Will
mington. was appointed correspond
ing secretary by the new president.
Two Hundred Present.
Possibly over two hundred club
women gathered at Rehoboth for the
meeting of the Federation. The ho-
] t.Ia 81 MALL HIIoI
the boardwalk looks exceptionally gay
with dainty summer gowns and cherry
smiles.
The gathering was held in Horns
skating rink and the club women
were thoroughly appreciative Of Mr..
/ Horns courtesy in making every ef-
fort 20 have the place attractive for
them. Great boughs of pine from Re-
hoboth's famous pine woods banked
the stage and almost made a bower
about the separate tables placed in
side the enclosure for the delegates
and on each table there was placed
vase OF roses The hail was fes-
tooned with Japanese lanterns and
the stage where the officers sat was q
bower Of flowers and green's.
The president. Mrs Robert J LIN.
r dale, presided In true parliamentary
a style, calling the first session yester-
day afternoon. She first introduced
: Mrs Harry Newman, president OF the
Rehoboth Village improvement Asso-
citation who read the address of well
come. In the course Of her address
she said
, To-day, the fourteenth annual meet
ing of the Delaware State Federation
Of Women's Clubs finds you in Re-
hoboth, Delaware's only seaside re-
sort. Rehoboth. like our beloved
state, is small In size. yet is its fame
prodigious, and we expect to see IL
developed in greater proportions from
year TO year.
To-day we have 300 cottages; four
hotels, one sanitarium. numerous
boarding houses. five stores open the
year round. four churches. three
livery stables. large modern school
building, one garage, two real es-
tate agencies, excursion house, pa
vilion, two skating Kinks, one merry
go-round, one photoplay, acetylene,
gas and electric hight plants, ice
plant, and convenient train, mail,
telephone and telegraph service.
1T gives me more than ordinary
i pleasure, dear friends, both personally
, and in the name Of the Village I'M
provement Association to extend to
each of you a hearty hand greeting.
= Even the mighty waves that roll upon
, our shares and come ,terracing up the
3 foamy surf, breaking with gentle MUIR
5 murs upon the beach, extend TO you
a most cordial welcome, inviting you
r to partake of their refreshment Once
. more dear friends, welcome and
; greetings Our town is yours; ac-
cept its hospitality in the spirit In
which It is given"
! Presidents Response.
The president responded to the ad-
dress of welcome and read her report
in part as follows:
Il want TO take this opportunity TO
thank the members of the Executive
Board for their loyalty and interest.