El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-04-17
Won1en's Organizations

The regular monthly meeting Of the
FL Paso branch of the international
Sunshine society was held ct the Y. W
c. A. rooms Mondey afternoon. Tie
large number present entered fully into
the sunshine spirit and all showed a
willingness to do their part Being the
last regular meeting until next au-
tumn, there was a great deal to dis
Cuss and many pans to consider.
Mrs Byrd c. Ray, matrOn Of the day
nursery, read her splendid report
showing that a vast amount Of good
is being done and that under her capa-
bic mana cement the nursery is being
systematiZed into a thoroughly reliable
institution. The treasurer and secre-
tary's reports also showed much in
terest and businesslike methods.
Mrs. L. Y. Pickrell chairman of the
lookout committee, and Mrs r. c. Lane,
chairman Of cheerful letters commit
tee, read their reports, which left no
doubt that these committees are needed
among the shut-inS and the lonely, and
that their work is appreciated.
The president, Mrs. Vim, H J. Judd,
read a very appropriate and delightful
bit Of prose.
Miss Katherine Warren pleased the
members with an instrum entail solo, and
Miss Biggs sang spring song in a
charming manner.
Mrs. I. J. Jones, who has an unusual
" clear strong voice read a set Of
verses.
Mrs. Judd then read Adelaide Proc
tors poem, Cradle Song of the Poor"
Election of officers followed which
resulted in a set Of officers composed
Of 81 Paso's most influential and prom
inenr women:
President Mrs. William H. F. Judd;
first vice president, Mrs. He'll Halei
second vice president, Mrs W c. Davis
secretary. Mrs. T. J. Jones; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Edith c. Lane
treasurer, Miss Mary Belle Keefer;
Mrs. T. W. NealOn.
Officers for board of managers sun
shine day nursery: President, Mrs. W.
J. Cox secretary, Mrs. Thomas O'keete;
treasurer. Mrs. Fred Weckerle; assist
ant treasurer, Mrs. /. Z. Behr; auditor,
auditor Mrs. T. W. Nealon
1t was decided that the executive
board meet the first Thursday of each
month during the summer, quite infor-
mally, at the home of the members.
The Emergency circle will continue
their meetings also during the summer
A great many who are active in the
different churches and clubs have
promised to work earnestly with the
society next fail. and all unite IN
spreading the genial rays Of sunshine.
From March is TO April 10, sig chill
dren were cared for at the Sunshine
day nursery, which was established on
December Is, 1910. BY the FL PasO
branch Of the International Sunshine
society. This growth, in 16 months
is considered phenomenal by the Fed
Grafton Of Nurseries in New York. with
which the Sunshine day nursery has
affiliated.
To those who are maintaining this
charitable institution this fact demons
trates as nothing else could the great
need which exists for working for the
babies and young children OF Ell PasO-
OF the SIG children. years Of age
D.
for whom modified milk is prepared
264 were runabOuts, or children from
one and One-half to four years Of age:
Sc were children OF American parents.
Ninety-fOur visitors called Many
servants were found employment A sun
shine employment agency is bound 10
be the result Of running the nursery
in time.
Besides those who subscribe funds
TO the support of this Institution, the
following merchants sent supplies
regularly:
Consumers Ice company, FL Paso
laundry. WatsOns. JacksOn's, Lion and
Standard groceries, Purity and Belgian
bakeries, Western Coffee company.
Globe Milling company. z. E Neff Coal
company, s J. Prudential Furniture
was given by Mrs. ~ A. Notation,
Mrs. Caroline Houston and daughter.
=. Burnham, Mrs. E C. Bippus gave
material for rOmpers, worn by all
children, while they are in the nursery;
the Ala SDLlELg OF LELlHlE NJ SINAI
gave nine dresses, Houston Square
Baptist church, food; Sunshine helpers.
seven tea towels; Salvation Army,
kindling wood; Mrs. Van Ripper, gro
ceries, Mrs c. B. Netterberg. food.
Mrs. Arthur Walter two sacks OF coal
and two of coke; Miss Blanche Gilbert,
baby buggy; Carnegie library. maya
zines: Mrs. A II. Anderson, magazines.
" ards pharmacy medicine; Mrs. Rose
E. BRIAN, clothing, "A friend" money:
another friend" venison; Mrs H
garth. 10 knives and forks; Mrs Geo.
Wilton, fruit; Mrs. Veronica Van
DENSE. clothing; Mrs. ~ PheIan and
Mrs. Edith c. Lane, groceries and
handkerchiefs, Mrs. Z. Y. Pickrell
thread: Mrs. S. LauglAin. cookies: Mrs.
J. F. Jones, gO-cart, wagon and toys;
Amelia Moreland, picture books. Miss
Anna Washburn, Sunset school kim
dergarten. supplies; the EIks. Beavers
and Loyal Order of Moose. valuable