Newark post., 1914-02-18
NEW GEN.
Lively Discussions On Interest
ing Topics

The New Century Club met as
usual on Monday afternoon, Mrs.
VIM. H. Evans, the vice-president,
presiding.
Mrs. Hayward, as chairman OF
the State Educational Committee,
reported their meeting at her home
on Friday In the morning var
ious clubs told of their activities
along educational lines. One town
now has a system Of credits, which
the chairman endorsed, certain
credits being given each child for
any work done in the home, such as
wiping dishes, making a bed, or
other work about the home which
encouraged the development Of
usefulness and industry in the
child.
After luncheon Mrs. A. D. Warn
er told about the Woman's College,
it's plans and needs. She asked for
the cooperation of all the clubs in
furnishing the new college, suggest
ed that some furnish rooms, others
clocks, or hall and parlor furniture.
Miss Robinson, the new dean,
was present also, and told about the
various courses of study that would
be offered. After hearing Mrs.
Warner and Miss Robinson, all felt
there was no doubt that the Wom-
en- s College would be r"ady in
September.
At the close of the meeting Mrs.
Ridgely Of Dover spoke on Free
Libraries.
Mrs. Dawson gave an interesting
: account of the luncheon given by
the Milford club on Saturday, at
which she represented the Newark
Club.
The treasurer, Mrs. Richards, re-
ported having received $45 from
the Building Fund Committee, the
proceeds Of the recent moving pic
ture benefit.
. The secretary, Mrs. Penny, read
an invitation extended by Delaware
, College to the Club to hear Mr..
, buttons lecture on "Walt Whit
, man.
Inspired by Mrs. Warmers ap-
| peal to the clubs, it was suggested
!, that the Newark club make some
. gift to the Woman's College as an
expression of the local clubs
+ hearty goodwill. It was felt that
+ something really nice should be
, given, and the members Of the club
were asked to consider what we
are able to do.
The Club was reminded that the
Library would soon need financial
assistance which led to discussion
of the possibility Of a Free Lib
rary. All who expressed themselves
!, felt that it should be changed to a
free library as soon as some defin-
{ ite means of support were assured.
The fact was brought out that $75
{ could be gotten from the State for
the Newark library if it were free
and that the acceptance OF this $75
: did not prohibit the acceptance of
} subscriptions, given voluntarily in
: the sense Of donations.
l The fact was also brought out
; that the Odessa Library which is
: successful free library, is very
. heavily endowed.
After the business meeting Miss
!, Hurd provided very entertaining
came, which was much enjoyed, She
also gave delightful musical selec-
ton
/. The program next week will be
lecture by DR.. Vaughn of Della
ware College, on "Some Curious
Facts About Delaware. - DR..
Vaughn has been making a study of
local history and has come across
some most interesting data, so that
his lecture will no doubt be most
s profitable and entertaining. The
t public as we'll as the teachers and
e students of the high school, are in
t vited to attend, and it is hoped that
0 many will avail themselves of this
t opportunity to learn more Of local
lore. The meeting will be in the
: Council chamber and all attending
, are requested to be there prompt
: ly at 2.3O p. m.