Newark post., 1915-05-19

accomplished we would have to
reply in the words of Mrs. Penny
backer in regard to the General
Federation:
"'To give a concrete enumera-
tion of work done does not convey
proper idea of the mission of
the organization. Our mission is
rather to inspire to educate.
Education must be the pur-
pose of the State Federation. Edu-
eating ourselves first, public
opinion later.
Energy, enterprise, labor and
thought must count
Because of seeming failure
along some lines we need not be
discouraged. 1t is better to plan
for the welfare of our fellow
creatures, even though we fail.
Honorable failure is better than
effortless pastime, it at least
shows strength of purpose.
''If the work that we have been
trying to do through our stand
ing committee, especially through
the social service and health de-
partments seems to us a failure,
let us. disabuse our minds of that
thought, for an idea sent forth in
the right direction, is never lost,
even from puny effort may
spring forth giant success.
"Elbert Hubbard says success
is measured by things attempted
as well as things achieved
1--WE have no adequate idea of
the influence of our organization.
And let us use that influence for
the betterment of conditions in
our state. May every member of
this federation (Which numbers
about two thousand), use her in
fluence between this and the next
meeting, of our general assembly
to create a publice sentiment that
will demand an institution for the
feeble-minded of Delaware, that
they may not be left free to pro-
duce their kind, to add woe and
misery to the race. It's prob
lem in which every right think
ing woman and man in the state
should be interested.
"Our efficient chairman Of pub
lie health, Mrs. Frank NJ. Jones
has been untiring in her efforts
along this line and has made a
splendid beginning.
United efforts and a joining of
forces will bring results.
The work of the federation is
steadily progressing, the future
has rosy hue especially along
educational lines. Two more clubs
have knocked at our door for ad-
mission, the Delaware City New
Century Club and the Washing
ton Heights Century Club of Will
mington. To both of these clubs
we extend most hearty welcome.
During my term of office it has
been my pleasure to visit nearly
every club in the federation and
a number of them more than once,
and everywhere | have been i'm
pressed with the fine club spirit
and gentle courtesy that charac-
teriZes the women throughout our
state. a great privilege was ac-
corded me in my visit to that Won
derful Chicago biennial. | sin
cerely wish that more of our Del
aware women could have been
there. But | am sure that in 1916
when it will be held in New York
City we shall have a large delega-
tiOn. It brOadens ones interest
in the general federation and
brings one in closer touch with
the parent organization. BY re-
quest it has been my pleasure to
give a report Of this biennial 10
nearly every individual club.
Il want to take this opportun-
ity of expressing my deep appre-
citation of the uniform co-opera-
ton which has been accorded me
by officers, chairmen of depart
ments, special committees and in
dvidual club members, for which
| most heartily thank you.
"The federation very much
appreciates the splendid help Of
the newspapers and the general
interest manifested by them in
the club movement. Publicity OF
the work done by individual clubs
is most helpful. So we take this
opportunity of thanking the press
for it's generous help. There are
many things | would like to say,
but time forbids.
"A great opportunity is ours
let us measure up to it, seeking