Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1915-03-27
SOME OF THE
DOINGS OF THE WOMEN
OF THE STATE

is as follows: Miss Katherine Lew
ers, University of Nevada, Chairman;
Miss Matte Russell, Elko; Mrs Ger
trude Haleck Wagner, Reno; Miss
Sybil Howe, Yerington; Mrs. Abe
Cohn, Carson; Mrs Corda B. Sten
niger, Board Member, Elko.
At the last meeting of the Mt. Rose
Mothers Club Mrs. Robert Price read
few things in regard to the code of
the flag salute and the latter was dem
onstrated by the pupils of Miss
Rousch's room. A poem on the flag
was recite1 by very small boy and
was much enjoyed. Tie Rev r. Hess
addressed the mothers {, Iifferent
things pertaining to the children.
which proved very instructive. The
flag was won by Miss Rousch's room
| flag was won by Miss Rousch's room,
there being twelve mothers to repre-
sent that room Three new members
were added to the list.
The Mothers Club of the Mary S.
Doten school of Reno meets once
month. There are usually between
thirty-five and forty mothers present
besides the teachers of the school
AT each meeting a short musical pro-
gram is given by the pupils of one
of the grades. AT the January meet
ing Mr.. Whiting demonstrated the
practical use of the victrola for school
purposes. 1t proved very pleasant
entertainment and the Club decided to
buy phonograph for the school, The
ladies were then privileged to listen
to pleasing and instructive talk by
Dr. Walker on. the Care of the
Body" The contest for the posses
sion of the banner is usually very
close
The State Federation of Women's
Club is doing a noble work in provid-
ing Student Loan Fund for students
who might otherwise be deprived of
that most valuable asset-an educa-
ton The number of applicants is rap
idly increasing and it has been found
necessary to raise more money at
once. The Reno members of the COM
mittee, Mrs. F. O. Norton and Miss
Grace Day, have been most fortunate
in securing valuable attraction in
Miss Merissa Thompson, of Chicago,
who is a mono-dramatic actress of
national reputation, having visited
most successfully twentyfour States
in the Chatauqua circuit She gives
the entire play of that sweet story,
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and
| added to this splendid attraction both
of the University .Glee Clubs-the
boys and grls-will add to the even
ing's pleasure with excellent musical
numbers. A rare evenings enjoyment
is promised, at most reasonable price
and for a most worthy cause.
Mr.. Charles Norcross has given
$50 in memory of Mrs. Norcross to
the Literary and Library Extension
Department for the prize stories to be
written this year
The Tonopah Woman's Club are
ready to send out at any time one or
more travelling libraries of fifty or one
hundred volumes to any club or re-
sponsible person A charge of about
10 cents per book plus the freight is
the only expense attached. Those
desiring certain kinds of books may
so state to the club and the librarian
will select the same. Also the library
makes a practice of keeping articles
on file under various topics-inven-
ton, music, drama, etc.-which they
would be glad to have the federation
make use of For further particulars
apply to Mrs. Hugh Brown, Tonopah.
The Mothers Club of Fernley, en-
tertained the Wadsworth Club at their
regular meeting March 10. Mrs. ].
E. Church, of Reno, gave a lecture
"On What the Mothers Clubs of the
State Were Accomplishing. The club
enjoyed Mrs. Church greatly and are
congratulating themselves on having
her with them on this date. Mrs.
Leon o. Whitsell rendered a number
of piano solos, which were greatly
appreciated. After the lecture dainty
refreshments were served and half
hour was spent in social enjoyment.
Mr.. Headley, of the Experiment
Farm, of Fallon will help the Fernley
school children on April 2 to observe
Arbor Day.
The Press Chairman wishes to an
nounce that the year books will soon
be ready for distribution. Delays in
securing reports, and in the appoint
ment of Chairman and members of the
Departments have been the causes for
the late date of publication. All or
| ders received for same will receive
| DromDt attention. Any one desiring