Evening journal., 1916-05-18
CLUBWOMEN RESPOND.

Mrs. A. II. Berlin, president Of the
New Century Club. welcomed the dele
gates on behalf Of the club. She said
I'm part:
As one of my first official duties. it
IS a great pleasure to welcome the
Delaware State Federation Of WO-
mems Clubs. Our mayor has well
coined you to our city, but that is as
nothing TO my being able TO welcome
80 utO our club house. our club. our
women and our hearts. The State
Federation was born in this ROOM
Three times you have returned to !
your mothers house. Nine years have |
passed since your last visit
We are indeed more than glad to |
have you with us.
In making the response on behalf
Of the Federation to the addresses Of /
welcome, Mrs. Ella c. Emory. of Sea- |
ford vice president Of the Federation
said:
Madam President, Mr.. Mayor, and
Members Of the Wilmington New Cen
tury Club:
"ln behalf OF the Delaware State
Federation of Womcn's Clubs. / want
90 thank you FOR your most cordial
and kindly words of welcome Your
happy phrases. with the very crafty
ing tokens Of good fellowship already
enjoyed. make us feel under many
obligations TO you.
1T is, indeed a great pleasure 10
us to be with you; to come i'm. touch
with your work, your thoughts and
ideas.
"As Antaeus OF old was strength
ened by contact with Mother Earth. SO
will we feel the impulse, the throh oi
your activities.
And is il not i'm order. lest VIC for
get, that we should, as occasion offers
pay homage TO tho Wilmington Nog
Century Club?
For was it not here nineteen year.
ago that the idea OF fhe Delaware
State Federation was conceivo92
WAS it not here that tho ;.apr FOR
its development were brought forth
and the worker dedicated 10 the task
with a faith which makes faithful. a
hope which inspires TO noble effort
and a love which makes for the up
Fitting of humanity?
"Is il not. therefore. fitting that we
should offer a tribute of appreciation
20 those who organized this splendid
Federation work. thereby opening 10
the women OF our State such oppOr.
'unitios for service and development
as have proven, beyond tho peradven-
ture Of a doubt. the wisdom Of its in
ception?
I'VE would saw. all honor 10 the
Wilmington New Century Club for in
spring this noble work, We deeply
appreciate The kindly words and in
terest manifested by your chief eXecu-
tive. We are very glad OF an oppOr-
lunity TO visit your city.
"As Delawareans, we are proud Of
Wilmington-proud Of her institutions
and her growing industries-Our one
city. Standing. as it we're, as our
doorway to the world outside. ready
o give royal entrance 10 all who pos
sess the open semane" of efficiency.
Again we thank you for your cor.
dial welcome. pledging anew the 10y
atty and devotion Of the State Fedora
tion. and coveting for the unfinished
tasks fresh enthusiasm. renewed
strength and that unity Of spirit thai
may make us as one in the desire &c
make our world better. our people
happier and Delaware the best State
the Union"
MRS. REYNOLDS REPORTS.
The report OF the General Fedora
Ion Secretary. Mrs. S. J. Reynolds
vas as follows.
Madam President and Members o
he FederatiOn
AS General Federation Secretary,
have endeavored to promote the in
terests Of the State Federation. as wei
as OF the General Federation. I hav
attended TO the correspondence Of tn
office. While It has not been yer,
arduous. many letters have been writ
ten. ] have urged the individua
clubs to become a part OF the Genera
Federation. with the result that twl
have Joined during the year. We nov
have three clubs with direct member
ship. / was hoping that Delawar
would make a better showing thi
year because OF the biennial being hel
near by, but from all reports. we ar
TO have quite a number Of delegate
and visitors. who. 7 am sure. vii
bring interesting reports and inspira
ton to their respective clubs.
7 want TO speak OF the General Fed
Grafton Magazine, our official organ
have sent in a number Of subscriI
tions during the year. This magazin
should be in the hands Of every clu
woman. It would make us better clu
workers The work Of the Delawar
clubs has been splendidly reporte
in the magazine thfs year. by on
State Editor. Mrs Emery. The sui
scription price is one dollar. The a6
dress is. General Federation Magazine
4O9 Pearl Street. New York City.
YOU will give me your address an
the price of the magazine. I will gladl
send in your subscription.
Cvics and Health Work.
Mrs. Deemcr's report follows;
"A meeting of the health commi
tees Of the various clubs was held
Harrington. Seven of the clubs r.
ported. Delaware City reported th'
all the cemeteries had been properl
cared for and that the sanitary cond
tions at the schools had been locke
after. The town celebrated clean-u
day on which the railroad station wa
cleared and hedges planted around
Middletown report stated that II
Town Council now provides wagor
.. to carry rubbish out Of town. Clean-u
campaigns were also reported by n
Bellefonte Civics Club and New Cast
club. New Castle Club reported thi
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