Evening journal., 1916-02-24

SoNidi movement, Salu Lazy ADci-
deem. A great many people here are
near kin to the people of the green
isle. The Americans have shown
their interest in welfare work in
manifold ways and while they have
already given literally to endless
causes, I still am sure that you all
have a little corner in your hearts
for the women and children of Ire
land"
Lady Aberdeen traced in an inter
esting manner the causes that
brought about such deplorable condi-
tions in ireland. While at one time
it was shown that Ireland was really
q pioneer in educational and religious
work. sadness of misunderstanding
causing disputes and uprisings had
resulted in a congested and poverty
stricken land. These understandings
brought about the famine of 1S4S.
said Lady Aberdeen. Then started
the wave of immigration. Practically
all the young people emigrated from
the shores of Ireland leaving only
the old people to till the land and con-
duct the industrial life. The result
was a dying out Of industries and
conditions became much deplorable.
With a depleted population it was
shown how impossible it was for Ire
land to shake off the mighty grip of
the hand % poverty that choked it
and which caused a frightful increase
in the death rate there.
In 1906 she and Lord Aberdeen took
up their residence in Ireland. In 1907
the Woman's National Health League
was formed. Milk stations for babies
we're founded. visiting nurses were in
stalled. classes for older girls and
mothers were organized and many
other things done in the way of bet
tering conditions there had been
done. The sanitary conditions IN the
schools and tenement districts were
carefully teing looked after, while
Fairgrounds for the children in the
crowded districts. open air schools
and tuberculosis camps had done a
great deal toward lettering conditions
and instilling new life into the hearts
and bodies OF the poverty stricken
populace of Ireland.
In concluding her address. Lady
Aberdeen urged that all people. espe-
cially those OF Irish birth or blood in
this city. instead Of sending
money to bring their sisters or famil-
les over here. would send them the
money to remain in their own coun-
! try so that they would help educate
and build up the life OF the Emerald
/ Isle. She also urgOi the sending
home" Of papers and magazine that
would spread interest in welfare work
there.
Following the lecture a number of
pictures showing actual conditions
among the poor in ireland. play
grounds, health farms. milk station,
: various classes at work. tenement dis
tricts. etc. we're shown. A number
of other views Of Ireland. all Of which
were interesting. also were thrown
on the screen. At the conclusion of
the picture exhibition an informal re-
ception was accorded the distinguish
ed couple A number Of persons in
the audience went forward and per-
sonally greeted the titled visitors.
Among those who shook hands witt
iheai were: Miss Helen Garrett Miss
Barbara Nandegrift Mrs f. ;. Garrett
Major and Mrs. William g. Ramsay
General James n. Wilson, the Rev. an'
Mrs. 4. NJ. Kirkus. Josiah Marvel, Mrs
Frederick William Curtis Miss Alic
Tyson, Mira. C.. +. Maclksine. Mis
Elsie Ice Spring. Miss Elizabeth ORA
per. Mrs Charles L. Reid. Colonel an'
Mrs. George \. Elliott, William y. Ban
croft. Dr. and Mrs LOWS Rwnford
Phillip D. Laird and several others.
No direct appeal for funds was
made by either Lord or Lady Aber-
deem last night This. II is under
stood. will he done later. Lord and
Lady Aberdeen will remain in this
city until this afternoon. when they
will go to Philadelphia.
Both Lord and Ladv Aberdeen are
gracious and pleasing speakers. Lady
Aberdeen looked charming in a gown
OF black chiffon velvet trimmed with
silver and lace with a corsage bOu-
quet Of red roses. At the conclusion
OF the lecture a motion by Judge
Gray that q vote Of thanks be ex-
tended to Lord and Lady Aberdeen
for their lecture was carried unani
mously.
A handsome bouquet OF sprins
flowers was presented Lady Aberdeen
by the committee.