New Britain herald., 1916-05-25

that women know so well how to give"
 These alliances with the govern ment branches, Mrs. Pennybacker de-
 clared, Strengthen up, place us in the
 dignified position where we belong, and aid us in doing efficient scientific work; each step thus taken helps our government and, if we are sane in our action, each such cooperative step helps the whole cause of woman- hood"
 Study of Iatin- n-Americans.
 Another recommendation made by the president favored action by the Federation by urging upon the clubs ''the study of the life and history of Latin-American peoples and that the incoming board suggest definite plans for assisting the development of Pan-American relations. Recalling that the Federation was, by invita- tion from the Secretary of State, rep resented at the Pan-American con- gress in Washington. Mrs. Penny packer said:
 Careful study convinces us that ideal relationships between the United States and the other American Re- publics will never be brought about until the women of the countries more thoroughly understand each other. Knowledge brings understand ing, and understanding brings sym pathy.''
 The motion picture was considered in another recommendation, the president urging the convention to request the incoming board to make 8 survey of the problem and outline a plan of action.
 "No question has aroused more interest among the homes of our land,'' she said. We realize that this institution has come to stay; that it can be made a great educational force that no one is wholly to blame for the state of affairs that now confronts us; but we realize also that the average motion picture tends to degrade rather than to up1ift the moral status of the spectator Re- member, please, I say the average picture. We want the cooperation of the film men and we should take no nasty step.''
 Mrs. Pennybacker voiced a warn ing of "certain dangers which she declared confronted the federation. First, there is the constant temp tation for us to be exploited, to be used for commercial purposes" she said, explaining that pleas for finan- eial aid are constantly being received by individual clubs. She urged that the members "listen to no calls save those sanctioned by state and na- Lional Federation" and said she be- ieved that the problem needed spe- cial attention in a legislative way.
 The "second most serious danger Mrs. Pennybacker described as the ack of continuity of effort" Many state and individual club officials complain, she said that certain lines of work mapped out are not carried "There is a growing feel ing" she continued. that each bi- ennial convention should outline certain policy for the two years that are to follow. I do not mean that the incoming administration is not 10 be given full power to meet the exigencies of the hour but I do mean 1 hat we would intrench ourselves in 1 public esteem and in the affection of l he state workers if we could now ettle upon one or two great lines of ! york for the next two years. and if | when the new board appoints its hairmen it could ask them in plan ling work to keep in mind these poli- ies''
 Reviewing her administration, Mrs. l oennybacker alluded to herself as | Tn "on-t wing president" explain 1 ng that since July, 1914, her duties | nave taken her 100000 miles, into l