Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-05-24
A splendid Community Meeting.

A Splendid Community Meeting.
Avery interesting and enthusiastic COM
munity meeting was held in the Shepherd
College auditorium last Thursday night,
when matters IF public good were dis
cussed, and practical steps taken toward
doing our local bit to help our country in
the present crisis. Prof. Thos. c. Miller
presided at the meeting. The principal
address was made by Major M. NJ. Nicely,
member of Congress from the first West
Virginia district, who spoke effectively as
10 what the government expects of the
people in these trying times, in the way
OF service and self-denial and the offering
OF themselves TO face the country's en-
emies on the battle front. Major NeelY
urged food conservation, and exhorted
the people to real, unselfish patriotism.
He said that there would be no difficulty
in recruiting an army OF million officers,
but our country needs now soldiers in the
ranks. His speech was stirring and for
chile one.
Miss Marion Hepwortt, of the Home
Economics Extension Department OF the
West Virginia University, followed with
special plea for gardening and canning
work by all the women this year; and DR..
Lueder, the agricultural agent for Jeffer-
son county, added few words OF en-
dorsement. Mrs. Jarrett and Ms. Hardy
spoke most pleasantly on the practical
things that could be accomplished, and
their appeals TO the people to cooperate
in patriotic work were inspiring. Miss
Eleanor Potts reminded the meeting OF
the work and needs of our national Red
Cross Society, and number OF subscrip-
tions to this noble work were received.
Miss Hepworth in her remarks sug-
gested the usefulness Of demonStrator
OF home economics, and her idea was
Immediately acted upon In short time
the impressive total OF hundred dollars
was raised. Prof. Miller said that Shep-
herd College would probably add fifty
dollars, an Mr.. WYsong stated that the
county court would add another fifty.
With $500 already assured, it is certain
that good woman for this work can be
secured for the summer months.
The music arranged by Professor
Muldoon was appropriate and spirited.
The college glee club gave patriotic
songs Will Snyder sang "The Star
Spangled Banner" all who could joining
in the chorus and everybody present
sang America" whether they could or
not Altogether, this was the spirited OF
the meeting Shepherdstown is going to
do its bit, whether it can or not. The
earnest and patriotic spirit OF tile large
number OF people in attendance assure
this, and we believe that in this eventful
year OF 1917 Shepherdstown will break
even its own fine record for service in
this time OF need
One result OF the meeting has been the
formation OF a Shepherdstown Commu-
nifty Club. to work, for the period OF the
war, towards Shepherdstown'S share in
helping West Virginia to feed herself. To
this end, the club asks for suggestions
from all the notable houSekeepers OF the
district and will hold meetings where
those who know the best ways OF house
hold and garden management will give
the benefit OF their experience. II hopes
for large membership, and asks every
woman OF our district TO join; for the
successful housekeeper who personally
may not need the club at all is exactly The
woman whom the club itself needs most.
The officers are: Mrs. Edwin Jarrett,
president; Mrs. Rowland Ringgold, vice.
president; and Miss Rachel Snyder, Sec
rotary, who will be glad to receive ION
post cards and in the simplest manner
the names OF all patriotic housewives
who want 10 90 on record as intending to
help West Virginia. AS there are no
dues, no treasurer has been appointed
but either Mrs. Jarrett or Miss Eleanor
Potts will be happy TO receive any sub
scriptons, from twenty-five cents up, for
the expenses of our woman demonstration.