Evening journal., 1917-10-16
INTERNATIONAL
SUNSHINE SOCIETY

Any news intended for the Sunshine
column should reach the chairman OF
the press not later than Wednesday
noon. Address Mrs. Otto V. Ort, No.
1912 Delaware avenue. City.
Sunshine Calendar.
October IS, i9i7-Quarterly meeting
in S. S. Room, st. Andrews Church,
2.30 p. m.
October 10, i9i7-Rose Hill Sunshine
Junior Branch, in Rose Hill School
house.
Nov. g. i9i7-Coreopsls Branch, I. S.
S.. Miss Edna Kinds home, corner
Eighteenth and Tatnall streets.
Nov. ~, i9i7-New Era Branch, /. s.
S, Hotel dupont.
Sunshine knows Of a nice little girl,
who is mothorless, Il years OF age. who
is capable Of assisting in any kind OF
homework. She is about the size Of
girl Of "A years. Her sister is living in
this city. Sic wishes TO work for her
board, before and after school hours.
as she wishes TO attend school and be
near her sister. Anyone knowing OF
such a home viii please notify Mrs
G.. w. Dorsey, Jr., No. 200i Jefferson
street, City
Mrs C.. b. McCorkindale has been ap-
pointed state Historian Of the Inter-
national Sunshine Society for Della
ware.
Washington Heights Branch. l. S. s.
Washington Heights Branch, /. S. s,
are rehearsing for a play which will
be given in the near future for the
benefit OF a hospital fund.
New Era Branch, I. :. 5.
The New Era Branch, I. 6. s.. met
In the Hotel dupont, Monday after
noon, October g, 1917, for the FIRST meet
Ing Of the coming year. Plans were
discussed in regard 10 raising money
for the treasury as the branch's work
consists OF bearing the expense Of ex-
aminations Of childrens' and adults
eyes when such examinations would
be too much expense for the recipients
also the furnishing Of proper glasses
for the same. Il was finally decided
TO give a card party. some time during
November. Place and date Will be duly
ANNOUNCED.
The branch also decided 10 meet
Tuesday every two weeks 10 work
for the >soldiers), during the winter.
The Knitting and Sewing Bees" will be
held at the members homes. Mrs. Nc
Crackln was elected a member OF the
branch. After the business session was
concluded the branch adjourned I'M
Gil the next meeting.
Rose Hill Branch, l. s. s.
A branch Of the I. :. s, named the
Rose Hill Sunshine Junior Branch. was
organized Friday, October 70, 1917. by
Mrs. G. w Dorsey, our state president
and organizer They assembled in the
Rose Hill schoolhouse during a violent
downpour Of rain, but before the
meeting dispersed the sun was shining
brilliantly. which was considered, by
all present, as good omen for the
success Of the branch and its work.
The officers elected were: President
Miss Sadie Burrls vice-president, Miss
Grace Edwards, secretary, Miss Irene
HAIL. treasurer, Miss Marian Williams
press correspondent, Miss Amy Smith,
There was a preliminary meeting
held a week ago. The following direc-
tors were appointed: Miss Ammo Hllles
Mrs II. Price and Mrs Hall. Work was
given out (clothes to be made for the
French and Belgian orphans). The
young members have finished anC
turned IN, this week, three flannelettt
dresses, two flannelette bands TALL hanC
work., two lannelette petticoats. sll
napkins, two dozen comfort bags.
They are also learning to knit scarfi
and sweaters. The Sunshine meeting
open with Sunshine songs, responsive
readings and prayer. The business
meetings are conducted In parllamen
tary order. In this way the girls receive
religious instruction as we'll as needle
craft. The meetings are held ever!
Friday afternoon after school. They
expect TO have two or three socia
meetings, during the winter, at IN,
homes OF the members.
Quarterly Meeting, /. S. s.
The quarterly meeting Of the Della
ware Division. /. s. s, will be held II
the Sunday school room OF ST. Andrew
Church, Thursday afternoon, October
IS. at 230 o'clock. There will be a shor
business session, after which Mrs. Ere,
T. Bach OF the New Century Club
Will read a report Of the State Fedora
tlon OF WomCns' Clubs, held in neho
both during June.
We regret to report that one Of IN
members Of the Advisory Council OF tn
I. S. S., the Hon. Charles z. Staples
passed away in his home, stroudsbure
Pa, on the sixteenth OF August. Judg
Staples was instrumental in getting tn
bill for blind babies before tho Legis
lature Of his State. His little grand
child. Janet. was not only blind, bu
was supposed to be crippled when Ia
ken 20 the S. 5. Blind Babies Home