Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-07-13
Gov Harrington Talks To A Large
Audience.

The meeting of the Woman's Section of
the Maryland Council of Defense. held in
the Assembly Room of the Rockville HIGH
ochool last Tuesday, called together one of
the largest audiences assembled in the
county for many years.
Inc speakers were Governor Harrington .
Mr. orrin Lester, of the Red Cross Society :;
Mr.. Clagett. of the Food Conservation Com.
mission; Mrs. George Jams. of the Mary
land Hospital for Convalescents, and Mrs.
William Maloy, of the Maryland Council of
Defense.
Following prayer by Rev. A. T. How
ard Mrs. j. Frank Wilson, Chairman for
Montgomery county, explained the objects
OF the meeting as being to inform the peo-
pie OF the plans Of the Council of Defense,
and Of the necessity Of the organization of
the women Of the county in order to carry
out their part of the plans laid down by
President Wilson. Mrs. Wilson then intro
duced Judge Edward c. Peter. who presided
and introduced. the speakers.
Mr.. Lester graphically presented the or
sanization. works and needs of the Red
Cross as it is now being applied here and
in Europe.
Mr.. Clagett described the plans of the
Food Conservation Commission. showing
the absolute needs not only in increasing
food supplies, but of cutting out all extrava-
gance in the use Of foods and the elimina
ton Of all waste.
Governor Harrington eloquently presented
the position that Maryland has always
occupied in the forefront Of every move
ment which stood for the good of the
country; and said that he had been in all
the counties of the State and had found
that the people of the whole State we're
solidly with him in his efforts to increase
and conserve the resources of the State.
He stated that he had appointed the
members Of the Council of Defense, draft
ing them into the service of the State, for
the purpose of organizing the men and
the women. each into an effective body,
the State assistants in each district who
will not only secure reports of all organi-
cations and individuals who are willing to
help the country in its time of need, but
who will also distribute the individual con-
servation cards recently called for by the
Government.
1t is expected that the work will be done
with the same military precision recently
shown by the men on Registration Day.
Mrs. Jams explained the establishment
of the Maryland Hospital for War Invalids,
located at Ellicott City, in the home of
Mrs. Lilly Tyson Elliott. which she has
loaned for the purpose. and which is being
fitted up by the Maryland women. This
building contains accommodations for two
hundred beds, and it has been accepted
by the United States Government, to take
effect as soon as it is fitted up.
Mrs. William Maloy spoke Of the orsani-
cation of the Council of Defense. showing
the authority of the State and County Or
CARNATIONS and their relation to the Ma
tional Council of Defense appointed by
President Wilson, and to which all reports
will ultimately be sent: and spoke Of the
patriotic service to be rendered by all who
took part in gathering the information
necessary to a perfect organization.
Miss Meta Craig, of Washington. the
soloist of the Church of the Covenant, sang
the Star-Spangled Banner and other patri-
otto songs to the great pleasure of her
hearers.
At the close Of the meeting it was most
encouraging when a large number of wom-
en- who drive automobiles volunteered for
suto-messenger service. and arrangements !
were made for an organization of women
in each district who will distribute the !
Food Conservation cards.
1t was not the object Of the meeting to /,
take collections or ask subscriptions. but |
any woman may become member OF the !
Hospital Society or the Red Cross by the |
payment Of one dollar, neither of these |
subscriptions including any further obliea-
ton. 1t is believed that Montgomery county
will do her full duty by both. /
The time has come when everyone must
show his or her patriotism. and while all |
are willing to do their bit. it must be borne
in mind that no ones part is done so long
as another opportunity opens for service.
Do not wait for some one to call upon you.
but send your contributions promptly to
help such noble objects.
Maryland has always been faithful and
it is confidently expected that each county !
will, Of its abundance. support these organi-
cations.