The Robesonian., 1918-05-30
THE GIRLS CAMP
It Was a Signal Success in Every.
Observation-Disclosures and
o..
Recreation Combined.
WANT TO MAKE IT ANNUAL
AFFAIR.
Reported for The Robesonian.

Reported for The Robesonian.
The girls camp which was held at
Pliladelphus last week under the aus
pices of the home demonstration clubs |
of the county, under the direction of
Miss Cassidey, the agent, was sig
nal success in every particular. The
girls arrived during the day Monday
and living plans were made. Tues
day and Wednesday mornings were
devoted to instruction in canning and
drying vegetables and fruits. Miss
Cassidey, assisted by Prof. 0. O.I
Dukes and Miss Nena Rhyme Of the
farm life school, conducted this work.
Thursday was devoted to study of
bacteria under the microscope, DR..
Kerr, farm demonstrator, assisted by
Mrs. Davis of Raleigh, directing the
work Prof. A. G. Oliver of the A. &
E. college gave instruction in poultry
work and preservation of eggs, Willie
Mrs. Langdon of Lumberton taught
the girls millinery lessons and Miss
Frances DeVane of Red Springs
taught basketry. Friday tne work
in basketry and bacteria study was
continued and Miss Maud Bernard Of
Raleigh was present and entertained
the girls with story telling. Satur-
day, a number Of the club boys Of
the county joined the girls in a pic
mic at the nearby pond.
During the week part of each day
was devoted to recreation and fun.
Several picnics in the afternoon and
concerts in the evening were among
the notable features of the week On
! Thursday evening an impromtu pro-
gram was given by the camp for the
benefit Of the local Red Cross. Among
the interesting features Of the pro-
gram was a Red Cross address by
Mr.. w. K. Bethune,. several readings
by the gifted Mrs. Frank Nash, and
several solos by Miss Marjorie Rus
sell. Rain interfered with the at
this fact the proceeds amounted to
$3.50. On Friday evening, the St
Pa Ills dramatic club gave a patriotic
play for the benefit Of the Red Cross
at Philadelphus and St. Pauls.
The chaperones for. the week, be.
sides Miss Cassidey, we're Prof.
Dukes, DR.. A. H. Kerr, and Misses
Nena Rhyme, Cornelia Steele, Mario.
, rie Russell and Margaret John. The
entire registration for the week was
about seventy. Those who are in {
position to know say that the hospital
. ity Of the people Of Philadelphus com
munity cannot be excelled this s:id'
of heaven. The following resolution
= of appreciation we're drafted hy IT,
,, girls Of the camp, as an expression o
their feelings in regard to tie Who'll
Z affair:
y Resolutions of Appreciation.
. Inasmuch as we, the members OF tn
Girls Canning clubs Of Robson coun
+ ty, have enjoyed a week of grea
= profit and pleasure at the girls cam
: at Philadel phus farm life school, b
it therefore resolved:
10 1. That we extend our gratefl
- thanks to the county board Of educs
g ton and the board Of trustees of Phi
" adelphus school for the use Of the
+ building and grounds.
s 2. That we express our appreci'
20 20 ton to the good people Of Philade
phus community and especially Pre-
h. o. O. Dukes and Miss Nena Rhyn
n for their cordial hospitality and c
< operation in making the camp su
is cess.
8. That we express our appreci
- ton to DR.. A. H. Kerr and Misses &C
nelia Steele, Marjorie Russell a
Margaret John, for their assistan
in chaperoning.
n a. That, furthermore, we take tt
u opportunity Of thanking Prof a.
Oliver. Mrs. Davis and Miss Ma
al Barnard of Raleigh, and Miss Franc
DeVane of Red Springs and w.
= Bethune, Mrs. Frank Nash, Miss Hill
Weinstein and Mrs. Langdon of Au
berton, for their work in instruct
Z and entertaining.
~ 5. That above all else we tka
~ Miss Lulu M. Cassidey, who, as no
u demonstration agent, has made t
N camp possible, and in directing all
ind activities from day to day has co.1tr
Of uted greatly to our educational ira
ON ing, as well as happiness; and
thermore, we ask that she make t
thus is helpful and pleasant occasion an
,,h 1,ual affair that we may each y,
t. get the inspiration and training
ira carry on the great work she is do
hat in Robeson county.
and ELIZABETH McLEE
ally Chairr
MAE WRIGHT,
My, MARGARET WALK
i've. WILHELMINA HAM