The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-05

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structions were not present. but urged
that each woman carry her message to
her neishbor. The magnitude Of the
work OF the food administration. and it's
benefits was given: also the surprising
fact that there are women in Indiana
who disregard the government instrue-
ton by boarding and not overcoming
their preiudices as 10 what 10 eat. To
all such was sounded a note Of warning
as 10 the possible consequences. This
was followed by discussions and ques-
tionnaire of great interest and brought
out new thoughts. Conservation Of our
natural resources was not omitted but
given due consideration.
Mrs. Erickson, from Gary. spoke very
briefly but enthusiastically on the Lib
erty Loan.
Luncheon at 1890
Mrs. j. c. Gibbs. Crown Point district
chairman. presided a the afternoon SEES
sion. Prayer by Rev. T. J. Bassett
Mrs. Lacers gave a harp solo very
much to the delight of every one and
elected an encore to which she very
graciously responded.
Mrs. Bomberger sang very sweetly a
group OF songs which we're delightful
and greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Van elders contribution Of
song was one of the bright features of
the convention. She was ia good voice
and sang spiritedly. when tire Boys
Come Home" also the CHEEKY little song
April"
Mrs. J. @. Thompson. president Of the
Hammond Woman's Club. save the vel
come address, which was a model Of
consciousness end optimism no time for
sombre reflections; now was the time
for the women OF this country to set
the pace by not doing just their bit but
their very best, and all the while keep
smiling radiating warmth and cheer
everywhere. 1t was a warm welcome.
Mrs. J. {. Gibbs. district chairman.
responded She spoke of the great IN
SEPARATION that comes from these annual
meetings; that the incessant call to
women was never as great in this gem
Grafton as now and advised the necessity
Of keeping intact the great womans or
ganizations by which is rendered the
very best service, must not let the
ruthless hand Of war lay its hand upon
the organized efforts OF the women of
this district. She exhibited the gavel
won by the Tenth District for greatest
efficiency in the state which Il viii hold
until ono OF the other districts sur
passes. This district now stands arst
in the state.
Mrs. Jarvis Of Hammond spoke IN the
interest of the movement 10 provide a
tuberculosis hospital or sanatartum for
the soldier Noys who have gone from
this district and returned after having
contracted tuberculosis IN the canton
ments. There is now a case that should
have immediate attention. no place 70
take this boy where he can have the
food and treatment necessary.
Mrs Mead from East Chicago. sec
rotary and treasurer OF the district. read
the minutes Of the last annual conven-
ton. giving a resume OF the years work
which exceeded previous years.
Mrs J. z. More of Bokomo. Ind, pres
ident OF the State Federation. gave at
length the organization OF the State
Federation from the small beginning
and the rapid progress and accomplish
mcnts.
The address By Dr.. james y. Gardi-
ner OF South Bend was mastery adj
dress For polish. beautiful rhetoric,
enthusiasm and patriotism it gould not be
surpassed. He thrilled his audience
with his eloquence in telling Of his own
brothers experience on the front in
France. lie said preacher always has
TO have text and his woufd be on this
occasion the Battle Hymn OF the Re-
public" How Julia Ward Howe was
inspired to write it under the strain and
stress of the dark aud trying days Of
the Civil War. gave illustrations of how
the best things OF life have come out OF
the sorrows Of human heart lie
brightly pictured the constructiveness
and the finer type Of patriotism that
was sure to develop out Of the tragedies
Of che present war. Ills eloquent finale
touched a responsive chord IN every
heart moving the finer emotions until
tears fell from every eve.
Thus closed one OF the most success-
qul end inspiring conventions held IN
Lake county
The following officers for the ensuing
year we're elected:
Chairman Tenth District-Mrs. James
Fowler, Lafayette. Ind.
vfve Chairman-Afrs. Minnie Kline.
Hammond, Ind.
secretary-Treasurer-Mrs. J. W. Rice.
Lafayette, Ind