Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-16

1t was pointed ont by Miss Emily +.
Bisscll YESTERDAY at the meeting 0f the
executive board of the State Federation
of Womcns Clubs, that other agencies
must be ready to take up the work of the
State Council of Defense, because that
body goes automatically out OF existence
sin months after peace Is declared. No
State civic or national work can go
automatically out of existence, nor can
the need be wiped out with the establish
ment of peace Conditions may change.
but work continues, and the won ;
clubs arc preparing to either assume or
find other agencies TO assume work, that
must be given up by the state Councll oi
Defense. Ever since the creation OF that
organization, the women clubs have served
as a coordinate agency, many lines OF
work have been dovctailcd and with one
execution. the members of tn" women
committee of the council, are club women.
Mrs A. ID. Warner, president OF the
State Federation of Nomcns Clubs,
spoke of history being made every day, OF
the expcctant attitude Of the public mind,
now when il is uncertain what may hap
pen, or what demands may bc made
upon women. The reports Of State
chairman and other members OF the com
mttee showed that they appreciate the
same condition Of affairs, AMI that they
are preparing to meet wha' ever demands
the future NAV hold There were about
- members OF the board present repre-
senring lubs in all three counties, and
thcv in turn will report TO their clubs
what the clubs of tins state, rs State
unit and as individual clubs are called
upon to do this winter. Legislation Is
afoot, and the chairman. Mis- Il. i. Hoia-
dav Of Dover. is ready and willing to
further every BILL that is hacked by the
Federation. Mrs. Holladav has been chair
man Of legislation Tor several wears and
her tact and resource are always al hand,
when the women's clubs want 70 have
measures presented and passed during
the session of the General Assembly.
CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS.
Children and schools are always upper
most in the club woman's mind. IhIs
wear school lunches the cold snack
tanken in the paper bag-but something
warm and nourishlng, are TO the fore
Already arrangements have been made IN
a number of schools, and lunches very
simple. but very wholesome, are beng
served. This is due to the splendid work
OF the home demonstration department
OF the L. 5. Department OF Agriculture,
with Delaware College cooperating. Miss
Gertrude Blodgett, State leader, Is char
man of home economics Tor the iedcra-
ton, and she told yesterday OF the schools.
where lunches are being served easily
and successfully. Arrangements can be
made in any school. and Miss Biodgett
will be glad to assist any teacher or any
club woman. who desires 10 have lunches
for the children IN her school.
y - oh pf1 grT11 n nj {aFF IL
cation for the Federation. brings e the
work. all the resources OF her department
at the Women's College. She asked the
clubs to cooperate with the State Council
OF Defense in the school survey being
made. She also asked that they help
create a public sentiment IN favor OF GER
tain things that Will bring an approprla-
ton of $4,000 q year 10 the public
schools OF Delaware from the federal
educational bill In order TO Obtain tins
money, there must be an enforcement OF
compulsory attendance laws; there must
be l2O school days per year; English
must be the basic language IN the schools,
and there are a few other requirements
This work would not only further the
schools by reason OF the increased appro-
priation, but the very meeting Of the re-
quirements would bring up the standard.
ne gppO resulting NO14tl t}C tNOlOlt1-
The splendid picture collection, that
Miss Rich originated several years ago,
continues to bc augmented by additions,
and il is now cataIogued War industries
are the latest addition, and donations are
desired.
Schools may have access 10 this col
lection through Miss Rich, or through
Mrs. j. Pearce Cam OF Newark, char
man OF arts and crafts
Miss Mather who has placed the Acorn
Libraries in the rural schools oi New
Castle county. the Novagers Library al
coast guard stations, light houses and the
New Castle County Norkhouse, IS char
man Oh libraries and literature for the New
Century Club. Is now extending this work
all over the State as chairman Of the same
department for the federation Yesterday
Miss Mather especially recommended to
the clubs, What Shall We Read TO the
Children, by Clara ". Hunt as a source
OF information for procuring books for the
schools.
SOCIAL ftTIONs.
Miss Emily bisscll. chairman Of
industrial and social relations, spoke OF
fitting conditions To peace and recon
structlon The public mind, she said, Is
sensitive TO what is being done She adj
vlsed study Of the program OF the State
Council Of Defense This organization
and the clubs viii push childrens code
in the coming session Of the legislature
There is also bill TO prevent detectives
and normal children between and 16
wears OF age, being placed in almshouscs,
and the sending Of destitute children To
reform schools The Service Citizens
stand ready to supplement existing agen-
cIes.
Miss Bissell asked that the clubs spread
the information that the Civilian Reli !
of the Red Cross has charge Of every
thing relating to communication between
the soldiers and sailors and their families.
Anyone needing information, can address
Miss Draper, 9l3 Delaware avenue, ID.
and a. phone SIS.
PRACTICAL NURSING.
One Of the most splendid projects for
advancing community health, and ex-
tending nursing service in times such al
the recent epidemic, has been arranged
by Dean Ninifred J. Robinson. This is 4
course Of three months intensive training
In nursing fundamentals, to be followed
by practical experiences in . hospital
The course will be given At the Women !
College, beginning about the first Of
February, and aH app!IcaIs cen apply 10
the dean. There Will be no age limit, &
high school education or the equivalent
is required, and the tuition fee will be