Evening journal., 1918-04-06
STATE NO hers IN
ANNUAL MEETING
Medical Inspection Of School
Children Favored by
Association
MRS. HARRINGTON IS
NAMED PRESIDENT
spacIaI % THE EvENING JouRNAL.

meeting or the Delaware branch Of the
National Congress Of Mothers and Par
ent-Toachers' Association met here yes
terday In Wesley M 2. Church In a
morn ng and afternoon session with q
large attendance from all parts Of the
State. Mrs. Garrett 5. Harrington, Of
Harrington, president Of the association,
presided al the entire days session.
At the executive session preceding the
regular business session, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year;
President, Mrs, Garrett :. Harrington,
Harrington.
Vice-presdenis-New Castle County,
Mrs. John r. Clever, Mlddletown; Kent
County, Mrs. George w. Marshall Mill
ford, Sussex County, Ernest Hardesty,
Seaford; recording secretary, Mrs. r. Z
Lewis treasurer. George w. Wiggn.
Townsend; auditor, Mrs. William p.
Orr, Lewes.
The bus ness session OF the asspcla-
tion was called 10 order at 10 80 o'clock,
by the president After which the Rev.
j. w. Colona. pastor Of Wesley NJ. =.
Church, led IN prayer and gave word
Of greeting.
Harry Mayer, Of Dover, made the ad-
dress or welcome.
Mrs. J. r. Cook. OF seaford, made
Tho response. In the absence Of the
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Lorenzo
Jones, her report was read by Mrs. NJ.
@. Smith, or Wyoming. II dealt mainly
with the Distribution Of membershlp
cards, welfare offer ng boxes, booklets,
e,c.i also as 10 letters sent out,
Mrs. r. r. Lewes, Of Dover, made the
% NH. Ffr.
der the report OF the chalrmen Of
standing committees, the llrst report
made was that OF Mrs. ]. Lynn p att,
Of Milford, she being chairman OF the
domestic science department. She told
Of the small way IN which that de.
partment began hy making iron holders
and like art cles FOR household use In
some sections Of the State, until now
tAe department Is self-supporling She
also spoke OF the garden planting and
the succfssful manner In which thh
vas carried on, and Of the benefit TO
be derived BY schools adopting the ag-
rlcutural and domestic science depart
mrnls.
The second report heard was from Z
Ross Farra, OF Wilmington, on Juvenile
Court and Probation. Hc spoke OF the
difference between the Juvenile Cou I
and the regular Court OF General ses-
slOns lie also told Of how parents fre-
quently como 20 the Juvenile Court
asking how 20 care for their children
He spoke ~ the pool room law and its
neffectiveness IN Wilmington AS FAR
as the youth Is concerned.
Under the report OF the yiee-presi-
dents, the FIRST called was that OF Mrs
John D. Cleayer, OF New Castle County
Her renort showed many letters written
during the year and eounly conferences
held IN Mlddletown at which many
prominent speakers were present, and
resulted 10 much good for the associa-
tlon.
Professor Y. L. Cross, OF New Castle
County, spoke briefly on the Benefits
Of Parent-Teaeher Assoeiat on Work Ia
New Castle County" He emphasized
the fact thst 10 make the schools more
efficient, they must have efficient teach
ers and mat such teachers shall re-
ceive pay enough 20 make it worth theii
while TO give the very best they have
He urged he cultivation Of the taste
FOR literature by the children.
The report Of the Kent county vice
president. Mrs Robert Jones, showed
much activity along all lines. especial!
by the associations at Dover. smyrna
VIOLA. Frederica, Little Creek, Houston
Caesar Rodney, at Camden-Wyoming
Harrington and Black Swamp, all show
ing increases IN membership and mucl
special work done In a practical way
The report from Sussex county vice
president by Mrs. j. r. Cooke showe'
active work done at Milton. Washing
ton school; Meals School; Wesle'
School, near Seaford; Camden School
Delmar and Seaford all OF which hav
aised funds 10 secure for school
valuable books needed in the activ
work OF the school life.
The presidents annual address d's
closed much satisfaction IN the wor
done throughout the state during tn
year. and Of the hearty cooperation
given her by all branches. She declare
that never before was there such
-rylng need for the drawing togethe
Of home and school. II is necessar
for all OF us TO unite our efforts TO d
constructive work." she said.
She urged every association IA kee
N touch with the National Mothers
Congress and Parent-Teaoher Associ
alton, with its literature and sugges
nons. with the Home Education pivl
sion. In entering upon another year
work, she urged cooperation.
At the afternoon session, Mrs. Snel
don, national president, congratulate
the Delaware association on the actiy
work done and the throwing OF N
protective arm around the child 70 kee
Il from the vicious, immoral, etc. Sh
also urged sardep cultivation by chi
dren and reading course for boys an
girls.
Mrs. Frederic sohofs, Of PHILADELPHIA
followed Mrs. Sheldon, speaking o
War Service for Parent-Teachers
She urged the reaching OF the man
millions OF homes where the father
and mothers are. that they may be u
duced TO enter into the spirit Of risi
home training.
Dr. Theodore T. Martin. OF DelawaI
College, also addressed the ass0oiatlo
on boys and girls club work and
the many advantages held out 10 N
young children between 10 and is year
OF age He urged the corn club
poult.Y club. garden clubs and cannln
clubs.
Mrs. Walter Powell. presiden. OF N
Delaware Federation OF Women'e Club
brought greetings from the federation
She urged service and education OF q
children at home as well as In q
school.
Mrs. n. L. Holiday, OF the Junl'
Red Cross, spoke bTie1y on the woI
- oIoun flla lima eat