New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03


Mary Whittlesey is Elected
President-Many Bonds
Are Sold.
The annual meeting of Esther
Stanley. chapter, d. A. r., was held
at the home of Mrs. e. Allen Moore,
of Sunnyledge, yesterday afternoon.
The following officers were elected to
serve during the coming year: Regent,
Miss Mary Whittlesey; vice-regent,
Mrs Edwin w. Schultz; registrar,
Mrs. Charles w. Nichols; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. James B. Thomp-
son; treasurer, Mrs. Forts III. Allis;
historian, Mrs. William c. Hunger
ford; auditor, Mrs. Henry w. Maier.
The annual report was presented by
the recording secretary, Mrs. William
2. Felt, who reminded the members
of the organization that the local
chapter was completing 25 years of
it's existence and that of the original
II charter members II were left, two
namely, Mrs. Caroline Pinncy Girls
void, of Providence, r. l., and Mrs.
Agnes Stanley Miller, of New Britain.
The death Of Mrs. Dwight \. Parsons
an associate member, was also re-
corded.
There had been three Withdrawals
of membership to the Ruth WHY'S
chapter Of Hartford--Mrs. Harrie
Hart. Mrs Louise NJ. Bowman and
Mrs James Powcll-and 4 new mem
Der added to the enrolment of the
local chaptcr--Mrs. A. *. Pease, OF
Meriden.
Patriotic Work Done,
Among the services rendered for
war relief, the secretary named the
following: Gifts to the Red Cross, 60
pairs of socks, 1913 sheets and mum Der
less pajamas and hospital shirts; 10
daughters Of the chapter have served
as Red Cross chairmen of the depa rt-
ments, and 90 per cent. of the chap
ter have been Red Gross MEMBERS o.
Two hundred and fifty dollars
worth Of bonds for the Fourth Liberty
Loan have been subscribed. while in
dividuals subscribed $58.650.
Two of the members have been ac-
lively serving the United States gov
ernment-Miss Katherine Wilbor. who
is a reconstruction aide in the Walter
Reed hospital at Washington, and
Miss Flora l.. Hum phrey, who is di-
rector Of the hostess house Of the Air
Service department at Garden City
L. I.
Thirteen war orphans have been
supported by the chapter and large
amounts of money and clothing have
been contributed to overseas relief
through the Red Cross.
An enjoyable day spent at the Ellis
worth Home in Windsor was again
brought TO mind when those who at
tended listened to an Inspiring talk by
Miss Flora Humphrey on her cxpo-
riences at the hostess house at Camp
Devens
The last annual meeting at the
home of Mrs. James B. North, OF
Sunnyledge, was recorded. and the
first meeting of the year with Mrs.
TT. G. Hine when the speaker of the
afternoon was Miss Nettleton. of
Derby, treasurer of the Ellsworth
Mem orial fund At the December
meeting. held at the home Of Mrs
William G.. Hungerford who was as
sisted by Mrs. Charles w. Nichols as
hostess, Seth G. Holey. a pioneer sec
retary of the y, NJ. =. \. who had
served with the Rainbow Division in
France, described his experiences
overseas.
Report of Years Work
February 7 q meeting was held with
Mrs. IT. Dayton Humphrey, Mrs.
Forts n. Allis assisting as hostess. On
this occasion Mrs. George NJ Minor,
vice president general Of Connecticut,
delivered an address upon the subject:
War and Woman's Responsibility and
Opportunity"
In March the memb ers of the chap
ter met with Mrs. John B. Talcott.
when Walter r. Hope, OF New York
City. a member OF the United states
Fuel commission detailed by the GOV
ernment to investigate conditions
overseas. spoke Of his experiences In
connection with the commission. Mrs
Howard Horton also gave an inspir-
ing rendition of the 'Marscillaise' at
this time.
The A pril meeting was held with
Miss Mary WhttleSey. the regent
when Professor l.. +. Patton. D. D.. Of
Hartford Theological seminary, took
for his theme. Social Development in
America Since the Eevolution," and
music was furnished by Miss Frances
Parker.
Mrs Howard Horton. Miss Frances
Parker, Miss Gertrude Hine and Mrs
Howard Parsons have assisted in the
afternoon programs and an expression
Of 1,r, u fn, bat,