Evening journal., 1919-02-25
soul and body.

soul and body.
"Ihe nurses, secretaries and all hui
manitarian agencies sent over there
have immortalized themselves, having
served their God. their country and
their wounded and dying brothers in
this war.
but we still owe impayable debts 10
France, so let US not feel that because
we have done all this, our work Is
ended, but rather let us feel that we
are but laying one OF the many foun-
daiion stones Of the great reconstruc-
tlon work, realizing that many Of our
boys may be in the army Of occupa-
tlon, with the hope OF an early re-
turn while thousands Of the sons Of
France were in battle from which
there was no return.
above the heads Of all the mar
tyrs Of Liberty is the halo Of hope,
may America be the realization the
fulnlment Of dreams"
! Election Of officers was held over
until after luncheon, which was served
at 1 o'clock. The following delegates
were present:
Caesar Rodney Chapter-Nlrs. George
Cox, Wilmington; Miss Caroline CLARK,
Delaware City; Mrs. Howard De Haven
Ross, Wilmington; Miss Elizabeth
Lightener, New Castle; Mrs. William
Bond, Wilmington; Mrs John Brady,
Wilmington; Mrs. John Green, VIII
Mrs. Howard Ely, Whining
ton; Mrs. William Wertenbaker. VIII |
Mrs. j. 2. Fuller Whining
ton.
Colonel Haslett Chapter. Dover-Mrs
George Hall, Mrs. Clarence D. Sypherd.
John Pettidrew Chapter, Milford
hrs. John sharp.
Elizabeth Cook Chapter, Smyrna
Irs. John w. Clifton.
Coochs Bridge Chapter, Newark
lrs. Mary B. Donnell, Mrs. Harry Hay
ward.
other members Of the various chap
ers, not delegates, were present.
The minutes Of the meeting held
&c. 1918, was read by the State
eoretary, Mrs. James II. Scott. The
minutes were complete and showed that
N the chapters had been active in all
patriotic work. Another interesting re-
port Of the visit in June last to Dover
of the various chapters was read by
Mrs. Scott.
The report Of the State treasurer,
Mrs Charles l. Kent, showed a balance ]
in bank Of SI492.
Reports Of the following regents were
then given. For Caesar Rodney Chap
ter, Mrs. S. NJ. Council, stated the chap
ter is % years old, and has 7s members
enrolled. The chapter has been most
active In Red Cross and other war work,
and has adopted a French orphan Du7-
ing the year three deaths have occurred,
Mrs. Elizabeth Churchman. Mrs. John
Wilson and Mrs. Charlotte L. Crosset.
Mrs. Clarence D. Sypherd, regent Of
the Colonel Haslett Chapted. Dover. II
stated she had no formal repor. for she
had recently been made regent for this
chapter. Mrs. Sypherd said the chapter
has i3 members but they are so scatter
ed in holding a meeting that the chap
ter frequently does not have a quorum.
The chapter has Invested in Liberty
loans and has worked for the Red |
Cross.
Mrs. Harry Haywood, Of the Ceoch's |
Bridge Chapter, reported fourteen pay
ing members. During the year great |
amount Of knitting for the Red Cross !
was done Jellies and preserves were
sent TO camps and cantonments and all
the members were engaged in various
kinds Of war work.
Mrs. John w. Clifton. regent Of the
Elizabeth Cook Chapter of Smyrna,
gave a most interesting report. There
are "a members in this chapter and all
have been actively engaged in patriotic
war work in the last year. Many con-
tributions were made TO the Red Cross
Dv proceeds from the chain Of parties
given last summer. Many Liberty Loan
bonds were sold. Mrs. Clifton extended
m invitation from the Cook Chapter for
he State chapters TO meet on Flag day |
4 the home Of Mrs. J. E. de Ford, OF
myrna. The invitation was accepted. |
In the absence Of Mrs. Charles Pret-
vman. regent Of the John Petticrew
hapter. Mrs. John sharp submitted her
snort. She stated there are only three
stive members Of the chapter and
lese members will Join other chapters.
Mrs. z. P. Moody, chairman Of the
Jar Relief Service, gave an interest
Il report OF work done by the differ
1t daughters. Much knitting. canteen
'Urk and other forms OF patriotic work
as accomplished.
The program for this afternoon was q
follows, short addresses by Mrs. E.
:, Moody. music by Mrs. C. B. Keyser r
me oihcers for the past year have
', in state regent. Miss Marion Nc
! & s State vice regent, Mrs. Clarence
ScottS pnero; secretary, Mrs. lanes n a
ststs' treasurer, Mrs. Charles / Kent n
state b,ss.lstrar, Mrs. Ernest FrazIer Il r
. -",'s'erisn and editor. Mrs George