The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-01-07
JANUARY MEETING
WOMAN'S CLUB

Many Activities Announced and Ad-
dress by Miss Cotton
The January meeting of the st.
Johnsbury Woman's Club, held in
Pythian Hall Monday afternoon, was
in charge of the Home Economics
committee, Mrs. Alice F. Burke,
chairman. Owing to the illness, of the
president, Mrs Abby P Brooks pre-
sided Announcement was made by
Mrs. Eva c. Blossom, chairman OF
the industrial committee, that the
first of a series of meetings of the in
dustrial classes would be held at the
Club House Wednesday evening at Z
o'clock, when the usual class work
would be begun. The bylaw regulat-
ing the time Of meeting was suspend
ed for the February meeting. Mrs.
Mary B. Kicker, chairman of the
Public Health and Child Welfare
committee, announced that it had
been decided by the committee that a
trained worker be secured as district
nurse, that Mrs. Kebavek had been
engaged, and would be employed
during the months of January and
February and longer if necessary
funds could be raised. Announcement
was made that the Conservation COM
mittee of the state had asked that a
committee be appointed from the.
Club to cooperate in the work Of
school gardens, poultry and bee cul-
ture, and the following committee
was appointed: Mrs. Edith n. Flint,
a member of the state conservation
board. Mrs. Alice F. Burke, chair
man OF the Home Economics commit
tee, and Mrs. Carrie NJ. Burrows,
chairman OF the education committee.
Mrs. Brooks read communication
from the president concerning gem
tlemen's night in February, stating
that as the Club had pledged not to
serve extra refreshments chicken
pie supper would be served on gen
tlemen's night at $50 to which mem
bers and their husbands OF one
guest are invited, the member to pay
for her guest and be solicited for her
share Of the supper. The president
emphasizes the fact that this is TO
be a very informal affair, with no
dress suits or evening dresses, and it
is hoped and expected that it will be
a pronounced social success, towards
which each member is asked to do her
bit. Members are asked to report
their intention of attending with
guest to Mrs. Elsie NJ Ha1yey,schaif-
man of the social committee. as early
as nossible, even if they should be
o. bliged to cancel their application
later. The presidential club bookla$s,
| brought up to date will be ION sale
that night.
The program Of the safterroon we.
opened. by the delightful rencIeI;nfg; 81
two solos by Mrs Lena p. Blodeetttt.
accompanied by Mrs EuGeniaf S.
Stuart, GAS We Part" and i"W Would j
We're the Tender Apple. Blossom. .
Mrs. Edith r. Braley, a member 'o1
the Home Economics committee, in
troduced Miss Alice Coltoni Of Lyn-
! don Institute, who read ajpapei.s OF.
"How to Dress and Why" The pap
er dealt switi. the use and conserva-
ton Of wool, cotton, linen and silk
The scarcity in the supply of wool
causes the necessity of conserving
greatly, as much of this material is
still needed abroad for the. armies
! the high cost of cotton was said tc
! he rI1if a ,,,,roooce,,x,, ~ i S,..:l.x l..
somewhat prevented through active
campaigns and reasonable economy
even the pre-war supply of linen was
scarce owing to the fact that little
flax has been raised in. this country
and as much was lost in northern
| France and Belgium during the war
it will be a long time before the sup
ply is normal again; there seems tc
be no. shortage of silk and its use is
urged wherever practicable. Con.
servatlon and economy should be
practiced that these fabrics NAV bs
available wherever most needed.
A rising vote of thanks was ac.
corded Miss Cotton for her interest
ing and instructive paper, and al
We're asked to meet her.
/ Mrs. W. A. Kicker announced {
social meeting at the home of Mrs
! W. G. Kicker, Thursday afternoon a.
three o'clock, when sewing Will b
I furnished and program given. Thi
meeting is arranged by the Chilt
Welfare, Social and War Activitie.
committees for the benefit of thei
adopted orphan and $50 is yet need
eel for this purpose. 1t is hope,
there will be a larger attendance.
Mrs. Brooks announced that tn,
chairman of the Music committee
Mrs. Frances R. Richmond, wishe