Evening journal., 1920-04-07
BLUEROCK CLUB
OUTF0R SUFFRAGE
Women's Community Organ
'zation of Gordon Heights
Calls For Ratification
ADDRESSES, PLAYLET
At ANNUAL LUNCHEON

One Of the most delightful days II
ihe history OF the Blue Rock Com
muniiy Club OF Gordon Heights wal
The annual luncheon held yesterday a
ihe home OF Mrs. Augment Eckman
The function marked Tho anniversary
OF the founding OF the organization.
Mrs. Norris Smith. the retiring presi-
dent OF the club, presided. There were
many guests OF honor present from
other organizations in this city and
nearby. Covers were laid for flfLy per-
sons.
The guests OF honor were: Mrs
Harry Lilly. OF New York city; Mrs
A. D. Warner Mrs w E. Dougas. Mrs
W. s. Hilles. Mrs. E. T. Negendank,
OF this city, and Mrs. G. p. Morris,
Of Bellefonle.
Decorations for the luncheon were
white and yellow Many spring ilow-
rs were used. A tempting menu was
served.
Following the luncheon Mrs. w. s.
Hilles, slate chairman OF the Woman's
Party OF Delaware, gave an interesting
talk on suffrage. She urged the club
members TO do all In their power as
individuals. TO write or ask Represen-
ialive Danzenbaker 10 vote for ratfl-
cation Mrs. Hllles also told OF her
experiences In devastated France. She
said thai Il was incredible 10 her that
any woman could have taken part In
ihe world war for democracy and fail
now to do her share In the work to
establish democracy In this country by
spOusng political freedom for women.
Women should be a part OF the con-
i'luiion as well as men said the
eaker "Therc can be no true de-
ocracy." said Mrs Illles. (which
: not include women"
u The cos OF Mrs. Hlles' talk.
resolution was adopted calling on
Delaware Legislature 10 rGilfy The
unal suffrage amendment. Follow
< is the text OF the resolution:
Whereas. we believe that wo-
men cannot efficiently perform
heir civic duty without the aid OF
NE ballot, and
Whereas, only one State Is now
seeded 10 complete ratification OF
he amendment to the u. s. Con-
tltution enfranchising all the wo-
nen OF the country. therefore be II
Resolved. that this meeting OF the
lue Rock Civic Club. held on
rril G. 1920. call upon The Della
are Legis ture FOR prompt and
,Orsblc action on this amend
nont and urge senator Hlghneld
nd Representative Danzenbaker 10
ote for he measure"
pleasing feature OF the afternoon
IS a talk given by Mrs Harry Lilly.
sidenl OF the Federation OF Wo-
nt's Clubs. OF New York City. She
l;ed that In New York City there
re $40 clubs. md all were Interested
civic work I'VE are especially in
isresled.~ sad Mrs Lilly because we
are citizens and have the right 10 vote.
Since the women have been given The
right 10 vote In New York City. II has
been the greatest weapon In civic
lines" Mrs. Lilly urged all women 10
be In the front ranks OF affairs rather
than in The background. she wished
iho right OF voting would come 10 all
Delaware women.
Mrs Lilly Told OF the work women's
elrbs IN New York are doing. especially
long educational and leglslatives
Des end toward civic improvements.
, conclusion she suggested that all
be club members cooperate heartily
an lines OF club activities. FOR club
ork. she said. is the greatest thing
develop woman"
Mrs. a D. Warner, president OF the
ate Federation OF W0men's Clubs,
ave word OF greeting 10 the club.
nd said she hoped Delaware would be
be thirty-sixih State 10 ratify the
ufrage amendment Mrs. Warner
said 800 years ago Caesar Rodney
slated. i vote for freedom" ard Sign |
ID for Delaware" The state then was
hrst so why can't Delaware now sign
last and cause freedom 10 all women |
Of The United States. said the speaker.
she urged the Blue Rock Community |
Club 10 make good showing al the |
meeting OF the state Federation az /
Dover. May 20 and 2i
MRS. Charles Palmer. the ne,vlx,-
elected president Of the Blue pocl !
CiuD' announced that the mortgage on
ne plot OF ground owned by the olub
lan Deen lified. II Is hoped work an
me building will be started In The faI
When the lot was bought several
months ago 5000 was paid ana a
mortgage Of $1,000 carried. In a lit,la
nore than three months this latter
mount has been paid OF.
The afternoon closed with a playlet
iyen by the members OF the club, en-
Titled Freezing a Mother-in-Law.''
Members Of the cast were Mrs s. B.
Strickland. Mrs. A. Schoell. Miss L. En-
mons. Mrs John KeIlum and Mrs. Ross
Robinson.
The sketch proved most humorous
and all the players were exception
ally entertaining The cast was
coached by Mrs Edgar Hare OF this
city.
At the close OF the afternoon a beau-
tful bouquet was presented to Mrs.
Norris Smith. the retiring president.
Mrs. T. Allen Colby made the presenta-
ion speech in which she voiced The ap-
probation OF the club OF Mrs. Smiths
executive service.
Mrs. Charles Palmer, the newly
elected president. adjourned the lunch
con with few remarks and asked the
cooperation Of all members in the fu-
ture as had been given In the past.
At the speakers table were: Mrs. Nor
ris Smith. retiring president OF the
club: Mrs. E. T. Negendank. who rep
resented the New Century Club; Mrs.
7. Allen Colby. nrst president Of the