Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-05-12
Wellington WELCOMES
LYON CO. CLUB
WOMEN

What proved to be one Of the most
delightful meetings ever held in this
county was staged at Wellington on
Saturday when the Smith Valley
Civic Club was hostess to the other
clubs of the county in, celebration Of
Reciprocity Day." This day has be-
come an institution in Lyon county;
the various clubs meet and tell of
their work and progress so all may
profit hx the varied experiences and,
at the same time, sociability and the
"get-to-gether" spirit is fostered.
There was large attendance, wom-
Ell coming from Mason, Wabuska,
Smith Valley and Yerington and,
Mrs. j. F. Church, President Oh the
State Federation, from Reno.
At one-thirty,a luncheon that was
delicious in every detail, was served
at the Readings Hotel in the manner
for which that well-known house is
justly famed and, to which the
guests, after their long ride did ample
justice. The long table, which pro-
NOTED sociability, was most attract
i've with Daybreak carnations and it's
service OF nuts and candies.
Mrs. Tuoey OF the Smith Valley
Club, i'll clever and appropriate
toast, welcomed the ladies, and called
first on the State President, Mrs. ]. f.
Church, who expressed her satisfac-
ton and pleasure in being present at
so large and representative gather
ing Of Lyon County club women.
Mrs. Wells, the President OF the
Mason Woman's Club was the next
to respond, which she did in her al
ways original an entertaining manner.
Mrs. ]. |. Wilson represented the
Yerington women and her brief
toast was received with laughter and
spontaneous applause.
After luncheon meeting was call
ed to order in the Wellington hall by
Mrs. Olds, the President of the
Smith Valley Club, who charmingly
welcomed the guests.
The program was opened by Miss
Ann Gordon who rendered brill
liant piano solo in her usual artistic
manner.
State President, Mrs. Church. then
addressed the clubs, telling graphic
ally, of her visits to clubs all over the
state and of the results obtained by
them. Mrs. Church congratulated
Lyon County upon is activity and
its spirit ol; cooperation and she made
plea for the forming of Parent
Teachers club wherever there are
SO or more children and for living
wage and improved housing condi-
tions for our teachers, especially
IN isolated communities.
Mrs. Church was Followed by Mrs.
r. l.. Waggoner of Yerington, who
made mastery talk that was listen
ed to with rapt attention. Mrs.
Waggoncr's subject was women in
Politics" and it was ably handled
and enthusiastically received.
Mrs. Nesmith, of Smith Valley,
favored with solo which was very
sweetly sung and much enjoyed, af-
ter which Miss Nelson addressed
those in isolated communities.
Public Health Nurse Miss Mel
sons talk was instructive and COM
prehensive and was followed by a
dissertation on the Fl. c. L." by
Mrs, Cook which was clever and
amusing as was the parody on Mary
Had a Little Lamb" written for the
occasion by Mrs. Wells and chanted
by several of the ladies of Mason.
Mesdames Nesmith and Marliave
closed the truly enjoyable session
with a piano duet and all present had
the contented feeling tha results from
time well and happily spent. And
we must mention the programs! Each
whs artisticalG hand-paihted with
floral designs indicative Of Spring
and was the work of member OF the
Smith Valley club, who is undoubted
ly talented.
In the evening a dance was held
for which many remained and to
which many came particularly of the
sterner sex, and the hour Of its clos
ing-is reported as early, (next day)
All fortunate enough to enjoy last
Saturday hope ardently that the
Smith Valley club will give an encore.