Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-02
RAILROAD WOMEN'S
WAR RELIEF MEETS
Program Includes Interesting Re-
ports by Committees. Followed
by Musical Program.

Railroad Building WAS crowded ycstcr-
day afternoon to hear reports on recent
work Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Wom-
ems War Relief Association, and to enjoy
an excellent musical program prepared
by Mrs. c. Is. keiser. Mrs. Gamble
L,trobe, the general superintendent, pre-
sidcd.
Mrs. Elisha Lee WIS expected TO be
present and make an address, but II was
announced by Mrs. Latrobe that Mrs.
Lex, would be present at the April meeting
of the association, when she would adj
dress the association.
a change of name for the organization
was not discussed as announced, the
afternoon being crowded with reports on
numerous cases Of relief work and in max
ing plans for future money raising.
An idea of the effective methods used
by the association for raising money was
furnished In half hour collection, total
ing S71.25, following an address on desti-
tuition in Armenia by Captain Morse, late
of the Canadian Army, who pictured the
misery of the Near East situation very
plainly.
Mrs. ]. o. Hackenberg was secretary
pro tenn and read the minutes OF the
previous meeting. The great interest
inspired among the railroad women by
Mrs. William Spcakman in her late adj
dress on devastated France was shown in
the report Of total OF S204.75 collected
for the American Star, the new French
American relief organization. The silver
tea given at Perry Point, Perryville, Md,
by Mrs. w. III. Harms, on February rs,
realized SIS rs a contribution TO the Star,
while Mrs. Alfred Russells card party
brought in $50.
Mrs Latrobc spoke Of the numerous
cases of destitution and need this winter
caused by the unusual severity Of the
weather. Fifty-folir families have been
aided since November |, and in one day
received.
Mrs Latrobe spoke of the high cost of
living In Wilmington. Instances were cited
of eggs bought In southern Delaware, and
groceries in Baltimore, to stamp the II.
G. of l..
A clothing campaign was discussed,
Mrs. Hackenberg leading with an outline
of division of the association into sixteen
departments in order to secure workers for
each day. Recent splendid donations of
good, clean clothing were reported by the
chairman, and cooperation of the men of
the railroad cited
The Delaware division announced a
measuring party In the assembly room on
the evening of March IL. There will be
musical program and readings. The oc-
casion will be "get-acquainted party,
and the charge for measuring will be 5
certs per foot. The Delaware division
also announced luncheon for the benefit
Of Near East relief, following the eloquent
appeal Of Captain Morse Mrs. J. c.
Alton was named chairman Of months
Near East campaign for money.
The report of Mrs. William J.. Burt,
Of Ridley Park, Pa, superintendent of
MARYLAND division, told of the systematic
and generous aid OF the association over a
uride field, including money, milk fund,
pensions snd assistance in many ways.
A pathetic case WAS that of an old employee
stricken with paralysis while on duty.
An idea OF TIE scope of the work done
il obtained from the reports OF the visiting
committee, IS given by Mrs, Burts:
"a member Of the visiting committee
made thirty-one calls on the families of
sick and disabled employees during the
month of February. An employee who
had undergone an operation for cataract
on his eve received s45 for three-weeks'
support of bis six motherless children.
Employees Of the Wilmington shops col
lected $50 IN order To pay his hospital
bill. The Women's War Relief also pur-
chased groceries and other supplies for the
members OF the family. All of the men,
bers Of al employees family had been sick
and were furnished with provisions during
the period covered by their sickness.
An employee was injured ST the Whining
ton shops while in performance Of his
duty, ss result of which one OF his legs
was broken and his right arm amputated.
Later II was necessary To ampufate his
leg. He has wife and seven-year-old
daughter in Europe, and has received as
sisiance from the Womens War Relief.
Another emplove in hospital at Whining
ton is in serious condition. His father
died recently. Comfort has been gwen TO
him by callers of the Women's War Re-
lief Emuloyuent has been found for the
wife Of an injured employe, IN addition to
financial aid furnished the family. The
widow of an emplove with five children
has received financial aid"
The musical program. srrang0 by |
Mrs. c. B. keiser, was much enjoyed. II |
was as follows:
Vocal solo, THE Barefoot Trail" by |
X. II. Reid tenor. accompanied bv Mr.. |
Grove. AS an anrore MIR Reid sang a /
plaintive little Chinese song
Miss Kathryn Ross sang NV Love is a |
Muletccr" and "Heartseasa," accom-
panied by Mrs. c. ". Williams Of Eliza
beth, N.
Misc Rass alsa sang "The Iittls Wind |
ing r BAD" and MIR Reid gave Mother"
by Rice Mrs G. p keiser sang several |
numbers, giving Zone Golden Day"
by Foster BREAK O. Day" and BELLS |
Of Youth" Mrs Latr. be thanked Mrs |
EeIs r for the pleasure she has gwen the /
ass ,ciati,n and expressed regret over her
carly departure for Harrisburg, where |
she and Mr.. X sisar will make their homo. |
The serving of delightful refreshments
concluded an ENJOYABLE afternoon
La lies of the Delaware division were /
hostesses. They inIuded Mrs. George NJ. |
Smith, superintendent of the Delaware /
division chairman; Mrs. =. q. Metz !
alternate superintendent Mrs. c. B |
Keisrr, superintendent motive power
Mrs. G. D. King. alternate Ms J. 9 !
Auten. secretary: Alrs. j. 0. Hacker
burg, eng neers' mainten9nce and wavs
Mrs. Valentine, Mrs Harvey T. Smith
general sunerin:endents clerical DEPART
ment; Mrs. Charles German, Inspector
police department: Mrs. c. f. Lortrnan,
Mrs. ". r. Redm;le, Mrs. w. F. Flem-
ing and Mrs L. Stein.