Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-05-20
Montgomery County Federation
OF Nomen's Clubs.

Spring. Maryland. on Thursday. May 18th.
The meeting was called to order at 10
O'Clock by the president. Mrs Josiah ".
Jones. After the singing of the Star
Spaneled Banner. Rev. J. W. Austin de-
ivered the invocation. Mrs. George H.
Wright welcomed the Federation in the
most pleasing manner. The hostess clubs
were the Home Interest Club of Forest Glen,
Current Comment Club. Forest Glen Read
ing Club and the Cooperative Club Of
Silver Spring. The hall was beautifully
decorated with flags. growing plants and
masses Of cut flowers.
The minutes of the las, meeting were
read by Mrs. Bowie F. Waters. Reports
from the following officers were given ::
Mrs. Josiah w. Jones. Mrs. Archibald
Small Mrs. J. Dawson Williams. Mrs J.
SOmervel Dawson. Mrs. Edward L. Stock.
and the treasurer's report by Miss Estelle
Moore covered the receiving and disburse-
ment of $2.405. 75-the Social Service
League received $500. the Madam Curie
Radium $122. and donations were given
to the Tubercular Hospital. European Re-
lief Fund. School Library. County Home
and Red Cross.
The first speaker Of the morning session
was Representative Alice Robertson. Of
Oklahoma, who spoke Of her work among
the Indians as a missionary and Of her
campaign and election to Congress
Governor Albert C. Richie was escorted
to the platform by Mrs. Geo " Chandler
and former Senator Blair Lee, and an en-
thusiastic reception was given this dis
tineuished speaker. Despite the heavy
downpour Of rain the hall was filled to its
capacity, many prominent men from diff
ferent parts of the county being present.
Gov. Ritchieis address included an out
line Of the State educational plans, and
was listened to with the closest attention.
Greetings were given by Mrs. Francis San
derson, Maryland State Federation Presi-
dent; Mrs. William Cummings. Federation
President from Virginia Mrs. Howard L.
Hodekins. D. C. Federation President, and
Mrs George Corey. President Of Prince
Georges County Federation. Mrs. C. b.
Smith reported for the Credential Commit
tee. Mrs. Geo. Mikkelson. Chairman. pre-
sented the following resolutions. which
were adopted: AN increase in salaries
in the public schools: Kindergarten be
incorporated in the public school system I;
recommend to the Board of Education of
Montgomery county to prohibit the public
school children from being used to solicit
funds for charitable purposes: to establish
a Juvenile Court in Montgomery county.
and to use every effort to terminate race
track gambling in the State Of Maryland. ="
Mrs. James kirkpatrick. Chairman Of
County Institutions. reported improvement
in the conditions in the County Home and
better care Of the inmates. The club
women visit the Home and have taken
many gifts. among them a victrola and
wheeling chair. Mrs William A. Boss re-
ported increased interest in the Social Ser
w. WOAn AAtOdBu AlC ItuUns AliUSl vi llCII
having a hundred per cent membership.
A recess was taken and a reception &C.
corded Gov. Richie. Luncheon was beau
tifully served and. very choice aff1ir,
served in the home Of Captain and Mrs
Hewitt, recently purchased from Maj. Gist
Blair. This entertainment was given by
the hostess clubs to the Executive Board
Of the Federation and special guests.
Coffee was served to those bringing box
lunches, and a delightful social time was
enjoyed
The first report Of the afternoon session
was given by Mrs. James H. Jones. Chair
man Of Home Economics and the Mont
eomery County Fair Committee. This was
a most inspiring report. calling on every
woman in the county to take a personal
interest and make the womens depart
ment wonder to the county. The report
gave an outline of the plan Of exhibits.
Mrs. Lewis Call gave a very studied report
on the Educational situation in the county
and State.
Mrs. Call then introduced Prof. Albert
Cooke. State Superintendent of Schools
Prof. Cooke gave a rousing address on
Educational plans for Maryland, explain
ing many items alluded to by Gov, Richie.
and promising il we women voters who
now have our chance to help elect Leg
isiature that viii back these plans Mary
land will take her place in thorough pro-
eressive education. Prof. Cooke spoke Of
the excellent school laws we now have
which need to be financed and carried out.
Mrs W. W. Welsh reported for the Red
Cross. MB. Charles F. Kirk gave a con-
densed report Of all club work in the county.
Mrs. Richard L. Waters reported in the abb
sence Of Mrs. Julian Waters on Club Ex-
tension.
The Women's Clubs Of Gaithersbure and
Damascus have been received into the
County Federation and several others have
been formed and made application for
membership.
Miss Annie NJ. Wilson. Chaisman of Art,
received such applause before and after
her report IL proved favoritism is shown
in club life. Mrs. George H. Wright gave
an interesting report on Legislation, tell
ing Of interviews with distinguished law
makers without much result, but expect
'things to take turn" with the women
vote.
Under new business. Miss Engle spoke
on Citizenship Of Wonderland il all the
plans for his great increase in knowl-
edge" go forward. there will be something
doing In the political world. Miss Enele
10 very forceful speaker and she has the
subject well in hand.
The federated club women are becoming
q greater factor in the county each year.
they stand for uplift and progress and give
their weight only to the best Their annual