Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-12-02
Club Notes.

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Olney. with the president of the Fedora.
ton, Mrs. J. w. Jones, in the chair.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Guy Kaeey. When the meeting
was called to order nearly every officer
Chairman and director were present. Re-
ports OF officers were given. The corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. Edmund Moves, Of
kensineton. reported many letters written
received and answered. The treasurer,
Miss Estelle 7. Moore. was not able to be
present. Her report was read, showing all
bills paid and a substantial balance on
hand. The president. Mrs. j, w. Jones.
reported number of new clubs visited by
her and number of meetings held during
the summer months. Mrs. Archibald Small.
vice president, said she had no report, but
she hoped the members of the clubs would
read between the lines of the president s
very modest report and realize her in
cessant activities in the interest of the
Federation in the summer when most of
the club members were resting. We all do
realize the ceaselessness of our president s
faithful, untiring and efficient efforts in
behalf of the Federation. Mrs. Bowie F.
Waters, recording secretary. gave full and
very comprehensive report of the meetings.
Mrs. Stevens, State director, gave an excel
lent report of the executive board meeting
and council of presidents held in Baltimore
the 18th of October in the Arundel Club.
Mrs. L. W. Call. chairman of Education.
gave an unusually interesting report. full
of valuable information and suggestions.
1t was suggested that a telegram be
sent President Harding by the Federation
commencing him for calling the confer
ence for limitation of ornaments.
Mrs. Jones. the president, again called
the attention of the clubs to sending in
the names of those chosen by them. to the
corresponding secretary. for the new en-
larged Education, Home Economics and
Resolution Committees. She said. also,
that the clubs are asked to pay promptly
their annual Federation dues and the an
nual pledge to the Better English Fund"
and their contribution to the scholarship
expenses in Home Economics in the Uni
versity OF Maryland.
The chairman of Art, Miss Annie NJ
Wilson. who has recently been appointed
State chairman of Fine Arts. gave her report
in the most charming and witty manner.
She drew our attention to the beautiful
cOlors in the woods, the russell browns,
the soft yellow shades on hill and field.
She thought these colors more beautiful
than the brilliant ones.
Mrs. James H. Jones. chairman of Home
Economics, and also chairman of the
Woman's Section of the Rockville Fair,
gave fine report of the splendid success
of the Section and read a letter from the
secretary of the Fair Association, Mr.. j.
E. Muncaster. in which he enthusiastically
voiced the appreciation of the Association
of her great success and those assisting
her in the undertaking. Mrs. Jones said
the Milk Booth at the Fair. conducted by
the Social Service League. netted $l00.62.
The sales made by the Blind of baskets,
ETC.. netted $l9O.75.
The Legislative chairman. Mrs. George
Wright. T OF being present, her report was
read.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs
had requested the Montgomery Federation
to act upon the resolution proposed by the
Just Representation of Baltimore city
the resolution is to give that city proper
tionate representation. The Montgomery
County Federation of Women's Clubs de-
feated the resolution at their meeting.
The chairman Of Publicity reported send
ing weekly letters to the county papers
and to the Rockville representative of the
Washington Star She said the editors of
those papers had shown unfailing courtesy
and cooperation in printing Federation
news. She said she hoped every one
present subscribed to these papers and
SUGGESTED each club subscribe to them for
their Press chairman.
Mrs Julian Waters, chairman of Club
Extension, reported great interest among
the county women in the Federation ac-
tivities. She spoke of the clubs which had
recently joined it and of others which con-
templated doing so.
Mrs. Finley, of the Social Service League,
read the report Of the chairman of County
Institutions (Mrs. Kirkpatrick). which indi
Gates much improved condition at the
County Home under the management OF
Me-. and Mrs. Linthicum. The work has
been made lighter for the matron by hav-
hing additional help. Mrs Finley asked
that the inmates Of the Home be remem-
bered at Christmas by the clubs. Miss
Blunt. chairman of the Social Service Lea.
que. says it is in need of money and clothing
for men, women and children. She asks
that every club have 100 per cent men,
bership in the League and when they do
send the name Of the club to her.
Mrs. Reed Of Takoma Park. chairman Of
the scholarship Fund in Home Economics
in the University Of Maryland. requests tn,
clubs which have not done so to send thei
quota pledges as soon as convenient. Sh,
says SAIL was pledged and $3i5 has beer
paid. Some of the clubs asked the prvi-
lege to pay in thier quota to the fund semi
annually.
The subject of the proposed semi-annual
meeting for club reports was discussed
1t was decided to leave the matter to the
president to appoint committee to arrange