The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02

wv lTH the approach OF sum-
w mer the clubs that have
been centsrs of varied in
tsrest during the winter season be-
gin to think Of their annual elections.
One Of the most active organizations
in Washington Is the Women's City
Club, which has made. remarkable
progress in its brisf existence. Since
its establishments Miss Mary OToole
has been president and It IL largely
due, to her splendid administrative
qualities that the organization has
been successful. for there have been
many sharp corners to turn financial
ly and many vsxing questions to be
decided.
In the hrst place. the purchase OF
one of the most desirable properties
on Lafayette Square was q venture
that only women accustomed TO bust
moss responsibilities would have had
the courage and the wisdom to under.
take. Then. there was no precedent
by which to guide q women's city
club In Washington. the personnel Of
which represents many types Of mind,
vocation and-opinion. Somehow.
one unconsciously smphasixes opinion,
in taking account of women's organ.
i1ations, and II IL remembered that
political campaigns. as well as many
other events that cause a division OF
sentiment. have q special Significance
now that women are real citizens
with the privilege of voting every
where except in the District of CO.
lumbia. That Miss O'Toole has beea
able to guide the women's City
Club safely. through all sorts of
threatened dangers proves her gifts
a. an executive and members regret
that her administration will end this
year. Mise OToole, who Is q brilliant
lawyer. has revealed great construc-
tive ability and with her efficient
committees has made the women's
City Club stand for progressive ideals.
The club combines entertainment
with all its other interests. or, TO be
more exact. provides amusement as an
accompaniment to all its serious pro-
grams. Its clubhouse Is q center OF
pleasant associations and provides all
the comforts of the usual clubhouse
that men dnd comfortable.
The polls for election Of officers and
directors for the coming fiscal year will
open at 10 O'Clock "Wednesday morning
and remain open all day in charge of
the tellers until 7 .. m. The result Of
the election Will be announced at the
annual meeting at s o'lock Wednesday
evening. report will also be received
from each officer and chairman Of com
mittees detailing the work done during
the year.
Mrs. Lyman b. Swormstedt is the
only candidate for PRESIDENT; Mrs
William r. Chamberlain and Dr.
Edith Sc Vile Coale are competitors
for first vice president; Mrs. George
Eastment for second vice ,presiden
Miss Florence Fraser Stiles and Miss
Mary Jane. Winfree are friendly riv-
ais for treasurer; Mrs. Nina Z. AL
lender and Miss Cora Larrimors
Kelley are competing for recording
secretary: since Mrs. r. b. Newman
has withdrawn her name, Miss Mabel
owen will have a waIkover for cor
responding secretAsxy.e,.s~,. ID
: There OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for ,he.
ak vacanU41S o~-SmssS61ro OF direc-7
tors, namely: Miss Laura Marie Ber-
rien, Miss Maud r. Cavanagh, Mrs.
William 8. Corby. Mrs. Richard Dean,
Mrs. Isaac Cans, Miss Alice NJ Heav-
en-, Miss Myra NJ. Hendley. Mrs. How
ard l.. Hodgkins. Mrs. Mary DasniL
johnson. Miss Gertrude z. Leonard,
Mrs. Robert r. Nelson. Miss Mary
o'Toole. Mrs Quincy 3. Strong. Mira