, 1921-08-04

Ing SaIuoH Souuty f1ospltAi Aiu
Society, as the latest arrival among
the civic organizations Of Rawlins
has been OFFICIALLY named, started
off last Friday afternoon with a
rousing. good meeting. and . men,
bership roll which insures its health.
growth and success In life. No other
organization OF women has ever had
such a beginning. either In numbers
or in enthusiasm. The Red Cross
commenced work with less than Is
members. True. a great incentive
bui:~ up the Red Cross, and Just as
.s0ly, another great incentive is be-
fore the Hospital Aid Society. The
response Of the women to this call
goes to show the general public in
terest in the new Memorial Hospital.
The meeting was called TO order
in the old Opera House, by Mrs.
Gertrude H. Merrell, temporary
chairman, and the temporary secre-
tary. Mrs. W. w. Daley, being out of
town. Mrs. c. w. jeffrey was chosen
to act In her stead.
The Membership COMMITTEES ap-
pointed on the 18th reported a full
and very successful canvas OF the
city, and the securing of two hun
dred members, all of whom had paid
the annual dues. This Is indeed a
fine showing, and the ladies' of the
committee, Mrs. L.. e. Armstrong,
Mrs. E. F. Bennett, Mrs. Jack Nc
Pherson, Mrs. L. B. Mayor and Mrs.
p. H. Healy, deserve the c~on9ratula-
lions they are receiving upon their
work.
MIR. l.. E. Armstrong, the secre-
tary of the Board OF Trustees Of the
Hospital, was introduced by the
chairman, with the statement that
she had requested his presence to
address the meeting with reference
to the hospital and the plans OF the
board. Mr.. Armstrong madesR very
interesting and instructive talk, ex.
planning in detail the plans and
work Of the board, the needs of the
new hospital, and the work expected
of the Aid Society. He stated the
cost Of the Hospital, when completed,
would be In the neighborhood OF
1926. 100000. and that the building
was fireproof. sound-proof, and mod
ern in every detail, with every con-
venfence common to such institu-
lions, and that it was as perfect in
construction as any city hospital. eX-
cept only in size; that 1t would be
completed in about 60 days and that
bids for the furnishings will be
opened and contracts awarded on
August 18th. He also briefly out
lined the decentralization of the hos
pital. and explained the fair manner
in which this work had been done.
Then the needs Of the Hospital re-
cetved attention. with, particular
reference to the why and the where
fore Of the Hospital Aid Society.
Much misunderstanding was cleared
up by his address, and 1t will tend to
bring about cooperation for which
he plead.
The Committee on Constitution
and Bylaws presented Its report,
which was taken up In detail, and
the meeting heard read and acted
separately upon each clause.
Thereupon the temporary chair
man appointed Mrs. E. A. Kell, Mrs.
Harry Phelan and Mrs. J. w. Irving
as judges of election. and Miss Belle
Ryan and Mrs. George Weller as
~tellers. and the meeting proceeded
to the election Of permanent officers
of the society, as follows:
President-Mrs. Gertrude H. Mer-
rell.
Vice President-Mrs. P. H. Healy.
Secretary-Mrs. c. w. jeffrey.
Treasurer-Mrs. E. A. Kell.
Under the constitution, these
officers, with the Superintendent Of
the Hospital, and the chairman Of
the six standing committees, consti-
tute the Board of Managers, the gov
erning body Of the society. This