Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
SUNSHINE FOLK
. MEETING HERE IN
STATE CONVENTION
Past Work Reviewed and Plans
Outlined for Future
Activities.
PRAISED BY MAYOR HARVEY


shine Society. which opened today. was
preceded last night by banquet at
the Iambros restaurant. Guests of
honor included Mayor Leroy Harvey.
Mrs. John Weetover Alden OF New
York, founder and president general
of the society, and Mrs. II. ID. Boyer.
president OF the state Federation of
women's Clubs.
The business session opened this
morning Mt 930 O'Clock. In Sunshine
Hall, 1409 Delaware avenue. Registra-
ton of delegates and guests preceded
the meeting. which was attended also
by the presidents OF the clubs in the
State Federation. Luncheon was served
at 12.4b o'clock. Mrs. George w. Dor
sey, Jr., presided.
with reports that showed how aid
ing others had been the keynote of
their past years work, delegates from
practically every branch OF the Del
aware Division assembled In Sunshine
Hall, this morning and reviewed the
work accomplished and discussed plans
for the coming year.
Mrs. John Weatover Alden of New
York City. president general Of the
society, was present and warmly
commended the Delaware division for
its excellent showing during the past
year. Mrs. George w. Dorsey, Jr.
State president, who presided, also
praised the workers for their chart
table deeds.
Addresses were made by Mrs II
ID. Boyer. president Of the Delaware
Eaaerntiop ~ No,,ppsu t-lthu. N,.
Alden. and Mrs. Dorsey, while reports
were given by representatives OF the
various branches. Mrs. Alden gave
resume Of the International Society's
history. In discussing the work, she
referred particularly TO that phase
providing for the care of blind babies
The home at Summit, n. j.. was de-
scribed. and pictures Of n Delaware
baby that is being cared FOR there
were given. to everyone present.
Over 200 In State.
Mrs. Frank Shilling, first vice.
president, reported that tho state or
ganizat ton now comprises more than
700 members, which is An increase OF
almost 200 over last year In report
Ing for the ways and means commit
tee. Mrs. Julia NJ. Story rendered her
resignation as chairman. because of
her many duties. This was not ac-
cepted at that time. A committee on
resolutions was appointed by Mrs,
Dorsey. as follows: Mrs. J. w. AL
den, Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Rogers.
Mrs. ], w. kuhns. chairman OF the
relief committee. gave a detailed re-
port Of its work during the winter, In
addition to work done by the branches
represented, s2,050 OF the Mayors
Emergency Relief funds were dis
tributed among the poor.
Mrs. Dorsey announced that plans
are being made for big drive for
funds with which to cancel the debt
on Sunshine Hall. At her instance 1t
was decided to send flowers To the
owner of the hall. Mrs. o. V. Ort. who
has been very i'll. Flowers were also
sent TO Mrs. Lackey, another Ill MEM
ber.
The various branches were repre-
scented at the opening session as fol-
lows: Delaware-Mrs. Robert Smith
and Mrs. G. A. August OF Richardson
Park. Mrs John Mcbride. Mrs. ]. H
Vaughan, Mrs. Julia b. Derby. Mrs
Howard Rogers. Mrs. Albert Carroll:
New Era, Mrs. L. w. Booth, Mrs
Frank Ford Palmer: Newark-Mrs
George Carter; Librarius-Mrs. j. B.
Vincent. Mrs. W. II. Leach, Mrs. J.
r. Kuhns: Cynthias Helpers-tMrs
Frank Mason. Mrs. II. o. Hunstey.
Mrs. George Clifford, Mrs. w. l.. Ridg-
way, Mrs. J. II. jennings; Ever
Ready-Mrs. Frank Ford Palmer;
Pollyanna-Mrs. J. w Alden, Mrs
Salmons; Coreopsis-Sara b. Wilson;
Bellefonte-Afrs. Carl Snellenburg;
Milford-Mrs. I. w. Belts. There
were a number of others present from
the different branches.
COmplimented by the Mayor.
Addresses were made last night con-
corning the Importance of the work
done by the society, and the general
need that it fills in helping the poor.
Mayor Harvey. in a brief talk, re-
ferred particularly to the society's
work among the unemployed last win
ter. Mrs. II. d. Boyer, Mrs. G.. w.
Dorsey and Mrs. l. w. Belts also made
addresses OF commentator.
A brief history of the society, since
1t originated with dozen or so mem
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