Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
women CHEER WILSON
AT WASHINGTON HOME
Delegates to Baltimore Conven-
tion Sing Hymns and Acclaim
League Of Nations.

washington, April 2e.--Former |
President Wilson greeted about 1000 |
OF the delegates to tho Womens Pan
American Conference and their guests
at his home here yesterday afternoon
and after acknowledging the demon
strntion and explaining that he was
not strong enough to make an ad-
dress recited favorito limerick which
be frequently quoted during his frat
campaign for tho Presidency.
Mr.. Wilson's frajl appearance and
the fact that he had to be assisted to
tho door and back into tho house by
an attendant, deeply affected many Of
tho women, but the humorous twist
which the former President gave 10
the proceedings by his recitation re-
licved the tension and caused laughter.
He got hearty cheer and the women
Joined In singing MY Country "Tis
of Thee" and Onward, Christian Sol
diers." As Mr.. Wilson finally withdrew.
after appearing first IN the doorway
and later I'm balcony window of tho
second floor. delegate called for three
cheers for tho Goague OF Nations.
They were given ltistily.
There was nothing political in the
demonstration and Mr.. Wilson avoided
| any reference TO that topic. 1t had
| been reported also that Lady Astor
who was In Washington, would be
present, but that. It developed. was due
to misunderstanding. Tho meeting
had been arranged by Mrs. George y.
Sovey OF Chicago OF tho National
League OF Women Voters, who asked,
through Mrs. Wilson, II several OF the
groups OF women who have been at
tending the Women's Pan-American
Congress in Baltimore might pay their
respects and hope for word OF greet
ing. Lady Astor happened to be a
guest OF the women, but other en-
gagements had been made for her.
There were in the nssemblage which
turned out 10 pay n tribute 10 Mr. VIII
son. women from many OF the latin
American countries who have been
attending the Women's Pan-American
Congress. az well 90 delegations from
the National League OF Women's Vo-
ters and the League OF American Pan
Women. Many had Understood that the
reception was 10 be held at 3.30
O'clock. Mr.. Wilson appeared at
and tho demonstration continued only
fifteen minutes, and as a result there
were hundreds who were on their way
TO the Wilson home when the reception
was ended.
A few minutes befors O'Clock o
bUrly police Captain caused some ex
citement by shouting that Mr. WilsOr
refused 20 appear until a dozen cam
eras and moving picture machines
!
had been opened and the crowd wa,
waiting In an awed silence.
MFR. Wilson VIII not como out ant
. face that battery OF Cameras SHOUTED
. the Captain.
; The cameras were quickly remove,
, and Mr. Wilson stepped out. The for
{ NOR President was dressed in a frocl
= coat and silk hat and supported him
A self with a cane. An attendant helpe
= him 70 turn as he faced tho yyoner
\ He smiled and raised his hat. A littl
, group Of women began singing "On
!. ward, Christian Soldiers" AS the hym
, was concluded Mr.. Wilson smile
), again and spoke IN a voice so low tha
. only those within a few yards OF mir
could hear.
L thank you very much for IN
= compliment" he said. "I appreciate
: very deeply. l am sorry that I am No
strong enough TO make an address -
Y There We're calls for Mrs. Wilson an
she appeared in the doorway for
: moment and stood beside her nusban,
e She was smiling brightly and recoe
q nized n few Of her women friend.
e Then the attendant assisted Mr.. WI
|, son TO turn slowly and re-enter III
}, house. AS he disappeared there was