Evening star., 1928-06-17

T<HE upbuil0ing ana enficnment OF
the community life Of America
will be the major objective of
the General Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs during the coming BIZ
enniai period. according to announce
nent made by the newly elected presi-
dent. Mrs. John F. Sippel of Baltimore.
who returned Wednesday from San An
tonic, Tex. where the nineteenth bien-
NAL convention of the General Fedora
tion was recently held.
A community program follows logi-
cally the home program which has oc-
cupied a conspicuous place In the work
OF the federation during the past four
years Proposed community activities
will call for the active participation of
each of the several major departments
of federation work. thus insuring bal
enced program of universal interest and
appeal,
Mrs. Sippel. who by her graciousness
end diplomacy. combined with mani
fest understanding of federation prob
lens. captured the conventions admira-
tion as well as its majority vote. was
given a spontaneous ovation when she
returned to her hotel from the conven-
ton where her election had been an
nounced. Led by the Maryland delega-
tion. hundreds of adniring club women
gathered to welcome her with campaign
songs and good wishes and to shower
her with flowers.
The morning following the election
She Maryland delegation entertained
with breakfast in Mrs Sippel's honor.
q which she was presented with
handsome travelling clock. At this time
new club was formed-the San An
tonic Club of Maryland A constitution
and bylaws were adopted officers were
elected. the Maryland Federation was
joined and contribution was made to
the State endowment fund
Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole Of Brock
ton. Mass the new first vice president,
Is a beloved daughter OF New England
and at the New England dinner was
toasted BY a dozen or more speakers.
the flnal stunt" being the waving of
miniature fish poles TO which were at
tached silver replicas of the famous
cod Of Massachusetts,
Mrs. Eugene B. Lawson of Tulsa.
Okla, the new second vice president,
enjoyed the distinction of the largest
majority for a contested office. So
popular was she that her every appear
ance on the platform. as chairman of
the division OF music. brought forth ap-
piauSe: Oklahoma had one of the larg-
est delegations present and they we're
intent on electing Princess Roberta"
Mrs. Henry G. Taylor OF Bloomfield,
Iowa, the new recording secretary.
brought a delegation, each member of
which was armed with a tall stalk
OF corn which she waved as they sang
their favorite air: Iowa, Where the Tai
Corn Grows" 10 which some local wag
added: and flows" but the Iowa won-
en- stoutly denied the allegation.
Mrs. Henry @. Reynolds of Paducah.
KY Reelected treasurer, who is account
ca the wit of the federation. captured
tne convention in her response and her
promise 10 guard the monies of the
federation even IL that responsibility
enould be doubled in size.
Texas women were lavish in their
hospitality. showering the visitors with
attentions OF the most delightful sort.
including luTcheons. teas and dinners.
6owers for their rooms and souvenirs to
carry hcne.
The visit 10 the historic missions, fol-
lowed by chicken barbecue In one Of
the magnificent parks with which San
Antonio abounds. constituted never
to-be-forgotten day. State teas and din
neIs, given at the several hotels. we're
notable social features.
The largest and most delightful Of all !
the State dinners was that given By
the Maryland delegation TO honor Mrs. !
Elppel. This vas in the patio of the
Hotel Menger. The iuxuriant foliage
ct the patio. hung with myrfads of
Lights, constituted perfect background
for the handsomely gowned women and
the Mexican musicians who entertained
the guests.
The dinner given by the board OF
directors 70 honor Mrs. John D. Sher-
man, retiring president Of the fedora
fton, had as It's toastmistress Miss Mary
Gsrret Hay Of New York. Tributes
we're paid 70 Mrs Sherman and her
fire service 70 the federation BY many
federation leaders. and a diamond and
platinum watch was presented TO her
by DR.. Clara B. Burdette Of Pasadena
experimenting the inspiring ad-
cresses, reports. conferences and de-
bates on timely topics by nationally
known men and women and federation
ci1asTmen were the extensive exhibits
made by the several departments Of
work. These occupied the entire base
,ne3t u the great auditorium where
the convention was held, and al all
times attracted an enormous crowd.
Texas. with a delegation OF more than
ESQ, had the distinction Of being the
most runerously represented Of all the
States. Illinois had second place with
100 delegates
WTTE the annual convention Of the
National Education Association
opening In Minneapolis just two weeks
from nov the neaHassa ytRre ~ this rr.