Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
KENT co. INSTITUTE
WAS HELD LAST WEEK

WAS HELD LAOl WEEP
The Dover Century Club was yer
happy to have as their guests las
Thursday. the Kent County Institute
The meeting was well Representa-
by various Women's Clubs iron
Smyrna, Houston, Harrington. Clay
ton, FELTON,, Wyoming, Rising Sun
Milford and Dover. Besides tbs
members from Kent County, othel
members of cubs from Wilmington
New Castle and Sussex County were
present. Mrs. L. A. Drexler, who is
vice-president for the Institute, was
the presiding chairman of the very
interesting program. A vote OF
thanks was extended to Mrs. Drex-
Ter for her very successful arrange
ment of the morning and afternoon
sessions. use
The morning session opened at
1890 with a song America, the
Beautiful" Mrs. Gildersleeve, Mrs.
Burton and Frear, Jr., of the Dover
Century Club sang the Collect" fol-
lowed by the Allegiance to the
Flag" led by Mrs. John B. McIlVaine.
Mrs. Willard VI. Hinkle welcomed
the Institute. A response to Mrs.
Hinkles welcome was given by Mrs.
W. A. Hargadine, Of FELTON,. The
presidents from each Of the nine
Wcmen's Clubs of Kent County ex-
pressed their views on "A Women's
Club as a Means Of Education"
DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper Of Milford.
stated that education continues till
we draw our last breath" She al
so remarked that IF we have an
open mind and are in a respective
mood we are always willing to learn.
The representing presidents de-
clared that Club Women are becOm-
ing quite prominent in public af-
fairs, and should feel free to ex-
press their opinions on such sub
jects. They asserted that the club
members must educate the individ-
uals to the problems of the present
time and look forward to improving
their communities.
Mrs. Floy E. Booth, OF Whining
ton, gave a descriptive story on
Education" ending her topic with
a very impressive quotation What F..
Ye Seek For, Ye Shall Find"
Mrs. Gildersleeve sang, followed .
by Mrs. Barsham, chairman of the (
Delaware Federation of Motion Pic /
lures program. Mrs Barsham. of (
Wilmington, proclaimed that Wo--
mems Clubs should stress on their I
community playhouse to show clean !
and wholesome movies and that they
should have children's matinees /
which would deal on short educa-
tiOnal topics and travel pictures. +
Mr.. Goldberg of a Philadelphia mo-
ticn picture company, was intro
duced by Mrs Barsham. His sub
ieot was an appreciation on the new
picture "A Midsummer Night
Dream" saying that it is the first
classic ever to be presented in me
tion pictures. He described certain
scenes that were. in his estimation,
produced. and advised
his audience that to see this pic
tire would clarity Shakespeare
work more readily.
The morning session was adj
iOurned until after luncheon, which
was served at the DoYer Club by, the.
Dover Club members.
The afternoon session was begun
al l.3O with Our Delaware" then
Mrs. Frank Reynolds. who is presi-
dent of the Delaware Federation of .
Women's Clubs. explained the eight
qualities which go to make UP a
strong WOmen's Club: Unity, 10y
llty. Reciprocity. SociabiIity. Pub
icity, Boosters, Money. and Good.
leadership Mrs. Clarence Fraim
VI Wilmington, gave a descriptive
recount Of her travels in Europe
his summer. explaining the different
governments and mannerisms.
a piano solo was furnished by
irs. Holland Of the Dover Century
'luh. The guest speaker for the
ay'S program was Mrs. Frank Hoad-
ey, president of the Maryland Fed
ration of WOmen's Clubs. Mrs.
iOadley who was introduced by Mrs.
lrexler told the Delaware club
-omen how to put interest in their
lub programs. During the course
I her talk she enumerated the ad-
eniures of her life as club
oman Mrs. HOadley was asked
lany questions about her clubs in
Isryland
The meeting was closed by Mrs.
rexler with an appreciation of the
tents Of the day by Mrs. J. c.
eSsner.