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Show Patriotic Ideals Inspire Work of Club Women Auxiliaries of National Council of Defense Are Doing War Bit in All Branches of Service PATRIOTISM, expressed in various va-rious phases of war relief work Ims been the leading inspiration inspira-tion of women's clubs of Salt Lake the past year. Tn no other circle lias the response to the needs of a country at war been more prompt and more effi-. effi-. ient than ill women's clubs. Red Cross units have been formed by practically of the clubs and church societies of the city, the number having reached more than 100, All have weekly meetings meet-ings at clubhouses ur at Red Cross head-rpiarters head-rpiarters lo sew and do gauze work. In addition, the members carry knitting and scwinj; home. The I'tah branch' of the Woman's National Council of Defense, organized in the fall, is ivinj its support and assistance as-sistance to lines of service already or-uanh'.ed, or-uanh'.ed, and is also reaching out to i-ovor yields not already looked after. I'ndcr the direction of the organization, organiza-tion, approximately 38,000 women have ! been registered for service in the state. 1 of Utah, 1S.0U0 of whom live in Salt Lake. The first registration day was November -7, appointed by Governor j I tainbei'gcr. Several other days were devoted to supplemental registration in the city and throughout the state. The council is divided into differeut lines of service, each under the direction direc-tion of a committee. All of the committees com-mittees report to an executive committee commit-tee composed of Mrs. W. X. Williams, Salt Lake, chairman; Mrs. Edward 1 Bichhsel, Otzden. first vice chairman; Mrs. ,1. William Knight, Provo, second ice chairman; Mrs. R. E. L. Collier, J Snlt Lake, their advice chairman, and Miss Klsa .Bamberger, secretary. Committee Chairmen Named for Departments. The department committees and chairmen chair-men are as follows: Registration, Mrs. K. E. E. Collier; food production and home economics, Mrs. Joseph V. Hyde; i'ood administration, Miss Gertrude Mc-Cheyne; Mc-Cheyne; child welfare, Miss May Anderson; An-derson; liberty loan, Mrs. W. Mont Ferry; home and foreign relief, Miss Kate Williams; health and recreation, I'r. .lane Skolfield; maintenance of existing ex-isting soi'ial service agencies, Mrs. K. U. Lyman; education, Mrs. dohn A. ' Widtsoe; publicity, Mrs. Robert W. spaugler. All of the department chairmen chair-men live in Snlt. Lake, with the exception excep-tion of Miss McCheyne, who is connected con-nected with the extension work of the I tali Agricultural college and makes her homo in Logan. I I'ood production and home economics were covered in war gardens and the municipal canning plant of this citv, the preserving of foods in home economic classes in the public, schools and in homes throughout the state. The same methods will be observed the eominc season. The Liberie loan committee gave plendid aid in the two Libertv loan campaigns of the past vear. Home and loreign relief is covered in Red Cross work. Cnder (he direction of the edu-latiou edu-latiou department children are being en-'ouruged en-'ouruged to remain in school rather than have their education sacrificed to economic needs of the families bv being be-ing put to work. t hild welfare is the constant care of Miss May Anderson, who has charge of the primary work of the Relief Society of I'tah. Dr. Skolfield is looking after health ami recreation in an intelligent way, along with her professional and civic, duties. As to the maintenance of social service. serv-ice. Mrs. Lyman, chairman of the committee, com-mittee, says; Social Agencies of Great Importance. The importaneo of the work of this committee will readily be appreciated ap-preciated when it is considered that during any serious national crisis, the work of all existing social agencies agen-cies is apt to be disrupted by the intense in-tense activity incident to great emergencies. The resolutions adopted at the national conference of social work . will perhaps best express the ideal of thr department: " Wo would emphasize the insistence insist-ence of the president of the I'nited States as to the necessity for conserving con-serving these agencies which operate oper-ate to maintain public morals, pub-lie pub-lie health and the producing forces of the community. We, therefore, nrye the importance of maintaining the full force and efficiency of all the agencies for social work and of securing for all of them adequate support in view of the new and pressing demands created by the war; especially those agencies which make for the preservation and improvement of public health and family life, the protection of mot lierliood and the preserv ation of children from the destructive and demoralizing influences of war.'' Economics Director's Duties Extensive. ( ducern in g one of the nucl impor-'ant impor-'ant departments of tin- work and one now yi-ciipving so lunch attention, food :e I in i ii Nl rat ion, the follov.ing coiiipit:- heusive communication is given by Miss McCheyne: In answer to the question asked of Mr. Hoover, '-What is the duty of the appointee to the position of 'home economics director' under the food administration?" he wisely wise-ly replied: "Ask your state food administrator." This position was created before the organization of the food administration in the states was completed, and is, perhaps, per-haps, one of the first instances in which the women's side of the or: gnnization work was in advance of the men 's. The heads of home economics departments de-partments and state leaders in extension ex-tension were the natural heirs to this position. State food administration adminis-tration divides into two parts a police power in the commercial side and education in conservation and economy on the home side, one a law and the other a voluntary act of the homes. Mr. Armstrong quickly defines his position in Utah by recognizing the fact th'at the extension division of the state ag- Secretary and Chairmen! of the Committees of CoinecSll off Defense ijjjjl H ; . h fiambQTger t j SECRETARY IpEssj 4- i ffs,r ,';1;';..:'C.;Wr.w "- Mil-. MiS. J? A LYMAN, Social Service n-y sWi W7DTSOE,duadior eT 1S j Ysm .,f-.,v.;- Mmk r"- J "iyfe& v-'v" v y "4 j SWtiGEJfMMMmYXB ;) k: ' Z)y? JAM SKOLFELD-ffedih fflS. JANET 3 JJYDI-- s 9M1ZS.R.EL COLLIERS' StftssMY MDEASON J RegisirdLtioro CMd ' 7tare ricultural collpgc has already an or-i or-i ganized fon-c in tho field, wliilc the rolicp societies, clubs, home economics econom-ics associations, home and school league and aid societies were alU ready to co-operate in carrying out the food programme of the admin- i istration. To toaeh ec(inomy in use of fuels j and materials, food substitutions, I balance of mind in purchase of j clothing, were aims for this winter with increased production of vegetables vege-tables especially 0f new varieties, ! poultry and honey to form the main j projects of the spring. In order that ! these projects might really be attempted, at-tempted, cards asking for records of achievement in certain lines were distribution. These are being usnd by a number of women. Lessons in food values arc given, also demonstrations demon-strations in preparation of foods, meat canning and renovation j clothing. Women Assist in Economy Projects. Tn T'tah county a special project for the increased use of fish is being be-ing handled. Women, in companies of fifty, are using butter and wheat substitutes. The millers promise to mill graham flour if the people will buy. Sugarless candies, rorn syrup, honey are on many tables. The work is mainly carried on by home demonstration agents who give all their time to a county. A new departure is the placing of an agent in cities. Salt Lake City was the first city in I'tah to have home de in oust ra lots. M iss Edmunds Ed-munds has been conducting a series of lecture demonstrations at the American kitchen, instructing women wom-en how to make war bread and sugarless sweetmeats. M iss Lnd-wig Lnd-wig in Ogdeu and .Miss Burton in Provo, while taking caio of their counties, also have city problems to meet. Jn counties where no special agents have been placed, some of the leading women have expressed their willingness to handle the work to some extent. Instructions are being sent, and if they desire to keep them, record cards'will be provided. pro-vided. Literature, posters, recipes are freely dislributod. It is noteworthy note-worthy that there is very little asked 'by tlie 1'nited States food administration ad-ministration tluit is not entirely in line with the leaching1 nf'the American workers in p:it veiirs. The use or less sugar, moat and fat. i n creased use of whole toer, ;i in coarse tiours. and an insistent plc;r for the prndiM-lion of cie;jn null; ai .' iN use even ;it ;i higlier prire. hcoiioinv in of 1'i n h f and pur- - clia:'i! of dolliin, I In; wilue uf a woman's time and need for storing energy for future use have been oft repeated t hemes. ( Jo-operation by all the members, of a homo in doing the work, keeping the home orderly lias been emphasized. Without the co-operation of the entire family it will be impossible to do what we should in the matter of food substitution and economy. All homes are doing their ' ' bit, ' ' they would do it anyway, but we believe be-lieve they are doing it just a Httlo more efficiently and with greater surety on account of tho organized effort that is being put forth. All of the department committees have not been completer but are being selected with care, and will be organized organ-ized for systematic service in a short while. The support of the uewspn per women of the city has been enlisted on the publicity committee under the direction direc-tion of Mrs. Spangler, one of tho editors edi-tors of the Now West Magazine. War work depots meeting n the Looly building have been doing excellent excel-lent work. Regular meetings have been held and much sewing and knitting has been done and many comforts sent to the soldiers abroad. In addition surgical surgi-cal dressings have been made under the direction of the Ked Cross. Mrs. D. Moore Lindsey is general chairman of I the depots. C. A. Stilphin. Papers will be given by Mrs. H. T. Pyper and Mrs. h ILawx-hurst ILawx-hurst on "What 1918 Means to the American WomenM and "What 10 IS Means to Women of Foreign Countries. Coun-tries. ' ' Mrs. F. C. Wire will discuss current events. The Cleofan will moot Wednesday afternoon aft-ernoon with Mrs. Ash by D. Boyle at her home, 380 JO street. Mrs. Seymour Wells will give a report on the letters of Ambassador Am-bassador Girard. Lynds T?ed Cross auxiliary will meet Wednesday at the Wilson hotel from 10 un til 5 o 'clock'. The regular chapter meeting will be held Friday at 8 p. m. at the .vlasonie temple. Mrs. L. H. Brown will entertain the Agenda, club Monday at her home, No. 21 Kuliy apartments. The Women's Pan-Hellenic will meet Thursday with Mrs. J. H. Warner at her home, j51 liomona avenue. The Radiant Sewing circle ucd Cross unit will meet Wednesday at K) o'clock with Mrs. L. M. Brumbaugh and Mrs. (rcorge (uillian at 43 liuckinghnm apartments. Woodcraft Hod ( 'toss auxiliary will meet Wednesday' rorn 10 until ) o'clock with Chairman b'hoda Graham, No. li Avalon apartments. All members should come prepared tor sewing. : The Ladies' Aid society will meet, Thursdav at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William Tover, West .Fourth North. The regular meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary societv of B'nni Israel temple will be held Thursdav at 7:30 o'clock at, tho home of Mrs.' II. L. White, 10 South Sixth Last street. During the social hour Miss Sadie Meyer will talk on the "Psychology of Adoleneuee. ' ' Tea will be served. The Red Cross auxiliary of the Lloyd alliance of the First 1'nitnrian church will, meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 I o 'clock'. ; The Lif e Science society will meet 'with Mrs. Henrietta Martin next Thursday Thurs-day morning at. 1(1 o 'clock at No. 'I ; Sharp flats. Subject, "The, Light of ( he Temple. ' The Short S'"orv club vvjll be on, or-tnined or-tnined Monday afternoon by Miss Ethel l:ixlv at her'hnme, I i I'.nsr Seventh South street. Mrs. ( . II. Blamliard will read extracts from luv rneutly published hook, ' ' Joan V ( a!il ornrt Summer."' Miss Josephine Spencer will read an original New Yenr'i story. p 1 A a gift from the France Wilh.rd w. t:. -j;. F fifteen beautiful begonias were sent to the hospital at Fort Bong-las Bong-las on Christmas day. Mrs. W. A. Saver, president, and William G. D. Kent expended ex-pended Christinas greetings ou behalf of the organization. f The Young Women's Christian association asso-ciation will hold a Christmas vesper service this afternoon at 5 p. m. in the Continental Bank building. The Rev. P. A. Simpkin will give the talk, and special music, will be provided. pro-vided. The young women of the Y. W. C. A. boarding house will act as hostesses. host-esses. All women and girls are cordially cor-dially invited to attend, Welshman Writes Christmas Carol. Dr. Daniel Protberoe of Chicago, who officiated as chief musical adjudicator at the big Welsh eisteddfod held in Salt Lake City during Dm fall of . 1908, has written a. beautiful Christmas carol entitled, enti-tled, "O King: of All Righteousness, Christ of the lord," which he inscribed to his lifelong friend, Frank W. Gunsau-his, Gunsau-his, president of the Armour Institute of Technology. An alto &olo is a feature of the composition. Copies were reiceived by numerous of the doctor's friends here on Christmas day. |
