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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1925 19 Woman's Work Woman's Society Report Wealth of Activity in 1924 . Usually the most important factor in a report is the financial sheet; we will begin our yearly report by stat- ing that our Balance May 1, 1923 was....$ 396.52 Receipts: for -1923-24. ov. ui . 1,486.35 Total i. ... B80... $1,882.87 Expenses and benevolences..$1,341.71 Cash on hand -May 1, 1924.... 541.16 otal, eins $1,882.87 The tenure of all offices is for not more than two consecutive years, with the exception of the treasurer, which office is contingent upon efficiency and good behavior--no bonds required. Having the money we now proceed to spend it in the legitimate channels sanctioned by the executive board. Our work committee, last year, turned out 381 completed garments that went to four organizations that we have helped for years. They mended 17 of the boys choir robes and all of the table linen. We made 23 new sur- plices for the girls choir. We bought the parson a new gown. Our after-luncheon programs have been varied and most interesting, con- sisting of music, plays and speakers of note. Our house committee reported that after the new addition to Community House was completed, our board adopted a resolution turning over to Community House all the kitchen equipment, owned and maintained by the society, except the set of blue china which was a gift to us. We no longer need a house committee. The circles now number 19. Last year there were 17 with a membership of 750 who sewed for 14 different charities and turned out over 2,500 garments. As a unit, they had a booth at the White Elephant Sale that netted $337.00 for Community House. They furnish waitresses for the Men's Club dinners and are a live, growing offshoot of this society. The luncheons committee were had- ly handicapped by the building con- ditions and our January meeting had to be held in the Masonic temple, but that committee did not fail us once and if, sometimes, the sprinkling of plaster was mistaken for too much seasoning, it did no harm. Ve have been rather an exclusive society, permitting only women to at- tend our meetings, but for about four years we have recognized men as our equal so the World Friendship (or Missionary department) arranged an evening meeting so that husbands and sans could attend and had Dr. Graham Taylor tell them about his long resi- dence and work at Chicago Commons, one of our oldest beneficiaries. Our flower committee arranges the flowers for the church each Sunday and also sends plants or flowers to all sick members that are reported to us. This year we are trying an experi- ment. We have organized ourselves into four different groups, the Origi- nal group meeting in Neighborhood room, World Friendship group, Auxil- iary in Scout Room and Musical group in Camp Fire room. We hone by having these smaller. groups to allow of a more intimate acquaint- anceship among us; more diversified programs to meet the needs of all and then all coming together for the luncheon and the program following. During Jubilee week we feel we did our share toward making the week one long to be remembered by all. We had a delightful program of historical reminiscences and a num- ber ransacked atticts to secure cos- tumes of 50 years ago to give the de- sired atmosphere, and the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. Winchester and Mrs. Snell all helped to make it a big success. Old silver- ware and souvenirs of all kinds were displayed, and our hostess' room was a real Joy and Comfort to those who used it and was never uncomfortably crowded. Our sightseeing busses re- ported promptly each morning for service, but either the visitors were awed by the nifty chauffeurs, or per- haps afraid to trust their uninsured lives to their driving, for there was nothing doing in the bus line. In case some of you men do not get as good a dinner on the Wednes- days of society meetings, just con- sider that as your participation in the good work your wife or mother is doing for mankind. Efficiency is our aim, Helpfulness our motto, Good will toward all, The rich; the sick; the poor, Kind deeds our only lure. Young People's Club Girl President Proves Happy Selection in 1924 By ESTHER KEYS BEARD This year, the club deviated from the conventional path and, with fear and trembling, elected a girl president. But just as a person often works with more zeal and accomplishes more in the end when he has a handicap to deal with, so the club members put their shoulders to the wheel and determined to make the year worth while. The committees have shown splendid effort and enthusiasm. The officers perform their tasks well. Young people may crave too many good times, but they will work when there is work to do. The attendance has been very steady this year. Usually there are from 40 to 50 who come to the Sunday evening meeting. The year started off with a jolly ban- quet rally. All the Winnetka people of high school age were invited. In this way, it was made known to the village just what the purpose and plan of the club was. We want to thank the church for their help in financing this supper which I know we all felt was worth while. Plan Fund Program The project which is absorbing the at- tention of all of us at present is our plan of raising money. Last year we raised $1,000 which was sent to the Reynolds' in China for a playground. This year we are directing our interests toward the Tower Hill Camp in Michigan where var.ous missionary conferences are held in the summer. It is a new and worthy endeavor. Our plan is to present a mov- ng picture in Matz hall the last of Feb- ruary. The picture is one directed and produced ly some Winnetka boys last summer. Tickets at 25 cents will soon be on sale. We shall call on you for cooperation. Be prepared. A new idea which has proved success- ful is that of having "union meetings." We have had two such with the Glencoe group,--one in Glencoe and one here. And we are looking forward to similar ones with the Wilmette club. In getting together this way, we become ascquainted in our social times, we exchange ideas of carry on our clubs, and more im- portant, we gain a feeling of cooper- ation, realizing that we are not the only young people who are searching for the best in life, thinking over some of its temptations, blessings and problems. Sometimes, we wish it were possible for all of you older folks to listen through the keyhole when we are having one of our fiery discussions. The dif- ficulty would be, however, that if we had the least suspicion that you were cavesdropping, we wouldn't thnk ot saying some of the things we do. We give our opinions on what an ideal parent should be; we criticize you; we praise you; sometimes we tell others such com- plimentary things about you that you wouldn't believe we were your children. I suppose some of the stories told in Young People's are strictly family secrets and were never meant to travel outside those bounds. But it is just that mutual feeling of confidence and trust and self-revelation which makes our meetings what they are. "Chief" Helps Out Frequently, we find that we all agree on some point of ethics that has been brought up. No one has more remarks to make. But just as the pause becomes too awkward to be comfortable, perhaps Mr. Davies--we call him "Chief"-- rescues us by proposing a new phase oi the subject to be discussed. Thereupon, everyone indulges in a general contro- versy. 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