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Moaday, January 1, 1923. 9 THE DAILY ARGUS-LEADER, SIOUX FALLS, S. D. MY GllddB MEMORIAL AT MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY Vomen's Clubs Accomplished Many Things Daring the Year HISTORY CLOD IS FAGTORJN CITY Minnehaha League Women Voters Stands As Oldest Organizatio Of Its Kind Now In South Dakota club work of the association. In Its 20 4 the public.

They cover local, state and national government, international affairs and all questions concerning human welfare. The speakers are men and women who are authorities on these s'ibjects, and Include congressmen, prominent representatives of all parties, Judges, candidates, and welfare leaders. Several special meetings were held during the year that the public might have the opportunity to meet and hear all candidates. One of these meetings was a most successful pre-election dinner, w-hich was attended by several hundred people. The supplies for the dinner were furnished by Sioux Falls merchants.

The most interesting and enjoyable event of the year was the banquet which was given by the local league in honor of tha national president, Mrs. Maud Wood Park, upon' the occasion of her first official visit to South Dakota, Mrs. Park's address was greatly en-Joyed and appreciated by the many in attendance. The South Dakota league was well represented at this meeting by prominent members from different parts of the Walter J. Millard, field secretary of the National Proportional Representation league was another eminent speaker, who was secured for a special meeting last year.

Precinct Meat The precinct organizations of the local leag le have accomplished most practical and notable results. The object Y. V. A. BY BLANCHE EUDEBRAKD.

The aim of the Young; Women' Christian association in its world-wide and local work is to develop the highest type of Christian womanhood. It Uelicves that the woman who is the best citizen is one who is strong physically, who is intelligent, who enjoys good times and has friends, who Is spiritual minded, and who gives expression in service to the purpose of her life. In accordance with its pur- fiose as a Christian organization and ts prnciple that a girl is worth most to herself and to her community when all sides of her natura are being developed, the activities program of the Y. W. O.

A. is built to satisfy, so far as possible, the many sided interests of girls and women. Varied Service Given It. Thus the Y. V.

C. A. maintains comfortable rest rooms; a general information service; an employment bureau through which an attempt is made to help every applicant for a position find the particular work for which she is best fitted; a rooms registry service through which girls and women are placed In comfortable homes to live or to stay for a night or two; classes in which-- girls may find a means of self expression and better training along cultural or vocational lines; social hours when girls may enjoy wholesome good times and find friends; a summer camp where girls may enjoy an outing at a minimum cost; basket ball, gymnasium, and swimming classes in which they may seek recreation and better health; clubs through which both younger and older girls are given an opportunity for self expression, inspiration, and development through constructive programs of health, knowledge, service and spirit During the past year S63 girls and women have asked the Y. W. C.

A. to help them find employment. Of this number 298 have been placed In positions of various kinds 118 women and wrtr-ia aunt In ha p((V Year Just Closed Has Seen Con-tinned Progress of Participation of Women of Community in Vital Matters Around Them. By Mrs. L.

Ik Leavitt, Pre, i Characterized by unparallered achievements in advanced citizenship and by Its absolutely impartial attitude, the Minnehaha League of Women Voters has attained a most distinctive position in the forefront of progress, and it has established the confidence and good will of all parties, all candidates, welfare workers, and prominent and worthy men and women in this vicinity and throughout the state. This remarkable development has been the result of devotion to principle, steadfast faith in democracy, and persistent, unified effort. Inspired Nationally The national League of Women Voters which has been designated as "The new dynamic organization, with vision and a fixed purpose to Improve things," has been the source of great inspiration for the local league. Each year the Minnehaha league has been represented at the national convention and the vep6rta which followed have been reproductions of keynote addresses and all inspiring features of these great gatherings. Last year's national report included a review of the Pan-American conference which was developed and carried out, by the national league in connection with its third annual convention.

Twenty-three American countries were represented at this conference, which resulted in the Pan-American association with Carrie Chap-tran Catt as president. The Minnehaha league has been inspired to greater efforts by the achievements of the national league and best of all, it has kept the faith upon which this great orgmlzation was founded. The first conviction of this faith is the belle! that whenever a majority of voters are intelligently, impartially, and actively interested in public affairs, good government will be the result. Therefore, the Minnehaha league has endeavored by all possible means, to create the intelligent, all-partisan consideration of public questions. Accept Responsibility The second conviction necessary to substantiate faith, in the league is, that women are particularly able to help at this time, not because they have any greater desire to be helpful than men, but because 20,000,000 of them are new voters and therefore, it is the most opportune time which history lias ever afforded to train a vast number of voters to assume the responsibilities of good citizenship.

The last sustaining conviction of faith in the league is that women by reason of their distinctive experiences, have a contribution all their own which it Is their duty to make to affairs of government. This contribution can be ade only by intelligent, independent thinking and acting. The Minnehaha league has a membership which numbers 810, and enjoys the distinction of being the oldest and largest county organization In the state. The interesting and constructive programs of the organization have been designed to further the purposes of the national league, which are to foster education in citizenship, to encourage forums and open discussions of all public questions, and support needed legislation. Timely Topic The general meetings arc held on the second Wednesday In each month, In the arsembly room of the Cataract hotel, from October to May, inclusive.

The subjects chosen for these meetings are controversial, of popular Interest, and those which are at the time engaging glim V. I ,7 tlUHH to live. Transients as well as those geeaing nomes ior a longer periim wens taken care of by the Y. W. A.

One 1 i i.i of the greatest needs of the Sioux Falls Y. W. C. A. is a comfortable.

home-like boarding home where resl-1 dent and transient guests may be boss commodated. "During the past year the Y. W. C. A.

A has conducted classes in art craft, Bl- ble, dressmaking, expression and dramatics, French, millinery, piano, uku- lele, violin, voice, Christmas gift mak-, Ing, In these vocational and cultural classes 441 women and girls have worked and studied, Demonstrations and recitals have been given from time to time. Fourteen teachers have taught these classes in general education. Girls tike Recreation Health education classes, including basketball, gymnasium, and swimming, have been a popular feature of the Y. W. C.

A. program, during the past year. In addition to the Y. W. C.

A. basketball squad of business girls, four club groups have squads with regular practice under experienced coaches. The i swimming and gymnasium for the season of 1922-1923 opened in December. These promise to be the most attractive features of recreational health work in H. the city and many girls and women I have registered for these privileges.

In Through Its Numerous Activities in Behalf of Better Things, Women Potest Zj Mrs. J. O. Coombs, President Organized in 1879, long before the woman's club movement attained i general popularity, the History club distinguished as the pioneer woman's club In South Dakota, has steadily grown not only In membership but In the scope of its activities and stands today an entablished factor in the civic, social, educational and cultural life of the city. The past year has marked the lirrgest growth In its history and has been characterized by study courses, lectures and programs of superior merit and gratifying achievements in many directions.

Nina Departments The club numbers 250 members and functions under an efficiently organiz ed syttem. There are nine departments including art, citizenship, conservation. education, industrial and social condi tions, home economics, literature, music and sunshine, each pursuing the work and study its name implies. The sunshine department is purely philanthropic in its purpose. Each of these departments is presided over by a group of its own elected officers out all work under the general club officers and their supervision.

The general club meets every Tuesday from September to May in the City Temple Here the general business of the club is transacted and programs of timely interest, educational value or artistic merit are presented under the auspices of the various departments. A high standard of excellence ttas been uniformly maintained many notable educators and professional men and women qualified to speak with authority have appeared on these programs. Helos Kuslo One of the alms of the club for many years has been to help raise the general standard of musical taste, In other words, "To make good music popular and to make popular music good." Good music is a feature of. every meeting. This is provided not alone by members of the club but other musicians of the city regularly contribute graciously of their time and talent.

The various departments meet periodically at the homes of members. These are featured by a study period covering some chosen subject and followed by an informal social hour. The club's appreciation of the social side of life is attested by the many fine social functions held during the yar; these Included a luncheon at the Cataract hotel, followed by a patriotic program; a mid summer picnic, a guest evening in the Elk's parlors honoring the club husbands which was featured by a brilliant program of folk music, songs and dances from many lands. A monthly social session with the various departments as hostesses has also been maintained. Through its departments and various committees the History club works for civic improvement, law enforcement, welfare, conservation and better Amerl-for child welfare, social and industrial welfare, conservation, and better American citize.nshln.

Philanthropic and benevolent work are also a part of the club's activities. During the past year $100 was voted toward the purchase of the General Federation headquarters in Washington, D. substantial support was given to the Childrens home, Family Welfare association, the Near East Relief and other worthy measures. Works for Clubhouse Realizing the need of a Woman's club bouse in Sioux Fallsi the History club last year started a fund for that purpose. This fund has grown materially the past year and club members hope to see their vision fulfilled in the not too distant future.

Mrs. J. O. Coombe has been president during the past three years. Other elected officers are Mrs.

W. E. Grimes, vice president; Mrs. Arthur Marsh, recording secretary: Mrs. Chas.

Rlsden, financial secretary: Mrs. P. H. Edmison, treasurer; Mrs. F.

B. Smith, custodian. HOMAHESOfiETY HAD BUSY YE Notvithstandinj Lack of Fends, Organization Greatly Aided Animals in City BY MBS. ALICE B. MXTLLEB.

(Secretary). The purpose of humane work is to promote kindness to every living thing. It has been found that children who have pet animals and are taught to treat them kindly; do not become criminals. If all were kind we would not need penitentiaries or Jails, as no one would wrong his fellow man or abuse helpless animals. Like many other organisations the Sioux Falls Humane society hampered in Its work by reason of lack of funds.

All money that the society receives is contributed by friends of the cause, and no money comes to the organization from the puWic treasury. For this reason the society Is unable to carry out as complete an educational program as the officers would like to do. An educational Feature. Tk. Arinratinfml feature during the past year was the partici pation Of tne PUOUC scnuuin in national poster contest In which Ralph F.nglo of Sioux Falls, won first prlxe.

The society Is particularly proud of the tact mat stuoenis in mis t'u won first prizes upon three occasions In the national poster contests. The poster work Is highly beneficial In teaching the children to be kind. This year for the first time the organization paid the expenses of boys and girls to camp. With one exception all children sent to camp were orphans. The money for this purpose was secured from the sale of pencils, and those assisting feci well repaid for their efforts.

Tart Wtimber of Calls. Over 1,000 telephone calls have been received during the year by the humane- ofllcer nnd the secretary, which indicates clearly that the work of the society js a necessary one. Five case" of alleged cruelty to children have been Investigated. During the year the humane officer has found It necessary to kill seven horses and order three others killed, either because they were injured or so old thnt they could no longer perform their tasks. He also called the nttentlon of the owners to the condition of 55 horses and mules, ordering them nut of hnr-tiess.

blanketed, or cared for in other ways as the conditions required. He has Inspected many hams and required the owners to place them In better condition for housing their animals. Two cattle were killed because of injuries during the year, on owner ordered to clubs with their combined membership of 373, the ideal of the Y. W. C.

A. to develop a healthier, more dependable more spiritual girlhood and womanhood has been the goal of the programs. Cooperate With Social Agencies Though the Y. W. C.

A. Is not a charity organization, neither is it a rescue organization, many cases have come to the association which requir ed the sympathetic understanding and intelligent analysis on the part of the secretaries in charge. In order that the girls and women in distress might be taken to those who could best help them In their problems. The Y. W.

A. has aimed in the pant as it does In me future to work with a spirit of cooperation and sympathy with other social agencies In the city. Social service work lias been a feature of the club work of the Y. W. C.

A. girls. They have been encouraged to give as they could be those in need. At Thanks giving and at Christmas, especially. were the hearts of many children and older people as well made, happy be cause the Y.

W. C. A. club girls found their way to them. The social service work of the Y.

W. C. A. was done in cooperation with the agency which nannies relier In the city. The activities and benefits of the Y.

W. C. A. are open to every girl and woman in the city. Membership In the organization Is not required for participation in its activities, but membership is desirable, for every member has an opportunity to help work out the ideals of the Association and develop Its activities.

Throus-h all the nroirram and activities of the Y. W. C. A. during tn past year, whether it was In gen eral or Health Education claps work; in the Summer Camp days of freedom anu recreation; in Employment prob lems; Rooms Registry: General In formation; Social Service; or Club work; whether it was in work with younger or older etrls or women, the Y.

W. C. A. employed staff and volun teer workers have endeavored to carry oui its purpose as a- Christian organ-ization "to Associate yountr women to. gether in personal loyalty to Jesus mnac as saviour and Lord; to promote growth in Christian character and service through physical, social.

mental, and spiritual training, and to become a social force for the expan sion oi tne mnguom or God." CITY FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS By Mrs. J. Anderson. uiy ederation or Women clubs was organized eight years ago ior me purpose of uniting into one strong body, the various women's organizations, so that they may work quickly and efficiently for the social, educational and moral welfare of the city. The City Federation represents 25 organizations, four of 'which have afti-liated during this year.

The membership consists of the presidents of the clubs, and two delegates and their alternates from each, also a member of uie community Service committee from each club, and the past presidents of the organizations. The group Is representative of 4,000 Sioux Falls women. During the year a speaker has been provided for each meeting, and two additional lectures, a travelogue, "A Summer In Europe" by Dr. J. W.

Fifleld of Kansas City, and an address by Dr. Jeanette Throckmorton of Des Moines, given for the women' of thn c.itv. In February a Colonial program was put on at the coliseum, through the Community Service, the proceeds of wnicn were turned over to the Musical association of Sioux Falls. In May the federation and Community Service committee helped the Musical association launch the first Spring Festival of Music in Sioux Fulls In which three evenings of excellent musical programs were given and a sum realized for the future work of the Musical association. The following delegates were sent to the convention during the year: Mrs.

E. E. Maynard. General Federation of Women's clubs at Chautauqua, N. Mrs.

E. J. Anderson, Mrs. J. o.

Fealh-erstone and Mrs. Kendall Ciessey, district convention at I'arker, and Mrs. F. T. George, and Mrs.

E. J. Anderson, State Federation of Women's clubs at Vermillion. The City Federation maintains a room in the hospital department of the Children's home, known as the City Federation room. Under the direction of the Community Service committee the Parent-Teacher association movement was carried forward In the city, and there are now nine associations formed in connection with the different Bchools.

At the November meeting the Federation took over the sale of Red Cross Bonds and Christinas wals for the Minnehaha County Health association. The Federation stands ready to cooperate at all times with the men's civic clubs for the betterment of our city. The meetings are held the last Wednesday In each month at the chamber of commerce, and any woman in the city Is welcome as a visitor. The officers of the organization are: President Mrs. K.

J. Anderson. Vice president Mrs. L. D.

Lacey. Recording secretary Mrs. F. George. Corresponding secretary Mrs.

E. E. Maynard. Treasurer Mrs. Miles W.

Moore. The annual business meeting and election of oflicers will be held January II. 1. ALTA PETENS CLUB True to Its name. "Alta Petens" (Latin for seeking higher things).

Is a study club of 18 members which meets in the various homes every other Fri day afternoon for educational purposes as well rs social reereatlon. This year's study outline which Is made out from September to May. includes a mlscellnnious list of subjects such as music, literature, art, Inventions, movies and censorship, civic, parliamentary Usage and the study of foreign countries and customs. Each meeting has a roll call correlation with the day's program, a critic's report, music or readings, nnd one or two comprehensive papers with discussion following. Outside speakers and talent are very often Invited In to give their messages.

Guests are present at almost every meeting and a special "guest day" Is held each year, when every member brings a guest and a special program is given. The sixth anniversary of the organization will be celebrated In February at tho annual party with the huslian-ls as guests. The annual picnic at the close of the study lesson, also tnrludes tho husbands and families. The record of attendance, interest and enthusiasm of members, dtirlmr tho life of the club, rurs high, all meeting mid programs scheduled being carried out. But the Alta Petens Study club exists not only for self betterment but Is vitally Interested In the Improvement and welfare of the community.

It cooperates with the City Federation of In Its community service work. The club has responded with workers nnd Kistanee In the Jewish relief, Red Cross, Salvation Army and other ii: i' 4- i --i -A- V' Zt BUSINESSWOMEN PLANjlG YEAR Club Marked Progress in 1922 and Looks Forward to Record in 1923 The women of the Business and Professional Women's club are In line for all that spells progress. Their work for 1922 has been along that line and they feel that the meetings have been profitable, and that the educational value to the members will count for much when they are called upon to help decide questions that have to do with the welfare of the city. At the beginning of the year the club maintained its own rooms in the Smith block. On every Tuesday the organisation held its regular session.

Many women prominent in South Dakota for their work along the line of betterment, spoke before the members. One evening each month was purelv social, refreshments and entertainment furnished by the hostesses, and a good time In general for every one. Several 6 o'clock dinners were held outside the club rooms. Athletics are much discussed and the club has carried a girls' basebbll team through the season. A fine program has been arranged by the board of managers for the coming year and It Is bound to be the greatest j-ear In the history of the local club, which now meets at the chamber of commerce rooms.

mlttees, each having one of the vital Issues in direct charge and the chairmen of these six committees reporting at each meeting. Meetings are held regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Early in the year, men interested in Juvenile welfare in nearby towns and cities were invited to attend a special meeting at which time the seed was planted for the growth of this worthy work which every community is in need of. Through the efforts of the committee the age' limit of 21 years was ke'pt In the ordinance. The barn dances near the city were all forced to close.

The sale of cigarettes to minors was discouraged and many dealers brought into court. The sale of questionable literature was considerably reduced. The members of the committee give much of their time especially evenings, to the supervising: basket ball games at the various "gynins" as in umpiring base ball games and other sports. It Is the prime object of the committee to Initiate and promote work for the greater good of the boys and girls of the city. For the coming year a closer cooperation with the Women's Community Service and Federation Is planned.

This will enable the committee to get In closer touch with some of the more difficult problems. This combination will give the committee a direct backing of 3.000 men and women of the city and will mean: 'Better Sioux Falls for boys and girls ami better boys and girls for Sioux Falls." M'KENNAN HOSPITAL From the nucleus left by Mrs. Helen G. McKennan to three trustees, Thomas H. Brown, John Mallanney and Dr.

Edwin. L. Perkins, consisting of $25,742.54 for the purpose of establishing in Sioux Falls a hospital, the present magnificent buildings have been realized. At the time the bequest of Mrs. McKennan was received by the trustees In 1910 and having visualized tho future requirements of the city as regards hospital facilities, it was thought best to Incorporate the hospital association and borrow additional funda to construct a suitable building.

Accordingly The McKennan Hospital was incorporated under the laws of the Stale of South Dakota as a charitable corporation with seven trustees as the gover-ernlng board. To the Presentation Sisters was delegated the operation of the hospital In conjunction with the seven trustees. In 1911 the first building operation was begun and the hospital was opened to receive patients January 1, 1912. The original building had a capacity of i approximately sixty patients. During the year 1912 there wore 499 patients cared for and at times during the fol lowing six years, up to 1918.

the facilities of the hospital were taxed to care for all patients. In 1918 the trustee borrowed additional funds and constructed an addition more than doubling the capacity which was opened In the fall of 1919. The very efficient and painstaking operation of the hospital by the Sisters has made It possible for the board of trustees to accomplish what it has. McKennan hospital was one of the first in the northwest to be given the A. No.

1 rntlng by the American College of Surgeons, truncating its appointments and mangement to he tho best. While the number of patients cared for during the year 1912, the first year of the hospitals operation, was 4t9 It has gradually Increased each year. During 1922 approximately 2000 patients were admitted. Sr. l.luuolr now superintendent of the Institution and under her management tho hospital continues to make the rapid strides It has for years under Sister Agatha, until a little over a year ago when she was given the title of Mother Agatha and is now a resident of Aberdeen.

TOKIO CABINET RESIGNS Toklo, Jan. 1. Tho cabinet of which General Chang Shao-Tseng was premier, has resigned. Only yesterday the voted approval of General Chang who was appointed premier Dec II with th consent el parliament. L.

tf- i- drives; City Federation day at Fantle company's store when the federation received part of the day'a sales profit: selling tickets for the spring festival and encouraging other programs given by the community chorus and in rendering their service In every way possible. The officers directing the club this year are: Mrs. H. S. Wilkinson, president; Mrs.

P. E. Burkholdcr, vice-president; Mrs. H. L.

Eggers, secretary and Mrs. W. L. Pankow, treasurer. STUDY CLUB STUDY CLUB.

Programs concerned with current literature particularly with drama and several musical recitals have been the salient features of the year, 1922 for the Study club. George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy and Maseneld have received attention and the famous American, Eugene O'-Nell has also been studied and discussed. Oilicers report that the interest aroused has made this one of the most successful years in the history of the club. A recital that proved a high light was given by Mrs. Fred Phillips with Kendall B.

Cressey at the Congregational church. Several other recitals have been given with great success. Not only have the women gained a wider acquaintance with literature and music through association, but they have also come to know one another better, for one of the objects of the club Is social. The fact that organization is a small one makes the social side of tho activities peculiarly worth while. Members who made interesting trips contributed bits from their experience to the club' programs.

One of the most unique numbers of this character was an account by Mrs. L. D. Manchester of her trip abroad. Under good leadership, the club ex pects another successful year as preliminary plans are made for the programs to come.

Mrs. Mark Scott is president, Mrs. E. D. Putnam, vice president, Mrs.

S. A. Reik, recording secretary, Mrs. H. Pier, corresponding secretary and Mrs.

Bertrand Jones, treasurer. RED CROSS In a lengthy statement Issued by Miss Eleanor Wiser, executive secre' tary of the Minnchnha county chapter of the American Red Cross, the report showed that the year had not only brought assistance to many needy ones, but that much had been loaned In vocational student training. The report showed the total a)iount spent for civilian relief to be $2,335.28 and $1,083 loaned to students. On Christmas Day at McKennan hospital where men are in care Ijic hospital committee composed Mrs. E.

G. Kennedy and Mrs. T. S. Norton remembered each one.

while gift baskets for families of ex-service men in the city were sent to the homes. At the present time 55 men were under care for comnsation and toca-tlonal training. Loans ai made each month not to exceif: $150 to ex-service students. Condensing the yearly report the secretary has issued the following statement "This year's work has not been as heavy as the previous two years, as the United States government established a Veterans' bureau here, and they have looked after compensation, war risk in surance, vocational training and medi cal treatment of the ex-service men of South Dakota, ten counties in Minne sota, two counties in North Dakota and one county in Montana. Notwithstand ing, the Home Service secretary's time has been well filled tne pasi year.

'Mrs. T. S. Norton and Mrs. E.

G. Kennedy were appointed as a special hospital visiting committee to look after the comforts and wants of Minnehaha county ex-service men. Eighty men have been cared for at McKennan hospital the past year, 13 of whom were from Minnehaha county. "Seventy-five families have been helped financially. The total amount spent for civilian relief during the vear was 2,376 8 of which $1,083.00 was loaned to vocational training stu dents, most of which will be repaid.

Reimbursements were $1,683, part of which was loaned previous years, leav. Ing a net total of $633.28. Tho Home Service secretary made 150 cnlls for the benefit of ex-service men. helped In soeurlng 20 compensa tion claims, worked on 82 cases, gave information to over BOO and wrote 1,058 letters. It has been and Is our Intention to look after the needy families of sol.

diets and sailors. As many soldiers were gassed and contracted tubercular trouble, while In the service. It will be necessary to keep up this work for a period of time." JUVENILE WELFARE COMMITTEE The Juvenile Welfare committee has completed- ft second year and is definitely established. It was created after a crying "teed for assistance to boys and girls of the community, to grtard their "moral nnd physical welfare and to promote the betterment of their social relations. There was no precedent to work from, as the objects of this committee were unique and differing from anything in the country.

The membership of the committee Is composed of representatives from the leading organizations of the city: Rotarlans, Kiwanls, Lions, Boosters, Y. M. C. A. and Knights of Columbna.

The delegates are selected by the officers of these organizations and delegated to attend the meetings of this committee. The Juvenile Welfare cdm-mlttca Is divided into six specific com- JV 1 l' JT lb neaua euutnuun ueiw hhchi vug Y. W. C. A.

has two gymnasium teachers, two swimming teachers, and four basket ball coaches to direct Its activities. In addition to the constructive work along health lines that these various activities afford, the girls in club groups have been given health talks and first aid work, as features of their programs. During the summer months the Y. W. C.

A. employed a recreational director who carried out a program of outdoor activities for younger and older girls In the community. Tennis, baseball, i games, folk dancing, play ground work, horse back riding, hikes, and picnics, featured the summer work of the asso- oiation. The summer camp at Lake lUdison, afforded 112 girls a delightful summer outing at a minimum cost. Eleven counsellors and five staff members directed the activities of the camp.

The girls who camped with the Y. W. C. A. in 1922 and many others who missed this first outing have signified their Intention of Joining the 1923 campers.

Beliglous Bid Popular. The Y. W. C. A.

as a Christian organization carried out a definite work along religious and world fellowship lines this year of 1922. This was done through club and class work, through lectures and talks along missionary and religious lines. Bible study under splendid Bible teachers nave oeen a feature of the association program. On Sunday afternoons, except during the MOTHERS' PENSIONS IN COUNTY CARING FOR 2S0 CHILDREN, WOMEN AT MONTHLY COST Ml of these auxiliaries is to Interest women in public affairs by the actual study of government and to promote general discussion of questions arranged to meet the needs of the hour. Many ward meetings were held last year, and the national course of study was completed.

i This year the program provides for a general ward meeting to be held the first Friday in each month. The meeting places will be the school building and city auditorium. The programs for these meetings are in charge qf eight standing committees, which correspond to the eight standing committees of the state and national organizations. These committees are Education, Efficiency in Government, Child Welfare. Social Hygiene, Women In Industry.

Uniform Laws, Living Costs, and International Co-operation to Prevent War. It Objective The following progressive measures have received the endorsement and support of the Minnehaha league: ID Legislation to make the Shepherd-Townel bill operative in this state. (2). Equality of property rights made effective by practice as well as by law. (3).

Women on all state boards and commission, which have to do with human welfare. (3). The strict enforcement of the prohibition law and all (5); All educational and corrective measures necessary to the best development of the youth of the state. (6), The uniform ballot which for the laBt three year has been endorsed and advocated by this and has also been endorsed by the state league at three annual conventions. A resolution favoring the construction of a reformatory in South Dakota, a nd one protesting against the reinstatement of capital punishment were adopted at the last meeting.

The many loyal women who are responsible for the advancement of the Minnehaha league appreciate Its great advantages. They have learned the value and Importance of independent thought in deternfininer their own con victions, and they have learned to respect the rights of others to "Uphold convictions that differ from their, own, and they have also learned to regard their citizenship as a public trust. At this, the beginning of another new year, we again extend in behalf of this organization the season's greetings and greatest appreciation to all who have contributed to the success of the Minnehaha League of Women Voters. child, according to the records, while on the other hand there are a considerable number who have from three to six children. The pension amounts are regulated accordingly.

Bo Wot Get Maximum The maximum rate of the pension to mothers as provided by law Is 822.SO for the first" child, and $10 for each additional child, on a monthly basis. However, Minnehaha county doe -not pay the maximum amount. The $23,000 appropriation made the past year by the board of county commissioners limit the amount to mothers for their children care to approximately one-half In other words, the appropriation of the past year was Just about half of what it rightfully slioulc have been. 50,000 Weeded Annually Judge Larson ha said that $50,000 I needed annually from the county to pay pensions In the maximum amount as the state statute sets But to pay the maximum amount now for the 280 children of 107 mothers In this- county would call for an annual appropriation of $48,650, which 1 S4.137.S0 for each of the 12 month periods. made simply for spite.

He Is called many times to kill dog that have been run over by car. In fact, the duties of a humar.e officer are numerous and varied and would consume all of hi time If they were all promptly attended to. He ha many opportunities to do kind deeds and always responds when possible. We hope thl report will prove source of gratification to those who have contributed during the year, that It will be an inspiration to other friends of 'Those who cannot speak for themselves" to 4o their bit to help, and that It will also Incite others who believe in the work, to become active and organize humane societies in their localities. PRESSED BRICK FINDS MARKET With an output reaching' the mark, the Sioux Falls Pressed Brick com'pany closes one of the most successful years of its existence.

Bricks for all building purposes are manufactured by this concern. Products of the company are shipped to all points within the trade territory of Sioux Fall, During the past' year 37 car leads of bricks were nUlppcd to Valley Springs, Trent, llock Rapids, While Lake and Newell. School apartment houses and residences In Sioux Falls took tip the balance of tho output. The use to which the different styles of brick, manufactured bv the company are put Is Illustrated by the home of V. H.

01 son, 110 Van Eps ave. late spring and the summer months, the Y. W. C. A.

held pleasant open house hours when appropriate pro-" grams consisting of music, readings, and inspirational talks were given. A total of 1780 was In attendance at these open house hours. Three high school 1 girls attended the North Central High School Girls conference at Lake Okobo-. Jl, the summer of 1922; one young lady attended the Central City conference at Lake Geneva, two delegates at- tended the National convention at Hot Springs, Ark. Through the fellowship with Y.

W. C. A. girls and women from various parts of the country, and through the educations and inspiration the days spent with the finest type of Christian leaders the country affords, i the delegates to these conferences and conventions brought back to their groups and to the community many -1 new ideas for the work here In Sioux Falls and a Vgger vision and broader conception of the great work of the 1 i national and International organization i of which this association Is a part. It Is hoped that a larger delegation to -t summer conferences in 1923 may be possible.

The Y. W. C. A. Is an organization that Is not all work and no play, for the association believes that the young people of the community must be glv- en the most wholesome kind of recrea- lion under the best of conditions.

Ing this year that is past the parties, 1 picnics, hikes and frolics of all kinds by club and class groups have been -j popular features of the association program Community parties for younger and older groups have been held from time to time. Two musical romedies, each with a cast of about i 200 local people, were staged by the Y. w. C. A.

during 1922. These plays i I were very successful both from a flnan--. cial and a social standpoint, "'i Clubs Important. The club work of the Y. W.

C. A. has 1 in its work among Minnehaha county pays out every month $1,878 in mother's pensions, or $22,536 annually, according to Judge Lewis Larson of tho county court who handles this county charge. January 1 marks the time when pensions are allowed for the coming six months. Then again on July 1 the lis? of mothers is revised owing to the fact that many children who benefit by the pension come of the age of 16 years and at that time the allotment for those children ceases.

107 Mothers On Ust There are 107 mothers in Minnehaha county now receiving pension. Of this number 79 reside in or near Sioux Falls riwot leql uiojj nmu Jiaqj OAjaoaJ pus postofflce. The others reside throughout the county. There are 12 In Dell Rapids, four in Brandon, three In Hartford, three In Humboldt, two In Baltic, one In Garretson, one in Sherman, one in Colton, and one In Valley Springs. Two hundred and eighty children of these mothers are benefited by the pensions from the county every month.

A number of the mothers have but one give tils cow better care, and ahrmt 20 cow enroute that were suffering be-cause not milked, were relieved. The officer also assisted In rescuing a number of hogs that were caught In the flood north of town In the spring. One hundred twenty-three dogs have received attention from him. Because they were sick, or homeless, or Injured, he had to kill 64 of them. He found homes for 44, and warned five owners that they must give their dogs better care.

He killed 115 cats, and placed 23 in homes. Kindness to Animal. These flenres show but part of the humane officer's duties. He provided feed and cared for a team of horses while the owner was unable to care for them because he was In quarantine and hnd not the means to procure food for them. He has been asked to shoot pigeons, to look after the Illegal shooting of ducks, to get cats from the top of telephone poles, to prevent cruelty to rabbits, and other animals.

Including those In the city parks. He has been called to the country upon six occasions regarding cruelty to animals. Many calls are received from all over tho state regarding cruelty to animals. -As nurs Is the only humane society In the state, we refer Inquirers to the state's attorney, we have a very good state law forbidding cruelty to animals. Pleasant relations have been maintained with the Family Welfare association and the officers tiave reported case that needed our attention.

Our officer has also reported to them -cases coming to his notice that came under their jurisdiction. Prefer Definite Decision. If persons would decide definitely whether they wish to give away dogs and cats before calling the humane officer. It would save Mm many useless trips, as In many Instances they change their mind after calling him." He Is also sometime called on complaints 5 younger and older girls in the city. Thirteen Girl Reserve clubs, organized it through the churches worked out their 1 programs under splendid Christian young women, volunteer workers in the -i association.

The two high school clubs 'l also carried out spienuiu programs ler the best of leaders. Two club I. groups of Jjrade scnooi gins si.uuiet cooking and sewing under trained, vol-i unteer teachers. One group of high school girls organized a dramatic club, i'it studying and practicing plays under the 'It direction of a competent, trained young 0 woman. The work with younger girls developed and directed by the Girl serve secretary.

A group of foreign horn girls, all of them empioyea, found friends and good time through W. C. Througn an oi ins tiis 1:.