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ITHACA DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 1919. PAGE SIX thaca Chapter; American Red Cross icers Report with the latest Instructions of the At C. Wheeler: Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Wil Waterburg Chairman, Mrs. Charles H.

Bower; Secretary, Mrs M. Smith. ITILmIA. CHAPTER OF AMERICAN RED CROSS to direct your attention to the future and the work that lies ahead. The war brought us all together for a common end and the result has made the name of Red Cross respected throughout the world.

The dominant note the combined efforts seems to have been "nn- Reports of OSlecrs and Chairmen of Standing Committees Ttr.PORT OP CHAIRMAN. During the rear just elapsed sfr.ce our last annual meeting tne wo.iu ha undergone a striking chinge. We met in this room on the evening of Oct. 23, 191S, and Just eighteen days later Nov 11, the armistice was sign a and active fightinsr between the Central Powers and the Allies ilea cross was tractea mmas. insfentlv relieved the Cefore that day the world had us I a-jm trying to noiu ro- of the workers of i-tsse-.

a w-r a- i REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF KNITTING It is a pleasure' to report that the knitters of Tompkins County have responded to every appeal during the current year. Chapter production has necessarily been varied, owing to tne cessation of the war and the subsequent conditions arising, but the workers in our Ithaca Chapter have repeatedly been commended by the Headquarters of the Atlantic Division for their continued Interest and enthusiasm. In November, 1918, the chapter was given a quota of 400 sweaters and 800 pairs of socks monthly for a period of three months. Before January 25th, 1919, the date set for its completion, however, the armistice was signed and as a result, the New York Red Cross Division officials issued a request that all distribution of yarn cease immediately, that an estimate of surplus yarn be made and reported, and that the chapter hold itself in readiness to meet the new problem of reconstruction. Nevertheless, from yarn already in distribution when the order was received, 4 helmets, 35 mufflers, 67 pairs of wristlets, 1092 soldiers' sweaters and 3740 pairs of socks were sent to New York, that is to say, 4938 garments "or 1338 garments in excess of thequota levied in" November, 1918.

In addition, one pair of stockings, three helmets, four mufflers, six pairs of socks and eight soldiers' sweaters, in all 22 knitted articles have been furnished for local cases of need during the year, while sixteen sweaters and 64 pairs of socks remain at chapter Headquarters to meet emergency calls. This makes a total of 5040 soldier garments knitted by the chapter workers -since October 1918 In February, 1919, an urgent appeal tension on the citizen, who gave vent of unrest, of discontent, of apparen. to his feelings in wild demonstrations tendency to resist established autfcor-Dt joy It brought however no immed-j ity. of an increased number of strike, lite change to the Red Cross worker! and generally of that which seems to The sick, the wounded, the homeless be a tendency the opposite of that nnri nssistanee. The crossed by the spirit of the Red ross.

character of the work merely changed; the process of demobilization pro! IS eeeded. New and often difficult proo lams were soon presented. The scenes of Red Cross activities, as it pertained to onr own men in service, gradual- It shifted from Europe to our own country, and for us to, our own conn Vni rail, wnicn wiu sm ty. While our boys were "Over closes on Nov. 11, armistice day There" the home service work was In compliance with the general sug-chiefly with their families.

The scope gestions of the Atlantic Division the 2500 12. 60 120 36 22l 20 200 3, Garments in the 18 layettes 545 Splits 120o Crib quilts Bed side tables II Refugee tables Total of articles Twelve (12) schools Joined' ths, Health Crusade and 250 Health Ping were given out. The most efficient work was fon in the East Hill School. If the Chap, ter can procure a Public Healti Nurse, splendid and much needed work can be accomplished in the Health Crusade work" in the rural schools. The financial statement of the Junior Red Cross is as follows: EXPENDITURES.

French Orphans 832.09 National Childrens Fund 155 Material for Jr. Red Cross work 434.75 Total i BALANCE ON HAND, October 22, Balance of City and County Schools enrollment Contributions Proceeds from Junk Sale 62U1 Respectfully submitted, LERA C. BOSTWK3L: REPORT OF HOME SERVICE 1 SECTION AMERICAN RED CROSS ITHACA CHAPTER Since my connection with the Hone Service Section dates only from February 15, 1919, and since I was "stranger" when "they took me in," 1 fear I can not do Justice to the work done during the first four or 'fire months of the fiscal year. However, with Professor, Burr as Chairnuui, anj Professor Burdick as Secretary, and Mrs. Hansson, a most efficient assistant, needless to say the work m.

well done. The monthly reporti at the section and those ot the execotiTe board forj October, November end December bear testimony to the scarify of these untiring workers. Two momentous events marked fi opening of the year: tne signing of the armistice and the outbreak of influenza. To the unthinking, the signta of the armistice meant release from most of the activities of Home Service. There would be no more aSoU ment and allowance worries, the boy would come home, take up their oil jobs or better ones, and all would be well.

Little did they dream of tta problems of ill health, unemployment, separated families, claims for refunds, bonuses, unpaid mileage, coinpensa. tion claims, vocational training; insurance conversion and reinstatement, and many others. So that viti the return of the boys, our work greatly increased. Whereas in February we were dealing with fifty three families, in June we bandied one hundred. One fact Is noticeable: fit boys returned and found employment, the financial aid given greatly diminished though the work with families Increased.

In June, though we handled one hundred families, we gave assistance financially to only two; for Home Service consists not so lnoca in financial assistance as in fitting the individual to his environment, con necting him up with its resources, and putting him in touch with the organizations that are at his service, if fi will only use them. The influenza outbreak was so severe that in one district, Enfield, the Red Cross was called upon (C6 depart from its rule of help to soldiers and sailors families only, and gave em gency relief there, providing a nurse and supplies.1 In this they were assisted by the Associated Charitiei and many generous friends wh loaned their automobiles and much time and willing help in otter ways. Later, permission was granted by Atlantic Division to extend the services of the section to after care of influenza patients, and help was given' to several other famflies to other districts. At Christmas time. Professor Bon resigned as Chairman of the section, and Professor Burdick as Secretary, to the exceeding regret of the Chapter.

Professor Burr's loyalty and devotion to the cause he served, hip sympathetic attitude towards the needs of his families, and his untirtaS energy won for him the admiration his co-workers ahd the love and wholesome respect of all with whom 08 came in contact. ProJessor Stone came his successor, with Mrs. Hansson as Secretary, aid under her efi-cient management, with Professor Burdick as adviser, all went well even with the increase of work. Mrs. Sanderson came to the assistance of Mr-Hansson in February and, when it became necessary that Mrs.

Hansson should be absent during the summer on account of her small child, Mr Sanderson became Secretary. Durine the summer, we had th services of two stenographers, Mis Mary E. Sheridan and Miss Hazel B- Shafer, both of whom proved tnem selves not only as stenographers hot as social workers. With their assistr ance, the secretary was enabled to a tend the fair at Trumansburg, wber a Home Service exhibit was put mainly through the efforts of Mr-Ross Kellogg, to whom obstacles no barrier. In the absence Secretary during two weeks in tember, these two young assistants filled her place acceptably, and helped with the exhibit at the Ithaca faff '(Continued on page-Seven.) Handkerchiefs Night dresses Dresses and pinafores Chemises and drawers Girls' petticoats Socks, prs.

Wristlets, pairs Bed pads Afghans Pillows Wash cloths Rugs lard Kent; Secretary, Miss Louella Northrop; Treasurer, Prof Harold Ross. Freeville Chairman, M. L. Stanton; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. George Brewer; Secretary, J.Irs.

Cora S. Breese; Treas- urer, George Brewer, Grot on Chairman, J. R. Conklin; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Marcia Bassette; Secretary, Mrs.

A. C. Johnston; Treas-j urcr, C. O. Rhodes.

Jacksonville Chairman, Frank Carman; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Ella Shannon; Secretary, Mrs. Wesley Right-niyer; Treasurer, Mrs. E. S.

Johnson. Ludlowville Chairman, M. L. Ford; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. W.

D. Haring; Secretary, Miss Minnie Myers; Treasurer, Miss Pearle Nivison. McLean Chairman. J. C.

Fitts; Vice-Ckairman, Mrs. H. R. Bliss; Sec retary, Mrs. J.

K. SelOYer; Treasurer, Mrs. Ida M. S. Trapp Newfield Chairman, W.

E. Tuck er; Vice-Chairman. Mrs. Ella Ander son; Secretary, Mrs. A.

R. Allen; I Treasurer, Miss Delia Cox. North Lansing Chairman, A. Lin- derberry; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Belle DeCamp; Secretary, Mrs.

F. A. Lin-derberry; Treasurer, Mrs. Edward Buck. Slaterville Chairman, George Bull; Vice-Chairman, Mrs.

O. D. Mulks; Secretary, Mrs. G. V.

H. Brinkerhoff; Treasurer, H. B. Andrews. Trumansburg Chairman, Dr.

Keith Sears; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Edna Godfrey; Secretary, Mrs. How ard Aiken; Treasurer, Guy M. Newell. West Grotcn Chairman, Elmer Conger; Vice-Chairman, Mrs.

Fred Townley; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. E. B. Cutter. AUXILIARIES AND OFFICERS Aurora St.

Methodist Chairman, Mi's. T. A. Mandeville; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. B.

C. Gifford. Baptist Chairman, Miss Helen El liott; Secretary, Mrs. W. J.

Cotton; Treasurer, Miss Henrietta Van Kirk. Campus Club Chairman, Mrs. J. G. Schurman; Secretary, Mrs.

E. G. Montgomery; Treasurer, Mrs. II. D.

Hes3. Coddington Road Chairman, Mrs. Ray VanDemark; Secretary, Mrs. M. D.

Shaw; Treasurer, Mrs. S. M. Updike. Colored Women Chairman, Mrs.

Talbert Valentine; Secretary, Miss Carrielee' Carter; Treasurer, Miss Irene Moore. Cornell Women Chairman, Miss Madeline Dewitt; Secretary, Miss Lois jDsborn. i Daughters of the American Revo lution Chairman, Mrs. J. R.

Bergen Secretary, Mrs. J. L. Baker; Treasurer, Mrs. L.

Walker. Elks Chairman. Mrs. James Causer; Secretary, Mrs. John Reamer; Treasurer, Mrs.

A. G. Holland. Hebrew Women Chairman, Mrs. J.

C. Fybush; Secretary, Mrs. L. Do brin; Treasurer, Mrs. B.

Mintz. Ellis Chairman, Mrs; F. R. Earl; Secretary, Mrs. Harry Griffin; Treas urer, Mrs.

Arthur Genung. Hawthorn Rebekah Lodge and Links Chairman, Mrs. Bert Mabee; Secretary, Mrs. Arthur Ross; Treas urer, Mrs. Lucy Brown.

Immaculate Conception Chairman, Mrs. James Lynch; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. M. J. Foran.

Inlet Valley Chairman, Mrs. E. M. Rnmsey; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. A.

J. Decker; Secretary, Mrs. G. O. Wil liams; Treasurer, Miss Winifred Allen.

Masonic Chairman, Mrs. John Burns; Secretary, Mrs. George Hook. Political Study Clubr-Chairman, Mrs. C.

B. Stanion; Secretary, Miss Barnard Treasurer, Mrs. Peter Camp bell. Presbyterian and Cayuga Heights Chairman, Miss Mary Reese; Vice Chairman, Mrs. J.

H. Morrow; Secre tary, Mrs. W. C. Crombie.

Snyder Hill Chairman, Miss Eva Hildebrant; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. May English; Secretary, Mrs. V. B. Blatch- ley; Treasurer, Mrs.

"Maude Hunger ford. Unitarian Chairman, Mrs. G. L. Brunne; Secretary-Theasurer, Mrs.

T. J. Barker. V.irna Chairman, Mrs. A.

J. Man ning; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss Cora Crutts. W. C. T.

U. Chairman, Mrs. J. W. Baker; Secretary, Mrs.

Mary S. Stobbs; Treasurer, Mrs. Charles Hag- adorn. West Danby Chairman, Mrs. C.

O. Durling; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Sidney Fisher; Secretary, Mrs. L. G.

Thatch er; Treasurer, Mrs. H. C. Thatcher. West Hill Mrs.

Esther Coghlan; Secretary, Mrs. S. Jeffry; Treasurer, Mrs. Elmer Allen. Woman's Club Chairman, Mrs.

Sidney Howell; Secretary, Mrs. E. A. Denton; Treasurer, Mrs. V.

Lowe. Woman's Relief Corps Chairman, Mrs. Mary Carter; Secretary, Mrs. N. Terwilliger; Treasurer, Mrs.

Nora Cummings. AUXILIARIES OF BRANCHES Caroline Chairman, Mrs. Sara Hig-gins; Secretary, Mrs. W. W.

Conrad; Treasurer, Mrs. Mame Rich. Caroline Center Chairman, Mrs. L. C.

Snow; Secretary, Mrs. R. C. Clark; Treasurer, Mrs. Dana Snow.

Lake Ridge Chairman, Casper Fenner; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. William Lane; Mrs. Melvin Bush. Lacsingville Chairman, Mrs. Ella Lobdell; Secretary, Mrs.

Jennie G. Bower; Treasurer, Mrs. Lillian Stout. Myers Chairman, Mrs. Ellen G.

Townsend; Secretary, Miss Lavina C. Hazen; Treasurer, Miss Et'i L. Wat rous. Peruville Chairman, Mrs. Mary Montford Mrs.

Amy Darling; Secretary, Mrs. Belle Doyle; Treasurer, Mrs. Alice McElfieny. South Danby Chairman, Mrs. Er nest B.

Hill; Secretary, Mrs. J. Bar-kcll; Treasurer, Mrs. Lewis S. Cum- mings.

Speedsville Chairman, Mrs. Pearl M. Legg; Secretary. Mrs. W.

L. Com stock; Treasurer, Mrs. B. H. Cole man.

lantic Division and the chapter policies. All correspondence of chapter, with the exception of the Home Service Section has been carried cn by volunteer assistance and hearty thanks is extended to the following members through vnose enorts a large amount of stenographic and rrtaoopMe work has been done: Mrs. Ma'her, Mrs. ChaB. Wal ker.

Miss Louise U. Williams, Mrs. F. II. Springer- Miss Sheila St.

John, Mrs. David Dean and Mr. Horace The coined cooperation before the public. A record that Tompkins County may well be proud of is shown in the number cf workers' certificates awarded during the past six months. certificate moans at least 800 hours work and more than twenty- five mean 600 or mere Already 532 women and four men have received certificates making a total of 30S.00O tours spent in Red Cross service by worKers rrom me Beginning ui iue -m mt.

I 11.. war to june, iuis ia uaiuianjr an approximate estimate as the larg est branch in the county has made no applications for these awards, and many other women have, done less than the reauired 800 hours. The services performed have often been done at great sacrifice especially that given by the women in the country communities. Members of the chapter may con gratulate themselves upon the splen did records of their achievements. Respectfully submitted, EUGENIA VAN CLEEF, Secretary.

AMERICAN RED CROSS. Ithaca Chapter MEMBERSHIP REPORT. October, 1919. Contributing members 23 Sustaining members .1 2 Life members 13 Patron members 1 3 2 3 as Ithaca 6097 Coddington Rd. 94.

Ellis 23 Inlet Valley 71 Kennedy's Cor. 18 Snyder Hill 58 S. Lansing 65 Varna 37 W. Danby 43 Brookton 178 Danby I. 194 S.

Danby 21 Dryden 3346 Enfield 141' E. Lansing 110 Forest Home 226 Freeville 182 Groton 1433 Jacksonville 249 Ludlowville 221 Myers 15 Lake Ridge 75 McLean 166 Newfield 292 N. Lansing 94 Slaterville 91 Caroline 44 Caroline Center 27 Speedsville 34 Trumansburg 404 Waterburg 54. W. Groton 12S 124 6315 94 23 71 19 58 65 37 43 178 195 21 355 141 110 231 1S5 1457 249 224 16 76 166 297 93 '93 44 29 34 415 55 131 5 3 19 3 1 1 5 1 11233 250 11522 OFFICERS.

BRANCHES, COMMIT TEES. AIDS, OFFICERS Chairman Prof. G. W. Cavanaugh Mrs.

E. L. Williams Secretary Miss Eugenia Van Cleef Treasurer C. E. Treman Ass't Treasurer Clinton Ass't Secretary Mrs.

T. P. Clancy EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Prof. G. JW.

Cavanaugh, Mrs. E. L. Williams, Miss Eugenia Van Cleef, C. E.

Treman, Prof. John L. Stone, Mrs. C. D.

Bostwick, E. C. Stewart, Miss Annie Bates, j. rybusn, L. C.

lie- ment, Mrs. M. J. Foran, Mrs. T.

A. Mandeville, Judge Daniel Crowley, Fred C. Thompson, L. P. Smith, Leon Rothschild, Peter McAllister, John Reamer, W.

II. Crowell, W. O. Kerr, L. J.

Conger Groton Mrs. Hermione Griswold Trumansb'g Mrs. G. T. Rockwell Dryden Mrs.

O. D. Mulks Slaterville Mrs. Paul Rockwell Brookton Mrs. Emma Chapman Freeville Elmer Conger West Groton J.

C. Fitts McLean Carl Halliday East Lansing Mrs. Edward Buck North Lansing James Bower Jacksonville Mrs. Fred T. Bailey Ludlowville J.

E. Black, v. Danby Mrs. W. E.

Tucker Newfield Mrs. Anna Jones Enfield Mrs. Willard Kent 1... Forest Home BRANCHES AND OFFICERS Brookton Chairman, Dr. B.

F. Lockwood; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Chas. Mulks; Secretary, Mrs. W.

T. Graham; Treasurer, Mrs. P. J. Caveney.

Danby Chairman, J. E. Black; Vice-Chairman, B. J. Jennings; Secretary, Mrs.

Corrall Mabie; Treasurer, Mrs. Floyd" Brown. Dryden Chairman, R. F. Chappius; Vice-Chairman, Mrs.

G. T. Rockwell; Secretary, Mrs. Mary Cv Brass; Treasurer, Miss Ida D. Hinrod.

East Lansing Chairman, Lawrence Holden; Vice Chairman, Mrs. C. E. Larson; Secretary. Mrs.

N. E. Keeney; Treasurer, Mrs. pparl Enfield Chairman, II. D.

Bailey; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Isabel Teeter; Secretary, Mrs. Lina Jones; Treasurer, Mrs. Lottie Christjohn. Home Chairman, R.

1 A of the) COMMITTEES Administrative Chairman, Prof. G. W. Cavanaugh; Mrs. E.

L. Williams, Secretary, Mrs. T. P. Clancy; Miss Eugenia Van, Cleef, J.

C. Fybush, Three members from Executive Committee monthly. Chapter Production-Supervisor of Hospital Garments and Supplies, Miss Annie Bates; Assistants for Inspection, Mrs. H. A.

Winton, Miss Elizabeth Collins, Miss Frances White, Mrs William Morrison, Miss Mildred Bur- i gess, Mrs. O. D. Mulks, Mrs. L.

P. Burnham, Mrs. Frank Cady. Supervisor of Knitting Mrs. H.

P. Weld; Mrs. Mabel Needham, Assistant. Assistants for Inspection Miss Elizabeth Eessac, Mrs. Phoebe Ells-biee.

Miss Ella Williams, Miss Sarah Bostwick, Mrs. Charles II. Blood, Mrs. A. C.

Gill, Mrs. J. F. Fitschen, Mrs Eugene Baker, Miss Harriet Sumner, Mrs, Lewis Perry. Supply Service Chairman, Miss Mary Wood; Buyer, Mrs.

II A. Win-ton; D. N. Johnson, Prof. E.

A. White, Mrs. J. W. Judd, Mrs.

Talbert Valentine, Edward Harding, E. Patterson. Finance Committee Chairman, E. C. Stewart; A.

L. Stone, B. F. John-sun. Nursing Activities Chairman, Mrs.

L. P. Sniith; 'Mrs. Herbert Elmer, Mrs. Ernest Blaker, Mrs.

Raymond Ware. Junior Activities Chairman, Mrs. C. D. Bostwick; Vice Chairman, Mrs.

E. G. Wyckoff; Secretary, Mrs. Elwyn Sloughter; Treasurer, Mrs. E.

L. Williams; Inspector, Mrs. Hugh Troy; Chairman Enrollment Schools, Miss Louella Willfams. Chairman Enrollment City Schools, Miss Alice Evans; Mrs. Edward Buck, North Lansing; J.

D. Bigelow Fred Beardsley, Jacksonville; F. D. Boyn ton, Miss Abbie Comstock. Home Service Section Chairman, Prof.

John L. Stone; Joseph Hickey, Prof. Chas. E. JJurdick, Prof.

Simon Gage, Dr. Helen Dudley Bull, A. W. Felnberg, Miss Lucy S. Bassett, Mrs.

Dwight" Sanderson, Miss Ada Powell, Mrs. K. T. Hansson; Brassards, Mrs. R.

B. Williams; Roll of Honor, Mrs. G. R. Chamberlain.

Conservation Committee Chairman, Prof. Charles E. Bennett; Vice-Chairman, Mrs. C. D.

Bostwick; Sam uel Delavan, E. H. Wool, C. V. Bush, Mrs.

E. G. Wyckoff. E. D.

Button. Publicity Committee Chairman, Ross W. Kellogg; John B. Grace, Mrs. E.

G. Montgomery. Headquarter's Housekeeper, Mrs. M. M.

Gutstadt. Supervisor of Sales, Mrs. Clarence TarbelL XlDS Bride's Club, ''Daughters of Veterans Tent 17, Daughters of Veterans Tent 20, General Glenny, G. A. Kennedy's Corners, Krazee Klub, Mother's Club Kline Road, South Lansing and Asbury, St.

John's, State Street Methodist. AIDS OF BRANCHES Groton 'Ciy, Pony'Hollow, Taughan-nock Falls, Trumbull Corners, West Dryden, Willow Creek. REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF GARMENTS. From October 1st, 1918, to October 1st, 1919, the Ithaca Chapter has been called upon by the Atlantic Division to fill four large Production Orders of Hospital and Refugee Garments and one linen shower, all of which have been completed and shipped. The- list of articles made is as follows: Hospital.

Pajamas mo Hospital Shirts 883 Convalescent Robes 9S Surgical Dressings 9273 Miscellaneous 360 Comfort Kits (with housewives only) 532 Comfort Kits (filled) 50 Linen Shower Sheets 630 Napkins Bath Towels 1020 Hand Towels .2000 Handkerchiefs 1562 Refugee Garments Infants Layettes 49 Men's 93 Boys' 131 Women's 700 Girls 23590 Two public workrooms equipped with motor machines Were maintained in the city, one at the Y. M. C. A. and the other at the Gas and Electric Auditorium.

The use of both rooms was generously given for Red Cross work. Many auxiliaries and aids met in their own rooms. Most of the garments were cut here with an electric cutter by a capable committee and these garments witk aJl otherv supplies were distributed to the branches, auxiliaries and aids by the Supply Committee. All articles were carefully inspected and packed at the Headquarters. According ot directions received from the Division office in New York the chapter was allowed to give soma surgical supplies and hospital garments on hantn not included' in thse quotas to the following local and county organizations: Social Service League, City The Heme.

Home Service Section of the Red Cross, Associated Charities. The County Home, County Hospital, and to the Visiting Nurse, Public Health Nurse and County Tuberculosis Nurse. The united and faithful effort of the women of Ithaca nd Tork'n Couti-tv made rvwiblo the suces of th chTjje" nrr.irt'nn vo3ji Respectful' ANNIE M. BATES. Supervisor.

I selfish service to those in need. When our noted guest Cardinal Mer- 5 Jm thifcountry and was speaking of the work of the Red Cross a national inspiration he said should be captured and held lor in. benefit of society." Can we of Tomp- kins 'County render better service tnaa 1.. nrter be taken upi 11 i rortnnt. I rerer to me It may not be out of place to point out here that we have not heard of any active Red Cross worker" who is prom-: amnno- the Bolsheviki.

May it not be an expression of our loyalty toj our community and to our country IV. A wear the Red Cross button of the thira Ithaca chanter plans to further the general health program. To this end it has decided to have a public health nurse for public health work in the county outside cf the City of Ithaca. The need3 of the city are being cared for by other agencies, and it is not the intention of the Red Cross to supplant any welfare organization, but only to supplement their work where necessary. The chapter further plans to conduct classes in first aid, and classes in nursing.

The need of this kind of training was acutely shown during the influenza epidemic, when many women who had received this training rendered Nmoft Talued service. From that experienc it seems there would be no question about the desirability of holding such classes generally throughout the city and county. The- production of garments is to be continued in a limited way, for shipment abroad and for any emergency at home. It Is also planned to extend the home service wcrk to civilian families in the county outside the city. This is to be done through the-cope-ration and at the request of the various branches.

On armistice day there will be a military Ball at the New rmory under the auspices of the American Legion. The ladies of the Red Cross will have charge of the refreshments, furnishing them at cost. During the past summer a six weeks course in Home Service Training was held in the Summer session of the College of Agriculture, under the general supervision of Prof. Sanderson and Ip cooperation with the Ithaca Chapter, It Is planned now to have a years course, the first being held In. New York City and the second at Ithaca in the College of Agriculture.

As during last summer the Ithaca chapter will cooperate in the work. The people who take this course will be rendering some assistance to our Home Service CoumtfU.ee whOe they are using the facilities of our Chapter and our county for their training. I bespeak for them the genreous cooperation of all members of Red Cross in the county. Oct. 22, 1919.

Respectfully submitted. GEO. WT. CAVANATJGH, Chairman. SECRETARY'S REPORT Last December, Just before the second Roll Call of the Ithaca Chapter of the American Red Cross, was made, the records showed a membership of approximately 9,500 members.

It was feared by many that, the armistice having been signed, there would be a signal reduction in the number of those willing to renew their memberships. Owing to the efforts of the committee, ably headed by Mr. L. P. Smith, to the splendid service rendered by the Board of Commerce and its secretary, Mr.

Ross W. Kellogg, and finally to the spirit of the people of Tompkins County themselves, that total was not only attained, but now at this time the chapter has reached the total of 11,522 adult members or one out of every three of the population. Of this number 6,315 reside in the city and 5.207 in the county outside of the city. The arduous tasks of typing and arranging the membership cards has been in the efficient charge of Mrs. T.

P. Clancy, the as sistant secretary, and 1 cannot speak too highly of the services she has rendered the chapter during the past two years. Many volunteered their help in making these cards and special thanks are due to Mrs. T. J.

Barker, the Tuberculosis Association which donated the services of several of its workers for this purpose, and Junior Red Cross members In the High School. Four additional auxiliaries were organized In the city during the year, bringing the number up to eighteen, besides six. outside of the city. The branches number sixteen and five of these have organized their territory with auxiliaries of their own to the number of nine. In spite of the ending of the war each one of these branches and auxiliaries has continu ed its work with the exception of one auxiliary in the city.

In addition to the above, nine unorganized units or aids have also rendered effective ser-Tice. The 1-i monthly and tha Administra tive Committee, a of the Committee has met fre quently whenever necessary. The of Btttanlght-c. become familiar The rational organization I of the work gradually widened as the boys came home. It included among it3 activities assistance In such mat ters as compensations, war risk insurance, tracing liberty bonds and many other matters incident to the soldiers readjustment to civilian life.

Until Jan. 1, 1919. the Ithaca Chapter continued to have the benefit of the experience and advice of Prof. G. I Burr, who had rendered most valuable service during the period of actual hostilities.

He was succeeded by Prof. J. L. Stone who continued chairman of the Home Service section till July 1. 1919.

when other duties compelled him to resign. During those six months Prof. Stone's work wen for hint the high, respect of his fellow workers and the sincere gratitude of many service men and their families who came to know in a way what Red Cross Home Service means. Since July 1. 1919, "the Home Service work, which, had by this time come to be the major Red Cross activitjjias been under the direction Mrs.

Dwight Sanderson- In fact it has been cLiefly due to the constant, persistent and inspiring devotion of this lady to the Home Service work thatthfo wcrk of the Ithaca Chapter has reached Its high state of efficiency. Judge Crowley has recently been elected to the chairmanship of Oris committee. If I were to name all who had contributed to the success of gay-work of the Ithaca Chapter, I would" be-obllg- ed to read the list of 11,552 members who live in Tompkins Co. Not all have been so situated that they could do all they might wish to do. Yet every one did something.

Without the single membership the knitting of even one pair of the writing of a letter, or the visit to a Foldiers family, the combined result which is the aggregate of all these could never have been reached. The officers and the executive committee extend to all members their thanks and appreciation of all assistance given. Fortunately there, were those who had not only the time but also the disposition to devote themselves to the work of the Red Cross, and to be able to render a larger measure of service. Among those were Mrs. Hanson who did most efficient work in the Home Service committee.

II. A. Win-ton whose, skill and care in buying contributed to, real efficiency. Miss Tlary Wood who had charge of the distribution ofNmaterial to the groups, Mrs. E.

S. Stoddard, chairman of the cutting committee. Mrs. Roger B. Williams in charge of the committee on Brassards arid Memorial Ce rtificates, these were presented to the families of forty-four of our men who died in the service.

Mrs. G. R. Chamberlain who has kept a roll of honor of the men in service, and Mrs. E.

C. Stewar who last fall made a complete survey of the nurses available in Tompkins Co. A list of all nurses has been kept at Red Cross headquarters and has been frequently consulted during the year. During the past year the Chapter received a call for used clothing for refugees in Belgium. At the request of your chairman Mr.

Clarence Wyck-ff took charge of collecting the clothing. Over 16.000 pounds of clothing were collected and shipped. In lacking this clothing and other supplies at headquarters the chapter wishes to thank Mr. Daniel N. John-con for his kind assistance.

The T. JI. and the Gas and Electric company have given generoo3- ly of space in their buildings for ious kinds of work. I would make speo- ial mention of the continued generosity cf the Misses Williams of Hector St. who have given and are stfll giving the use of the house at 201 "West Clinton Ft.

for Red Cross Headquarters. This generosity has been a source of Inspir-' ation to all who work there. One source of gratification to the officers and executive committee has been the relation of the War Chest to the Red Cross. It has been a most satisfactory means of solving the fra-snciai problems and has relieved the chapter from conducting a campaign for funds. I can not close this part of my re-rort without expressing on behalf of the officers, members of the executive committee, and an workers in the chapter our appreciation of the edc-pnt and tireless service given by our i eecrtary.

Miss Van Cteet. LToVm tear raore in detail from iT Seers and chalrmo. committees of the several Tdnds of came from New York to resume knit ting in the form of children's sweat ers and stockings, then so sorely needed for the refugees. Too much praise can not be given to the women of our organization for their great loyalty and perseverance at this criti cal time when the enthusiasm of many chapters very naturally waned. Almost, without exception, every branch, auxiliary and aid responded with a self imposed quota, making It possible for the chapter to' promise and send to New.

York by April first, 225 childrens' sweaters and 600 pairs of stockings to be used for immediate relief. This exhausted our supply of yarn, but subsequently, the Atlantic division furnished 951 3-4 pounds, free of charge, for a spring and summer quota to be completed by September 15th. Under the excellent leadership of Mrs. Mabel Needham as acting supervisor, and of Miss Elizabeth Bes-sac, head inspector, with the faithful committee of inspectors and repairers, knitting has continued steadily throughout the summer and the promised quota is nearly completed. Two large shawls made from small balls, five mufflers, 730 sweaters and 2162 pairs of stockings have been shipped from Tompkins county for overseas relief since March, 1919.

This total of 2899 refugee garments, aided to the 5040 soldier garments previously noted, makes 7939 articles knitted by this chapter during the year begin ning October, 1918, and ending Oc tober, 1919. With the Tompkins county war work in retrospection and a Red Cross Peace Program in anticipation, it is gratifying to report finally, that the Ithaca Chapter of the Ameri can Red Cross produced 18,099 gar- ents last year, which with the 7939 garments produced this year makes a grand total of 26,038 garments knit- ed for war and relief purposes by the women of our chapter since October, 1917. Respectfully submitted, MARTHA C. R. WELD, Supervisor.

JUNIOR RED CROSS. 1918-1919. There are 99 schools enrolled in the Junior Red Cross, with a total membership of 5360. The schools in the town of Ulysses are 100 per -cent enrolled, as are also the schools of the city of Ithaca including the parochial and the Campus private school. "The schools contributed $150.00 to the National Fund at Washington for a hospital for the children of Palestine.

The following schools adopted French War Orphans The schools of Ithaca 8 The Parochial school 1 The Campus school 2 The Trumansburg High 2 Groton High 2 Freeville High 1 Dryden High and school of Dryden township Newfield High 1 Ludlowville High and Schools of Lansing 1 Slaterville High, West Groton, Danby No. 8, Caroline Center 1 Morris Chapel i 1 Brookton High 1 Inlet Valley, Forest Home, Campus School 1 Total .......23 Adopted by the schools and costing $832.00 Other societies, Sunday' Schools and individuals adopted .10 Complete total .33 adopted through the Junior Red Cross. The money was sent through the American Ouvroir Fund, recommend ed by the Atlantic division of the American Red Cross. Photographs and statements of the conditions of all the children have been received, together with a great many letters from the children themselves. 'i'ha members of the Junior Red Cross made during their schools-ear: Scrap books 1400 Property bags 600 orkbTe nem meetings so that iihi mmmim.