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their Appreciation for the cooperation of the club women in getting signatures.

Reports were made by the following chairmen: Miss. Gregg, for Motion Picture Committee, that they have met and organized; Mrs. Bostain, welfare work, showing that much has been accomplished. The committee has collected and distributed 5957 garments. Also working on milk fund.

Mrs. Rivers reported that a tea in honor of Miss Charl Williams and the teachers of all schools will be given in the club house on Thursday, October 20, from 4:30 to 6:00 o'clock, Parent Teacher association and the schools cooperating.

The program was in charge of the welfare committee, Mrs. Bostain charmain, who introduced Mr. J.C. Huskisson and Mr. Jack Simmons. Mr. Hiskisson gave an interesting resume of the work undertaken by Reconstruction Finance Corporation carried on by the government. Mr. Simmons spoke of the country relief work showing how it is being carried out and how the unemployed are being helped. A rising vote of appreciation was given Mr. Huskisson and Mr. Simmons.

Miss Alice Collins presented three delightful readings.

Following Miss Collins, Miss Mary Reeder, harpist, and Miss Lorelie Fait, violinist, rendered beautifully two selections, Mendelsohn's "on Wings of Song," and Masenet's "Meditation."

Business being resumed, Mrs. Moor moved that the recommendation of the Board that the initiation fee be abolished be voted on. Carried.

In the absence of Mrs. Harry Lee Baker, chairman of the Conservation Committee, Mrs. Ponton reported that Mrs. Baker had received a bronze plaque by the American Forestry

Association for the most outstanding work in conservation. Mrs. Gage reported that the bridge tournament would begin October 24. At the close of the meeting the executive committee entertained the members with tea during the social hour.

Respt. submitted, Alice Roberts, sec

Board Meeting, Nov. 9, 1932

The regular Board Meeting of The Woman's Club was held on Nov. 9 at the home of Mrs. Rivers who presided.

The president presented a request from Mr. Pike of the Christian Church for the use of the club house for their services. Mrs. Bostain moved Mrs. Duval seconded, that the Christian Church congregation be allowed to use the club house for services if satisfactory arrangements could be made. Carried.

Miss Gregg moved Mrs. Moor seconded that our club make a recommendation to the State Legislative committee of the Woman's Club that they look into the State laws governing the "Fee System" with a view

In introducing a bill at the next Legislature regulating the same. President assured that we would have a float in the Armistice Day Parade. Moved by Miss Gregg, seconded by Mrs. Norwood that the Cer. Sec be asked to answer that the letter of appeal from the Hospital for Crippled Children in St. Petersburg to the effect that it will be impossible to help them at the present time.

There being no further business and the meeting adjourned.

Rept. submitted Ruth M. Gramling, Sec Pro Tem

Woman's Club Meeting Nov. 10 - 32.

The Woman's Club met in regular session on the tenth of Nov. in the club house with the president, Mrs. E. G. Rivers, presiding. The meeting opened with the singing of Suwannee River, followed by the salute to the flagg, and the reading of the club creed in unison. The minutes of the Oct. meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Gramling as follows:

House fund - $106.10 Checking fund 69.73 Beautification - 75.88 Conservation 52.40 Welfare 00.00 Accepted.

Mrs. Gramiling moved, Mrs. Roberts seconded that the club pay the $9.00 past due the Apthorp dairy. Carried. The following letters were read by Mrs. Gramiling: From The Children's Home in Jacksonville asking for a Thanksgiving offering; Notes of appreciation from Mrs. Kelly Harbeson and family; and Mrs. Myzell and family. On motion by Mrs. Gramiling, the club voted to send $10.00 to the Children's Home. The following recommendation from the Board was read: The Board of Directors of the Tallahassee Women's Club in session Nov. 9, 1932, made the following recommendation: That the Tallahassee Woman's Club request the legislative committee of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs to investigate the evils of the fee system in our State and to take measures to introduce a bill in the 1933 Legislature for remedying of the same. Adopted.

The program for the afternoon was in charge of the Educational Com. Miss Gregg chairman. Miss Gregg introduced Mr. James Rickards. Sec. of the Florida Educational Association, who spoke very interestingly on the subject "Florida's Problem in Education Today and the next several years." Mr. Rickards stated that Florida is 39th in the list of States in Education. He showed that the teachers are carrying a heavier load than those in other occupations and receive less money. He stated that one of the greatest needs in education is the opportunity for parents and the tax payers to study their selves, their teachers, their needs, and thus be able to co-oprate in a more intelligent way. Leon Jr High School Girls' glee club presented the delightful numbers: "Lullaby" and "Little Black Sambo." The Club is under the direction of Miss Allie Been Whittle.

Miss Gregg next presented Mr. Frank Hartsfield, County Superintendent who spoke of "Leon County's Problem in Education Today and the Next Several Years." Among the problems stated by Mr. Hartsfield were: