This Day in History: 1922-07-28

A chapter of the Delphian Society was organized at a meeting in the Library. Fifteen Charter members were present: Mrs. Franklin F. Russell, Mrs. R. A. Smith, Mrs. Harry Mabie, Mrs. Breen, Mrs. Elmer J. Snow, Mrs. Thomas d’Arcy, Mrs. Sherman D. Powell, Mrs. Joanna North, Mrs. Norman H. Sherow, Mrs. Harold W. Mowrey, Mrs. A. S. Wattson, Mrs. A. C. Knowlton, Mrs. D. M. Hill, Mrs. Scott Widdecombe, and Mrs. J. M. Waite. Miss Edith M. Brooks, who with Mrs. Helen R. Small has been enrolling members in the local Chapter ran the meeting. A Constitution and By-Laws were adopted. Mrs. Powell was elected President, Mrs. Russell, Vice President, Mrs. Sherow Secretary and Treasurer. The advisory Board consisted of Mrs. William Kehr, Mrs. Elliot Reid, and Mrs. Harold Mowrey. The Charter will be left open for 30 days to allow others to join. A list of further Charter Members up to press time is added. (Bristow)