Arizona republican., 1903-02-20

the student body, and the speeches were greatly enjoyed by their hearers. Those who spoke were Hon. II. F. Ash hurst and Hon. J. H. Page of Coconlno county: Hon. T. T. Powers and Hon. J. w Woolf of Maricopa county. ana Hon. W. r Webb of Graham county
 Colonel McClintock, who accompanied the party. also spoke briefly, address ing himself for the most part to the legislators. calling particular attention to the needs of the school. Col. Me CUrtock is one of the first graduates of the normal.
 After the addresses were closed the school was dismissed in order that the students from the different counties might have the opportunity of meeting their representatives. After this ln- formal inspection the visitors inspected the main building, visiting the labor atory. class rooms and library They then visited tI:e training school, reach ing there in time for the closing exer- discs of the day. After this the dormi- tory was visited. and the basket b2u and tennis courts.
 The normal cadets gave an e2thibi- tion drill, and the visitors were esl- ables to see the physical culture work of both the young men and the young women. An exciting game of basket ball was played on the court.
 Tine majority of the visitors returned to Phoenix on the special train. put about fifteen remained tC dinner at the dormitory.
 The visit was distinctly pleasant one for the students. and the gentle men of the legislature said many agree able things regarding the school. and expressed themselves as pleased with what they saw.
 On the occasion Of the visit Of Gov ernor and Ms. Brodie to the normal some time since. a number of photo graphs were taken of the guests and the student body. The students, wish ing that our visitors should have T slight remembrance of what vas to us a most delightful day. had one of the pictures framed. and recently com mittee consisting of Miss Reed, Miss Wallace and AIr. CurnoW presented this to them. The committee waa charmingly received by Governor and Mrs. Brodie. and most grateful letters have been received from them both, thanking the students for the pnoto- graph and the thought that prompted it's presentation.
 Arbor day was observed at the nor nal by special programmes in the diff ferent societies. The most interesting features of the day were the reading or the governors message, and the tree planting on the campus.
 Lincoln's bil thday was also observed by special programmes in the literary societies.
 The normal faculty has decided that each morning member of the faculty shall briefly address the student body. This arrangement has succeeded in producing several very interesting as well as instructive talks.
 Since Christmas the Athenian De batting club has been leOrganized un- der a new constitution and bylaws, and several new members have been added to the club. Debates are held every Thursday evening in the library. anI the club intends to give a public deba tt- in the near future. The following off cers were elected at the beginning oI the present quarter: Charles AlaXan- Ger. president: H. NJ Laney. vice presi- dent; r. L. HouGh. recorder; F. C. Ccrbell. treasurer: E. R. Wilbur, mar shal: C. M- Paddock. guard.
 At a meeting Tuesday evening the basket ball girls reorEanized their club. eiecting Miss Katie Young president: Miss Maude Collins. secretary, ana Miss Adelaide Kindred. treasurer Pre- lessor Irish has taken the management of the team. and under his direction some excellent work has been accom- plished.