Arizona republican., 1907-11-04

en on the achievements of Giotto. Mrs. Wooster reading one on his work in Padua Miss Lila Hawkins contribut ed "The Frescoes of St. Francis and Mrs Paul Burks' instructive paper was entitled "Campanelle at Florence"
 The next meeting of the club will be under the auspices of the music sec ton.
 The Ocotillo Club of Yuma held it's fifth regular meeting Saturday after noon from to ,, at the home of Miss A. Grace Smith. teacher in the high school department of the Yuma public schools.
 A very interesting session was en- joyed by the members, who have al- ready returned from their summer va cation, several being still away.
 The first thing of interest on the pro- gram after the regular routine business was the critics report by Mrs. From as Jay Pugh. This was a really val uable paper, treating of words, their derivations, changes in meaning, etc. perhaps suggested by the changes in meaning, since the time of writing. of many words in the Shakespear lesson for the day. part of scene ?, of the first act of Julius Caesar
 After a short parliamentary drill the regular program of the afternoon be- gan with the roll call which was re- sponded to by industrial inventions. This proved very interesting. as sev- eral members of the club gave a brief review of the great changes that had taken place within their memory. in industrial occupations, caused by labor saving inventions.
 This was followed by a discussion of the article. Who is the American?'' from the Chautauquan Magazine, led by Mrs Redwood.
 The chapter on Industry" from Races and Immigrants in America" :" was next taken up, with Miss Post as leader.
 Mrs Pugh. the director of the Shakespeare studies, conducted the lesson from the tragedy of Julius Caesar" This proved so interesting that the hour for adjournment came all too soon.
 Delicate refreshments were served after the literary feast was over. The Ocotillo Club has the member ship limited to twenty women. It meets every Saturday from to , D. m., from the last week of September to the third week of May. inclusive, at the homes of the members.
 Its ayowed object is mutual help in the pursuit of high ideals in the study of literature, art. science and the vital interests of the day Provision is made in the constitution for enlarging the scope of the work whenever desired. adding a new de- partment by electing a chairman of a standing committee for any special work along lines in harmony with the club ideals and purposes. and letting her select two or more helpers, as she may desire.
 The line of study for the present year is the Chautauqua course for 1907- 1908, with the addition of a parliament ary drill. and a lesson from Shake speare at every meeting. The officers of the club for the present year are as follows: President. Miss Mary Eliz- abeth Post: president. Mrs. Chas. D. Baker; secretary. Miss R. May Me Conkey: treasurer. Mrs. John l.. Rim paw: critic and parliamentarian. Mrs. Thomas J. Pugh..
 The Tucson Woman's Club was de- lightfully entertained a few days ago at the home of Mrs. c. x. Guild.
 The last club to attain membership in the Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs is the woman's Club or Will jams, Of which Mrs. K. ". Williams is president.
 The Harmony Club after an inter- esting session last Wednesday ad- journed until the 20th of the present month.