The Arizona sentinel., 1909-01-21


 made striking figure against tn, simple background of Ocotillo. H. talked forcefully, pathetically ye humorously on the "Personality of tn, Teacher" He himself has been
 teacher in the broadest sense of tn,
 word, and knew how to touch and holt
 the intimate interest of the whole house. A large assembly was presen to enjoy his elcquence, and at the close
 an informal reception took place at
 there were so many desirous of tn, privilege of shaking hands with tht
 great and kindly man.
 SOCIAL FEATURES The scci Il features of the week were varied and brilliant. Large reception! !, were given by the clubs of the city tha
 the visitors might personally know each other and see something of the inside life of the Yuma people. Mrs Clymer's beautiful home was throwr open in charming hospitality Thursday evening. The Gandolfo Hotel present -d brilliant scene for the general public to welcome the city's guests, the opening night of the convention. Small dinners were giuen in honor of Mrs Cowles and Bishop Conaty.
 Laguna Dam was visited by the club women and many of the town people took advantage of the event to See the wonderful irrigation project now near ing completion. ProJect Engineer Sel- lew had made arrangements for the pleasure and comfort of the party and accompanied them on the trip. At T.aguna a special train had been fitted up to carry them over the entire plant that they might fully enjoy every point of vantage. The California side and the Arizona portions of the great en- terprise were covered thoroughly, and the views from the coffer dam mid stream were especially provocative of delighted acclaim.
 An elaborate luncheon of ffty-six covers closed the convention. The table was laid in the dining room of the Southern Pacific Hotel and glistened with crystal and flowers. Between clusters of carnations were strewn rib bons of candy and the effect was delic- ious as we'll as beautiful. After sumptuous menu, merry and gracious toasts were made of future hopes and past delights.
 Mrs Pugh was charming toast mistress and the ladies responded with pertinent and witty speeches. Gm'd stories were well told, especially by Mrs. Crandall and Mrs Dunbar. Mrs. rEmpey toasted "Men of Yuma, Friends of Ours" in d clever verse that fell aptly from her lips.
 Mrs. Hackett made beautiful reply to the toast "The Spirit of the Hour Our Guests" All the ladies rose for a hearty toast to the president of the Ari- zona Federation, Mrs. Th"s. j. Pugh Enough good words were heard to find in which the visiting ladies could ex- press their appreciation of Yuma's hos pitality.
 Mrs. Dunbar, recent acquisition to Yuma club life, opened discussion on "The Message of Art Applied to Life." She spoke eloquently of the refining influence of art. and the harmonious standard it created in he home.
 "Educating Public sentiment Through the Medium of the Press" was another topic introduced for dis cussion by Yuma woman, Mrs. L. G. Price Mrs. Price said:
 This tremendous power, actively looSened in the world, must be direct ed, or like any tremendous force that is uncontrolled, will prove destructive power. As rule the press answers to the demands of its advertisers and readers. You get what you pay for in most instances. If you demand that the sensational be suppressed, the evil be aired only to be eradicated, that a high and progressive standard shall be maintained, you will get it. To be effective. the press can take but one step in advance of the general mind. Knowing the power it wields the vital questions for discussion, it seems to me, to be first, along what line does public sentiment need education at present; seceud, what organized steps can club women take to accomplish this purpose? ask for the opinions of this intelligent assembly,"
 Music was a notable addition to the l convention and was furnished entirely | by local talent. Miss Carruthers sang with much sweetness and delicacy a | charming selection, ''Roses in Spring." Mrs. Thing was in splendid voice for her songs and Mrs. Compton was en- cored insistent!y. Miss Nugent gave several brilliant piano solos, while Mrs. Wadin was an accompanist of great sympathy and ability.
 It was not courtesy extended by one person, nor by one committee, nor by one organization, it was the OutpOuring of the goodwill of a community directed through the able agency of it's first citizens.
 Yuma women whose faces were seen