Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-11-05

ent. The features of the occasion
were the presidents address and the
outlining of plans of work by the
heads of the various departments.
The presidents address laid much
stress upon the fact that the club
was at last in a domicile of its OWL
after years of effort, and praised
highly the work of the board OF
trustees. the architect and all who
had contributed to the successful
denouement. At her suggestion the
ladies of the audience bowed their
heads in a silent prayer of gratitude
to the Giver of all good gifts.
One knew from listening to the
remarks of the speakers who ad-
dressed the club, that if their plans
land ambitions for it are realized,
this institution will be not only one
of the centers of intellectual pro-
gress for the women OF Phoenix but
will continue to be a power, as it
has ever been, for civic improvement.
Mrs. Fowler dwelt particularly upon
the idea of making the influence of
| the club one of gracious, womanly
| endeavor toward the betterment Of
| conditions in the city of Phoenix.
Mrs. Emory Rays made a strong
plea on behalf of her department
| the Civics- Educational-askin the
| corporation of all club members
in the labor of that department. No
definite plans have yet been inaug-
urated for this work but any one
who is acquainted with the energetic
lady who is guiding the destines of
| this part of the club work. has no
| fear but that it will be both active
| nd aggressive.
Miss Sharlot Hall is the chairman
! of the History department, but ow-
| ing to her recent return from an ex-
tensive tour of the Arizona Strip
| In the northwestern part of the ter
| ritory, her plans for the winters
| work have not yet been fully ma
tured. The history of Arizona will
however be followed from its roots
in foreign soil and under the guild
ance of this talented lady its growth
! viii be traced to its present day pro-
portions. An ancient tree with a
history of romance and wondrous
growth not excelled anywhere in the
broad domain of Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Lovett who has charge OF the
Household Economics. said there
would be some interesting develop
ments in her department and prom
ised results later. AS the nOurish-
ment of mankind depends very large
ly upon the knowledge and skill of
the women of the world, the work
n sl.ara1 r-fr,
the far-reaching results it has upon
the kind of citizens it helps to
build and maintain.
The finances of the club were ably
discussed by Mrs Dwight B. Heard
who read the report of Mrs. Walter
Talbot, treasurer of the board of
trustees. Mrs. Talbot not being pres
ent when the meeting opened. The
finances OF the club are in excellent
shape. The Indebtedness Of $500 on
the building and furnishings will no
doubt be paid off by the proceeds
accruing from the bazaar to be held
the latter part of the month There
is bonded indebtedness of s3O25 to
be paid, and ten years to pay it in,
so that it causes no especial worry
Mrs. Arthur Gibbons Hulett, chair
man Of the music committee gave n
brief outline of the work in her de-
partment for the coming year.
Among other things, Mrs. Hulett
said: We are ready to entertain the
club whenever we are needed, a
number of miscellaneous programs
will be rendered and later a Jap
anese operetta will be given under
the leadership of Mrs. j. Elliott
Walker"
A rising vote of thanks was ten
dered Mrs. Dunbar of the Dun
bar Rose Gardens, Mr.. Chas Kor-
rick of the New York store and
Mr. G. Neuman a florist of this city.
for the beautiful flowers which were
sent by them to grace the opening
of the club. The gifts were appre-
ciated not only for the beauty OF
the blossoms but for the thoughtful
ness of the donors
Ii was an afternoon of mutual
fluctuations and one could not help
hut feel how greatly Phoenix is to
be congratulated on the women al
the head of the Womans Club and
the various other clubs of ladies in
the city. 1t is so often unfortu-
nately true that the women who
have the energy and inititive to ex-
ecute affairs of moment, are lacking
in womanly gentleness and diplo-
macy, thus making their efforts
futile or marred in achievement. The
ladies in question not only have
energy and push but are charming
women of mature intelligence, tact
ard womanly delicacy and dignity.
Miss Jenness Braden of Chicago is
in the city, coming to work with the
joint county teachers institute to be
held here next week, in connection
with Mr. III. r. Pattengill who was
here last year. Miss Brden came
early that she might have a little
time to visit the Phoenix schools on
Friday. She was greatly pleased
with what she saw except as to the
crowded condition of the primary
rooms, for she got no farther than
the Central school building Her
verdict on that was in harmony with
that of the home people. that it is
not a modern building and that there
is lacking much that is to be de-