Arizona republican., 1913-05-04
YEAR CLOSES
 SUCCESSFULLY
Annual Meeting of Mari copa County Teachers Association Attended by More Than One Hundred and Fifty Teachers


 Mofe than one hundred and fifty teachers, members of the Maricona county Teachers association as sembled at the Knights of Pvthtas iitii on Saturday at noon to enjoy the annual banquet and celebrate 'he closing of the most successful year work in the history of the oi sdhizatlon. Presiding at a long oehtrdi table was President Payne oI Tempe, and facing him sat Prof J. U. Loper superintendent of the fHoehlX public schools. Among the guests Of the association were c i U. Case. state superintendent of schools; Dr. A II Wilde president Of the university; Dr. A. I Matthews president of the Tempe normal w. Curtls Miller of Yavapai. and o l Munson, from -Gila county memhers 1 Of the state board of education. The l trustees of the Phoenix schools and their wives also occupied seats of 1 honor
 The long room, with it's beauti- 1 luliY decorated tables, presented a most attractive appearance. to the 1 numerous guests. Roses in Drofu slon ornamented the tables. blossoms belng massed down the center and 1 lad at each plate The light sum- 1 mer dresses and hats of the ladies. added to the festivity of the scene. A bounteOus turkey dinner was served by the ladies of the First l christian church, and the educators dld 1ull justice to the generous menu. | proving ! without doubt that a | healthy appetite and a taste for the good things of life is no slight ad- Junct to proper mental equipment. During the dinner. Rev. E. \. Phil ilps' pastor Of the Christian church. delighted the guests with some splendid selections on the piano. add ing greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. Following is the menu:
 Roast Turkey Dressing
 Mashed Potatoes Gravy
 Cranberries Salad
 Olives
 Ice Cream Assorted Cake Mint Waters
 Coffee
 served by ladies of Christian church
 At the close of the substantial part of the banquet. President Payne called attention to the fact that there was little necessary business to transact, as it was the last meeting of the year, and officers were to be elected. The following officers were then nominated, and unanimously elected: President, Professor c. w Randall, assistant superintendent of the Phoenix public schools; vice president. Professor A. M. Davis of Mesa; secretary treasurer. Miss Mar garet K. Williams principal of the Grant school of Phoenix.
 Then followed the feast of reason and flow of soul, ensured by the ex. cellent program prepared by the com mlttee in charge President Payne Tn the opening speech reviewed tho work o1 the year. declared that the retrospect was most encouraging and afforded a most hopeful pros pect for future achievement Ht called attention to the fact that thi. year was the first in the associa uon's history, when the meeting. were held without refreshments be ing served at each meeting. Som, misanthropic souls had prOphesiet : that such a procedure would end il l 'N'r 'iA tIlI IpiIti di ever gathering had been well attended and full of interest while this clos. ing banquet was the more success ful because of it's novelty.
 The tOasts that followed were fol the most part in light vein. pr. God frey told of the vicissitudes of the school doctors life in a most anus ing style, and received laughter anC applause for his witty thrusts Pro fessorS Case, Matthews and Iopel lndulged in an exchange of compli- ments that was much appreciated bs the audience Miss Williams render. ed a very pleasing vocal solo in ex. cellent voice. MT Judson, inten tionally wandering far from his sub ject. told anecdotes of his boyhooe days.
 Dr. DamerOn explaining "Why 1 Enjoy Meeting With Teachers" com plimented the personnel of the Ari- zona teaching force, declaring tha1 they compared favorab bly, with that O any state, and dropping into seriou, vein, spoke in a most serious man. ner of the responsibilities of tn, teaching profession. and the appre citation that should be accorded it members by all those who are inter l ested in the upbringing of children