Arizona republican., 1914-08-09

in Arizona. l am sure it would be greatly beneficial if the members could get together, if only once a year d meeting could be held at such places as Bisbee, Globe, Clifton, the Grand Canyon or the Capital City. It would undoubtedly do good and be beneficial in many ways. I for one would be pleased to hear from members with any suggestion that would help in bringing this about.
 For the institute is a recognized power and important factor in all branches pertaining to mining and metallurgy and if only a limited num- Der of members could be induced to meet once a year in this state bene- fit would result. No doubt all mem bers have received a copy of the circular as follows:
 Getting Acquainted
 The importance to each member of broadening his acquaintanceship and developing personal relationships with fellow members needs no argument, but aside from the annual meetings, and the efforts of local sections, the opportunities for doing this have heretofore been left to chance To meet this need it is now proposed to establish the custom of an institute annual dinner for purely social pur- poses, to be given at the most suit able local center by those members who are within convenient reach of that center.
 The plan involves no permanent organization and is so elastic as to fit any conditions from those of the ci- ties to those of the frontier. It mere ly requires each member to acknowl- edge his duty to the profession, once a year, by personally meeting the fellow members of his vicinity. The plan has now been in operation for three years at St. Louis, Mo, and ter one year at Butte, Mont, and in both cases with such remarkable success that what was begun as a duty is now anticipated with enthusiastic in- terest. It has been found that mem bers, no matter how successful and influential they may have become, are keenly alive to the importance of keeping in personal touch with the men, and particularly the younger men, of their own profession. The annual dinner has in fact been wei comed and supported by every one as soon as it's character and real meaning has been understood
 The president and board of directors therefore ask you to cooperate with the other members of your vicinity in establishing the custom at the first suitable opportunity. So far 1t has been found best to select the season in advance and to fix the actual date by inquiries made at the time. Local sections, or in their absence, com mittees formed to decide upon the most favorable season, place group ing, and other details, may find the experience at St. Louis and Butte suggestive and inquiries concerning 1t should be addressed to P. N. Moore, Merchants Laclede Building, St. Louis, and to E. P Mathewson, Anaconda, Mont. who have kindly offered to furnish any information desired.
 In case any such committee feel that the presence of institute officials or members of the Board of Directors would be of assistance in starting the system, they should correspond directly with those whc are known to be within reach and also advise the secretary of the institute as to the place and date in view. He may ire quently be able to inform them as to officers or directors who are likely to be in the vicinity at the time. It is believed that the new custom, once firmly established. will have profound and far-reaching effects. Personal relations cannot be created in a day,