Arizona republican., 1914-04-19
TYP0THETkE
 HAVE BANQUET
Newly Organized State Or gapization Holds General Meeting and Increases Its Membership on Friday Night


 of the Arizona Printers' and Pub fishers association, which took place on Friday afternoon and evening, proved to be one more of those gath, erings indicative of a better state of affairs among printers who have af- filiated with The United Typothetae and Franklin Clubs of America.
 In answer to a call issued by Sec retary Charles A. Stauffer of Phoe- nix. twenty-five employing printers gathered at Phoenix for the purpose Of hearing and discussing the bene- fits of organization and. incidentally, to test the hospitality of the Phoenix brethren. which proved prodigal.
 Representatives were present from Tucson, Nogales, Prescott, Chandler. Wickenburg and Florence. The pre- liminary meeting at 2:S0 in the af- ternoon was of an informal nature. and was followed by most enjoyable auto rides through the city of Phoe- nix and its beautiful suburbs. includ ing the orange groves and a view of the irrigation canals and a choice farming country. \ visit was made to the Indian Industrial printing school, where the instructor. Mir. Lawrence, gave an outline of the training they are giving the Indian apprentice.
 Returning to the city, an hour was spent in cordial fellowship and frat ernizing and by ' ?. m. at the pala- tial Hotel Adams the banquet took place. with twenty-six present. The repast was nothing short of sumptu- ous and the viands were the choice of Arizona products. Roses arranged in every vacant spot of the tables added to the charm of. the hour and the spirit of cordialty was on every hand. Immediately following the dinner the business of the evening vas announced by President F.. +. Ladd of Tucson.
 The principal talk of the meeting was that of w C. Parsons MT Par sons talk was inspiring and brought 2 great deal of feeling of/brother hood to the men present. He talked from the heart. but straight to the point, showing in a splendid way the necessity of cooperating and trust l among the members, urging frequent l meetings, urging that differences all ways be taken up at once and direct. The dignity of printing was empha- sized clearly. The value of appren- ! tice training was clearly shown. He took up the great work of the na- 1 tional organization and showed how 1 the Arizona man. the locals and the ! state organization. may profit from i the devoted life work of the men of national prominence doing work in | the United Typothetae. Mir Parsons talk proved to be of especially great ! value to all present.
 | Enthusiastic discussion and ques- i tions followed several taking part among whom were Colonel Allen T 1 Bind of Ncsales. J. W. Mines oi Prescott, Mir. Hawkins of Wicken- | burg, Senator II. <. Davis of Phoe- nix. Charles H. Bowers of Phoenix and Secretary Charles \. Stauffer 'l Phoenix The first part Of the after lui NtO u Job | ing matters, while the. question ,oi the state newspapers getting together cn matters that more particularly affect their side of the printing in dEstry was taken up in an enthusi-
 astic way. It was decided on motion to hold q meeting at the invitation of the Prescott representative, Mir Aiilnes. on Frontier day, in July oi this year. 4 unanimous vote oi thanks was rendered MT. Parsons oi the U. T. 4. for the good work he has done among the members il Phoenix and Tucson. The kind hos | pitality of the Phoenix brethreT called forth vote of thanks on the part of the visiting representatives | The proceedings closed at 11:i5 D nl., ail present feeling that the gath ering would prove of lasting benefit
 and that organization was the only real state for employing printers in Arizona. The result in members added to the [. T. A. is as follows T R. \. Watkins Printing company i Phoenix, Arizona.
 | Arizona Blade Tribune. Florence Arizona.
 ! Mr. Lawrence. Indian Industrial School
 | The Journal Miner. Prescott
 | Wiekenburg News. Wickenburg