The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

A number of the citizens of Clifton and Morenci have for some time been considering the advantages to be en-
 joyed by building country club,
 with expansive recreation grounds ad- joining, upon the high dividing noun
 tain between the two towns. While no definite plans of action have been made, yet the concurrence of all is that the citizens of both towns, as crease the recreative and social life of the three communities by such ac- tion.
 The site proposed possesses many natural advantages. It is only dis tance of a few minutes ride from either Clifton or Morenci, and with the final completion of h e splendid system of roads already largely finished the citizens of any of the towns, or of any portion of the county, would find the proposed building of the easiest access. More than sixty acres of level mesa lands would be admirably lent to gold links, and other grounds for outdoor sports. The entire location is ideal from the standpoint of the landscape gardener. Abundant water for the building and grounds could be obtained from the present water pipes charged at the pumping station at Eagle creek. County Engineer Tunis has made, upon the expressed wishes of number of Clifton and Morenci peo- pie, an inspection of the site, and pronounces the opinion that none more favorable could be found. In altitude the site is admirable, being more than four thousand feet above the level of the sea. The breezeS, even on what is the hottest summers day to the people of Clifton, are al- ways blowing on the mesa and the temperature is enlivening throughout the summer.
 In scenic phases, especially, the lo- cation probably is not surpassed in Arizona. From this point one may see for hundreds of miles the gigantic zona, New Mexico, and the Mexican republic. To the northeast can be seen the ranges of the Mogollons, in New Mexico; to the northwest are the pine-clad forest slopes of the Blue mountains, in the northern end of Greenlee county, and at the great dis tance, sixty miles, the view of these dark blue vistas lends to the pano- rama beauty that is remarkable; to the south are the Graham mountains the highest peaks of which are always 
 south, and above the Sulphur Springs valleys, in the Cochise section, and clearly defined even at this great dis tance, are the Chiricahuas mountains, the twin peaks of which stand in clear relief; and to the southeast can be seen the Hachita mountains, of New Mexico, and dimly seen in the haze still further to the south are the peaks of the Sierra Madre ranges, in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, dis tant from the spectator more than one hundred and fifty miles,. Apparent ly almost below the viewer are the green fields of Duncan in the upper Gila valley, while directly beneath is spread the town of Clifton.
 With the probable early completion of the splendid highway into Mo renci, which will probably be not later than the first of 1914, one may drive from Morenci to the site within ten minutes. The people of Clifton are now not more than five minutes distant from the site of the proposed building, thus the facility with which the proposed club could be reached would mean much to the social life of the people of the three mining towns adjacent, making likely that every evening, especially in the sum- mer months, would see the building and grounds filled with the pleasure seekers of the three towns. The pleasures of dancing, reading, and outdoor sports would be very com pletely realized there and the in- vestment of the buildings and grounds would mean much to the members in the increased social and recreative life of the people. In all cities of the combined population of the three copper camps, country clubs are re- garded as among the prime social fea- lures of the community, and the pro- posed building would be no innova= tion.