Arizona republican., 1914-11-22

this place where all may gather for intellectual and social food, is but the outward manifestation of the in- ward harmony-the power. imper- scnal and eternal in it's very es- sence that knits human hearts to- gether and brings forth more seeds of brotherly love. Harmony, then. in thoughts, desires and aims is the fruit we must work for first.
 The fact that a club exists Indi- cates a desire for something we lack In rural communities one of the greatest incentives for women to take up club work is a desire for improved social life. Already, then. the seed of brotherly love is there.
 Day by day. as the program is prepared and executed. as the busi- hess is conducted, this seed is nurtured; and it gently unfol1s, springing up in visible progress, and branching out in helpfulness, toler- ance. consideration of others, justice, mercy, sincerity. The multiple op- portunities in the club meetings for the development of these qualities are not ignored; and their influence is carried into the various homes and reflected to those not affiliated with the club movement It is as the Heaven in a measure of meal"
 All of this has its beneficial ef feet on the social life of the dis trict. Such club expresses it's in ward progress in taking advantage of every opportunity to improve the general conditions of the community. Every improvement in the physical condition of a locality. every effort toward betterment or growth in any line whatever. improves the social conditions of the people living there.
 Then there is the phase of club dom called particularly it's social life Every club, however small however scattered it's membership, can enter tain it's friends at open meetings oc- casionally. If the houses are too small. there is Gods outdoors, and in this beautiful climate nothing can be more ideal than outdoor social events. This may prove very fruitful means of increasing the membership. thing much to be de- sired The ideal club of greatest in fluence and value to the country dis trict is the one founded on the broad basis of the eternal brotherhood ot man, unlimited in it's membership. non- -sectarian in it's views, and unfet- tered in its field of work and inter- est. Such an organization extends it's welcome and influence to any and all within it's reach and radiates love and brotherly kindness to the whole world.
 At such open meetings. after 8 short. well prepared program, games or contests may be indulged in. The club may be so fortunatee as to have outside speakers talk on some topic of particular interest and value to the rural woman. This gives one something to think of or act upon and sends guests away with a satis fled feeling and a desire for more that makes friends for the organiza- ton.
 There is also opportunity for any club to improve the social life and conditions of the young people and children of the locality. It is in the hearts of women to consider the young, and numberless ideas can be carried out right in the homes of the members. to brighten young lives and guide their social gatherings. It is in the hearts of the young that love of home must be established, and there is no better way than to have their happy. carefree hours spent there with others of their age whom they soon learn to love. Thoughts of youthful pleasures are sweet memor- ies. and when they gather around the home. that place in memory re ceives an added halo.
 Then there are the "menfolks.' Bless their hearts! They need recre. ation after long. hard days at farm work. But recreation does not nec- essarily mean frivolous occupation Certain evenings may be appointed for the club to entertain the gentle men. This entertainment may wei take the form of short programs by local talent or talks by men of au- thority on rural problems. And this may well be done in the homes Father likes food for thought as vel as food for the stomach, you know And after such an hour he can read fly join in games and contests ant often in real nonsensical things fol a time.
 At a social occasion for the mer given some time ago by club women a dear. hard working woman said t, me: T want you to know that thi: is the first time my husband ha. been out with me like this for ter years! I am very happy, indeed.
 Truly this is a splendid socia work.
 These are some of the ways tt cultivate the seed of brotherly low in it's development to produce th,