Arizona republican., 1915-04-28
MRS. DENNETT
 NEW HEAD IF
 WOMAN CLUB
After Two Years of Lead ership, Mrs. Il. E. Will kinson Turns Over Office to Succcssor-HIcr Words of Praise.

After a term of two years as chief executive of the Womans club. Mrs. II. E. Wilkinson yesterday passed the gaveI to Mrs John Bennett Jr
 The official leave taking was marked by the dignity and graciousness for which Mrs. Wilkinson's administration has been noted. Her words were in praise of the executive board, officers of the club and committee chailmen for their loyal cooperation. She de clarcd that the administration of af- fairs of the Woman's club required untold work and sacrifice of personal pleasure but that the cOmpensatiOnS made it worth while. She urged each member to share the responsibility that it might maintain not only the present plane. but a still higher stand ard. Mrs. Wilkinson said she felt con fident there wcrc greater trumphs in store for the organization and intro duced Mrs. Dennett. the president for the ensuing year as disnified, firm and Considcrate.
 Mrs Wilkinson has been a most eff cient president, her tact and executive ability having combined to make her an ideal presiding officers. II was with decided pleasure that the club heard she was to continue an active member. the news of her acceptance of the secretaryship of new section of literature in the art and literature de- partment being continued in the report of the chairman. Mrs. C. F. AinsW orth. In reviewing the work of her depart ment, Mrs. Aims worth emphasized the short story contest. the formation of q drama study class, the establishment Of a working class in art. the holding of an art exhibition and the presenta- ton of the official pictures of the Panama Pacific exposition. The rec ord of achievements is far in advance of any past year in this department, the slogan Encouragement and Devel- opment of Art and Literature. haV- ing been carried out in the full sense Of it's meaning.
 Mrs. J. l.. E. Alexander as chairman of the civics- educational department gave an interesting report covering the broad field of study and accomplish ments. She cited the study of the amendments voted upon at the autumn election. of the school laws. of fore warding the playground and recreat- tion center movement. of protesting to city authorities against biHboards and
 
 conditions and a censorship of the mo- tion picture. She urged a continued effort in the work of reform. At the conclusion of the program Mrs. Alex andor called a special department meeting and rendered her resignation. Mrs. H. E. st. Clair accepting the chairmanship for next year.
 Mrs. ". E. Deity told Of the work of the music department. it's various programs throughout the season and it's finances
 The secretary read the report of the nome economies department Mrs George Brockway. chairman. It's study mas been along the line of ideal homo building and planning pure food laws and food values.
 Complete reports were given by Mrs. D- H. Eurtis. recording secretary: Mrs John Dennett Fr, corresponding secre- tary; Mrs. C- II. Davidson. treasurer: Mrs. Dwight r. Heard, chairman of the board of trustees: Mrs. Walter Talbot. treasurer of tine board of trustees and Mrs. r.. !. Gillette, auditor.
 Other business taken up at this time was the reading of the bylaws. several amendments being offered and carried. The amended laws will make no vitalI change ir the club policy The Year just closed has been the most success 1 ful in the history of the organization 1 from every standpoint and since the ! past and present officers are in harm 1 pny the coming winter will see Il con | t!nuatiou of tEe same principles and | policies i