Arizona republican., 1915-07-04

| establishment of the Safe and Sane Fourth" and the passing of the nerve- racking Glorious Fourth of years past with it's pitiful wake of missing fingers, blinded eyes anG tetanus in- fected wounds is certainly big step
 in the right direction. In the es- timation of young America" noise is the prime essential in the satis- factory celebration of cur independence and we can well indulge him this one day. but there are ways and raeans in plenty without the deadly cracker and toy cannon.
 The schools can do much to foster the true spirit of patriotism. yet the attitude of our children to the flag is mainly reflection of their home training Teach your child that in return for the blessings of liberty and equality which our flag bestows. it demands and deserves the utmost Of our loyalty and honor in word, deed and thought.
 Nobly our flag flutters OCT us today: Emblem of peace. pledge of liberty
 sway;
 It's folds shall tremhle and shrink in
 dlsrlaN,
 If e'er insulted it be
 Our stars ana stripes loved and hon
 ored by all
 Shall float forever where freedom
 may call;
 It still shall be the flag of the free. Emblem Of sweet liberty.
 Here we will gather it's cause to
 defend.
 Let patriots rauy and wise counsel
 lend.
 II srm shall be the flag of the free. Emblem of sweet liberty.
 With 1t in beauty no flag can con-
 pare.
 All nations honor our banne~ SO fair; If to insult It .: traitor should dare Crushed tc the earth let him be. Freedom and ore gress our watch
 words today;
 When duty calls Us who darn disobey? Honor '" thee thoE flag of the free. Emblem of Sweel Liberty.
 Interest of women this week cen ters largely around the South Side Fair. The " Woman's department that was a big feature of the state fair has been duplicated and Mrs. Charles Smurthwaite. Mrs. F. Stewart Will Hams and Mrs Charles Munger who figured prominently .n the autumn event will act as judges at the mid summer fair. The usual sancywork and cooked foods will be on display with many new ard moved additions The fair has been heralded for some time and from inside information .t will be well worth a trip to Mesa
 The fifth anniversay of the Madison Improvement club will be celebrated in September.
 Organized less tnan q month ago the Girls Self Improvement club has already gained the attention of think ing women who see in it wonderful possibilities for the development Of the young woman and the state fed eration with which it will become affiliated in the autumn. Mrs. r L. Sterkel. president of the Orangewood Improvement Club and Mrs IT. \. Guild. president of the Madison Club as well as Mrs Henry D. Ross presi dent of the Arizona Federation of Women's Clubs have written con gratulatorv letters to it's organizer and president, Miss Eugenia Glass cock and offered to assist the new organization in every way possible The year books of the various clubs have been sent Miss Glasscock and placed before the club she heads.
 T am greatly appreciative of the interest our little movement has aroused among the club women" she said yesterday. The outside encour- agement means a great deal 10 us. The year books We have received will help Us with our text for we real ize our club is only in it's infancy."
 The club held it's regular fortnight ly meeting Tuesday at the home of Miss Ada Galbraith, Miss Carmelita Ward furnishing the program. Miss Ward gave a talk on The History of Music" and her piano selections gave value to her clever remarks. A brief business session followed and it was decided that small yearly dues would be in order Miss Helen Weir was elected treasurer. Miss Stella Morden, was chosen chairman of the book exchange department and three new mem bers, Miss Helen Evans. Miss Zella Grass and Miss Edith Lyons, were elected bringing the to- tai membership up to seventeen.
 The first social gathering will be a picnic and swimming party at the home of Miss Ward on Friday.
 Phoenix club women in Los An seles are writing home enthusiastic reports cf the Federation of Musical clubs. The concerts in every instance have been of . high order and the ! papers read have been exceptionally 1 interesting. \ symposium on "Op- | portunities open to young musicians | at the present time" brought out | many sterling arguments.
 We need even more ragtime in | our music than we have,' was the ! declaration of Superintendent John ! IT. Francis. before the national Fed | eration of Musical clubs assembly.
 We set our standards beyond the reach of the masses,' he said. "The that is genuine goes to | the people. 1 therefore believe in the | of r1otip1a