Arizona republican., 1915-05-16
GLENDALE
Closing Club Year

man of the department Of history and literature in charge. It was splendid meeting full of enthusiasm and a large attendance was present. Reports from all com mittees were read and approved. Two appointments for next year were made and regularly confirmed, which were: Mrs. Harry F. Cartmel as chairman of the department of music and drama, and Mrs. c. A. Robinson of Peoria as chairman of the de- partment of domestic science.
 Following the business meeting q social hour was enjoyed, and among the very Interesting and enjoyable features were a reading by Mrs. Hen shaw of Phoenix, a vocal solo by Miss Morrison and a violin solo by Mrs. Ketchum.
 Among out -of-town visitors present were Mrs. M. P. White and Mrs. Henshaw of Phoenix.
 Commencement Week at High School
 Commencement week exercises will begin at the high school tomorrow evening at eight o'clock, with a "con test iE expression" in which about sixteen pupils will participate. This will be followed by the baccaraureate sermon by Rev. David Roberts of the Methodist church. which will be given in the Baptist church Sunday evening. Special music is being ar ranged for this occasion
 Tuesday evening al the high school the class play Our Jim," will be given and if this is as good as the rlay given a year ago it will be well worth the admission.
 Thursday evening at the high school Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid pre- sident of the University of Arizona, will deliver the commencement ad- dress. The local school is very for tunate in securing pr. von Klein Smid as he is one of the leading educators of the southwest Fol lowing this address, principal J. c. kimball will complete his work with the school by presenting diplomas to the graduates.
 Friday for many, will be the crown ing event of the weeks exercises for it is then that the pupils and foculty will enjoy a picnic to the river and just play"
 Grammar School Closes
 The Glendale grammar school closes it's years work today and a program is being given by the pu- pills in the school grounds this even ing as follows: Songs, (a) "Boston Town; (b) Bob White" primary grades. Address, Professor Griffing of the Tempe State Normal Songs (a) Sweet and Low" (b) Indian Lullaby" Non English primary grade. Class address, Katherine Rudd. Presentation of diplomas, Pro- lessor J. A. Higgins, county super intendent of schools. Songs, (a) Tn Spring: Cb) "Flower Dances" Fifth and Sixth grades
 To Throw the Socialists Out
 At a meeting of the board of edu- cation the other day a. petition was presented requesting the board not to allow the high school building to be used as a meeting place by the So- cialist party organization, setting forth that the teachings of the party are adverse to Christian churches and therefore a detriment to civili- zation.
 The board voted to meet with the Socialists at the high school this evening for enlightenment as to what they teach before taking any ac- tion one way or the other.
 Woodman Social is Postponed
 At the regular convention of local Choppers Tuesday evening it was voted to indefinitely postpone the social that had been scheduled for next Tuesday evening.
 It is altogether probable that this social will be held in connection with the banquet that is to be given the first Tuesday evening in June at the close of the membership contest On Monday a record was establish ed by local Choppers when eleven were secured in one day.
 Next Thursday a delegation of about forty local Choppers will journey to Mesa in company with about 200 neighbors from the Phoe- nix camps where the two drill teams will put on the work for the Gem City choppers. A special train has been chartered which will take the delegation over and remain until the work is done and return home the same night.
 Cotton Buyers Here
 MT. Estes and MT. Anderson, cot ton buyers from California, have been in the valley several days mal1- ing arrangements to handle at least portion of our cotton crop this season.
 Mrs. French and Mrs. Barnhard will entertain the Embroidery club next Wednesday at the Woman's club.
 Mrs. N. L. Gibbons of Berkely Ca lfornia, was a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. E. Jack Tuesday,
 The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will hold an all day session next Thursday with Mrs. Carlton.
 The Baptist Ladies Aid held an all day session at the church yester- day and very pleasant time was enjoyed.
 James F. Maylette passed through Glendale from his homestead on the North banks of the Arizona canal this morning en route to Phoenix, where he will make final proof He was accompanied by George w. Wal ters, c. NJ. Lewis. MS. Miller and Thos. A. Rutherford. MT Maylette n laoua in faxy Iaxye, fo,