Arizona republican., 1915-02-06
NE|GHBORHO0D'
 FOR DANCING
Question Agitates South side Community, But is Decided at Mecting-De- clare for All We'll Regu- lated Entertainments

On Wednesday evening of this week the ladies of the Neighborhood club held their annual open meet ing at the Neighborhood house. As there was business of importance in which so many were interested. all invitation was open to all on the South Side who wished to come. On account of the general interest shown by the residents of this district the house was packed beyond it's seat ing capacity early in the evening. The general subject for discussion ,, vas: Ideas for an ideal community" The meeting was opened by a violin duet by the Misses Edith and Marie England. Frank Jefferson gave a short talk urging the people to improve the roads of the dis trict He made special mention of the Base Line road which is at present little more than a desert trail, giving one the sensation of speaker.
 1 J. B. Wilson sang: The Clans of the Hammer by Bonhour. This was followed by talk by F. B.
 Wilson on the subject: Why should we Enlarge the Neighborhood house?" i The packed house was evidence of on strong reason for the proposed
 addition and MT. Wilson cited sev-
 eral instances in which the house
 was entirely too small. The argu- ments for more room were plainly g.l. ,lS. met the approval of the people pres tent.
 One of the features of the evning
 was an address by Dwight B. Heard,
 his subject being: How the Neigh lborhood house should be used" Mir. Heard described the conditions as
 they were twenty years ago, when he first came to the valley. The
 comparison of which, with the pres
 ent conditions were striking indeed.
 He dwelt on the cooperation and
 Neighborhood spirit, which he said
 has characterized the people of the
 South Side ever since the first set
 dement's were made.
 Mrs. Wheeler, who had been chair
 man mp to this time, then stated
 that she wished to turn the meeting was made chairman.
 The burning question of the even-
 ing was yet to be discussed. The Iquestion being: What amusements
 should be allowed in the building.
 motion was promptly made to the ef-
 feet that all proper and well-regu-
 lated entertainments, including danc-
 ing. should be- allowed MT Heard
 then threw the meeting open for dis
 oussion and requested all who wish
 ed. to express themselves freely ano lcandidly on the subject. A very
 thorough. fair minded and serious discussion followed, which was char acterized throughout by perfect gooo will and consideration of the othe, fellows attitude At the close, after everyone lad ample opportunity tt express himself, a popular vote O the assembly was taken to deter : mine the general attitude of the com munity towards the question. Tn, l vote was S5 in favor to 8 aga.ns the motion After the vote was ta : ken, the meeting adjourned in orde to allow those present to participat' in the refreshments. It was nearl! l twelve o'clock when the lights wer, ? finally eXtingushed.
 The Sunday school will meet a : 10:45 A. M., preaching services a l 11.30, by Rev. Geo. Logic Subiec of the sermon for Feb. 7th will b. Starving Out Sin Anthem: Lea, Kindly Light" by Porter.
 Saturday evening of this week i