Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-03-20


Mrs. Greer contributed largely to the enter
tainment of the visiting Rotarians by being
chairman Of the women S entertainment COM
mttee.
of Independence, on the question,
How Can Rotary Crow" there were
many who had their own ideas of
a proper solution, and number of
methods for the strengthening of the
Rotary organizations of the Eleventh
Rotary district were advanced. The
next subject for discussion was that
of Uses and Disuses of the Rotary
Roster. A. d. Lucas of Parsons,
Kan. explained the form of this
roster, as used in his home organ
iZation. and declared that it was in
his opinion, the property of the Ro-
tartan. and not of the general pub
lic or the layman. The discussion
on this subject was led by Paul NJ.
Pope of Oklahoma City.
What Rotary Has Achieved in
our Town" was the subject allotted
to w. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson,
Kan. and l.. Il. Hooker of Joplin
helped the matter along by presiding
at the discussion.
Following the adjournment of the
morning session, which occurred al
1890 o'clock, the delegates adjourned
to the Ketchum hotel. Hotel Tulsa
and Y. NJ. G. A., where three model
lunches were given. The model lunch
con at Hotel Tulsa was under the SUI
pervision of the Rotaries from Kan
sas City, Mo-: the one at the Ketchum
was under the jurisdiction of the Ro-
tary club of Wichita and the lunch
con held in the Y. NJ. c. a. was in
charge of the Oklahoma City dele
cation;
Touches Patriotic Pulse.
Following these luncheons and a
meeting of the several Rotary club
secretaries at Hotel Tulsa, the after
noon meeting was called to order In
the Grand theater at o'clock by
District Governor Stone. 1t was dur
ing this that the feature of the entire
day occurred, when l.. McDermett OF
Topeka made a patriotic address
which brought the six hundred or
more delegates to their feet, waving
hats and handkerchiefs singing "My
Country, 'Tis OF Thee" and each
pledging his unselfish support TO the
country which was represented by the
flag which Rotarian McDermett car
ried in his hand.
1t was the feature, at least Of the
afternoon session., and thruout the
rest of the day there were few sub
jects discussed but during which a
reference was made to the splendid
talk by tho Rotarian from Topeka
who believed that "He profits most
who serves best"
Rotary" Defined.
It was following this that the dele
gates were asked to express in their
own words, as representing the thot
fAf hat ~ IN
for which Rotary stood. Following
are some CT the answers which were
presented in response
positive proof to the practical
world that honest service wins sue
cess Wichita, Kan, Rotary club.
"Non- competing business and pro-
fessonal men organized for fellowship
and service. ."-Oklahoma City Rotary
club.
Rotary Is the appreciation OF the
golden rule In everyday business
Oklahoma City Rotary club.
"The American institution promot-
ing worldwide humanity and bette
service. ."-Oklahom City Rotary
club
Rotary Is an earnest endeavor
after higher ideals with Joyous re-
suits. ."-Muskogee Rotary club.
Rotary is a wheel OF service, each
member representing a cog. Mus
kogee Rotary club.
"a brilliant halo embracing every
thing in civic and social progress. -
Chanutc Kan, Rotary club
Maximum service, minimum sell
fishness. s."-Shawne Rotary club.
righteousness optimism, temper
ance, ability. resource, integrity. ac-
tivity, nobillty."-St. Louis Rotary
club.
Rotary Is that fellowship empnsiz-
ing moral, industrial aud civic ac-
tvity."-Sallna Rotary club.
Rotary Is the inspiration for un-