Arizona republican., 1917-10-04

The picnic supper was bountifully provided and capably served by the women of Phoenix Red Cross chapter, a committee of which was headed by Mrs. Sims Ely Mrs. Ely and the other women have labOred indefat- tigably for days, and their reward comes in the knowledge of the com plete satisfaction of the supper and the manner in which it was conducted. Those of the committee are: Mrs Sims Ely, Mrs. c. F. Ainsworth, Mrs. Ancil Martin, Mrs. E. E. Kirkland, Mrs. D. B. Heard, Mrs. George Cooke of Ar lington, Mrs. John Knight of Liberty, Mrs. E. E. Jack of Glendale, Mrs. H. A Guild, Mrs. Grant Jones of Tempe, Mrs H. G. Corson of Tempe, Mrs Frank Last of Scottsdale, Mrs. J. W. Clark of Mesa. Mrs. William Menhennett of Mesa, MT. E. w. Liner of Gilbert, Mrs H. C. Wheeler, Mrs. J. E. Hudson, | Miss Ruth Latimer of Peoria
 I This committee was assisted yester- day in the preparation and serving of 1 the luncheon by a number of young
 matrons. Their efforts aided greatly | in the success of the good-by to the young men.
 A Smile for Soldiers
 Arizona surely was at her best yes tefudy AS tnouSn Tn an effort to
 send them away with smile" she aided in the beauty of the day by pro- | viding her softest air, gentlest breeze and bluest sky. It was an afternoon to be remembered and to be regretted Smiles and tears intermingled among I the great throng that dotted the green l lawn where here and there the white i band on the arm denoted a young man | or the going away contingent, the cen | ctr of devoted circle trying to put up a brave front while hearts were strain 1 ing. Urging them to smiles when tears | were nearest, insisting that what they were going to take part in was just d | great adventure.
 It was not noisy throng, although | 1t numbered several thousand After | the speaking had been concluded it
 was the quietest gathering for the size that ever had assembled on the state
 house grounds. Those in charge of the l luncheon had scouts on the grounds 1 who saw to it that not one of the young men was without company dur | Ing the supper. If there were any ] without relatives or friends he was taken into other circles and made to feel one of them.
 The Indian School band, under the
 leadership of P. A. Venne, gave a con cert or an hour preceding the speak ing.
 Officials Give Addresses
 The speaking part of the program at the state house was started as soon
 as the motor cars bringing the young men from the court house had arrived.
 Dan Millet of Arlington presided. Af-
 ter prayer by Rev. w E. Fisk of 1 Tempe, Chairman Millet introduced c.
 w. Peterson, chairman of the board of
 supervisors of Maricopa county. Mr
 Peterson said in part:
 MT. Chairman and fellow citizens,
 soldiers to have been and soldiers who
 are to be, Maricopa county is proud of you. l greet you all, and to the sol
 diers who have done so much to make
 this fair country so pleasant to live
 in, 1 wish you God-speed down the l pathway of life. To the soldiers who are to be, Maricopa county is ready tC , back you up. We.are proud of the cit } izenship that produces such a splendid lot of young men as you who are | about to leave us for the national } army. We believe you will make good !; wherever you go. I hope that the
 people left behind fully realize the sacrifice you are making and are ready to do all in their power to take care l (Continuad on Paga Two)