Arizona republican., 1917-02-25

n this wa. the wishes of all clubs
viii be made known.
| recommend that the date of the
tate federation be changed.
| have received letters asking CO.
,reration in collecting funds. for re-
eff in almost all of the warning coun-
ries for personal assistance and for
Introductory letters to clubs. in order
0 forward projects, and while feel
ing much sympathy for these dis
ressed people, / could not authorize
he use Of the organization for such
purposes.
Year books have been sent to every
tate president, general federation Of
icers. to local clubs and many have
been supplied to magazines and sent
wherever we thought it would bs
beneficial to the federation.
The year has been a busy one. ]
ave written several hundred Letters
and have received many Invitations
md many invitations have been re
ceived which | regretted not being
tble to accept. My cares at home
have been such that | could not visit
he clubs, but / hope to visit every
,fub in the state this Year | believe
he nnwritten law is home and fam
lily first"
Four new clubs have been added f.
'ur club family and one resignation
fhe Saturday Morning Musical club
If Tucson, wishing to conserve fl
'ances with view to building a clul
lome, withdrew.
The Central District federation mel
IN October 25 at Tempe. The north
ern part of the state is planning tc
orm a district Your president
heartily approves Of dividing the state
nto districts. believing it Will stimu
ate club work and prove helpful t.
he state federation.
The presidents state travelling funt
should be The slogan for the coming
ear. Let Us unite in a campaign and
realize the pleasure we take in know
ng We are helping pay the expenses
If the state presidents to come / am
sure that yOu will understand thdt
this will be possible and a few years
VIII find the fund a source of plea =
cure. We are committed to fresh
| ndeavors by passed accomplishments
The public looks to this club foi
| Ugh moral standards, clear knowledge
tRc sane leadership We must there
| ore be prepared to respond to the
| all pat upon Us and meet each oc-
| aston with courage
As | am to be your president foi
| mother var, hope for the same
| friendly encouragement you have Civ
| n me this year. | am here for your
| service
| This message would not be COMPLETE
| Without duly acknowledging the cour-
| tesies and helpful cooperation giveI
| " my officers. co-workers and the
! rluh women of the state. To Mrs
| Ross orr past president ! am greatly
iindehted for many considerations.
The Madison Improvement club vii
| lold its regular monthp business,
meeting Thursday afternoon. Tn,
business sessions for the past few
months have been devoted largely [,
he discussion Of the proposed clul
house and for the building fund ha
| BEEN increased very considerably il
various ways ana means suggested a
| hese meetings. on Wednesday tn
lab women viii serve chicken din
ner and the business and professional
men VIII have an opportunity to con
ribute to the cause AID at the sam
inc enjoy a splendidiy cooked HON
timer
Under the auspices Of the literatur
department.. the Oransewood Ramon
lob VII present an Oliver Wende
| iOlmt s program Wednesday afternoo
4 - VI
Ars. p. l.. Sterkel viii he the chair
man.
|
II fhe Harmony CLUB went on recor
Wednesday, as favoring the establish
ment Of an art commission. The com
| mission was advocated two years ag
by the state fedora ton of clubs an
is a matter in which club wome
have q keen interest After bri,
business session NJ which time tn
! club discussed tie commission. a 81
ciol hour was held Cards feature
the entertainment the prizes bein
Won by Mrs. G. f. Patton and Mr..
John bents. Musical numbers WEI
furnished by Mrs Robert Curry. Mr.
! Ivy Alexander Butts. and Miss Eliza
beth Toohey.
Leland :. Par>e. Of the agriculture
extension service of the university