Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

by Mrs. II. A. Guild, the presiding of
 ficer. Mrs Sprigg is a member of the Metcalf Woman'S club, and one of its most earnest workers. At the close of the convention she did not return to her home but went to Tucson where she plans to take a special course at the
 University of Arizona.
 The oldest delegate at the convention was Mrs. Albert Robinson, 73, of Tue son, who has been in club work for more than 40 years. among her early associates being Julia Ward Howe and Edna Cheney. Mrs. Robinson was one of the most interesting characters at the convention, her keen mind impress ing those who had the pleasure of hear ing her express her views on the many subjects discussed by the speakers. A woman of broad vision Mrs. Robinson s l liberal attitude compelled the admira- tion of all who came in contact with he. She will give a report of the con- vention to the Tucson Woman's club | which she represented a task that has been hers for many years for she has rarely missed either a state or general federation convention. She has served 1 as vice president of the state organiza- tion. but in recent years has declined to hold office. Mrs. Robinson believes that the clubs of today are doing wor- 1 derfuI work and fayors the study de-
 
 1 first joined a woman's club nearly half 1 Q century ago. The mother Of her 1 club" was Julia Ward Howe who went
 to Boston and organized the New England Wonan's club shortly after 1 the Sorosis club was organized in New York. She delivered lectures before the
 group of New England women and in- l duced Edna Cheney to give a series of art talks before the gathering. Later the members discussed current events ! and history according to Mrs. Robinson. 1 Quite the most popular delegate st 1 the convention was Jane Gregg of Phoenix, the clever young business l woman who for two years gave the time from her busy life to serve as cores l bonding secretary of the state federa- 1 tion. Whenever Miss Gregg was called upon whether at a session of the con vention or a social gathering she re- office she could not have had but ow- ing to the big business she conducts, she felt she could not make further sacrifice by serving on the executive board. She will. however, retain her membership in the clubs and do her bit' in local organizations. Too much credit can not be given the Twentieth Century club of Bisbee and it's youthful president, Mrs. William Brakefield, for the splendid entertain ment given the club women guests from various parts of the state. The housing Of the delegates was no small task. but it was so cleVerly carried out and the social features were lavish and so di- versified that everyone was entertained every moment from when they left home until they returned. Bisbee hos pitality will long be remembered. In addition to the many delightful lunch cons and dinners at the Country club the long rdives to historic points in Bisbee, Tombstone and Douglass will be things worth recalling.
 Mrs H. A. Guild, former president Of the state federation of women's clubs has been honored by the Pioneers club in having been made its first honorary president. The idea of a Pioneers clup was first suggested by Mrs. Guild who i because of not being eligible had the 1 matter presented by Mrs. Henry D. i Ross, the clubs first president. Only | those who have belonged to a federated 1 club for ten years may hold member l ship in the organization which meets l but once a year, the second annual din- | ner having taken place at the Copper | Queen hotel during the session of the 1 eighteenth annual convention of the | state federation of clubs. At this time l Mrs. Guild was made an honorary member and president and took part in 1 the pleasing program which follows: Toast of welcome. e..............
 Mrs. F. J. Flanigan, Bisbee |
 A pioneer from the Mines Response
 ..... Mrs. K. W. Williams. Williams |
 A pioneer from the Pines Greetings-
 Mrs. A. J. McClatchie, Founder of
 the Federation
 Mrs. B. X. Fowler
 Miss Sharlott Hall
 Mrs. D. H. Ross, president Of the
 Pioneer club
 A Parting Messa ge-Mrs. H. A. Guild.
 retiring state president
 Forward Message-Our state presi-
 dent -elect
 Open forum for Pioneer "Reminiscences
 Limited to five minutes each) Mrs.
 Gerald Sherman, leader.
 Business meeting
 Call to order
 Reading of minutes
 Reading of constitution
 Election of officers
 (Singing) Auld Lang Syne
 
 Establishment of community houses. libraries, awarding of waging cleanup cam paigns, practical work in Americaniza- ton, reporting contagious diseases these are a few of the practical things that the women's clubs of the state nave accomplished the past year along civic lines. The department of civics n q report before the federation point sd out the worth while activities If |, he clubs that have had direct bearing on the community at large. Here are | few of the accomplishments as set forth in the report:
 Madam President and members of he Arizona Federation of Womans ,lubs: ls
 The civics department would like to { and emphasize again one of he very most important works for .lubS during the next few months, viz: I he education of the voting women in your community. Mrs. Bessie Leach oriddy, chairman of the civics depart nent of the National Federation of clubs urges this and this de- oartment believes every community in he state of Arizona could be benefited 1 y such work. i
 It is with pleasure that report some ' -ery excellent work in the clubs this f ear. The Douglas Woman's club has I r1a6a Sfrep1IpIIS ofFortc fn 1aa that all f