Arizona republican., 1920-04-19

! by their constructive legislation. Therefore, be it resolved that we, tn federation, support all efforts toward the most progressive. humane and up to-date legislation looking to the car ] of orphan children in our state. ; Resolutions of Courtesy Whereas, the 18th annual convention } of the State Federation of Women Clubs has concluded a most successful
 convention in the city of Bisbee, Therefore, be it resolved that we ex | press to the city our appreciation fo
 courtesieS extended.
 Whereas, we have enjoyed the occu
 pancy and convenience of the Masonic Temple, be it therefore resolved tha
 we extend vote of thanks for tn. same.
 Whereas, the Twentieth Century clui
 of Bisbee has been untiring in it's hos
 pitailty to the delegates and visitors, Therefore, be it resolved that d spe- cial vote of thanks and a sincere ex- pression of appreciation be extended te
 the Twentieth Century club of Bisbee Be it further resolved, that specia thanks be extended to the Douglas Music club and the Douglas Woman's club; also to MT. Cummings and Mrs Scrivener for granting us the privilege of viewing the collection of Indian
 curios and baskets and the famous his- torica1 stagecoaches of early days. Special thanks are extended to Mrs Charlotte Adams Gill for the music fur
 nished the convention, and especially for the delightful recital given at the Country club Tuesday evening; to the Rev. pr. Harshman, for his invo- cation: to Mir. Jacob Erickson, mayor
 of Bisbee; to MT. Thomas A. Eagan
 secretary of the Warren District Com
 mercial club; to MT. W. J. Spaulding
 in behalf of local lodge r. and A. NJ.
 and Mrs. William Brakefie1d. president i of the Twentieth Century club, for their l addresses of welcome, and to the various committees which have been
 untiring in their efforts to make our 1 stay pleasant and the convention a 1 success.
 And lastly, we wish to express to Mrs. Guild, our retiring president, our hearty thanks for her unfailing cour- tesy and untiring efforts to further the good of the convention.
 Mrs. F. J. FTanigan of Bisbee, the ! choice of the club women of the state for president of the federation has named Mrs. Hamp Cochran of Bisbee as corresponding secretary of the fed eration. Both the president and sec retary are members of the Twentieth Century club. Mrs. F'lanigan has had club experience, having been a member of the executive board several years ago when she served as the recording sec retary of the organization. She is q woman of delightful personality and her popularity was made manifest St the club copvention, whenS without making any effort to secure the presi- dency she received a flattering vote of the gathering.
 Mrs. Thomas V. Connor, who with drew her name after receiving a. large vote for president of the convention, as president of the Miami Woman's club came in for quite a bit of prominence. Hers was one of tthe interesting club reports read before the convention ;n which she pointed out the splendid civic work being done by the club in the mining community in which it is located The report follows:
 The past year has given many oppor- tunities fof-1 service to the Miami Woman's club. Our first work was an effort to take up our club activity where we discontinued it for the more pressing needs of the war.
 Last spring we inaugurated an edu cational campaign for playgrounds for all of our schools. We gave prizes for grades from the End to the sth inclu- sive for the best story on ''Wfly we need | playground" Over 1000 children were in the contest. The prize winning stories were later published in the local paper. The seed planted is growing nicely.
 
 efforts to promote child welfare week The Woman's club had char-e of the booth, 'sThe Care of the Infant" but our club women helped in all the other various booths. There were booths frustrating every feature of child life Several hundred children were ex. amined by physicians. Lectures and moving pictures were given in the eve ming. One evening was devoted to Spanish speaking people, pamphlets l printed in Spanish were distributed l also two addresses in Spanish were l given.
 Our woman's club always assists 1T, l selling tickets for the lyceum course 1 and the chautauqua in our city. We 1 have assisted the '. M. c. A. by serving l at various times such as father-and l son banquet and many others. For the l boys conference we not only served but | prepared lunch for g. and dinner | for no.
 Our club sponsored our Y. W. C. A | activities in our town. the American and the Mexican I. w. One of our members is chairman of the advisory board. We also donated s25 to our l American Y. W. for table linen and | gave towel showr for the center.
 The Woman's club cooperated in making the University extension lec lures given by Dr. Lockwood Of the University decided success
 We do charitable work, collect cloth ing and distribute it where it is needed, sometimes giving financial assistance In urgent cases. We cooperate with our local Red Cross secretary and Red Cross nurse in every way possible.
 It was our privilege to give $50 1ib- erty bond to the state presidents tray- cling fund, and some day we hope to make our contribution an even hund- red at least.
 Our club subscribes for, the Fedora ion magazine which we keep on file Tn ,ur Y. W. c. A. center. We have sev- sral other subscriptions among our Hub members.
 The crowning event of our club year vas the visit Of our state president. Mrs. Guild, to our district. We enter aimed by a banquet in her honor to which We invited the Woman's club of Globe and the Miami Music club; 13S if our clubwomen sat down together. assure you we had a right jolly good ime and no one enjoyed 1t more than 'ur own state president. May she come ften to see US.
 After two years of devoted service Ii ; must have been something of satis ; action 10 Mrs. H. A. Guild, the retiring resident of the state federation of ]