The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-08
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KIWANIANS HEAR
SPLENDID TALK
BY FRANK GATES

Frank Gates, vice president and
manager Of Tyler and Simpson Whole
sale Company. and member of the
Ardmore Rotary Club, was the prin-
cipal speaker at today's weekly ses-
sion of the Kiwanis Club, at the
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Gates delivered an unusually in
teresting address on the meaning of
the Kiwanis Club motto 1--WE Build"
and its relationship TO Ardmore. He
reviewed the history Of Ardmore, from
the time he first came TO the city
some % years ago, recalling the con-
ditions under which the men upon
whom the future of Ardmore rested.
struggled and lived. up to the present
time twenty-five years ago" Mr..
Gates said" Ardmore was nothing
more than a little village. But some
sturdy pioneers had a vision-a Wis
ion Of greater Ardmore-and q de-
termination to see Ardmore build.
And they did build. They worked
under all kinds OF hardships and trials.
vastly different to present conditions.
We are due a tribute Of respect TO
them-those men whose hearts were
inspired with, your clubs motto and
today Ardmore is a monument to their
perseverance.
Mr.. Gates then cited number OF
discouraging trials through which the
pioneer passed, but which did not
deter him in his work of building
He made il possible for you TO have
things here today that you do have,
and should you become discouraged
and think perhaps to go some other
places, think well before you leave.
Would you seek wealth? Then Ard
more has that 10 offer you. Our oil
fields produce more wealth than any
other one community. and / sincerely
believe the oil industry has been but
barely scratched.
Would YOU seek health? According
/ TO statistics We have a lower death
rate in. proportion TO our size than
any other city, our rate runs below
normal, SO you are taking no chances
on that score.
! Education? Recently heard q
learned man say that 'Ardmore schools
are second to none In these United
/ States
Pleasure? We have numerous
pleasure clubs. the Chickasaw Lake
the Country Club. Battle Springs, Rod
and Gun Club in fact travelling mar
said once Of Ardmore: This is IN,
greatest town-why | believe yot
have more places to play than &c
work.!
so men. to me Ardmore is won
derful town. have an abiding fattf
in 1t, IL is the brightest spot in tn,
world TO me--and somehow l know
| IL Is TO YOU.
Mr. Gates then gave some pertinent
/ facts relative 20 the duties OF the in
/ dlvidual club member and his respon
sibility towards the continued growth
/ OF the city. He was heartily applaud
ed throughout his talk. In conclu
sion he read most fitting poem;
The Spirit Of Service
There are loyal hearts, there are
spirits brave.
There are souls that are pure and
true,
| Then give TO the world the best you
have.
Ana the best will come back TO you.
Give love. and love to your heart viii
flow,
A strength In your utmost need
Have faith. and a score OF hearts vii
show
Their faith In your word and deed.
For life IL the mirror OF King an'
slave.
'Tis lust what YOU are and do.
Then give to the world the best 20,
have
And the hes, will come back to you
Other guests at tho luncheon wer
Mr.. Duiton. John usury OF sulphur
John McCrory, q, W, Richards an
o. u. Holmens. Dr. McKellar wo'
the attendance prize presented b.
Edgar Roger, Mr.. Royer VIII b
chairman at the next meeting,
ingtsn.--Complete cessation o
army recruiting was ordered tonlgh
by Secretary Baker In accordance viii
the direction of congress passed owe
the veto Of President Wilson.