The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-07-02
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Fort Worth, Texas, June 30.-The
Alphin Art and Charity club met
Wednesday, June 22nd at their club
room, Clifton building.
The officers for the ensuing year
were installed by Mrs. A. E. Lind
say. After which Mrs. w. B.
Pennybacker, the new president
made some interesting remarks in
regards to her office.
Expressions of appreciation for
the service of the retiring President
were given by several members of
the club.
The following address was de-
livered by Mrs. A. L. Wilson, in be-
half of the retiring president.
From time immemorial down to
the present, it has ever been the
custom of the human race to give
honors.
The savage in his crude way had
some ceremony of honor. The pro-
phets of old delighted to honor
those who labored among them.
The present century is great on
honoring its noble constituents.
We, the Alphin Art and Charity
club, being part of this great
commonwealth. could not do less
than catch the spirit Of giving hon.
or to whom honor is due.
We come today to honor the SER
vice OF one who lives in our midst,
one whom we have known all our
lives one who possesses all of the
sterling virtues which go to make
her model president.
Some may call what l am going
to say about her flowers, but l call
it truth, plain simple truth.
Born of humble parents, nurtured
in a Christian home, educated in the
best schools, associated with the
foremost thinkers of our race. a
constant reader of the best literature
places her in the category of eff
cheney
Six or seven years ago she was
elected president Of our club.
Her great soul was equal to the
occasion. and we find her entering,
with zest upon her new sphere of
duties
AS a model president, she has
left no stone unturned in doing
what ever she could, and influencing
others to do what they could for
the advancement of our club.
So today, we boast of one of the
best clubs in all Texas.
Tho caprof nF bnr in
the justice of the cause, she advo-
Gates, her deep earnestness and
truthfulness of heart, are expressed
in her words and countenance.
She possesses a-power of influence
which is telling, a magnetic per-
sonality which gives her power of
attraction and influence not only
over individuals, but the masses.
Whether we measure a model
president by quality of character or,
quality of intellect, or things &C
complished, our president must be
counted model one Another Sc
has an inverterate aversion to all
forms of sham and unreality. Along
with the fundamental qualities, she
cherishes a love of righteousness.
Her first question concerning any
proposed action is, as it right?"
She delights in nothing so much
as she does the simple things of
life, and the privilege of being an
humble servant of the A. A. and
c. C.
She stands eVeryready to pratect
and defend the welfare of our club,
and continue to lead us to higher
planes.
Her sagacious MIND, directed by
motives at once pure and lofty sus-
tanned by a spirit of unconQuerable
firmness has built monuments Of
practical wisdom and usefulness in
the hearts of the members Of our
club and now as she is to serve us
no longer in this capacity (presi-
dent) we pray that her mantle has
fallen on her successor.
We, the members are still stand
ing in line as your armour bearers
ready to do your bidding for the
continued success of our club.
Now on behalf of the club to the
retiring president, we express to YOU
our sincere thanks for the service
rendered, and to our newly elected
president Mrs. w. B. Pennybacker)
we gladly point you to the highest
honor, which is in our power to|
give. Trusting that with our aid and
cooperation, and your keen execu-
tive ability you will be able TO lead
our club from its present standard
to further advancement.
Keeping ever in our minds the
spirit of our motto lifting as we
climb" To one retiring president,
we present you these flowers, and
again heartily thank you for your
leadership.
We know you cant count them
of great pecuniary value, but they
are valuable because they are one
of Gods beautiful gifts to man,
they brighten dark hours, cheer sad
den hearts, and carry with them
many sweet memories.
AS you leave the chair, we trust
you will carry the memory of this
club with YOU, keeping up the same
interest. md stand ever ready to
help carry out our motto.