Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
THREE LUNCHEON CLUBS
HAVE 100000 MEMBERS.
Rotary. kiwanls and Lions
Rapidly Promoting the Spirit
of Brotherhood.

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, Aug. 4.-The luncheon
club idea as a means of eultivating th'
snr,t of brotherhood and cooperation
among business and professional men L
raridlv spreading throughout the United
States and Canada.
These clubs today in all sections OF
North America are aiding IN the PROB
lems of reconstruction and are promot-
,ng the PRINCIPLES of good government
apd good citizenship and are promising
"a brcome great business building organ
nations
since the birth of luncheon club idea
!, Chicago. February 23, 1905, when the
6rst grolp Of Rotarians launched their
,rs,p;gation. two other internatlona!
.ss,c;ations have been formed-the
ions and the kiwanis which together
with the Rotary have total member
shin of nearly 10000 divided INTO lf4u
different clubs.
Taking rs its slogan, service no.
self file profits most who serves BEST
.hc Rotary Club has become the largest
~ these luncheon clubs having O9 clubs
with a membership of more than looN
~ tho representative business and pro
fcssional men of the country,
The Rotarians urge the Golden huie
=, busincss dealings and their objects
are 1T forth rs follows:
90 promotc the recognition oi the
wor,hlness OF all legitimate occupations
aud 20 dignity each member occupa-
t,on as affording him an opportunity 70
serve society.
IN husipcsS and professions
..To increase the efficiency oi each
member bv the development OF I'M
nroyed IDEAS and business methods.
10 stimulate the desire OF each mem
- ~ ~ ~ service 20 his fellow men
and society in general
,,To nronote the specializing OF ac-
o,iaintance As an opportunity ior ~ io'
and an aid 10 success.
ITO quicken the interest OF each mem
- 4, ~ nubhc welfare OF his COM
munity and TO cooperate with olhefS u
civIc. social commercial, and mouS'F'a'
development. J., ,o;.,.;oo
The second luncheon club aSsocat1on 70!
~ ~ founded-the lnternal'onaa ~.
vans Club was organized ~ 'otfo''
January :. 1918, by group oi business
men. who took a their name org =
lndian origin, which STANDS LOT tI.c ~,
srryaocc of the Golden Rulc IN prIVa'e'
,t,tc sncial and business lite
Tho kiwanis also aims g promo'e w.
spirit az fratcrnalism among h'iSeneSS
AND profcSsional men and one q
,,,a,n objects is to discuss ana SttiiN
,hc science of business building ana 70
prnmnte corporation between ~ iltl's-
hcrs in the development OF inc Naiio'S
lines they represent
We Build" is the motto oi me NJ
Wanians. who are also advocating tiia'
in she present day of reconstruction
ssane thinking must prevail against
avaririousness and greed.
Among its distinguished members inc
l<,uanians boast Of President Harding, q
cbart.r member of the Marion, p, club,
the Prince Of Wales, member OF Mont
real club. and President Obregon q
Ncxico. meml,er Of Texas club
The Kiwaris now hss 54S clubs Win 2
membership Of more than 5o;uoo. -
International offices are IN Chicago.
The Youngest Of the business luncheon
clnhS i The Lions. who were ORGANIZED
in Chicago in June 1917, At a meeting
~ various independent organiZatlonS
and Since that time has increased 70 ~
clubs with a membership OF more than
20OOO
The Lions cater To the Younger buSl-
ness and professional men and stand ioI
loyaltv to country, community ana
home. individual integrity IN thought
word and deed. one flag and one lan-
glare. new ideals, new hopes, new am
hitions IN business and profession
and service founded on the golden rue.
The Lions have taken as their slogan.
'Tihertv. Intelligence. our nation
safety
The principles Of the Lions provide
Full and hearty cooperation With q,
her clubs. the Chamber of COmmercel
and other civic and commercial organi-
cations. in all movements IN the com
munitv which seek to promote any
hetterment, civic, industrial or educa-
tional. and any plans looking towards
the elimination of class distinction.
Promotion OF public health, hygiene
and sanitation, especially among those
who need instruction and guidance 10
the care and feeding OF children.
Being an organization thoroughly
loval 70 our government i Is our
speeial interest to advance education IN
the language, customs, ideals and gov
ernment of our country. especially
among adults of foreign birth.
Strict adherence to the highest code
Of ethics in business and social relations
The biggest asset of any nation being
is people, one of the cardinal points OF
I.ionisnn is the cultivation of q spirit of
genuine brotherhood among men
The Lions headquarters are in Chi
cago.