The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-22

Immediately TO put into execution the |
inter-city plan of the international or
ganization, T. B. Orr. president of
the club, stated this morning comment |
ing upon the visit of local Kiwanians |
to Gainesville, Texas, Thursday night
TO participate in the program upon
the occasion of the presentation Of
the Gainesville clubs charter.
The Ardmore delegation left on a
special car Thursday afternoon, re-
turning at midnight, They were met at
Gainesville by large group of XII
wanians and following an hours au-
tomobne ride over the city were taken
to the Elks Hall where the presenta-
ton ceremonies and banquet were held.
The Gainesville club, but recently or
ganized comprises 55 members, with
DR.. Charlie Johnson, president
Toastnaster for the occasion was
Dr. David Higgins, who kept his au-
dience in continual state of mirth
with his clever introductions and COM
ments upon the speakers.
splendid program was carried out
The honor guest of the evening was
Kwanian Edward Howell, vice district
governor of Kiwanis club vice presi-
dent Of international Kiwanis and past
district governor who delivered the
charter
What Is Kiwanis
In answer to the question, What is
Kiwanis,' Mr.. Howell told Of its be-
ginning short while ago stating that
at the present time it is an organiza-
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selected business men Of the United
States and Canada, as its members.
He reviewed the conditions which led
up to the idea Of the necessity of such
organizations as Kiwanis, Lions and
Rotary clubs. These organizations
are the result of mans feeling Of OBJ
legation to his fellowman" he said
"Kiwanis believes in cooperation"
he continued. 1T believes in square
dealing, and with your organization in
Gainesville, it means that Gainesville
will be better city. l hereby present
your charter as a symbol OF your
entrance into a cooperative, square
dealing Kiwanis circle Of friendly
brotherhood"
In accepting the charter DR.. Johnson
pledged the cloo to be one which will
strive to be useful, to serve without
selfishness, emphasizing that its men,
bership comprised men who are 100
per cent Americans, and said that
they would assist every organization
which had for it's purpose the help of
humanity.
Rotary Members Present
A particularly pleasing feature Of
the occasion was the presence OF a
number of Rotarians. There was much
friendly bantering among representa-
tives Of the two clubs relative to a re-
cent ball game when the Kiwanians
defeated the Rotarians, but underlying
il all was the feeling Of good fellow
x ship, as was manifested in brief ad
dress by VIII Taylor, president Of the
Rotary club who welcomed the new or
4 ganization and stated that there was
room for all" In conclusion he said,
t"Now, we must all trade our wish
bone for back bone and do things
for Gainesville.
: Others who talked were Granville
y Jones who delivered the welcoming ad-
dress, and Frank Morris of Gaines
vile, J. p. Murrin of Ft. Worth DR.. r.
L. Davidson, Mr.. Orr, Rev. F. w. Golden
Howes James Barron, Mrs. z. T.
Reid and w II. Bailey Of this city.
The club motto I'VE Build" was en-
phasized in all Of the talks.
Messages, welcoming the Gainesville
club into the organization were receiv-
ed from Fox Wood president of the
Oklahoma City Kiwanis club, and from
the secretaries Of the Dallas and
Fort Worth clubs
Selections by the Gainesville Cham
Der OF Commerce band readings by
two gifted and charming young wo'
men Of the Texas city, Miss Ruth
Allen and Miss Wanda Siddall and vo-
cal numbers by Charles Poulter OF
this city with r. c. Tate at the piano
interspersed the talks.
The program opened with all sing
ing America" Guests also joined in
singing Pack Up Your Troubles" and
Kiwanis VIII Shine" Invocation was
pronounced by Kiwanian Rev. Robert
Powell who also dismissed the as.
semblage.
More than 200 guests were seated
at the banquet tables. The hall was
attracdvely decorated with flowers
and the American flags. Souvenir caps
We're distributed and programs in the
club colors were at every plate.
we had splendid time at Gaines
vile President Orr states, and right
now we must begin developing the
inier-city visiting plan. It is q great
thing ana will do more TO promote
the good fellowship and community
spirit throughout the country than any
other one plan
kiwanis Bird Notes
James Barron, the bird that lets
no occasion pass without praising
Kiwanis was in his usual form al
the banquet and sung Kiwanis yir'
tues galore
Although the Ardmore delegation
was informed upon arrival at Gaines
vile at ESQ O'Clock that the meeting
would not c.en before 7:sO o'clock Ki'
wanians Orr. Marvin volverton, Ralph