The daily times., 1921-08-12


man Of the Educational committee.
to the chair, and introduced Mr..
Frank Hassell, who had been assign
ed to give a resume of the work Of
the International Rotary convention
at Edinburg This he did in most
admirable way in the short time al
lotted him. Mr. Hassell explained
that several pages in the Rotarian,
the official organ of the organization
had been devoted to the subject. He
said that the committee on constitu-
ion and by laws decided not to
change them as there were % dis
tricts objecting The British asso-
citation of Rotary clubs asked per-
mission to be allowed to adopt ma
tional organization. The commit
tee did not recommend this as it
would be departure from the usual
procedure, and reversal of form.
The committee also recommended
that the matter of classification be
not over done, in that too many as
sociated with one business, and
classified under departments of that
first intent of Rotary. Mr.. Hassell
gave specific illustrations of the
meaning of this. Absent members
on business connected with Rotary
NAV have credit for attendance by
notifying the secretary of their
clubs.
Much attention is given by the or
ganization to boys work, as the great
est possible work the clubs can un-
dertake. Members were urged to
see that the boys remain in school,
and thus help the teachers, to pick
them out certain boys in their COM
munit:es, take an interest in them
and instruct them in every good way.
To go into the public schools and
make addresses on their particular
line of calling. To connect up with
the churches of their affiliatiOn and
encourage the boys to identify
themselves with the churches.
The attitude of the business man
and Rotarian to a community. 1t
was set out that he is purchasing
agent for the community, and should
be in,5ued with the idea of service
to his customers and the public as
a whole.
President Hilley then introduced
Rev. Mr.. Love. In his Introductory
Iya Mr. uiI1ou Sn0lyo 0f tho work
of the Educational committee, and
the efforts to handle their work in
a way to get the most out of Rotary.
He said that the basis and genius
of education is to accept what man
has to give and add to that. The
committee he said did not pretend to
know it all 1t wanted to learn and
would give an opportunity TO every
member to contribute his store of
thought and experience for the COM
mon good of all.
President Hilley said that Rotary
clubs had been organized in twenty
two countries of the world, and in 2
wears har gained 66 2-3 percent un-
til there were HOW % CLUBS Will
10000 members.
A feature of the evening was the
singing led by Mr.. j. o. Bryson here
in the interest of Community Service.
Mrs. Bryson accompanied on the
piano. Mr. Bryson possesses splen-
did voice, and in addition to leading
the club in singing gave several solos
which induced prolonged applause.
Secretary Williams read letter
from Mr. Frank Miller who sent
donation of $1,000 for the associated
charities as is customary on the
birthdays of the members. Mr. Cliff
ford Burden sent $500 for the
same cause The gentlemen did not
say how old they are.
letter from Mr.. Knott was read
expressive of his deep appreciation
of flowers and attentions in his re-
cent irreparable loss.
Also a letter from Mr.. r. A. Tur-
lington expressive of appreciation of
the messages from Rotarians at his
departure for Baltimore where he is
making his future home.
A letter was read from President
Joe Turner regarding weekly meet
ings which a number of clubs have
adopted.
A letter from the Kansas City Ro-
tary Club which entertains the Ma
tiona1 Convention of the American
Legion, saying they would be pleased
to have the names of the members of
the Legion from this club who will
attend. It was found there are a
number of Legiona1res in this club,
and that DR. Sa1iha fhe commandant