Arizona republican., 1921-09-09
250 BALES IF PIMA
 COTTON SOLD AT 26
 30CENTS| IN MESA

MESA, Seut S-Approximately 250 bales of cotton have been sold in Mesa within the last two days at figures ranging from 26 to 30 cents a pound for number 2 grade. Prac- tically all buyers in the valley who are in the market for cotton partici- pated in the purchases. 30 cents be- ing paid for the greater part of the cotton disposed of.
 In contrast to conditions a few weeks ago when 1t seemed that cot ton could be had at almost any price, there are now more buyers than sell CTS in the field, 1t was said Thursday. An active market has been available the greater part of this week and small lots of cotton have been picked up here and there, aggreg ating about 250 bales from the Mesa district, it was estimated. Most of the sales have been of distress cotton.
 Mesa business men and cotton growers alike are manifesting keen interest in the renewed activity in the cotton market and practically all are optimistic over prospects for a more profitable season this fall
 Rotarians Meet
 The Mesa Rotary club held its reg ular meeting Wednesday evening at the Episcopal church guild, 20 of the local members and eight fom Phoenix attending. A chicken lunch was served by the wives of the Rotarians. Dan Coilett. presided as chairman as- sisted by H. E. Hendrix and H. G. Bush gave the service talk. Rota- rians who have been away on their vacations were called upon to give an account of their trips, outstanding features of which were the hard luck tales of those who had ventured into the mountains and summer resorts of northern Arizona.
 Surprise for Violin Teacher
 Miss Leola Pomeroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Pomeroy of South Robson street, was the guest of honor at pleasing surprise party Wednes- day evening at the Second ward chapel. Miss Pomeroy has within the past season Instructed an orchestra of young people ranging in age from 6 to 20 years. All of them played violils and it was necessary to com mence with the beginners lessons in most cases. Miss Pomeroy worked ardently and presistently in the in struction of the young musicians and the event of Wednesday evening was in the nature of a reward to her. In the early evening she was charged with giving music lessons free of charge and was placed on trial for the offense. The judge heard ths case and the arguments of the coun- se1 and as a sentence to the young lady His Honor. fined each of the guests present, filled beautiful purse with the fines and presented it ali to Miss Pomeroy with the compli- ments of those present. The orches- tra rendered number of opera selec- tions and refreshments were served xI, nl,,o oir ,f bn or,fn fair ment.
 Program for Teachers Meet
 Teachers in the Mesa High and grammar schools will assemble at the library in the high school building on Saturday morning for their initia conference. The following program will be given at the meeting, it wa. announced Thursday by Superintend- ent Hendrix: Remarks, George w Silverthorn. president Mesa UnioI High school board; "Mesa's Irlteres in Education" Rev. Francis Bloy The Teachers Professional Servic' and Attitude" Fred c. Austin, super intendent of schools, Chandler Some Objective for 1921" H. E Hendrix. superintendent of schools announcements.
 Odd Fellows to Florence
 Odd Fellows from the valley in yaded the town or Florence InurSua night and participated in celebra ton staged by the lodge in that city With horns blowing and banners fly ing, 10 automobiles carrying member of the I. O. O. F. drove into Mes about o'clock in the afternoon e route to Florence. The motorcad was augmented with the addition ( several cars here carrying local mem bers and more cars were added the party in Chandler.
 Home From the Coast
 Dr. J. E. Drane and son Lawrenc arrived in Mesa Wednesday evenin by automobile from Hollywood, Cali where they passed the simmer. MT Drane and daughter will remain o the coast several weeks yet.
 Few Close On Thursday
 The custom of closing on Thursda afternoons. observed by all busine: houses of this city this summer hs about become obsolete. It was il tended to close on the first thrt Thursday afternoons of this mont
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