Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-08-05

With gathering forces, Montana al
wanians descended upon Great FAILS
Friday in the opening of the two-day
sessions of the district. Evening saw
virtually 200 visitors present and be
tween 30 and 100 more are expected
today for the closing meetings ano
the picnic at the Big dam which Will
complete the program.
They proved a fun-loving crowd OF
business men, as much bent on a holl-
day as on the more serious business
of the convention. The wits. led by
Lester Lobe, Helena's president, in
terjected laughs through business SEES
sions and made the luncheon at noon
and the play times of the convention
day informal get acquainted affairs.
Talks by Kiwanians and representa-
tives of other civic clubs stressed the
civic works to be accomplished. optim-
ism in facing business conditions and
determination to carry their aims as
builders into business and community
life.
Have Noon Luncheon
An outstanding feature of the
Kiwanis opening day was the luncheon
at the Masonic temple, when events
went with the snap that characterlzes
the usual kiwanis club sessions. Or.
c. J. Bresee, after a morning OF activ-
ity. left the music to break forth
spontaneously. with Art Dowse at the
piano to help out.
No set program was followed. mem
bers of the various clubs of the district
speaking on the advantages that his
organization had Over others of the
state.
The Butte club, in a minstrel show
that had its own way of treating the
lack of scenery or costumes, was a hit
with the visitors. In three minutes 1t
ran the gamut of the usual minstrel
production. /.
Little Janice Hoppe, daughter of
Eiwanian and Mrs. Ollie Hoppe of
Billings. was a feature in a series of
Kiwanis songs, leading the club mem
bers in a closing nunbe
Armour Welcomes Visitors
Following the opening of the con
vention in the palm room of Hotel
Rainbow. with songs led by DIR. c. j.
Bresee of Great Falls and Art Dowse
at the piano, and invocation by the
Rev. Leo l.. Totten, Mayor r. NJ.
Armour, q Kiwanian, welcomed the
visitors.
ut is significant" he said, that at
the time when the luncheon clubs of
the nation are putting their efforts to
the task of building up the citizenship,
we are faced with situations that most
demand such characteristics on the
part of our people. In these meetings
of men, we will find that we are de
veIoping the men who will be the lead
ers in state and nation
Claire Flint, president Of the Great
Falls club, gave his welcome as a big
handshake with the visitors instead OF
the usual speech.
II. r. Johnson. president Of the
Great Falls Rotary club, offered the
aid of that organization in making the
visiting Kiwanians welcome TO the city.
He stressed the many lines OF work
open to civic services Of the clubs
Says Clubs Achieve
Every member Of these civic organ
izations, Kiwanis. Rotary and Civilian,
can be proud Of the place that his
organization is taking he said.
The welcome Of the Commercial
club was extended by J.. L. Galloway,
president. He spoke briefly on The
possibilities if the motto of the club.
Eve Build" is lived up TO in civic bfe.
He urged the need for a business
citizenship"
Walter L. Pope of Missoula. Lester
Lobe of Helena and District Governor
George Smell of Billings responded to
the addresses of welcome. Lobe said