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page.
So we find in every community
where the intellectual standards are
high there is an assistant to mental
progress in the form of a Literary
Society. 1t is by no means a small
element in mental growth for it Of
ten forms the nucleus, around which
are all working for the same general
purpose, mental, moral and spiritual
uplifting.
These societies are by no means
new as they have been in existence
for hundreds of years in all civilized
countries. But the class of people
who attend them and receive their
benefits have entirely changed in less
than a century. 1t is this change in
membership that has caused them to
be real power in the land instead Of
a place where few highly cultured
persons gather to sip tea or some-
thing else and discuss some philo-
sophical questions.
As far as we know the Literary
Societies had their origin among the
Ancient Greeks. More than 500 years
before the Christian Era this form of
society was well known in parts of
the world where education had Sc
cured foothold and the tiny flame
Of civilization had commenced to be
seen. There the profound thinkers
gathered and discussed the various
subjects which attracted their atten-
tion, and as result largely of these
oral discussions came most of the
philosophic thought that has been
such blessing to the modern world.
When the tramp of the ruthless
warrior obliterated the center of cul-
ture from the map, and civilization
spread westward to other lands there
also went the work of the Literary
Society and so it came down to our
day and has grown in usefulness as
it has grown in age.
A century ago these organizations
were attended only by what they were
pleased to term the "Better Glass" of
people which included only those of
exceptional literary attainments, or
those who possessed wealth and
could enjoy the wits of others. No
one thought of the common people
attending such meetings for in those
days none of them possessed suffici-
ent education to appreciate their
work much less, to take in their pro-
ceedings.
This was particularly true in Great
Britain where the only clubs provided
for working men and their families
were the taverns, or as we know them
the saloons.
With the invention Of machinery
Woman's enterprise., 1922-05-05

the conditions of the laborer grew
better and their children enjoyed the
blessings of an education and soon
we find them invading the exclusive
field of the favored few, the Literary
Society, and it was not long until they
commenced to carry off honors. Then
the world discovered that its most
powerful intellectual element had
lain dormant throughout all ages, and
only now is claiming its proper place
in the affairs of mankind.
In our own country the working
people assumed an important place
century before they did in England
for as we had no nobility from which
to select our rulers they all might
arise from the common walks of life.
1t was in the discussion of political
| questions in these societies that our
people first realized that it was possi-
bic to have a government conducted
by the people themselves, and when
the ideas spread far enough resulted
in the organization which we now
have to call the United States.
So we see what a splendid influence
the Literary Societies have had in our
| land and we confidently look for even
greater things for the future.
We have no accurate statistics to
show how many Of these organizations
there are today nor do we know their
membership, but nearly every hamlet
and country community that contains
intellectual leaders has some form of
a Literary Society though it may be
called by another name. The inau-
ence of these societies on the country
as whole can hardly be overestimat-
ed and they are a great power for
good in any place where they are
established.
The societies should be made just
as democratic as possible. They
should be attended by persons with
the most elementary kind Of educa-
tion as well as by those who are co.,
lege and university graduates. The
latter may have to furnish large
share of the talent to run it, but the
former will receive great benefits
from what they hear, and by freely
mingly with the most cultured people
among whom they live.
There is often wonderful talent
lying dormant among the people, and
these societies develop it and make
brilliant men and women out Of those
who did not know they possessed any
special talent. Many young man
has been persuaded against his will
to take part in a debate or some other
part in a program, and has surprised
himself as we'll as his neighbors by
showing real talent along some line
Many brilliant professional men were
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VALUE OF A LITERARY
CLUB TO A COMMUNITY

Educational methods are vastly diff
ferent today from that Of only few
years ago. Our purely classical
schools have broadened until the chill
dren are able to 60 through vocational
and trade schools and be able to enter
productive industry as soon as grad
uation is over. Formerly when a
youth finished school he was of no
use to anyone until he went to some
other school and learned something
practical.
Not only have we made great
changes in the kinds of schools, but in
the methods of training in all Of
them. Now we learn by actual ex-
Woman's enterprise., 1922-05-05

rather than private, health needs en-
phasis. Children can be shown how
their health effects their neighbor;
why money spent for health boards
is an investment we'll with the making
for every school teacher responsible
for the physical welfare Of children
at school. If it is wrong for the
! teacher to neglect school hygiene how
culpable is the parent who neglects
home hygiene? She tourist before
undertaking a journey of any distance
in his automobile, sees to it that an
expert mechanic inspects the minut-
est part of the machinery, in order
that his journey may be safe. Is the
home as solicitous about the human
machinery which it starts out on its
journey to school? Is not this the
most vital of all occasions when par
ents should inform themselves Of the
physical defects of his child, if any,
what defects need precautions on the
part of the school should be taken for
his good?
We have come to realize that with
out ideals, purposes, determination,
one is not likely to accomplish what
he could with them. Without i'm
provements in methods of doing
things we cannot do them most eco
nomically. Bodily conditions and the
influence of environment are so vital
that they demand closer attention
than they are given. 1t cannot be
denied that there is positive correc-
tion between physical defects and
failure Of normal progress in our
schools. Malnutrition, bad teeth and
defective hearing are the most pow
erful retarding influences encountered
by school children. The results of de-
fective hearing induce defective
scholarships in general and defective
speech in particular.
Nose and throat trobule, poor teeth,
malnutrition, adenoids, show conclu-
sively poor mental work.
No amount Of mental acumen can
take the place of physical vigor. The
happiness and final usefulness of the
individual is limited by his ability to
perform the duties of life energeti-
cally and joyously. There can be no
true and lasting culture unless it is
founded upon the basis of a strong,
we'll balanced body and vigorous
health.
The home and the school are the
agencies that working together will
bring about the harmonious develop
ment Of complete we'll rounded growth
of the child.
MISS PAULINE MIZZE SCOTT.
Scott, La.
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LOUISIANA CLUBS
Continued from page 1n

\o'''Aoeo from page III
fund.- which Is steadily growing. Sew
eral new names will be voted on at
the next meeting.
Inc chapter accepted with appreci-
a1lon from Rev. Wallace Cliff an invi-
ta1lon to worship at the Presbyterian
church Sunday, April %, at which
time ne will deliver a special mes
sage to D. A. R. members on the SUBJ
Ject OF their Organizations Work,
Ideals, etc.
All members of the Sons Of the
Revolution, are especially invited to
participate in this service, which will
lnaugurate an annual custom in Mon
roe as is universal in other cities
Mrs. Frank Stubs, as leader of the
program for the afternoon, gave a
splendid paper and discussion on the
powers of Congress-" The subject
was especially interestingly discussed.
After adjournment the hostess, as
sisted by her mother, Mrs. David
Blackshear, served delicious con-
fectionery course, each guest receiv-
ing a rose corsage. The social hour
following was very much enjoyed by
those present who were Mesdames
Frank Stubbs, A. G. Cook, E. L. Ow-
ems, R. B. Frizell, NJ. S. Mcclure,
Victor Barringer, Fred Thatcher, Guy
Stubbs, R. L. Morrison, Annie Fer
rand Of Colorado Springs.
Business Music Meeting Held.
The regular business meeting Of
the Central Music committee of Mon
roe Community Service was held at
Hotel Monroe last evening at 6:3O
o'clock. Mrs. J. E. Doughtie, general
chairman, served the members Of the
committee with a fine dinner which
was enjoyed by all. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hays, Rev.
Wallace Cliff, Mrs. Walter Smith,
Lean Hammonds, Mrs. F. C. Holden,
Rev. J. L. Evans, Mrs. Susie Harris,
Mr.. Lowery Jefferson, R. W. Ger
many, Mrs. A. w. Waddill, Mr.. Gene
Houston, Mrs. E. L. Owens and w.
C. Bechtold.
Revised bylaws covering the work
Of the music division Of Monroe Com
munNy Service were presented by Mr..
Bechtold, which were unanimously
adopted. The bylaws set forth the
object of this division to create in
terest throughout the entire commune
ty in musical endeavor, to assist all
musical organizations and groups in
their musical programs and activities,
to encourage and assist in mass sing
ing, to present operatic selections and
light opera, to conduct community
and neighborhood sings, to organize
and maintain a community chorus, to
encourage and assist in the formation
of community glee clubs, choruses,
bands and orchestras, to promote and
encourage music in public schools, to
train and supply song leaders and car
ry out such other plans as will pro-
mote a COMMUNICATIVE musical pro-
gram. The object of this division will
be promoted through the following
organized departments: I, commune
ty sing; 2, community chorus; 3, COM
munity band and orchestra; 4, music
week; 5, music memory contest; 6,
music library; 7, public school music
and such other departments as the
community needs may require.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-05-05
HEALTH A CIVIC OBLIGATION

The school exicts not only for the
welfare of each child in attendance
but also for the welfare of the stats
and the nation. We hear much these
days about the conservation of nat.
ural resources, but we generally have
in mind those material things that
nature has lavished upon US such as
fertile soil, forests of valuable tim
Der, and mineral deposits of great
value. These are very important
considerations, but conservation mean:
more than this. When applied to
human life in it's broadest sense, it
means the intelligent care of the
health and vigor of our people, in
tellectually, physically and morally,
The greatest asset of an individual
as we'll as of the state, is trained in.
telligence, controlled by high moral
ideals, and made effective and sane
through vigorous physical powers.
School life must therefore be organ
lied and directed to strengthen and
conserve these powers, else the high
est interests of all cannot be prop
erly maintained. The school life of
children furnishes the best social op-
portunity for the development of this
highest sore Of conservation. The
health and vigor of the people of a
nation is the only, firm foundation
upon which moral, intellectual and
spiritual supremacy can be built, if
this fact is not made more significant,
intellectual progress will cease and
moral delinquency will increase at a
rapid rate. The time has come when
our teachers must recognize that
larger attention must be given to ply
sical well-being and normal physical
development. One division of school
hygiene has to do with physical invir-
onment Of the child during his school
life, the other taken cognizance of the
laws of mental hygiene illustrated by
the proper adjustment of the SUBJ
jects Of the cirriculum to the mental
powers and needs Of children. The
unfortunate evils which prohibit the
workings of these two divisions of
school hygiene are first, compelling
children to congregate in a school
house for the sake of acquiring an
education, and being unable to pro-
vide them with sufficient pure air,
god light, and comfortable seats, the
other is the teacher, either ignorant
or neglectful of the laws of mental
economy, who irritates or balks the
mind in its natural desire to acquire
that which it can normally assimilate.
The mind may be warped as we'll as
he spinal column. Health is a civic
obligation, yet diseases are still per-
mittable to make havoc with Ameri-
can Commerce because the National
Government does not apply to its
own limits the standards which it has
successfully applied to Cuba and Pan
anna.
In forty-fve states and territories
the teaching Of hygiene with special
reference to alcohol, and tobacco is
made compulsory.
This subject no doubt is the most
vital to the child, to the home, to
industry, to social. welfare and to edu-
cation itself. Hygiene should be so
taught that children will cultivate
habits of health and see clearly the
relation of health and vitality to pres.
ent happiness and future efficiency.
Social rather than personal, public
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
American Legion
Thanked For Offer

The following letter of thanks has
been received by the local post of
the American Legion:
Headquarters Eighth Corps Area,
Fort Sam Houston, Tex, April 26, ~
Major Isaac L. Garrison,
Phoenix. Ariz.
Dear Sir:
The commanding general directs
me TO acknowledge receipt of your
tender of your services gratis for the
physical examination and immuniza-
tion of c. NJ. T. c. recruits and to
express the high appreciation of your
patriotic attitude and spirit OF CO.
operation as demonstrated by your
notice This spirit of CO. operation
and interest in projects of national
import among the thinking elements
and professions is tremendous asset
to the nation.
In order to facilitate examination
it is suggested that you communi-
cate with the local officers of the Or
ganized Reserves, adjutant of the
American Legion. local chairman of
the NJ. It. C. association and secre-
tary of the chamber of commerce,
who are interested in the recruiting
campaign.
Yours sincerely.
GEORGE CHASE LEWIS.
1t. Col. goth Infantry,
Officer in Charge of C. NJ. T. c.
Affairs
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
ARLzoNA REPUBIcAN PHoEN FRIDAY MORNING. 2

closing of school exercises and final
tests.
Class day program will be Monday,
May 15.' A play will be given by the
class entitled Happy School Days"
Monday night. The closing exercises
for the other grades will be given
Wednesday night and on Thursday
night. May Is. will be commencement
exercises The sixth grade won the
attendance banner for April.
Gwendoiyn Nelson left on Satur-
day for California to spend a year
with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Van Dyke of Layerne, Calf.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Lewis, Ruth
Elan and Lucy Tatum drove to
Roosevelt lake Sunday by way Of
Miami A large string Of fish was
the reward for the days outing.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
EVENTSOF INTEREST
IN ROOSEVELT DIST.

The Roosevelt Parent Teacher as
sociation vii hold the last meeting
of the year Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the music room of the
school. The subject for the day will
be Arizona An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged. Mrs. Wy
lie Leeper will read and pupils of
the sixth grade will contribute to
the program group OF poems. The
last vote for the picture "Sir Galahad''
will be taken. There is close race
between the third and the eighth
grades fol the ownership of the pic
ture. Tea will be served in the patio.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
for an all day session on Wednesday
in the Neighborhood house. A picnic
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12

LUNCHEON will be served at noon and
a special missionary program has
been arranged by Mrs. Fred Kiser for
the afternoon. The hostesses for the
day are Mrs. Kiser and Mrs. E. r.
Bellingham.
The Mozart club viii hold its last
meeting for the year in Neighbour
hood house Thursday afternoon at 5
o'clock. Mrs. l.. p. Hedgpeth, the
director. announces an unusually in
teresting program. and all members
are urged to be present.
Fiddle and company viii give a
varied musical program Thursday
evening in Neighborhood house, spon-
sored by the Roosevelt Neighborhood
club, Mrs. A. Henderson Stockton.
contrAlto. will render some vocal se-
lections. Meredith .Bishon will give
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12

violin numbers and Marion McGinty
viii give a group of piano selections
The usual admittance fee will be
asked.
A special meeting of the board OF
directors of the Roosevelt Neighbor-
hood library has been called by the
president, Rev. q. r. Bellingham for
Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
Roosevelt school. A full attendance is
desired as there are number of inn
portant business matters to be dis
cussed.
The Roosev elt Neighborhood club
will give the regular fortnightly club
dance Friday evening in Neighbor-
hood house, Members of the club
will act as chaperones.
A massmeeting was called on Mon
day evening to consider the proposal
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12

to vote On bonds for an electrical
system for +he district. The object
of the meeting was to give every one
an opportunity to freely discuss the
proposal C. c Cragin, general man
ager of the Water Users association,
was present to assist the trustees in
answering questions in regard to the
proposal; the various legal phases
were covered by e, A. Shoupe.
For the convenience of those who
would like to contribute news items
for this column of the Republican. a
news box" will be placed in Roeser's
store Also a phone call TO HIP
will take care Of the item. Items are
assembled on Monday. All papers
must be signed.
The children and teachers are all
very busy with preparations for the
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
Graduating Class
To Present PLAY

The graduating class of the Creigh-
ton school will present the play The
Merchant of Venice Up to Date" in
the school auditorium on Friday
evening. May IL, beginning promptly
at Sis.
The class this year numbers 20 and
the following will receive their di-
plomas at the close of school: Anna
Edwards, Louise Templin, Eleanor
Perry. Elizabeth Powers, Helen Eler-
ick, Cecil Woodward Edith Cham
pion, Una Webb. Homer Hughes,
Frank Fiori. William Hedgpeth, Mid
get Viliborghi, Edwin Sweet, Mary
Fish, Mercedes Graham, John Bar
rett, Harold Cooper, Veta Hall, New
ton Holmes and Ronald Richards.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
MAYOR HARMON
To TOSS FIRST
BALL OF GAME
Big Attendance Is Now As
sured For The Rotary
KiWanis Baseball Game
Saturday At Riverside
Park

Desiring that their game have a
fitting ''big league" opening cere-
mony. the managers of the Rotary
and Kiwanis baseball teams have Sc
cured the services of Mayor Lon
Harmon and City Manager w. c.
Foster to throw and catch respec-
lively the first ball prior to the start
of the feature battle Saturday after
noon. The game. because of the eX-
tensive plans made for it, promises
To Lrove more interesting than any
thing Of its kind ever held at River
side park.
The old adage: "once baseball
player always a baseball player,
seems to be borne out in the case
of the city manager. When requested
yesterday to perform On Saturday,
Mr. Foster raised his hand and Wig
gled a crooked finger, one OF which
he said had been broken in a game
back in the early '90s when he played
on the Peoria, ILL.,, team. Eager TO
get back into the fray, Mr.. Foster
Immediately agreed to play" stating
he would rather throw the horsehide
than attempt to catch it. However.
as the usual big league ceremony
provides that "E1is Honor toss the
call, which Mayor Harmon prefers to
Go, it will be up to Mr.. Foster to
manage" TO catch same.
Because of the many features con-
nected with the baseball game. in
Guiding the Junior C. of C. perform
ance, Elton Kunselman, movie pho-
tographer. will be on hand with his
camera to take shots" for Pathe
News.
Players in Pink of Condition
Managers of both the Rotary and
Kiwanis teams report their players
in tiptop condition. Claudius Jones
and George Judson, rival hurlers, say
they never felt better for battle.
Yesterday witnessed the close of two
weeks strenuous practice for both
teams, and today the players will
hold light workouts to keep their
muscles in prime shape.
Peggys Bloomer Girl team, which
win meet the Junior c. of C. players
in the preliminary game, defeated the
Prescott team yesterday afternoon, 6
to 5, in the Mile High city. They
will arrive in Phoenix tonight ard
will quarter at the Y. w. C. A.
Ticket sales for the game to date
indicate there will be a monster
crowd in attendance, and it is be-
lieved considerable money viii be
raised to aid the various Phoenix
charities for which the afternoons
fiesta has been arranged.
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The famous British academy at
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TURKISH BATH TOWELS, AT $4
A DOZEN. OR EACH. AT 35c

Extra heavy double threaded towels in a real bath
size; very absorbent; shown in plain white or with
blue borders Special at $40o dozen, 0Eo
each, at OON
-(Basement)
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
$3.50 COLORED PORCH
SPREADS. AT EACH. S2.75

Size SOx9O inch; heavy crochet spreads in pink
or blue; absolutely fast colors. The CD TX
$3.50 sellers offered at each, QAstO
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The famous British academy a
Sandhurst is 100 years old.
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