The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1922-02-03
ROTARIANS ENTERTAIN
THEIR DIST. GOVERNOR

CLAYTON Rotary Club by having as
it's guests District Governor Harvey
d. Parker, of Greeley, Colorado, and
his good wife.
Promptly at seven o'clock the Ho-
tarians, Rotaryanns and visitors be-
gan TO assemble in the basement OF
the M. f. Church, where a three
course dinner had been prepared. |
The serving was under the direction
of Miss Howarth, our efficient do
nestle science teacher, and some OF
her High School girls. To say that
the service was ne plus ultra is put
ting it mildly, because anything done
by our high school faculty with the
aid Of the students is always perfec-
tion
The tables were arranged to rep
resent a large rotary wheel. In
the middle OF the wheel was a min
iature flag staff. To this was at
tached an American flag. Just as
the Rotarians and guests had gather
ed about the festive board, the SER
geant-at-arms, Monty" raised the
flag and the whole crowd joined in
singing America" l."
After this, grace was said by Rev.
"Luns."
Our worthy president, T. H., in an
appropriate manner introduced ms
Exeellency, Governor Harvey.
Next in order Mrs. 9Bowery" IN
very appropriate manner intro
,uced Mrs. Harvey d. Parker.
fluffy" was called TO talk to us
on 'The Cooperation Of Rotary with
our Public Schools In few well
chosen words he laid the foundation
of this work and introduced Mr.. Joe
TianO. president of the Senior High
school class. Mr. Tiano made a
hrief but forCeful talk on this sub
ieot "plunk" then introduced the
two boys to whom he is Big Bro
iher" namely, his own son, Wade,
and Charles Edmondson. Each re-
sponded and made pleasing talks on
school subject. Following them, Mr.,
Walter Selvy was called upon and
he responded with a fine talk on
the general backing the Rotary Clun
has given the schools and the in-
spiratien it has been to the young
men and women of our schools tC
lead them to higher attainments
Each talk was we'll delivered anC
carried a message Of much thought
Il shows what our club is doing fol
our boys and girls.
At this time, Miss Dorothy Lewis
and Miss Elsie Bristol sang a duet II
their usual pleasing manner. Al
though the Rotarians and visitors
cheered until they were exhausted
these young ladies refused to re
spond again at this time, but in
few minutes appeared upon tn
scene as members of a girls sex
lette and rendered several number
which were highly enjoyed by al
They were accompanied by Mis-
Amy Whitson of the high schoo
whose work always shows its wort
through the young people whom sh
is training
Governor Harvey was again in
troduced and gave a very pleasin
and instructive address.
He began his address by giving u
a general review of his trip to Edln
hurgh, Scotland, last summer, wher
he attended the international Ro
tary meeting. He then talked o
Rotary and what it means He sum
med the whole thing up in the FOL
lowing lines entitled;
"What My Guide Shall BE"
To respect my country, my pre-
fessiOn and myself.
To be honest and fair with my fe
lowmen, as I expect them to be hor
est and square with me.
To be a loyal citizen Of the Unite
States OF America.
To be loyal TO my chosen state az
community.
To speak Of it with praise, and a
always as a trustworthy custodia
Of its good name.
To speak kindly of my neighb
and never in a disparaging way.
To be a man whose name carri
weight wherever il goes.
To base my expectations Of n
ward on a solid foundation Of SO
vice rendered.
To be willing to pay the price
success in honest effort.
To look upon my work as an o
p0rlunily 70 be seized Vlth-tQy q