Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-16
ROTARY CLUB
ENTERTAINED
BY ATHLETES
Leavitt Tells of Plans Made
by State Cities to Aid
Youngsters.

1t was Fathers and Sons day at the
Rotary luncheon, and it was q day OF
Real Sport for a part of the pro-
gram furnished by the boys.
Under the direction of Leon Clark,
athletic director of the 7. M. G. A., a
number of boys gave a demonstration
of how the kids, can box over at the
~" First there were two rounds
by Adolph Ringer and Sterling De
Pratu. There was also boxing IN q
barrel by Willis Yardnall and Harold
Moe. Following this, under the d.
rection Of Rotarian George Sanford,
two boys gave what was called a skull
breaking contest. The contestants
were John Romonstad and James "a
die. Each boy wore a skull protector
and was blind folded. An egg was
fastened to the head Of each boy and
then they were turned loose with two
big stuffed clubs to see who could
break the egg on the other boys head
first.
Leavitt Speaks
Following the fun, Scott Leavltt
was introduced, as a Rotarian who
had won distinction by being elected
to the congress of the United States,
and he responded with an earnest eu-
logy upon the Importance of boy work
and the far reaching results that come
out of it. The speaker found cause
for congratulation of Rotary mas
much as during his recent political
trips over the state, he had found al
most every club interesting itself IN
boys work. This was true at Havre
where they have a camp out of town
for the boys of that city. In Lewis
town, he found that they were max
ing a survey to find out what could
be done for the youth. At Miles City,
there was being maintained on an is
land, Camp Cheyenne, where the boys
of Miles City and Glendive were en-
joying summer recreation. At Liv-
ingston, the same problem was recelv-
ing attention. Indeed, this was n
of the outstanding subjects at the in
ternational convention of Rotary for
1922. Mr.. Leayitt then emphasized
the value that comes to the father, as
he looks at the future through the
eyes of youth as well as the high ideals
of citizenship that are being promot-
ed. The speaker said that reform
comes through %implanting Of ideas, the
Importance then of doing this worthy
work is TO be highly commended in the
protection and wholesome develop
ment Of the nation.
Prepare for Christmas
Frank Brown called the attention
of Rotarians to the fact that Christ
mas is approaching and asked people
to advise him Of toys which they could
contribute for poor children. He
urged that this work he done early SO
that the toys may be repaired where
this is necessary. A committee will
be appointed soon to carry forward
this work. In the meantime, call
Frank Brown, telephone 9465.
II. A. Templeton outlined a plan for
a free will community offering in be
hall of the Near East relief. He call
ed attention to the fact that a critical
situation exists since the destruction
at Smyrna because of the loss of sup
plies which otherwise would have
reached hungry and starving children.
Mr.. Templeton said that publicity
would be given to this matter in due
course and hat boxes would be plac-
ed in various public places on Friday
morning where anyone could drop IN
what be might feel inclined to give.