The Coconino sun., 1923-06-15

The American Legion AuXiliary's
third annual department convention
has Just been brought to close, and
the delegates from other points of the
state as we'll as cur own members,
feel that this convention truly was the
most inspirational one held so far.
Flagstaff's women have proven them
selves royal hostesses, and the cool
mountain air of this region has given
many a southern delegate a new lease
on life for the next few months. The
interest and attendance shown at the
many meetings, and the almost 100
per cent attendance from the several
units in Arizona prove that this or
ganization must be nationally consid-
cred as a sister and helper of the
American Legion. These women, a
great number of whom have lost low
ed ones in the great sacrifice, or if
not lost there, gone and joyfully well
coined home again, are the earnest,
untiring workers in great field. So
much has been done, and so vastly
much more can be accomplished in the
various fields to which they have ac-
cess, that the years stretch before
them in an almost endless array. But,
were women ever known to lay down
the burden Of any work, however great
it might be?
Monday Forenoon
The session was called to order on
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock by. the
department president, Mrs. S. H. Bow
yer, and so varied and extensive were
the many reports that we can only
give them very brief mention.
Mrs. C. E. Phillips, president of Mark
A. Moore unit of Flagstaff, delivered
a beautiful address Of welcome
Mrs A. L. Gustetter of Nogales
presented her report as department
treasurer, Mrs. j. NJ Brown of Phoe
nix her report as historian, Mrs. 0.
S. Mcpherson of Tucson her report
as secretary and report on national
convention at New Orleans by Mrs.
J. c. Wilson of Wilcox.
Mrs. r. L. Hoyal of Douglas, re-
partment vice-president, who claimed
to be a lengthy talker, proved so elo-
quent that considerable more along
the same line would have been well
comed
The presentation of handsome low
ing cup to the Prescott unit as a prize
for the highest gain in the member
ship drive, was the next thing on the
program, and was graciously received
by members of Prescott Auxiliary.
The report Of Mrs. HI. D. South
worth of the Prescott unit, national
executive committeewoman, was one
of the most interesting reports of the
program. It had to do with many
phases of the national hospital well
fare work accomplished during the
past year. Mrs. Soathworth attend
ell the national conventions at both
New Orleans and indianapolis, and re-
ports splendid advancement along
many lines.
president, who has given such devoted
service during the past year, gave an
enlightening report which touched the
hearts of all present.
Monday Afternoon
In the afternoon an address by Mrs
f. s. Culm of Tucson on Welfare
and Republication" "Reconstruc-
tion," BY Mrs. J. C. Wilson of Will
cox; "Americanisrn," by Mrs. p. L.
Hoyal of Douglas; Legislation" by
Mrs. Ernest r. Hall Of Phoenix;
Child Welfare" by Mrs. F. j. Lunn
of Globe; Memorial" by Mrs. F. c..
Curtis, Flagstaff, ana Finance" by
Mrs F. 3. Townsend Of Phoenix
These helped to fill a very crowded
afternoon. Several committee reports
were included, after which the Wins
low and Flagstaff ladies entertained
at reception and tea, with Mrs. c..
A. Keller and Mrs f. C. Mills as
active hostesses. Mrs. Dickinson,
president Winslow unit, and other
prominent Winslow workers, poured.
Tuesday
After the regular roll call, salute
and invocation, Mrs. Curtis Of Flag
staff played beautiful piano selec-
tion written for the American Legion,