INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES FOR 1935-1936

President, HARPER GATTON, Madisonville, Kentucky

Immediate Past President, DR. WILLIAM J. CARRINGTON, Atlantic City, New Jersey Vice President, GORDON S. DODINGTON, Toronto, Ontario

Vice President, CLINTON S. HARLEY, University, Seattle, Washington Treasurer, H. G. HATFIELD, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Secretary, FRED. C. W. PARKER, Chicago, Illinois

Trustees elected at the San Antonio Convention

to serve for two years Trustees who will serve the second of the two-year term

to which they were elected at Toronto last year FABER A. BOLLINGER, Atlanta, Georgia

CHARLES

s.

DONLEY, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

c.

HAROLD HIPPLER, Eustis, Florida

A. COPELAND CALLEN, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois EDWIN F. HILL, Washington, D.

c.

VIC H. HOUSHOLDER, Phoenix, Arizona GEORGE E. SNELL, Billings, Montana DR. W. E. WOLCOTT, Des Moines, Iowa

BENNETT

o.

KNUDSON, Albert Lea, Minnesota JAMES M. LYNCH, Florence, South Carolina

FRANK TRAFFORD TAYLOR, K.

c.,

St. Boniface, Manitoba

Elected to serve one-year term caused by vacancy created. by Harper Gatton being elected President CLAUDE A. DOCK, Northwest Detroit, Michigan

Religious Musicale

"With the launching of Kiwanis in 1915, a. new light was flung into the heavens," said Rev. W. Marshall Craig of the Gaston Avenue Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, in the main address on Sunday evening in the Sunken Gar- den open air theatre. "Kiwanis is in a new day. Ideas have completely changed the map of the world. There never was a more opportune time for the practical expression of our ideals than right now. Kiwanis has a great place to promote its ideals, compan- ionship, cooperation, increase world peace and useful service. We know

not what is before us but we must carry on!"

Addresses of welcome were made by Hon. James V. Allred, Governor of the State of Texas, and Joe 0. Naylor, Governor of the Texas-Oklahoma Dis- trict, with response by Immediate Past President Joshua L. Johns; Rabbi Eph- raim Frisch of Temple Beth-El con- ducted the responsive reading; and Rev. E. Lawrence, 0. P., of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, gave the benedic- tion. "In Memoriam" was conducted on behalf of deceased Kiwanians. The nature of this event makes it very ap- propriate for our convention.

Opening Session and Addresses With a full stage setting, supported by all International officers, trustees, district governors and committee chair- men, the International President, Dr.

William J. Carrington of Atlantic City, opened this Nineteenth Annual Conven- tion, presiding throughout the conven- tion with a talent and a wit indicating real genius. The convention theme,

"New Frontiers Challenge Kiwanis Pioneers," was displayed in large book form, the covers being opened impres- sively by Boy Scouts at each session.

In his address to the convention, President Carrington grouped his

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thoughts around the five guiding stars of Religion, Freedom, Democracy, Fi- delity and Hope, emphasizing that in the field of civics Kiwanis can apply pressure against overlapping govern- ment, patronage, wasted money, un- trained officials, and confused account- ing systems.

"The old physical frontiers of David C;rockett are gone, but great human problems loom up on new social hori- zons. Let us blaze our trails by the galaxy of these stars." A masterly ad- dress!

Kiwanis is a business and profes- sional men's organization. It takes sec- ond place to no business organization when it comes to efficiency of operation, so it was appropriate to start out with the reports of the Committee on Fi- nance, A. Copeland Callen, Chairman.

The Treasurer's report by H. G. Hat- field, augmented by printed reports passed out to everyone, stated that Ki- wanis is in the black; every penny is accounted for; every expenditure has been fully justified; two field service representatives have been added du- ring the year and another will be added this month; our position is strong.

International Secretary Parker ren- dered part of his annual report where- in he made his recommendations based on a close knowledge of Kiwanis, this past year of activity and potentialities for the future. "Kiwanis is a going- forward concern," he said. "We have met the test of the low years courage- ously. We have advanced in activities.

We have gained in ten months 4,880 members and from July 1, 1933, we have gained 9,512. Thirty-eight new clubs have been added, McAllen, Texas, being completed since the eonvention opened. Twenty-three non-meeting clubs have been rebuilt."

For his comments and recommenda- tions for Kiwanis, see page 314.

Then came the address by Maj or General John F. O'Ryan, former com- mander of the 27th Division A. E. F.

and former Police Commissioner of New York City. "The dependability of our American democracy is dependent

upon an orderly world," he said,

"wherein wars are decreed to be un- lawful and are suppressed by the po- lice power of the world. The Federal Government must be restricted to its constitutional powers and the vast army of tax-eaters disbanded. Our po- litical system of managing public af- fairs is obsolete." But read his speech in full.

"Home Work" was Roe Fulkerson's subject on All Kiwanis Night, main ad- dress of the evening. Through the gen- erosity of the Columbia Broadcasting System this speech and President Car- rington's message went over a coast- to-coast network of 63 stations, bring- ing much favorable publicity to Ki- wanis and a great deal of response from listeners.

The entire audience joined in a re- dedication to Kiwanis service and ideals during the "Fellowship Hour," this part of the program being presided over by Faber A. Bollinger, Chairman

THE KIWANIS MAGAZINE of the International Committee on In- ter-Club Relations.

This meeting was closed with a pa- geant, "The Spirit of Kiwanis." All districts were represented by young ladies who wore costumes symbolic of the districts and who marched on the stage to hang stars of membership achievement on a Kiwanis flag.

Five addresses held the attention of delegates and visitors on Tuesday:

"Don't let down school efficiency," said William T. Darling, Chairman of the Special Committee on Economy and Efficiency in Public Schools."

"Two million boys and girls in Can- ada and the United States," said Canon Allan P. Shatford, Rector of the Church of St. James the Apostle of Montreal,

"every year attain their majority and need guidance. There are 25,000,000 between the ages of 16 and 25. Un- derstand youth," he urged, "and help them find themselves and find a useful place in society."

During the "International Hour,"

following the presentation of colors, Past Presidents George H. Ross and Henry C. Heinz emphasized the need for continued friendly relations be- tween Canada and the United States.

Out of the wealth of his education, travel and experience, and with pow- erful oratory, Dr. G. Bromley Oxnam, President of DePauw University, enun- ciated six ideals that drew the enthu- siastic applause of the audience. "Lay hold of these principles," he urged.

"Men and not things are the goal of social living; the solidarity of the hu- man family; the supremacy of the com- mon good; equal rights for all; coop- eration and not selfish competition is the law of progress; love and not force is the social bond."

On Wednesday, James E. Gheen o.f New York, humorist and philosopher, told Kiwanians to follow their drum

Here they streamed along signing John Henry's to registration bla-nks.

JULY, 1935

majors, their leaders. Strickland Gil- lilan of Washington, D. C., nationally known humorist, Trustees Bennett 0.

Knudson, James M. Lynch, and Mrs.

Fred. C. W. Parker, were speakers at the fellowship luncheons for men and women.

Professor Irving Fisher of Yale Uni- versity spoke on the last morning, stat- ing that the depression was preventable in the first place and that we suffer from two economic diseases, debts and dollars. The cure involves restoration of lost money and stabilization.

All addresses will be published in full, as well as all discussions at con- ferences, plus a large amount of other information useful to Kiwanians, in the printed Convention Proceedings which will be available shortly.

Elections, Amendments

The results are shown in this issue.

President Gatton, Vice Presidents Dod- ington and Harley, and Treasurer Hat- field were elected by unanimous vote.

Seven trustees were elected from the nine candidates who were recommended by a previous conference composed of representatives of all districts, and pre- sided over by Immediate Past President Joshua L. Johns. The purpose of this conference is to facilitate nominations, save time and confusion, but it does not prevent further nominations from the floor. None were made at San Antonio.

One amendment passed eliminated Section 2, Article IV of the By-Laws, which stated that any club that failed to have at least one delegate at an an- nual convention when in its zone, might be subject to discipline. Another amend- ment pertained to the time of notice to be sent out by the International Secre- tary regarding meeting of the Interna- tional Council. ·The third amendment changed Section 8, Article IX to read that the International President shall appoint convention Committees on Cre- dentials and Elections of at least 15 members and a Committee on Resolu- tions of at least seven members, of whom one shall be a Past International President, and in all three committees five shall constitute a quorum.

Entertainment-District Dinners- President's Ball and "Night in Old Mexico"

Eighteen delightful district dinners, with speeches, hellos, music, fellowship,

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The Registration and Credentials room was a busy place. Orville W. Martin of San Antonio, lower right, chairman of the Registration Committee, inspecting the cash register, smiles even though he wished the heavy rains and floods hadn't prevented a lot of Texas and Oklahoma Kiwanians from coming. U·. T. Bouchier, chairman, and members of the Credentials Committee worked here. A fine

group of committeemen worked long hours very efficiently.

and visits by International officers, all combined, were one of the best parts of the convention.

Following these everybody hied them- selves in their party ciothes to the Roof Garden and the Ballroom of the Gunter Hotel. A grand looking crowd -"the cream of the crop."

The feature entertainment was "A Night in Mexico"-a Mexican fiesta in the Mexican section of San Antonio.

Here everybody helped themselves to tamales, tortillas and frijoles, while cancioneros and "troubadoros," with cape jasmines in their hair and melting looks in their eyes, played Mexican folk and ranch songs. Then Eduardo Martinez and his Charro Orchestra, the Tipica Orchestra from Mexico City, and many soloists and dancers enter- tained on a stage set up for the pur- pose.

Ladies' Entertainment

The ladies were kept busy having a good time. Mrs. J. A. Watts and all the ladies on the various committees saw to it that they did. First came a reception and tea for Mrs. Carring- ton and visiting ladies at the San An- tonio Country Club. Then a drive which included all the historic places in San Antonio, including the Alamo, the four early Spanish Missions, Air- port, Fort Sam Houston, and Bracken- ridge Park. The third day brought a counterpart of the men's fellowship luncheon-their own ladyship luncheon

where ladies were ladies and yet good fellows. "Fluttering Fragments" was the subject of the address by Mrs. Fred.

C. W. Parker. James E. Gheen enter- tained the ladies with his humor and philosophy. Jules Verne Allen, singing cowboy, and his group of cowboys pre- sented a picture of the Southwest in their own distinctive style.

"Texas Under Seven Flags"

Before Kiwanis came into Texas, peo- ple of that glorious state knew of its six flags. Convention Program Com- mittees have started something with their pageants to close conventions. It's going to be difficult to keep up to the mark set by the closing pageant at San Antonio, a beautiful event, abso- lutely thrilling in its portrayal of Texas history, under the flags of Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, the United States and Ki- wanis. Your scribe was backstage but a peek at the audience and the sound of their applause indicated that all were deeply moved.

The pageant was presented under the auspices of the San Antonio Civic Opera Company, a group of music lov- ers who stage several light operas every summer just for the satisfaction of doing nice things for the people of that city and its visitors. To Mrs.

Lewis Krams-Beck, organizer and man- ager of the group, must be given great credit. Congratulations also to the participants, members of the Civic

Part of the group at the reception for Mrs. Carrington and visiting ladies.

In the pageant on All Kiwanis Night, symbolizing the spirit of Kiwanis, 29 young

ladies representing the 29 districts in Kiwanis, each lady dressed in a costume typical of

the district she represented. Each one pinned a star on the Kiwanis flag, (29 stars were pinned on but one of them must have slipped}.

James E. Gheen, New York City,