The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-01-09
KING GEORGE
Compulsory Vaccination and the Public
Schools EnteTtainmonts--ferso &c.

Uorrespoudence Of The FREE LANCE
King George Co., Va, Jan. q. 1902.
The girls and young men. who nave
been home from school for the holidays,
have returned To their studies, and once
more "all is quiet along the Potomac.
The public ana private schools OF King
George resumed duties today, but none
of the public schools are as large tins
winter IA hast On account Oi cOmpul-
sorry vaccination, many parents who are
considered sensible people, prefer To let
their children remain at home aud grow
up i'm ignorance, rather than have them
yaccinated. Such conduct will bring it's
reward in deepest regret when the mis-
take is past rectilying. Opportunities
| for education neglected, will lower the
standard OF our men and women 81 the
| future. for in this progressive age At IL
education and brains that move the
| world.
Many very enjoyable entertainments
were given in King George during the
| festive season, and a number OF house
parties were entertained by different
| Young ladies All the churches gave
| Nmas trees TO their Sunday-School
| pupils. which were beautiful and well at
| tended. the music being special feature.
| Much disappointment was felt that
| Trinity Sunday School at the Courthouse
should have rainy evening for its cele-
bration, bot most interesting rogr..n
Was saiYsssTi cat aud much enjoyed by
/, all who were present.
The Christmas Cantata." given by
the Misses Newhill. Messrs Ninde and
| peed. in which number of pretty,
| bright children participated was IN every
way success and greatly enjoyed by all
present The music was especially APP
propriate and the acting fine. An oys'
ter supper followed and a good sum
church and for the Jr Order. Rev. J. II.
Newbill delivered an interesting lecture,
his subject being: THE Relation of the
Ir. Order 10 the Church
Mr. L. B. Garrett who has been visit
ing his mother. Mrs. f. l.. Garnett, at
| " Spy HILL" has returned to Washington.
Mr. I.atane sale, of Essex county, re-
turned home last Monday. after visit
to friends here, including some business
OF importance.
Miss May WEIGH. who spent Xmas
with relatives in Fauquier county. re-
turned home last Saturday.
Miss Florence and Mr. AlgernOn Gar
nett, daughter and son Of Hon. II. L.
Garnett, left last Wednesday for Wash
ington TO resume their studies.
Mr. Frank Dalton. OF Newport News.
il n guest OF his uncle Rev. J II. New bill.
at the Baptist parsonage.
Miss Marie DOherty, who is attending
school in Washington, has returned to
that city. after a visit of two weeks TO
her mother at "Waverley'
Miss Sophia and Virginia Tayloe, OF
"Chatterton." returned on Saturday
from a pleasant visit TO friends in Mary
land and Washington.
Mr. Robert H. Ashton, of 'Rokeby,"
il visiting his mother and sisters in
Washington.
MIR james U. Peed. who has been visit
ing his parents at Windsor" returned
to Washington Sunday.
Miss Elsie Washington has returned to
Waverlry." after spending Christmas
with her parents in WrstmOreland.
Mr.. Shirley Ashton has returned, after
spending Christmas with friends in Eau
quier county.
Miss Ernestine South left on Sunday
for Alexandria. where she will attend
school.
Mr.. Withers Boggs spent the past week
with friends in Washington.