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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
TRADE COMMITTEE
POSTPONES MEETING
Interesting Session of Board
of Trade to Be Held
Friday.

The special meeting Of the wholesale
trade committee OF the Chamber of
Commerce, which was to be held next
Friday evening for the purpose Of Civ
ing every merchant in the city inter
ested in the proposed special trade-get-
ting train 70 be present, has been post
poned until the following Monday even
ing.
This action was decided upon BY the
chairman, r. p. May today. when he
learned that The third meeting Of the
Eoard OF Trade was 10 be. held Friday
night.
Much interest is being taken in the
Washington trade train that will ira
verse Maryland, West Virginia, and
Virginia. Invitations VIII be sent 70
about fifty merchants. who are thought
% be interested, asking them to meet
with the members of the committee and
discuss the project The committee also
desires any merchant IN the city, who
wishes. to attend
Notice Of the third general meeting Of
the Board of Trade was received by
members today. II IS to be held at the
New Willard next Friday evening.
Reports from the following committees
will be presented for discussion and ac-
ton: Membership, mercantile interests,
public buildings, charities. and correc-
tions railroads, public schools, and uni
VeTSiUieS- Resolutions from other COM
mitUees may also be heard. Refresh
ments will be served at the close OF the
business session.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
directors of the Chamber Of Commerce
Will be held Wednesday afternoon at
the new home Of the chamber at 4:39
o clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
DEAD BISHOP ESTOLLEO
BY NEW YORK PRELATE

High tribute was paid to Bishop Sat
terlee by Bishop William David Walker,
OF he Diocese OF Western New York.
in his sermon in St. Thomas Church
yesterday morning, Bishop Walker re
viewed the life OF Bishop Satterlee from
the time he entered upon church work
as a teacher OF a Bible class in Cal
vary Chapel. New York, 10 his cleo
tior as bishop Of the Diocese Of the
District OF Columbia.
His splendid zeal and success were
manifested in the great cathedral and
its schools" said Bishop Walker. "The
glorious results OF his work are well
known to the people here"
Bishop Walker Is one Of the most
prominent figures in the Episcopal
Church and has the diocese which in
cludes all territory in New York State
west Of Lyons and Watkins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
GOES TO MOTHERS FUNERAL.

John A. Euinger. Of the Department
OF Justice. has ben called 10 Harris
burg by the death OF his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ellinger, which occurred there
yesterday morning. Mrs. Ellinger was
eighty-seven years old. and had been
an several months.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Pinchots in New York.

Mrs. James ". Pinchot and her
daughter. Lady Alan tombstone, who
has been visiting here for several weeks.
left Washington Saturday evening for
New York. While in New York they
viii be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
K. +. Pinchot, Saturday Lady john
stone sails for Europe. and Mr.. Pinchot
will return to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Bonney Barry, OF Washington,
Is the guest of Miss Rachel Simmons,
in her home on Prospect street. PrOVi-
dence r. I. Miss Simmons entertained
at q luncheon during the week for Miss
Barry. The guests were the members
Of the last years Debutante Whist Club.
Mrs. Edgar Embrey viii be at home
this afternoon from TO o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

President Arthur II. Chamberlain, OF
Throop Polytechnic Institute. Pasadena,
Cal, and Prof. Charles II. Reyes, super
izltendent OF schools, Hartford, Conn,
who have been in attendance at the
meetings OF the Association of School
Superintendents, were dinner guests Of
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Arnold, Cleveland
Park, Thursday evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

time this season Monday. assisted by
Mrs ". II. Crook, Mrs. Kitchip, and
Mrs Ramsay.
Miss Stevenson presided at the tea
table.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Katherine Jennings arrived in
New Orleans last week 70 remain until
after the carnival While there she
gerdre, and her great-aUnt. Mrs. Nor
ris. both OF whom viii entertain ex-
tensively for her.
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with their family, will go 10 Atlantic
City today, where Mrs. Chow viii stay
until she sails for China. some time In
March.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. c. a. Rock. who has been the
house guest Of Representative and Mrs.
Burke, has returned TO her home IN
Pittsburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Former Representative Henry Kjrks
Porter, Mrs. Porter, and Miss Hageman
have gone to Jekyl Island, where they
have a cottage. They Will return 10
Washington early in April, and will be
at 1000 1 street for the spring season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Duchess to visit coclrans.

The Duchess OF Sutherland. who ar
rived in New York Saturday, viii spend
few days in Washington. en- route
South. as the guest Of Representative
ana Mrs. W. Bourke Cochran.
Tia duchess Will arrive in Washing
ton FRIDAY, and Saturday evening Rep
resentattve and Mrs. Cochran will be
hosts at a reception IN her honor, for
which they have already Issued cards.
Her grace viii remain in Washington
until Monday. when she viii leave for
Florida. where she will spend a few
weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Mrs. Mcmillan Dinner Hostess.

Mrs. Mcmillan acted as hostess for
her granddaughter, Miss Grace Jarvis.
at an informal dinner for young people
last evening in their nome on ' ermOnt
avenue. Among the guests were Cap
tain and Mrs. Summerlin and Miss
Juliette Williams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Today
At Rauscher's for
The Benefit Play

A speclaI rehearsal has been called
for 4:S0 O'clock today at Rauscher's for
the eading of the play, THE Prince Of
Parchesi." to be put on by society folk
at the RelascO Theater the week of April
20, fo.' the benefit of the Junior League
Of the National Junior Republic. The
choruses will be selected today. as the
preliminary work win be devoted 20
their training. rehearsals for those as
signed 20 principal parts 70 begin later
Miss Halford and Mr., Leach, under
whose direction the play is to be staged,
are now completing the final arrange
ments for the beginning Of the regular
rehearsals next week.
Miss Rees. who has been spending
some time in Washington visiting Mrs.
Dalzell and Mrs. Janney, left Wash
ington today for Richmond. where she
viii visit friends.
Belmonts in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont have
gone 10 Baltimore. where they will be
the guests Of Mrs. J. Howell Carroll,
and attend the Monday german. Mrs.
Carroll will entertain after the german
at supper in honor OF her guests.
Senior Don Victoriano Salado Alvarez.
second secretary of the Mexican en-
bassy, and Sonora Elizade SaladO Al
varez and their four children, will leave
Washington this week ion their country,
where Senior Alvarez has been elected
Congressman.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Frederick Lansing
oliver T. s. N, are living at the Lynn
haven Hotel, IN Norfolk Lieutenant
Oliver is stationed aboard the receiving
| ship Franklin at the NOrtolk navy yard
Mrs Oliver was before her marriage re-
Gently Miss Hempstone, OF Washington.
Mrs. J. Maury Dove. r., viii receive
this afternoon.
Mrs. Leutze and Miss Leutze. wife and
daughter Of Rear Admiral Leutze. Of
the Navy Yard. will receive this AZ
teTnoOn for the last time this season.
New Club to Meet.
The members Of the New Club, com
posed OF daughters Of Senators and Rep
resentatives. will hold a meeting at the
Metropolitan Hotel Friday morning at
| 1870 o'clock.
Notifications TO this effect have been
sent out 10 every young woman whose
| address could be found in the official
/ directory.
| The Rev. and Mrs. George Flske Dud-
| ley will be at home this afternoon at
| &01 Fourteenth street, from 10
| o'clock.
! Mr. Skybak, charge d affaires OF the
| legation OF Norway went 20 Philsdel-
/ phia Friday 10 attend the Assembly
/ bail.
i Mrs. Samuel c. Raub and her niece,
/ Miss Clara Ruth, will be at homo Fri
Il day, March g. from 10 O'Clock.
| Mrs. J. Granville Meyer viii be al
| home March 4 and II. informally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Mrs. COrcoran Hill
IS Hostess Today
At Afternoon Tea

Mrs. Corcoran Hin will be hostess at
tea this afternoon, the guests being
asked 20 meet Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thompson Spencer, OF Philadelphia, who
are spending a short time in Washing
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson.
The drawing-rooms and dining-rOoms
will be prettily decorated with pink
roses and spring flowers. and Mrs. Ho-
ratio Slater, Mrs. James Johnson and
Mrs. John ". Dwight VIII dispense the
Inequalities OF the tea table.
Mrs. Robert Patterson. who has re-
Gently returned to her home, on Dupont
circle, after an extended absence
abroad. has issued invitations for
luncheon Sunday. March s, TO meet
Judge Lambert Tree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Bonapartes to Leave.

Nine. BOnaparte, and her son, Jerome
Bonaparte. viii leave Tuesday for an
extended absence abroad. Nine Bona
IaTte has been in poor health for some
time, and hopes 10 be considerably ben
Gifted by the change.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Heloise Meyer. sister Of the Post
master General, who has spent the win
at Lenox, sailed Saturday for Europe,
but will return 10 America in the spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Oliver Wood, of Bancroft place.
has cards out for a tea tomorrow after
noon. complimentary tc Gen. and Mrs.
Stewart WOodford.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs 6. T. Alexander, OF Buffalo, was
hostess at luncheon. informally. yester-
day in her apartment in the Come; ticut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
LOucks-ParsOns Wedding.

Among the weddings of the week will
be that OF Miss Jessie Lsouci1s, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LouCks, Of
l45O Fairmonu street, TO John Clarence
Parsons.
The ceremony will take place Wed
nesday evening, March 4. at 40 O'Clock,
in the home OF the brides parents, the
Rev. Samuel H. Greene, Of Calvary Bap-
list Church. officiating.
Miss Mabel IsouCks, sister OF the bride
will act as maid of honor. and the
brides niece, little Miss Doris Hatch,
will be the flower girl Walter Powell
Will act as best man for Mr.. Parsons
Following the ceremony a reception
VIII oe held from s 70 10 O'Clock
Mrs. John 7. Wheelwright, of Boston,
formerly Miss Mabel Merriam. of
Washington, entertained at a tea last
week, assisted by Mrs. Edmund NJ.
NVheelWright. Al the tea table were
Miss Louise Wheelwright and other
deputantes OF the season. Mr.. and Mrs.
NVheelwright are expected in Washing
ton soon, en- route 10 Florida, where
they will spend the remainder Of the
winter season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mai. and Mrs. William Hancock CLARK
are the guests of Col. and Mrs. A. s.
Nicholson, Ills n street,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. P. Cazanove Wilson and Miss
Wilson will be at home informally to-
morrow afternoon IN their home. 1739
Q street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Elizabeth Oliver, daughter OF the
Assistant Secretary, of War and Mrs.
Robert Shaw Oliver. returned from New
York today. She stopped 10 spend Sun
day in Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan, Miss
Patrice Egan, and Miss Carmel Egan,
wife and daughters Of the American
minister 70 Denmark, were presented at
the first court ball Of the year, which
was held Saturday evening at COpen-
hagen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Lorillard were
hosts at dinner IN their home on Con-
necticut avenue last evening in complI-
ment TO the Belgian Minister and Bar
oness MOnCheUr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

The board of lady visitors OF the
Washington Hospital for Foundlings
have taken the New National Theater
for neYt Monday evening, March .. for
benefit performance Of Miss Eleanor
Robson in ''Salonly Jane"
Tickets may be obtained from any Of
the members Of the board or from Mrs
Simon Wolf. 1855 . street northwest.
until Thursday, when they viii be on
sale at the theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

The Congressional ladies Of the Dris-
coll, Mrs. Kitchin, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs.
Foster and Mrs. Rainey, viii not be
at home today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Frederick Leech
left town Saturday for a two weeks
visit to Florida. Mrs. Shaplcy, Of VII
lanova, Pa, viii be at home Friday
with Miss Ieech.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Margaret Woodward will enter
tain at a bridge whist party tomorrow
afternoon in her home, on Wyoming
avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

George F. Appleby has returned from
Baltimore, where he spent part OF last
Wesk, attending the Assembly dance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

The Argentine Minister and Nine.
Portela have issued invitations for a
dinner party at Rauscher's Tuesday
evening, March Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Miss Maths Home
Scene of Luncheon
For Many Quests

Miss Maths, niece OF Representative
Mckinley OF Illinois. was hostess today
at a tastefully appointed luncheon in
her home, on Farragut square. Covers
were laid for eighteen.
Miss Maths will continue her Tuesday
afternoons at home during the month
or March.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Alice Warder has returned to
Washington from Long Island. where
she was the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Ralph Ellis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Msddens to Entertain.

~'----T
Representative and Mrs. Madden Will
entertain at dinner this evening at
the Highland complimentary TO the
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
and Miss Cannon.
Invited to meet them VIII be the IL
linois delegation in Congress and a num-
Der OF other friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Wheeler. wife OF Representative
Wheeler. ard Miss Wheeler will receive
tomorrow afternoon from 4 TO al the
New Willard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Charles G. Bennett, wife OF the
Secretary Of the Senate, who has leased
for the season the home Of Mrs. T. De-
Witt Talmage, 1906 AIassacl usetts ave
nue., VIII entertain at ten tomorrow af-
ternoOn from 1 to = - clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Gilbert IL Hitchcock will not
receive tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Arthur Morton Burt will be at
home tomorrow afternoon from to 8
o'clock at 14l1 Delafield place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Souvenirs

The new Rough Straw Hats, the IA
vOrites OF Dame Fashion, are here in
twelve styles and all coll q mr.
ors: $50 is the price mark ,
ed on each. Tomorrow. - -
Flowers 10 be PIC instead OF nnr
&c; 4Ac instead Of 5Oc; CSC in N.Y.
stead OF 75c. ANY marked sl.....S -
The new fancy feathers and wings
ar here in vast variety. Those
marked 75c are to be SIC. Any la
Buckles and Hat Pins have been i'm
ported direct and beauties are N.
here, marked only DC. An w
opening souvenir, at----------.-- =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs Andrew May. OF 236 L
street nortneast, entertained a num-
Der Of young folks in celebration Of
their little son Earl Thomas seventh
CONTINUED on Eleventh Page.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Hugo Beresford-Hope, Of the British
embassy staff, returned to Washington
Saturday from Canada, where he has
spent several weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Second Assistant Postmaster General
McCIearv and Mrs. McClsary left
Washington today for New York, where
they will attend the wedding OF Miss
BESSIE Mclean, which takes place to-
MORROW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
Leap Year Ball.

A Leap Year Ball was given at the
Dumbarton Club in Georgetown Sat
urday evening by the younger set.
The hostesses were Mrs. Lyon, Mrs.
Cook, Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Frey.
Among the dancers were Miss Rad
ford, Miss Ambrose, Miss Cook, Miss
Frey, Miss Lyon, Miss Carmody, Miss
q. Ambrose. Miss NJ Cook, Miss L.
Frey, Miss Taylor, Miss Wright, Miss
IonC, Miss Curtis, Miss LearyS Miss
Gayer, Miss Cohen, Miss Henderson,
Mss Rohrer, Miss Harrison, Miss Or1ne,
Miss Nicholson, and Mr., BabcOck, Mr.
Leary, Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Houghton. Mr-
Fargular. c.. Fort, Mr.. Laub. Mr.. Bar
ringIon. Mr.. Atweu. Mr.. Mclaughlin,
Mr.. CARTS. Mr. Small, Mr.. Robinson.
Mr. Orme. Mr.. Frazier, Mr.. Obeu-
chaine. Mr.. Bridget, Mr.. Burroughs,
Mr.. Grimes and R Daniel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Fairbanks. wife Of the Vice
President. will leave Washington We'd
nesday, for a two weeks visit 20 Lake
wood, y. J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs. Bella ]. Brown. OF Capitol Hill,
has returned from visit 70 Jersey
B. CITY and New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Capt the Hon. Horace Hood, naval
atrache or the British embassy, was
host at q luncheon yesterday at Chevy
Chase Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
MAYS Entertain.

Mrs. J. Granville Meyer viii be at
home March 4 and II. informally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mrs Samuel G. Raub and her niece
Miss Clara Ruth. will be at homo Fri
day. March 6, from 3 10 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Miss Rees. who has been spending
some time in Washington visiting Mrs
DalzeN and Mrs. Janney, left Wash
ington today for Richmond, where sht
viii visit friends.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02

Mr.. Slxybak, charge daffaires OF the
legation OF Norway, went 20 PhFsdel-
phia Friday 10 attend the Assembly
bail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
New Club TO Meet.

The Rev. and Mrs George Flske Dud-
ley will be at home this afternoon at
&0l Fourteenth street, from 10
o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
BelmOnts in Baltimore.

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont have
gone 20 Baltimore. where they will be
the guests Of Mrs. j. Howell Carroll,
and attend the Monday german. Mrs.
Carroll will entertain after the german
al supper in honor OF her guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-02
~ Tea and Luncheon Parties ~

Scene Of Luncheon
For Many Quests
Miss MATHS. niece Of Representative
Mckinley OF Illinois. was hostess today
at a tastefuliy appointed luncheon In
her home, on Farragut square. Covers
were laid for eighteen.
Miss Maths will continue her Tuesday
afternoons at home during the month
or March.
Msddens to Entertain.
Representative and Mrs. Madden Will
entertain at dinner this evening at
the Highland complimentary to the
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives
and Miss Cannon.
Invited to meet them VIII be the IL
Hnois delegation in Congress and a num-
Der OF other friends.
Mrs. Charles G. Bennett, wife OF the
Secretary Of the Senate, who has leased
for the season the home Of Mrs. 4. De-
nue., Will entertain at ten tomorrow af-
ternoOn from 1 to = clock.
Mrs Wheeler. wife Of Representative
Wheeler. ard Miss Wheeler will receive
tomorrow afternoon from 1 TO al the
New Willard.
The board OF lady visitors Of the
Washington Hospital for Foundlings
have taken the New National Theater
e. al g.
benefit performance OF Miss Eleanor
Robson in ''Salomy Jane"
Tickets may be obtained from any Of
the members Of the board or from Mrs.
Simon Wolf. 1855 . street northwest
until Thursday, when they viii be on
sale at the theater.
Bonapartes to Leave.
Nine. Bonaparte, and her son, Jerome
Bonaparte. viii leave Tuesday for an
extended absence abroad. Nine. Bona
PaTte has been in poor health for some
time, and hopes 10 be considerably ben
Gifted by the change.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre LorfIard were
hosts at dinner IN their home on Con-
necucut avenue last evening in comph-
ment TO the Belgian Minister and Bar
oness MOncheUr.
Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan, Miss
Patrice Egan, and Miss Carmel Egan,
wife and daughters of the American
minister TO Denmark, were presented az
the first court ball Of the year, which
was held Saturday evening at COpen-
hagen.
Miss Alice Warder has returned to
Washington from Long Island. where
she was the guest Of her sister, Mrs,
Ralph Ellis.
Miss Elizabeth oliver, daughter OF the
Assistant Secretaryr of War and Mrs.
Robert Shaw Oliver returned from New
York today. She stopped 70 spend Sun
day in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frederick Leech
left town Saturday for a two weeks
lanova, Pa, will be at home Friday
with Miss Leech.
The Congressional ladies Of the Dris
coll, Mrs. Kitchin, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs
Foster and Mrs. Rainey, viii not be
at home today.
President Arthur II. Chamberlain. o
| Throop Polytechnic Institute. Pasadena
| Cal. and Prof. Charles II. Reyes, super
| !ltendent OF schools, Hartford, Conn
/ who have been in attendance ar the
meetings OF the Association of SChOO
| Superintendents, were dinner guests o.
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Arnold, CLEVELAND
Park, Thursday evening.
Mrs. Oliver Wood. Of Bancroft place
| has cards out for a tea tomorrow after
noon. complimentary &c Gen. and Mrs
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-16
.,The recent election has made 1t

"The recent election has made 1t
probable that 1 shall become more
or less responsible for the policy of
the next presidential administration
and I improve this opportunity to
say that nothing will give me greater
pride, because nothing will give me
more claim to the gratitude Of my
fellow citizens, If I could SO direct
that policy in respect to the South.
ern States as to convince their in
telligent citizens of the desire OF the
administration to aid them in work
ing out satisfactorily the serious
problems before them and Of bring
Ing them and their Northern fellow
citizens closer and closer in sympa.
they and point Of view. During the
last decade, In common with lovers
Of our country, I have watched with
delight and thanksgiving the bond
Of union between the two sections
grow irmer. I pray that 1t may be
| given to me to strengthen this move
ment, to obliterate all sectional lines
and leave nthing Of differences be-
tween the North and South save "a
friendly emulation for the benefit OF
our common country"