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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
PAGE.

Sunday being our regular preach
ing day, Rev. N. A. Smith preached
for US two good sermons
The B. Y. P. u. was called in the
afternoon at 3 O'Clock by J. w.
Branch A large number was out
Mrs. Alice Bolden left Monday for
Ronceverte to attend the grand coun-
Gil.
The Pocahontas tribe had success
with their entertainment, Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Snyder were
visiting at Anstead Saturday and Sun
day.
Bliss Bertha Lewis has been con-
fined to her room for several days.
Rev. Smith dined with MIR. and
Mrs. James Cosby, Sunday
Miss Bette Hanger has returned
to Page.
Miss Beatrice Qualls left last week
for her home in Virginia.
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SAITHEISS-LONGACRE.

=, The True Reformers will have their
annual sermon at Canneiton hall sun
day at two O'clock All are invited to
come.
Mrs James Banks, who has been
sick fer. a short time, departed this
life the 121st. She was a member Of
the True Reformers and the Indepen-
dent Order of Calanthe.
=, Mrs. Mamie B. Cobbs, Of Charles
ton, was visiting her sister in Smith
ers, Mrs. Mary Cabell, last week.
~= ErRsst Hardy and Miss Emma Har-
dy, OF, Montgomery, were the Sunday
guests. Of MF, and Mrs. VIII James.
MES, Peggie Doulton Is on the sick
list. H.. q. $780,.
The; Queen Esther. club will be en-
tertained at the home Of Mrs. B. b.
DaultOn, Monday.
Mrs. Cora Rogers left for Romeo
verte. Monday.
Teachers meeting was held with
Mrs. M. Williams, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mittie Gilmore is on the sick
list at this writing.
Rev. F. E. Smith filled his pulpit
Sunday, and preached two able SER
mons.
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RED SULPHUR SPRINGS.

There will be preaching Sunday
by Rev. o. T; Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Williams were
guests of Mrs. Thomas Connors Sun
day.
The ladies aid met with Mrs. r,
H. Hapilton, NThursday> afternoon
After their usual routine of business
very appetizing luncheon was serv-
ed by he hostess,
; Edward White left Sunday TO,
Salt Sulphur Springs.
Y. r.. Crawford left Friday for
Cashiers Htl, where he will close
his school. 5 3
Pearl Walker entertained ut
1uncheo9; Mlss Hattie McClurman,
Sunday. ~: -.
Mrs. Richard Hamilton has re-
turned home from short trip to In
dian Mills, visiting friends.
Lawrence Haynes left Sunday for
Sinks Grove,
There was good crowd at the
First Baptist church Sunday school,
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Ollie Bowlinger is on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. Harry Pack left Sunday for
Keystone, where she expects to re-
main for the summer.
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CORRESPONDENTS

4th, 9Th and 9Th grades and in the
evening. Hearts and Flowers" 3
act comedy, was presented.
After the farewell remarks by the
principal, Miss Estella Walker, in be
half Of the Golden Rule Literary So
cicty presented five dollar gold
piece to him. A very large. crowd
was in attendance and seemed we'll
pleased with the program.
Very enjoyable was the reception
and handkerchief shower compliment
tary to Miss Bessie Jordan, bride
elect, Of Fairmont, at Mrs. M. w.
Gravson's, Monday night, May Gath.
The decorations were pink and white
and with the gilded horse shoes form
ed a pleasing;and unique decoration.
The out-of-t0wn guests, besides the
and Matthew Obie, of Fairmont; Miss
Alice Jordan and Garland Hutchinson
of Weston.
NJ. P. Smith, William Lewis, Clay
borne Brent, Mrs. eliza Westfall and
Mrs. James Webster are on the sici,
list.
A pleasing program has been ar
ranged for Tuesday evening at Pride
A. NJ. E. church.
:, Sundayis w6man's day at Pride A.
NJ. E. church.
Mrs. Grace Lomac was called to
Detroit. Michp on, account of the. ILL
ness of her daughter, Bessie. She re-
turned Saturday with her children.
DR.. Mason lectured last Monday
morning to school children on tuber-
culosis. The exhibit is being held
this week at central school building.
Rev. j. w. Robinson filed his pull
pi at st. Adams, Sunday.
The Daughters of Sphinx held an
entertainment at Trinity M. E. church
Friday night.
A social will be held Thursday
night at the hall on Hewes street by
w. S. Kearney court.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
MONTGOMERY.

The Fisherman osder met Thurs
lt Of last week III the Fisherman
Miss Sadie Allen had rs her Sun
day guest ayette Walker. of Hurri-
,caHo. f:,3H.. ..-. 49,, .,>..
( Those who took the teachers eX-
animation here last week were: Mr..
and Mrs. J. G.. Clemmons, of Red
star: AIRS. G.. a. Ogirs3y and Thos.
Jefferson, OF Hi Top; Mrs. Jane
4 Young, Greenville; II. l.. Wornley,
ElkrIdge; D. II. rwymans, Browne;
Mrs. J. B. Galloway and Miss Wood
son. Mt. Hope; Laghorn Edmunds,
Miss Wayne Hale, Nuttall, ,and Miss
Ethel Brown and Mrs. Warner
Brown. Of this city.
Miss" Eta f1al1'is home from In
Stituto tor few days:
The knights Of Pythias, Odd Eel
lows, True Reformers, Fishermen,
Red Men, Court Of Calanthe, House
hold Of Ruths anu Masons lodges are
/ preparing: for. 'uhien decoration, on
Monday thc':3 1str~ :.
ts, Washington Hunter, of Page, was
the guest Of Miss Bernice Carter, on
!. Sunday. ~ ~ -. :,iy.4S,:
/ The ladies aid of the. Nd. E. church
gave an entertainment at the Odd
Fellows hall, Monday evening"
(, Chances for a silk quilt were sold
and Washington Hunter, of Page,
" was successful in drawing the quilt
- Dr. and Mrs. b. F. White, Mrs. III.
. b. Bganham and Miss Ethel Brown
attended the United States Council
OF Rcd Men and Daughters Of Poca-
hontaR at RonceXerte, this week.
ReV. D. Stratton. Of St. Adams,
was business visitor here last week
Pregidipg Elder. G.. E. Curry was
here last week, and preached at the
NJ, T.. church, Sunday morning, and
at the First Baptist church in the
Afternoon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
RED STAR

I: Mesdames Clayton aud Benton at
tended services at Glen Jean, sun
day morning.
Mr.. Garter, of Scarbro, was here
Sunday to see Mrs. Dotson.
Mrs. Price, the Misses Smith wor-
SHIPPED at Glen Jean, Sunday.
90 M. Malone and Mr.. Pendleton went
to Queenstown, Sunday.
Mrs. B. Hubabrd is moving tc
Glen Jean.
Phil Scott, who has been suffering
with severe hoarseness, is somewhat
better.
Mesdames Oglesby, Davis, Mr. and
Mrs. Clemmens and Prof. Thos. JEFF
ferson went to Montgomery last week
to take the examination.
Mrs. M. E. Davis, who has been
taking the teachers course at Insti-
tute, has returned home.
H. M. James has opened a MILL
merry store.
Little Thelma, the five months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Childress, died Thursday, May 18th
about o'clock and was buried in the
afternoon. ,ri8It
I Rev. ID. Stratton was seen in our
town last week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
SOUTH CARBON.

Rev. Rucker preacher an able ser
mon here Sunday night.
Mr.. Holland moved his family
from here last Thursday to Raymond
City.
The K. Of p. gave an entertain
ment Saturday night which was well
attended. ,
MRS. l.. d. Hodge, of Montgomery
was up the Gath visiting the lodge.
Mrs. Walker Reeds mother is sick
at this writing.
Mrs. Peter Wilson left the oath
for Paint Creek hospital.
Rev. Rucker was the Sunday guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Garter.
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ed here Monday to spend some time
with her husband. IL.
Rev. IL, c. Page allied his regular
appointments ARrs., Sunday. ~.
Dr. and Mrs H% c. Hargroye are
spending the week at Clin Top. Wis
ting relatives. =
G. w. johnson was a visitor to
Thurmohd, Sunday.
Mrs. Willie Hendricks spent Sun.
day here, the guest OF Mrs. G. w.
Johnson. .,.,.
w. "A. Allen. Frank Chambers,
Lynn Bihb, and James Finks were
Sunday visitors to Thurmond.
The church Is preparing to have
supper at the hall, Saturday night.
Mrs. Gibson, the mother of Mrs.
lola Freeland, Is reported to DO very
sick.s -. re-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27

The May fair given at Ann street
hall by Logan NJ. E. church the
nights of the oath and 25ta was a
success. g..
The Sunday school began practice
on Children's Day exercises last Sun
day morning.
Monroe Jackson and Mrs. Lizzie
Minifee were married last Thursday
night at the parsonage by Rev. John
Carroll. ....l
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
Announcement for. Commencement Al
the West Virginia CoIored In
sdtnted, 1909:

May %, 1890 a. m,-Pupils' Re-
cital. Music Department:
June 9Th, 400 p. m.--Base Ball. Vi.
7:30 p. m.-~Wheatley-D Dunbar Lit
erary Society.
June 9Th, 500, p. m.--Commence-
ment Sermon, Rev. j. w. Waters, OF
Simpson M. E church, Charleston, w.
Va.
June 9Th, 1880 p. m.-Union meet
ing Of the Y. M. c. A. and the Y. w.
G. A. Address by Mr.. w. G. Florain,
Secretary Of the Charleston Y. M. c.
a.
June 7th, 200 p. m.-Base Bali.
TAO p. m.-Junior Oratortcal con-
test.
June 8th, 200 D. m.---Annual In
dustrtal Commencement.
1880 y. m--Alunni Reunion. Ad-
dress by President J. McHenry Jones.
June 9th, 1880 p. m.--Commence-
ment exercises Of the Academic, Com
merctal and Normal departments.
Address to graduates, Governor
William E. Glasscock.
Presentation of Diplomas, Hon. M.
p. Shawkey.
/ 9:00 to 11:00 p. m.~-Presidont's
reception to graduates and visitors,
east hail.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
..CLARkSBURG.

Guy Ruffin and Benjamin Smith ar
rived Sunday from Washington, D. c.,
where they attended Howard univer-
sity.
Misses Jennie Littleton and Lily
Allen spent Sutd8gsin Grafton.
On Thursday evening the play Civ
en- by the grammar department Of
Water street school was very we'll re-
ceived. Owing to inclement weather
the attendance was not so good.
On Friday. afternoon pleasing
program was rendered by the 3rd.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
PARKERSBURG.

- The Needlework club meets Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Mollie Bell,
on Swami street.
The commencement address Of the
gunner high school will be delivered
by Rev. John w. Robinson, Of C')v-
tngton. KY. IT,
Commencement will be. held June
11th at p. N. at the Camden thea
ter. Sermon will be preached TO
senior class June 9Th in the after
noon at Zion Baptist church by Rev.
VIM. Toney. z..-
=, Rev. w. F. Jones spent Sunday in
Pomefoy, o., holding church serV-
ices. ~
Mrs. Almeda Jefferson. rsturned
home Saturday from Cambridge, o.,
where she spent about 5 weeks Wis
fling her niece, Mrs.. w. Hazlowood.
Henry Simpson, who was. quite Ill
with rheuma tism, 10 now. able to be
ont again. .,.|. 49,,
T Frank Carter, or Romeroy, Ohio,
vas in. the city 9anday the sacst If
Mrs. Almeda Jeffefson, ~,
Mrs. J. w. ,ShellcEoft .5aad Mrs. e.
v. Seams were fhssqa riettax.Q 9, Fri
day afternoon, attending carl rtrty
given by Mrs. Franz htFiegaasss END
Mrs. Mirt Mason %;5 II
Blennerhassett lodge, NO, IT, *. Of
~, is planning. to 8lYe am entertain
ment in Byers' hall Thur sdaY, night.
zy Vendetta Court No S, 2. y. e.,
gave dance at the rink on Seventh
street, Friday night. 49,. -~. .g..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27

Smith slapped. Jones on the back.
Hello, old chap" he gurgled IA
mi]iarly. 'I'll wager $50 you don't
recall met
Jonea gave his an icy stare.
"You win!,' he said, passing Oh
Lip2incott's Magazine.
What do you do to get rid Of
bores?"
Just as soon as they come into
my office / start in telling them. of
the latest cute thing my baby said"
Detroit Free Press.
What do you mean by parlor
socialism,"
. Giving everybody an equal chance
ut the boarding house piano" -
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
j He Gust rejected) i shall never
marry now. ...... .......
Z. She-Foolish man! Why not?
|. He-Jf you wont have me, who
wiii?---Boston Transcript. ....
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27

What will you nanre him?
Z Bill.
Why Bill?
Because he catto tho first OF tho
month~-New York Herald.
-
Yes, many Thousand Immigrants
come to America every year"
What assimilates them into good
American ciuzens?"
Baseball. '--Kansas City Journal.
Mistress--Look here, Susan. I can
write my name in the dust upon this
table. -
Snsan--Ah, mum, there's nothing
like eddicatton, is there, mum? -
Comic Cuts.
Tommy-sMet. the new minister
on nay way home from Sunday school
yesterday, and he. agked~ne iii play
ed marbles on Sunday. #../ II ....
Mother++We1l, what did you saw
TornmyAGet thee behind me Sa-
tan: Sketch. .. ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
EAGLE.

Rev. V. Harriday, Of Montgomery,
was visiting friends, Friday.
Mrs. Emma Henley, of Page, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Annie Hol-
land. - ..~
Quite number was in Montgom-
cry Wednesday to John Sparks big
show. ~-
Miss Zephyr Smith, of Charleston,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ellen
Jones.
Mrs. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Car
bon, was visiting friends, Friday.
The Eagle Stars and Crescent
Pick-Ups had fine games Thursday.
Store to in favor of the Eagle
Stars.
SEWEIL.
Mrs. Hundley of Virginia Larriv
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27
ST. ALI8ANS.

- Rev. ]. w. Robinson; pastor Of the
st. Paul Baptist church. filed his
regular appointment here, Sunday.
Miss Mildred SpurlCck, Of Pitts
burg. spent a few hours with her sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Green, Monday. 5
Quie a number took the examina-
ton that was held here last Thurs
day and Friday.
Miss Gertrude Parrish, teachers at
Vanetta, spent a few days with her
parents here last week,
Robert Allen, of Winifrede, spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. Alice Morten, who is employ
ed at Charleston, spent Sunday with
her husband.
Rev. J. w. Robinson will move his
family here from Clarksburg this
week and on next Sunday he will be
installedsSas pastor OF the St. Paul
Baptist church. The installation ser
mon will be preached by Rev. r. D
Meadows ~ < ~ ~.
Henry Melton has the small pox
The friends of Mrs. Lille Preston
who has been at the hospital for two
| weeks, will be glad to know that She
is improving.
| George Bond, of McKendree, spen
Sunday with his family.
! Rev. r. T. Brinkley filled his rcgu
liar appointment at the A. M. K
! church, Sunday. -.
Rev. H. K. Johnson, Of Charleston
twas calling on friends, Sunday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-05-27

"She broke him off smoking so
that he could save money"
"Andsdid heasaye money!. .,,., II.
Eyes; he got so interested in saw
Ing money that he broke off their
80 that be could save
still more. - Houston Post. .----
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21

1000 GUNNER Onion crates
Cheap Dr Mount c. Wild, Harlin-
gen, lexas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21
HERALD WANT ADS
For Sale.

FOR SALE am the agent Tex
clasively) for the Hicks Reserve"
land at San Benito. No water tax
on this Reserve" and the water
charges are $500 less per acre for
truck growing than the regular
prices. w S. Blackshear, Browns
vile, Texas. 12-14-1
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals for the purchase
of the Market Revenue of the city
of Brownsville, Tex, for the year
1910, commencing January l, 1910,
and ending December 81, 1910, will
be received at my office in this city
until Monday, December -, 1909, at
, O'Clock p. m. y copy of the ordi-
nance regulating the collection of
market dues, as passed by honorable
City Council, December 30, 1907, IN
der which these proposals are asked,
may be seen at my office The city
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids
Proposals should be addressed to
the honorable mayor and board OF
aldermen of the city of Brownsville.
Texas, and marked Proposals for
the Purchase of the market reve-
nue."
For further information apply to
the undersigned
BY order of the City Council,
F. CHAMPION.
Sec'y City of Brownsville.
Brownsville, Texas, Dec. 20, 1902.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21
For Rent

FOR RENT-One new furnished
room. Close in, for gentleman w
H., p O. Box 311. 12-16-6t1
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Buggies, runabout type. strongly built. full
wrought gear, heavy steel tires, body % in wide
wheels made of selected hickory at and back
upholstered in genuine leather Regular price
$4,000. closing out price ........-..... $}7.75
Top buggies. piano box. stylish design. full
wrought gear selected hickory wheels, % in.
body, easy riding. end springs, genuine leather
back and seat, complete with top. Regular price
$4,000, closing out price --..-.-.---. $500
Bike wagons, new design with cut nuder body
high arched, long distance aXles. Studebaker pat
ent body loops selected second grCwih hickory
wheels, i inch rubber tires best leaJne~ -~immed
made by Studebaker Bros. Regular price $4,000,
closing out price ...-... $3.50
Surveys, three quarter cut under. long distance
gear, Sarven patent wheels 4 inch rubber tires,
panel seats, with solid panel backs. full canopy
top oil lamps and double tenders. This is one of
the most stylish surveys made ley Studebaker
Bros Regular price $1,000, closing out price
.-......... $4,000
Village wagons. two seats. Sarven patent Wheels
double collar ] Is in steel aXes drop end gate.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21

FOR SALE-A four horse power
gasoline engine Can be seen in OPP
Grafton at The Herald. tt
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21

very strongly built gear Body it. 6 in long
81 in. wide in. deep. Made by Studebaker
Bros. Regular price, $4,000, closing out price
Carriages and Village wagons are finished in the
various standard cOlOrs to salt individual taste
Columbus Farm VIZ CONS Is in skein, substantial
well built gears made to give satisf ctiOn, double
box TT, in. long, it. in. wide, IA in. deep
Regular price $3.50, closing out r"iee. $3.50
Famous Studebaker Farm wagons, known as the
best in America, p in. skein, extra strong gears
double box f. II in. long, fit. in wide, s
in deep Regular price $500, closing out price
..........-.-. Observation-Disclosures. $64.75
Studebaker Farm wagons slightly different from
above p Skein, only .............. SCI 90
400 single harness complete with collar at $500
$21O0 double harness at. ..............$ 1575
S2S. 90 double harness at -............. S1975
$500 double harness at ............. $3.50
Collars. all leather, well ma le Regular price
1.75, closing out price .......... $1.1O
35c sweat pads quilted at ................. 2:Sc
2Jc Canvas back andS at. ......... ...... 1Sc
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21
Wanted.

WANTED-To buy a lot on Eliza
beth, Levee or Washington streets,
or On side streets between these
streets STATE price, size All -iOea-
ton, etc. Address 2. .. Box 294
12-I5-tr
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21

~ WANTED-A first class hard
ware and implement man Write
at once stating salary desired and
experience Must speak Spanish.
Address, r. p. BOeye, Donna, Tex
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-21

FOR SALE-Three hOres power
gasoline engine. Cheap. Box 4139
care Herald. 12-7-tf
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-22
CHURCH FOLK WILL
PRESENT FOUR-ACT PLAY.
To Be Given at St. Stephan's
EdifiCe.

The thirteenth annual play, a comedy
entitled, Der Lumperkoenig," will be
presented tonight and tomorrow night
in the school hall of st. S%tephan's Ger
mar Evangelical Church by the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
of the church.
The play is by Zimmerman and has
four acts. 1t has met with great sue
cess in the various cities in Germany
where it mas been shown.
st. ~Stephan's Evangelical Church is
the largest German Protestant Con-
gregation in Newark, and the amateur
dramatic performances presented by
its members are generally of unusual
merit. Some fifty-five characters will
appear in the cas- of Der Lumpen-
koenig." They are as follows: Will
helm Klinkert, a rich tailor, ]. Heide;
Sophie, his wife, Miss Frieda Kubler;
Louise, his daughter, Miss Emma
Heb; Baron Won Norden, alias Koenig,
Frederick Miller; Baron Schneidewitz,
Leo Voges; Schnell, a matrimonial
agent, John Rupp; Ferdinand Froeh-
Itch, g decorator, w. Fuhrmann;
Furchtegott Leberecht Redlich, a
journeyman tailor, J. KretZ; Augusta
Niedlich, a maidservant, Miss Hedwig
Benkert; Walter, a criminal commits
sary, G. Biedermann; Guido Bitter, a
copyist, William Stein, Frau Berger, a
~landlady, Miss Anna Frisch; Jean. SER
want to Norden, Engelbert Burle; Emil
Lehrjunge, Edward Ruhno; Hermine.
Miss Eva Liebhauser; Ernestine, Miss
Theresa Seeker; Caroline, Miss Dora
Becker; Willhelfnine, Miss Anna Kub-
Ter; Philippine, Miss Rosa Ettlin; Mar
garethe, Miss Margaret Kerner; Emma.
Miss r.. B%urghardt; Marie, Miss M.
Haer; Alma, Miss A. Benz; Agnes, Miss
A. Huber; Emile, Miss e. Schraft; Lii
lie, Miss l.. Volkland; Anna, Miss A.
Frisch; Georgtne, Miss Anna Kubler;
Policemen. F. Reichle and George Bied-
ermann; Errand boys. J. Keitel, Toni
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-22
PATRIOTIC ORDERS
IN JOINT TRIBUTE
To WASHINGTON
Nine Societies of New Jersey
Holding Union Services
at Princeton.

Members of patriotic societies from
this city and the Oranges and other
suburbs are in Princeton today par
ticipating in the Joint Washington cele-
bration of various orders in the State
under the auspices of the New Jersey
Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
Among the societies celebrating are:
Colonial Wars, Colonial Danes, Found
ers and Patriots, Colonial Governors,
Sens of the American Revolution,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
Society OF the War of 1872, the Daugh-
tiers OF 1872 and the W~ashington's
Headquarters Association.
The program was as follows: Re-
ligious service in the First Presby-
terrain Church, Princeton, with an ad-
dress by the Rev. Sylvester w. Beach,
at II o'clock, joint meeting in he
faculty room Of North College, to be
addressed by General Hampton L.. Car
SON., Encouragement of Pennsylvania,
at 1890 o'clock.
At 2 o'clock there was a luncheon at
the Princeton Inn to all members of the
societies. The New Jersey Society of
the sons of the Revolution was insti-
tuted January 6, 1891, and it's objects
are: To keep alive the spirit of patriot
ism; to revive the memories of the
heroes Of ITS to 1888; tofoster devotion
toward the institutions to the revolu-
ton; to preserve documents, relics and
individual records of the revolutionary
period; tso promote the celebration of
patriotic anniversaries, and to impress
the importance of these subjects upon
the rising generation.
The society has placed a tablet on
Nassau Hall to commemorate the bat
tie of Princeton, has held a prize essay
contest among the school children of
the State on the subject of Washing
toms campaign in New Jersey, and
has lone much besides to foster the
spirit of patriotism.
The officers for 19OS-1909 are as fol-
lows: President, G.. d. w. Vroom,
Trenton; yice-president, R. F. Stevens,
Newark; secretary, Prof. William Lib
hey, IT, Princeton; corresponding Sec
rotary, r. c. Belville, Trenton; treas-
urer, N. r. Montgomery, Trenton; reg
istrar, F. H. Clark, Trenton; historian,
Bayard Stockton, II. Princeton; chap
lain, the Rev. c. M. Perkins, Salem.
The board of managers is as follows;
j. H. Blackwell, J. A. Campbell, TT;
7. S. Chambers, F. C. Griffith, II. r.
Nixon, '94; w. F. Reeve, H. Schuyler,
j. H. Stout. A. A. Woodruff, '56.