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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

I MONG these is another variety OF
~ birds known as the Japanese nuns.
or manikins. and which. like the
hnches. are excellent cage birds. owing
to their handsome coIors and shading.
Finches and nuns like cararies. are
bred in confinement and are the best
known domestica;ed pets while there
are countless curious specimens of
aviary birds such as paradise whyda.
the Madagascar weaver and the troop
tal. which can all be cousin to our
oriole. and which can all be made in
teresting pets and taught many tricks.
AS a general rule the food or all
birds should be carefully selected by
some good dealer. who will know more
OF the habits of birds than you can
possibly acquire in many years
study of the subject. and IT IS we'll to
consult one before experimenting your
self with the mixtures and foods which
are on the market As birds. like
humun beings. are fond of overeating
you must be very careful TO avoid the
troubles which will come from this pro-
pensity. For the ever popular canary
bird. which Is. like the poor. always
with us" and whose sweet little song
ana cheerful little presence beguiivT
many weary hour. care and attentic-
to food and diet viii keep Ssm in good
condition fer manv years. but even
with this household pet the proper
seed is not always used. The best re-
suits shown in the celebrated German
canaries from the Hartz mountains.
which are fed exclusively on rape seed.
are not obtained by our prOniscuOus
feeding Great care should be taken
with all birds to keep their food and
water fresh. while the cage should be
hung in a we'll ventilated place. where
plenty of air and sunshine may be
obtained.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

Because Of the climate. the young
American girl naturally has rather
high pitched voice, but it is OF such a
light quality and the reach of its tones
is so much less than with those which
are naturally deep that she uncon-
sciousIy makes forcible efforts to throw
the sound forward Unfortunately the
effect is not only exhausting to the
speaker but rasping to the ears OF the
listener
"A peculiar voice defect occasionally
noticed in young girls is a shrill fall
setto tone, somewhat like that of
child and one that may be unconscious
~ cultivated by initiating the treble of
younger brother of sister. Sometimes
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
A Touch of Color

ALWAYS wear touch of color to
IL match your eyes if you wish to
look your prettiest. II your eyes
are blue you viii IooK your best in
blue. but it would be monotonous to
confne ones self to one color, and so
the clever way is to indulge in any of
the colors that are becoming. but to see
to it that somewhere about the cos
tune. and as near the face as possible.
appears the color that matches your
eyes.
Be most particular to get the shade
that precisely matches. If your eyes are
a pale blue do not imagine that touch
of a darker shade will deepen their
color, for this Is mistake; whereas a
touch of exactly the same shade will
deepen them. Get the color into your
costume by wearing a narrow band
of velvet of the requisite shade about
your neck, or get it in a tie, or have
the inner side of the brim of your hat
faced with it. The latter is immensely
becoming, for it comes so near the
face that the eyes are sure to take on
deepened color from 1t
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

charming YOU can make your meaning
the more delightful people will think
you
Whenever there, are mothers present
young people remember to shake
hands with the mother first Perhaps
she may not be as near you as your
girl friend when you enter the room,
but that must make no difference. She
is entitled to the first greeting. and
until you have made this salutation IL is
not proper for you to recognize. by
more than a smile, any one else in the
room.
When you go with your mother or
any other older woman to make calls.
she precedes you into the room. and if
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31
The Trick Cage. Where the Bird
Has to Haul Up His Food.

lremely neat and attractive bird. as the
catalogue describes him. and his plu-
mage of dark gray. with fashionable
white ermine trimming TO his wings
sets off his little yellow face. with its
green crest and a dash OF oranse red
on his checks. to perfection. This
small creature whistles and sings and
can be taught various tricks and Is
most attractive as pet other small
birds which are known as love BIRDS
from their propensity fer billing and
cooling. are a species OF paroquets with
long tails and yellow heads. and ars
also known as fortune telling birds.
and are sold on the street sometimes In
pairs. Many Of rhe smaller birds, such
IS the African fnches. the Java spar
rows and others. car nc placed In
cage together. aud they are great
source OF interest and pleasure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

EvERT one who has had a pet ami
l. NAL OF any description knows
what source OF pleasure and in
terest IL becomes and how. even
if somewhat irksome at times, the
care bestowed upon the little creature
is more than compensated for by the
pleasure OF its affection and devotion.
This is true not only OF the better
known household pets, such as dogs
and cats. but more especially is II
the case with birds OF all varieties.
which from their very helplessness IN
their artificial surroundings are more
entirely dependent on our personal care
and attention. They certainly can not
be left TO shift for themselves like
their more hardy companions Of the
cat and dog species. who, when
basely deserted by their owners, are
able TO maintain struggle for exist
ence for time at least. For this rea-
son birds are always more difficult pets.
and many people have an idea that they
are extremely delicate and hard to
raise, and apart from the ever popular
canary the various varieties OF birds
are not so much IN demand, particularly
with young people. This idea, however,
Is an erroneous one. as almost all birds,
II properly cared for and given plenty
OF light and fresh, wholesome food, are
not at all difficult to care for and viii
amply repay the slight attention.
u Is interesting TO see how many
ordinary bird fanciers' shops. and a
well known dealer, when questioned on
the subject Of training the numerous
small birds. such as flnches. nnnets and
the so called fancy birds, said decisively
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

~ IRDS should never be spoken to in
"a harsh or loud voice, as they will
- unconsciously initiate the persons
manner of speaking If they arc talking
birds of any sort. and the more sensi-
tive species, such as buIlfinches, mock
ing birds. etc. must be hept where they
sounds while they are being taught, as
the Impressions which they receive in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

drink, and by standing on an inclined
plane he propels a tiny wagonful of
seed toward him when he is hungry.
This and many other tricks can be
taught the tiny creatures. and it is In
teresting to see how responsive they
are to the human hand and voice.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

of rubber plant or some variety Of
treelike shrub indoors. This little
bird is sometimes COMPOUNDED with the
paroquet, who is cousin of his. and
comes from Asia and Australia. being
more frequently imported from the lat
ter country, from where he arrives in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-31

large consignments at certain seasons
of the year. together with cockatoos.
parrots and many other curious birds.
specimen of one of these Australian
birds, called a cockatello. is a small
gray bird about the size of the paro-
quet or slightly larger. He is an ex-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
Girl Graduates Entertained.

The lovely luncheon given by Mrs.
T. r. Henderson on Wednesday, the
28th, in honor Of three Of our sweet girl
graduates, Misses Lily Lanham, Lucille
Stoner and Eleanor Sutton, was a pro-
nounced success. The happy hearts Of
the naughty nine responded promptly
at 2 o'clock In answer to the invitation
Of this "Queen Of Hostesscs." This
handsome colonial home was ablaze
with electric lights, fragrant flowers
and rosebud beauties "and all went
merry az marriage bell" An elegant
fve-course luncheon was served, and
toasts were responded to In a happy
manner beftting this auspicious occas-
ion. Bubbling over with Joy each hap
py face reflected the thought that
1--WE are the class Of the naughty
nine Tho young, yet old; not big, but
wise. In wisdom's race we'll take the
prize. Long live the class Of naughty
nine."
The following are indebted to Mrs.
Henderson for very lovely afternoons:
Misses Lucille stoner, Lily IAnham,
Eleanor Sutton, Virginia and Mary
Topp, Ruby Johnston, Gladys Bacon,
Wheat Burkhalter, Bessie Beck, Ethel
Robinson, Jennie Weaver, Mary sneed,
Susie Petty, Rosa Lee Hicks, Halle wes
johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
Gen. KeesIer Visits Jackson.

Msj.-Gen. 8. r. Keesler, Of Green
wood, commanding the Mississippi Ma.
tional Guard, is in the city in confer
ence with Adjt.-Gen. Fridge and sew.
eral STAFF officers, relative to encamp.
ment matters and certain necessary ar.
rangements that will have to be made
in order to promote the success of the
many details connected with a mil
itary outing and demonstration OF the
kind.
The work Of preparation of the
grounds selected az the camp site, near
the Idlewild Park and in the delightful
Idlewild subdivision, will be taken In
hand, the reviewing stand and the dane
ing pavilion enlarged and other details
attended to.
Gen. Keesler WAS very much pleased
to see that the street railway magnates
are at work extending the tracks Of
their line from the present terminus,
along the entire front OF the encamp-
ment site, to within few rods of the
Baptist Orphanage, thereby adding to
the accessibility facilities, both for the
military men and the civilians, and
contributing that much more to the ten
days outing at Camp Sam Sample
jackson Cor. Commercial Appeal, 22nd
inst. =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
]. |. Cottle Buys Interest In S. /
RaInes' Drug Store.

Mr.. III. CottIe, Of Gadsden, Ala, re.
Gently purchashed sn interest III Nj. 5.
L. Raines drug bssiness In This oity
and the flrm will be known % Raines d
Co, in fature. MI. Cottle is IN eGper-
fenced druggist, having boenT success-
fully engaged ID that business i'd Gads-
den for several years. and he comes to
Greenwood very highly recommended.
Mr.. Raines ID ono Of our most popular
citizens and business men, and We pre-
dict for thensw irm liberal share Of
the public patronage. New fixtures
will b Installed, the store i to be re-
modelled, Z complete lins Of new goods
will b aAdsd to tho present stock, md
when conpleted this will be ono of The
best appointed drug stores In tho Delta.
The ComnonwsaltA wishes for the new
Arm that splsodid success which Il do
serves,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
HOl FOR MEMPHIS
IN AUTOMOBILES!
fiftesm Machines 10 Contest for Prize
On Trip to Bluff City.

II the weather is favorable and road
conditions are good, there is move on
foot to have m automobile durability
run from Greenwood to Memphis on
June 7th and Sth, arriving there for the
Confederate Reunion. There will be
is automobiles In the race and prize
will be given the machine that goes to
Memphis without trouble. The plan is
to leave from tho Delta Garage, Green
wood, u 10 o'clock on tho 7th, where
oars will all line up and have picture
taken; go to Minter City for lunch;
thence to Clsrksdale In the afternoon
and TO Memphis ON the sth, getting an
early start Tuesday morning. The cars
will be spaced abeut ten minutes apart
and checker will be appointed by a
committee TO ride in each car. Mr.. O.
n. Mcdonald, Of the Delta Garage, will
ride the rear car fully equipped with
outat Of repairs to meet any emergency.
Messrs. II. D. walker and p. D. Mont
joy, Of the Delta Garage, will be in race
and also be prepared to help out In case
of trouble.
This will be . real pleasure trip and
good many ladies' are expected to 20.
No speed records will be allowed. This
facs b open to al cars from to 8
cylinders and will be nsesssary for all
who enter The RAGS to send name and
make Of car te.Delta Garage - soon -
possible. For further information about
ths ssos 'pAous Or ssll st the Delta
Garage. Thoss ssss Asviag vacant
ssats esa b ssgagsA y parties who
wish 10 60 By arranging with ownsr Of
ths or. This II , chance for real
aateuobiIs pleasure trip.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
GREENWOOD MORNING

strove to keep them citizens Of Missia
sippi. He was always accessible I,
them and he mover missed an opportun
ity to aid them In any way he could
The last speech It was my privilege !,
hear him make was delivered to th,
young mon Of his college fraternity up
on The friendships Of young men Ant
their effects upon tho history OF til.
world He was then in failing health
Although the hand Of death had beer
laid upon him. but as he spoke OF The
friendship Of Damon and Pythiss, ol
David and Jonathan, Of Hallam and Ten.
nyson, he seemed to throw OF the
weight Of his years Of labor and become
young man again. He was proud Of
Mississippi's history and much OF his
time and labor was expended in teach.
Ing the young manhood Of his state her
storied past. His masterly orations up
on Davis and Lamar were delivered to
young mon to point them to high ideals
and to build up an enlightened and con-
scientious citizenship.
His sympathies were broad and cath
olic. Though he thundered against "ar-
istocracy In crime" and insisted that
those equally guilty should be punished
alike, yet the moan Of the striped con-
vict under the brutal lash Of the con-
vict lessee caught his ear, and his voice
was raised in condemnation Of the
shameful leasing system. Bending low
ne heard the whlmper Of the pale-faced
child in the factory, and he answered
with the demand for the child labor law;
that the coinage Of dividends from the
lives of Gods little ones might cease,
and that they might breathe the free
air Of Mississippi's hills and grow ruddy
checked In Mississippi's sunlight.
He is gone from us, and Mississippi
mourns her noblest son. And yet, as we
lay this simple sprig Of green upon his
bier, we mourn not as those without
hope. We know that leaving to us, his
fellow Mississippians, the precious her.
itage Of his life and labor and love, he
has gone to receive his rich reward at
the foot Of the great white throne, at
the hands Of his Lord and Master whom
he loved and served SO we'll.
"For Christ himself hath called him
To lay his armor by,
And wear in endless glory
The crown Of victory
He has gone to join the long roll of
self-sacrificing heroes and patriots:
Jewels that on the stretched forennger
OF all time sparkle forever"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
Sam Montgomery Gets Insurance on
his White Steamer.

The latter part Of last week Mr.. W.
N. Peteet paid Mr.. Sam Montgomery
the sum Of $1,000, the amount Of insur-
ance carried on his White Steamer au-
tomobils, which was destroyed by fire
several weeks ago while en- route to
Lsxington. Mr.. Peteet had special
agent Of the Insurance Company Of
North America to come here and assist
him IN Inspecting the loss and the elaim
was sstiafsctorily aAipsted a check for
N full amount being received by Mr..
Pstest last wesk. Ar. Psteet repre-
ssats several 81 ~ stauhchest iDsur-
Ancs qonpahies a. sxistebcs, and gives
\ n y " " snslul t1sltia1 h III bus-
r "
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
GREENWOOD LODGE lIS
WINS THE BANNER.


The Grand Lodge |. 0. 0. II. OF Mis-
sissippi convened in annual session q
Columbus on Tuesday and wednesda,
OF last week, the attendance from tn,
subordinate lodges Of the State beinE
large and en- thusiastic.
The reports from the different lodge,
showed the condition Of the Order to bt
In most prosperous condition, but the
report from Greenwood Lodge No. lis
showing the greatest increase in mem.
bership during .l.e- past, year the las~.'
Lodge Banner was given to our worthy
Rep preventative, MIR. s. @. Wilson, who
brought 1t home with him and deliv.
cred the highly valued prize to the To-
cal lodge, where II will remain until the
next session OF the Grand Lodge. And
In this connection The Commonwealth
has assurances from the members of our
lodge that they propose to make such
gains In membership during the ensuing
year as to retain the Banner next year.
The presentation was made by Hon,
X. N. Scudder, Of yicksburg, and the
Banner was gracefully accepted on be-
half Of Greenwood Lodge by Repre-
sentative s. q. Wilson.
Greenwood's representatives In at
tendance at the Grand Lodge session in
Columbus were as follows: s. q. Will
son, local representative; r. G. King,
chairman finance committee; Monroe
McClurg, Past Grand Master and Soy-
ereign Representative; ]. d. Attlesey,
visitor. Each of these gentlemen re-
port a most enjoyable meeting.
Besides winning the Grand Lodge
Banner, our people were specially re-
joiced over the fact that Greenwood re-
ceived the distinguished honor OF hav-
ing her worthy citizen, Mr.. n. G. King,
cashier Of the Bank Of Commerce, elect
ed to the exalted position Of Grand
Master Of the Grand Lodge Of Misss-
sippi for the ensuing year. That he
will discharge the important duties Of
the position In an efficient and cred
table manner goes without saying, and
The Commonwealth most heartily con-
graduates him and the Grand Lodge
alike upon his election.
Past Grand Master p. W. Maer was
elected Representative to the sov-
ereign Grand Lodge az the successor Of
Gen. Monroe McCIurg, Of this city.
Gen. McClurg, Sovereign Representa-
tive for the past twelve years, was
placed in nomination for reelection,
but he gracefully withdrew his name
from the contest, declaring that some
other member should be elected, and
the election Of Mr.. Maer was made by
The following is list Of the officers
slect:
~. Y. King, GREENWOOD, u. M.
n. 8. Brumneld, Summit, d. G.. M.
II. Katz, Hattiesburg, CIV.
W. 8. ?. Doty, Grenada, Sec'y.
]. X. McClurg, Walden, Treas.
p. W. Maer, Columbus, Grand Rep.
The Mississippi Grand Lodge meets
,ext year ut West Point,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28

The Graduating Exercises Of Green
wood High School took place Tuesday
evening In the school auditorium. Nev-
er has the city Of Greenwood witnessed
more beautiful sight than when the
eleven members Of the graduating class
marched down the long aisle with an
airy tread, bearing grace on their
shoulders beautiful daisy chains. When
they were seated upon the stage, the
characters of Tennyson's "Dream Of
Fair Women" passed into oblivion, for
one could not help agreeing with Sir
Walter Scott
Nicer did Grecian chisel trace,
A nymph, maid, or grace
or finer form or loyelier face"
The evenings exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Myers, follow
cd by beautiful opening chorus. Then
Terrell Wells, class president, took
charge OF the evenings unique enter
tainment by introducing each speaker
with apt and clever remarks. Miss
Willie Fatherree, class historian, gave
an intensely interesting sketch Of the
members Of this class MANY Louise
Allcotts see In her." Miss Eleanor
Sutton, "My Idea Of Modern Boy"
was very amusing to all who know mod
ern boys; 80 was otho Wallis my Idea
OF a Modern Girl" to all who knew some
modern girls. Gladys Bacon, post,
beautiful poem Of her own composition.
Jennie Weaver. az described by the his
torian, "Divinely tall and most divinely
fair passed just criticisms upon each
member. Bessie Portwood gave jests
that brought forth daughter holding
both her Sides" Lille Lanham, In her
gentle sweet way, read the class proph-
ecy, which showed that she has high
ideals, not only for herself, but for her
class mates. Lucille Stoner, class mt
sician, gave beautiful classical selec-
tion. Virginia Topp, In a sweet and
graceful manner, presented each mem
ber OF the class and her teachers with
very useful and appropriate gifts.
The last paper, "The Class WILL" by
Annie May zooka very unique pa
per--willing to each teacher an article
very much needed The flowers were
unusually beautiful and so enormous
that the path Of each was literally
strewn with flowers. Then came the
presentation Of diplomas by Supt. h. X.
Saunders.
This class In the largest Numbering
eleven) and taking It as whole, Ia one
of the most intellectual GLASSES ever
graduated from the @. II. 8. Lille Lam
ham deserves honorable mention, inas-
much AZ she finished tho prescribed
course In less time, by two years, than
any OF the pupils who have graduated
from this school.
The selection from "Prince Of PIlson,"
sung by six Of the high school boys, re-
,eived very hearty applause, as did
he closing chorus.
The music throughout the evening
was exceptionally good, showing that
Tho children had been thoroughly train
I'd by pains-taking and efficient instruc-
or, Mrs. r. A. Topp, whose work In the
'chosl can never be over estimated.
The art exhibition from all the grades
we're unusually good this year, due per-
'aps to prize Of FIVE dollars that was
'fered by Snpt. G. n. Saunders for the
'est exhibit. This prize was awarded
o the sixth grade, Of which Miss King
8 instructor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28

The STATE Board of Health has ~
pointed Dr. y. n. sssdifsF = Health
OhRcss ol Leaors County 70 succeed DR..
g. n. D. Osnpbell who has held tAat
lmpofiAnt position 10 most sstisfac-
tory nanssr Tor tho past four ysass.
Dr. G6ndissr q in every Wy capsbls
for ~ faltAfnl and cflcient discharge
II ~ duties of ths once 70 which -
~ besn appdfn1el.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-28
MEMORIAL AND DEC.
ORAIlON DAY SERVICE
Dy vsrtaa Jestersoa Davls Coaster U.
D. O., prssAyteSisa church.
, .. ~. june 3rd.
THE PROGRAM.

Inn ffSUtHAM.
Hymn, "How Firm Foundation" the
favorite hymn Of Jefferson Davis, by
choir.
Prayer, Dr.. Irvine.
Song, Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere, y
ladies' chorus.
Address, Jefferson Davis, by Mr.. W.
N. Wilmington. -
Reading, "Our Soldiers Crave" by
by Henrietta Pate.
Song, "The Little Bronze Cross" Mrs.
Derritt.
Address, "Tho Confederate Soldier" /"
by Rev. g. X. TuIl.
Reading, "The Name Of Old Glory"
by Mabel Young.
Song, "Tentiug on the Old Camp
Ground"
Prayer, Rev. Hart.
= Anthem, "slecp, sweetly Sleep by
choir.
The public IL cordially invited to at
tend.