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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14

Mrs. w. r. Stubs will be at home
to her. friends Saturday afternoon, the
18th. Her at home days are the first
and third SATURDAYS of the month.
y
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gossett will give
an informal dinner party tonight at
their home. 1911 Mulvane street, COM
plimentary to Mr.. Paul Sweet, who will
leave next Thursday for Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, where he has accepted
a position with the Curtis Publishing
company. The table decorations will
be pink and white, and the flowers
used will be roses Covers will be laid
for twelve, the guests being college
friends of Mr.. Sweet, who is a Wash
burn graduate.
Mrs J. Warren Sanders. of Vinita,
Oklahoma, was the guest of honor at
an informal bridge party this after
noon given by Mrs. Julia Farnsworth
Soper- Mrs. Sanders will return to
her home next Monday.
The wedding of Miss Lavere Lang
don and Mr.. Preston Coleman will
be solemnized Tuesday. October Is,
at the W. H. Wood horne. 1241 Fill
celebrated quietly. The bride and
bridegroom will be unattended, and
the guests at the wedding will be rela-
tives.
The Clio Club will meet Monday af-
ternOon with Mrs. P. ]. WahIe at her
home, 1909 Clay street.
-
Miss Alice knight. of Brunswick,
Maine, who has been visiting Mrs. Ed
ward Gossett for the past few weeks,
was married Thursday afternoon to
Mr.. Paul Laidley, of Chicago, illinois,
at the J. D. Gossett home on Van
They had planned to be married some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14

will return to Oakland to extend their
visit before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malone Ward of Newton
are visiting this week with A. W. Ward
and family They are delegates to the
Christian church convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Howard of Russell
Kansas, are here attending the Christian
church convention and are the guests of
friends in Oakland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14

dust and dirt and retaining fresh
ness until used. These are a few
of the reasons why your dime
should buy WESTON BREAD; an
other is, that every wrapper is val
liable. Premiums of high grade
china will be given for them.
Demand Weston bread-the
package is initiated, but the bread
can not be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
TOPEKA,s DEITCATEssFN SHOP
HOLDS MANY GOOD EAT
ABLES FOR YOU.

Ready cooked vegetable and
dairy dishes, prepared in the most
excellent fashion of our skilIfuI
chef. Tomorrow there will be Bos-
ton baked beans, 10c quart;
potato salad, rice and tapioca pud-
ding, spaghetti, macaroni and
cheese and bread pudding, at Ice
per pint. Also the crispest, largest
and best potato chips you ever ate
at 40c per ID.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14

from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and [
can truly say that
Lydia E.Pinkham's
We &C ia BILE Com
ound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me, as it
restored my health
and strength [
oyer forget to tell
my friends what
lydia F. PinEham'S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
F'ioaro NOW Two cents.

Paris, Oct. 14.-Commencing on Oc-
tober 10, the Figaro will sell for 2
cents instead of cents. The paper an
nounces that the reduction is COM
pulsory, owing to the growing poverty
of it's clientele, among the French aris-
tocracy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
a GOOD WAY TO PROVIDE
SANDWICHES FOR ANY SORT
OF LUNCH OR SOCIAL RE
FRESHMENTS.

Don't you often find it difficult to
make nice sandwiches-ones that
won't be too bulky? Isn't it hard
to cut the meat yourself in the old
fashioned way?
You can buy your sandwich ma
teriala here, all uniform, neat and
ready to put together. We have
the regular sandwich buns at all
times; fresh, light and just the
right thickness, at 10c per dozen.
Then as to meat: You can get
roast beef, baked ham, cold tongue,
veal loaf or a choice of several
cheeses at very reasonable prices
We slice them to suit your taste;
any desired thickness; all whole
pieces; all uniform. There's no bet
ter or more economical way to get
nice, dainty sandwiches than to get
the materials here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change of Life,
says Mrs. Chas. Barclay

Graniteville, VT. -"I was passing
Through the Changed Life and suffered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
CREAM HORNS-HAVE YOU
HAD THEM LATELY?

Those delicious, brown, crisp pas
try cones filled with marshmallow
cream that melts in your mouth?
NV but they're fine; so dainty, rich
and wholesome. Get dozen OF
them tomorrow for Sunday. They
are soc dozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14

tucked mOuSseline; above is a plaStron
of lace. The sleeves are caught into a
wide band of the embroidery at the ell
bow, and below this a puff of mousse
line falls over a circular ruffle of blue
satin, The skirt has a tablier front,
bordered by a wide band of the en-
broiders-. One of the new turbans is
shown with this. 1t is of blue MORE.
lined with shell-pink silk and having
a bunch of marabout feathers as sole
trimming.
Mrs. William B. Gibson, Mrs. David
Palmer and Mrs. c. A. Mcclure have
issued invitations for a reception which
they will give Tuesday afternoon, Oc-
tober %, at Mrs. Planners home, AS
West Tenth avenue.
X
Miss Agnes Klein and Mr.. Ernest
Hillner were married Thursday night
at the German lutheran church by Rev.
P. D. Miller. After the ceremony an
informal reception was held at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Klein, Z09 Tyler street. AZ
ter two weeks trip to Buffalo, N. Y.
they will be at home at POI Tyler street.
y
Mrs. t. P. Moore, of III Mulvane
street, gave a luncheon Thursday af-
Stormont hospital in honor of Mrs. w.
guest for few days. Mrs. Elliott was
peka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
IDEAL BAKERY

The Place That's Different.
Both Phones 100. 121 w. Sixth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
EAT REAL PIE FOR ONCE.

Get one of our big, thick, lus-
cious pies with liberal pure fruit or
custard filings. Then you'll know
what REAL pie is. We have them
in every possible variety. They're
15c each and worth it, too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
WESTON BREAD IS A MOST
NECESSARY AND IMPORTANT
PART OF ANY SUCCESSFUL

Bread forms a large part of our
daily diet and should be the best
obtainab especially when the
cost is no greater.
Weston bread is without doubt
the most perfect loaf possible to
bake. 1t is rich, creamy, moist and
nut-like in flavor, yet very fine
grained and light. The crust is
brown and crisp. Each loaf is en-
closed and sealed in its own, par
afHned wrapper, thus excluding
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
ERBOARD" WHOLE
WHEAT BREAD is HEALTH
Full AND APPETTZING.

just for change now and then,
get loaf of our new whole wheat
bread. It's baked in accordance
with the high standard of Weston,
from Ralston'S t'Checkerboard''
brand whole wheat flour. All the
healthful and natural elements of
the wheat are retained, making a
most excellent food, health builder
and regulator. It is Toe per loaf.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
BUNS, ROLLS AND COFFEE
CAKES FOR SATURDAY.

We always provide for extra va
riety in buns, rolls and coffee cakes
for Saturdays trade and no matter
what your favorite may be, you'll
find it here, absolutely fresh. Any
variety of buns or rolls at 10c per
dozen; coffee cakes 10c and 15c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
CREAM PUFFS AGAIN, SINCE
COOLER WEATHER Is HERE

We are again making those IA
nous cream puffs, now that the
weather is cooler and they will keep
nicely. Ours are especially big,
crisp and brown; filed chock full
of rich, delicious custard cream and
sprinkled with powdered sugar.
They sell for Csc a dozen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-14
Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss katherine Kellam. who entered
Simmons college, Boston, this fall, is
i'll with typhoid fever and has been ta-
ken to hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Her mother, Mrs. T. ]. Kellam, is with
her.
Rev. and Mrs w w. Horn are in
Lawrence attending the synod of the
Lutheran church.
Mrs. Rose Sage and her daughter and
her sister, Miss Leah Lewis, will leave
Saturday to make their home in Cali
fornia.
DR.. and Mrs. S. C. Pettyjohn have
returned from a trip through the east
and in Michigan. where they spent the
past two months.
Mrs. Clyde Miller will leave in a few
days for a short visit in Kansas City.
Miss Lucille McAfee is spending
few days this week in Lawrence.
Miss Marian Wear, who left short
time ago to attend school in Washing
ton, d. C., is unable to enter on her
school work on account of Illness Mrs.
Norman Wear. who accompanied her
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
Ds!lghtIu! glIlhdaI paIlI.

A most delightful birthday party |
was given last Thursday evening BY
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Hanrsaan. in
honor Of thie- daughter. Csthsrine
Cecilia. The reception and dining
rooms were beautifully decorated
with ferns. palms and flowers. the
colcrs being pink and white. The
hours from eight TO eleven were
spent in games and music; the piano
being presided over by Miss Bloona
. Greasy. who was at her best.
At eleven o'clock the guests filed
into the dining room where a most
delightful repast awaited them. pre-
pared by Mrs. Hsnrahan and Mrs.
Amos Longshore. assisted by Miss
Lorena Hocge and Miss Helen
| Hanrahsn. The menu consisted OF
| cold roast beet. cold ham. cabbage
salad. assorted cakes. pink and
white candy served in rose baskets,
vanilla and chocolate ice cream
wine parfais. tea and coffee.
: After supper games and music
were INDUCED in until a late hour
= the guests departed declaring the
- had a most enjoyable time. and vot
; ing Mr.. and Mrs. Hanrshan roys
S entertainers. During the evenini
= Miss Hanrshan was the recipient c
+ many handsome presents. Anon
8 the guests were. Mr.. and Mrs. Z
{ L. Greasy. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
i Miller. Mrs. Amos LOngshorC
: Misses Annie and Lucy Wiser
a Minnie and HYacinthe Rogers
% Edith Bull. Eva Pitt. Minnie Grifhr
.e Loreua Houge. Annie Wright, Ii
I; Ian Rogers. Isora Taylor, Bloom
S; Greasy. Helen Hanrshan and Messr
d; J. J. Hennessy. Lloyd Hall, +
II Clark, Seymore Cary. Robert Bank
7: Orville St. John. Clifton MART
q; Carl Anderson. Andrew Bethune al
Vim. Greasy.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
New Officers Elected.

The annual meeting Of the Edu-
cational and Civic Association was
held Tuesday afternoon in Nichol-
son High School building. with a
large attendance. After listening to
an admirable paper by the retiring
president OF the organization. Mrs.
n. z. Bennett. who declined re-
election, the election OF officers for
the ensuing year was gone into. and
resulted as follows:
President. Mrs. L. w. Laue. Jr.;
first vice-president, Mrs. Van +.
Garrett; second vice-preSident. Miss
Bessie Scott; treasurer. Mrs. Char
lotte Hubbard; corresponding secre-
tary, Miss Annie Chapman.
Mrs. II. Z. Bennett was chosen
chairman of the educational depart
ment. and Miss Edith Smith. chair.
man of the civic department.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
Bacon News Budget.

Bacon. Va. March 1o-Mr. K.
M. Slauson. Of Powhatsn farm. lost
a valuable horse last week.
Mr.. c. <. Nightingale. of PiHey
Grove. caught thirty-eight hundred
pounds of Rock fish. besides some
other kinds. last week.
Don't forget the oyster supper at
Mr.. Burleson's Friday night. March
18th. for the benefit Of Five Forks
chur b. All are invited.
Mrs. James Walden and Mrs,
Peter Gray and children are visitors
in York. the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeff Bull.
Mr.. Richard Slater. of New York,
spent a few days this week with
Captain Tuttle at Glass Point.
Messrs. Z. NJ. Slsuscn and W.
| S. Kitchens were in Warwick Tues
day. looking at some horses which
were for sale.
Mr.. Golden. the gentleman WIS
has rented Mr.. Chapman's farm a
Neck-of-Land. has returned from
Baltimore with five head of horses
whichsshe bought for farm work.
The Richardson Bros, who havl
been saving lumber on the Harri
place Cor Warburton & Bozarth
have moved the mill to the Summe
House tract and are now saving 70
the same parties.
Mr.. z. w. Warburton. Of Wa
liamsburg. has on his farm at )
Georges the finest flock of youn
: lambs in the county.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17

Amid rennar>sble desnozstrarions e
soy from the natives Of the tistrict.
carSlls Faxre ~es suiiiotiss1 -
saintes, france. recently TIC Grim
NAL had neen convieted OF TIE nur-
DER o. a little sixyssr-old girl aud
bis execution raTc unoocnded delight
- the s1otheFs of the town. Who
crowded The windows Of the houses
IN the square o1tside the prison. and
uttered cries % satisfaction a he
moment the knife fell Fsvre speas
ne last days Of bis Hfe. IKE many .
prisoner before bin. IN making friends
With dumb creatures. Tiers vcrc III
tie birds which cew In and about The
courtyard OF hts prison. and the mar
Who had been guilty OF the most BRO
tai OF crimes occupied himself IN keep
ing sparrows a. pets. he caught .
dozen OF them. kept then. tanned
them. and began 20 love them His
wardens thought that after an there
must be a touch o. human feeling n
this mar. But we're they right lie
loved them 80 vel that be made a 70
quest of the prison governor concern
ing bis pets. May ] have SIX o
them.- he begged. for ny eveninl
mealr Tomorrow" he added. viii
the utmost sangfroid-~to-morroN
All fnish the other ak" On n
next morning he Vas executed
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17

Yorkfswn. Vs.. Murk =. --Esv-
Lymsn5 Abbot ssd psssy vissssd
Yorktown last week. Mrs. Jsdee
Smith took he party over the cid
town. sizht-see;nx.
Mr.. James C1rtis. cors-urtico
boss for the Invextmens Corporz<;sn.
who has becr Qsite sick with sezsa-
tits. is able 70 - our again
hr. w. S. Mexican. secretary e
The YORKTOWN Historical Society.
viii make his home IN Ycrkfour.
He has moved IN the Tabb house.
Mr.. Hungerford. of Minnesosa.
who has been stopping ~ The
Sherwood. Old Point. since JsnzsSy.
was IN Yorktown iast week. He
vas so much pleased that he expects
% come back again
The Swan Tavern. now owned BY
lhe Investment Corporz6cn. Is Being
repaired and viii DC used As psblsc
hotel. The Yorkeown hotel IS used
for the company only.
Mr.. Roy Conner was IN Richmond
last week on business for the Cemer'
i Co.
Mesdanes Tsnplston and HudR-
ms are both quite sick with grip.
? Five bungalows VII DC built thil
2 spring TO be used by the Cemenl
Co,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
Boulevard News.

Boulevard. Va. March IA
Mayor Wooten is in Florida on a
business "Trip.
Capt. G. A. Brown. our factory
superintendent IS in Norfork.
Mr.. A. r. Sharp has been away
for several days.
Mr.. May. of Norfolk. is visiting
friends here.
Rev. Mr.. Bulla OF Richmond.
preached in the school house on
Sunday afternoon.
Misses Minnie and Martha Oiser
have moved to Williamsburg and
their smiling faces are missed around
the Windsor hotel.
Robert Hall is getting better. aft
CT long spell of sickness.
w. F. Gillian. OF Providenc'
Forge was a caller here today.
Messrs. Collins and Perry, o.
New York. are guests at the WindscI
hotel.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
TOalO Topics.


Toano, Va. March l6.-1te
Tosno High School Library Associ-
alton viii present a play March 18th
entitled The Elopenent of Ellen"
for benefit Of the piano fund. Don't
forget the date-Thursday night.
March oath.
Miss Bessie Wynne Marsson has
returned from a visit to relatives at
Grove.
Mrs. William Wilkinson has NOV
ed from Lghtfoot TO To7no.
Use the James City brand of can.
ned sweet potatoes. They make
good pies.
Farmers are still planting pota
toes.
The Toano Truck Package Co.
started making barrels today.
The fiction in the new TraveliDl
Library at Toano library:
Sentimental Tommie. Barrie; 70
lsnde. Black; Merle's Crusade. Ca
rey; Men from Glengary, Conner
Pietro Ghishri. Crawford; Ransom
Folly. Davis; The Spoilsmen. Flow
or; The Head of a Hundred, Good
win; Mani Linda, Harlan; Rise c
Sias Lspham. Howells; Beside tn
Bonnie Bria- Bush. MacLaren; d
ana Of the Crossways. Meridith; Ok
topus, Norris; Polly, Page; Lorr
: | Casswell, Peck; On Commo
? Ground. Preston; Children of Il
! Tenements. Ries; Kenilworth. Scot
Aunt Abby's Neighbors. Slosson
T. Colonel Csrtero Gainesville. Smit
c Stephen Collivari. Sturgis; Robe
J. Elsmere. Ward; Qusechy. Warns
I The Valley of Decision. Wharto
J. The Spenders, Wilson.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
NO REASON FOR 1T.
whsn Williamsburg Cshzsns Show tbs
Certain Way Out

There can be no just reason why any
reader of this win continue 60 suffer the
fortunes Of an aching back, the annoy
ance of urinary disorders, this dangers
OF diabetes or Of any kidney Ills when re-
Isefis so near at hand and the most pos
five Ssoof given that they can DC cured
Read what a Williamsburg citizen says
lanes A. Banks. Main St, Williams
burg, Va. says: 81 began using Doan'
.Kidney Pulls some time sgo and the re-
sults were highly satisfactory. l was
troubled for a long while by pains
across the small OF my back. At times
descending into my limbs. also en-
dured a great deal of misery from rheu
rnatism and my kidaeys did rot perform
their functions properly. / h1ally pro
cured a boz of Doan's kidney Pilis anC
uince using them have felt a great dea
better. AN only too glad 20 give M
name As an endorser Of Doan's Kidre'
pills as know them TO be q rehabl
remedy
Por sale by al dealers. Price 5oesnt
Poster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo. New Yor
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the aams-Doan's--ss
oaks so.sss<f,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17

A beautiful woman also studies the
harmony of painting well kept home:
takes care 70 have the house painted
with paint that viii continue TO look
bright, clean and fresh looking. The L
& NJ never becomes dingy, because only
chemically pure colors are used: only
the finest White Oxide made iron metal
only the finest Whi'e Lead: only tbs
Durest Linseed Oil only expert paint.
makers psoduce IL with maehinery-a
thousand gallons at a time. Contrast
this with the costly and crude production
OF White Lead Paint made BY hand In
borwith stick in pot few gallon
az time.
/ Sold By lane s. Christian. Williams
| harxs Il. NJ. Ciemsuts, Lee Hall
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
Baseball Schedule Announced.

Manager Graves of the William
and Mary team. announces the fol-
lowing schedule:
March %. Delaware College at
Williamsburg.
April 6, V. M. I. at Lexington.
April 7. Washington and Lee at
Lexington.
April 8. Stanton Military Acad-
envy at Staunton (Pending.O
April 9. Woodbury. Forest al
Wake Forest.
April Il. Medical College of Va,
at Williamsburg.
April 10. Randolph-Macon al
Randolph Macon.
April Is. Randolph-Macon Al
Williamsburg.
| April 80. Mcclure School at VII
liamsburg.
| May 8. Hampden-Sidney a
lHampden-Sidney.
May IA. Hampden-Sidney at Wi
liamsburg.
/ May q. Richmond College a
Williamsburg.
| May Is. Richmond College .
| Richmond.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
cOCIAL AND -
DERSONAL

Mr.. II. G. Spencer is in Richmond
today.
Mrs. Kate Lamb. of Toano. IS
visiting Mrs. John L. Mercer.
Miss Ella Pitmsn left on Satur-
day to visit friends in Lynchburg.
Miss Bertha Brsithwaite is visit
ing friends in Norfolk and Princess
Anne.
Mrs. Dan Jones. of Newport
News. was in town for a few days
this week.
Mrs. Van F. Garrett and Miss
Charlotte Garrett were in Richmond
yesterday.
Miss Ellen Barnes returned Mon
day. after spending some days II
Richmond.
Mrs. (. J. Adams. of Richmond
spent last week with her sister. Mrs
Ann Austin.
Miss Leila Charles spent severs
days in Norfolk this week with Mr.
and Mrs. B. S. Joynes.
Miss Mary Ware Gait. who is
school in Stanton, viii spen'
Easter at her home here.
Mr.. V. Z, Curle has returned 1
Newport News after visit to Nj
d. w. Spencer in the county.
Mrs. L. w. Lane. Jr.. and lttl
daughter, Mildred. will leave tC
day to spend a few days
Norfolk.
Mrs. w. w. Skinner, Jr. returns
TO Norfolk Sunday after two weel
stay with her parents Deputy &C
lector J. S. Charles and wife.
Mr.. O'Hearn has returned
coach the baseball team Of the C
lege. Mr.. O'Hearn brought b
sister with him to spend some tim
Mr.. P. H. Hanrahan. gardener
the Marshall cottage. is now in M
York and Will attend the Flow
Show in Philadelphia before retul
ing home.
Mrs. w. A. r. Goodwin and S
Rutherford, who are guests Of !
and Mrs. w. A. Montgomery.
return to their home in Rochest
n. Y, tomorrow
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17

The four-year-old daughter of a
guest at the Colonial Ian wandered
away from the hotel late Tuesday
evening. and gave her parents con-
siderable alarm before she was
found.
Rev. E. K. Odell went for a short
trip to Norfolk today and vii! re-
turn to preach at Warwick Chapel
Sunday morning. Mr.. Roach. OF
the College. will preach at the VII
hsmsburg Methodist church at II
a. m. next Sunday morning, and
the pastor will hold revival service
at p. N. as announced. {. <.
Bell will speak at Five Forks church
at 3 p. N.
Steps preliminary to the organiza
ton of an Associated Charities II
Williamsburg have been taken
Such an organization is needed her
badly and will no doubt be speedil.
formed. There have been NOR
cases Of actual want IN town thi
winter than before in several years
the winter having been long. bar
one. and living expenses beyond IN
reach of all.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1910-03-17
Children Wish shlvyards.

six teachers enjoyed the Trip. to
Newport News and Old Point on
Tuesday The weather was fine
anc nothing happened to mar the
pleasure of any of the party. The
little tourists were as good as gold.
and every one enjoyed their merry
talk and laughter. All Of the hotels
were called out TO them at Newpo Z
News, but they seemed to prefer the
Casino, where they ate their lunch
and watched the ships. AS the per
NIT to the ship yards was for twelve
they had time TO visit the teu-cent
store. There, the best number
work Of the year was done, they
went wild. until they had separated
their car fare from their spending
money. only one" child was; impTo-
vident enough TO be short nickle.
They reached the shipyards in time
10 see the employees file out TO din
ner, $500 strong. Then following
the guide, they used eyes and ears in
learning about the construction and
repair of ships. the launching of
j vessels, and the use of derricks.
Vessels in every stage of construction
were studied. Torpedo boats and
torpedo boat desroyers were ex-
! planned to them. They were shown
the largest dry dock in the world
and its mechanism was explained.
The trolly ride to Old Point wa
instructive and the children thorough
ly enjoyed paying their own fares
e seeing them 'rung in" and watchinl
, the points of interest along the Wa,
10 in Newport News. Hampton ant
Ph9bus.
d The first ew of the fort was hail
Ks ed with delight. and from the tim
IL they walked over the bridge spar
ming the moat until they left the foi
to they were investigating as only chile
81 rem can.
lis The parade ground. the building
ie. the soldiers on guard each receive
at as hare of attention and then came Il
wv ascent Of the ramparts and Z
rer view of the harbor whe
N. several vessels were lying
anchor. They seemed to eni'
on the fort most of all. and after w
Dr. liamsburg they thought Old Poi
y;u the most charming place IL {
er world.
In coming through the fort one
them said they are doing 90
; civic league work here" a
- promptly went IN search Of a ira
lov trash receptacle to dispose of luu
On papers. The passengers on
y. home-bonnd train remarked uE
the happy looking groups of chi
rem. whose faces shone with
good time that they had had.