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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
PUBLIC SCHOOL
CLOSING
Interesting Exercises At The Court
house.
MUSIC, ADDRESSES, ETC, ETC

Over 600 children marched from the
public school building Friday morning
under Prof. A. ID. Wright and their
teachers to the courthouse building to
participate in the final closing exercises
of the public schools of this city for the
year 1910.
The building was packed with the
children, their parents, citizens, etc. 1t
was a pretty sight. On the front of the
stand were baskets Of flowers brought
by loving ones TO give to those children
who had gained distinctions and made
marked advances in their studies.
Supt. A. ID. Wright presided. On
the stand with him were President A.
B. Bowering and members of the
School Board-Capt. S. J. Quinn, clerk
Messrs. w. l.. Brannan. Isaac Hirsh,
J. r. Rawlings, w. II. Hurkamp and
Geo. Freeman.
Rev. II. II. Barber delivered the in
vocation.
Prof. A. d. Wright made an address,
in which he told something of the work
ing of the school during the session;
stated that the enrollmentof the school
for the present year was the largest in
its history, being 726; spoke Of the ad-
vantages of the new school building for
the concentration of the schools; of the
difficulties met with in the new meth
DDS, because they were new; asked the
cooperation of the public and the au-
thorities for the future success, and in
vited criticisms for betterments.
Grades / and 2 then sang with fine
effect 1.-The Shoemaker's Song"
A violin solo by FRANKLIN Koeppen,
of Grade 4, elected much applause.
The High School chorus,i Mr.. j. W..
Adams leading and Mrs. Mary Quinn
Hicks accompanist, sang the Swing
Song, and as an encore, Sleighing Glee.
This was a decided feature.
Little Miss Doris Pates recited "My
Sisters Beau" with ease and grace and
received applause that shook the build
ing. She was the recipient Of box of
fine candy.
This was followed by the chorus,
Queen of the May" grade 3, Miss
Gray accompanist
Chorus by grade 4, Miss Dunaway
accompsnist.
Miss Minna Rodgers played we'll a
piano solo.
Grades one and two, Miss Cole accom-
PIANIST, sang Jack in the Pulpit. "
Harold and Ethel Genther of grades 9
and played a piano duet, which was
finely executed and enthusiastically
received.
President Bowering delivered an ad-
dress in which he spoke of the rapid
progress of the public school system in
the city and advancement Of the chill
dren. He paid a compliment to the
superintendent and teachers, and wish
ed one and all happy vacation.
The delivery Of distinctions, ETC., by
Prof Wright brought the exercises to
an end
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
UP-T0-DATE FARMER

Return, Va, June 9, 1910.
To The Free Lance:
went to Port Royal few days ago
TO see Mr.. Jno. T. Thornton on BUSH
ness. He showed me his beautiful
garden. Mr.. Thornton had snaps and
potatoes out Of his garden June 3. -
Mr.. Thornton is good gardener and
a good farmer. He makes success OF
everything he undertakes. He is very
much interested N farming. He has
8 1-2 acres in corn On his Liberty Hill
farm which think will be hard to beat.
The land is a black loan, two feet
deep, clover fallow with $50 pounds
of good guano per acre. The land was
ploughed ten inches and subsoiled four
inches, then disc narrowed and put in
perfect order. / never saw better
preparation for corn. The rows are
four feet wide and the corn in the step
is IL inches apart. He has 80 acres in
crimson clover and wilf-put 70 acres in
peas. A Farmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
BIRTHDAY PARTY IN STAFFORD

Hemp, Va, June Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Smith, Of Berea,
gave a delightful birthday party recent
" in honor of their Oldest son, Georde,
ace %. Games of different amuse-
ments were enjoyed until late hour.
At IL O'Clock cake, lemonade and con-
fectioneries were abundantly served by
Misses Hattie and Sadie Smith, Katie
Monroe and Eva Burgess. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Smith,
Misses Katie and Clara Monroe, Lizzie
Watts. Sadie and Lucy Smith, Belle
Snellings, Hattie Smith, Eva Burgess,
Annie and Maud Beckham and Nellie
Burgess; Messrs. Eddie Hayslop, Stacy
Mills. Willie Patton, Thomas DOdson,
Archie Ellington, Robert Glow, Jimmy
Watts. Frank Beckham. Barney Raines,
Eddie Grinnan, Gustie Newton, Eddie
Rlake. Johnnie and Willie Bullock,
Charlie and Norman Blake, Leonard Bur
ton. George Wise, Edward and Major
Burton. Bonnie and Fleet Burgess,
Archie Frank and Cleveland Monroe,
George and Frank Smith, Ernest Lit
treIl. Joe and John Smith, Wexford
Snellings, Samuel and Jimmy Burgess
and others.
Mrs. Amanda Wise and Mrs. Jane
Patton were visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert l.. Burton Wednesday.
Messrs. Dorsey HUMPHREYS and Stearr
Ellington were guests Of the Misses
Monroe Friday. -
Miss Sallie Clark and Mr.. G. Bran
dingburg. who spent few days with
the Misses Ellington, have returned to
Washington.
Mr.. G. Brandingburg, of Washington,
and Misses Stella and Sarah Ellington
spent a delightful evening with Mr..
las d. Monroe and family. ?.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
: KING GEORGE
Quarterly Conference-Fu Other
Notes.

King George, Va, June 7th.
The third quarterly conference of the
Methodist churches of King George,
convened at Fletcher's chapel Satur.
day. Presiding Elder w. G. Boggs
presided. Trinity and Fletchers were
represented by official members, with
collections fairly paid up. Alfred Viii.
liams was elected trustee at Fletchers
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
Of George 7. Henderson.
For the Epworth League at Colonial
Beach Ernest Ford was elected presi-
dent, with Pheoby Marshall, Clara
White and c. w. Venable, LIST, 2nd and
Bird presidents. w. b. Stiff, W..
A. Spilman and Charles Hayes were
appointed committee TO superintend
the repairs necessary at Grace church.
Union was selected as next place of
meeting.
The funeral Of little Sallie Minor,
oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Ashton Minor, took place Sunday after
noon at Trinity church; interment in
the church yard. The services were
conducted by Rev. X. G.. James and
Presiding Elder w. G. Boggs. Little
Sallie's death was particularly sad
She was severely burned last winter
while playing near On overheated stove
and never entirely recovered. Recent
ly she suffered an attack of appendi-
ctis. She was taken to the Mary
Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg
last week, where she died soon after
an operation was performed. She was
only six years old and q particularly
bright and attractive child.
Mr.. Minor Baker, who has been at
tending school at Bedford City, is at
home for the holidays.
Mr.. j. A. Billingsley is home from
Fork Union Academy for the summer.
Misses Nancy and George Green are
guests of Miss Meta Pollock at Hobson.
Mrs. Harry Mills has returned after
spending week in Washington.
Misses Ellen Lewis and Stella Dickin-
son will spend this week in Washing
ton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW SITE
Missionary Meeting And Announce
ments For June.

The missionary meeting Wednesday
night was a decided success. Mrs.
Whitfield, field secretary OF the
National Baptist Association, delivered
string address. She often brought
tears to the eyes of the audience, as
she told of the sad experiences of the
missionaries.
Miss Verser, young woman from
Texas. also made a short speech in
which she told of her divine call to
foreign missions. She is now preparing
to 90 to Africa. An offering was made
for the benefit of missions, and a good
sum was realized.
Next Sunday afternoon children's day
exercises will be held. Sunday morning
Rev. w. L. Ransome, the pastor, will
preach a children's day sermon; subject,
The child an example for the aged;
Sunday morning, the 10th, a special
sermon for women; Sunday morning,
the 18th, special sermon to men; every
Sunday night, during the month, Rev.
Ransome will preach on the churcn
covenant. There will be baptizing next
Sunday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
CAROLINE NOTES
Chilesburg, Va, June 8,

Chilesburg, Va, June 8, 1910.
The Blanton High School closed Wed.
nesday night. The program was good
and much enjoyed by large audience.
Mrs. S. Ware died Tuesday at the
home Of her.sister, Mrs. A. W. Davis,
Of Blanton.
Mrs. Thomas Chewing is quite sick
at her home. near Chilesburg; attended
by DR.. 7 y y.
Mr.. ar, q z Humphreys and Miss
Ella Peml q. 1, of Richmond, were re-
cent visitt, Dat the home of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Floyd Pemberton, of Chilesburg.
Mrs. Flossie Davis hos returned to
Richmond, after a visit Of several
weeks to Mrs. A. w. Davis.
Mrs. r.. o. Wiglesworth left Sunday
for visit to her son, Mr.. p. G. Wigles-
worth, at Free Stone. on the r., +. q
p. r. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Mills and Mr..
and Mrs. r. 7. billiard paid a flying
visit to Richmond. last week in Mr..
Mills fine auto.
Mr.. Charlie Blanton, who attended
the Blanton High School, has returned
to his home, near Thornsburg.
Miss Drue Wiglesworth has returned
home, after four weeks visit to rela'
tives at Guinea.
Mr.. Lonnie Blanton is visiting his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Blanton, OF
BIanton. H.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
ORANGE
Ordained TO Ministry The Late Mrs.
Lee ]. Graves.
Lahore, Va, June 9th, 1910.

Lahore, Va, June 9th, 1910.
Rev. Goodwin Frazer was ordained
to the ministry yesterday at Pamunkey
church. He has just returned from
the Theological Seminary at Louisville,
and is we'll equipped for his work. The
presbytery consisted Of Doctors Me
Daniel, Of Richmond; Winfree, Of Gull
pepper, and Pastors Davis, of Louisa,
Staples, of Orange, and Rev. W. j.
Decker, pastor of Pamunkey.
DIR. Mcdaniel preached the sermon
text. 1--WE preach Christ cruciiied: y
The able and gifted orator held the
close attention Of large audience, and
at the conclusion of his sermon came
the LAYING on Of hands with prayer by
the pastor. ~,
After a real good dinner DIR. Win
free preached on missions, and hand
some Bible, the gift of his church at
Pamunkey, was presented to the new
preacher by Mr.. Davis. 1t was an inn
pressive day and the good sown will
bring fruit in the coming ages.
Rev. Goodwin Frazer is the second
son of Mr.. and Mrs. David Frazer TO
enter the ministry, and if they prove
as efficient in saving souls as their elder
brother, Doctor John d. Frazer. is in
snatching the sick from the jaws of
death, rich indeed will be their reward.
The top of the morning to the whole
family.
This community was shocked from
center to circumference at the news OF
the death of Mrs. Lee J. Graves. We
had Just been gladdened by the .rumor
that she was rapidly improving and
hope of soon seeing her was kindled IN
our breasts. She was a woman OF rare
and attractive qualities, a child OF fllial
virtues, wife and mother Of the mob
lest cast. A leading member of the
Baptist church in Fredericksburg, with
a host of true friends all over Virginia,
she died mourned, hOnored and wept by
all who really knew her Tuesday a
large gathering from far and near laid
the remains in the family burying
ground at her fathers. Today she is
free from care and pain and entered
into that rest which remains for the
faithful.
Mr.. Russell Ellis is very i'll at his
home near Monrovia of typhoid fever.
His condition is unimproved.
have lust heard that Mr.. ID. M.
Frazer, father Of the preacher boys,
had his shoulder broken by COW few
DAYS ago. It's a mean cow that would
butt or kick so gentle and good a man
as Dave. Away with such a cattle.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
ITEMS FROM ORANGE COUNTY
Lahore, Va, June Z.

LduOICf O. "NhN '.
breakfasted Sunday morn with a
trio of young folks hard by this place
and in the ENJOYABLE menu was succu-
lent ham, cured, cooked and served in a
manner most enjoyable. It's no snub to
the Smithfeld hog to hint that he can
get on a hot trail of the "ole Pamun-
key" ham.
Saturday was lamb and hog day at
Orange and from all round wagons roll
ed in, loaded with the best that grows
this way. K. V. Graves, the wet" OF
the trade, had several loads and Booton
had some more. My neighbor sold six
pigs that brought Sl05. This sale foots
up several hundred dollars from DR.. +.
Voolfolk pens and yet they are full
and fat.
A large and smiling singing school
opened Friday at Pamunkey. Prof.
Davis is in charge and the indications
point to fine harvest.
Joe Farrell. of New York, is a guest
at Mrs. Stewards.
DR.. w. J. Maybee and Miss Marion
Mitchell, of Richmond. visited the hos
pitable home of Mr.. T. w. Bullock this
week. The doctor is head Of the Chill
dren's Home, which is said to be in a
fourishing condition.
The ordination of Rev. Goodwin
Frazer, anon of Mr.. Dave Frazer, takes
place at ~Pamunkey today. All-day
services will be held. DR.. Mechanic OF
Richmond, breaches the sermon, and
DR.. Winfree and other OWNERS VIII
take part in the meeting.
Everybody was glad to see Attorney
Jno. G.. Williams home again with the
assurance Of returning health.
Mr.. Jno. j. Daniel is on trip to
Baltimore. His thoroughbred is train
ing on the Culpeper fair grounds:
The grounds of the Orange Horse,
mans Association have been put in good
order and big meet is assured.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
STAFFORD
Two Deaths Sale OF Land.

Stafford Store, Va, June Sth. 1910.
Mrs. Anna S. Abel died at her home
near this place Saturday, and while the
news of her death was still fresh in our
thoughts, word came that Mrs. j. II.
Rhome, both Of whose illness was pub
lished in your paper, had also entered
into rest at her home, at Onville, TO
await the final call, Come with me. "
Sunday morning tents were stretched
and the two graves were opened here
in the Stafford Store church burial
ground in the pouring rain. Mr..
Walter Cox, Of Onville, read the
burial services at Mrs. Rhome's grave
and made a few appropriate remarks.
On Monday morning Mr.. Cummings
preached the funeral of Mrs. Abel and
at one O'Clock p. m. she was laid to rest.
The floral offerings were many and very
handsome for both graves. Truly in the
midst of life we are in death.
Mr.. Carlton Davis, who has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. NJ. l.. Tolson,
of this place, has returned to his home
at Bellfair.
The many friends of Rev. A. j. Cum
mings were pleased to see him looking
so well and enjoying his usual good
health. He is always welcome visitor.
Mrs. Kate Rollins has returned to her
home in Washington, after a pleas
ant visit TO her sister, Mrs. Emma
Tolson, of this place, and her mother at
Bellfair.
Mr.. Tom Metz has purchased the
Shelkett place and will make his home
there this fall, and Madam Rumor says
wedding bells will ring for him about
that time. We extend him hearty
welcome in our neighborhood; he is a
hustling, up-to-date farmer.
Messrs. Arlington. Combs, Tolson,
Bridwell and Bolts are the sports" of
this neighborhoOd and can be seen most
any old time dashing around with their
fine horses and buggies visiting the fair
ladies Of Stafford Store and Shacklett
neighborhoods. r.. !. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
WEIGHS AND GOODIES

Mr.. Gusts Lee Coleman has return
ed to his home, Fairyiew, near Welchs,
after graduating from Richmond Medl-
cal College.
Mrs. j. Boyd Washington and Mrs.
Minnie Dew were the weekend guests
of DR.. and Mrs. K. Dew.
Miss Roberta Waller has returned
from Farmville.
Mrs. Jeter Suggs, who has been Sc
riously i'll, has improved.
Blanton Academy closed June ISL
after a most successful session. The
closing exercises were both instructive
and entertaining, with a large crowd
in attendance. There has been more
interest shown in school exercises this
wear than ever before in this commu-
nifty.
Miss Eleanor Louise Seaman has i'm
proved 80 much that her nurse, MISS
Downing, has returned to Richmond.
Miss Vangie Adams, OF the Acade-
my, near Guiney's. is conyalescing.
Mr.. Archie Donahoe, who suffered a
relapse, is, though very weak, slowly
Farmers are wishing for a warm
spell as crops are rather at standstlll'
Grass and weeds, however, look hour
ishing. The outlook for wheat is toler-
ably good.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
WAR COLLEGE OFFICERS
COMPLIMENT CAPT. ROWE

Capt. M. B. Rowe received by ex-
press Friday from Washington hand
some present, finished in silver and
leather, from the officers Of the War
College who were in camp here last
month, in appreciation of courtesies
extended them by Capt. Rowe.
1t bears the following inscription en-
graved on silver:
''To Capt. Rowe from officers of the
Army War College, May, 1910"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
RE-APPC. TIED 0. D. GRAND MASTER

Hon. Robt. d. Yancey, grand master
of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows OF
Virginia, has re-appointed MIR. VIM.
England past grand of Myrtle Lodge
No. so, district deputy grand master of
District No. 80, I. o. o. F., comprising
the following lodges: Myrtle Lodge No.
so and Acorn Lodge No. PSI, of Fred
ericksburg; Massaponax Lodge No.
295 and. Stafford Lodge No. 397.
The re-appointment of Mr.. England
is well deserved, as he has made an ex-
cellent record and faithful worker in
the order.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
THE NEW POWER HOUSE
Fredericksburg Electric Company to
Begin Work at Once.

Mr.. VIM. c. Whitner, president of
the fredericksburg Power Company
and engineer having in charge the work
for the Fredericksburg Electric Com
pany, in letter Thursday to one of the
local officers of the company says:
Il expect to come to fredericksburg
next week, and am sure that you will
be glad to know that shall bring the
plans with me for the new power house
and that work will be commenced at
once"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
HAIhES-WAILER

Mr.. VIM. l.. Haines, of Spotsylvania,
and Mrs. Emma Frances Waller, Of
this city, secured a marriage license
from Clerk A. B. Yates Wednesday
evening and were married at the resi-.
dence Of the bride, on Wolfe street. at
8 O'Clock that night by Rev. Decatur
Edwards. Mrs. Waller is the widow
of the late Chas. Waller, who was kill
ed on the Narrow Gauge railroad some
time ago. d
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
IMPROVING FRONT OF
SCHOOL BUILDING

The Public Property Committee Of
the City Council, Messrs. Bradley, Gar
ner and Masters, is having a granolithic
pavement laid along the whole front of
the public school building the width Of
the sidewalk and also approach to the
building the width of the front steps.
1t will be great improvement. Messrs.
Mcdonnell and Musselman are doing
the work.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
FUNERAL BENEFIT SETTLEMENT

Prof. A. B. Bowering has received
from F. w. Alexander, State Secretary
P. o. S. of A. a check for $3.50, funeral
benefit claim for estate of the late
Jas. T. Lowery. who was a member
of No. l12, l. o. Red Men of this
city.
The money was paid over to Mrs.
Nellie G. Lowery, administrative.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Citizen Of Essex Falls On Sharp Axe.

Citizen OF Essex Falls Tn sharp Axe
While hewing ties in the woods OF
Mr.. Appollos Boutwell,, near Supply, in
Essex county, in company with his two
sons, Arthur and Mortimer, Jr., Mr..
Mortimer Pitts accidentally fell upon
his sharp axe. striking his cheek, en-
tirely cutting through same to his cheek
bone and teeth, cash long enough to
pass his tongue through. He immediate
ly called upon DR.. Martin for attention,
arriving there in fainting condition
from the loss Of blood. His condition is
serious and lockjaw or blood poisoning
may result.
His many friends in this section, where
he has been a lifelong resident and
highly respected citizen, wish him q
speedy recovery.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
QUICK TRIPS

MIR. N. B. Kinsey left for Washing
ton on the 7:0l train Wednesday night
and returned on the I'LL with his fam
ily. He went to the Gross place Thurs,
day, where he cried sale of personal
property.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
ERECTING NEW STORE

Mr.. r. E. Mountjoy, a prosperous
merchant of Bellfair Mills, is erecting
a new storehouse at his place, which he
recently bought of the Duvalls, of
Bellfair Mills.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
SOME RADIsHEs

Mr.. ]. G. Harrison has on exhibition
at the R., F. & p. r. r. depot some
radishes Of the Giant White variety that
measure IL inches around and IL inches
long. He raised them in his garden in
this city. Can Stafford beat this?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
CEMENT.

Parties wanting cement will save
money by purchasing Lehigh Portland
from b. j. Marshall. The best cement
and lowest price. n25slm-m2Sllm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1910-06-11
APPOINTED POSTMASTER

Mr.. John L. Berry has been appoint
ed postmaster at Coakley's, Stafford
county.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-11-02
Merry HaIlowen'en.

An old dictionary describes HalIow-
en'en as ''an occasion upon which
ghosts, fairies, witches and imps of
all kinds are supposed to be espec-
tally active" Considerable activity
among the ghosts and witches was
noted in Dallas last night, but the
lmps We're not as active as usual 1t
may be that boy nature is changing
and that young America is becoming
more civilized, but it is more probable
that the vigilance of Nightwatchman
Tupper had something to do with this
inactivity. At any rate, little or no
damage was reported this morning
Merry social parties were held in
many homes of the city and the streets
We're filled with ghost-like creatures
until late hour. The Methodist young
people We're entertained at the hospit-
able home of DR.. and Mrs. d. D..
Young. The boys and girls of the
Christian Church gave a merry party
in the rooms of the Boys Club.
Pumpkin jack o'lanterns grinned at
pedestrians from numerous porches
and gate-posts, and the celebration of
the festival was certainly "spooky"
enough to satisfy the most supersti
tious individual.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-11-02
BADLY HURT IN RUNAWAY
''s olaniield, Of Salt Creek, Thrown
From Hack Near BalIston.

40 - .ne result of runaway acct
ha iiehry Clanfield, a prominent
nop raiser and one Of the best-known
farmers in Polk County, lies in ~
Creek, te oii oait
Inc accident occurred late Fridoo
afternoon near the town of RoI,sto,
hr' clanfleld had driven to Rallston
- weigh some hops and when bn
started home his team ran away He
"as alone In his hack at the time and
W. eu larther than that as the team
no one knows how the accident oc-
rounded the sharp turn in the roaa
near the Gregg place, the hack over
turned.
Mr, clanfield was thrown bead,ong
win great force against a fence and
was knocked insensible. The scalp on
the back of his head was torn loose
from the skull, his left shoulder was
broken, and he was painfully iniured
about the body.
lie was taken to his home and was
IN an unconscious condition for many
nours after the accident. Doctor Nc
canon, his attending physician, re-
ported this morning that he had re-
gained consciousness and was rest
ing easier Mr.. Clanfelds many friends
VIII be panied to hear of his misfor-
tune and will hope for his early recov
cry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1910-11-02
Cartoonist Pleases Many.

A large audience greeted Leroy
Merritt, the cartoonist, at Woodman
Hall last night and found the enter
tainment all that had been claimed
for it, and more Mr.. Merritt's equal
as a lightning sketch artist had never
been seen in Dallas and his work with
chalk and paper held the closest at
tention of his crowd for nearly two
hours. His drawings consist of noted
men, odd characters, landscapes and
marine views. His picture of Lake Ia
hoe, in colored crayon, was especially
beautiful Merritt is worth the money,
and the boys of the College Y. M. G. A.
are entitled to vote of thanks for
bringing him to Dallas.