The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-05-06
TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

Unique and Interesting Occasion.
Turkey, Mexico, Holland and Amer
lea Visited.
Even with present day facilities
OF transportation a trip around the
world that includes stops az four
countries, all within the space OF ,
hours, Is something Of an experience
Those who on Friday afternoon and
night INDUCED themselves in that
pleasure under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Aid Society OF the Presby-
terrain church were greatly en-
tertained
Turkey.
The tour began az the residence
OF DR.. f. C. Pratt on George street,
where the well known flag exhibit
I ing a white star and crescent on a
/ red field betokened the alluring home
of the Turk The rooms we're ap-
propriately decorated and the guests
were received By party Of natives
most strikingly and beautifully ar
rayed In the artistic garb OF the OF
toman Empire Refreshments. con
sisting of sandwiches. coffee and
cigarettes (candy) were served to-
the delightful accompaniment OF the
music OF stringed instruments.
MEXICO.
From Turkey the tourists were
swiftly transported in automobiles
and carriages across intervening con
tinents 10 Mexico. the home OF
Mrs. W. Key Howard. The rooms
there were also beautifully and be
comingly decorated. and the receiv-
ing party were arrayed in all the
rich and varied costumes that add
so much 20 the picturesque beauty OF
romantic Mexico All classes were
represented: the Spanish gentleman
and his beautiful dark-eyed sonora.
the dashing soldier the picturesque
peasant. Although there were both
nationals and rebels present. tortu-
nately all hostiHties were for the
time avoided. and peace and JOY
reigned Delicious fruit punch and
waters we're served 10 the strains OF
the piano and violin
Holland.
The globetrotters were rather re-
luctant 20 leave the seductive sights
and sounds OF the Land OF Man
ana. for the long journey across
the Atlantic 10 Holland But the
unique charms OF the Netherlands
more than made up for the perils .
OF the deep and abundantly proved .
that even with sightseers the thrifty
Dutchman can vie with the romantic .
Mexican and mysterious Turk. Hol-
land was ar the home Of Mrs Mary
Roy on Main St. whose rooms were
tastely and deliberately fitted up for
the occasion with windmills. Dutch
china. pictures and photographs TAX
en- firsthand and all the necessary
furnishings 10 render if q typical
scene from the country OF the bur
gO-masters To was worth trip 20
Europe 10 sec the dignified Fraus in
their native dress. and especially
10 be- waited upon by the pretty
Madchen who served the travellers
with appropriate refreshments The
gustes were graciously received by
a most royal looking queen. VIII
hemina. who being OF the House OF
guests were graciously received by
orange and gold
America
From Holland the pilgrims were
whisked back TO America al the res
idence of Mr. sam Woodbridge
Much originality vas shown in the
decorations az this place. from which
the Stars and Stripes waved a vel
come 10 the hOme-comers The din
ing-roOm was lesson in health. san
itation and civic Improvement and
looked Ike corner In Spotless
Town Signs bearing the familiar
legends. Clean up your Premises,
swat that fly. Make home beau
tiful." and the street sprinkler that
didn't sprink. indicated 70 the tray
elers that they were drawing near
TO Fredericksburg OF course. IN
America the refreshments were ice
cream and pie. Uncle Sam and
Martha Washington were gracious
host and hostess. a typical darkey
maid-servant was in attendance and
there was an Indian tepee made Of
genuine Indian blankets occupied by
q most genuine and picturesque In
dian squaw and maiden. who might
have just stepped from the pages Of
James Fennimore Cooper In fact.
an the characteristic figures and Tea
lures OF American life were in the
picture. including a most attractive
Miss Canada.
Time and space forbid mention OF
an the special features OF this tour
that call for comment
The entertainment was a decided
success in every way. II was voted
one OF the most interesting and
ENJOYABLE affairs ever given in the
city. while the very large attendance
insures a generous sum for the
treasury OF the Ladies' Aid Society \
The ladies' desire 10 express thelr
hearty thanks ard appreciation TO
those who assisted them by offer
ing the use OF their homes. furnish
ing music and IN other ways contrib
uting so generously and effectively
TO the success OF the entertain
ment.
They are especially grateful TO
those who so kindly furnished au-
tor1obiles and carriages for the
transportation OF the guests.