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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Prof. W. NJ. Wilson and wife enter
tanned the senior class of the Public
school and the teachers of the institu-
ton last Saturday at o'clock dinner.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The State Dental Association will
meet in louisville May 81, and continue
three days, Something new is to come
up All regular dentists are invited.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The Lindsey Wilson boys did not win
a game on their tour, but they had
most delightful trip. The closest
game was at Danville, 2 and g.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Sophia Waggener, an old colored
woman, who lived in the suburbs of Co.
lumbia. died last Wednesday night
(lSam Waggener, her son, reports her
age between 80 and so years.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

All persons desiring to take Common
school diploma examination, be at the
Office of the county Superintendent
Friday and Saturday May 10 and IL.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08
If You Need

Horseshoe Brand Fertilizer.
Hoosier Corn Drills,
Cultivators,
Harrows IA and so tooth,
Adren Fence,
Mccormick Disk Harrows
Milwaukee Machine
Farm Rakes,
Wagons.
Call on, c. r. Huthison.
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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Robert McWhorter. of color. was be.
fore Judes Moss few days ago, charg-
ed with house burning. The evidence
was sufficient to hold him for further
trial.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Last Monday was county court. The
crowd in town was not as large as US
ual, the farmers being busy, getting in
their crops.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Fishing is said to be very good A
number of fine perch were caught last
week. Mr.. Tate Turpen angled three
very fine ones Thursday afternoon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The Graded school baseball team was
badly defeated by the Lindsey boys last
Tuesday. The score stood IA to 6.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Wanted, a span of good driving
horses, from to 10 years old. l will
be in Columbia Saturday the 18th inst.
Coy E. Dudgeon.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Remember the examination for teach
ers county certificate May Ills, at the
GrasPd School. Exam. opens at $50.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08
Recital

By Junior pupils of Music and Elk.
preston departments, Lindsey Wilson
chapel, Monday afternoon, May Ii,
1912 3 o'clock.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the Russell coucty clerks
office during the month of April.
Wellington Redmon to Mary C. Cos
ser.
Christopher C. Lafavers to Polly
Wilson.
Ed b. Withers to Pearl Williams.
Owen F. Mckinley to Stella 81. Long.
Robert McClendon to Rosa Wilson.
Oliver Wilson to Jessie McClendon.
George L. Thomas to Sallie Combest.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Mr.. Van HUMPHREYS, who lives near
Knifey, had the misfortune to get one
of his legs kroken one day last week
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales
and voluntary testimonials from persons
who have been cured by it. If you or
your children are troubled with cough
or cold give it trial and become ac-
quainted with its good qualities. For
sale by PAUL Drug Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

i The we'll driller, at Mrs. M. E. Mar
GUMS premises, struck a fine stream of
water at the depth of forty feet.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The Moss Milling Company of
Greensburg, has purchased an electric
light plant, and in thirty days Green's
burg will be lighted with electricity
We commend the enterprising spirit of
the Moss Milling Company. The plant
will put new life in the town
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Mr.. John d. Lowe and Mr.. Frank
Sinclair were elected Trustees for the
PupIic school last Saturday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Mrs. Fountain Bean, who lived in the
Casey Creek settlement. died last Sun
day morning.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Don't miss having your picture made
at Moni gomery's studio. Open every
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday un-
til June lst. Wholesale building.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

have two cows for sale, one fresh
and SOW and ten pigs
Walter Murrell, Joppa, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

1t is expected that a great deal of
stock will be on the market here Mon
day week.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

l have a red shorthorn bull, good
one, at my farm. One dollar at the
gate to insure. Also a thoroughbred
male English Burkshire hog. Fee
same.
A. B. Corbin.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08
Do your spring cleaning with a
Pneumatic Cleaner Sl.00 per day.
Reed Hardware Co.

Mrs. Eliza Wilson will sell her house
hold and kitchen furniture, to the
highest bidder. at her residence, the
first Monday of circuit court.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Born, to the wife of A. w. Tarter,
Sunday night, 5th inst j, daughter.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The Midget Roller Mill is now in
operation, grinding every day, turning
out first-class flour.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The wife of Nh. Milt Smiley, died il
the Purdy neighborhood last Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Circuit court will open here Monday
week Candidates for Congress will
be here and will make addresses.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08
Program for Field Day at Graded School
Tuesday, May n.

Fifty yard dash by boys in Miss
Kings room.
Three legged race by boys OF ID. 3rd,
4th grade.
Peanut Contest By girls of End, 3rd,
18th, grades.
Wheelbarrow race by girls of 9th and
7th grades.
Sack race by boys 9Th and 9th grades.
Fifty yard dash, girls 9Th and 9Th
grades.
Broad jump, boys 7th and Sth grades
Hammer Contest, High School Boys.
Throwing contest, al girls.
Shoe race, 7th and 8th grade boys.
Candy contest, girls above 9Th grade.
High Jump, boys above 7th grade.
Egg race. high school girls.
Pole Vaulting all boys
Relay race.
Hurdle Race.
Four Tennis games.
Play, by pupils of Miss Kings room.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

Born, to the wife of Soloman McFar-
land, April, 20. 1912, son.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

The heaviest locust. oak and beech
bloom known in years. ~
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

For SALE-One mare and q mule.
]. w. Morris
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-05-08

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
PROF, LAUGHL|N
HERE TUESDAY
UNIVERSITY INSTRuC-
TOR TO LECTURE ON EANk-
ING REFORM.

Richmond business men VIII have
the opportunity Tuesday night or hear
ing Prof j. Lawrence Laughlin. IN .
ternational authority on banking ana
currency, and one of the best posted
men in the world. speak on the SUB
iect nearest his heart.
Prof Laughlsn is head OF the depart
menf of political science of the Uni
vers4tv of Chicago and the author of
several works on banking which are
used az text books. He comes to Rich
naond by invitatio of the Chamber OF
Commerce. and under the auspices OF
the National Citizens League for the
Promotion of a Sound Banking Sys-
TEN.
This organization Is conducting a
non partisan campaign of education in
favor OF the reform of the country's
Ieagtsars Srs5sks u .tftsstn1zSsratesi bS> the
banking laws, and the efficacy of the
leagues work is demonstrated by the
fact that the Alabana Democratic con-
vcntion and the New York Republican
convention have adopted planks In
their respective platforms along the
lines suggested by Prof. LauEhlin.
Reform Needed in South.
Prof. Laughlin expects to confine his
remarks to the peculiar reforms In
banking laws needed by the Southern
States. of which he has made a spe-
cial study. 1t Will not be cut and
dried lecture bristling with statistics.
but plain unvarnished talk straight
from the shoulder by a man who
knows. and so simply put and untech-
nical that the small business man may
understand. 1t will be of no little edu-
cationai value even to the blk busi-
ness man. and II Is expected that many
viii take advantage OF the opportuni-
ty.s
Upon the conclusion Of Prof. Laugh
Inns address Ashton Starke will. at the
request OF the chamber. speak on
''Richmond's Work.
To make the evening pass more So
cfaIly. the chamber officers will make
the occasion n smoker. Tuesday is the
date, the Jefferson Auditorium the
PLACE. and the hour $50 o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
MODERN METHODS
CHEATING DEATH
FAT BURDENED PEOPLE REyOIC.
ING.

According to the Syracuse journal.
DIR. Porter. N. Y. State Commissioner
af Health Is authority for q statement
to. the effect that four deaths out OF
ten might be prevented; that the raw
ages OF disease are also preventable by
using common sense and that public
health in general, can be obtained at
slight cost.
Thousands OF people die every year
from the effects OF too much fat, By
neglecting to do what would cause Fat
to disappear they just as good as COM
init .suicide Why over-heshy people do
not awaken to their dangerous copdi-
ton Is the wonder OF the thinking
world. Why women OF means and OBJ
portunity, who use good Judment 9TH
erwise. permit days. weeks, months.
even years to pass without writing to
the famous Marjorie Hamilton. Suite
22s6A, Central Bank Building. Denver
Colorado. for fun explanation OF her
marvellous drugless. home treatment
for removal Of superhuous fat cannot
he understood. 1t Is criminal 10 put on
the serious matter OF fat reduction
considering its III effects upon life and
the human system, and to drug one
self Is wrong inasfnuch as the cause
must be removed. not coverad or
nursed. The elimination OF cause Ia
where the treatment offered by Miss
Hamilton IL especially strong and the
basic reason for the wonderful sue
ccss Of same throughout the world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
R|CHMONDERS Off
FOR CONVENTION
LEFT LAST NIGHT
TO ATTEND BAPTIST MEET
ING IN OKLAHOMA.

Richmonds' delegation to the South
ern Baptist Convention at Oklahoma
City left last night over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. They will be joined
by other Nirginians in the western
part of the state.
The convention will get together
Wednesday afternoon. The Virginia
delegation is due In the city that morn
ing--.-.-e~--,---------.-.s.- .-.
Those who left Richmond were Mr..
and Mrs. William Eilyson. Mrs. J. q.
Crump, Mrs. W. S. Leake. Mrs ]. p.
Thomas. They will be joined In the
western part OF the State. probably at
Clifton Forge, early this morning by
Rev. W. A. Ayres. OF Lynchburg; Rev.
II. J. Goodwin. of Luray: Rev. J. G.
Hotiard. OF DanviYTe; Rev. George
Green. of Clifton Forge, and Rev. o.
+. Gregory. OF Stanton.
The advance guard of the Virginia
delegation left Friday night. In that
party were Rev. r. ]. wiIlingham and
Rev. w. Fl. Smith. corresponding and
editorial secretary. respectively Of thu
Foreign Mission Board. with headQuar-
ters in Richmond: Rev. T. r. Ray, ed
ucationaf secretary, and George ".
Sanders. business manager Of tho
board.
Rev DR.. George W.. Mcdaniel and
Rev DR.. J. j. Wicker were unable TO
attend. because OF an. extended trip
they contemplate this summer
The convention Will be In session .
week or ten days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
MUCH PROGRESS
IN SCHOOL WORK
BAPTIST suNDAY-sCHooI.- assoCIa-
TI0N SHOWS LARGE ATTEND
SNCE FAST MONTH.
!
PINE STREET LEADS
REPORTS FROM TyvENTY-ONE OtT
OF TwENTY-sIx CHURCHES
READ AT MONTHLY
MEETING.
PINE STREET LEADS

The Baptist Sunday School Asso-
ssiatiou of Richmond and vicinity met
in monthly session at Tabernacle
church yesterday afternoon.
President G. A. Watkins, OF South
Richmond, had charge OF the SER
vices, and Secretary A. II. Saunders
Wax present.
The reports from twenty one Of
the twenty -six churches in the as
sociation showed encouraging things
had been going on during the last
month. The average percentage OF
attendance during the month of April
shows that Pine Street Baptist had
the largest. with NenabIe Street next.
Here is tho fun list
Bainbridge Street. $to: Barton
Heights. i2l. CALVARY. 207; t'topt ~
Street, t4s; East End, 3ao; Fair
mount. 30s; First Church. Sol; Grace
Street. s7t; Grove Avenue, 423. Inn
manuel. l75; Leigh street, b65: North
side. 227. oak Grove. l2e; Pine
Street. s5I; Randolph Street 343;
Second Church. sia: Stockton street.
esa: Nenabie Street, s3I: Weather
ford Memorial. 26s: Westha mpton,
80. Tabernacle. 3sa.
The meeting was ae1l-attcndea. tle
music was af Il high class and the
fuil program was presented In an
attractive and enthusiastic manner.
The occasion marked the twenty nth
anniversary of the establishment Ut
Tabernacle Sunday school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
=CHASEDfOROAYSbY
BLOODTHR|STY MOB
WILLIAMSBURG NEGRO YOUTH
REACHES HOME AFTER AN
EXCITING EXPERIENCE.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. May IA
William cambridge. young negro, who
has been employed as n servant at
stuart Hall, a college for young la
dies at stanton. reached Williams
burg yesterday morning after an ex-
citing experience that nearly cost him
his life.
cambridge says some negro girls at
the school put out false reports against
him, and SO wrought up the white
people that they threatened to lynch
him. He says he was chased over
the mountains for days by military
and bloodhounds. that he saw tar bar
rels blazing In which 1t was intended
20 roast him alive Students at the
military school at Staunton threatened
to kill him. he says.
The boy was ragged and worn out
with his long chase through the noun
tains. He finally got a negro to write
to his grandmother here about his DIFF
hct:tties and she sent ReX. i. W.
Wales. negro preacher after William.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
STATE ODD FELLOWS
At NEWPORT NEWS
ANIMAL CONVENTION GRAND
LODGE WILL BEGIN THIS
MORNING.
TO BE MANY FEATURES
OVER THOUSAND DELEGATES
FROM EVERY SECTION En-
rEcTED no ATTEND 7sth
ANIMAL SESSION.
TO BE MANY FEATURES

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. May Ia
Virginia odd Fellows to the number
OF more than 1000 are gathering in
Newport News today to attend the
seventy annual convention of
the Grand Lodge. The session begins
tomorrow morning with the converting
of the Grand Encampmont, and VIII
continue through Wednesday night.
Besides the Grand Encampment, the
Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly.
the womans adjunct TO the Grand
Lodge, will meet.
The Social side.
For Tuesdays program the local
committee has arranged for visit OF
the visitors to the plant of the New
port News Shipbuiiding and Dry Dock
company.
On Wednesday afternoon the visit
ing hosts will he taken on a trolley
ride 10 Old Point Comfort. where they
will witness q dress parade by the
entire garrison at Fort Monroe.
The Grand Fsncampment Will as
semhle AT 9;So O'Clock tomorrow
morning 4 business session will he
held and the encs mpment Will adjourn
mt 1880 o'clock for @unch. reassembl-
ing at 2:so o'clock for the second and
final business session.
Meeting again al O'Clock tomor-
row night, the Grand Encampmeht
will witness the comforting of the
royal purple degree by Newport News
Encampment No. IL in the lodge
room.
The Grand Lodge will begin its SEES
sions at the Academy OF Music at s:3a
O'Clock Tuesday morning. The public
win be admitted 10 this service. Hunt
err +. Grimes. chairman Of the general
committee. III preside and intro
duce the speakers.
Mayor Marquis Jones VIII deliver the
address of welcome ia the visiting
hosts and formally present them with
the golden key of the city.
Rev. George w. Rlick will make the
address of welcome on behalf of the
Odd Fellows of Newport News ana
the Virginia Peninsula.
Frank &. Miller, Of Norfolk. viii
make the speech in response to the
addresses of welcome.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
KIM George Briefs.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
KING GEORGE. VA. May 12.--Wil-
liam W. Scott. or Pittsburg. Is visiting
Mr. and Mrs. John Boggs.
Postmaster Crismond has been quite
sick at his home at the courthouse.
Attorney Thomas l.. Hunter. who
has also been on the sick list, Is con-
valescing.
The Taylor family. prominent IN
King George social circles. held re-
union at the old homestead near Hop
Yard sunday
Miss Ethel May Hurley. Of Urbanna,
who for several weeks has been visit
ing friends at the Methodist parson-
age here. has returned home.
Two Mormon elders passed through,
this section last week. talking UP their
faith. and distributing pamphlets.
L. e. Meilott was a recent visitor
to this section.
1t il thought that n. II. Stuart, Of
Westmoreland. will be appointed by
the judge clerk Of the circuit eourt.
Tho continued cool ,weathaR - r.
tarded CROPS and EardeninG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
Ashland

Especial to The Richmond Virginian,A
ASHLAND. VA. May 12.--Mrs.
W. G.. Mallory will entertain at IL
o'clock breakfast Tuesday morning,
the officers and committee members
of the Music club.
DR.. John r. Fisher. professor of
the romance languages" r.. NJ c..
gave dinner 'on Friday evening TO
the members OF the Sigma. Epsilon
Literary Fraternity. On that evening
they installed as honorary members,
President r. r. Blackwell, DIR. Gra-
ham II. Lambeth and J. Ryan Nc
..Kissick. The members are: Long,
/. Burgress. Astrop, Wray. Worsham,
eChilds. Howison. Payne, Ellie, Daw-
son.
/. J, II. Ware. the Randolph Macon
student. who r. ut the Johnson Willis
.sanitarium. II reported to be doing
well. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
INSTALLED
At M|zPAH CHURCH
BROTHER BREACHES SERMON
AND REV. j. Y. FAIR DE-
LINERS CHARGE.

At the installation yesterday after
noon of Rev. William f.. Hutchison
as pastor Of Mizpah Presbyteriaf,
church, his brother. Rev. Stuart ,Nye
Hutchinson, OF the First Presbyterian
church. Norfolk, preached the install
latiou sermon. Rev. J. Gavin Stewart,
of the East Hanover presbyter-y, pre-.
sided over the services.
Rev. J. Y. Fair. d. D., delivered the
charge to the new pastor, and the
charge to the people was delivered
by DIR. Stewart. -------~--.---.--
constitutional questions were pro-
pounded by DIR. Stewart DIR. Fair Of
fered an invocation. A quartet COM
prised Messrs. Osman, Schaaf
Thomas and cobean. --@---l'--+--'--s--'
The services were impressive.
Mr.. Hutchinson comes to Highland
Park from Weaversviile. N c.. He
has been here three weeks, and the
congregation is greatly pleased with
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
To TEACH DANGER
FROM HOUSE FLY
CITY SCHOOLS Will. afeE osER
REGULAR SANITARY PERIOD
TO SUBJECT.
WILL ISSUE PHAMPLET
TEACHERS WILL BE ASKED TO GET
WRITTEN WORK FROM PUPILS
GIVING THEIR OBSER-
IF.
WALTON.
WILL ISSUE PHAMPLET


EAp'alills INGENIOUS ps winch TUG
preeuihs OF mes may DC 10 srea
eAtent eraaicateo. the stare ooaru oi
neaNn VIII III 1eW Gays issue
pamphiet containing mucn intor1ha-
uoh as 10 the source OF tne ny hui-
sance. II VIII deai WIN tne luhaa-
'nentai prihcipiss oil sahitatioH'
1T. =. \. Z. Cnandler city superin
.enoent OF scnoois, mas oec'cea 10 pu,
INTO the hands OF every teacher AM.
senooi pupf IN Richmohd COPY o.
'h's pamphlet Inc usuai perioo
gwen In the schoois TO tne stuus oi
hygiene ana PHYSIOLOGY VIII ne neNo'-
ca 10 DISCUSSIONS OF the ihethou oi
destfoying iies.
Dr: tnanhief SAID yesterday
ne schooi board mas long nesIrea
TO nave In Inc schools practical lessons
on sanitation, ana TINS WIN De one step
IN tnat direction. Ieacners Wt't ne
asked 10 get written work from inc
pupiis giving their observation
campaigns Organfzeo.
Many cities OF the country nave
organized campaigns Tor the eAteT'
inlnation or the mouse ny, ana II IL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
WASHINGTON MEN
HERE SATURDAY
CAPITAL CHAMBER or COMMERCE
WILL SEND DELEGATION
THROUGH VIRGINIA.


More than two hundred enthusiastic
Washington business men wilt swoop
down upon Richmond next Saturday
morning. bent upon advertising to the
people of the Virginia capital the COM
'mercial advantages OF the capital Of
the nation. Incidentally the visitors
are combining pleasure with business,
and probably will be 50 carried away
with the superior attractions of Rich
mond that they will overlook the BUSH
ness end OF their mission altogether.
The tunket--which il patterned
somewhat. after the famous Richmond
"booster trip" though on not so ex-
tensive scale. II being arranged by
the Washington Chamber Of Commerce,
which is advertising the venture con-
siderablv.
The visitors viii come to Richmond
by way of the James river route. and
after day here win return to Old
Point to spend Sunday. getting back
TO Washington early Monday morning.
Many social cou-tesles are being plan
ned for them BY Richmond people.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
THOUSANDS WEAR
WHITE CARNATIONS
MOTHERS DAY GENERALLY o.
SERVED IN ALL RICHMOND
HOUSES OF WORSHIP.

bringing tender memories of the yes
tc-rear. when mothers hand smoothed
back uurulv locks and mothers Kiss
STOPPED n food of tears, thousands of
white charlottesville color denoting
purity graced iapels In Richmond yes
te-day
Young men. Just out Of college and
their teens. old men, hardened and
grizzled by the rough battle of life
all turned back pages yesterday in the
book OF life and fingered where Time
pointed to the SANITY presence of a
mother,
Men whose feet have strayei from
the narrow path. and who had almost
forgotten the prayers lisped by baby
Lips at mothers knee. made mental
vows to try again. Men nearer that
period when mothers kindly advice
and ratchsnl eye made temptation eos
Ter 10 repuise-young men--wore the
emblem and remembered.
The d. was observed in nearly every
church in the city yesterday. and thou
sands OF men and women wore the
white Hover in memory of their moth
crs. some of whom have finished their
life's work and gone 10 their lasting
reward.
The services were not denomina-
tionai and there was no respect 70
creed. All the churches in some way
ptiti trisetite to mothers. and most Of
them were decorated in white flowers.
Mrs. W. II. Crawford. chairman Of
the committee from the Federation of
Mothers Clubs. said last night that
she had not received all the returns
from the sale of flowers. but that she
eypccted there would be a .large. nrafit.
A sls sssattff'ieee RETURNS wifi ft4rtifw be
available before Tomorrow. she said.
nrA .xGT IxS fy4r L. r. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-13
200 TAKE PART IN
MAY PROCESSION
GIRLS MARCH FROM ST.J0SEpN'S
ACADEMY TO ST. PETERS
CATHEDRAL.

Nearly two hundred girls. all dressed
In white and all carrying white flow
srs. with wreaths upen their heads.
took part in the annual Nav process
sion in st. Peters cathedral yesterday
afternoon.
The girls drawn out In a long line,
marched from St Joseph's Academy.
nj Fourth and Marshall streets. to the
cathedral.
AS they sang hymns. the procession
proved around The church and the
flowers and banners were deposited at
the foot of the statue OF the blessed
Virgin.
Rev. Father j. j. Bowler conducted
the services, after which some Of the
girls were received into the sodaiity
or the Children of Mary.
The services we're ended with the
pronouncement OF the benedictton