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which they have considered and win soon
submit them TO the candidates. The re-
plies received win subsequently be read
and afterward distributed among the
other labor bodies of the city.
The questions follow:
Are you In favor OF municipal owner
ship of electric and water plants?"
Are you in favor of reducing cost OF
water rent in the city?"
Are you in favor OF taxing the water
company for the use Of the streets
through which they run their mainsg''
Are you in favor of compulsory edu-
cation?"
Are you I'm favor of free textbooks 20
Are you in favor of paving the streets
at the expense of the city out OF gen.
'eral fund.-"
Are you in favor OF night schools con-
Quoted by the city for the benefit OF
those unable to attend day schools?"
Are you in favor OF having all city
work performed by the city itself
or by contract done on an eight-hour
basis and by union labor?''
Are you in favor OF the acquisition of
a public park?"
Swan Brothers have purchased from
Mrs. John NJ. Reed and Mrs. Sarah F.
Slaymaker two three-story brick store
buildings located on the north side of
King street. between Pitt and Royal
streets, known as 427-429 King street.
The property is regarded as very vslu-
able and adjoins on the east the pres
ent store building occupied by Messrs
Swan. The purchasers intend TO use
the stores. at the expiration of the
lease of the present occupants, in con-
nection with their dry goods business.
The sale was made through Thompson
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03
APRIL MEETING PLANNED.
Brookland Brotherhood Arranges
an Attractive Programme.

an Attractive Programme.
The executive meeting OF tiie Brook
land Brotherhood was held last night
in Lord Memorial Hall and formulated
plans for the April meeting Of that body.
President C. F. Tansil presided. and the
chairmen OF committees made their re-
ports.
Chairman S. X. Booth, of the pro-
gramme committee. announced that the
next meeting, which will be held next
Tuesday night would be a double num-
ber. J. +. McBeth, topographer OF the
Geological Survey, will give an illustrate
ed lecture of the work OF that depart
ment. and Alfred C. Weed. Of the Fish
Commission. will give an illustrated lee
ture on Fish and fishing"
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just Squawks.

Frrn judge.
The milIion-dollar baby would give
$500. 900 of it II they'd just let him get his
face dirty once!
Men are divided into three classes:
Fish. fishermen, and bait.
The world owes every man the kind
of living ne earns.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03
M A

Also Called letter, salt Rheum, Pruri-
tus, Milk-erust, MeeplnE skin, &e.
And when ] says cured. ] mean just what ] say
CURED and not merely patched up for q while.
TO return worse than before Remember. / make
this broad statement after putting ten years Of my
time this one disease and handling IN the mean
time qnarter Of million cAses of this dreadful
disease. Now. ! do not care what all you have
used. nor how many dociors have told you that you
could not be ored-all i aEk Is hst a chance to
show you that ! know what am talking about.
n you viii write me TODAY, I will send you a
FREE TRIAL Of my mild. soothing. guaranteed
cIrs that will convince you more in day than
or any one else could in months time II you
are disgIHted and diseOungrd. dare you to give
me chance to prove my Claims By writing me to-
day you will enjoy more real comfort than you had
ever thought this world holds for you. lust ty II
and you will see ] am telling you the truth.
Or. ]. {. einnatiy, 5s3 Part SQUARE, SsdiIls. No.
References: Third .,atio0al Bank Sedalia. Mo.
Could you do better act than to send this notice
TO some poor sufferer Of Ezemal
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Gil. a banquet was given at the Arling-
ton of $50 covers. The membership OF the
ten councils in the District Is about 2y75.
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prize will be awarded the one voted as
such. In addition to this many valuable
prizes will be awarded for different
things during the progress OF the bazaar.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03
Fum Puck

From Puck
1t sometimes seems as If the limits of
the law were continually being extended
to meet our growing business require
ments.
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Alexandria Canton. Patriarchs Militant.
Is just now buslly engaged in compIet-
ing arrangements for its bazaar, which
will be held April 1914 next at Odd Eel
lows Hall. On the opening night, April
10, a voting contest will be opened for
the prettiest lady at the fair. A suitable
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ArrnnEements Now Made to Have all
Stout Readers of This Paper Receive
Free Copy of DIR. Turner'S Won
derfuI Book. "HOw 1 Reduced
My Weight 100 Pounds"
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03

James Lucas was sentenced in the Po-
lice Court this morning TO serve six
months in jail for carrying a razor. He
was arrested by Policemen Rawlett. Bell.
and Talbot. on complaint of Wallace
Dean, coloTed, who claimed he had
robbed him of s. This charge was not
sustained and Lucas was sentenced on the
foregoing. a razor being found IN his
pocket when he was arrested.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03

How to Reduce Fat One Pound n Day
and Then Always Remain slim. No
Drugs, Medicines, Starvation Diet,
Exercising, or Apparatus Used.
Finds Simple Home Treat
ment Works Wonders.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03
HOW THE JAPANESE
ALWAYS REMAIN SLENDER

PROMINENT SCIENTIST AND TRAV-
ELER DISCOVERS LONG SOUGHT
SECRET - REDUCED HIS OWN
WEIGHT 100 POUNDS. NO ONE
NEED REMAIN FAT NOW.
The Washington herald., 1912-04-03

Stones Mercantile Agency. incorporat-
ed. of RossIyn, Alexandria County, has
been granted a charter by the State cor
poration commission with a maximum
capital stock OF 5000 and a minimum
OF s.. 900. The objects are to operate a
mercantile agency. Oficers and incor-
porators are: William r. Stone. presi-
dent: w. H. whestley, NJ. Grasty. secre-
tary and treasurer. all OF Washington.
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There will be a meeting of the city
Democratic committee at O'Clock Mon
day night next at the Hotel RammeI for
the purpose OF arranging for the primary
which will be held April y next. The
cost for the candidates will be deter
mined upon. call for the meeting was
issued to-day by City Chairman Charles
Bendheim.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
PRESIDENT OF FRENCH
CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES

In the Surrogate's Court, New York.
for probate. 1t disposes of New York
property to the value of upwards of
S1.oO0.0oo. in addition to his belong
inSs in Canada. where he had a home
at Montreal. though he lived a great
part of his time in Paris. The Van
necks. of course. are of Dutch origin.
The English branch dates from the
time of the first Baronet. Sir Joshua
Nanneck. who was the second son OF
Cornelius Nanneck. paymaster- general
of the land forces of the United Prov
inces
This first baronet was a very rich
London merchant. His son was Gre
ated Baron Huntingfield. The present
baron is the fourth OF his line. and
John Torrance Vanneck is his second
cousin. When the present baron sue
cceded to his fathers title and estates,
he had a lawsuit on his hands which
threatened to deprive him of a con-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
nlchmond Ahead of pnilaaclphIn.

In recent issue OF the rh!la de !ph!a
Pr,ss is the following article:
Among the nAw ideas IN music
comes an interesting announcement
violin kindergarten class for caildren
from four TO seven years Of age. The
system aims primarily to train the
young student 10 d!scrIminat4 and APP
preciata musical soun1- and arouse
an interest i'll the study OF the violin.
and, not less important TO the child,
TO concentrate the mind
Musical circles are displaying great
interest in the possibilities of such
youthful instruction. Now Richmond
can say that such a school may be II erv
to Philadelphia. but it is not new to
richmond. for just such q school has
becn in operation in our city for the
past three years, and has had rema- k-
aole success under the management OF
its foundor, Ms = y. H.. who
received much of her training in Ger
many, where children are taught from
four yeans M. But class work il: the
South has been originated and taught
by Mrs. fiequembourg. At first this
ers would have been discouraged and
given mp. but Mrs. Hequcmbourg knew
no such word as fail. and Richmond
can now boast OF a we'll es Established
and successful school of violin. so
large now that ii is divided into four
classes. The first class represents
ages from four and one-half to seven
years; second class, seven to ten; third
class. nine to eleven. and senior, class.
Each class is called an orchestra
and 1t IS delightful to seq the interest
these tots take in their orchestras;
nothing but sickness will keep them
away from class day playing. They
arc given private lessons by Mrs. He
luxembourg or her assistants. and once
a aaek they are Drought together to
play. 1t s wonderful to see the little
ones reading at sight. getting notes.
time and blowing correctly.
Richmond is nothing If not progress
sive. and always ready to recognize
good ideas, has given the greatest
encouragement TO this enterprise, and
the school has taken It's place among
Important institutions. It's growth
has been phenomenal. The methods
taught IN this school ara thu very
BEST that are used In the famous
schools OF Europe. Several rtcitais
have beea given each year since its
beginning, showing the progress of
tho pupils.
The greatest possible interest has
been shown this work and the help
ful cooperation of tho parents has
done wonders toward the progress OF
the pupils, '-----ut-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY
HOLD STATE COUNCIL
About 100 Delegates Attend Session Mt
lcxandria-TrnIned Nurses
Grudnnfe

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Alexandria. Va, May oS.-Wfth
about 100 delegates in attendance. the
fifteenth annual State Council of
Daughters of Liberty convened here at .
o'clock this morning. The morning
session was devoted to addresses of
welcome, and at the afternoon session
reports were read from the various
committees. The affair was ended to.
night with a reception rendered the
delegates by Friendship Council. No.
IS. Of this city. Mayor Pan delivered
an address of welcome. which was re-
sponded TO by Thomas II. Ivey. past
national councillor. on behalf of
Friendship Council. this city. An adj
dress of welcome was made by Charles
Il. Herbert. and a response was made
by w II. Wilcox. \ number of the
members responded to toasts at the
reception held tonight.
Diplomas Of graduation were con-
ferrcd on four trained nurses of tho
Alexandria Hospital at public eXcr
cises held tonight In the auditorium
OF the Eills' Home. The exercises were
attended by large number of friends
Of the young graduates. An address
was made by Representative C. C. Car
lin. DR.. W. NJ. Smith awarded the
diplomas. and the presentation OF the
pms ana tnc fIoreHCc NlSHtinEate
oath was given by DIR. George It. Kip
stein. A musical program was also
given. The graduates are: Miss Sarah
Elizabeth Shots. Martinsburg, w. Va;
Miss Olga Dent. Pope's Creek, Nd;
Miss Mitchell Giles. Waynesboro. and
Miss Virginia Bowling.
Tho police are engaged In hunting
for Scott Blackburn. colorcd. who when
arrested last night by Policeman Bell
shot the latter In the leg and made
his getaway. Tho wound inflicted
was slight and officer was able TO be
out to-day.
Blackburn also cut Henry Cheshire.
saloonkecper. Prior to this two 9TH
er negroes were shot. one in the arm
and the other In the back 1t Is be-
lieved that they were shot By William
Johnson. colored. who also escaped.
Blackburn. 1t is thought, was also i'm
plicated In this shooting.
The title to the building known as
Armory Hall was declared to-day by a
decree handed down by Judge L. c.
Barley. in the Corporation Court, to be
vested in Company G. this city. This
matter has been pending in the courts
for some time past and the suit was
styled F. L. Slaymaker. captain. against
George II. Robinson and others.
Tho Board of Aldermen tonight
passed the new set of health laws
They are very rigid and provide for a
health officer at g. salary OF $1,000 a
year The laws become operative June
IL next.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
A HEAD THAT
WEIGHED 10 POUNDS
1t Would Make You Faint, Too, as
1t Did This Lady. But it Grew
Lighter and Now She
Can Walk Miles.

Kceohi, Tcxas.-"I was so weak
could hardly walk" writes Mrs. Jennie
Bell, OF keechi.
Il had not enough strength to lift my
baby from the bed, and my head felt as
il it weighed 10 pounds.
This made me faint, and l thought l
could not live.
was ready to give up at any time.
went to sec my mother, who gave me
some medicine. 1t did me no good, and
went back home.
Mother came too, and persuaded me 10
try Cardui, the woman's tonic, as last
resort. So sent to the store and got me
bottle.
Now, am well, and can walk miles and
carry baby with ME all the way"
Do you suffer from weakness3 Docs
your head feel heavy? Do you want to
give up9
II you do you should heed the moral OF
this story-a true story from life.
Thousands of women suffer when they
shouldn't.
They shouldn't suffer when there is a
remedy waiting for them on every drug.
gists shelf ready to relieve their troubles
Cardui, the woman's tonic.
Don't let Cardui wait any longer.
N.B.-IVrHe 10 Ladies Advisory Dept,
Chattanooga Medicine Coz, Chattanooga,
Tenn, for Special Issty actions and 64-page
book, Home Treatment for Women, :,
sent in plain WEappes'on request,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
Social and
Personal

The circus last night--society and
otherwise--was quite gay affair, with
lots of real FUN for everybody. FOR sure
~ nobody could 70 to Il circus except
IN most happy mood. ready to tramp
On Sawdust, eat peanuts over the side
OF the big ring and take all sorts of
chances on the wide pianks. politely
dubbed reserved seats" There was a
large crowd and a merry one to see
their thinnest friends be strong men,"
and incidentally 10 help along the sick
lolks at Pine Camp this summer. Be
sides the big show ana all the oddities
concealed In little tents. with bankers
all their own, there waa much else to
charm the passed by-oncc inside.
Young girls beguiled many to try the
mysteries OF real circus food" all IN
ed up in fascinating booths, The Wo-
mans Club. of Ginter Park. served
lemonade. Mr.. Garter Scott and Mrs.
Aubrey Young had charge OF the pea
nu stand. Many other attractions will
be found inside Tor those going to the
performances this afternoon and to-
night. Mrs. John Shelton Williams is
chairman OF the circus. and those hold
Ing boxes are Governor and Mrs. Mann.
Mrs. J. Taylor Eilyson. Miss Frances
Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott. John
Kerr Branch. Joseph E. Willard. Mrs.
George Cole Scott. Mrs. John Shelton
Williams, Mrs. Granville Valentine,
Mrs. Martha Valentine. Mrs. John
Stewart Bryan. Mrs. Henry Baskerville.
Mrs Thomas " Carter. Ashton Starke.
Mrs. II. II. Lindsey. Egbcrt @. Leigh.
Jr. Mrs. barton II. Grundy. Mrs. Ran
doiph Williams. Nrs. William Massie.
Mrs. Hoadiey. A1rs. Wall. Mrs. John D.
Potts Mrs. John r. Anderson. r. l..
Moore, Mra. John Coke. Jr.. Mrs Ed
ward Willis. Mrs. William Habliston.
Mrs. Frank Powers. Mrs. Gilmore Hotcn-
kiss. T. c. Williams. Henry W. Andcr-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Bryan. and
Ar. and Mrs. c. c. Plnckney.
violin Recital.
The pupils of the IIcquembourg
School of Music will give q recital
Thursday evening at S o'clock at tho
y. VI. G. y. auditorium. corner Seventh
and Grace Streets. II VIII be an event
OF unusual interest In musical circles
of Richmond. and the public is cordial
j. invited to be present. 40 cards have
been issued. Those taking part will
be Delta Moore. Ethel Hester. Dixie
Love Mary Ellen Rucger, Mary Alexan-
der, Louis Giagi, Marvin Hester. Henry
Pclouzc. Katherine Hin. Catherine Be
miss. Ned Whitehead, Cary Anderson.
isabelle Hester. Henry Schroeder. Lena
Schmidt. David Cous:ine, Elizabeth
wood Pocahontas Wright. VI. Lakeland,
Elizabeth Patterson. Grace Christian.
Ben Lakeland. Tom Wilson, Reaumur
Stearnes. Sam Shklar. Willard Alley
Paul Schulmeister. Incl Damon. Gene
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
WILL OPEN JULY I.
Plans for Summer Institute Mt Fred.
crickrburg.

crfckrburE.
fredericksburg, Va, May es-Plars
are about perfected for the summer
Institute which will be opened in this
city beginning July /. Appl,ca lions
Tor the quarters ct tho dormitory At
the Normal School grounds. which ac-
coinmoda ties $50 women. have already
been received. and other applications
are coming in daily. There will be
| ample accommodate for as many as
can come. Tae prospects are bright
for tho largest Institute ever held
here.
Professor z. II. Russell. president OF
| the State Normal Scohol. addressed
yesterday at Sparta. in Caroline coun-
~, a unique organization known as
The Old Field School" students of
Caroline county. Il being the occasion
Of their annual reunion. There were
about nifty members OF this orEaniza-
ton who attended the public school
in Caroline county forty or fifty years
ago. They have an annual reunion,
and make IL an enjoyable AFFAIR.
Captain Marriaduke Of Washington.
chief of Confederate Naval Records
belonging 10 the Eovs rnment. q class
mate OF Captain Dan NJ Lee. of STAFF
ford county. and Major Edward s. Rug
giles. of Fredericksburg. a the Naval
ACADEMY iar Annapolis. Mr., visited
Captain Dan NJ. Lee at his home In
STA ford Saturday, and with Captain
Lee spent Sunday with Captain NJ. B.
Rove at "Bronpton." Captain Mar
nladuke returned to Washington sun
day night highly delighted with his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
Rtchmond's Leading Jewellers,
Second and Broad SITS.

the auditorium OF the school Monday
evening. June TO-
Tho following program indicates tho
features OF the commencement:
Entertainment--An evening with.
nc masters of music and painting at
Z. NJ. Saturday. June 8.
Bacoaiaureate sermon--Dr. W. c..
James. IL a. NJ. Sunday. Juno O.
Class day exerciseH-I0 A. NJ. Mon
day, June 10.
Exhibit OF arts departments-1o a..
NJ to P. NJ, Saturday, June 8.
commandments P. NJ, Monday,
June 10. with address by Hon. ]. D.
Esgleston. Jr.
Field day was held at the school
last Saturday. The class athletic con-
tests We're characterized by spirited
rivalry. The third-yeaS class won
the handsome trophy silver cup.
This trophy will be presented to tho
class at commencement.
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Deuny-Hroyy,

Fredericksburg. Va. May 2s-Cards
have been received here fer the marri-
age OF Misc Anna Brown Mason
daughter of Mrs. Mildred Brown Ma
son. of Nicholasville, Ky. TO Robor,
j. Denny. formerly OF this city. now
OF Chattanooga, Tenn. the ceremony
10 take place at tho home of the
bride on the avening of Thursda~
June s, at s o'clock. Mr.. Denny is a
son of Mrs. B. J. Denny. OF this city
and is graduate OF Fredericksburs
College.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
scottsville Defeat. Arvonin.

Especial 70 The TfmeS-Oispatch.J
Arvonia. Va. May 2s.-Scottsvtlle
played Arvonia here yesterday in
slow game of baseball, the former
winning over the local team by q
score of 16 to S.
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PROGRAM or COMMENCEMENT
At STATE NORMAL SCHOOL

l'uo@cdsld-ssmILa VL u, tul?adSl
| aminations at the normal begin FRI
day. May 81. and continue for q week
Thu commandment WILL Jake place In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-29
Election Of M. Deschanel Makes
Him Conspicuous Candidate
to Succeed Fallieres.
Dl LA MAnaUIsE DE FoNTENoy.

~ LA MARaUIsE DE FoNTENoY.
a EVENT has. Just taken place
n in France that may possibly
n have far reaching consequences
as far as international affairs
are concerned. and that in the not
very distant future: l allude to the
chanel TO tho presidency OF the French
Chamber of Deputies. thus making
him the most conspicuous candidate
for the presidency of the republic.
in succession to President Fallieres.
There is no disputing the fact that
N. Dcschanel is man of undoubted
talents; he is "A member of the Acade
my, famous orator. and an impress
sive writer on political and social
QUESTIONS. Eu' he Is regarded by
position OF President. for the reasons
that ne has too limited n sense of
the responsibilities of any office he
may hold, makes too strong an as
sertion of his own individuality, that
Inc is too tnpetuous a talker. and also
too regardless of the consequences OF
what he says.
AZ mentioned in these letters the
other day he gave great offensc In
Vienna some years ago by declaring
in his speech of inauguration and
election at the French Academy. that
Emperor Francis Josephs death would
bring about the break up OF the Aus
ordinary French orator or writer to
make such declaration would be
he was President of the Chamber of
Deputies at the time-to speak so
Glibly about the destruction of
friendly nation. and the demise of its
vet NJ Deschanel was so little able
to appreciate the significance of his
utterances that he actually applied
for the position of ambassador at
a prompt notification was received
that he would be persona non Srata,"
Presidents OF rcpublics-likc emper-
ors and kinGs-are as rule keenly
alive to the danger of an incautiouss
remark about foreign country, and
submit every word to their cabinet be-
fore utterng it, What would there
fore happen IL the French elected as
their chief magistrate man who,
while gifted with copious vocabu-
larry of incisivc language should have
the habit of needless and unfettcred
outs pokenness. and of saying the
wrong thing at the time when it
would do the most harm. is 100 un-
pleasant to contemplate
Besides all this. he is scarcely what
one would call presidential timber"
lacking simplicity of character. He
is too much of a dandy in his dress;
to lay himself open to the charge OF
foppishnoss and affectation. At one
time he was suitor for the hand of
the sister of the notorious Nine. Hum
bert.
The dignity of President of the
Chamber carries with 1t many advan-
tages. namely the permission of liv-
ing at the Petit" Bourbon salary
Of 100. 900 francs a year-which in
France means 500. 000-and score
more of privileges and advantages we'll
worth looking forward to.
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c. w. Brock at her home. 2os East
| FRANKLIN Street.
Election of Officers.
Officers. regents and vice-regents
Will be elected At the meeting OF the
Con moderate Memorial Literary Society
| federate Museum. a full attendance
is desired The annual meeting of
the society viii takc place at the
Museum on Monday. June g.
In and Out of Town.
Miss Carrie Davis. of the University
OF Virginia. and Miss Mamie Minor.
OF this city. will sail with Miss Sallie
Deanes party for Europe june II.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. d. wnkcrson. of
pittsburgh Pa. are visiting Mr. and
Mrs L. Seaie in this city.
Mrs. John Lyons and little son.
John Lyons. Jr.. have returned to the
city. after visit to the formers sis
ter. Mrs. u. Graz Langhorne, in Put
ask!.
Mrs. o. II. Lyme. of Orange; Mrs.
Thomas II. Gardner, of Richmond. and
Il. g. Lyme. of Orange. are spending
several days in stanton.
Charles z. WORKMAN has returned TO
Richmond. after visiting friends AT the
Nhite suiphur springs.
Mrs. Robert Page Grimes will leave
on Thursday. June :. for Philadelphia
Mrs. Hcnntngham Spilman. of Floyd
Avenue. liz spending this week in Bal
timore.
Eppa Hunton. Jr., has returned TO
Ills home. East Franklin Steet. af-
ter AN operation at the Johnston
Willis Hospital several weeks ago.
Miss Ida Mason and Miss Elizabeth
. Atkinson have returned to Richmond,
fter spending the Weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Julian L. Burke in Alexan-
dria.
Miss Emma Robins. formerly OF
Eastern Shore. but now of Buckinz-
! ham. is visiting her nephew, Dr.. D.
X. Anderson. OF Richmond College
Mr. and Mrs. W r. Robins will go
to Baltimore to 1.-Two the latter part
of next month.
Miss Lucille Massey is among the
alummae attending the commencement
exercise a Gunston Hall. in Washing
ton.