The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-31
PRINCE GEORGE TO HOLD PRE-
PERENNIAL PRIMARY FOR u.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 90
CHAUTAUGUA DRAWS
MANY ATTEND MEETINGS HELD IN
LARGE TENT-CHURCH Or
CARNATIONS ARE ACTIVE
IN PETERSBURG.
virglnian Bureau,
Mechanics Bldg, Room 31S.

PETERSBURG, VA, May 30.--It
has been decided by the Democrats OF
Prince George to hold preferential
primary on Saturday. June latin, to
decide which of the two aspirants
from the county shall be put forward
for the nomination for the house OF
delegates.
Prince George is In the legislative
district with Surry, and the district
is now represented by Stanley A.
Burt, OF Surry, who Is a candidate
for reelection. Prince George, while
claiming the right to the delegate this
time. has two aspirants for the nomi-
nation. in the persons Of DR.. William
B. Daniel and David A. Harrison. Jr.
Both men are men of ability and pop
ularity. Either one would be accept
able to the people, but it is felt that
the two would so divide the vote OF
the county as to give the nomination
to Surry. The polls will be open at
the regular voting precincts through
out the day, and voters will have the
right to cast their preferential bal
lot for Mr.. Burt If they desire
Chautauqua Success.
The Chautuaqua being held in a com
modious tent on West Hill is in full
blast. Large crowds have attended,
and the splendid program rendered
was thoroughly enjoyed. 1t is prob
able that the crowds will be larger
before the week ends and the benefits
of "Chautauqua week in Petersburg
will be more pronounced than at the
present time.
Ettrick Schools Close.
The commencement exercises OF the
Ettrick public schools were held yes
terday. The program, while lengthy,
was very interesting, and reflected
much credit on both teachers and pu-
pills. The exercises were presided
over by school trustee. James r..
Gibbs while County Superintendent
W. G. Owen presented the diplomas
and distinctions Rev. w. T. A.
Haynes, pastor OF Wesley NJ. f.
church, this city. delivered an instruc-
tive and entertaining address. There
were three graduates, as follows: Don
Appleman, Bessie Hewlett and Marks
Andrews.
Hold Weekly Meeting.
The Young Mems Christian club
held its regular weekly meeting in the
lecture-room of Market-Street NJ. e.
church last night, with the president,
Arthur o. Scoggin, presiding. Fifty
four members and n large number of
visitors were present. Four new mem
bers were enrolled. and a pleasing Sc
lection was rendered by members of
the church choir. r. Fl. Mann ad-
dressed the club on the trial OF Jesus
his condemnation and death. All
young men of Petersburg are cordially
invited to drop in the clubroom any
evening from to IL o'clock. in the
rear OF Market-Street church. whore
they will always find a cordial well
come awaiting them.
Bible Glass Social.
+ The Baraca -Philathea entertain
ment and concert given at r. f. Lee
auditorium last evening was a de-
cided success.
Sunday School Concert.
The Sunday school classes of
Memorial NJ. E. church, taught by
Miss Hattie Minton and L. w
courtesy of Geo. B. Carter, victrola
concert. at the stores of the. Rucker
Dry Goods Co., tomorrow. They will
also have on sale home made cakes
candies. pies and ice cream.
Adjutant Woods Returns.
Adjutant George M. Woods, who
for three years was stationed in
Petersburg as local commander of
the salvation army, has returned to
Pei etLtcI an dD-
sence of nearly year. Il don't know
that l ever was SO pleased with any
thing In my life said the adjutant,
'as when / received marching orders
to proceed to Petersburg" There were
many here who regretted the de-
parture of Ensign Hempel, who will
be much pleased to learn of Adju-
tant Woods return.
New Church League.
An aforementioned organization
to be known as the Mems Christian
Development league. will be organized
at the Memorial NJ. Il. church to-
night
Decoration Day.
National Decoration Day, observed
as a legal holiday was not generally
observed in this city. The federal
offices observed holiday hours, the
banks were closed and the graves of
soldiers at the National cemetery in
Dinwiddie We're decorated and
wreaths were placed on the federal
monuments in Prince George county,
Petersburg Daughter Honored.
At the session Of the State council,
Daughters of Liberty. held this week
in Norfolk, Mr. J. w. Elder. of Vir-
ginia Dare council, No. 8, this city,
was unanimously elected State guide
Mrs. L. NJ Moore and little daugh-
ter left yesterday for Farmvile to
attend the bedside Of her father who
Is quite i'll.