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= DREADFUL ACCIDENT.

We learn that a dreadful accident
happened last night, yesterday morn
ing, about o'clock in the afternoon.
before breakfast. y hungry boy about
ten years old bought fig custard for
q cent. threw it through stone brick
wall hlne teet thick. jumped over il
and broke his left ankle above HE
right knee. fell on dew mill pond
ana was drowned. About forty years
after on the same day, high wind
pIew' such a getting upstairs | never
nid see with my eyes shut. knocked
the ola churn over and killed a SOW
ana two dead pigs at Mayfield Milan
county Texas. where there was a dea
and dumb Snowman talking French to
ms aunt EVA ROSENBERG.
500 North Second Street.
Richmond. Va
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a RICH MAN.

once there was Il very rich man ,Gho
tlVed In a town ruled over by King
me King was jealous of the man. The
man was brought before the KinG. who
said he must answer Nese three auej
tons OF die:
How long will live?''
around the world?'
What do I think?'
Come tomorrow and tell me my
answer"
On the mans WY home he met a
shepherd who was told the trouble.
on. let me 20 i'll your place" begged
the shepherd.
These are the answers the shepherd
gave:
You Will live until YOU die" was the
hrst; you will go around the world
when YOU are ready" Wei, this is
all said the shepherd "You think
am the rich man. nut I am only a
shepherd Thus the rich man was
saved. MAGGIE +, SCAy
Jetersvillc. Va.
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Study the Rules

My Dear Boys and Girls;
WISH TO congratulate Edith Allen
on winning the special April Fool prize.
| ihere We're number of contestants.
ana the result was very close from the
very beginning. This will end our
special contests for the season. Our
members will want rest after the
iong school term, and l will put off
any other contest until late i'm the
summer TO give all chance 10 rest
up and recuperate from their arduous
Ia boris.
wish Everett Raymond Hobbs and
Wiley y. Anderson .Ir.. to send me
'heir correct addresses so that their
prizes can be forwarded to them with
out further delay.
am publishing the rules again this
week. on account of many requests
rom new members for copies. and /
nope that every one who has not saved
Il COPY viii cut them out and preserve
them for future reference
me last week has given us a real
taste of summer weather. which know
L. most acceptable To many Of our mem
hers. myself enjoy the warm wealth
mornings, when most OF the lazy ones
are asleep rise early and delight
III the fresh, pure air before sunrise
"hen the birds are just leaving their
roostinG places and the life of the city
iirst shows signs of awakening
Next week the medalists for APRIL
VIII be named. and hope there viii
be several delighted members in our
midst You must not let Your work
Tor the page fall OFF during the vaca-
ton period. Try and send i'm some
thing every week and keep your page
( up TO the usual high standard of the
past YOUR EDITOR.
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Wagner was born in Leispzig on the
I'd of May, 1919. His father died
shortly after his birth. and his mother.
VINO was too poor to support her sew
en- children was married again TO Lud-
Wig Geyer, II celebrated actor.
Wagner did not begin To take music
lessons till he was sixteen years old
When he WAS nineteen lie wrote an
opera book and began to set ii To mu-
sic but soon gave il up
Wagner's most famous COMPOSITIONS
were operas. among them being "Lo-
hongr rim, 'Tannhauser" and "Rienzi''
lie also composed "Parsifal." "Seg-
fried and "Daspheingold." Wagner
died in February. 1882 aged sixty
nine. MARGUERITE a. HARRIS.
Harrisonburg. Va
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THE THREE HEARS.

There was once a happy family OF
hcars--papa. mamma and Johnny Bear
living in coy cottage near Il for
est.
One day. when the sun was shining
ana the woods was so bright and beau
I tllui. Papa Bear said to his family: Fl
think We ought to 90 for "A long walk
and enjoy the sunshine
Yes. answered Mamma Bear that
VIII be very nice and jolly. but before
we 20 must get our luncheon ready"
80 they waited till Mamma Bear had
got three bowls Of porrdge ready
When she was finished and had put tho
thrce bowls on the table TO cool Papa
Bear took out his big silver handled
cane, and they started for walk on
tho way little Johnny had lots of fun
hiayinG with his kite. They found a
lovely shady spot in the woods. and
mere the! sat down. Little johnny
climbed "A big branch, Mamma Bear
SAL with her back against the tree
Papa bear was SO tired all he could
90 was 10 sit on the ground. and soon
he Tell asleep Little Johnny Bear
came down the tree and picked wild
f'oWcrs by ana by he noticed his
mother had dropped her knitting and
was asleep. There was nothing for
Johnny Fear to do but TO lie down in
the shade. and he. too. was soon in
Dreamland. There was the whole Bear
family fast asleep.
tTo be continued)
MAMIE l.. WALKER
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l. II Is necessary to apply by letter
l" the editor for membership badge.
Afterwards. TO be q member in good
standing. IT is necessary TO be a reg
Niar and interested worker along some
Inc preferred that is, in the writing
OF stories, puzzles or letters. or in
drawing.
= 1t is necessary to write in ink and
on one side of the paper only: To write
neatly and distinctly. with attention TO
punctuation and spelling. MI original
composition Will receive preference
oyer selected articles
. II Is especially necessary to sign
everything sent in--not letters merely.
hut cNcrNthing-with the full name and
address, Of the sender.
T. only those drawings done with q
pen, IN black ink, on white paper viii
be accented, AS others cannot lie re-
produced.
D l'rizcs arc awarded weekly and
medals given monthly for the best
contributions during the week and
month. Stories must be limited IN
length to l1o words Look 10 these
limits II YOU desire 10 see them in
print Letters should not be over on
words, and as much under as possible
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NEVER roo LATE no 90 COOP.

once upon y time IN old man about
ciShty-iivc years old said he had To
go to the city and buy him something
TO eat.
lust as he entered the street he saw
q very sweet little girl crossing tho
street But. alas. Just at that u,nrc,,
"n automobile came flying down Tho
street and the chauffeur could not stou
II. and the child stumbled and fell. but
that old man snatched her up inst as
the automobile passed. lie found that
inc childis name was Edith Wclshirc
ana TOOK nor home Her parents were
so glad that he found her that ,bcv
gave him II home. which he gladly ac
ceptcd
He only lived about two weeks af-
ter this, when one morning that little
sifi went INTO his room To tell him to
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GRANDFATHER FROG.

Grandfather Frog sat on large lily
leaf catching green flies. Peter Rabbit
came by with two green flies in his
mouth. Grandfather Frog said: Peter
Rabbit. will tell you why I have no
tail If you will give me those flies"
Peter gave him the flies at once, for
he wanted to know why Grandfather
Frog had no tail.
Well" said Grandfather Frog. "in
the thirteenth century the frogs had
the longest tail OF any animal in the
forest. hut in the year 1916. while my
Grandfather Frog was in his house one
night. your cousin, Billy Rabbit
knocked at his door. but for fun Grand
father Frog would not let him in. He
went away, but the next day, while
Grandfather Frog was asleep. he came
and cut off his beautiful tail, which,
Just for some fun, We lost. o. how
the frog family has mourned for that
tall" Peter was so pleased with the
story that lie had heard that he got
Grandfather Frog two more ftos.
Composed and written by
MAUD MOTLEY.
Upper Zion. Caroline County, Va.
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IN THE WOODS.

out in the woods
Under the trees
There is a hush,
AS II all nature were listening
To the furts of spring;
Then suddenly the air.
So filed with song
From u hundred tiiroats:
The flowers nod gaily To each other;
Little bees are busy
Gath ring honey from the flowers
y thousand insects swarm
I:che"th The trees,
And the bright sun
smiles down through the leaves
MARY ANDERSON GILLIAN
zoo SoutE Jefferson Street, Peters
burg, Va
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Dear Editor,-Incloscd YOU will nnd
ictur". Hope II VIII escape the wastebastt
20 {" school every day ANA like il fine
ann going To write every week. and try al
win prize. Will close for this time Yo,
new member,
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WHY, INDI;i;D.

ABRAHAM Lincoln. so the story goes
While going along II country road with
Il pltchiorlS over his shoulder. was at
tackled b. II dog. He jabbed the fork
through the dog. killing him instantly
ihc case was then taken to court
W hen Lincoln was called to tell his
story. he told the judge that the dog
attacked him and he killed him.
The Judge then said: why didn't
YOU use the other end Of the fork?"
Why didn't the dog come mt me with
the other cnd?" was the answer
WILLIE MAY WALKER
tcNinGton. Va
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out in the garden wee Elsie
Was gathering flowers for me-
~ mamma she cried. hurry, hurry.
Here's something ! want you to see"
! went To the window. Before her
y vcivot-wingcd butterfly flew,
ma the p"naics themselves were not
brighter
Ihan the creature in hue.
~; isn't 1t pretty" cried Elsie,
WIN eager aud wondering eyes
AS she watched il soar laziIv inward
AGAINST tn" soft blue OF the skies
know what it is, don't you mamma ."
IN the wisdom of these little things.
men the soul Of Il poet is i'm them
II pansN-- pansN with wings.
NELLIE; SNELLINGS,
3lQG r.. Marshall ST., City.
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fhc attention of club members is
CARED 'o Tue necessity OF their let
tcrs being addressed to the. "Editor
OF The thildrcn'S PuSc.' Letters
sent addressed to the editor of The
1imcs-Dispatci," from girls ana boys
cnuSc much confusion and needless
work. Sign letters and stories with
name and address In full, aud write
ON one side of the paper only.
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Wants Two Page.

Dear Editcr,-I haven't written for "A Ion
timc. so I'm sending something now. / thin
thnt since The Times Dispatch has so man
space. don't YOU? IL would he fine if we coul
nave TWO whole pages to ourselves. Your ol
member. MARY ANDERSON GILLIAN
Eo0 South Jeiterson street. peiershurr -
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THE AUTO IN SOCIETY.

INC motor car Of late has come
10 be social sign.
And IL YOU wish to have n place
Among the supcriine.
you We Sot to pay the highest price
And drive the finest ear,
or never never in your life
lie quite Il social star
And yet dear friends do not forget
Though You rise with your
Automobile or fall,
The Sasolenc smells
lust the same in them ell.
EDITH ALLEN"
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noN nLuE AND HIS GuN.

Rub dub. dub
Said The boy in blue
II have a big gun.
And will shoot you"
All. don't shoot me-
said the little brown dog;
Go down TO the mill pond
and shoot at a frog"
Said the boy in blue:
vc made up my mind
That | will shoot YOU:
can't shoot frogs;
They wont stand still:
Ner-splash. they go under
The wheel of the mill
Il shan't stand still
No more than a frog.
So YOU can't shoot me"
said the little brown dog
MAY CLARKE
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President Puzzle.

/. My Presidents name Is what boys
do in college.
.. My first syllable is a near rela :
tive of my last, and my first Is a
swift-footed long-carcd animal
3 Ny first syllable Is n certain kind
OF fish. my second a part OF farm.
a. My first syllable is another word
for angry. my second vowel. my
third a heavenly body.
>. My FIRST and second sylla bles are
what Johnny said when his glass wac
empty and he had not enough.
q. My first is what Sam did when
his tooth was pulled. my second Is
what we do on water.
{. Many men are named my first.
and my second Is his descendant.
S. Men buy of what my President
was.
o My President does not refuse.
10. My Presidents name is what We
do with an owl.
Ashland. Va. Route 4. Box 90.
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And Literary Departments

come to breakfast and found him dead
She ram back down stairs and told her
rather tina tUncle Ben. as She called
him. was dead
They buried him and bought him "A
beautiful tombstone with these words
written on il: BE thou faithful even
until death, and | will give thee the
crown OF life.
Composed by
WINNIE PEARSON
Eracey Va
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TAI. First Driving.

Dear Editor.-1t has been so long since
wrote TO you that can hardly think how L
aduress the letter. The picture that | drcy
IS rohhcr that has broke the safe opct
ana Is getting all OF It's contents This
the hrst letter that have written to rol
since Joined the club. hope my pictur
VIII be published. but ii II don't still
remain. your faithful friend.
MORrIMER KENNEDY
20. IouisIana Street. Kichmond.
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Bravcy, Va.


Deer Editor. ytiat received my medal
about three al four days age. aud also The
thcr prize was cNtr;, pleased with il, You
VII also hnd another picture incloscd. which
nope VIII be or tic page this week. Your
m"nbcr FRED q. DEPUE.
South Mulberry Street, city.
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rlcn,cI rrilc Minnrr-

Hciif EulI oi,-I rctk0n You think hnve
i"tSntt"n sou. but haven't. was Very
busy aud could not write was very glad
when SAN That won - prize III The Times
Dispatch Apr 20 but haven't received
II yet hope Mill receive II this week az
! am anxious - SC what it is Love To YOU
and the members. Your old mcmber
EVA ROSENBERG.
MI North Second Strcct. civ.
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MAnY KApGETr.
Pleased Win Bn,Ire

conlh not thank YOU Tor the nice badge YOU
sent me. love I" read the little letters
J AN giad tnht some OF the members rot
. PRE- hone az! of them VIII .ct one /
hope ! VIII Set ono feel sorry for Tho
members That have not had Tie monsics
think ! an Eone 10 have II, ! am broken
out liitlc. J an, your new member
idfmNilIc. q MARY bADtETT
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Knlc, rnhIisllcd Thl. MccI,

Dear l.'it"r,-i have not forgotten the e
y. G. 6. have been sick and could not
Mil'e ana have bccn busy at school. !
, Il Up sending an Apri Fool story. ! have not
over 20 WORDS GA H. hope ! wil be- sue
,'fHtul WIN 49, VIII answer some puzzles.
M'- EIaH ~ see I'VE new ucmrers In To-
g"\ b.Fe ih""Sc send Iuc the rules. rs |
do not Know thcn viii he clad il ,oin
- prize Nour member
Farmviilc VA MARY HADGEr1,
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M-i,llc> Sncrcss in C,nl,

Dear Editor--i was sorry not to have seen
any Of my work published sunday but I
reckon We nave I" give Other members some
SHOW. hay" not Y"i received my prize but
nope II Is on 'il- way. Hoping tho club aud
us lncmhrrS success. your member,
EDITH ALLEN.
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TUE WEEi<'S TRIHE WINNERS.
Hiss Myrtle \. Traylor, 300 East Hrund
street, Richmond. Va.
Mis-" Vhcinin Tianor. u. e.. d.. No. ..
Ashland. Va.
Hiss Janice T.. Lncy. i0i4 East Market
Street, charlottesville, Vn.
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THINKS far i.rizc.

Dear Editor Accept my sinucrcst thankN
Tor tie prize. Although have not received
II yet know II viii he something pretty
Hu" useful, a. they always w.,nt to
s" nice aud regular. Y. y. Muser YOU arc
dong fine; Keep up the splendid work AMI
IN Vcty short time We wilt be greeting YOU
us one az the page's foremost artists. VIVA
best regards To all, especially the editor
lovingly. Dorothy NJ SMITH :
iclS West Main street City.
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SPECtAL PRIZE WINNER.
MSS Ediii Alien. :2I3 =. Vcnabic street.
iiichmond, Sn.
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Here Are hoy-, and Girls Name. In

Figures.
I. is. /. 20. 10, Is. II. 4.
.. III /. 20. 8, 3, is. %. ~. o.
3 ), IL. 20. s, ), s.
IS. I. IL. ., 10. u.
). 4. Is. Is. 10. 20, 8. %.
S. - 30. \. >. IL.
:. ~ !. 20. Is. 5, IL. 3, :.
S. II. q. IL. .. !. "A.
q. /. 81. :, 81, 10. 30.
10. Is. 2. 3. :. /, Is, 4.
II. :. |. IS. IL. ]. -, 4
IT, -, Q. %, Q. l. IA.
Composed by
ANNIE SCRUGGS.
40 Lee street Danville. Va.
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Proud of Medal.

IJt'iT tdItor.--I rcCslNcd 10y hcautiful hndrc
oi honor, aud ] am VERY proud 10 have /,
J want 10 thank YOU dear editor for IL ana
snail Away Wear - with such joy + In.
cloHe another drawing, which hone ,-ou win
your member, LION A t.IIIS'-'
ShawSViile Va.
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,rIIIl MEEI..s CnAruIn1,rnrx

III W WHY = CONTRIBUTORS.
Allen Edith Mcclellan NJ
Anderson. W Y. il. Motley. Maud
anthony, blanche Nance, Hctty
AhthohN, Sadie X. Pearson. Winnie
Eadgcti. Bessie Proctor. Margaret
iiadgctt, Mary Phillips Cabcll T.
Brown Julia Rosenberg, Eva
ituspy. Marjoric Runn, ELLA l..
Himford, Betsy *. Smith. DOROTHY NJ
oook' Ola Seay Maggie r.
ne rue Fred G. Sheppard, Jennie
Ells. lhon " Snellings. Nellie
Forristal, Mamie Sack. Freddie
Gillian, Mary ~ Traylor. MYRTLE Y
Ircer' DAVID Tignor, Thclma
iiattorf Alvin Tignor. Helen
iiarris, Nj. Walker. Mamie l..
Kennedy, Mortimer Walker. Willie Ala,
lacy Janice t. Walker Arrie IL.
Lester. Mastcn H. Waller. Dorotbca
Moore. Mary e. Walker. Nellie
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Girls, Name. in Figures,

CirIr' NnmeN IN FIEureH'
l. is. 10, 10. ,. is.
>. ~, |, ~, II, g, ..
3. 20, ~. 10. Q, ).
T. Il. ,. -. Il, =, D.
D. - ], l, $, ?, ..
Composed by
HETTY NANCE.
l0ll Hull Street, South Richmond.
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Puzzle Department
HIDDEN.

I. Why does tho President wear
blue suspenders?
q Why does an Irlshman build his
pigpen under his front window?
3. Why does miller wear white
cap?
4. Why docs chicken cross the road
In the mud?
Will some one answer these?
DoROTHK WALLER.
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WILHELM RICHARD WAGNER.

Bracey, Va.
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sends May Ilcu,linc

I'chI T'dllVf-l WAS Ncry gItl o. scc MY
name IN ne prize winners list las, week
hasn't come know viii Ike it, / am
sending you heading Tor May and . draw
ing. which hope YOU viii publish. our
headings for The last rev months have been
been very good. Tor Il. l.. Moscr has a nnc
intent As haven't nothing more 10 say.
viii close. remain. yours tor - punctusi
member, W. y. ANDERSON. III
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Enjoys tI.e Page.

Dear Edi'or-l want TO Join the T. y. q
&. enjoy reading 1t very much Rcbckah
ihpscomh has letter In here. Please send
me " badge AMI club rules You will find .
po"n IN here which ] hop You viii publish
Your new member. MARTHA HART
Main Street FarmVillc, Va.
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Main Street. Farmville. Va.
cities In Figures.

VIt1cE IN FIRurcEs
/. 20 /. Is, l6. |.
2. {. ,. IL, -. D, S.
g. 9. IA. 4. 2. /, IA, |. 16. 10, IL. 2, 10
4. 3. s. ., 3. |. I. 10.
SAMUEL l.. GARTHRIGHT,
Colonia1 Place Va
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Girls' JumbIcd Name,,
WINNIE PEARSON.
Bracey, Va.
Cl,arndc

My first is in plate. but not in dish.
My second is in whale. but not in fish {:
My third is In ground. but not In tree,
My fourth Is In sting, but not in bee
My NTH Is in yes, but not In no.
My whole Is the name OF a seed you
SOW,
Which brings beautiful flower.
MARGARET PROCTOR.
Drakes Branch. Xn.
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Dear Editor,lt has been q very long tim,
since wrote In The I. -. Z. G.. but | h;lv,
been 50 busy at school that ann sure 70,
VIII excuse me. | certainly do enjoy III,
chadwicks' poetry. With hes, love for tn,
editor ana all the members. very sincerely
tourtlund, Va. GRACE II. SEBRElI..
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Rules MIN Re- r,,I,,i,h.,,

Dear Editor,-I want to join the r. D. g
{. read the paper every Sunday and on
Joy it, Please send me badge and the
rules. Your new member.
HEBEkAH LipSCOM Is.
Virginia Street Farmvillc Va
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"A lSusy MculDer.
Dear Editor--I have not written 10 the
page for 80 long that reckon thut you huvo
fars1ttcn me. l have been very busy at
school but II Is nearly over now. j have
a flower garden and we are making one M
schooI. Wishing the club success and hone
VIII win a prize soon, from AN old mc,,,-
her. MAUD MOTT .i,N
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wants TO .Ioip.

Dear Editor,-l would like very much to
hecn rcading the Chiidrcns Page OF Tho
Times. Dispatch every Sunday and like IT
very much Please send me a badge aud the
and short stories soon. From an unknown
menher. MARJORIE BuSBY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-11

Dear Editor.-l have not written to you
Tor a long time, but | have been so busy
Eetting ready for examinations Just think
"niN Two more weeks to so To school | have
already had one examination on grammar
MT have not received my mark yet TIE
weather certainly is pretty here. and the
woods are Just lovely. l wish all the MEM
Dcrs could sec a bunch OF wild houcysuc k %
got yesterday. II WAS just beautiful.
must close now. hoping all the members will
have good time this pretty weather | still
remnin an Interested member
MARGARET PROCTOR.
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THINKS Club Prospering.
Sends II story.

Dear Editor.--im sending you another
story. haven't seen tho ono sent two
weeks ago in prin, yet. but hope YOU are
waiting Tor room and IL did not 70 To the
wastebasket. ann trying TO obey the rules
strictly 80 arranged them both In two chap
ters. as they had over $50 words. ! ann going
10 write snake story next time. With best
wishes for the 7. ID. g. c.. | remain
JANICE +. LACY.
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L. Getting Members.

Dear Editor Please send me a member
ship badge ann sending in puzzle and n
piece OF poetry. Your new member,
LEROY CARY.
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brakes Branch, Wa.
New Covington Member.

Dear Editor.-I am IA little girl and
would like t. join the I. -. G. G. ann &c
Ing I" send you story and some jumhie
names, which hope will not reach tin
wastcbasIlet this week. | am going 10 son
you drawing | hope viii see the draw
ing IN next weeks Times Dispa tell Wit
best wishes to the club. / remain
WILLIE MAY WALkER
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-05-31
MISREPRESENTATION
OF $1,000 FOR
HOSPITAL

One-third of the remaining
100000 to be raised for the fund
to erect a new st. Joseph's hos
pital in Tacoma has been raised,
and the remaining $4,000 will
be raised within two weeks, ac-
cording to predictions of the
building committee. With the
completion of the subscriptions,
active work of constructing the
new building will begin.
Among the latest contributions
is an anonymous one for $1,000
in cash. Others are: Mrs. w. H.
Smell, $500; Matthaei Bread COM
pany, 5000; Teats, Teats & Teats,
$500; Michael Lacey, 500; KEEL
ley, Clarke & Co., 500; Capt.
Frank Andrews, 500.