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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
MISS BESSIE BETHEA
A HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Miss Bessie 3efhea S bridge party YES
terday afternoon was arranged especially
In compliment % Miss Marie Simms and
Miss Bertha Hicks of Talladega. the two
attractive guests OF Miss Minnie Dryer
The members o. the Highland clan were
included in the invitation list and the
club was supplemented by a very small
humber OF other friends of the hostess
Violets suggested the color scheme for
the bridge party. in vases on the small
tables and the mantels in the handsome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01

ton for the most excellent performance
GoldmarlSs suite. Op ii for piano and
violin, was especially enjoyed as 1t was
presented for the first time in this city
The full programme included
Piano-Concerto in C-minor (Beethoven)
Allegro con brio, Largo, Rondo; second
piano played by Miss Persinser.
Violin-Romance arthur Foote); Orien-
tale, (CuD; Mid Sommer Tanz (Tor Aulin).
Suite for Piano and Violin, Op. IL
(Goldmark), Allegro Andante sostenuto
Allegro ma non troppo, Allegro moderate
quasi Allegretto, Presto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
Ratify Income Tax Law

Charleston, w. Va, January 3l.-By II
unanimous vote the West Virginia legis-
lature late today ratified the income tax
amendment. Governor Glasscock has an
nounced that he favored the measure. A
vote of but one other state is needed to
make the amendment constitutional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
An Offer and a Request

IT have some piano music. II you have
any call for it, let me know If any ore
ras a small child's dresser that Is stored
away in the attic | would gladly pay
exrressage upon 1t if she will notify ME.
MRS. NJ. B."
Will correspondents note request and
offer and reply TO one or the other?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
Jurisdictional War Ends

Chicago, january 31-The jurisdictional
war between rival associations of plumb
crs and steamfitters which began II years
ago has ended. it was learned today. The
trouble has been marked by numerous as
saults. riots. shootings and murders in
C. nicago. The Steamfitters Protective as
sociation has voted to amalgamate with
the United Association of Plumbers, Cas-
filters, Steamfitters and Steamfitters'
Helpers, removing the rivalry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
TEACHERS RECITAL
AN ENJOYABLE EVENT

The recital presented by Miss Loweia
Hallin, pianist, and Miss Frances Ross
Burton violinist, this week at Clark ana
Jones hall. was an event worthy OF more
than passing notice The various num-
bers on their programme were repre-
sentative of the high order OF their musi-
canship. both as TO the composers ana
the manner in which they were inter-
preted. Every number brought forth
much genuine applause. the large audi
ence giving every evidence Of apprecia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
MYSTIC KREWE
CARDS ARE RECEIVED

The Following invitation, adorned with
Mardi Gras figure, has been received
from Tampa, with the inclosed card of
Mai. and Mrs w. ]. Mlncr, who spend
a part of every winter in that delightful
climate:
Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla request
the honor of your presence at their sew
enth annual ball. Tuesday evening. Feb
ruary 4. 1915 at 8 O'Clock, Tampa Bay
Casino"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
WOMAN'S CIVIC LEAGUE
TO MEET TO-DAY

AT 3 o'clock this afternoon the Woman's
Civic league will hold meeting at Clark
and Jones hall for the purpose of form
ing a housekeepers' league, in order
that the price CT domestic commodities
may be reduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
Caramel

Burn one-half cup sugar in an iron
Saucepan until blue smoke arises from
IL. Add one-half cup boiling water, stir,
and boil until you have a thick syrup.
This is sufficient for three cakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
INVITATIONS RECALLED
FOR MORNING BRIDGE

Owing to the death of Mrs. f. II. Man
ring of Talladega, who was the mother
of Mrs. Edmund II. Dryer. Miss Sara
i,ryer has recalled the invitations to the
luncheon which she intended to give this
morning to Miss Minnie Dryer and her
guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
Coaler Sinks

Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadaloupe. January 81.
The Baltimore fourmaste, Viking. with
the north coast The crew was yesterday
rescued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
IRON AND STEEL
CONTINUE ACTIVE
Important Construction
Work in Prospect
STOCKS ARE OVERSOLD
Comparatively Few Places Can Boast
of Good SeasOnable Retail Trade.
Money Easy-Western Banks
Buy Commercial Paper

| New York, January H,-R. G. Dun &
| Co. tomorrow will say:
'"rhe business expansion which began
| in 1912 was steadily maintained through
out the first month of the new year. and
reports from various sections continue
satisfactory. Weather conditions affect
trade adversely in certain lines and tariff
uncertainty is responsible for conserva-
tive buying in lines affected. Labor trou-
bles now apparently approaching ADJUST
ment have interfered with the demand
for materials used in the manufacture of
clothing, but the general effect on the dry
goods trade is comparatively small. The
iron and steel trade continues so active
that only the incapacity of the mills to
make prompt delivery prevents further
expansion. The open winter has been
| generally favorable for new building and
important construction work is in pros
pect
'In view of the large excess of mer
chandise exports from this country dur
ing the past year, the fact that we have
recently sent over s15,ooO,0o0 gold out of
the country, is regarded as unusual de-
velopment.
Most of this has gone to Paris where
the markets as in other European centers,
are still disturbed by the Balkan crisis
"Our own securities, markets are quiet
with little speculation
New York, January s1.-Bradstreets to.
morrow will say:
Although trade trends are running
| in a favorable direction, yet there is
enough irregularity TO divest the situa-
ton of uniformity. Over and beyond all
is the fact that the larger centers OF
distribution continue to do remarkably
WELL this being most patent in cereal
producing regions that were favored by
heavy crops
Comparatively few places can boast
of good seasonable retail trade, and for
this mild weather must be held response
BILE. Money is easy. funds are returning
| from the interior in volume, and west
ern banks are liberal buyers OF CONNER
| cial paper thought 1t Is reported tina;
| the demand exceeds the supply. Stock
market operations have been more ac'
| tive.
'rhe stock market appears to have beer
+, heavily oversold, and, on the whole, the
tendency has been upward. Most of the
| activity, however, has been contributed
| by a few stocks.
business failures for the week endins
January 80. were 81, which compares witt
| S12 in the like week of 1912. There were
% failures in Canada
Wheat, including flour exports from
| the United States and Canada for th'
week ending January 80, total 5,37o9l
bushels. against 3,15 46s bushels this weel
last year..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
Wants C0rnet Music

HAS any kind reader cornet music she
or he has no use fer? / will call or pay
postage on it. BEGINNER.
More music wantedl | print many
such appeals, and always gladly, for
the desire for music, especially good
music. is surely an uplifting one. | know
a man who says that he prefers poor
music to none at all; another says that
all music is not good, but that none of
it is bad, for It is all music. l hope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
BY MARioN HARIANn
Old Rug Wanted

Beginner s. question will be an
red in tangible way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01
[DoLrYSnAr1r1Y'S
PHILOSOPHY

Luv, Ole Miss, is lax de
appendercitus, ceptin' one
NV desc heah diseases 'tacks
you on de left side, while de
other 'taclls you on de right.
Yassum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-01

In the first place the young sales
woman convinced me thoroughly that
silk stockings. after all, are good in
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
FAMOUS GENERAL
Who Served with DISTINCTION In
Several Wars Dies at
His Home.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. April 81
Brieadier General Henry Clay Coch-
rane. United States marine corps re-
tired. who served with distinction IN
'he Spanish-Amerlcan war. in the
Cuban and Philippine campaigns and
In the Boxer campaign in China in
1900. died suddenly at his home IN
Chester. Yea here. today. lie was
seized with violent pains around the
heart while carving meat al the din,
ncr table and died a few hours later
\ widow. one daughter. and a son,
Edward Lull COchranc. a student al
tho United states naval academy, An.
napo!!s. survive him.
General Cochrane was seventy
years old and was appointed 20 the
serylc" IN 1861. He served IN the
Civil war and in the railroad strikes
OF lN-1 He way major OF the ma.
zine battalion which held the heights
Al Guantanamo. Cuba. in 1898 and
was appointed temporary governor OF
Manzanillo. He commanded the first
brigade OF marines 10 be landed In
the Philippines and acted "a governor
of IN" Peninsula OF Cavite. Presl
dent Carnot. OF France. decorated
him with the cross Of the Legion o,
Honor IN 1899.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
RED CROSS ACKNOWLEDGES
HANDSOME CONTRIpIITInN

srertal Iiarafrh 90 TO Intelligence
ASiIINGTON. Pa. April 81
Hugh g Uarsie. treasurer for Wash
i%ng'on's RELIEF fund for tho Good sur.
ferers in Tho middle west. ha- TO-
ceivod a communication from Mabel
T. E0arfman. chairman 90 Tho ia.
tioull relief board 81 'he American
Rcd 'rH-- society. ucknou lodg NIX the
receipt ~ funds from this place and
expressing appreciation ~ W-aahfug.
toms Part in mo reI'ef Vork 4 total
- 2-nsH s. vas collected go Washing.
'ou under tho direction ~ 70 commit.
foo composed - J T. Loctfa-f. & r.
Hr1der ard Alvan uorrnu Tff-
mrrsr va- @fo-ta-dnd fr -r. Amor.
c7n Rcd Cross society for o.. 'rihl.
ton
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
MOOSE MEMBERS PAY RESPECT
TO DEPARTED BROTHERS SUNDAY

spoke az some length OF the benevo-
lent work which the members Of the
organization have done in behalf OF
their brothers. and also spoke OF the
extended plans which have been made
Tor this year. As Mr.. Hamilton had
assisted IN the work Of organizing he
local lodge. he was acquainted with
al OF the deceased members. and
spoke briefly Of each and the work
h q h. had done in the lodge. His
address was followed by the singing
or he memorial ode. written aspe-
Cially for the occasion. nv the entire
audience. and the pronunciation OF
the benedlction by Rev. y. l.. Benzc.
u spacious market-auditorium
vas appropriately decorated for the
services and. as above sttaed, was well
filled ~ the members. over 1000 being
present.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
WASHINGTON COUNTY MAN
FOR IMPORTANT POSITION

ST"..tf ff.ri'-0 Q, fre 1n'eiu gs--s-
WASHINGTON. P1. Auri 10
F'4n- Nifeseii. aeaiar NJ weights and
measures FOR Washington county. has
boon selected hv Tho rntiouai bureau
~ standards. department ~ CON
moro" ae % member NJ fha committee
- r.h''r.'y FOR fro o gh'r annual ma.
t.rraI rrrfarerss ~ vplghfs and
measures oficlal- from aII parfs ~
'h" country. ~ o.. held ~ Washing.
frr. % q Nfv % 90 f- Wr Nike.
-'l' FL. fis '0'v member rf 'h'- rom.
mi'f'e from pernst .vania 're other
h"rs boine from Sow Jersey and
I'D Lo
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
OPEN AMPAIGN
Wash.-JeH. Will Star. Today To Rails,
Half Million Endowment
Furd.

SPECIAL Dispatch 80 t'@ I~u'~Uuger~er
WASHiNGTDN. Pa. Nurl e--Tc-
morrow morning MI 500. .1. opening
~ 'h" 'o.H. CAMPAIGN Washington
and Jefferson co'i"Rs Co. secure an . J.
riiipnal hair million dollar endowment
fsnf for -, college. Eariv tomorrow
morning th" headquarters VIII -
'I'n"d n fh" H1zl"'t building On
south Main street and the various
teams under their leaders VII start
'u' on b work Of getting subsrr.p-
ti"ns fo The fund. The campaign here
viii l4st bur two weeks. and IN .he'
time % Is expected that sl,iv SIS, 900
W.T. '' raised in Washington Tic
campaign Will 'hon pc extended 20
~iHttshurgh. Wheeling and other points
o. make up IN" balance of the 100000
needed 20 mako accessible tho eft 81
800 u.u offered bv fha general edu-
citation board - Nv York. Thu cam
psign is being handled hv q commit
''e ~ prominent alumni - 'ho school.
F'ar'd %. r1rner C0nRr"sewar Frnos-
2. Acrescn. 10 chairman More Than
' business and rrFessional men WIZ
.Iose down 'hcir ord nsr, business A.
fl'rs fo devote tlcir entire time =,
.'.l..'lrr funds
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
|DOKIES PLAN
FOR BIG TIME
MORE THAN 100 TIRoS TO
CROSS SANDY DESERT
TONIGHT.
Ceremonies TO Be Conducted in
PythIsn Castle-Tlger and
Camel Are Ready.

The Ana points were placed ON ar
rangcments yesterday afternoon fer
the institution OF Dahna temple. Ora
matte Order Knights of KhOrassan
tonight in Pythian castle and every
thing has been placed in readiness 10
receive the more than n hundred
timid and frightened Tyros into the
big desert. The night promises to be
full OF life and interest that will cver
be remembered by those Who will
share IN tho evening work. especial
" those who ride across the wide
desert 10 a happier and more jovia!
life.
The camel IS ready for the long
journey and the caravan packs arr,
filed. The ride may be rough and
fearsome but there will be- pleasure
for the fortunate ones who survive
the dry. sandy storms. Their" will be
excitement enough 20 remember. AMI
when the ROYAL Tiger. Ben makes
his appearance II Will be with a roar
and a spring that will cause the hot
flowing blood 10 turn cold. and the
knees OF the unwary Tyros 10 SHAKE
The officers az the new temple. to-
gether with Imperial Secretary Beld-
ing Will h. present 20 receive and
welcome the new members. once they
have passed through the strange
lands. To do so though. Will require
merry" and cunning. as the tiger.
once 10 becomes loose. viii ho hard
20 combat and the TyrO will find his
match IN battle.
Once the day H. won. there will he
waters from the springs o. Fem Fem
10 quench the thirst Of the dry and
parChed throat of he who is unable
10 continu" the journey as the camel.
and Ia addition 20 these magic waters
there VIII be- q SYMPTOMS Arabic feed.
prepared by the men 81 the desert.
and they have a reputation for dolus
such things that is uncqualcd.
The date. the 18th. Rabbi TN
Akhir Fourth Month. Heqira-1sct.
Will long be- remembered hy the sue
cessful ones and the, Vri long fo,
such another occasion such viii o-.
cur @oon 20 o. Thought as many 9th.
or knights ~ Pytiias who have boan
unsuccessful So preparing for the
DAYS journey VIII come later.
The ComWif'c" tn charge o. mr..
engagements has announced that 81 d.
ready for rho visitors and tho fruits
% 'he labor VIII be- spread before 40
who M" fortunate enough 10 make fh,
"trip Tho Journey wtI begin proup.
is o. = o'clock and 85 candidates arc
urged 10 Do on time as the trip D. .
long one
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
PRESIDENT BACK
AFTER DAYS REST
Takes Brief Trip on Yacht and Re.
turns Much Refreshed.

WASHINGTON. April 27.-Rested
after two DAYS and a night of quiet
aboard the yacht Sylph on the Poto-
mae river. completely away from the
cares Of his office. President Wilson
returned 10 the White House tonight
shortly after 5 o'clock. Tomorrow
will mark the beginning Of another
busy Weeh for him With the Japa-
nese situation and the tariff debate 10
watch in addition 10 the usual heavy
Mite House routine. the President
VIII have his hands full preparing 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
Little Wbiffs
From Stogteto9vn

Start 70 clean the city by wiping
out the smut songs.
There is a feeble bur growing IN
terest in Panama hats.
Baseball Is one OF our leading cold
weather pastimeS
Have you heard the first cal OF the
shady side O; the Streets
Brooklyn beat he Giants. lust 10
show that the worm will turn.
Mexico Is al present working its
revolution with tho soft pedal
There is a probability that the Pan
anna canal Will also go OF the free Est.
Still. California almost ALWAYS has
Japophobia about this time ~ the
year.
Ushers at the ball parks should no
as i~mpeccably honest as umpires and
owners
We know what has become % the
oldfashionedr president who vote
prosy measures.
Doubtless he fans notion OF pros.
peri;y IS 10 have q long spell ~ good
baseball weather
Old PoririO DlaZ evidently remains
hrnly ~ ~" opinion that Mexico Is
a good place 20 stay away from.
Passing a 'arir bin would b. easy
y th" country was not made up OF 50
many entirely diTerenr places
One now begins % realize. IN The
rush hours % transportation. how hat
and sticky Is ones fel'oWman.
Putting a N per cent tariff on wheat
and putting four on The free FIST arr
performance that Mr. Underwood
viii have 20 go on explaining.
baseball has madc tho advent 81
spring much more complicated than u
used 20 be when blowing and house.
cleaning we're the chief occupations
Wha' strikes the man in 'he street
IA the remarkable development
~ The times h tho disclosure that
hero is q great deal % unclaimed
money IN the banks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

get away Thursday for his New Jer-
sey speaking trip.
The cruise oown the Potomac was
pleasant and uneventful. although to-
day IL got rather too cool for comfort.
Leaving here yesterday morning. the
Sylph steamed down 20 st. Marys
river and up 10 the historic St Marys
landing. where she laid mp for the
night. The return trip began at 2
o'clock this afternoon. the change In
the weather upsetting plans for an
other night IN the water.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
Cured Of Chronic co,.,i,,,;o,

For twcntv-on~ wears uttered
W'th chronic constipation. saws q. v.
Robinson. IF CordoVa =. g. 81, Ma,
l+'>. y had assumed r. most seriou.
form. resulting IN indigestion. pil.s
ana n"'.rastheuia. Life seemed a
burden 20 me. Two famous physician
ard one specialist wi'h n! their d-aa-
tic drugs failed to help mo 4 friend
advised m" fo give C~tamlerlain's
Tablets "A trial which 7 d!d. and am
pleased 20 a :wo bottles ~ them
cured mo. For sale rs all dealers
ADV.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
Foxy Dad.

son. why don't you play circus?
It's great fun. First. o make a saw
dust ring
"Wherell 7 get any sawdust. dad"
Here's the saw. Just saw some o.
that cordwood into StoVe lengths. You
can have all the sawdust you make.
Judge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES ARE CON.
QUOTED m MARKET
AUDITORIUM.
Mere Than i.coo Members Attend
Mayor Kirk Delivered
Opening Address.

over 1000 members % the local or
EanizatiOn of Iowa order of Moose
assembled ~ the Market Auditorium
yesterday afternoon a. go o'clOCk
10 commemorate The FIRST annual mo-
mortal TO the memory of members
of the order who ave departed This
organization. which was founded bur
FIVE years ago. now has a membership
Of over 3.30u in This city and vicinity.
Each year since tho organization 81
the lodge plans have been mad for
holding a memorial service bur SOM
thing -interveuted on each occasion
and prevented the carr, in2 out o. the
plans.
Very appropriate were tho services
held yesterday afternoon with Mayor
II l.. Kirk. a member Of The order.
acting a. chairman. The program
was opened with q selection by
Rauch's orchestra. followed by a pray.
or by Rev. =. L. Benz.
Coed Program.
The opening address was then mao
by Mayor Kirk Who spoke briefly Of
the many ways in which members az
the order are benefited End also o.,
the solemnity Of The occasion which
hey were gathered 70 celebrate. lie
was followed by Mrs Frank Kin.
chcloe who beautifully sang These
Are They taken from. The Holy
city. Judge Nla1 ~. Robinson
then rendered I'm @ Pilgrim.
Walter y Hilton. e prominent mem.
her ~ The local Organization. then de-.
.ivered a brief address. COUGHING on
ne lives ~ each Of tl- deceased mem.
hers % the organization. a iist q:
which follows
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28
Deceased

deceased.
J. G. Morgan.
VIM w. Pickering
Louis ~. Barto.
Or. J. ShotweU Smith.
Andrew c. Stoetzer.
Frank C. Darby.
Lawrence Hammer.
William Fischer.
Cnristy Hespick.
j. J. Nchillcn.
Francis CUrrsn
Andrew Schtppier
Chslmer O. Foster.
Theodore eurgett
Herman Seine der.
william l. Bel.
william O'Netf
Dorsey 3 Weyers
John J Mccarthy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

y ID Clark. aged 20. hos boon an
pointed municipal judge go Bralnerd.
MINI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

vs. % fif.Io .ri vtro af Load Hu.
NrS arc ''" parents of twenty two
living sit'Irru
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

Start 70 clean the city by wipinG
out the smut SONGS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

There is a feeble but growing In.
terest in Panama hats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

Baseball Is one OF our leading col,
weather pastimeS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

brooklyn beat The Giants. Just 10
show that the worm Will turn.
Mexico u at present working its
revolution with the soft pedal
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

Have you heard the first cal of the
shady side O; the Streets
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-04-28

There is a probability that The Par
ANA canal Will also go on tho free Est
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-10-03

Fancy cheviots. tweeds. cassimeres in bright snappy
patterns. as we'll as darker tones, gray. blue. tan and
brown effects. -
All wool navy blue serge suits Of very superior grade.
These suits have two pair of trousers. full lined. regu-
lar price $3.50 and $500. Our Fall or
opening Sale ~10O0
}All wool navy blue serge suit with one pair of trousers.
full lined. regular value $500. Our OK
= Fail opening sale
Boys suits and overcoats in fancy cheviots. tweeds and
cashmeres, in bright snappy patterns, Nor OF
folk style. regular $50 Fall Opening Sale. .V0s0O
Boys Norfolk suits and overcoats, regular selling price
$3.50 and 100 and $3.50. Some are even "a OK
higher. Our Fall Opening Sale
Boys suits and overcoats in fancy cheviots. tweeds and
cashmeres. in bright, snappy patterns. Norfolk style.
regular 800 100 and $3.50 Our FAN S295
Opening SAFE
Boys mittens that We have always sold for 5 cents. Good
s sale"' .oos'an'... .'.en = or.a..e 5000. sc
BOYS caps that reta II the world over at Is cents and
more go at the Fall Opening Sale en-
for .....:... QUO
Mems Paris Carriers. Standard the world over. Sold
everywhere for IS cents. Fall Opening
SAFE ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-18
FOUR NEW CLASSES
PHILATHEN LEAGUE

The February meeting of the Rich
mond Philathaa league was held at
Calvary Baptist church. on last FRI
day evening, the church being beau
tifully decorated with flowers, ferns.
and the national colors. light blue and
white.
During the past month four new
philathea classes have been organized,
and they were welcomed into the
league; Bethlehem Baptist. Randolph
Street Baptist. Second Baptist and
Seventh Street Christian Junior.
The banner for best attendance
during the month of January was
awarded to the Highland Park Meth
odist class.
Mr.. r. l.. Atkinson. ex-teacher OF
the Third Christian Phiiathea class.
brought the greetings of the Phila-
thea union in Greensboro, ~. c..
where he is now teaching the Longs
Philathea class of the First Chris
tian chnrch.
Secretary Diggs, OF the State Sun
day School association, spoke inter-
estingly of the great work which the
sunday schools are .dcfng III teaching
ana explaining the Bihle to- all, but
particularly OF the important part
which philatheas are doing along this
line.