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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
NORTHS|DE PEOPLE.
WILL MEET FRIDAY
ANNEXATION AND PROPOSED
BOND ISSUE WILL BE SUB
JECTS DISCUSSED.

Annexation and a proposed bond
issue will be the subjects of discus
sion at meeting of the North Rich
mond citizens. which Will be held
next Friday night in the Barton
Heights school building.
w. S. Petit, mayor or the town, has
called the meeting. and says that he
hopes that every citizen of the suburb
will have enough interest the mat
tiers to attend
1t Is understood that the major por-
ton OF the North Richmond popula-
ton Is in favor of annexation to
Greater Richmond, providing that the
city guarantees certain improvements.
The improvements desired nre fire
protection. sewerage, adequate police
protection. water and lights.
All residents of North Richmond
who are eligible to vote In the bond
issue election January 10th should
give their names to Registrar Jacob
III. Steigleder. who will keep his Office
open tonight between 6 and 9 o'clock
especially for this purpose.
Residents of the town seem very
much divided on the bond issue. All
OF the citizens will be rendered the
opportunity to voice their sentiment
at the meeting Friday night.
Although there are a number OF
property holders who will exert every
effort they possess to defeat CONSOLE
dation, it Is believed that the ma
tority of North Richmonders are in
favor Of the new movement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
TO OBSERVE. ANNIVERSARY
OF MISSIONARY. UNION

Plans are in progress for the cele-
bration on January 27th by the Bap-
list Women's Missionary societies of
this city and vicinity OF the twenty
fifth anniversary of the organization
of Woman's Missionary union aux
Hilary Of the Southern Baptist conven-
ton.
This jubi1ate is one Of achain which
extends throughout the entire South.
Especial interest is being manifested
here since the union was organized in
the Broad Street church, of this city.
Mrs Theodore Whitfield. mother OF
DR.. James 81. Whitfield. city chemist.
presided over the organization meet
ing. The union Ia rendering magnifi-
cent service in forwarding the mission
ary enterprise. Last year 1t turned
over to home, State and foreign mis-
sion boards 100000, OF which $685.
600 was contributed by Virginia wo-
men. The total amount raised by the
women of the South since theorgani-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
PREPARING FOR
FRUIT GROWERS
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE AR
RANGING For BIG RECEP-
TON TO VISITORS.

AT meeting of the local committee
on entertainment of the Virginia State
Horticultural society yesterday even
ing at the offices of the Richmond Cold
Storage plant, arrangements for the
entertainment of the visitors expected
here on January goth, 2lst and 22nd.
the occasion of the annual convention.
were discussed. and a program was
practically agreed upon
Much enthusiasm was displayed by
these present. From information re-
ceived by members the attendance upon
the coming convention win be the larg-
est of any in the history of the asso-
citation.
headquarters will be at the Jeffer-
son hotel, while the stores Of the CO.
opelat tive company, Seventh and Frank
lin streets opposite The virginfan
office, viii be used as an exhibition hall.
c. f. Sydnor, chairman of the exhibits
committee. reported that the space in
the big building had, nearly all, been
taken, and that he would hold some
of 1t to the last day. for local exhi-
bitors. rather than turn 1t over to
foreigners
The committee will meet again on
Monday afternoon at O'Clock, to make
final arrangements. and to perfect the
program of entertainment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
Paramount News

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Dowdy and
children returned to their home here
Monday evening, after spending the
holidays with relatives in Hanover.
c. b. Griffin has returned to his
home in Rocky Mount. n. c., after a
stay of ten days with his uncle, J. L.
Griffin, of this vacinity.
Mr.. Tunstall and daughter, Of Nor
folk, were the guests of Mrs j. c.
Minson this week.
Mrs j. w. Davis OF Washington,
Is visiting her parents on Mosby street.
Mrs Sadye Gary, left Monday
morning for Sabot, to spend the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Mitchell.
Miss Violet Sterling entertained a
few of her friends at her home on
Twenty-second street n few evenings
ago, the occasion being her sixteenth
birthday. The evening was spent In
music and various parlor games until
at a late hour the guests were invited
into the dining room. where a beau
tiful table was spread with all OF the
delicacies of the season. The young
people left at late hear, wishing
their friend many more such happy
birthdays.
The regular meeting OF the Fair
mount Council j. o. A. NJ. will be held
In the Town hall Thursday night. All
HicmpSiS dFS 4iscu " httcuu UuSiHcSS
of Importance.
Paramount Council OF the Lady
Maccabees hcve changed their place
Of meeting from Curd's hall to Fair
mount hall. meeting every Tuesday at
$3.50 p. M. All members OF sister
lodges invited.
Mrs. j. r. Nuckols, who has been
quite sick for several weeks, Is still
confined to her home.
Jane Brown, Oh Lamar, Ohio, visit
ed his family here during the holidays.
r. T. Menson is confined to fis
home with an attack of pneumonia
Mrs. Frank Williams and little
daughter, Elizabeth have returned to
their home III Newport News. after q
pleasant stay with her mother, OF this
place.
Much sympathy is expressed here
In this neighborhood TO- Mrs. G. r.
Tucker and brother, w. yeriander Id
the recent death OF their father, T.
J. Yerlander, of-AtIes. The burial
took place at lakewood cemetery Mons
daughter. Elizabeth, have returned TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
STUDENTS NIGHT
AT !. N. c. A. FRIDAY
ENJOYABLE PROGRAM AND RE-
CEPTION ARRANGED FOR
THREE COLLEGES.

1t has been the custom of the Young
Mems Christian association to extend
to the students of the city each year
open nights" and the first of these
will come tomorrow night, 8 to 1880
o'clock, The students of the Medical
College of Virginia, Richmond College
and Union Theological Seminary will
be the guests of the association.
The program will include an infor-
NAL reception, 8 to Sis, in the lobby;
SIS to 3, the Old South quartet (Polk
Miller's), in the auditorium, and big
stunts, including basketball and gym
nasium. polo, 8 to 10, in the gymna-
SUM, followed by social haif-hour
in the lobby at 1890, with the asso-
citation orchestra and something
else"
Last year the building was thronged
on students nights, and it is believed
there will be even a larger attend
ance tomorrow night. Admission will
be by card, and these have been given
out TO the students of the three COL
ieges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
FAVOR LEGISLATION
TO PROTECT GIRLS
COUNCIL TO URGE LEGISLATURE
To RAISE AGE OF
CONSENT.
WORK WITH OTHERS
CITIZENS FROM MANY CITIES TO
ACT JOINTLY-sPECIAL COUN-
GIL LEGISLATIVE COM
MITTEE ACTS.
WORK WITH OTHERS

The special council COMMITTEES ON
legislative matters. named for the pur-
pose or acting with similar committees
from other cities for the purpose of
appearing before the legislature in re-
terence to a change in the act relating
to the age OF consent" met last night
and adopted the Umlauf resolution.
which fixes the age at eighteen years,
several citizens. including Father
Hannigan and Mrs. Tyler Jobson, APP
peared before the committee and
spoke OF the Importance Of such an
act.
Pollard Explains.
City Attorney Pollard explained
that the committee had been named
for the specific purpose Of urging the
legislature to amend the present act,
which places the ''age of consent" at
fourteen. so as to extend the age to
eighteen.
The committee agreed, on motion Of
Mr. Fuller, to appear before the
proper legislative committee to urge
the amendment. and Mayor Ainslie
was requested to act in conjunction
with the city attorney in preparing q
suitable amendment bearing out the
wishes of the city council.
Already on Record.
Several months ago, on motion of
Mr.. Tmlauf, city council adopted a
resolution declaring itself favorable to
the suggested amendment. and since
that time many organizations
throughout the State have endorsed
the resolution, and number of cities
and towns have named similar COM
mittees to act with the Richmond
body.
The committee adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman who will
confer with the mayor. and shortly
after the meeting of the legislature
will appear before that body.
1t was said last night that Dele
gate Graham p. Hobson would intro
duce the resolution amending the act.
The committee embraces Council
man Emlaaf. chairman Alderman
Mitchell and Councilman Fullen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
CHRISTMAS DAY
WAS ON YESTERDAY

Yesterday, according to the Julian
reckoning of time, which is used by
the Greeks, was Christmas day
other words. the Greeks are thir-
teen days behind us as far as The
fight of time is concerned, thus. when
1t is January 18th on our calendars it
g My the 25th of December on
theirs.
IT the statistics are reliable. one
hundred and twenty-five million of
people are still using the Julian cal
endar. OF these, the following coun-
tries are represented: Russia, Greece,
Austria-Hungary, Roumania, Bull
garia. Servia- Montenegro and parts of
japan and China
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
HOUSMAN CHOSEN
SCOUT EXECUTIVE

w. j. r. Housman, of Nyack, n. Y,
at "a meeting of the Richmond Scout
masters council. held Tuesday night
was chosen as scout executive of the
city of Richmond.
Mr. Housman is well fitted for this
position, as he has been associated
with boys brigade and association
work for the past seven years. He
will begin his new duties on the 18th
OF February. The employment of Mr..
Housman was the outcome of the
realization. on the part of the local
authorities, that the Boy Scout move
ment is spreading in this country. and
that a capable man is needed here to
have general charge of the situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
RENDERED BANQUET

o. A. Hawkins, teacher of Glass %,
of Seventh Street Christian church,
rendered the members a banquet
Tuesday night, This Is one of the
oldest classes in the church.
Gold souvenirs were presented by
W. c. Carpenter. the retiring pres-
dent, to those who had a perfect at
tendance during the last year. Those
who received the souvenirs follow: o.
A. Hawkins, w. Rose Southwark,
Clarence Sutton, Tyler English. T. c.
Tinsley, Emmett Phillips and Charlie
Ford Mr.. Carpenter also attended
a.re,y sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

zation twenty-five years ago In a..
90S,7AS.
This jnbilate Is one OF a chain which
devoted TO the million dollar church
building and loan fund, and to the
million and a quarter dollar dollar
Judson centennial equipment fund.
Miss Matte Morris, under direction
of the foreign mission board, Il NOW
In the city speaking in the interest Of
the Judson centennial fund This
fund win be devoted to the equip
ment of the foreign field, hospitals
church buildings, schools, etc.
The Woman Missionary circle OF
Richmond and vicinity 10 In chArEs
OF arrangements for tho celebration
which will hold Its sessions In tho
First Baptist church. where wns or.
ganized one hundred years ago thu
first Baptist woman's missionary %
ciety Oficers OF this circle are ~
follows: Miss Caroline @. HolladAyy
president; Mrs. ]. s. Perduo. secre.
tary; Mrs. Charles Ryiand, treas
urer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
SINGING EVANGELIST
IS COMING FRIDAY

w. II. vtckers tho singing ana
preaching evangelist Of Maryland, IL
expected to arrive in Richmond FRI
day, and to open ten-day revival
for holiness and Divine healing, at 8
O'Clock, In the South Richmond Holi-
ness mission. 708 Hull street There
will be two services daily. $50 o'clock
for Divine healing. and at 3 o'clock.
Today at o'clock meeting for
Divine healing will be held In the
West End mission, and prayer will be
offered for the healing Of the sick. AT
o'clock holiness revival will be
held In the mission. Mrs. Hinton. OF
Lexington, KY, is expected to speak
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
FUNERAL SERVICES
OVER MRS. SUSIE SEAY

Funeral services over the body of
Mrs. Susie st. Clair Seay. sixty eight
wears old. will he held this afternoon
at 8 o'clock from st. Johns Episcopal
church Rev r.. A. Goodwin will Of
ficiate.
Mrs Seay, whose mother conducted
a large female institute here some
years ago. died Tuesday afternoon in
her residence 219 North Twenty
eighth street. One son-Hogan Seay
survives her. She was daughter
of David Henry Reed and Mrs. Susan
Reed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
OLDEST RESIDENT
0F BRUNSWICK DEAD
ACCIDENT PREVENTS CAPTAIN
JOHNSON FROM REACHING
10OTH MILESTONE.

Captain David J. Johnson. who held
the distinction Of being tho Oldest citi-
zen of Brunswick county. died Tues
day at his home, near Pleasan. drove,
at the advanced age of ninety-si he
was the father of nine children, thirty
seven grandchildren and fifteen great
grandchildren.
Captain Johnsons greatest desire
was to pass the hundredth milestone,
but an accident few days prior TO
Christmas ended his aspiration. he
fell and fractured his hip. Handicapped
by his old age the injuries resulted
In Q fatality.
For sixty years Captain Johnson was
consistent member OF Telhams Metho-
dist church He was a staunch Demo-
cat, and was an ardent supporter OF
CONGRESSMAN Claude A. Swanson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

Colonel and Mrs T. s. Morgan. of this
city.
Miss Susie Slaughter has returned
to her home In Norfolk, after spend
ing several days in Richmond as the
guest of Miss Emma Gray White.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mann. who
have been the guest of Governor and
Mrs. Mann at the executive mansion
have returned TO their nome in Nor
folk.
Mrs Il. D. lockwood has returned
TO the city after spending several
weeks with Mrs Harry F. Morris. In
Staunton.
Mr.. Stanley Balton has returned to
Alexandria. after spending the holl-
days with his family in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. IT. J. Walker. who
have been the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Nj. Magic, on Wayne
avenue, Waynesboro, have returned
10 Richmond.
Miss Augustine Allen. of Norfolk. is
the guest of Miss Dorothy Harrison,
of this city.
Mrs. Charlos Norman and her
daughters, Misses Ethel and Jane Nor
man, who have been spending several
weeks in Richmond, have returned to
their home in Port Norfolk.
Mrs. c. Hayward Mahon has gone
to Greenville. s. c., after spending the
holidays with her parents, Rev. and
Mrs Wicker, of this city.
Miss Elizabeth Bently has returned
to Richmond after attending a de-
liRhtful house party, near Towards
vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Hansfor6 wilkinson.
OF New York city. are the guests OF
Mrs, Charles Ferguson. IN East Frank
fin street.
Major and Mrs L. T. Sutherland
who have been spending several weeks
with relatives III this city. have re-
turned to their home in stauntan,
Mr.. Carey Jacob has returned to
Norfolk. .after spending the holidays
with his"parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Jacob. of this city.
Hon. Bland Massie, of Tyro. Nelson
county. is stopping at Murphy's hotel
Miss Mary Walden has returned from
Norfolk, Va, where she spent some
time.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Coltan is in New York
visiting Mrs. G. NJ. Wyatt In Riverside
drive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
PASTOR
WEBS MISS WAYLAND

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Jan. -
DR.. Henry e. j. Johnson. pastor of
Methodist church at Crozet and one
OF abiest ministers in the Virginia
conference. and Miss Kate r. Wayland
OF Crozet were married this after
noon at the brides home. Rev. r. II.
wilson, II retired member of the Bal
timore conference, ofiiciated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
DR.. MARGARET kUYK
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

DR. Margaret Kuyk was the prin-
cipal speaker yesterday afternoon at
regular meeting of the Barton Heights
Woman's club. DIR. kuyk's speech
was preceded by regular routine bust
ness OF the association.
Mrs. Kosher w. Miller presided
over the meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
A NEW FEATURE IS
THE SOFTLY DRAPED JAPANESE COLLAR

that give the effect Of n three TERED
skirt. A soft green mohair II used,
with the blouse Of chiffon In the same
shade OF green. Each Of the nounces
Ia lined with chiffon. which softens
the mohair considerably.
To copy this model in size &c It re-
auires 6S yards OF So inch material
with IL yards of contrasting ma
terial
No. sIez liz smart little frock.
which IL unusually effective developed
in one OF the hordered crepes.
The dress closes in the back. has a
kimono blouse and a one-pisce skirt
with a double tunic.
This frock may be copied In size 80
with 81 yards OF sc inch material.
No. S1o2--sizes 81 to ~.
No Slo4-~sixea ~ to a.
Each pattern Is cents
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

Twenty States have enacted eight
hour laws for public employees, ana
for those engaged in public works.
1t is estimated that fully half a mil
lion public servants of these Statea
enjoy the benefits of the shorter
workday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

The demand for something new.
something different, allows OF few
monotonous moments in the life Of a
designer OF women's clothes. When
drapsry first came into vogue It was
comparatively easy to evolve new de-
signs, but again We are looking for
something novel
Premet II trying to retuvsnats the
sustle. A frock OF hers in blue silk
peplin shows q hustle effect brought
about by a clever cut and arrange
ment OF drapery that IL really quite
attractive. 1t Ia three piece suit.
and an extremely smart little coat 10
another feature. Several other i'm
ported models give indications Of the
hustle, and Several display draped COL
lars after the Japanese style.
No. sio4 shows = drapsd collar and
shaped trimming bands on the akirt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
Charged with Nonsupport.

James T. Gentry was arrested yes
terday afternoon on charge Of fall
ing to support his wife, and was
lodged In Henrico county Jail The
arrest was made by Policeman Law
renee l. Cornell.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

The wages Of seafarinK men who
ship on the shores OF the marine
provinces of Canada are now clearly
double what they were ten years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

Hon. Bland Massie, of Tyro, Nelson
county, is stopping at Murphy's hotel
Miss Mary Walden has returned from
Norfolk, Va, where she spent some
time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08

Mrs. J. NJ Coitan is in New York
visiting Mrs. G. NJ. Wyatt In Riverside
drive.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-08
UUuIE NELSON.

Eoc1cty Editor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-14

contrast will be provided in Ave Ma
ria" a vocal arrangement of the In
termeZzo from Masca gnfs "CavalIeria
Rusticana" which will doubtless be
welcomed as a world wide favorite.
Miss Hattie Whitson will delight
her audience by beautifully artistic
rerderings Of The Minstrel" (TIu-
dach) and The Vision" (VannucctnD,
which two songs might indeed have
been specially written for her, SO per-
fectly do they suit her voice and per-
sonaIity.
Miss Wh1tson has g voice more con-
spicuous for sweetness, clearness Of
tone and elasticity than for strength
or dramatic power. Here is the charm
Of liquid quality which points to the
concert platform rather than the OPP
cratic stage with its heavier de-
mands. Her contributions will prove
two Of the gems Of the evening.
Miss Mae Wilkinson will provide the
one touch Of comedy in Russelrs
funny reading, Engaged" Miss VIII
kinson has won a well deserved pop
uIarity as a reader. She is an expert
where laughter Is the object in view;
and, as this will be her first perfor-
nance in Pensacola of RusseITs work
the audience viii get q delightful ex-
perience.
Mr.. O'Brien Motta will make his
first appearance at the school con-
certS; ana, IN dNQIl-oH 10 paying lne
violin ObbligarOs to several Of the
songs, will play as solo the BarCarole
from the Tales of Hoffman,
It is the writer's pleasure to draw
public attention to Mr.. Motta as
violinist Of unusual artistic ability. His
playing is the playing Of an artist. He
gives real Pleasure and the ear gets
genuine enjoyment. Statements Of
this kind, made on the eve Of a con-
cert where proof must be Forthcoming,
are not made in haste but after ma
ture consideration.
The concert will close with a per-
Torrance Of Beethoven's Pathetic
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-14
told to be present Monday.

LoIQ 10 De present MONDAY.
The orders to arrest the car drivers
and owners is supposed to have orig
mated with Commissioner P0u, who
detailed Motorcycle Oncer Anderson to
this duty without the knowledge 1t IS
understood Of Chief Sanders or Off
Gals at the station and none were
more surprised than these officers
when Officer Anderson walked inc
the station Friday night in citizens
clothing and turned II q list Of some
fifty names with instructions to the
desk sergeants to issue warrants for
the parties.
Some were arrested on Palafcx
street but three fOuTths Of the arrests
were made far out on GadsCen street
and in other remote sections where
autOists would fail to sound q signal
in passing a street corner. The Of
Gcer was in citizens clothing and
would get the number Of the car or
motorcycle as IL passed.
The indIscTininate arrests for friv-
oIous infracttOns Of the law caused
much adverse comment among owners
of automobile and some Of them de-
go to court Monday morning but that
they would fight such proceedings
through every court Of the state be
fore they would pay five cents to the
city.
The owners and drivers Of cars do
not object 10 the enforcement Of the
law on business thOrOugafares and On
streets thickIy populated or where