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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18


der avenue, will be glad to hear she is
recovering from a recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hurd, 2129 Ritner
street, have as their guest Mrs, Hurd's
mother, Mrs Marie Soule, of st. Paul,
Mimi, who is here for about three weeks.
Miss Alice McCaulley. of 1923 Mexican
street, entertained the members of her
card club on Friday evening at her home.
The meeting was the first held this sea-
son, and the members present were Miss
Anna NJ. Fleming, Miss Jane Hill, Miss
Frances Hill. Miss Alice Mcdonald, Miss
Margaret Mcdonald. Miss May McKeever,
Miss Anna McCaulley, Miss Alice Me-
gendy, Miss Mae Megendy, Miss Mar
garet Sher and Miss Mae S. Taylor.
Mrs. H. Hird, of 1922 South 18th street,
has returned home after a lengthy stay
at Cape May.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Young, with
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Weld, who spent the
summer months at their cottage in Chel-
sea, returned to the city last week and
opened their home at 2316 South Broad
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. McDevitt, of 223l
South goth street, entertained on Thurs
day evening at freedom party In honor
of Mr.. James w. McDevitt. The house
was artistically decorated with autumn
leaves and flowers. the prevailing color
scheme being black and yellow. Supper
was served at midnight. The guests
were Miss Catherine Kelly, Miss Irene
McCunney Miss Agnes German, Miss
Helen Collins. Miss Louisa Lawn, Mr..
Karl Lindberg, n. Edward German. Mr.,
George McDevitt, Miss Bessie Barrett,
Mr.. John Persley, Mr.. John McDevitt,
Mr.. Robert Kane and Mr.. Francis Nc
Donald.
The o. T. G. Club a recently organ
: ized girls club of South Philadelphia,
entertained at theatre party, followed
by dinner Those present were Miss
Sarah Love. Miss Margaret Gilmore. Miss
Madeline Moran, Miss Agnes Mohan.
Miss Marie Mohan and Miss Evelyn SUIT
ton. Miss Madeline Moran, of 4Sth and
Parrish streets. will be hostess this eve
ming to the club, when IL is expected that
Miss Margaret Harley and Miss Gather
Inc McGarry will also be present.
Miss Nevada Benoit of 2009 Snyder ave-
nue., and Miss Mary Merry. of 1925 South
18th street, spent the weekend at Wild
wood.
Mr.. Norman Gaskill. 2129 Wharton
street, entertained several friends at his
home last week
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Notices for tho Society page Win be
accepted and printed In the EveninG
Ledger, but all such notices must be
written ON one side Of the paper, must be
signed In full, with full address, and
when possible Telephone number must be
alven.
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COS Chestnut street.
unleaa these requirements are carried
Qua 20 that FcTincntlon may BE- possible,
The notlce VIII net BE- puhlished.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Helen Taft Seeks Honor at Yale

NEW HAVEN. Oct, 1S.-Miss Helen
Taft. daughter OF the ex-President, is
another member of the Taft family TO be-
come connected with Yale University.
She has announced her intention OF
taking a doctors degree. and has Joined
the first-year students In the Yale
graduate school Miss Taft received her
b. A. from Bryn Mawr last June. During
her college course she displayed a talent
for writing, and she probably will take
her degree from Yale in literature or
history.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
THEATRE PARTIES, DINNERS
AND INFORMAL DANCES PLANNED
Many Affairs Are Being Arranged for the Buds in No
vember - Mr.. and Mrs Yarnall to Give Theatre
Party-Miss Fisher Honor Guest at Dinner-Dance

w Bodine have returned from Maine
ana are occupying stoneleigh, their home
" Nlienova, Mrs. Bodines parents,
Brigadler General James Fornev and
MIS- Forney, who have been spending
the summer at Montgomery Inn, have
returned TO their town house, 2221 Spruce
Lieutenant Charles T. Blackburn, U. 8.
a.. and Mrs. Blackburn and their two
aaushters, Miss Mary Worthlngton
Blackburn and Miss Nancy Blackburn,
VINO have been spending the summer at
Ninanova, have returned to their town
house. 25is South Lambert street
WAYNE-Mr. Edward Hurst has re-
turned from Pomeroy, where he visited
MS sister. Mrs. George w. Rittew.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Tioga

Miss Florence Geikler. of 1886 West Erie
avenue. entertained at cards on Saturday
afternoon. The game was followed by a
buffet luncheon. The guests, who are
members OF her card club, were Miss
Marian Jones, Miss Bessie Doak. Miss
Charlotte Fleming. Miss Alice McFadden,
Miss Edna McFadden. Miss Violet Carson,
Miss Adaline Froelich. Miss Edna scull.
Miss Helen Eells. Mrs. Custer and Mrs.
w. p. Jones.
Mr. Charles Klein. of 1908 West venango
street, will spend the remainder of the
autumn in Bermuda.
Mrs. Emma Floss has returned to her
home. 1915 West Erie avenue, after spend
ing the early autumn in Atlantic City
Mr. Louis sommer. of New York. was
the guest over last weekend, of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. p, Jones, Of 2207 West Tioga
street.
Mrs B. !. Isenberg and Miss NJ. Sim
son have returned from a tour through
the West to California. and are at home
at 1924 North 18th street.
The first OF the autumn and winter
series of very enjoyable entertainments
Of the Tioga Sewing Club will be held
on Wednesday. October 20. Mrs. John
Martin, OF 18th and Atlantic streets. will
be hostess. The members include Mrs
Charles M. Sandt, Mrs Charles Wahl,
Mrs. ]. Chantry Hoffman. Mrs. Harry
Boyer. Mrs. John Meek. Mrs. James NJ
Snyder, Mrs. Harry b. Wood, Mrs. Emma
Moore. Mrs. Harry Markley. Mrs. Walter
Hover, Mrs. Hester 8. Hunter and Mrs
Elias Bare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Delaware County

Miss Eta Fries, principal of the Aldan
High School, is seriously Ill at her home.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Boyt,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Boyt,
of South avenue. Secane, to Mr.. Walter
W. Clarke. of New Jersey, will take place
at her home this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mcguire, Of Cliff
ton Heights, are being congratulated on
the birth of son.
Mrs. e. d. Howell and Mrs. Leslie
Founders, of Drexel Hill, are arranging
for harvest party for the benefit of the
new Presbyterian church. 1t will be held
on October q at Miss Howells home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Chestnut Hill

MT and Mrs. e. Rittenhouse Miller. OF
Lhst Mount Airy avenue. will leave short
" Tor motor trip to Wernersville. Pa.
Mrs Charles A. Potter. Of the Anglecot.
evergreen and Prospect avenue, has
nsaln organized a sewing class to meet
"a Thursday mornings from 10 until
Ve'ock, to sew for the Red Cross Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
RoXborouph

Plans have been completed by the
Young Peoples Society of the Ebenezer
M. E. Church, Green lane, for an All
Halloween party, to be held on the eve
ming of October 23.
On the same evening the young folk
Of the Grace Lutheran Church, Ridge
and Roxborough avenues. will conduct
similar affair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
WEDDINGS
srEEsE-sPEIRs.


pretty but quiet wedding took place
this afternoon at I o'clock, when Miss
Hazel Adams speirs, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. spelrs, OF Ardmore, became
the bride OF Captain Charles McHenry
Steese, OF the Ordnance Department,
United States army.
The wedding, which was witnessed only
by the members OF both families, was
solemnized at the brides home on Smp-
son road. Clusters of yellow chrysan-
themums decorated the window silis and
mantel of the drawing room. and the
bride, who was given in marriage by her
father, wore a charming frock OF white
taffeta effectively combined with beaded
Georgette crepe. She carried a bouquet
OF white orchids and lilies OF the valley.
The Rev. Edmund Rawson, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church OF Ardmore,
officiated.
After a wedding trip, Captain Steese
and his bride viii live at the Frankford
Arsenal, where they will be at home after
January /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Wilmington

The marriage OF Mr.. William Newell
Barnard, Jr.. of New York. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. William N. Barnard of this
city, and Miss Emily Markle. of Hazle-
ton. Pa, took place at the Presbyterian
Church at Hazleton on Saturday after
noon at o'clock. followed by a recep-
tion at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvan Markle. Miss Markle
was attended by Miss Marguerite Bright.
of Hazleton, as maid OF honor. and the
bridesmaids were Miss Gladys Jones and
Miss Gladys Pardee. OF Hazelton; Miss
Ruth Abbott, OF Coburg. Can. and Miss
Louise Taylor of Rochester. N. Y. The
bridegroom's best man was Mr.. clifford
w. Baker. OF Plainheld. N. j., and the
ushers were Congressman Thomas w.
Miller and Mr.. w. Poyntell Johnston, OF
this city; Mr.. Harold ID. Baker, of De-
troit. Mich. Mr.. Howard Corlies and MIR.
Marshall Trontiss, OF New York; Mr..
Frank W. Hamilton. of Croton, Conn
Mr. Charles Heath Barnard, Jr, of Phil
adelphia, and the brides three brothers.
Mr. Alvan Markle, Jr,, Mr.. Donald Marlxle
and Mr. Ackley b. Coke MarlSle, OF Halle
ton. After wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnard will be at home December / at
ia East s4th street, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Felix du Pont gave a
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Berg
land. who will move to New Brunswick,
N. j., next week The dance included
the younger married set and number OF
young men from carney's Point Mr..
and Mrs du Pont entertained at luncheon
recently for Mr.. and Mrs. William Wat
erman and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Want
singer. OF Chestnut Hill. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene du Pont. Jr.
luncheon last week for Miss Helen Rile.
whose marriage will take place tomorrow
night, TO Mr.. Walter Robinson. The
other luncheon guests were Mrs. Cecil
Weaver, Mrs, Edmund G. Robinson, Mrs.
william v, Bond. Mrs. Alfred Feeney,
Mrs. Leon Bryan and Mrs. Lee Melvin.
Mr.. and Mrs Leonard A. Yerkes re-
turned on Saturday from a Western trip
OF six weeks duration. They visited both
expositions and returned by way OF the
Grand Canyon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
Northeast Philadelphia

A 800" was given on Saturday after
noon at the home Of Miss Florence
Cramps. OF East Dauphin and Cedar
streets Those present we're Miss Florence
Scanlin, Miss Mary Grouse, Miss Nan Nc
Garvey, Mrs Craig, Mr.. Victor Frid,
Mr.. Edward Gregg. Mr.. Henry Sparks
and Mr.. John Squires
Mrs. Sol Grinsfelder and daughter, Miss
Flora Grinsfelder, of Baltimore, Md,
spent the weekend in Philadelphia as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Loeb, of
reception given by Mr. and Mrs David
Simon.
The La Sale Club will give a dance on
Wednesday evening in the Visitation Audi
torium.
The Memorial Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union will hold its meeting to-
day in the Frankford Avenue Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Anna Fellman Greenwald, of New
York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Will
liam Fellman, of 1856 North Front street.
The Palmetto Country Club closed its
summer season at its bungalow in Glenn
enton yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bergman, of 5o8 North
9Th street, held a reception in honor of
the betrothal of their daughter, Miss Ida
Bergman, to Mr.. Charles Sichel, of At
lantic City, n. j., yesterday from 2 to 8
o'clock. Those who assisted I'm receiving
were Miss Henrietta Bergman. Miss Leah
Sichel, Mrs. M. L. Goldich and Mrs. Ben
jamin Jaffe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
DANCING

G. EllwOOd Carpenter studio, 1923 Chestnut
st. The school exceptional" Private and
class lessons daily. Begins class forming
SPECIAL RATES, o strictly private lessons.
50. In separate Rooms. Day Evgs. phone.
1920 Chestnut. THE CORTISSOZ SCHOOL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Miss Mildred Mack and Miss Elsie
Mack. All Lyceum avenue. left on Friday
with a large party on a visit to Gettys-
burg They will return today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr. Guy Cooper. OF Pottsville, is the
guest of his uncle, Mr.. Walter Goett-
man, of Asst Main street, Manayunk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr.. Jules Falk, the noted vIolinist, will
give a recital in Talmage Memorial
Church on Thursday. He will be assisted
by Miss Mary Josephine Comerford. con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
South Philadelphia

Friends of Mrs. Harry Biddle, 172S Sny-
der avenue. will be glad to hear she Is
recovering from a recent illness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Miss Estelle Marvil, of Ridge avenue,
Wissahickon, has returned from an ex-
tended visit TO Chalfonte, Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr. Guy Cooper. of Pottsville. is the
guest of his uncle, Mr.. Walter Goett-
man, of 4557 Main street. Manayunk.
Mr. Jules Falk, the noted vIolinist, will
give a recital in Talmage Memorial
Church on Thursday. He will be assisted
by Miss Mary Josephine Comerford. con-
tralto.
Miss Estelle MarviI. Of Ridge avenue,
Wissahickon, has returned from an ex-
tended visit TO Chalfonte, Pa.
Mr.. William Lanigan, Jr., of 2409
Smick street, is spending a vacation with
friends in York.
Roxborough residents are enthused by
the formation of a new musical organ
ization, the Ebenezer Concert Band. Mr..
William Kester has been secured as
teacher. other officers elected are: Mr..
Edward Picke president Mr.. Harry
Flanagan, secretary and treasurer; Mr..
Charles Pensyl, financial secretary; Mr..
James Pickel, leader
The Roxborough Knitting Club, which
was formed last fall at the home of Mrs.
A. L. Phillips, 6429 Ridge avenue, and
which contributed 200 articles to the
Queen Mary Needlework Guild in London
for distribution to the hospitals and
soldiers of the Allies as we'll as the
Belgian refugees. has been reorganized.
This season It will be known as the Rox-
borough Section Pennsylvania Division,
United States Branch of the Queen
Mary's Needlework Guild. The meetings
will be held at the home of Mrs. Phillips
every Tuesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock.
AS there is urgent need of great quanti-
ties of garments and hospital supplies for
the sufferers, an invitation is extended 10
all Roxborough women who would like
TO help. Among the members are Mrs.
James Halsey, Mrs. William Barras, Mrs.
Charles Eastwood, Mrs. Fitzroy, Miss
Sarah Wise. Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Arthur
Marsden, Miss Hannah Beardwood. Mrs.
William Robinson, Mrs. Thomas Phring,
Mrs. Alfred Patchett, Mrs Schoheld, Mrs.
L. A. Stirling, Miss Bishop, Mrs. A. G.
Fulton, Mrs. G. J. Fulton, Mrs. c. 8.
Phillips and Miss Jean Phillips
Mrs. Joseph c, Henderson, OF 31s Ro-
chelle avenue, has as her guests Mrs
Frank Leith and Mrs. II. Corby. of Bal
timore. Md.
Mr.. A. w. Lees. OF wissahickon, has
returned 10 the Auburn Theological Sem
mary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

THE PHILADELPHIA TRAINING ecHof
for PERSONAL and COMMUNITY SEftRIf
Practical courses In various branches trail .
ing men and women for leadership Ia Recfra
tionAl, Physical. Social and Industrial Welfaf.
Work-l4 courses given by we'll known Leaders
Send for booklet-Central Branch, r. n q ~
1a21 Arch Street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

The La Sale Club will give a dance OF
Wednesday evening in the Visitation Audi
torium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

EKfhEssl0N AND DRAMATIC ARr
lIlA lhtslnui 81 fhpne EpEals elII.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

DR.. and Mrs. Carl williams. Of School,
house lane and Greene street, spent the
weekend In Annapolis, Nd, where they
attended the Pennsylvania Navy football
game on Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr.. William Lanigan, Jr., of 24O9
Smick street, is spending a vacation with
friends in York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

The Memorial Womens Christian Tenn
perance Union will hold its meeting to-
day in the Frankford Avenue Baptist
Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18
PALMS NIGHT SCHOOL

Esss Esss.. 'i sishss q 1l ana s's Ss;s dss:.
Miss Moves ig2o CHESTNUT sTenE1
"e~ --~S READING ; STAGE WORK
ENGLISH. Call write 90 phone, Lccuat 8ea ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mrs. Anna Fellman Greenwald. of New
York, is visiting her mother Mrs. Will
liam Fellman, of 1856 North Front street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hurd, 2129 Ritner
street, have as their guest Mrs. Hurds s
mother. Mrs. Marie Soule, of st. Paul,
Mimi, who is here for about three weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

The Palmetto Country Club closed its
summer season at its bungalow in Glenn
enton yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mrs. Emma Floss has returned to her
home, 1915 West Erie avenue, after spend
| ing the early autumn In Atlantic City.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

School now open Tor fail and wtnter terms.
We ,sssa ssdmass,slss;, d ,., sesnsh; 3. asAvlas.
40 years. Tor 70 per year. nnroll year oall-
dren nov. Broad and Columbia ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Yerkes re-
turned on Saturday from a Western trip
OF six weeks duration They visited both
expositlons and returned by way OF the
Grand Canyon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mrs. II. Hird, of 1922 South 18th street,
has returned home after lengthy stay
at Cape May.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mrs. B. l. Isenberg and Miss NJ. Sim
eon have returned from a tour through
the West to California. and are at home
at 1924 North 10th street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr.. Louis Sommer. of New York. was
the guest over last weekend, of Mr. and
Mrs. w. p. Jones. of 2207 West Tioga
street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mrs. Mary Gallagher. OF 2sos Rhawn
street, has returned from Easton. where
she has been visiting her son-in-law and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Del Mar
mol.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Young, with
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles NJ. Weld, who spent the
summer months at their cottage in Chel-
sea, returned to the city last week and
street
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-10-12

Agent the Home Demonstration
Agents, the President Or Secretary of
the County Farmers Union, editors
Of the county newspapers, the mayor
of the county seat, one representative
each of the Junior Order and of the
WOmans Clubs Of the county. two
weeks before the beginning of the
moonlight school month in that coun-
ty, to ascertain the facts about the
adult illiteracy of the county by dis
tricts as reported by slperintendents
and teachers and to complete the or
ganization and plans for pushing the
campaign and work for it's elimina-
ton.
10. The program for Community
Service Day and North Carolina Day
this year, now in the press, centers
around the moonlight school and the
elimination Of adult illiteracy in
every school district as the one most
| important community service to be
| concentrated upon this year. It is
suggested that this day be observed
IN each county on the Friday before
the opening Of Moonlight Schools
and on that day at each school
house all the details for opening and
successfully conducting the school be
completed.
! IL. Because of their onerous
duties in the day schools and their
Inadequate salaries, l did not feel that
ought to ask or that the commun.
Ilty ought to expect Of the public
lschool teachers more than one month:
extra service at night without com
lpensation. 1t is hoped and expected
lhc~eVer, that before the close of tn,
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-10-12

month sufficient interest
aroused and sufficient success
attained in many Of the me -.s
schools to warrant extend
term, and that citizens and
ed organizations and order .I7
community will arrange for
tension and for payment
teacher or some other persoH
tlnue the school, and also ~
where feasible, instruction fo
adults, besides illiterates, de-
ditional instruction"
Program for Moonlight SfhG' Day
The following program IS
ed by DR.. Joyner for the obs
Of Moonlight School Day by h'
| mittees of the county on H
| ity service and the county
| association, the object be-rs
| roll active workers:
!. Song-"America
2. Scripture Reading and ~
| 3. Reading Governors Pr.
ton for moonlight School
4. Reading State Superlnte'
Letter to Superintenderts
Teachers"
s. Where Our County Sta
the Adult Illiteracy Column.
S. Why we Should
Moonlight School Month.
Z. How to Organize a MocT
School: (a) The Survey Of Illite:
fb) How to Get Them TO Enfc.-
Attnnd: (c) Use Of Lesson Ma III
| 8. *Roll-cal1 Of School Distr
Find Volunteer Helpers
| 9. Appointment of Commi'5te-
10. Song-"Carolina,
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-10-12
PROCLAMATION FOR MOONLIGHT
SCHOOL MONTH

Whereas there in North Carolina 900 white nl
boys and girls 10 of who re
Wrlte-an army greater IN number than sent by North ~
lima the service Confederate States-and ia per
the white voters are reported in the census as erate the
States and
Whereas is largely because they lacked opportunity as
ours lierate today, growing up as they did IN H.
of and reconstruction, and the years poverty that
ouv it's dv S1t hao nop
may burgeon out all there is within him.; and
its duty not only to provide Schools for the bows and g Of
but also to open the doors of knowledge of hope and op7
Whereas, while our iferate people as Whole have bave
and perseverng1y achieved usefulness success good CITIZENSHIP
feel how infinitely greater would have been their achevem
how infinitely richer their contribution to the life of Common
while State through patient struggle its way out to-
ward prosperity and civic progress we can but reflect upon
Gated; and ~ -
Whereas through the "Moonlght School, are assured
counties in State, the method at hand, outlined
the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Committee
Community Service whereby may carry the mneaSua
benefits of education to all who were neglected neget
their youth
do issue this my proclamation to designate the month
ber, 1915, "Moonght School North Carolina and
set apart to be devoted to the high purpose of beginning
sade to eliminate 1eracy from the State trusting that the
ment then begun will not cease until unleteed
wealth of knowledge sealed to them the end that
Carolina long before another census year may be State without
therefore, call upon the citizens teachers, and educational
authorities of every county to organize for the purpose em
mating adult iiteracy from that county; and
call upon the members of the Farmers Unon the
cation the Junior Order the Federation OF Womens Clubs
all the other organizations that have already enlisted the
to be unalterng their splendid purpose carry through
triumphant conclusion; and
call upon the commercial organizations boards trade
clubs religious organizations Sunday Schools and all organ
tons everywhere to give loyal enthusiastic aid and support
movement whose will promote the welfare of every
vdua in the State and bring confidence and courage
! the people; and
call upon every and every who the sacre
privilege of being of greatest service those greatest need
render here the infinite service of bringing freedom
4 human mind.
Done in city of Raleigh the 9th day of October m
of Lord thousand hundred fifteen and
hundred and forteth of American independence
II BY the Governor: LOCKE CRAIG
H JNO P. KERR, C1overnor
II Private Secretary.