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LAST YEARS EMIGRATION.
The Figures Do Not Please a Critic
of Our Present Policy.


A"brief study of the immigration and
emf grafton figures of the war year IS
highly relevant as supplement 10
much Of the expression in certain for-
eign newspapers, printed in the thited
states The government report just IS
sued shows 326.T0o immigrants admit
ted and 2O4,O14 emigrants departed.
Jmmigrat!on fell to the low level OF
1899, while the emigration. record
showed gains.
The figures themselves represent the
net results OF an immigration potlcy IN
which America poses as poiitlca' l
haven fer the downtrodden European
The huge emigration figures would go
to show, however. that the mooerh
L,uroneau comes to America for the
n,oney ther. is IN. it rather than any
deep hatred of his particular govern
ment In times of peace the hishef
wages are attractive. but war feNeaiH
his heart interest. The American pos
sibly has no right to quarrel WIN aei, SUI
a state OF affairs. but he should protect
himself accordingly from the type that
has no enthusiasm for his politicai uh-
d.rst.ndinR Otherwise he VIII con :
tinue to expose his democratic habit OF
living to system that lessons lhoi-
yidual interest and Intelligence
The results are reflected most pa IN.
fully in the labor field. The gang
labor is either totally unable TO De :
come America niZed. or If Amerlcahized
in the matter of wage IDEAS express >
itsaIf in blood letting The Rockefel-
Iers held wages and living STANDARDS
down by importing ignorant foreis ners
and promptly deporting them and I'M
porting others when lmproNene, en- >
we're demanded in the Colorado heids.
,rha ,rouhle in Uoughton, Mich and In
IVES, Virginia was much the same.
The sooner Americans recognize that
an immigrant that comes over 10
America because there is money III II
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Contest for Presidents Cup.

Glass S4-Corinthians. presidents cup by Gen.
James A. Buchanan, president of the horse
show Jumps not to exceed four and one half
feet 10 be shown through in and out" riders
in full hunting costume and qualify
teurs; conformation. 80 per cent; performance,
80 per cent-First, the cup. William King, b.h.,
Glen Riddle farms: second. S25, GeOlogist,
chg, Arthur white; third, s15. Cyznet. brig
Miss Constance vaucisin; fourth. ribbon. Baly
Heather b.h.. Glen Riddle farms. There
iwenty-seven entries in this class with twenty
four showing.
Glass 5s-MiddI. and heavy weight hunters.
sa me condition in class 55-First. $50. viii
liam King. b.h.. Glen Riddle farms; second. $50.
westbury, Big. Dennis Epson third, SO. BaIy
Heather. b.h., Glen Riddle farms; fourth, Con
hdence. b.g., S. S. Norton Fourteen entries;
only twelve shown.
Class 45-Military hunting class open to
officers Of the regular military establishments
OF all countries and all organized militia
horses owned and ridden by officer in dress
uniform Of his rank; conformation. 80 per cent: ::
Jumps not TO exceed fouf and one-hslf feet; five
entries. two Scratched-First. S5e Sir Dixon
sg.. Capt William Mitchell; second. S25. High
land Chief, S.. Capt. William Mitchell; third
SO. Tramp. b.g., Lieut.. Greeley.
Class 20-Iadies' phsetons; 8 entries scra tched
for the day owing to darkness; transferred to
the Monday schedule.
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Wife of Spanish Envoy Present.

Nine Riano, wife of the Spanish am
bassador. was also among the spec
tators, and looked smart in a putty
batiste and lace collar and large ack
hat trimmed with black velvet ribbon.
Her sister. Mrs. Chandler Anderson,
was also present in "a dark blue suit
with black hat turned up in the back
and trimmed with white flowers.
Mrs. Paul Pearsall wore a dark blue
suit with white satin sailor collar and a
purple straw sailor hat trimmed with
cluster of pink roses.
Mrs. Sherman Miles accompanied Gen.
Miles and was smartly gowned in dark
green taffeta with capeiihe ruche of
black tulle and black hat and pic
tureSQue Jade earrings.
Mrs Bonaparte wore a pretty frock
Of black brocaded silk with deep frills
at throat and wrists of pleated white
batiste, and her hat was a black sailor.
Mrs Arthur Foraker wore . dark
blue taffeta with smart little nat to
correspond. and Miss Katherine Britton
was in dark blue messaline and chiffon,
with blue silk sailor piped with white
and trimmed with white.
Others present were Mrs. Champ
Clark, Miss Gwendolyn Denys Mrs.
Cushing, Miss Sadie Cushing. Mr. Brun,
the Danish minister: Count d'Adhemar,
Prince Hohenlohe and Herr Hedri of
the Austro- Hungarian embassy, Miss
Harriet Douglas of Alexandria. Miss
Antoinette Ray. Miss May Adams. Nj .ie.
Ianes, Gen. Robert Shaw Oliver. Miss
Mary Graham. Miss Margaret Read,
Miss Travers, Mrs. a. c. Downing Miss
Downing, Miss Alice Gordon, Mrs Ed
ward st. John Greble. Mrs Rapley Mrs
Charles Walcott and her sister, Miss
Crofton, and Mrs. Merriam.
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Many Charming Gowns
Worn by Members of
Society in Attendance

Among the box holders were Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Letter Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Hit, Rear Admiral and Mrs CIo-
yer. Mrs William Wallace. jr.: Mrs
w. F. Draper. Gen. Buchanan. Mr.. Ord
Preston. Mrs. /. Z. Mann. Mrs. Charles
Boughton Wood. Col. and Mrs. Robert
NJ. Thompson. Mr.. Edward Mclean.
Mrs. Alexander Mackay- Smith, Mrs.
Gibson Fahnestock, Mr.. Larz Anderson,
Miss Martha Goldman. Mrs. Richard
Townsepd. Col. and Mrs. Henry May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tuckerman, MIR,
Hugh Legare. MIR. and Mrs. Richard
Harlow. Mr.. Franklin Roosevelt. Nj.
and Mrs. jerome Bonaparte, Mrs. Theo-
dore Baldwin. Mrs. John Lindsay Moor
head. Mr.. George McLanahan. Mrs.
Loren Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs Cuno Ru-
dolph, DIR. J. Il Bayne. Mrs. James
Wadsworth. jr-; Mr.. George Hewett
Myers. Mr.. 7. j. X. Muurling, Mr.
Mitchell Harrison OF Virginia. Mrs
Peter Gerry. Mr. J. Mauury Dove. Col.
Charles +. Treat. DR. and Mrs f. S
Nash and Mr.. A. ID. Addison
Evening star., 1916-05-07

is dangerous to American political in
stitutions, and foreigners accept the
fact that the America of 1915 is no
longer the land of boundless oppor-
tunity. both will be better off. Possibly
the literacy test, which has been We
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Idle Tears.

From the Passing Show.
No. my 'uSband amt killed. Mrs.
Marks. No sooner did put all the Kids
in mournin'. even to hiby in the pram,
when ! gets a telegram sayin' 'e's
alive and well. Yes. an all this expense
for nothin.
"Wot crool shame.
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Exactly.

Would you-er-marry me. Winnie %
oh. Algy. you surprise me! Certainly
I'll marry you"
"But-Im not serious. duncher know
Cawnt you accept a joke?"
That's exactly what I've DONE"
Evening star., 1916-05-07
HOLD UPPER HAND
IN VERDUN BATTLE
French Have Repeatedly Re-
pulsed Germans. According
to Paris Reports.
FOES LATEST ASSAULTS
AT HILL 3C4 ARE FUTILE
Berlin Says Conflict in District
Southeast of Haucourt
Continues.

LONDON. May 6.-French forces de-
cidedly are in the ascendarcy in the
great battle of Nerdun and have held
the upper hand for the greater part of
ten days. Although the French. owing
to tremendous artillery fire were forced
I" evacuate some of their trenches in
he vicinity of Hill sol several Ger
man attacks at this point have been
rcpulsed. according to French official
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Mr.. and Mrs. Belmont Guests.

Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont were
guests of Col. and Mrs. Henry May in
their box and We're accompanied by
Miss Margaret Cameron. Mrs. Belmont
wearing distinctive gown of black
net embroidered in tan silk braid. with
a border to the coat of red silk en-
broidered net. and hat of black straw
trimmed with large black pompon
directly in front.
Mrs. Peter Gerry wore charming
gown Of tan chiffon. embroidered in
scif-toDes. with black satin band
about the bottom of the skirt, and
black sailor hat covered with brocaded
satin.
Miss Aackay-Smith wore frock OF
chaneeaDls green and blue taffeta,
with blue hat trimmed with green and
blue wheat.
Mrs William Hit wore black georg-
ette crepe over white silk and sailor
hat trimmed with oxidized silver how-
ers.
Mrs, Draper Waa in embroidered grav
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Sensitive.

+ rom the Passing Show.
Assistant Ito old lady who has hand
ed in badly spelled telegram)-
What's this word. please
Old Lady-Never mind that. miss. It's
none of your business. They'll know
at the other end
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Special Jump Over Automobile.

Special lump over an automobile-Ralph Cof
fn on Rabbit, a hghclass hunter, leaped over
a big Napier automobile. in which were Mrs
King stone Miss Margaret Fahnestock and Mr.
sylvanus Stokes. Jr.. all Of Washington
Glass 17-Runa bout horses; horses shown TO
runabouts: good manners, conformation and
quality: true aliround action and be able to go
at good pace and stand: five entries-First $50
Gypsy Maid b.m., John l.. BUSHNELL second.
So Joy Direct, blk.g.. William r. Collins
third So May Williams. b.m.. Mrs. Larz An
derson driven by groom; fourth, ribbon. Laurie.
ch M. \. ID. Addison.
Glass sl-Pair of hunters: jumps not to exceed
four feet outside course and two jumps through
the center: conformation. 30 per cent; perform
ance 80 per cent-First, $50 unnamed pair,
owned by the Glen Riddle farms; second. $50.
unnamed pair. Of the same farm; third. $40. I'M
named pair. owned ANA handled by Miss Con
stsnc. Nauclain: fourth. ribbon. unnamed pair,
owned by Arthur White. Miss Helen buchanan,
Miss Mildred Greble and Miss L. NJ. Thompson
appeared in this class. maxim. good records.
Class lO-Heavy harness horses. pairs d.
and under, shown TO appropriate vehicles: good
ono 30 good pscesEArst. $50. Whit-waII AireI and
Rseburn bg, Judge William II. Moore; sec
ord s25 Lady Dilham. br.m. and Elegant
Delham brig. Miss Constance Nanclain owner
and driving; third. so. Maud Muller. ch. m.
and Meteor. chg. A W. Atkinson: fourth.
Gypsy Maid and Gypsy Girl. b.m., John l.. Bush
nell -Four entries in this class.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

toed, is not the best means of closing
the doors to undesirable immi igration,
but it does not lessen the need of re-
strictive legislation. The present lull
affords an excellent opportunity for
further study.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

J Before an Insurance Company VIII
take a risk on your life the examining
physician will test the urine and re-
mort whether you are a good risk.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog. YOU suffer from backache, sick
. headache dizzy spells or the twinges
and pains of lumbaRo. rheumatism
and rout The urine is often cloudy,
. full of sediment: channels often get
sore and sleep is disturbed two or
three times a night. This is the time
you should consult some physician OF
wide experience-such as DIR. Pierce
( Of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical
( institute, Buffalo. n. Y. Send him 10c
for large trial package of his new
I discovery-"Anuric." Write him your
} symptoms and send sample of urine
! for test Experience has taught DR.
! pierce that "Anuric" is the most
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Mrs. Wadworth's Gown.

Mrs Wadsworth wore gray taffeta
combined with georgette crepe and
embroidered with beads, with hat of
the same colors
Others present were Mrs. Bankhead,
Mrs. Mary Stewart, Mrs. Chandler An
derson, Mr. and Mrs. Beale Howard.
Miss Margaret Howard, Miss Edythe
Howard, Mr.. and Mrs. Pryton Russell.
Mrs. Russell wearing white and black
dotted batiste trimmed with black pip
ings and embroidered collar, with black
hat trimmed with goura; Miss Patten,
Miss Josephine Patten, Mrs. p. Lee
Phillips, Miss Lacey, Mr.. and Mrs Will
liam F. Dennis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Fisher Mrs. George Barnett, who wore
a charming gown of gray chiffon trim
med with embroidery of steel beads
and large white picture hat trimmed
with red roses.
Miss Beatrice Glover accompanied
her parents and wore a smart sport
suit of awning striped skirt in pink
ribbon hat.
Miss Eudora Glover wore a black taf-
feta. with pink hat trimmed with pink
daisies.
Mrs. Clover's gown was green and pur-
pie striped taffeta, combined with tulle
of both colors. and her hat, a green
straw trimmed with black and pale
green velvet flowers.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
WHY IAN u URIC'
IS AN INSURANCE AGAINST SUDDEN DEATH!
Sufferers Rheumatism and Kidney

powerful agent in dissolving uric acid.
as not water melts sugar. besides
being absolutely harmless and is en-
do"ed with other properties. for it
preserves the kidneys in a healthy
condition by thoroughly cleansing
them. Being so many times more ac-
tive than lithia it clears. the heart
valves OF any sandy substances which
may clog them and checks the de-
generation of the blood vessels. as
Well as regulating blood pressure.
Anuric' is, a regular insurance and
life saver for all big meat eaters and
those who deposit lime salts in their
Joints Ask the druggist for. "Anuric"
put up by DR.. Pierce, in 50-cent pack
ages. e.-.-,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the
liver and bowels have been favorabIy
known for nearly SO years.-Adver-
tisement.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
British Communication.

The official statement from British
headquarters reads:
Last night we made a successful
raid, under cover of a bomba rdment, on
the enemy's trenches near Authuile
our casualties were slight Five pris-
oners were brought back. 1t is certain
that ten Carmans were killed and
many wounded.
The enemy made a raid and entered
our trenches southeast of Armentieres
after bombardment. He was i'm
Iuediately driven out He also at
tempted an attack on our trenches
east Of Cabaret Rouge, but was re-
pulsed.
To-day there has been some artillery
activity north of RocIincourt about
SoUchez, Carency and the HohenzoIIern
sector. as well about Wieltje
Yesterday considerab bic amount of
successful air work was carried out
the few hostile machines seen were
driven on.
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MRS. JAMES T.. SCHWEIGER AND
MISS r. }. COLES,
With John BushnelPs Governor.

silk suit, with hat. trimmed with
hydrangeas: Miss Drapers gown was
a blue polka dotted silk combined with
blue chiffon. and her hat a blue sailor
trimmed with pink and blue geranium
blossoms.
Mrs. George Howard wore dark
blue cloth suit, with blue hat to
match
Mrs Perrin wore tan cloth suit and
very smart little black satin hat, with
a black aigret turned forward over the
left side.
ed gown, with pink chip hat trimmed
with ribbon the same color
Mrs. Dewitt Talmage wore a blue
taffeta suit, with embroidery in slate
gray, and blue hat trimmed with
blue and gray ostrich feathers.
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The Summaries.

The following are the official sum
marieS:
\ class Thoroughbred stations Knox chs
years ribbon. owned by Harry e. Wilson; sec
ond Highland chief. S., years. ribbon. Capt.
William Mitchell. only two entries.
class i6- Ihargers, lightweight; conforma tion
. nd appearance. 10 per cent: military schooling,
-, per cent. field performance, - per cent; open
10 military establishments of all countries:
horses owned hy government officers. nine
Irie,-IIichland chief. S.. first cup $50.
tapi. William Mitchell: second Caxatoman. ch.
e. So Charles Treat: third Sir Dixon. s.g..
$40 Capt William Mitchell: fourth Darkness.
b. riblun. Mai. &. W. Otwell
Class 11-Hcavy harness horses. novice pairs,
shown to appropriate vehicles: conforma ton.
quality. style and good pace: two entries: Mem
non. big. and Maiden. b.g.. $50. Judge William
H. Moore second. ST.. Whip. chm. and Lady
"rfar: ch. m. Miss Constance Nauclain.
Glass oS-Pairs Of roadSters. records not count
ed or considered. under Il hands; conformation.
substance. style of going, manners and actions
counted: fopr rntries-First. Ruby and Lascs,
hay mares $50. +. Z. Stotesbury; second. 81,
unnamed pair. John a. Gheen: third. $40. Queen
Of the Dale and mate, bay mares. ]. r. Donald
fourth ribbon. Belle and Hilda, black mares.
John i. Dun.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

aSmuch as there are world champions
in four divisions entered. victory VIII
carry more than usual distinction.
Melvin G. Hazen. manager. directed
the running off of the program. and
was assisted by John @. Gheen and
Thomas Bones. stewards. he decora-
tionS. which We're prepared under the
direction of William F. Guide. were the
most elaborate in the history of the
show. At the last minute the manage
ment was thwarted in its plans TO op-
tain the Marine Band. but Satlsfac-
tory substitute was obtained. and a
lively musical program was rendered
throughout the afternoon. Following is
the summary of the various events:
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On Right Bank of Meuse.

ON the right bank of the Meuse
thefe- nave been violent artillery ac-
tons. but no infantry action except
one attack made by u.s. on the first
cf May. against German trench
which we occupied to the southeast of
and near Fort Douaumont We identi
Ned IN this region new German divi-
sion.
In addition, various attempts made
oy the enemy against our trenches in
the Nosges. April 80: in the Argonne
May 3, and to the south of the Somme.
May ,. were easily repulsed
On our side. we successfully carried
out several surprise attacks notably.
May >. IN the region of Lassigny and
IN the Argonne. which ena bled US to
bring back prisoners"
The Belgian official communica tion
reads:
The intensity of the artillery action
and trench mortars in the last few
days has diminished. Today there was
slight activity in the region of Rams
capelle and Dixmude."
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German Statement.

The text of the latest German state
ment follows:
German patrols were successful
southeast and south of Armentieres
number of prisoners were taken and
Two machine guns and two mine
throwers were captured
Near Givenchy-en-Gohele British
attack against several craters occupied
by us was repulsed
Northeast of Fienne-le-Chateau a
large French patrol enterprise failed
after a hand-to-hand struggle
"On the left bank of the Meuse srtiI-
iery and infantry engagements in the
district southeast of Haucourt are in
progress We are again successful
The battles have not yet been ter
minated -
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09

The NJ. C. Shoe Store will ofFel
shoes of all kinds at bargain.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09

at a party at the Majestic Theatre
Election night.
Mrs. Ella Robson and sons GeD.
Lee and James l.. II Of Metropolis,
ILL., are here visiting Mrs. Robinson S
daughters Mrs. -mma Love and Mrs.
Ora Warren, 722 Winnebago St, in
definitely. The Robinsons are old es-
tablished citizens and property hold
ers of Metropolis. Mr.. James Robir
son, Sr., recently returned home after
an extended visit in our city.
Mrs. Rosa Brooks was in Wauke-
sha last week visiting her children
and friends.
Miss Margaret James of Wauke-
sha, who has been visiting Mrs. 1. T.
Pope, 331-6th St., returned home
Monday evening, but says she will
surely return to our city in a very
few days. Mrs. Pope has been under
the doctors care for several days.
Mrs. Fora Hartwig is planning d
trip to Michigan soon. When she re-
turns she will probably come pre-
pared to locate here again. Her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Barnett, are
cozily domiciled at 710 Prairie st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09
MILWAUKEE SICK.

Members of the race at Muerdale
tuberculosis Hospital are N. Van
Winkle, Robert Preston and VIM.
Iundy. The doctor says their con-
ditions are about the same. We were
surprised when he said that Race
people who contract the dreaded dis
ease seldom recover entirely.
At the County Poor Farm, Mr.. AL
fred cambridge, who has heart trou-
BILE, is reported to be able to be
around by his doctor. Mrs. Freeman
visited Mrs. Green last Sunday, the
reporter was informed.
At the hospital for insane DR..
Young reported that Mr.. Robt. Max
we'll has been in West Bend for about
two months. Joe Nelson and Ed
Pondexter are improving slowly but
are in no wise able to be released.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09
OLDEST COLORED MAN, AGED
90, DIES AT BAkABOO
Especial to The Blade.)

Baraboo, Nov. S.-Wesley Barton,
probably the Oldest negro in Wiscon-
sin, is dead. He was past 80. He
was born at Alton, Madison county
H., February 7, 1918, and moved to
Forest, Vernon County, Wis, Au-
gust /, 1855. He came to Baraboo
April /, 1882, his wife dying here
in 1898. OF the family of seven sons
and three daughters, all are dead
except one daughter, Miss Anna Bar
ton. Two of Mr.. Barton's sons were
killed in the war Barton was a
great friond of the Indians. Scores
came to see him in bygone days at
his home in Baraboo, and occasion
ally a few found their way to his
residence on Eighth avenue
When Barton left Illinois he
brought a slave boy with him. In
leaving the state he decided to give
one of it's own race his freedom and
surreptitiously brought him north
where he grew to manhood. He en-
listed in the war at Madison.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09
COMING EVENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Williams, 413
Cherry ST., wish to hereby announce
the wedding of their daughter, Miss
Beulah Wright to Luther Mcqueen,
Saturday evening, December %, 1916.
The Rev. Father Stephen Eckerts will
officiate. Only the families of the
bride and groom elect and very
few select friends will be present at
the wedding ceremony and supper
which will be held at the home of the
'bride-to-he. ~ '----s ''- ''''' --
The Woman's Improvement Club
will give an international Exposi-
ton at Freie Gemeinde Hall, 262
4th St., Thursday evening, Nov. 16,
1916. Everyone is assured a grand
time and many surprising displays.
The Young Ladies Culture Circle,
Phyllis Wheatly Embroidery Club,
Silver Leaf Charity Club, Be Square
Club, Mr.. H. Jones and Miss G. NJ.
Reuben will be featured in booths.
A number of elaborate prizes will be
awarded.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09
WOMEN'S CLUBS.

The Silver Leaf Charity Club held
its regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. NJ. Miller, 708 Cherry ST., last
Tuesday afternoon, at 2 P. NJ. The
meeting was opened with prayer by
the president Mrs. Thornton. After
making plans for a Thanksgiving
Dinner to be held at Calvary Baptist
church, refreshments were served
and the meeting was brought to a
close. Mrs. George Williams, the
founder of the club is still in the hos
pital but is convalescing slowly, and
is hoping to return to her home in a
few weeks.
The Woman's Improvement Club
was entertained at the home of Mrs
E. Sellers, 315-4th ST., last Friday
afternoon. Mrs. May of Chicago and
Miss Wilson of Sparta. KY, were
visitors. They each subscribed to
the international Exposition. The
club voted to apply for a state char
ter and Attorney Geo. H. DeReefe,
the Legal Advisor, will be inter
viewed about it.
The Young Ladies Culture Circle
met at the home of Mrs. Alberta
Kinner, 70S Cherry st. last week
and was royalty entertained. The
morning was spent in embroidering
and crocheting. The president, Miss
M. A. Burgette, composed and pre-
sented a club creed and ode which
was adopted by the club.
The Amanda Woods Club met at
the home Of Mrs. G. Mcqueen Thurs
day afternoon. The club program
for the winter will be series of en-
tertainments called a trip around
the world. The first Of these will be
visit to China. Mesdames A. j.
Woods and A. j. Burgette will be
the hostesses. The date will be an
nounced later. An excellent program
was rendered Friday evening by the
Booker T. Washington Literary So
ciety. Mrs. r. B. Montgomery was
billed to speak.
Messrs. Stone and Coffrey of the
Chicago Y. NJ. C. A. spent the week
end in the city. They were cordially
greeted by j. P. Austin, our earnest
worker at the local Y. N. c. A.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-09
Rockford, Ill.
Miss Ella Harris.

Mr.. Harry Blake's brother of At
lanta, Ga, has come to Rockford,
ILL.,, to live.
Miss Lula Sweet entertained a few
friends in honor Of the Misses Nc
Inn sisters.
Come to the H. H. 1878 social the
14th of November and hear good
program and have a good time. Mu-
sic after the program.
A club has been organized called
the Advancement Of the Negro, by
L. P. Marrows.
Mrs. King Cannon entertained the
afternoon Art Club Friday. A good
time was spent.
Mrs. Jas. Scott entertained the
Federated Nonpareil Club Tuesday
night.