The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-06

especially inviting, with its exhibit Of
garments, knitted goods and surgical
dressings, its potted plants and beau
TRULY adorned tea table. The ladies
Of this committee must be congratulate
ed upon the result Of their labors.
About the Red Cross Uniforms.
Many members Of the Red Cross hes.
tate to wear the cap at various chap.
ter activities. We know the cap is
conspicuous and in most instances ul.
becoming, but so is soldiers uniform.
Could anything be more'unbecoming TO
the average man than the color OF the
army uniform. and the shape OF the
army hat, but did you ever hear OF a
soldier refusing to wear his uniform ?
There Is dignity about the Red Cross
outfit, and an inspiration, because Of
the wonderful thing It represents. 1t
y the fighting garb Of the American
woman! 1t shows you are in active
service for your country. The Canteen
Chairman OF largo city declares, My
committee have served 10000 troops
en- route to various destinations, in
most instances we have boarded the
troop trains, passing with food from
car TO car. In every instance we have
worn our uniform, and we have been
the object Of the comment and gaze OF
some of the toughest types OF men,
but never in one single instance, by
word or look have We received any.
thing but the most profound respect
and admiration. The uniform is known
and appreciated by every soldier in
every land Women of Fairmont, the
Red Cross uniform Is not for show,
and 1t is not worn for effect-It is
worn for a grand and noble purpose,
no proud to put 1t on-be proud!
Work for the Children.
Mrs. Martha Davis, chairman OF the
Juvenile department, has chosen Sat.
ulday for the children's day in the
work room. Much work can be accom-.
plished by small fingers, and the chill
dren are eager to begin. Mrs. Davis
has such an interest in and love for
children that she cannot help but be
successful in her department of work.
The hours will be from one until five
O'Clock until further notice; after the
work has been we'll started if the at.
tendance justifies the room will he
opened all day to the children. ANY
inquiries will be gladly answered al
headquarters. Call 1851.
We Have Two chffoniers.
Mrs. 5. d. Brady and Mr.. Sam r
Nuzum are the donors OF two chiffon.
iers to headquarters for the work room
use. The work room committee rn.
turns sincerest thanks for these badly
needed pieces OF furniture. which will
be put into immediate use.
100 Pounds of WOOL
The wool at last! One hundred
pounds of khaki wool is now on hsnds
at headquarters. 1t is all khaki col.
cred, and of fine quality. Let all our
knitters get busy now-the cold wealth.
er Is almost upon us. and the men Ger.
tainly need these warm sweaters.
The Tea.
Inc attendance at the tea Thurs.
Gay afternoon was most gratifying
This Is the kind OF encouragement the
chapter has longed for. Every person
in Fairmont needs to be interested in
Red Cross work, and the enthusiasm
shown by those present leads FairmonL
chapter to hope for 4 doubled member.
ship and crowded work room. The
attendance of a number of the men of
the city as well as visiting physicians
was a most pleasing feature. Many
newcomers were greeted and numbers
OF members who have not yet been ac.
tive in the work will, we feel sure. be
Inspired to help out in our Box a
Week" ambition.
Mrs. a. j. Fickingcr and Mrs. Sam.
tel Leeper greeted the guests at the
entrance and presented them to the
receiving line, in which were the fol.
lowing ladies': Miss May Fleming.
chairman of the chapter Miss Ruth
Kelley, secretary oil the chapter; Miss