Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-19
ROTARIANS WILL PLAY SANITY FOX
 MANY FAMILIES
Old and Young to Come in for Consideration-Dec.
 26 Old Shoes Day.

pense cheer on Christmas Day to both old and young, and, as an earnest of their desire to extend real aid to the less fortunate they contributed $25 at the meeting yesterday to fund for the relief of an aged couple, victims of tuberculosis, whose only son is serving in the fighting forces of the nation. The money was turned over to Dr. J. J. Norris, whose description of the couples situation brought forth the collection. Dr. Norris mentioned the couple in talk, urging the pur- chase of Red Cross seals. He ex- plained how the fund was used, and said that it was money from Red Cross seals that was used to buy eggs and milk for the two aged persons he had in mind.
 Dr. Norris was designated to con- pile list of families to whom the Rotarians can play Santa Claus, and was authorized to apportion one fam lily to each member of the club. This member will undertake to provide the cheer, and dispense it in person.
 For the kiddies, in addition to the Santa Claus stunt, the Rotarians will put on a free show at the Orpheo Christmas morning. The theatre was offered by Sol Klarberg, who will be in charge of this feature of the Christmas Day program. Candy will be dispense dat the door,
 Old Shoes Collection.
 Christmas occurring on Tuesday, the next meeting will be held on We'd nesday, December 26, the day set for the Rotary clubs collection of shoes for the destitute of France and Bel gium. The committee in charge of this work is composed of Maj. w. J. Parkes, R. M. Knox, Frank Franey, Jules Borresen and R. Ray Mcintyre. Final arrangements for the canvass will be made at meeting this eve ming at the KnoxWalker Furniture company's store. It is planned to di- vide the city into districts, and as sign one district to every Rotarian, who will be assisted by two boys, pro- vided with cow bells. The canvass will be made by auto, and every home is to be visited. The shoes will be taken to the court house and packed in boxes for shipment to the Red Cross society. Appeals for contribu- tions of shoes will be made through CuC PIcoo do WCll 61S Oil CIlc SCIccIlo Ol loca ltheaters. Frank Franey is in charge of this task.
 Support for Guards.
 Harold Bluthenthal, captain of the Jefferson Home guards, reported that with the funds secured through the club the guards had purchased 75 rifles, 1000 rounds of ammunition, belts, gun racks, etc., and would equip las an armory room in the court house. County Judge Cheek had given permission for the use of this room, said MT. Bluthenthal. Between 40 and 50 members attend the drills, but nine men were lost in the last few days by enlistment in the regular army. The commander invited the business men to solicit recruits for the guards.
 Sam B. Russell of the Southern Grocer company strongly commended the guards, and urged employers to recommend to employees membership in the organization.
 The Chamberlain universal military training bill was endorsed by the club, and the secretary was instructed to inform CongressmS Taylor of the action.
 Roy M. Kemp, who collected, packed and shipped nearly two tons of maga- zines to soldiers at Camps Pike and Beauregard. was given a vote of thanks for his unselfish labor.