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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
Engagement IL AnnoU need.

Mrs. John Thomas Taylor was host.
esq at luncheon yesterday at 24OO Six.
teenth street, when the engagement
CT her daughter. Miss Frances Ella
Betz, to Lieut. William Irwin Mirkil.
national army, was announced. The
marriage will take place in the near
future. Lieutenant Mirkil is the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. HaZelton Mirkil. OF
Philadelphia. and was graduated from
the University 81 Pennsylvania He
is stationed at Newport News. Va.
Miss Betz is formerly OF Philadelphia,
but has spent three winters in Wash
inGton attendiu" school
The table decorations at the lunch.
con consisted Of pink roses and cupids.
and among the guests were Miss Mar.
saret Denys. Miss Carter Milliken.
Miss Elizabeth Hills. Miss Dorothy
Bertholf, Miss Ruth Thurston, Miss
Marguerite Watson. Miss Elizabeth
Walker, Miss Jean Scherer and Miss
Pcatricc FairfaN- The young PEG
pie occupied box at Kcith's after
the luncheon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
Congregational
DR.. Gordon's Subjects
Sunday IL A. M.-"The Great Events
Of the Year 1917
Sunday r. M.-.The Kaiser and HIa
"tthered Arm-Or Why the Kaiser
Rebuked His Mother

"I.2OO Copies
of DR.. Gs1FtlOn'a
b q Oh let on
~SiF liver
L o d Ee nm d
Modern Spirit.
uaIlSn' will be
distributed nj
tn Evening
Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29

Or. and Mrs. Reginald Walker will
entertain at dance this evening at
the Rochambeau ia compliment to DR..
Walkers niece. Miss Phoebe Walker.
The guests will include sixty young
people.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
SpHituaiism

PROPHECIES FOR 1915 NY MRS. ZAIDA
BROWN kATEs. under auspices OF Unity
Spiritualiht Church. At Cosmos TheateT. sun
Gay, January s. al II q. m. Note the da W.
and time. and see announcements next Week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
sPccIaI soIdIers' serrIce.

special service in the morning
for soldiers and sailors at the Church
OF the Good Shepherd, Sixth and
streets northeast. with an informal
social and tea for the united services
in the evening. will be held. The
Metropolitan Baptist Church. at
Sixth and A streets northeast. will
also have a soldiers night. Services
for the ordination OF the deacon will
be observed in the morning.
The Year Nineteen Seventeen" will
be the topic OF Rev. James Shera
Montgomery at the Calvary Metho-
dist church at the morning service.
while The New Socialism After the
War will be touched upon at the
evening service.
Jerusalem Delivered and the CRU
sades OF Today" has been chosen as
the subject OF the sermon TO be de-
livered by Rev. Charles Wood at the
Church of the Covenant During the
evening at this church a choir OF 100
voices under the direction OF Sydney
Lloyd Wrightson will render a must
cal program. While DR.. Wood will
occupy the pulpit at the morning and
evening services. Rev. Tertius Van
Dyke will preach a special sermon
81 $3.50 p. m, at which service a
triple quartet will sing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29

Miss Harriet e. carton. daughter OF
Col Frank \. Barton. L. s. A. and
Mrs Barton. is visiting her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Cans,
Of the Iowa apartment, Thirteenth
and o streets northwest.
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First Congregational Church
Corner Of Tenth and & streets.
Baptist

2 HsE Sven tells: "A Tale Of a Turkey"
p u. gWsm's Songs. II A. NJ. preaching
- g. ". Mccullough. Centennial Bapt Oh.
sth 4 Eye n. >
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29
WAR AND PASSING
OF OLD YEAR WILL
Be Church TOPICS

The passing OF the year 1917. the
new year TO come. and war will be
the themes OF sermons in many
Washington churches tomorrow.
Events OF the war during the closing
year, and the nations prospects with
her allies for victorious peace will be
touched upon in churches. as will the
redemption" OF Jerusalem.
Special New Year musical programs
will be provided for the last Sunday
or the old year i'm anticipation OF
more elat orate services on Tuesday.
In many or the churches war will
be the keynote. with special invita-.
tons for the nations armed forces 10
be present.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29

Col. and Mrs. William Cary Sanger
will entertain at dinner tonight for Mrs.
Josephus Daniels and other guests. The
party will number fourteen and will In.
clude Colonel SanGer's sister. Mas Lii
Ian Sanger, and Miss Isabel Grantham
Of New York. who are visiting Colonel
and Mrs. Sanger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-29

The Secretary OF War is returning
to Washington today after a short
trip to New York. Mr.. Baker was the
honor guest at the sixty-ninth an
nual dinner of the Phi Gamma Delta
Fraternity. which is holding a three
day convention at the Hotel Aston.
Mr.. Baker is a former president OF
the fraternity. Vice President Mar
shall has been a member for many
years, but was not present last even
ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
|. B. HENDRIX KILLED
TWO fine DEER
ON LAKE PARKER,
IN SEVEN NILES
Of LAKELAND

Tom Hendrix created considerable
interest by exhibiting ON the streets
this afternoon two fine deer which
he killed at the north end of Lake
Parker, only about seven miles from
Lakeland. The deer were pretty
specimens weighing approximately
so and 100 pounds respectively.
That this is still a reasonably
good country for game is evident by
the fact that deer may be bagged at
such a short distance from the city.
MIR. Hendrix, who is some hunter,
has killed several other deer during
the past week, though none quite So
close to home as these.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
RARAcA MINSTREL A
GREAT SUCCESS

The Minstrel Show given last night
by local talent under the auspices OF
the Baracas was indeed big success.
They played to a fairly good house,
but taking into consideration, the pur-
pose of the show. they should have
been better patronized A good many
troupes have been here who failed to
come up to the standard set by the
Baraca Minstrels. and all who attend
end got fully their moneys worth. The
entire ensemble presented the appear
ance, of professionals, and deserve
much praise, while the black-face end
men, Messrs. Reddick and Williams
highly pleased the audience all
through the performance and their
closing farce comedy-"Elepha
Biz, was 'screamer" from start to
finish.
A bevy of beautiful young ladies
and handsome young men from Win
ter Haven, added greatly to the enter.
tinment. they taking part in many
fancy drills and choruses. while "Chas
Chaplain" did himself proud.
The ventriloquist was as good as
one usually sees, and the antics and
song of his wooden-headed companion
caused much merriment.
Prof. Marks, who plays 'em all" de.
lighted the crowd by his fine perfor.
nance on various musical instruments
The pianist. Miss Katherine Carter
deserves special mention for her good
work.
DIR. Pollock rendered fine baritone
solo, and his deep, melodious dental
voice filled the entire theatre and the
audience with delight.
Each member of the company did
we'll. and their play will bear a repe
tition here.
/ There is a possibility of the manage
ment taking it to Tampa and other
places. and If they do so, it should re
ceive good houses.
The promoters are to be congratu
lated. on the success they attained
and the financial return will no doubt
greatly aid the Barracks and Phila
theas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
w. 0. w., ATTENTION

On account of the installation
ceremonies. which will occur tomor-
row night, there will be no regular
meeting of the Camp tonight, and
every one who can should be pres
ent. On account of the greater seat
ing capacity. the Heron theater has
been engaged and the public is cor
daily invited.
Those who attend will be amply
repaid, as several interesting talks
by prominent speakers, together
with the well-appointed program
will make the evening one of pleas
ure. Come out whether you are a
Chopper or not, and the probabil',
ties are you will be one. The Wood
men Circle will join with the Camp
in the entertainment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

Prof. c. A. Parker and family left
last week for Lakeland, where they
will make their future home. Prof.
Parker having accepted a position
with Bumpus & Company of Detroit,
buyers Of bonds. He will also act as
the State representative of the
Southern Seating Company of New
Orleans. Prof. Parker and family
have made many friends in the city
who regret to see them leave, but ex-
tend best wishes for their success
and happiness in their new home.
DR.. w. l.. Clifton. who succeeds
Prof. Parker as superintendent of
public instruction of Polk county,
assumed his duties this morning -
Barlow Courier Informant.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
MUCH INTEREST
IS DEVELOPING
IN LAkELAND'S
Golf COURSE

The impressive opening of the
Lakeland Golf Course on Monday
rhas created much enthusiasm in the
game among the people of Lakeland.
and many have made arrangements
with MIR. MeAuity " get started in
inns fascinating sport. Inls inter
est is que in large part TO the exhiDi-
tlCn match and tournament neld on
the opening DAY.
As announced in Mondays Iele-
gram, e. U. Pinch won the blind
DOGGY, which was participated in
by large number OF amateurs. W.
l.. Daniels, prominent Chicago
player, and chairman OF the Greens
committee of the LAGRANGE Country
Club, wons the lew score prize in a
" ell-played 40.
In the afternoon a match was
played between Mr.. Daniels and
Harry Cowie, professional, of Boca
Grande, ON the one side, and Jack
Pearson, professional at the Lake
Shore Country Club. and Robt. Nc
Nulty, the lakeland professional, on
the other side. This match result
ed in tie. McNulty and Pearson
led all the way to the last fou. noles
where some splendid playing by
Ccwie evened the match.
witnessing these games aroused
much enthusiasm on the part of the
spectators, and explains the great
interest which is being taken in the
sport by the local people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

cry way.
The work was then taken up.
plans discussed for sewing aprons.
towels. etc, during the winter
months. sale TO be held at Easter
Mrs. s. F. Smith and Mrs. Iver-
sen were committee appointed to
purchase suitable material, work on
same to be begun at the next Guild
meeting, Jan. Is, to be held at the
residence of Mrs. E. o, Flood.
1t was resolved TO have the BUSH
ness hour conducted along parlia-
mentary lines.
Every member-in naming a sug-
gestion or expressing an opinion as
each individual is privileged and
urged TO do-are to rise and address
the Chair.
The topic under discussion then to
be voted on, thus prohibiting all 9TH
err conversation until the sewing or
social hour.
Mrs. Roderick then served refresh
ing fruit punch.
Meeting adjourned
Those present were Mrs. SHELTON.
Mrs. s.. F. Smith. Mrs. Tilley. Mrs.
Towers. Mrs. Flood. Mrs. Iverson.
Mrs. Huguenin. Mrs. Roderick. Miss
Warren and Mi8 Pritchett.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
Guild of st. Agnes

The Guild of St.-Agnes held the
first meeting of the new year at the
residence of Mrs. f. N. Roderick, the
newly-elected president of the Guild.
After roll call the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and ap-
proved.
A most gratifying report of the
years financial work was read by
the treasurer, Mrs. Iversen, shown g
the Guild to have progressed in ev-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

liter Donaldson and wife, OF
b, Mich, are newcomers to
who are stopping temper
he fremont hotel, but who
rooms at the home of Mr..
lei the latter part of the
+. Donaldson has wintered in
)arts of the State, but he
Lakeland to be the Clean
progressive, most hospita-
in the State. - He and his
ped over here one night
sr and became so impressed
bland that they decided to
y entire winter here this
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
in the leading papers of the wood
and paper manufacturing industry
calling attention to the fact.

The ending of the European war
would start the immediate move
ment of 4OO,OOO-ton phosphate
shipment through the port of Tam
pa to a German firm, according to
information from Tampa
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
In Society
Miss Irma Trammell
Welded to Mr.. John Moseley

A wedding Of unusual beauty
and brilliance was that of Miss Irma
Trammell and Mr.. John Moseley,
which was solemnized at high noon
today at the First Methodist church
in the presence of a large assem-
blage of admiring friends, Rev. L. d.
Lowe officiating.
The church had been beautifully
decorated with palms, ferns, carna-
lions and sweet peas, the color
scheme of white and green being
most attractively carried out. An
arch Of palms was formed at the al
tar, and the entire setting was one
of much beauty.
Prior to the ceremony the choir,
composed of Mrs. Winston Lawler,
Miss Sue Cloud, Miss Belle Cloud,
Mrs. E. R. Carswell and Messrs.
Yoder and Barnes, sang the bridal
chorus from the Rose Maiden, and
Miss Elizabeth Pritchett sang most
beautifully cat Dawning" (Cad-
mani.
The wedding party entered to the
strains of Lohengrin's Wedding
march, played by Mrs. ]. F. Wilson.
The ushers, in white lingerie dress
es with green chiffon shoulder
streamers came first. these being
Misses Genevieve Morrow Louie
Layton, Gladys Wilson, Georgia La
nier, Annie Cargil Mayes. Ruth Ger
many, Edith Roper and Mary jack
son.
Down each aisle came the maid of
honor and matron of honor, Miss
Lola Trammell and Mrs. j. B. Han
nah, and following these came the
dainty little flower girs, in white
and green, these being Bonita Moon,
and Sara Trammell. The ribbon girls
we're Mabel Claire Henley and Clar-
ice Adair and the irng bearer was
Charles Trammell.
The lovely bride, in travelling
suit of grey chiffon broadcloth, hat,
shoes and gloves to match, next en-
tered OH the arm of her father, ant!
they were met at the altar by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. w. +.
Moseley, where they made their
vows.
Following the wedding. the bridal
party were entertained at the home
of the bride at luncheon, and all
went to the train at 1888 to bid the
happy couple goodbye as they de-
parted for their future home at Roa-
roke, Va
The bride IL the lovely and accom-
plishad daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. v.
r. Trammell. She is graduate OF
the Woman's State College, and is a
very charming girl. with a host of
friends who wish f-r her every hap
rincss. The groom holds splendid
,cs,tion In the auditors Office Of the
Norfolk and Western railway, and is
a man of sterling character, in every
way worthy of the lovely bride he
has won. The happy couple were
the recipients of many handsome
wedding gifts. testimonials of the
osteem in which both are held.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
Woman's Club Meeting
Tomorrow Afternoon

The Woman's Club will meet to-
morrow afternoon at O'Clock, be-
ing in charge of the Civic Depart
ment. Mrs. C. C. Wilson, chair
man.
Mrs. Wilson will make a talk on
Civics and Woman's Club work; Miss
Wedd will have charge of the music;
DR.. Sarah Wheeler will give talk
on health and Mrs. Lee, district
nurse. will talk on Better Babies.
The meeting bids fair to be most
interesting one, and full attend
enoe of the members is desired.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

H. Rumbold, of the Tam
b., has been made superin-
4 the Plant City Service
owned by Rosco Nettles
Mates. This company fur
u electricity and gas for
y. Mr.. Rumbold has spent
Bile time here in connec-
the business of the Lake
Co., which is under the
lagement, and his friends
Had to learn of his promo
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

C. M. Trammell and family
move to Lakeland soon and
occupy the lovely Galloway
South Tennessee avenue, Mr..
having made preparations to
J family back to their old
Memphis, Tenn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

III. HUMPHREYS, editor of
lentown Journal and post
I that place, spent several
Lakeland today enroute to
from Barlow, where he had
business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

-. Pinch, vice president OF
"a Electric and Machinery
resigned his position, same
lect Immediately. Mr.. Pinch
his future home in Tampa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

d Mrs. G. p. Bryan have re-
rom their wedding trip to
ms old home at Rutledge.
are now at home to their
{ the residence of Mr.. j. e.
Dn North Kentucky avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

Mrs. w. NJ. Worrell, who
pyed a pleasant wedding
hba, have returned and are
prd House for the winter.
rrell before her marriage
Lille Skies.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

II. Drane has been invited
on Florida Folks" at IA
be given by the Merchants
OF Tampa at the DeSoto
che night of Jan. IL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

Mrs. l.. II. Klaumann and
freda, came up from Fort
ny. the little girl being
= for an operation of her
DIR. S. F. Smith.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
KELAND
ACONICS
of fire phone 5000

y. Pinch left yesterday on
"trip To Havana where he
Ing the construction OF u
dc light and water plant.
absent for about ten days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

)ay William Raymond, the
y of Mr.. and Mrs. Don Nc
rs christened at the family
the young man being
y his grandfather and for
Weeks. A number OF
witnessed the ceremony
Is performed by the grand
ev. W. H. Steinmeyer, as
Rev. F. E. Steinmeyer, of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

A-vast amount of hardwood in the
Apalachicola river basin is available
for the manufacture of paper, and
will shortly appear
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
CASINO TONIGHT

Elegria & Enhart in vaudeville.
Lionel Barrymore in pictures. Adults
l5c. Children sc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03
CASINO TONIGHT

Elegria & Enhart in vaudeville.
Lionel Barrymore in pictures. Adults
15c. Children sc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-03

and Mrs. Kelsey Blanton
the city last week and are
\ domiciled in the Booth
IN Searcy avenue. Judge
assumed his official duties
/ judge this morning.. Bar
Ids this family a cordial
Courier-Inform-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-27
LADY MILLER

Lady Miller of Batheaston was a
 literary amateur at time when few
 women addressed the public. She
 was. woman of emotional nature
 and considerable talent. In company
 with her husband she made a tour of
 Italy and wrote an account of it uf1-
 der the modest title of Letters writ ten during a tour of Italy by an Eng
 lishWoman." On returning to their
 home in Batheaston this pair brought
 with them an antique vase. which was set up as a shrine in their salon.. This
 was formally dedicated to Appollo, Lady Miller assuming the office of
 high prfestess. A general invitation
 was issued to all votaries of fashion to attend the weekly ceremonies of worship. This was carried on by each candidate for fame by dropping a votive offering, in the form of poetry, into the urn. These were then car ried around in solemn procession and finally read aloud, the high priestess placing a. wreath upon the heads of those who had written the four best poems. These meetings continued for several years until some one desecra- ted the sacred urn by placing in it a piece of poetry which made all the ladies blush when it was read aloud. The urn was closed after this and the meetings suspended forever. Lady Miller died June 27, 1781.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-27
FIRST ssENDLESS CHAIN

E If you want a professional opinion
 on the endless chain'' system of send
 ing letters, ask your postman or if you want still 8 stronger opinion, ask 8
 post official official. Both of these gentlemen will tell you. individually and in chorus, that the endless chain' is the worst pest they know of and that they would rather have the
 measles. even German measles. The first of these s'endless chain schemes that have proved such an annoyance ito postal officials in all countries was launched just 19 years ago today, 4une 27, 1898, by a young girl Natalie {Schenck, of Babylon, Long Island.
 Her project was purely benevolent,
 and was animated by a, spirit of patri- otism. Desiring to raise a fund for the aid of the American soldiers then fighting Spain, she originated the
 endless chah'' idea as an adoption of a scheme that had had vogue in England until it was stopped by an act of Parliament. The "chain'' was started with four letters written by Miss Schenck to as many girl friends. Each was asked to contribute ten cents and write four similar letters to other friends. A few days later the Babylon postoffice began to get busy and as the days went by the postal officials got buster and buster until they were fairly buried under the weight of mail which showed upon them. or rather. descended upon them like an avalanche. By the Fourth of
 July all hands were ready for the in sane asylum, such was the flood of letters. A hurry call went to Wash ington for extra help and mail was
 delivered toA Miss Schenck by the truck load. Now that young lady be- gan to feel the effects of her scheme. Her home was filtered from cellar to garret with letters, letters and
 more letters, all containing dimes. Be fore the thing "died out" of it's own accord she had received over a quar- ter of a million dimes The scheme was more successful than she had ever dreamed it would be. It didn't take long for certain persons to detect the possibilities of imitation, for causes that were not worthy. Fakirs all over the world heard of 1t and, as fakirs will, they immediately got busy, hun dreds of people were swindled out of money in this manner, until the postal authorities put and end to 1t. The ia nous endless chain prayer, which threatens endless punishment to any person who breaks it, has been one of the hardest survivors of all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-27
TODAYS ANNIVERSARIES.

One of the most disastrous fires that ever swept an English city, broke out onSthe night of June 27, 1137: and totally destroyed the city of Bath. On the same date in the year 1927 Vil- Hers, Duke of Buckingham, sailed from England on his expedition against the French Coast. He re- turned in disgrace, having lost the flower of his army, A murderous out break by the Indians against the set tiers at Dover, N. H., took place on June 27, 1889. The colonists had anticipated such an event and the houses were garrisoned, but some squaws got permission to sleep by the fire in two of them. These squaws admitted the Indians during the night. Several houses were burned, twenty three persons were killed and twenty nine carried off into captivity. The famous Mississippi Bubble burst in France on June 27, TYPO. People who had been enveigled into the scheme lost $45o,000,00O, a sum which was unheard of in those days and one which has perhaps never been equalled so far as loss in an en- terprise is concerned.