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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-22
he Ration Return. Is Ii Made
Out In Duplicate or TripIicafe?

WI III duplicate UT IIIPiiSd1S'
Whether or not this particular candi-
y was refused recommendation for
ammmiSsion because of unfamiliarity
q descriptive lists is not part OF my
q. His experience came as a reve-
e1a 70 those Of us who are hoping to
~w MS footsteps from Office desks
= he army reserve. Instead of re-
g glibly from memory long para
''Pas from the required text books,
ssere liable to be floored, apparently,
-%h questions as, us the ration re-
= made out in duplicate or triplicate?
q % you consult in making a requi-
= ior ordnance for your company?
are the important things to re-
1 IN preparing the muster roll?
nnons savings be expended for
@r i
~N han twoscore members of the
s corps TO which | belong had
~ a down like a long row of tin
at this question put, suddenly
: captain at an informal quiz:
n'% you are lieutenant in COM
-. W Tie company and Private Smith
~ % you with his toes sticking out
'a0esl How would you go about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-22
gast q Young Lieutenant, u. )
A.. Ought TO Know

few days after the special board OF
.rlsr army officer examiners con-
u,sd there appeared before them a
,-ng man who believed that he was
-,H6ed within reasonable limitations,
!, commission as second lieutenant
infantry in the reserve corps. he
u read his manual Of court martial.
4 . had studied his infantry drill regu-
IONS even plotting out a diagram OF
= individual movements OF each
rcke" in squads right. From his
u service regulations he had learned
heart the formation of an advance
ud, the specific divisions of a field
M and all the important considera-
Il in selecting a camp site. Small
| rs firing and topography had no ter
? for him, because he had been to
lsHsburg.
furthermore, his feeling of confidence
| y been strengthened by newspaper
xaces that, in the judgment OF the ex-
lining board, a knowledge of military
dsnce would be considered secondary
iorceful character and executive
aiming.
He had no difficulty in getting
rough the physical examination.
5gything went along without a hitch
: I'll one of the captains on the ex-
inning board that day framed this
gestiOn.
What is a descriptive list?"
The candidate registered bewilder-
,zt
I have no idea," he said, finally.
BIT, sir" addressing the author OF the
satiOn, q do know the school of the
sad Perhaps you can let me have
Ause Of few men from your garrison
'H Think could drill them to your
sStsctiOn-but descriptive lists-no,
EVER heard of them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-22

Continued on Page Seven i
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
EIPasoans Amau.

Alberto MaderO went to New York
/ on, the Sunset limited Wednesday.
J.. B. Carnahan viii go to Denver
on the Santa Fe train this evening.
Mrs W Thompson went to Dallas
Wednesday on the Sunshine special
Mrs J. Blackburn went to Dallas
on the Sunshine special Wednesday.
Mrs. Il. ". Ellis will go to Trenton,
No, on the Sunshine special this
evening.
W II DaIes went to St Louis on
the Golden State limited this after
noon.
F. H Bulls went to Kansas City on
the Golden State limited this after
noon.
H c. swearingen went to Kansas
City on the Golden State limited this
afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. HiIsabeck will
/ 60 to Chicago on the Golden State
/ limited Friday.
W. r Chapline. jr-. went TO Lin
I coin, Nebs on the santa Fe train
! Wednesday
DR. S Y. Young went to Kansas
1 City on the Golden State limited this
afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 3. Paris went to
7 Dallas on the Sunshine special We'd
nesday evening
". K Ramsey and family will
leave this evening. via the Sunshine
special, for Camden, Ark, where they
viii visit relatives
Mrs. n. A. Mediation leaves today
for California, TO spend the holidays
with her son, ". F. Mediation, who
lives in Los Angeles
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Members of Woman's Club Enjoy an
Interesting Program Wednesday

there will be pantomimes Of a Latin
and a Saxon Christmas
The Guild Of the White Cross. en-
bracing in its membership a most at
tractiVe beyy Of younger society ma
irons and uumarrieds from the ranks
Of the Church Of St Clement, will hold
their Christmas sale and baZar at the
parish house Of the church, Friday
afternoon at o'clock. Several COM
mittees have been appointed to make
the preparatory arrangements, iusur-
ing their first event a complete sue
cess. Miss Agnes Stewart. Miss Lu-
Rec knight, Miss Sadie Ruth Aldridge,
Miss Nellie May Bowen, Miss Rather
Inc Earle, Miss Marcia Glover, Miss
Betty Stafford and Mrs. Tom MayfIeld
are on the reception committee; Miss
Ruby Wilson. Miss Helen kettler.
Miss Louise Leighton, Miss JOY
c ru C h field and Mrs. Ward
WOrthinEton, refreshments Miss Mar
garet Schuster viii have charge Of
is head Of the fansy work; Miss Ethel
Brown has charge Of the cakes,
canned and preserved fruits; Miss
Alice Myles will preside over the table
where are displayed calendars and
pictures Other girls who viii assist
in the bazar are the Misses Ava Alex
ander, Frederick Kipp, Virginia
knight. Louise Kettler, Elizabeth
Pfaff, Juanita Baskin, Segrid BOedt-
ller, Ruth Rawlings. Charlotte Orms-
bee. Helen Swift. Ella Peticolas. Min
na Edwards, Dorothy Rogers. Gladys
Booth, Augusta Leepers Leo Van Den
Brock, Ninita Van Den Brock,
Pearl Pomeroy, and Mrs. Julius Haw-
kins
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

ODAY will eliminate the big Red
Cross drive-and then, perhaps
Il there will be more doings Of a
social nature to record. Every woman
and society girl OF Fl Paso has had
no other thought. the last few days
other than to get memberships and
renewals for the humanitarian organ
ization. And get them they have.
The T. B. NJ, too, bless 'em, have
been active in Red Cross and have
repeatedly helped the women in "sign-
ing up" even though the latter were
encroaching on their territory.
There are always interesting side
lights to a big campaign, such as has
been so successfully launched in this
city, the past week, but none more
interesting has been unearthed than
the spirit encountered at the White
House Everybody knows that Myrtil
COblentZ has given the equal 10 about
$500 a month rental to the Red Cross
workshop, in placing the fourth floor
rooms at the disposal Of the women
for their downtown center, and where
the sewing and surgical dressings and
knitting has established new epoch
in wOman's achievement. But not
mother was personally taking care
Of q French orphans. and paying for
their food, clothing and education. In
addition, Mr.. COblentz contributes
$500 q month to France
Fred Z. Stevenson, captain OF the
team which includes Arthur Z.
Brinker, r C. DufOurcq. Albert l.
Eaton, BENJAMIN l. Farrar, Frank p.
Jones, julius Krakauer, Guillermo
POrras, W J. Quigly and Leonard
Worcester, jr.-the same bunch" who
went "over the top" in the Red Cross
donations. a few months agO-had the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
John Kenneth Haggart Takes Miss
Hazel Winifred Priest as a Bride

blue tones. Miss Grace Priest, her
other sister, was attractive in a
Dresdeny gown.
The out OF town guests included an
uncle of the bride, DIT. George T.
Sampson. Of WiuslOw. AriZ.. the
brides brother. Guy Sampson Priest,
Of Oakland. Calf; r. W. Brooks Of
Boston "a close friends Of the Sroom).
Friends Of this charming and much
loved girl viii regret that she is to
make her home elsewhere. She has
been interested I'm musical circles Of
the city, having studied under the di-
rection of Mrs. i. NJ. Richmond. and
has never failed TO charm her hearers.
Mr.. HagEart is a graduate OF the A.
and N. college OF New Mexico. where
he finished I'm the course OF civil en-
Eineer- 1t was. i'm fact, while the
former Miss Priest was attending the
same school that she first met her
fiance.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Hagsart will spend the
holidays with Mr.. Haggarts mother,
in Topeka. Kansas, going later TO
Kansas city, 10 make their future
home.
Chaplain Jean Cobbey Of the 18th
infantry. now stationed at Camp
Cody, and Mrs Viola Crabtree. or
Omaha, Neb-, were quietly married
at Hotel PasO del Norte, Wednesday
evening at o'clock, by chaplain MAJ
Clements Of the Bath division Miss
Mai Harris attended the bride and
brother The bride elect Joined her
husband I'm FL Paso, Wednesday. The
neWlyweds are honeymOOuiug in this
city for few days, and viii later
be at home TO friends i'm Deming.
pending future orders.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

- ESPITE the nearness Of Chri g.
mas and its busy preparations,
IL members Of the Woman's club
enjoyed a highly interesting program,
Wednesday afternoon. arranged by
Hrs. o. J. Binford Of the department
q literature and current events. The
Rst Of story telling. more and more
Being encouraged in schools and
Rlabs, proved fascinating under the
encompassing versatility Of Mrs. Bin
ford, who pointed out the basic prin-
sipIes necessary to hold attention.
Ms Virgil Taylor and Mrs. A L.
E7aWley included in a discussion Of
rdmely topics. the fall Of Venice and
Elso the French cabinet, in which the
eL-hOle world has riveted its eyes, re
sently.
Mrs. Rowland 7. Gilchrist. with
Miss Mary Heermans at the piano,
nave two musical numbers that
eEcitec ppreciation-'Sing On and
f=SEmmer Wind"
The Woman's club is 70 give the
patients Of the county farm their
christmas, this year, and Mrs. s. H.
Sutherland, who IS chairman of the
Eommittee. announced that the Pop
e5ar Dry Goods Co. and Kress had
Eiven clothing, in addition TO many
9fher articles and a tree that have
6aready been provided.
The art department, Tor its pro-
E-am the day after Christmas. at the
club, viii enjoy a program in keeping
with the Yuletide. Mrs p J. Tighe
Is to talk or "Fireplaces and Ingle-
Eooks', MIS- Irene Shirley F'rickeltOn
'Ffl give dramatic reading, and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Ala Vista Entertainment.

Showing exceptional ability both as
singers and dancers. the children Of
the Alta Vista school presented mu-
steal play at the school auditorium
on Wednesday evening, for the bene-
I fit OF the music department of the
school. The auditorium was crowded
with spectators, who realized the mu-
sic fund, the sum Of $40, which is to
be spent for NictrOla records and
supplementary music books. Miss
Mary Roberts trained the dancers. and
Miss Neil Guien has charge of the
music The acting OF the children was
all exceptionally good, especially the
ballet, and the children, who were
from the fifth and sixth grades, with
the smallest ones taken from the sec
Ond grade, were much admired in
their charming costumes. Between
the scenes some interesting special
ties were given. Anderson Davis. a
Vlolnist OF precOclty despite the fact
that he is only years old and a mem
Der Of the kindergarten, played la
Paloma," and as an encore, he played
dance which was delightfully."-
danced by his little sister. Lula, who
is too young for even the kindergar-
ten, and Alice Drummer. "A Telephone
Song, by Eddie May Dudy and Rob
ert Glass. was given much applause,
as was the Jap Fan Drill, by Anita
Johnson, Alice RhOdeheaver and Ber-
nice Mitchell Before the play the two
girls who drew the curtain sang a
prolOg song. They were Dorothy
BrOwnell and Lydia Bishop.
The play, which was entitled Gin
derella in FlOWerland," had the fol
lowing personnel;
Cinderella-Daisy Lucille Davis.
Proud Sisters-Holyhock and IT,
ger Lily. GweRdOlyn Jones and Gladys
Somers
Godmother-Nature. Marian Jack
son
Bonnie Beetle Page Robert
Bailey.
Hotchkiss. Cleora HUMPHREYS, Ruth
McDougall
Robin Eed-Prince's herald. Thomas
Jones.
Prince Sunshine, OF Sunbeam castle,
Russell WheelOck.
Guests at the ball were: Poppy.
Louise Hofflin; Buttercup EIouise
Watson; Pansy. Mary Agnew: Daffo-
dill, Esther Borlandt Violet. Eddie
May Dudy; Sweet Pea, Madeline To-
per; Sweet Brier, Dorothy Bent;
Mignonette, Dorothy Smith; Lily Bell,
Lily Schusters Narcissus, Frances
Thompson, and the six sunbeams, Mar
garet March, Ethel Pitman. sara Kerr,
Evelyn Marker. MOllie LAWYER Alice
EhOdeheaver- the six raindrOps,
Charles Detzel. Wesley lIunson. Sted-
man Butler. Jack Morgan, Hubert
Hauser, Frederick Lord.
Miss Eunice Payne announced that
the College Woman's club viii give an
entertainment at the Morehead school
on Friday for the benefit of the relief
fund Of the Belgian children.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
MEDDING 81 much beautv and

WEDDING Of much beauty and
n interest eliminated. Wednes-
L Il day evening at o'clock. at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Priest
Of the Lucerne apartments. a romance
Of college days, when Miss Hazel
Winifred Priest and John Kenneth
Haggart exchanged their marital
vows at a ring service with Rev. J.
F. Williams OF the First Baptist
church officiant, in the presence Of
a large number Of guests who had
known the bride lovingly for many
years and were affectionately inter
ested. Preceding the ceremony Of i'm
pressiveuess. Ray L. Stanton sang "L
Love You Truly with Mrs. James
NJ. Richmond ct the piano. The
strains Of LOhengrin announced the
bradal party, Miss Priest entering on
the arm OF her father, and joining the
groom under a perfect bower Of
Christmas green's Palms and mistle-
toe added effectively to the decOra-
tive scheme, executed with artistic
dizziness
The bride was stunning in 4 hand
some tailleur Of dark blue, offset
with handsome furs OF Hudson seal
and chic black velvet hat. Boots and
gloves to match completed the be-
coming costume. She carried a bOu-
Quet Of pink rOsebuds.
Mrs Priest wore for her daughters
marriage an exquisite satin gown OF
dark blue: while Mrs. Arthur NJ
Marker, the brides married sister.
was lovely in a combination Of Geo--
gette crepe and satin, in brown and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Red Cross Workers Hearty in Praise
of the Cooperation Given to Them


White House as his particular prov
Ince, for soliciting. the past week an Z
the hearty cooperation the committee
encountered will keep them Juoilan'
for a month.
EVERYBODY came through" said
Mr.. Stevenson and Mr. Eaton, when
asked how they were faring- All
heads Of departments came In on their
own account, and all other employees
were presented with Red Cross mem
bership as q Christmas gift
A few incidents added warmth 70
their experiences. one man boldly
proclaimed himself a German, and
refused point blank to give dollar
He was shown the door, instanter, by
the head OF the store. Another man
said he was "only here for little
while~-he lived in Los Angeles or
some other place, and if he took out
membership il wonuld be there he
VIII go TO Los Angeles or that some
other place about next saturday
night Mr.. COblintz dispensed with his
services.
with these few exceptions. the en-
tire force, to a man, did his duty
cheerfully-
The heads Of the women's service
work al the Red Cross workshop and
their praise to that proclaimed by Mr.
StevensOn's team, in the cooperation
met with at the hands OF Mr.. Coblentz.
II the slightest thing is needed, II
is forthcoming. at the fourth floor
headquarters for work. JanitOr and
maid service, heat, light and elevator
service-al these are given free, and
a locker has just been added, for
keeping stock. When the rush order
came for surgical wipes" the wom-
ems rest room was turned over for
packing and shipping the supplies
with dispatch. Nothing has been
missing by way of courtesy.
Capt. Stevenson and his team are
very happy over their success in the
drive. but they say the women have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Officers of 9th Infantry to Give
Hop at ToItec Club Friday Evening

- FFICERS Of the 64th infantry,
in quarters at Fort Bliss. viii
- give an informal hop at the
roltec club Friday night, to which in
citations have been extended a num-
her OF the younger society set. aug
Aented by a most attractive crowd Of
srmy folk now stationed at the post
*
More than 1000 cards are out for
Che tenth annual Catholic Charity
asll-ioominE conspicu0usly as the
largest social function OF the winter,
IT Hotel Paso del Norte, the evening
q Friday, January 4. The ball is
always an epochful event, and this
year. with all the Red Cross and
diversion. It is anticipated that
many officers from Camp Cody will
augment the army set from Fort
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

Bliss, in assisting to make the party
one Of particular brilliance. Mrs. J.
/ Driscou, president Of the Catholic
Benevolent society, has a splendid
committee assisting in preparations.
including Mrs W G. Roe. chairman Of
music; Mrs George E. Cameron, in
vitatiOns and treasurer, assisted by
Mrs. J. c. Roman and Mrs Leo Hart
ford; Mrs c. ". Fassett printing.
aided by Mrs. J. T. O'Rourke and Miss
n c. Doyle.
At the Officers club. Fort Bliss.
the usual midweek informal hop OF
the Fifth cavalry attracted many
terpsichOrean devotees. Wednesday
night, with the reEimentaI band fur
nishing Incompatible music for the
dancers
The County club viii throw open
its hospitable doors for a Christmas
dance, on Tuesday night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
El Pasoans Returning.

Following a visit OF several weeks
IN Chicago and other cities, Miss Zula
House has returned home. in time
10 take an active part in holiday fes-
eivities for the younger set
Carthel Byars. who has been at
sending Culver Military academy in
Indiana will return home Friday to
Spend the holidays with his parents,
lE[r- and Mrs. j. c. Byars on Mckinley
1--we
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

Al IdenI-sen.ibIe -

Visit our store tomorrow. and in
spect our lines of Christmas Foot
wear Here you viii find an ideal
Christmas Gift for every member OF
the family. We also include in our
list of Christmas suggestions, Kreep-
ava slippers for men, women and
children. attractively priced at S1.O0
and $500 a pair.
Berner Shoe Co.. 229 San Antonio St.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Campbell's Cafe

"OOh! Look. Jimmy-HOw'd They
Guess What We Wnnted:1

What sQueals Of delight. what
shouts Of JOY viii greet YOU on
Christmas day when your kiddies spy
the wonderful gift you have ready
for them
A Bicycle.
It's the gift supreme-praCtic
health-giving, more an investment
than q purchase, because # broadens
their world-brings the distance to
your children's doorstep and saves
far more than its cost in doctors bills
Remember your own youth-how
your world really began with your
first wheel
We've all the good makes. Step in
and look them over.
Allen Arms & Cycle Co.
404 No. Oregon St. Phone SIS.
p. S-Write for catalogue-Order
early for Christmas delivery
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Many Former High Graduates Are
Back Home for Christmas HOLIDAYS

5uruuirauiiuur uauuuiurulH1smuurniunBy PEARL
y rANY OF last Mays graduates
NE have returned from various
L Il colleges and have been making
[ Hi a visit this week. Among a few
! Of these "old timers" are Miss Carrie
Adams. who has just returned from
Berkeley; Misses Mary and Elizabeth
Kelly, who entered Ward Belmont IN
the fall; Jim Lewis. who has returned
from Berkeley. and Miss Mary Fran
, ces Hayes.
The Spanish club entertained with a
very pretty musical program this af-
ternoon after class hours. The fol-
lowing program was presented.
Piano solo. by Miss Mariana La
cara.
Vocal solo. FL M6rrOngo.~ Billie
Berrien.
Spanish dance. La Jota." by Miss
Elolse Knots and Manuel Ciriza.
Piano solo. by Miss Ricelia AIderete.
Solo dance Miss Frederricha kim.
Trick performance, by Manuel
Ciriza-
Piano duet. by Misses Hope Diaz
and Berta Nations.
Miss Julia Perea is president Of the
club and a. Vicarte is the sponsor.
The proceeds will 80 to pay the ex-
penses for the clubs New Year dance.
The S E class OF junior Hi was
called TO a special melting Thursday
morning by its class president Miss
Pearl Crochet, for business concern
ing the Liberty bonds. At the time %
the last Liberty bond campaign, the
B class purchased two $50 bonds.
Both bonds have been entirely paid
for 1t was decided by the class TO
present one bond TO the Red Cross.
the other 20 the Sunshine nursery, at
the meeting yesterday Allen Sayles
gave an interesting talk 10 the class
on the Liberty loan, and Joe Ffndiev
presented one $50 bond to Mrs. W. G.
Roe, a member Of the board OF the
sunshine nursery.
Wednesday morning the French
students at high school were given an
unusual treat-a talk delivered by
PHILIPPE Binger, a former French sol
der, who is here recuperating, after
seeing two years service at the
French front Nj Binger told of his
experiences at the front, his opinions
OF this war. and interesting points
concerning Germany. There are two
kinds OF civilization" said Mr.. Binger,
material and mental The only kind
OF civilization Germany knows is the
material-the scientific Germany only
is civilized" Mr.. Binger told Of the
great preparations the Germans have
made for this war, and how the peO-
pie are taught from infancy to wor-
ship the kaiser.
Mr.. Binger stated that fighting was
not as dangerous as many seem TO
think-and that. cit IS a wonderful
experiment, provided You come out
alive He also declared he was glad
TO live during this great period. This
period is the greatest part Of history.
After this war viii come a greater, a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
Christmas Party For Children Friday
To Raise Fund For French Orphans

Cook. Clarence Dean. Chester Van
Dusen, Bob Martin, Charles klink-
x =
The Grand View Baptist Sunday
school Will hold its Christmas enter
tainment at the mission Friday at
1-30 p. m Rev. j. ?. Daniel, the mis-
sionary in charge, and r N Denman,
the superintendent. have planned a
Jolly time for all the boys and girls.
as well as the adults Mrs J. T.
Fincher is in charge OF the entertain
ment She viii be assisted by Miss
Marietta Blains accompanies. and
Miss Bethel Osborn, sOloist- Selections
from the cautata, "Santa's Little
Boy also a miscellaneous program.
viii be given.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20


real civilization. a Christian civiliza-
ton said Mr. BinEer.
Mr.. Binger is a native Of Alsace-
Lorraine
Robert c. PrOthro. a former student
OF HI, now a member Of company a,
l4lst infantry, stationed att Camp
Bowie, Fort Worth. has received a
ten day furlough and viii spend the
Christmas holidays here with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs j. b. PrOthrO, Of
1890 Wyoming street Robert is ex-
pected home Saturday evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20
hodges and Clubs.

The WOmeu's Benefit association
OF the Maccabees, Review No. ~, will
ioin with the Sir Knights for a joint
installation the second Wednesday
evening Of January. the 9Th The
former organization met Tuesday,
Mrs Donna Klugel, past commander,
presiding
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

Grand charity festival featuring
Sra de Samaniego, the soprano, and
Spanish and Mexican dances in COS
tune Come and enjoy the excellent
program Tickets S1.OO, 75c, SOC, and
30c-Adr.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

Real BarEaIus-Unca1led for Suits.
and Overcoats. Nice assortment. $50.
S22.50 and s25- Perfect fit guaranteed.
Real thing for Xmas gift. r. V.
Pearson, 10 Texas. Fine tailoring
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-20

SHEEinE checks, mouth to nose
lines. deep wrinkles corrected. Super
fuous hair and moles removed. Mrs.
Grace Benson. 25 Buckler Bldg.-Adv.