The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29

| ley on June 8, was favored with two
showers Friday. one at 2 .. m, con-
sisting Of neighbors and the family.
About twenty were present. In the
evening thirty Of her lady friends
presented themselves, and a most
jolly spirit prevailed. Many nice
presents were received at both show
ers. and a most elaborate and beauti-
full trousseau was viewed. Delicious
refreshments were served.
The Primary organization will
have big time next Friday, June
LIST. The object Of the entertainment
is to raise money for helping defray
expenses in remodeling and finish
ing the tabernacle. A parade will
form on the public square at 10 a. m.
with Mary Shepard as queen and
Paul Monson as king Of the carni-
val. Maids Of honor and flower girls
will fill in the procession. A great
deal Of time is being spent on drill
ing the children for the program. and
we know every thing will be most en-
joyable. providing the weather is
fine. Each individual brings his
lunch. which will be eaten under the
trees. The sports in the afternoon
will consist Of ball game, tugs Of
war, Boy Scount feats, and all kinds
Of races. Refreshments will be sold
at stands. The admission fee to the
grounds for the day will be cents
for children and 10 cents for adults.
Everybody Is invited and special in
vitations are extended to neighbor-
ing towns. A military ball will be
given at the opera house in the even
ing, and all between the ages of ten
and eighteen, inclusive. are invited.
Parents of both wards met con-
jointly at the high school building
for parents class on Sunday, and
Captain E. G.. Woolley had the honor
Of speaking to the largest parents
class that has ever assembled in
Richmond. His subject was United
States Militarism," wherein he dis
cussed the military conditions of our
country at the present time and also
its its future plans with regards to
the great war in which we are taking
part. He said 1t was the aim Of the
military officials to have in readi-
ness $4,000 trained men within the
next three months to go to France.
with millions more at home under
constant training. We must either
60 and help them or the enemy will
come to US. thus making of our own
beloved country a bloody battlefield.
He said every man. woman and child
will feel the good or the bad effects
of this mighty struggle, and every
one will be called upon to do his
share whether 1t be at the front or
at home. and that the slogan will be
farm or fight" He said II know
not how long the war may last" as
1t has now been raging for three
years and. judging from present con-
ditions. there are no indication but
what II may last another three years
yet. no one san cay. Boys from his
own Troop H. that returned with
him from the Mexican border. are be-
ing trained for officers now in San
Francisco. On June s. all men be-
tween the ages OF 81 and 81 will
register. and after a short time some
will be called to service. 1t will be
the aim to have about one million |
men in military training constantly
after the immediate demand is sup
piled. The captain also spoke OF the |
effect OF a peace treaty between Ger
many and Russia, and that in case of
such treaty great many more men
from U. S. will have to go to fill
Russia's place in the war.
Mr.. T. H. Merrill and Mrs. Maggie
Merrill announce the engagement Of
their daughter. Alice. to Mr.. Lloyd