Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-26
APPEALS TO CHURCHES
TO AROUSE PATRIOTISM

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the labor OF 1000 Richmond Boy Scout.
in the potato-producink section Of the
Eastern Shore during harvest time. DR..
Ennion G. Williams, who, as a member
OF the Council OF Defense. is co-operat
ing with Mr.. Weaver and Mr. Atoonaw
In perfectins the plan, went yesterday
with Mr.. Weaver TO a joint meeting Of
the Councils OF Safety of Accomac and
northampton Counties, where they dis.
cussed the matter in detail
Every prccaution will be taken 10
safeguard the health and the morals
OF the boys making their summer
labors in patriotic work just as safe
and wholesome for the lads as they
would obtain In their own homes in
section which produced last year
100000 barrels OF potatoes, tho crop
is 20 per cent greater, and there is 4
corresponding scarcity OF labor 1t is
figured that each boy can save from
$50 to 500 barrels in a month or
enough to feed several families through
the winter. They will receive the cur
rent rate OF wages
WRITES LETTER TO
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
The Governors letter. addressed to
Mr.. Weaver. is as follows:
II have duly considered, and ! most
heartily indorse and approve, tho. plau
outlined by YOU, to take to the Eastern
Shore and other sections Of virginia
large groups Of boys TO assist the
farmers In the harvest OF their crops
The need is urgent; the work is of a
kind that boy can do. and the super
vision and attention. which UNDER
stand will he given by Boy Scout
leaders will he the best. The whole
OF the work Will. OF course, be under
the general supervision Of the State
Council OF Defense, but Immediately
under direction OF the Agricultural
Council Of Safety. Realizing tho treat
value OF this work to the state and
to the country, coupled with the sssur-
ance given to me that the boys will
be placed in safe hands, feel JUSTIFIED
IN commencing It to the most favorable
consideration OF both parents and boys
throughout the State"
The Virginia Council OF Defense is
making extensive plans to help in con-
Quoting tho registration in Virginia
on June E. with special view to the
wishes Of the President and Governor
Stuart ths, Virsinians should turn
out on that day in patriotic spirit and
enthusis site prefer Of service TO tho
country.
STATEMENT As TO
UEGISTnATi0S DAT
The council is sending out to-day
4 statement, based on communication
just received from tho Council Of Ma
uonal Defense at Wa shineton. dealing
with the way In which Registration
Day should ne observed The state.
ment is as follows:
"ReSistration psy should he cele.
bratrd as consccration VI tn.
American peopI. TO service and sacri.
fice. 1t should he welcome 20 those
registering. II should nc Il public
expression by Zach community u will
iuEncss to surrender its sons 10 our
country. II should h. celebrated ,r
serious spirit and kept as ReGistra-
ton Day only. 1t must be distip-
suiahod from the ordinary holiday.
No other objects should b. allowed
TO intrude thereon
Elaborate and costly dccora items
should be discouraged. The spirit Of
volunteer 'ervice in all preparation for
and actiNitiee OF the day should be
foremost The celebration should be
centcred around the registration
places, and those who register should
be especially distinguished The reg
istration places should be decorated
/. with the national colors and emblems
al : III the morning. the hour OF
the opening Of tho registration booths.
church and fire bells should be runs
and whistles blown. Bands should be
played near the registration places.
and the parad. should make feature
of stopping thereat. The men of
! registration age should be the feature
Of the parade. and should be escorted,
where practical, 10 the registration
! places with patriotic music, by the
knsfolh. neishbors and friends.
BADGE FoR EACH
MAN WHO nEGIsfEWs
( To those registering q badge may
be given showing that they have an.
svcrcd their country's call. This
should be simple and distinctive. SYM
! holic Of the state and nation. and vith
4 appropriate motto. 1t should be given
/ only 10 those registering.
After the registration booths are
closed, large gatherings may be held
. WIN suitable speeches. songs. music
and reading Of the proclamation and
message OF the President In com
mnrit'es where there are con.id era bl e
groups OF the foreign horn who do n o.,
understand English, posters explain
inc INC registration should he printed
in foreign language. and broadly cir.
cula;ed
FROM the press and pulpit. and in
IN" schociroom. every effort should be
'ierte" - impress upon all citizens
ther duty ~ this vital crisis in the
history Of our country. Let IN.
words ring forth. THE world mus,
be mace safe for democracy"