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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
BRIDGE PARTY
AT NAVY YARD
Plans for Series Of Informal
Card Parties-First Takes
Place Tomorrow

The same serious aspect on life that has
prevented 50 many of our debutantes from
having their usual round Of parties and
Measure is responsible likewise for an
almost total absence of formal parties i'm
the navy yard and elsewhere among the
naval set with more than 100000 men
"over there needing chest protectors and
wrist gauntletS. there is far too much work
for each individual 10 while away the hours
in endless entertaining.
Quite the largest and prettcst party so
mander NJ. II. Goss, 1. s. y, and Mrs. Goss
guests, Mrs. Alice Tyssowsk and Captain
bridge. Of Washington. Lieutenant Com
Admiral Tappan. +. :. y, commandaut Of
the commandments. along the river front.
Brilliant autumn foliage aud huge chrysan-
thenums were used for decorating and a
bridge party of six tables was followed by
a the dansant for about eighty guests
Mrs Tyssowski and Captain and Mrs
Baldridge returned TO Washington this
morning,
Mrs RAYMOND S Keyes, wife OF Com
mander Keyes, t. s y. Of 21Oi Skunk
street has planned a series Of informal
card parties the first Of which viii take
place tomorrow afternoon at her home
Mrs. Ernest Brown, wife Of Doctor
Brown. L. :, y, entertained at a small
card party last week i'm honor Of Mrs
James p. Alexander wife Of Lieutenant
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

die' daughter Of the late Mrs John nobsan.
and Mrs Walter Jenords. a rrandda,,ehlA.
OF MI. bobson. the store aud DWELLING AZ
fl5S Ridge avenue viii he used a. head
quarters for the citizens Patriotic com.
hlttee. The building IL known "a "a
Nhi'e House. as both the exterior nnd
interior woodwork Is painted whits The
repalnting and decorating has been sl,nttA
intended by Mrs. Elizabeth Dobson Agte,ott.
chairman or the wouens auxiliary tvhort
exquisite taste in such matters la <eIf.
"noWh. The reception room has n ninl fiI,4
aha White wicker fufniture with cretonnr
cushions which blend hainoniously win
me gray and white tinted walls There Il !,
ewing room ana apartments for the care
."htrS, PSYCHOLOGISTS would tell us that
m"iN u"he IN such rosy surroundings would
give JOY 10 the worker surely tItere win
ne no mouotony 10 the stitch rt,frh
S'ltch That Mrs. AltemuS is, fntena4i,,
practical as we'll as esthetic is shown IN
ue combination tobacco and ciearoffa
pai'eI prepared for the soldiers IL con-
'aIhH iIlcc bags OF tobacco. two boxes of
cigarettes box Of smoking tobacco and 4
reply postal card. These can be purchased
"" '"ellN-hNe cents each N YOU wish "a
Sema Few 10 the boys" for Christmas
me entertainment and danes given In
aIn or me Jefferson Base Hospital No aS
oE MRS Maud Bramer. assisted by Mr. and
MIS-. William Gray, Mr.. and Mrs Jainen
lawson Miss \. Fulton. Mrs. E McMur.
trio, Mrs NJ. Rowe. Mr.. and Mrs Robesf
roy MIS- william CarrutherS Mrs Roh-
ert Crooks Mrs ~ Rushton. Mr. John +.
Rrooks aud Mr.. II g. Cole cleared $3.50 fov
the unit n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Chaplin Memorial Home for the Blind to Hold
Annual Donation DaymFamily Eats Scrambled
Eggs and Not on "Beefess Davv ~ Tha4 -

80 y, Mrs. William \. Dick. Mrs uanrv
a.ausnlln, Mrs, Bayard Bowie Nrrs rd
% "a'u welsh, Mrs. John Irerrv Mrs uov,.
T.u I,,'.. SeaVer Mrs. Van Sewer. Mrs VIII.
,.an ,,",n Goodman, Jr, Mrs. Arthur Ca. Mr..
Sss eo'se woodward Mrs. Frerci,
SoNen, S, Mrs. Charles Henry Mrs John
Ieory ,e jerks, Mrs. NIinturn Wright Mrs
Soseph S, Elias, Mrs Henry Brintor Cove.
MIS- ~, George c. Thomas. Jr.. Mrs Hem
w. rauI, Mrs. John Gribbcl. Atrs I,,.
TooNe' ,,o "a Mrs. Randall Morgan. Mrs Wi.
Ilam pan, N"rne' Harper. Mrs. Franklin
yppeI, Mrs. Marshall Morgan Airs
t-oWard Stoteshury Mrs. rrancis Am
mennS. Mrs. Bruce Ford. Miss Doris
haIIe' r, Miss J. Warner Rutterwortb Mrs.
Sonn Packard, Miss Ernestino Goodnan
N,'S, walter Clark, Mrs samneI Hou,ton
"IS' William Disston Mrs. James cbcs,
,on, T, NfS. Frederick Ia, ,lor and Mrs
Radcliffe Cheston. '''' ''' -
Some list, eh wot?
NANCY WSSNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
)UM WHAT'S DOING


Informal meeting. the PennsyIvaniA
Chapter OF the American Guild OF Organ
ists, Musical Art Club, Seventeenth ard
Chestnut streets
Joint meeting. Engineers Club and the
Philadelphia Section, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, witherspoon Hall.
S:l5 o'clock
Meeting, Fifty-seventh Street Business
Mems Association, Stinson's Hall. Sixtieth
street and Girard avenue, 3 o'clock
Lancaster Avenue Business Mems Asso-
cation, 1880 Lancaster avenue O'Clock
happness Talk by Margaret CuttinE-Isss,
AZ W"ightmap Building, 1924 Chestnut
street, S.l5. Free
Meeting Home Economics Association. q
O'Clock, DreNel Institute.
First fall meeting Of Woodland avenns
BUSINESS Mems Association. SeNcnty-second
street and Woodland avenue.
Dinner Of Rotary club. KuEler's.
Liberty Loan talk by former GoVernop
stuart, lobby Of Central Y. NJ. G. 4.
Meeting of Northwest business Men,a
Association, 1886 Columbia avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

Alexander, 1. :. y. who. with her little
son, is going to be her guest for the winter
months Mrs. Alexander did not arrive in
Philadelphia until yesterday, although she
was expected for the party. but her little
Sop had become IN and she felt il was
unwise to travel sooner Mrs Brown oC-
cupies the house formerly used by Lieu
tenant Homer II. Norton and Mrs. Norton
at 2flC South Twcnty-first street Mrs
Nortou left the Girard Farms early i'm the
summer and is now living IN Brooklyn
Major j. A. Rossel. L. : NJ. e.. aud Mrs
GosSelt who have quarters 40. iu the
Marine Barracks i'm the navy yard. enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. l.. \. Rosscll Ma ior
Rossell's brother and sister-in-law. over the
weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Wilson of short
Hills, y. j., were the guests Of Medical
Director Sheldon Evans a. s y and Mrs
Evans at their home i'm the yard over the
weekend
Miss Anne Foster. of Portsmouth, Va,
who has been the guest Of Miss Janet Crosse.
Of 1916 South Twenty first street. for the
last month, left this morning for New York,
where she will visit for a week before re-
turning to her home I'm the South. Miss
Crosse 10 daughter OF Captain William NJ
Crosse. L. :. n, and Mrs. Crosse
Miss Gladys Hethringtou, daughter Of
the late Captain j II. Hethriugton is spend
ing few days " I'M Commander Frederick
Huntsville Payne, l., : y, aud Mrs Payne.
OF the United States Naval Home on Gray's
Ferry road Miss HethriuRton has been AT
Atlantic city most Of the summer and eN-
poets to live in Washington for the winter
Commodore Griffin, T.. : y. who has
been appointed 10 succeed Captain Heth-
rngtou. l.. ;. y, as commander Of the
home, reached the city last week from
Washington, where he was formerly sta
toned, and has taken up residence in his
quarters on Gray's Ferry road
Paymaster Charles OLeary L. : y
and Mrs O'Leary, of 213i skunk street
are receiving congratulations on the birth
Of a son.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
WEDDING IN GERMANTOWN
Miss Katharine Sexton Weds Lieuten-
ant Tetlow, u. s. r., This After
noon in Calvary Church

The wedding Of Miss Katharine Sexton.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander y Sex
ton, OF 5lli NewhaN street, Germantown,
and Lieutenant Henry Tetlow 2d T.. $. r.
son OF Mrs. Joseph Tetlow, of Seminole
avenue, Chestnut Hin, will take place at
o'clock this afternoon In Calvary Church.
Germantown, The bride will he given in
marriage by her father, and the ceremony
will be performed by the Rev. Dr. James
Dewolf Perry The brides gown will be
Of white satin, made surplice style and
trimmed with duchess lace Her Veil will
he arranged in a corouet effect Of duchess
lace held in place by real orange blossoms.
She will carry white orchids and lilies Of
the valley Her only attendant will be
her cousin, Miss Jean Macomber. of Mont
clair, y. j., who will wear orchid pink tulle
over silver and large pink picture hat OF
tulle. Her bouquet will he roses
The best man will be Mr., Joseph Fergu-
son, Of Chestnut Hin. and the ushers will
be Mr. Aldeus n. Sexton and Ensign Dom
aid u. Sexton. L. s. N.. brothers of the
bride; Mr.. Donald Van Norland, of New
York, and Mr. Alfred X. Kelly, Of Cleye'
land, o. A small reception will follow for
the immediate families and a few friends.
Mrs. Tetlow expects TO live i'm Washing
ton, ID. c., for few months in order to
be near Lieutenant Tetlow, who is at pres
ent stationed at Camp Meade, Admiral Md,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
NORTHEAST AND
FRANKFORT SECTIONS
Surprise Kitchen Shower Given
Miss Myerson-"5O0" Club
Is Entertained

surprise aluminium kitchen shower was
given Miss Sldye e. Myerson at her home
leoo North Sixth street on saturday
evening Those present were Miss r. Metz
ser Miss Mary Tress, Miss Rose Dearoff
MISS Bertha Freedman, Miss Bcba Tccosky.
MISS Josephine Runkcl Miss Mac Hon
kns Miss Jean Baskn. Miss sara Basliin.
Miss Elenoro Wiener. Miss Frances Wiener,
Miss Goldie Peiken. Miss Rose Pockrass
Miss Bessye Kolinsky, Miss Flora Richter,
Miss sylvia Richter. Miss Ida Myerson, Mrs
Kramer. Mrs. s. kratzok, Mrs Esman. Mrs
motifs Mrs. MNerson and Mrs. l.. Roth.
\ coffee social was given on Sunday aft
ernoou at the home OF Mrs. q. llummeL
200 North Howard street, by Auxiliary
No. : or the kensington pispensary for the
Treatment Of Tuberculosis
\ rummagc sale will he held at kensiug-
ton avenue and Huntingdon street on Octo-
her 10 and 90 under the direction Of Bible
Class 40. 1. Of the United Tabernacle
church. the proceeds OF which will he used
for charity
Mr., ana Mrs william Levy. of Baltimore.
Nd have returned to their home after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs Morris stern, OF 901
North Eighth street.
The Frankford High school is running
weekly dances every Wednesday evening
which are attended by the members Of the
faculty and a large percentage Of the stu
dent body Mr.. Sloan is in charge OF these
dances
Mrs. Harold Beakon is spending several
weeks in Harrisburg visiting her sister.
Mrs j. Armstrong.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
HARVEST FAIR
IN RIDLEY PARK
Woman'S Club to Transform
Auditorium Into Country Fair
Grounds Next Week

out I'm Ridley Park sII scrts Is prcpars-
rons arc going on for the harvest fair to
he given hy the Womau's club on October
-, 26 and -. rorustaIks aud pumpkins
Will change the big auditorium into a bit
Of country, and there viii be lots Of fasci-
uaiug booths. a cafeteria and any number
n funny original things to do They are
even going to have ridiculous little side
shows. and Of course that will make II more
than ever ike a country affair Then there
viii he fruits and vegetables for sale.
And on saturday afternoon q baby show
viii be held, with prizes and blue ribbons
for the best babies. though they are all so
cunning that it will he rather hard to de-
eide which are the best The place will
he converted into a regular tuyland fSr the
children on that afternoon. and II is even
whispered that there will be a really truly
Teddy bear with two legs > that will run
after the wee children with playful growls
and make them squoal with joy.
ON saturday evening dance will he
held, which viii serve as q "wind-up" to
the affair. The proceeds Of the whole thing
Will be distributed among varoHs chart
ties
a subscription dance was held in the Rid
ley Park Auditorium last Tuesday evening
and II WAS certainly a success Some avia-
tors from the school at Essingtou we're
there, besides the people Of the town. At
the beginning of one dance each person was
presented with q small automobile horn,
which ne was told to blow as loud as he
could. aud soon there was such a "hopk-
honkiug' as Far exceeded even the widest
expectations Of those who had given out
the horns. This dance was such fun that
II mas been requested that series Of them
may he given this winter, Mrs Chalcs
q. Hetzel will have charge of them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

no YOU remember about the floral
bazaar and exhibition which is to be
given in aid of the Red Cross and which
VIII be held in Greylock Garden Pavilion,
al Crefeld street and West Chestnut
avenue in Chestnut Hill? / told YOU a
httle bit about il a few weeks ago, but
now plans have developed wonderfully
and much is in readiness, in so far as
mowers and produce can be in readiness
TWO weeks in advance of a happening
ror 1t is going to happen on Wednesday
ana Thursday, November 1 and ,, and
all Chestnut Hill is simply crazy on the
SUBJECT Music will be provided for enter.
talnment from early morn to dewy eve.
so go and take your pet bunch Of rad
shes or an especially handsome Japa.
hese chrysanthemum plant YOU have
oeen cherishing; enter il as you would
your Irish terrier or little dacheI at a
uog show, and who knows but YOU may
win silver cup or bronze medal
There will be a small entrance fee and
the exhibit will be open to all, old and
young, and 'middle.sized bears"
Boy Scouts, who have been working
so hard at their little gardens all sum.
mer will be rewarded for their efforts
"hen a banner will be given to those who
nave attained the best results.
The president of the exhibition is Mrs.
Sohn White GeaTy; recording SECRETARY.
Miss Williamson; corresponding secretary.
Mrs Frederick Eandstreet. The execu.
i've board consists Of Miss Duhring, Mrs.
willis Martin, Dorothy Disston, Mrs. Joe
Noolston' Mrs. Dhn Marsden, Mrs Dave
Sepper and Miss Mary Kelsey. Dorothy
pisston is treasurer and stephen Aeer
WIN act as Superintendent.
About all the prominent women OF
cnestput Hin are IN Il as patronesses in.
F'Ralng Mrs Andrew RlalF, Mrs. Joseph
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
Carr Quits Home Defense Reserves

the Home Defense Reserve shortly after the
United States entered the war. has resigned
as secretary Of the organization His let
ter to the Mayor gives no reason for his
retirement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
Marine Corps Starts Apprentice Class

Boy recruits now will be accepted I'm the
United States Marine Corps They win be
known as the apprentice class, one which Is
open 10 boys between sixteen and eighteen
years Applicants must have their parents
couseni aud agree 10 remain In the serEice
until they are twenty-one or uptH the end
Of the war On being accepted the recruits
viii be sent 70 Paris Island. q O, Tor
traming
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

Mrs Walter Fox. or Cynv,d ,,.r. L..
peeh m France for the last few month";
aolns Red Cross work, has returned To ne,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

=, ne Ardentes club has issued invitations
Tor an entertainment and dance to he hold
On on saturday evening. October 20. At starr
%arGeh recreation Center, Seventh and
Lombard streets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

,,,t,dS rLIrndS Of Mr. PhIppus W. Miller. Of -,
,,", ,,,,..n.,, " are glad To hear that he has re-.
covered from his recent illness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

9, M,S. tohcrt Daniel returned to her home
fo,,, ,sI',o'' on Monday after spending a
'e" weeks at Atlantic CITY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16
Social Activities
hoe, IaNson peeter. m Bryn NIawr. n,
Spenulng a short time in Chicago

been ,,nna,sn "Nson peeter. N Bryn NIawr. has
'"s a snort time in Chicago
Mrs. Robert Daniel returned 70 h,,. 49,.
a. ~ hosemont ON Monday after spendinr "a
"" weeks AT Atlantic CITY.
Friends Of Mr. Phuippus w. Miller. Of :,
,'y.oS, are glad To- hear that he has ro.
COVERED from his recent illness
Mrs. Walter Fox or cynwyd. who ha
peeh IN France for the last few month";
dolns Red Cross work. has returned to her
home. ''' ''" ~" "'r
me Ardentes club has issued invitations
Ior an entertainment and dance to he held
~. saturday evening. October 20. at starr
~'aLuen ~ recreation Center Seventh and
Lombard streets.
Ihe Glover Club Of Jenliintown will hold
ltS annual harvest dance on Friday evening
october IL, at the old York Road country
'"". ne committee i'm charge consists Of
Mr.. {. K. Jarden Mr. l.. T. I.arzcIcre. Nr
=. !" Jones and Mr. Harry Williams The
pauohesSes are Mrs. II e. Weller Mrs l..
' Filbeu. Mrs G.. f. Kmdt. Mrs. 4 Al
Malhleu and Mrs. @. p Dickinson
Mr and Mrs. James L. llalucs. or 1850
houghion street EoNborough are enter
tanning Miss Elizabeth Lowe Capron. .of
city.
Mrs. j. Frank o.Neu announces the
marriage Of her daughter. Miss Mary Agnes
O,NeiIL to Mr. John Aloysms Henry on
Wednesday, October 10.
Miss Marie NJ, Higgins Of BaIa. is visit
ing captain H. NJ. Butler and Airs. Butler
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew t. Sommer an
rounce the engagement Of their daughter.
Miss Gertrude Sommer and l.ieutenar.
John G. Mackn, t. : H.. of Wilkes Barre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

surprise linen shower Nas given in
honor Of Miss catherine De Markh by a
number Of her friends on Saturday evening
at her home, 1913 South Seventeenth street.
The rooms were decorated with flowers
There were number of guests present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

Mrs. j. Frank O'Neul announces IN,
marriage Of her daughter. Miss Mary Ague.
DNelIL to Mr.. John Aloysms Henry or
Wednesday October 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. IIaiuos. Of 4g5
houghlon street EoNborough. are enter
tanning Miss Elizabeth Lowe Capron q
'Pawtucket, r. l., during her stay in thi
city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-16

CROSS KEYS pAIAf' FIf. Ssoles 3 ,ol s.. $50 &.
LAWRENCE GRANT e. co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-21

While a woman may not are for
a vacation, she hates to admit that
she passed the entire summer at;
home.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-21

Benner q Besg-Mrs. r. LMevey.
O'Dell'srArs. Robert Green. ".
Trepanier's Pharmacy-MrS. Maud
Northern state Bank-Mrs. Don
Mcdonald. ~
Cotton & Wilder Grocery-Mrs. N.
G. Benner.
Void Drug Co. and Rand Shoe Store
Mrs. E. J. Babcock, Friday; Mrs.
Marsden, Saturday.
Woolworth S & 10 cent store-Mrs.
Roger Coolev.
The campaign received added Inn
petus and a revivifying spirit OF pa
triotic enthusiasm at thet mass meet
ing held last night in the city audi
tOrium.
The address of Captain Pirt Of VIM
nipeg. whose more h two years
service in war hospitals Of France and
England gave him first hand knowl-
edge Of the work of the Red Cross
under war conditions, and the elo-
quent plea of Attorney Tracy r.
! Bangs of this city, for assistance from
the people of Grand Forks. were the
agencies largely responsible for STIR
ring UP this enthusiasm, which re-
suited in the raising Of more than $500
during the meeting. Cards passed
about at the close Of Mr.. Bangs ad.
dress. asking the pledging Of sub
scriptions to be collected later brought
in this additional amount, which
helped materially in swelling the funt
already on hand.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-21
GRAND CHAPTER
RI M. TO AID
THE RED CROSS
Sets Aside $1,000 for Liber.
ty Loan and $500 For
Work of Mercy.

The twenty-eighth ~convocation Of
the grand chapter r. A. M. which
opened last night in the Masonic tenn
pie. this morning voted to purchase
$1,000 worth Of government Liberty
Loan bonds, and also Appropriated $500
for Red Cross work and $500 for the
Y. M. c. A. army camp work.
The following officers were elected
this afternoon:
Emil. L. Mackenroth, Lisbon, grand
high priest; q. Roy Ringo. Minot.
deputy grand high priest; Adolf M.
Christianson, Bismarck, grand king;
John H. @. Turner. Bottineau, grand
scribe; Geo. e. Duis. Grand Forks,
grand captain Of the host; Walter H.
Murfn. LaMoure. grand principal 30.
journer, and Oscar st. G.. Chenery,
jamestown, grand royal arch captain
Several reports were read during to.
days sessions. and 1t was expected
that definite action would be taken re-
garding the organization of a chapter
at Lansford. It was brought out this
morning that the membership of the
grand chapter now is considerably
more than 1000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-21
TH0RS0N HEADS
COMMITTEE TO
MAKE CAMPAIGN
The Republican Convention
Names Body to Conduct
Burtness' Fight.

Yesterday during the Republican
district convention a campaign com
mittee was appointed to plan and con.
duct o. B. Burtness' congressional
campaign, and last night the commit
tee met for the purpose Of organic
ing. p. o. Thorson was elected chair
q and Robert Westacott treasurer,
while A. ]. B%utterwick of. Minnewau-
kan, assistant states attorney Of Ben
son county. and one time private sec
rotary to the late Congressman H. 7.
Helgesen, was elected secretary.
Members Of the campaign commit
tee are:
cass County-R. M. Pollock Of Far
Cavalier county-Geo. W. Price,
Langdon.
Grand Forks County,. o. Thor
son. Grand Forks.
Nelson County-Carl N. Erich. La
Pembina county-Henry G. Wick,
Cavalier.
Ramsey .county-R. ]. Bice. Devils
Lake.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-21

The flying squadron of solicitors
which was out bright and early his
morning in the business districts OF
the city canvassing for the Red Cross
campaign fund met with success, and
on every hand have found the people
approached ready to do their share
toward backing up the Red Cross In
its work.
The committees will continue their
lively work Of soliciting tomorrow and
Saturday and by Sunday hope to have
reached the goal Of 100000 which has
been set as the amount Grand Forks
should contribute to North Dakota's
share of the hundred million dollar
fund. now asked by Congress for
furtherinE the Red Cross activities at
home and abroad.
Harvester Company Donates.
Chief. among the big donations OF
the day was that secured from the
local branch. of the international Har-
home ONCE in Chicago. CAV to the
local workers a check for $500. The
international Harvester company's
subscription to he Red Cross was
$3.50, 900, divided among its branches
according to the number OF employees
in each branch. This check for $500
was over and above any individual
0uOSCTlpI1Ou6 lila WCAo 4AVVN "
omcfals and assistants employed in
the local branch, many Of whom con-
tPibuted generously.
Government Does Not Help Wounded.
The statement that h wounded on
the battlefelds r cared for by the
Red Cross has been questioned IN
several quarters, many claiming that
the government is compelled to care
for It's wounded and i'll soldiers; in
the war zones. Any doubt as to the
veracity of this statement was set at
rest by Captain Pirt who addressed
the war meeting al the auditorium
last night. and who is In a position,
from his own hospital experiences on
the battlefield, to talk authoritatively
on the work Of the Red Cross under
war conditions. Captain Pirt said
that the government did supply med
teal aid and service for the men, but
based only on conditions of healthy
men, but all Of the accessories tina