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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
w. A. Davis Dead

On Thursday afternoon of last
week w. A, Davis, eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Davis,
of the Thirteenth district, died
from tuberculosis. About a year
ago be had measles, after which
tuberculosis developed. He was
% years old and is survived by his
parents, one sister, Mrs. f. B.
Skies, Of Lexington, and half
brother, Earl Davis, of Bogota.
He was held in high esteem by
those who knew him. The burial
occurred Friday at Palestine.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15

acter and had many friends who
regret his untimely death. He
was just entering his eighteenth
year, a period of life when
every prospect seemed brightest.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Joe Joyner Monday with
interment at McAuley's graveyard
The sorrowing parents have the
sympathy of the entire community
in their bereavement.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
Burton--Chambers

Mr.. Allen Burton and Miss Will
lie Chambers drove to Hunting
don last Monday and were mar
ried at the court house, Judge
Wilson Enochs saying the cere-
mony. The groom is a son of
Tom Burton, living about FIVE
miles southwest of Huntingdon,
and is a prosperous young farmer.
The bride is the daughter Of John
Chambers, of the Leach commua-
ity. The many friends of the
young couple wish them a happy
married life.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15

will wnhus n two short come il e is
and att
h gu the Ian
display hroabew arabic here
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
Set Fair Dates

At a meeting Of the Henry
County Fair Association recently,
October 8, 10, IL and II was set
for fair week. Already extensive
preparations are being made to in
sure this to be one of the best fairs
ever held ia Paris. An effort will
be made to get Maj. w. P. Jern-
igan. who is a Henry countian, to
make a flight from Park field,
Memphis, landing at the fair
grounds.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15

just received a new lot OF ladies'
spring hats and hat trimmings.
Don't fail to see them before buy
ing. e. 9. Grizzard.
Miss Bessie Williams, after a
visit of several days with home
folk at McLemoresville, returned
to Huntingdon Sunday.
Quite a number Of Trezeyant
people came over Monday to at
tend the play at IT'S. and hear
DR.. Byron Kings lecture.
Haywood Priest has a new Hud-
son Super-Six automobile. Mar
shall, Nose and Frank Priest went
to Memphis Saturday to bring the
car home.
Cleo Chambers came home from
Lansing, Mich. last week. He
was just recovering from mumps
and relapsed, but is now improv-
ing again.
Mrs. George Murphy, Misses
Elah Sanders and Ernstine Nor
man were in Nashville the first of
the week to hear Madam Schu.
mann Heink.
Mrs. Belle Carter Vickers has
accepted a position in the millinery
department of NJ. Lusky & Co.,
where she will be pleased to meet
her many friends.
The ladies of the Red Cross will
give silver tea at the Red Cross
rooms Friday, March 10. Hours
A to 6; evening hours Z to 10.
Every body invited.
The Baptist Missionary Society
held a spleueid meeting Tuesday
night with Mrs. j. w. Murphy
for the study of home missions
and a free will offering.
Mrs. ]. E. Simmons and niece,
Miss Phronie Simmons, spent
from Friday until Monday in Full
ton, KY, With Mrs. Simmons
daughter, Mrs. Vesta Rudd.
James Hurdle, of Irrelevant,
who is stationed at Camp Sewer,
is home on a furlough on account
of blood poison in his foot, visited
friends in Huntingdon Monday.
NJ. L. Black. of Martin, was a
visitor here Saturday. Mr.. Blacks
friends will be pleased to hear that
he has received promotion to
superintendent Of the floating gang.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bramley,
of McLemoresville, were in Hunt-
ingdon Monday, visiting Mrs. En-
lily Carter. They were accompan-
led home by Miss Florence Carter.
G. E. Drummond, secretary
treasurer of McLemoresyiIle Ma
tional Farm Loan Association. re.
ports loans being closed now
through the Louisville Federal
Bank.
Miss Lillian Gardner, of Nc
Lemoresyille, was in Huntingdon
Monday en- route home from Nash
vile, where she has served as sup
ply teacher in the Tennessee In
dustrial School, and Tullahoma,
where she visited friends.
Under the direction of DR.. By
ron w. King, the young people
gave the play, The Merchant of
Venice" at the Its. to a large
crowd Saturday night. It was
well presented and the participants
were highly complimented on their
work.
w. E. Hudgins, of Union City,
spoke at the court house last Satur-
day afternoon to a fair sized audi
ence on the subject of the govern
ment's thrift campaign. On Sun
day afternoon Judge w. H. Swig-
CART, also of Union City, spoke on
the same subject. but to a larger
crowd. Both speakers made tell
ing arguments in favor of this
work, and it is believed did the |
cause good in this community.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
Town and County News

Ben Adams, of Irrelevant, was
here this week.
Mrs. Hassie Odem is visiting
her brother in Humboldt.
A. R. Goodwin and H. G. Smith,
of Trezeyant, were here Monday.
A. NJ. Walker, of Sugar Tree,
was in Huntingdon Wednesday on
business.
Miss Lynn Stone, of Milan. is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. 9.
Grizzard,
Miss Bessie Owen is visiting her
sister, Mrs. d. O. Holnes, near
Westport.
lack Jolly, Of Clarksdale, Miss.
spent Saturday and Sunday with
home folk.
Burt Oats Seed for sale by
Frank E. johnson. Huntingdon,
route three. 7.3t
Clifford Stark, of Slayden, an
/. t. ). graduate, is visiting in
Huntingdon this week.
Miss Mildred Teachout went to
Jasper Tuesday to accept a posi-
tion in millinery store.
Old-Fashiond Blue Back Spell
inc Books, the kind father used,
25c each at E. G. Grizzard's.
B. F. Morgan accompanied Mrs.
Sarah Howard to Mckenzie Sun
day and spent a couple of days.
Wallace Steele visited Mrs
Louise Hilliard and Mr.. and Mrs.
q. Nj. Ross in Jackson last week.
Mrs. t. NJ. Harwell went to
Westport Tuesday to visit her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Down
ing.
Miss Annie Lee Morris, of Nc
Lemoresville, visited her aunt,
Mrs. B. G. Crooper, here this
week.
After a visit to the family of 7.
M. Harwell. Mrs. w. E. Downing
returned Sunday to her home at
Westport.
Mrs. O. L. Hickman, of McLe-
moresville, is visiting her son, j.
w. Hickman, and daughter, Mrs.
Daisy Morgan.
Judge and Mrs. John r. Nc.
Call, of Memphis, came up Satur-
day and are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. F. Priest.
Miss Kathleen Lancaster spent
Sunday with her parents at Trze-
want She was accompanied by
Miss Bertha Edwards.
Specials for Saturday and Mon
days pound can Maxwell House
Coffee, 95c; large can Tomatoes,
15c; large can Hominy, 10c; large
can String Beans. 15c; can corn,
10c; box matches, &c; heavy weight
Overalls, $1.25. e. G. Grizzard's.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15

zens of that community are plan
ming the organization of a Red
Cross Auxiliary, a meeting having
been called for that purpose at the
Baptist chnreh next SUNDAY.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
Carl King Dead

Carl King, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
L L King, of Buena Vista, died
at the home of his parents Sunday
of pneumonia. He was young
man of many good traits of char
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-15
PHOTOGRAPHS


] have opened a studio in the
Grizzard building on First Avenue,
East, and solicit the patronage Of
those desiring photographs.
All work done in a workmanlike
manner and at prices for you to live
and US to live.
Better have baby's snSse caught
while it is young and happy. Get
the soldier boy.
Kodak work, outside views, ko-
dak developing fact all photo
graphic work done.
SATISFACTION GIVEN
C. B. LAMBERT,
HUNTINGDON, TENN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
GRAIN EXCHANGE NAMES
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
y. T.. Hooker Is Reelected Sccre,nr~
and Treasurcr-fIay inspectors
AppointeU,

AZ a meeting Of the Richmond Grain
Exchange yesterday, the following OH
GERS and committees were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
y. T.. Booker. secretary -trcasurcr: g
J. Gregory, national hay inspector; W
r Green deputy national hay inspector
Executive committee-W. r Sclden
chairman; w. D Saunders, G. W. Wing
he!d, ". G. Garter, y. r. Savage.
quotation committcc-S. r Bcv-
cridgc. chairman; 4. l.. Chenery. G. W
Winrneld, ". r. Selden. w. -. Saunders
Hay committee-R. l.. Chcncry H. T.
hasten. ~ @ Carter. ". G. Todd, T. l..
Sutherland
hppeai committee-Nnt Frazer chair
man " = Wood, George - Morgan
}. J. PrcgnaN, " r Green
Grain committee T. Bevcridge. W.
+. Terrell, Aubrey Hawkins, ". g.
TODD. II -. Harlow.
Arbitration comml,tee-7'honas l.
Moore, chairman : = B-yeridge. "
!. Lc:ew II. NJ. Martin. :, G. Digs.
Trade committee q. Carter. "
y Terrell " s. FIou-noy. w. l.
Lcfcw. J. Lee Koiner
Now memhcrs-w. @ Hrar., Edward
Hewitt, :. {! james. John g. Ander-
son, l. - McGcorge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
ARRIVALS IN FRANCE
F'amIlie. of Soldiers Notified OF Their
safe Journey
Overseas.

Mrs r 4 Buchanan. OF PINE East
Broad Street has received word 81 tho
safe arrival overseas - Sergcau, ROB
ert 4 Buchanan.
Miss Bertha T.. Mallory. OF Sll CHINA,
street. has received word Of tho safe
arrival overseas ~ her friend. Scrf,can,
Frank " Mowry formerly Of Camp
Lee
Captain william =. s,aoh. formerly
u member Of the Richmond G-ays' BAY
talon. has arrived safely in France.
according 10 adv!ces received in IsIch-
mond yesterday Captain stack is vide
~ known in local military circles
James i. Carlton, Of Richmond. has
notified his mother %: his safe arrival
overseas.
w. G. Jones, principal of Madison
school. has just learned that his son
Sergeant James 3 Jones. mas arrived
IN France. Sergeant Jones had been
stationed az Admission.
Mr.. ana Mrs. :. u. Craig. - .SiI
East Grace street. nave received
letter from their son, Irwin. who re.
Gently arrived safely In France
Mrs. Kate Dshn has received new,
of the safe arrival Of her son. W 7
Dahn. overseas.
Mrs. J. n. German OF 3l2 wcs
Franklin Streer, has received word o.
the safe arrival overseas Of htr i'm.
bnnd, John p. German. sir Gorlu.u
was formerly stationed at cam, ",
Ciellan. Admission Ala
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH
independence Day VIII Tie FIttipgly
obscrvcd-Gunn md Hnddon
to Spcak

Under the auspices of the Westhamp-
ton Civic and Improvement League, a
hitting celebration of Independence
Day Will be held by citizens Of this
suburb tomorrow afternoon and even
ing in the grove at stop 81 OF the
p" eSthampton car line.
y baseball game between the bache-
iors ana benedicts is scheduled to take
place in the morning at 10 o'clock, to
be followed in the afternoon by a
galaxy Of other athletic events, as wen
as patriotic addresses by prominent
citizens Music will he furnished by a
brass band during the afternoon and
evening.
Appropriate addresses will he de-
livered at o'clock by Julien Gum and
]. Gray Haddon. who will urge the
ceichrants 10 take advantage OF the
opportunities now offered each citizen
10 do his bit toward winning the war.
The officers Of the league are l.. T..
Dunsmorc president; w. Burton, score
tary; and II. G. Turner treasurer. The
following committee will be in charge
"i the celebration: =. r. Whitmore
Walter Schaaf, l.. r. Dunsmorc. John
Dicks, John Harris. r. l.. Yarbrough.
Albert Johnson, II. G. Turner and r. w.
Holman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
All Richmond viii
Observe the Fourth
General Holiday To-Morro,o in
Federal, Stale and City
Offices.

Business in Richmond generally will
be suspended tomorrow to do honor
TO the signing of the Declaration OF
United States of America li2 years ago.
Many demonstrations III various parts;
OF the city have been arranged. while
IN every section of the country cclehra-
lions VIII be staged. All Federal. state
and municipal Offices will be closed as
Will be the banks and many commercial
establishments.
The Capitol Building will be closed
throughout the day. and state bust
ness suspended entirely. Mayor George
Ainslie issued proclamation restcr-
day ordering the suspension of all
municipal business not absolutely
necessary. while the Administrative
Board will hold no meeting tomorrow
The post office will be closed. and COM
mcrcial Richmond generally will OBJ
serve the holiday.
The Mayors proclamation is as fol-
lows
The fourth day of July being de.
clared by the laws OF this Common
wealth TO be n public holiday. notice is
hereby given that on Thursday. July
!, 1918. the municipal Offices will he
closed and that work In all the city de-
partments. except such work as may
be necessary. which will he determined
by the heads of the respective depart
ments. will be suspended during the
whole of that day"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
FOR SCENT FARE
Notormen and Conductors Secure Many
Signatures TO Pcti-
fIOns.

Petitions signed by several thousand
people requesting that "a straight scent
iare be granted 10 the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Co!Hpany viii be pre-
scented 10 the Council Committee on
Streets Monday night when the second
nearing on the proposition Is
scheduled to bc held Motorincn ann
conductors on the street cars of the
traction company have been circulating
HctitionS Tor several days. and are
"aiu 10 nave obtained many signatures
Efforts VII! be made to COMPLETE inc
fate hearing before the committee
M7nday night. Several meetings have
already been held and the matter gem
orally discussed. Considerable opposi-
non against any charge in the existing
1'''N on thc street car lines OF Rlcn-
n"hd ma" developed In recent weeks
INC petitions arc being circulated nv
tN' ihptormen and conductorg on the
"'f"et cars and other places.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
WANT MEN ABOVE DRAFT AGE
Army Hecruiting station Issus, Coil
for Mcn In United Stnirs


Many men, above tho draft arc. nre
hccd"d Tor home service In the United
states guard. yesterday announced tn.
officer in charge OF the army recruit
Ing station. All applicants for service
IN the home guard must have nnd Drc-
NiouS training in either the United
states Army or IN - militia Compauy.
Men who have served on y police d.
pnr'mcnt or on It IRE department yin
also bo eligible
Following are the manner % tho men
VINO enlisted yesterday In the Uni,ed
States service:
Army James s. Raynor Faye,,e.
VILE, \ C., cavalry; Francis ! Nor
gan. IN. ladelphia. Pa, cavalry: Francis
i Fritsch Louisville Ky. medical d.
partmcut Nober, W. smith Louis.
vile Ky medical department.
Marine ccrps--Eobcrt L. lance
lynchhurE, Va; IIcrhcrt s. Taylor
iYnchburg. Va; Robert II. Brnn,tg
Greensboro, X. C.. James y Jackson
Washington. - c
Navy-k. f. Wingate. II l.. Glon.
ham " 4 Gatcwood. W r. Ernncn
Cecil Il stock aud r. + Gibson
ne list Of the applicants for scr
VIC" IN the navy is, necessarily In.
I coTnp!"t" The nuiuhcr Of ci,!isin,on,a
IN that branch yesterday was 20 lar
maj n" officers in charge found i,
Impossible TO compile i fUu lie, u,,i,
I late last night "'''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
WAR SAVINGS RALLY
"IoT'd People to Celebrate Fourth nf
'lueh' Arinory J0-MOrrnw
SIt.hf

iHchM'hd colpfrd pc0pl. viii show
.'''' b"tI"'ism ~ holding an indoor
meme al the E!Ucn' Arrnory Tbur.d,v
HiFhi from 10 - o'clock The object
"i me "ni"rta inn.nt In 10 secure
""'I"h '"r "ar savings g,annps a
u"''h "ill be at The entrance with a
"It" committee NJ Wofncu 10 Hccurc
p'''Ers from every one who attends.
''' committee hopes 10 Tscurc 200
p''Hft" IN iia nighi Tho committee
.H 'na't" ASH" ~ white fricndH who
nav" cmpiDycGs Ia cncruFaEr them 10
"'''h" IN rrrirBtrn WjIi furnish
"lHri' FOR tho affair. The committee Ia
'ha'Tc IN headed ~ II j. Wpud. prcni-
''u' cara .. perValI. rrnrurer. ~. T..
Hfnh'5 hotfc'hry. ana Jamrn Frnya"r.
manager.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
DON'T SEND PERlSHABLE
ARTICLES TO SOLDIERS
Delay I'm Receipt of Mail Cnu.es IL to
he Wasted. Says Postmaster
Thornton.

In accordance with 4 request OF tho
postal authorities in Washington, Post
master Thornton yesterday asked that
tne patrons OIL the Richmond ooGl- office
give more consideration to the fact
that perishable matter shipped to the
soldiers in training camps throughout
the country. would reach its destina-
tion in good condition only n few
instances.
on account OF the delay with which
the parcels to the soldiers must, neces-
sariiy. be handled" he declared lit Is
only in rare instances that matter. such
as fruit, can be transported to the
soldiers in so short time as to pre-
Vent 1t from softening 1t is, there
fore, practically useless for such ship
ments TO be made with any expecta-
ton that they will reach the camps in
first class condition."
II was also announced that A postal
delivery system to the mechanics. now
IN training at tho State Fair Grounds
had been instituted by the Richmond
post-o!Iice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
SOLDIERS CANNOT USE
ARMORY SWIMMING POOL
Administrative I0nrd Decides Children
of fairgrounds HIVE First Call
on Its Facilities.

The Administrative .Roard yesterday
advised G. w. Winfrcy. secretary of
the Richmond Commission on Training
Camp Activities. that the city could
not permit the use Of the swimming
pool In the Howitzers' Armory by sail
orS anu soldiers on Saturday after
moons and nights and on Sundays.
The assistant superintendent Of play
grounds recommended that the suggcs-
ton be rejected lie informed the
board that the use OF The pool by sail
orb and soldiers could not be permitted
" the facilities now provided the chill
drcn Of Richmond are to he continued
The swimming pool is said to he one
u: the most popular resorts" in the
city for the youngsters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
Order, ncpnir. to Streets.

CITY Engineer Rolling was directed
yesterday by the Administrative Board
10 have the proper party repair the
roahbch at the intcrs<.tion OF Ninth
and Leigh Streets. MIR. Boiling was
also instructed to repair tho roadhed
Of Twelfth Street, between Main and
Cary SircctR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
MANY WELI.-KNOwN
ATHLETES IN DETACHMENT

~
There arc many men among the 500
est NirEinianS who have won thoir
"phrS on the athletic field previous TO
donninE the uniform OF Uncle Sam and
49,, 'nen VIII compete in athletic and
track events which promise TO create
me keenest interest. There Will h,
boxing and wrestling matches tugs Of
war loo-yard. 22o-yard and 4t0-v,r,j
u'snes, a one-mile running race. and
relay race. There will he CARVING
races showing how wounded mon arc
carried from the battle field to tho FRS,
alo stations and the public will also
nave an opportunity to sec the army
AT play through witnessing hat races
centipede races. tandem races and three
legged races and various army games
Tho speed maniacs will have their
curiosity satisfied when the motorcycles
racers are turned loose on the mile
track. There Will be many OF these
races and they will be all that tho
widest speed fends can wish for
hesc races are under the direc,ion
or Greenhow Johnston. trial spin
ny AIT. johnston yesterday resulted in
his rounding the mile track in fortv.
tive seconds Some special racine W.
torcycles have been brought to Rich
mona TO compete with those assembled
by the authorities here. and the stropu-
Gus competition should bring about re-
cord maxim gbrushes
Thomas s. Whcelwrjrb. nrasiao,
the Virginia Railway and Power CON-.
pahF mas arranged to put extra c,rs
on the Fair Grounds extension 70 az
comodate ths crowds journeyinr our hv
street car. Arrangements have been
aaue 10 enable motorists to park their
cars within the grounds while vii
Messing the events
BATTALION DRILL. TO
FOLLOW ATHLETIC EVENTS
The gates to the grounds will be
open mt ii o'clock to the personal
!rlthas "f the men in the training de-
comment the general public being adj
"'ittcu AT o'clock. The athletic and
military events will begin at o:3O NM,
run throughout the afternoon onai, ,'
WIN the ceremony of retreat ,vhicb
VIII DC Followed by a battalion review
"t $50 when Adjutant- General 10
ahe stern will review the troops.
recess VIII then be taken until
o'clock. when the evening nerforr,
ancc Will be given. This Will he IN ~
nature or concert and theatrical
performance Of an extent which NAV
even surpass the afternoon exhibition.
n"hy DIE features are being arranged
~ Iouhn inc generosity of the artists
themselves. Manager Sim Allen of m,
Lyric Thcater, has secured tho 90
operation OF the artists appearing at
thc Lyric, and all of these acts viii
appear ut some time during the even
ing. Richnonders will be particularly
ia 'le appearance or the
gilted contraltO Miss Marjorie Hor
cum who has volunteered to appear
in song cycle
Credit is due r. W. Moon, of the
richmond School Boards committee at
inc framing detachment for his success
In inducing the military authorities 10
iurnsh Richmond with Il real war
time Fourth OF July.
Lieutenant Carl Helm, has been de-
siehaied by the camp commander, Can
tam Alcott Farrar Elwell, as the re-
preventative for the military authori-
ties. The athletic program is being
arranged by Lieutenant Newton II
Ness, athletic director of the camp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

htt0rncy-G"ncraI John X. Saunders
VII deliver the Fourth OF July address
81 Cape Charles: Assistant Attorney
General j. ID. HANK VIII speak on the
same day In charlottesville on "Inde-
rendcncc Day and tho Germans"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

George Bryan VIII be the PRINCIPAL
speaker AT a Fourth or July rally 20 be
held at O'Clock tomorrow night a,
Camp Lee. where he wi!l be heard UNI
der the auspices OF the knights OF
Columbus II is expected that large
,avmber Of Richmond people will TAX.
advantage of the holiday 10 go to Camp
f.se
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03

samuel wright. WnicI,man on
Mayc'a Bridge. resigned ycntGTdny. Of
f"c'ivn to-dhy, hnf the Administrative
Board directed CITY engineer boiling
not ~ I'll the vacancy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-03
ATHLETIC EXHIBITION At
STATE FAIR GROUNDS
West Virginia Soldiers Are Planning
Big Celebration for Fourth
of July.
RICHMOND PUBLIC is INVITED
Battalion brill to Follow Track
Events, With Motorcycle Races
and Thcatricals-Rapid Progress
Shown by Newly Trained Units.

undergraduates exhibition and
tournament arranged by the military
authorities at the Fair Grounds for
The afternoon and evening OF the Fourth
of July promises to furnish Richmond
with celebration such as II has never
been favored with before Admission
to all events. afternoon and evening.
will he free.
Colonel Patterson. commander At
Langley Field. Hampton Roads. has
promised to add an acroplanc exhibit
tion flight to the features already arr
ranged by the military authorities here.
The flight will he made in one OF
Uncle Sans latest lighting machines
during the middle OF tho afternoon and
Il landing VIII he effected ut the Fair
Grounds TO enable those attending the
tournament TO get 4 close. accurate idea
OF the finished lighting machines now
In use by our flyers in France.
The military authorities have ar
ranged exhibitions in battalion. com
pany. platoon and squad drills showing
the details Of the course of military
instruction given during the last two
months. Several of the company COM
manders are also preparing dcmonstra-
tions in the manual of arms and tho
Suits manual. worked in connection
with military band.
The military training at the Fair
Grounds having been OF tho intensive
schools with. Of course. n rcduct ion in
me number of hours given over to daily
criil. the men have become proficient
enough in tho short space OF two
months to undertake such drills This
VIII be the last opportunity to see tho
men now in training inasmuch as they
VIII be replaced by another unit short