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The Washington times., 1918-04-15
MARSE|LLAISE IS
TRIED IN FRENCH
AT SUNDAY "SING"

Can you imagine three years or
even one year ago finding a group of
American people trying to learn to sing
che Marseillaise" in French? That
Is what happened at the second Com
munity Sing" given at the Central
High School yesterday afternoon
when more than 1000 persons came,
not to be enteTtained, but to sing and
to enjoy singing.
The War Department commission
on training camp and civic recreation
activities tried another experiment at
this second sing" and 1t pro Sed 1
mighty successful one. 1t demon
strated, too, that many of the com
plants about the ambiguous term "the
American public" are entirely ground
less, for a most representative Ameri-
can public spent an afternoon with no
program offered them, no diversion
other than the one they themselves
provided, disproving the theory that
We are body of passive spectators,
with no resources within ourselves.
Army and Navy PFttcd.
True, there was a challenge offered
IN a contest between the army and the
navy. The army was represented by
Kenneth Clark, the popular song lead
er OF Camp Meade, and the navy by
Gilbert Wilson. the song leader of
Quantico, who has a smile and a man.
ner that have won his public here COM
pletely. The championship, however,
was net decided. Mr.. Wilson had es-
tablished a certain song the week be-
fore. and when Mr.. Clark gave it in
' another manner the public" would
have none of it. Mr. Clark scored a
victory, though. in the way he drew a
somewhat shy male contingent into
the contest by giving/them certain ac-
cented words to sing out with a zest
that quite awoke the echoes Of the
place.
The joy Of all the people in the sing
ing seemed a proved fact, for the
many who filled every seat, with some
standing, not one left before the pro-
gram was completed. The most sig
nihcant fact. musically, is the taste
and feeling that these song leaders
manage to bring out in so large and
inexperienced a body of singers. No
little of the success of the day was
que to Mrs. Gilbert Wilson at the
piano.
Gilbert Wilson Sings.
solo. singing with impressive effect
Fong by Sir Edgar Elgar, THE Land
Of Hope and Glory" a song that has
become almost a national anthem to
England and is very dear to the Brit
ish people.
The committee found 1t impossible
to obtain the services OF the Commu-
E{ty Orchestra for more than every
ether Sunday. but it is thought 1t can |
be feature of these occasions at |
least that often. The degree OF un- |
certainty as to the part the audience |
is to play on the programs should |
whet the interest. To feel all the re-
sponsibility. as yesterday, will be an
incentive to lend hearty voices TO
R-s the hearts of those who are
to keep the home fires burning" for
that Is what il is all about-and big
ger things are promised for the fu-
ture. J. MacB.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
SIC Sale of
House.
furnishings

Co Aoi uCooAy
Choice of Any Article In This
List for SIC.
Glass Shelves, for bath
rooms, with nIckel-plated
brackets.
One dozen Crystal Glass Ice
Tea Tumblers: large size.
Cut Glass Sugar and Cream
Sets.
Cut Glass Bud Vases.
Nickel-plated Combination
Tumoler and Tooth Brush
Set OF six Aluminium Ia
blespoons.
Large size Alcohol Cooking
Sets, consisting OF one COW
cred tin saucepan, one stand
and four cans of alcohol.
Crystal Glass Wash Boards,
good size: strongly made
wooden frames.
One dozen large size sheets
Tar Paper. for packing away
clothes, etc.
Steel Garden Hoes, strong
and durable: long handle.
Malleable Iron Garden
Rakes. large size: long handle.
White Japanned Foot Tubs,
side handles.
Seamless Gray Ensmeled
Rice Boilers.
Large size Gray EnameIed
Water Pals.
Large size Gray Enameled
Dish Pans.
Nickel-plated Soap Dishes:
At over the tub. q.
Nickel-plated Towel Bars,
assorted sizes.
Nickel-plated Toilet Paper
holders.
Black Steel Japanned Garb-
age Cans, with patent lock
cover.
Large size Gray Enameled
Coffee Pots.
Black Chemically Treated
Floor Mops.
Combination Hair and Tam
pico Sweeping Brushes: long
handle.
GoIdenbcrg'-Ba
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
$1.75 Chiffon Satin,
$1.49

36inch Chiffon Satin, with
heavy, rich satin face, firm
woven and serviceable quality.
In a full assortment of street
and evening shades, also navy
blue and black. First Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
esday Bargain Budget from the Store of Greater Value iug
$1.5O Colored Tafeta
Silks, S1.29

38inch Colored Taffeta Silks,
beautiful rich lustrous quality,
OF firm, heavy weave. In a won
derful assortment of spring
shades, including Burgundy,
khaki, Russian green African,
London smoke, taupe, old rose,
Eian blue, white, ivory, cream,
pink, light blue, mais. lavender.
turquoise. gray. silver. Copen-
hagen, Alice and plenty of navy
blue and black. First Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
Slip-on Sweaters,
$2.98 and $3.9S

Women's and Misses Strictly
All-woOl Slip-on Sweaters, sturdi-
ly made of all-wOol yarn, in sal
mon, turquoise and Nile.
Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
TO uNvErL coNRr STATUE.

The New York delegation will un-
veil Saturday at Congressional Gene
teTy a monument to the memory of
CSnEressman Michael F. Conry OF
New York. The fund was raised by
the delegation.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
$1.59 Silk Foulards $1.29

.36-inch Silk Foulards. all pure
silk quality, extra fine grade. In
navy blue and Copenhagen
grounds with white coin spots.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
Wool Sweaters, $7.9S

Women's Wool Sweaters, new
spring styles; medium and light
weight; all latest colors, with
white collars and self trimming.
All sizes. Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
Summer Curtains

Choice of forty styles and col
orinBs in pretty cross stripe
Summer Curtains: light and dark
grounds, with green. blue, rose,
red and brown stripes. Many in
the desirable snowflake. cord and
grenadine effects. 30 inches
wide. 2lz yards long: finished
with tassel at bottom.
Values worth to ~ pair at SI.:5.
Values worth to SO pair at sI-SS.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
$1.25 Silk Poplins, CSC

36-Inch Silk Poplins. high lus-
: trous quality and heavy weight.
Very fashionable for this seasons
wear. In all wanted street and
evening shades. also black.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-04-15
SOC Pongee Silks, 49c

36inch Pongee Silks, n supe-
rior high grade silk and cotton
fabric having the lustre, finish
and texture of the all silk pom
gee. The color assortment In
cIudes a complete range of street
and evening shades, also black
and white. First Floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Red Cross Notes

scrap books are very acceptable .t
ene local headquarters of the Red
Sross. According to letter from Nov
england headquarters they shouId he
MADE of brown paper about 10 Nv
Il inches. six or eight leaves an1,
NOT more than eight OF. in weight. Red
cross workers who make the hook.
are requested to put in the funniest
ano pest pictures they can find, remem-
oer1ng that the books are for men and
not children. They are asked to cut
on all margins and advertising mat
ter to put good patriotic picture on
sne cover. to paste in good Jokes and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

event at Augusta has been tha .,.,.,
cent pilgrimage to Aroostook rha-o ., -
49, wen received at every appearance
musieaiy this trip was a great success.
financially 1t is understood, it was q f,r'
fof ms reason Augusta is looked ,,,.
ms ume with particular favor nc ~,
laree a..a mere are always loyal and a
], usnager Harry E. Levin has con,,e,
r,aa arrangements FOR the program 80
~ - put on the best concert q, w.
year IN the afternoon a benes, ~ ~.
asylum.-Adv. 0'a'e Insane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

knowing that the success Of the Bel
sian Relief Clothing drive, under Red
Cross auspices, depends altogether on
carrying the message of Belgium's
needs right into every Augusta home,
Chairman Guy Z. Gannett has arrang-
cd with superintendent Herman II.
Stuart to enlist the help Of Augustus
Junior Red Cross and the other school
children of Augusta for thorough
solicitation of their families and their
friends. The school children have
gone in for this with great enthusiasm
and will unquestionably do their share.
They will make an especial effort to get
everyone to go over their spare cloth
ing promptly and to turn it in as soon
as possible at the receiving station in
the Purinton block. just across from
the Maine Central station. 1t is going
to be a tremendous task to sort and
pack this clothing and the Red Cross
workers are anxious to get an early
start on it. Several patriotic Augusta
merchants have signified their inten-
ton of contributing articles from their
stock-goods that are perhaps out of
style or shop-worn and which would
not be offered for sale yet which are
quite good and serviceable enough for
use by people in captured territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
COLBY MUSICAL CLUBS
Strongly Balanced Clubs, Orchestra
and SoIoists Will Appear at City Hall
Friday Of This Week

musical clubs will appear at City hall
Friday with their we'll organized glee and
mandolin clubs and orchestra will be
welcomed by all lovers Of good music.
For all who enjoy dancing to the snappy
strains of a superb string orchestra there
is an added appeal, as Colby boasts one
Of the finest string orchestras in the
State. As usual, the dance will follow
the concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Miss Olive Evcleth Bowditch enter
tanned her school friends Monday
afternoon at her home, 50 Grove
street, from 3 to 5, at party given in
honor of her 18th birthday. The birth
day cake was cut and served with
other dainty refreshments. After two
hours of pleasure and entertainment
the guests departed with best wishes
and many happy returns Of the day
to their hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Miss Zoe Stevens, who has been cm
ployed as clerk at Folsom's confec-
tionery store, has gone for an extended
vacation which she will pass in Water
vile, Boston and Greenfield. In Green
field she will be the guest of a brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter W. Brown and
children, Ruth, Esther and Edwin, of
Erie. Pa, are visiting Mr.. Browns
brother, Augustus Brown. In few
weeks they will go to their summer
home in Litchfcld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Kenneth c. Jarvis has enlisted for
three years service in the regular
army and left Monday morning for
Camp Greene, Charlotte, n. C. For
seveal years he has been employed as
a pressman at w. II. Gannett's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Dr. G. III. Withcrcll. formerly in
practice in this city but who is now
surgeon at Fort Baldwin, returned to
his station yesterday morning after
having passed a brief furlough with
relatives in Augusta and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

j. !. Sheridan of Rumford has taken
a position as clerk at the Bowditch
& Webster drug store. He arrived
Monday in this city and will this morn :
ing commence his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Naval Recruiting Officer J. f. Brown
has received notice that there is now
q good opportunity for landsmen for
carpenters mates. Aviation Branch.
United States Navy. as groundsmen a,
the aviation bases, this branch of the
service having been closed for enlist
ments for the past month. Promotion
is rapid to higher ratings after six
weeks training if qualified. One of
the requirements is previous expert
encc as trade carpenter, cabinet maker
or wood worker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

The Pathfindcr's Society will meet
Tuesday evening, March 10, with Mrs.
Mclean. corner Of Capitol and State
streets, at 7.30. All members. com
panions and friends are cordially in
Nitnd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

The Ladies' Circle of the Winthrop
street Baptist church will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. Edison Locke,
Gage street. Please come prepared to
sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Chief Boatswain's Mate Samuel Cole
of Greenville. whose duties are aboard
a Z. S. destroyer. was calling Monday
on relatives and friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Mrs. +. Il. Purnton and Mrs. Wal
ter >. Wyman were passengers on
Train Ga at 9.36 Monday morning, go
ing to Boston for visit of a few
DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Members Of Queen Temple, Pythian
Sisters, are invited to meet with Mrs.
r. ID. Amcs, 119 Cony street this even
ing. Red Cross work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Fifield Bros. Co. have just received
20-191S model bicycles, secure one now,
as there is bound to be a scarcity and
higher priccs-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Herbert E. Foster Of Winthrop was
caller Monday forenoon at the court
house on legal business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Frank w. Halliday of Watervills
passed a portion Of Monday in this
city on matters Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Temple re-
turned Monday to their home in Bath
after an orer-Sunday visit with Au-
gusta friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Joseph Dion and Edward Fostel
were visitors Monday in Portland OF
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
LOCAL NOTICE

A new Shoe Repair Shop at No. $
Willow street. Work done by the Good
year System. Best Stock. Best Work,
Prompt Service. Open evenings. H.
w. LORING. mar12eod2wa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Miss Louise Davies announces an
Easter sale Of cards. decorated pot
terry. basketware. etc. at her studio. 10
Stone street, ON "Wednesday. March 20.
from 10 A. n, to r. NJ. mch1Sd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

Mrs. Frances IT. Miller of Portland
is in Augusta for a few days. the
guest of Gen. and Mrs. Will C, Miller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
Cured without pain

Safe. easy treatment, based
on 20 years successful prac-
tice in Maine. Cure guaran-
teed. No operation or de-
tention from business. Free
consultation, free letter.
Or. c. T. ElSkE
Specialist on Diseasesof Recfum
- Pleasant Az. " oodf' =, Portland
New Dewitt House. Lewiston
Saturdays 10 am TO ! Pm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

anecdotes, and, if they desire. TO add
a personal touch by a little printing
nicely done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19

E. Q. Whitmore of Portland was a
business caller Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Earl Hubbard Of West Washington
was visitor, Monday, in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-19
CITY OF AUGUSTA
STATEMENT OF THE CITY AUDITOR

Il.
Ito Honorable Mayor Council:
herewith Of tho City
bills
Liabilities these FEB
Respect eubnit
=
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-06
A. D. CHAYTOR, JR., I'LL,
GOES TO NEW MEXICO
Young Wilmington Lawyer Or
dered to Albuquerque by
His Doctor.

Armon ID. Chaytor, lr.. member of
the New Castle county bar, and an active
practitioner of the law, has closed his
affairs here and gone to Alberququc New
Mexico where he will make his home in
the future
Mr. Chaytor has been in i'll health for
several months. and his physician recently
ordered him to the southwestern country,
where the temperature is more nearly
equitable. the climate VOID of moisture
and the air more highly rare cd
The doctor IN directing MIR. Chaytor
to seek new climate and open living con-
ditions expressed the he + that would
hardly be probable that he could return
here and take up his home again
Mr.. Chaytors decision to 90 10 New
Mexico was evidently reached quickly,
and the news of his departure was sur
prise to most WilmIngtOnIans. tie Is
accompanied by his family and has
already set up his new home in New
Mexico 5 metropolis.
Mr. Chavtor was one Of the younger
members of the New Castle bar, but had
built up quite a clientele, and was rated
highly as an attorney at law Mr.. Chaytor
was formerly deputy encouragement of
the State, and two years ago was Demo
cratic candidate for encouragement HIS
Republican opponent was elected by a
small majority, as were the other leading
candidates on the same ticket
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-06
CHESTERTOWN, MD.
Special Correspondence of Every Even

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Ches.eItowu, Md, Aug Ga bold
thief went TO the garage Of Charles ID.
Wood. living on Colchester farm, one
night last week, and took his Ford car and
made wav with it. Mr.. Wood was aroused
from sleep by the intruder and saw him
hack the car out of the garage. Tie called
to him. and the thief deliberately drove
uD under the bedroom window. looked at
Mr.. Wood and drove Of with the car.
Nalier Trew has purchased tie Bedford
litter property, on Chester river, near
The Cliffs, 81 acres and q commodious
home, for 81, 100.
James W Lambert, who recently lost
hlswife, will discontinue housekeeping and
move TO the home Of his daughter, Mrs,
j. D. Bscchus, on Front street.
Mrs. Ccrrinne B. Elliott, widow OF
Judge Thomas Ireland Elliott of Balti-
more and sister Of State Attorney Har-
rlson W Nickers, Is critically i'll in Balti-
more hospital Mrs. Elliott was spnding
rison u. Nickers, ST., here when taken
i'll.
Miss Rebecca Aldridge has returned
from an extended visit with her sister
Mrs. Paul J. Wilkinson, IL Atlanta.
j. Frank Connolly OF Wilmington spent
the weekend here with his mother.
Miss Florence c. Beck of st. Louis,
Mo, is visiting State Tax Commissioner
and Mrs. William W Beck
Superintendent of County Schools
Edward ]. Clarke has been enjoying an
automobile trip down the Eastern Shore
Rev. William Sherwood Of Rowland
vile, Cecil county, has been visiting rela-
tives and friends here during the week.
Six observation and wireless stations
hsve been established in Kent county
along the bay shores by the Federal
government, recently.
Professor Wilbur Hmons of Beacon Col
lege, Wilmington, spent the weekend
here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs John
W. Hirons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-06
FRIENDS. PEACE LOVERS,
SUPPORTERS OF THE WAR
Swarthmore, Pa, Tells President
it Will Go With Him to
the End.

Once celebrated as a center of pacifsm
Swarthmore has since manifested great
patriotic activity Ten per cent OF its
men are in the national service, and
citizens Of all creeds, including Friends,
have enlisted In Company ii, FIRST
Regiment. PENNSYLVANIA Reserve Militia.
More than 90 per cent OF the Swarth-
more Quakcrs are openly supporting the
war. Tn, hurches and other organlza-
tons. To the number Of 2S, have organlz-
ed into q community war council 70 CO.
ordinate patriotic activities One branch
of the council work IS q vigilance com
mittee, to investigate propaganda and
profiteerlng
On SUNDAY evening, July 2S, the council
held the first OF a series OF community
patriotic services IN the open air, which
was the largest and most representative
community gathering in Swarthmore
history A declaration Of loyalty TO the
war and 10 the President was adopted, IN
which the President rs declared 10 have
written for all mankind q new Declara-
tion of Independence.
The address said further There Is no
voice heard among US except the voice OF
sincere patriotism, and Of whole-hearted
devotion 10 the holy enterprise Ia which
America is at present engaged We are
proud Of the part that our country Is
taking In the cause Of the world-freedom
Our hearts, our arms, our goods, our lives
are entirely al your command for the
support OF this righteous war We are
prepared TO 60 with YOU 10 the end Al
though we live In d historically peace
loving neighborhood. We seek no peace
that comes short Of breaking completely
and forever the power Of Prusslan mill
tarism, thus lnsuring for all mankind
justice and liberty and abiding peace.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-06
HOME NEWS BEATS PINK LETTERS.

Writing In a cantonment from which
our soldiers embark for France Ms. Anna
Steese Richardson sends THIS message
through the Woman's Home Companion
to all mothers of soldier boys:
'Just one word to mothers! Don I
think Bill or Jack or Harry is getting so
many letters from his friends, especially
girls that YOU need not write. Your boy
wants your letters now as he never wanted
them before, and this goes, no matter how
you parted.
"A bov of nineteen leaned over the
counter the other morning twirling a
pink letter he had just received. The
stationery NAV be white, gray, yellow,
blue or lilac, but the letter remains pink
if it comes from girl.
q Yes, she writes pretty regular, said
the homesick lad. "But haven't had a
word from my mother in three weeks.
Maybe she wrote TO Camp Macarthur
and the letter has not been forwarded.
'Nix-she thinks | don't care about
her letters. We never got along very well,
Mother and /. Brother Fred was the
white-haired boy in our family I'm the
kind that always gets IN Dutch. didn't
write home much at first, but now
"Do you catch the wistfulness of that
pause?
s'The nearer q man gets to the trans
port which will carry him overseas, the
more his own folks and his home town
mean TO him.
"Many readers have asked me to find
out Just what our fighting men want most
And every man approached gave the
same answer: Letters from home :"