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The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
ENJOYABLE SWIMMING PARTY.
From MondaY's DnlIY.l

tFrom Mondays Daily.l
A number of young people motor
ed to lndianola yesterday. ehaperonei
by Mr.. and Mrs. Van R. Hatcher and
enjoyed a most pleasant swimming
party. Besides the chaperones the
party was composed of Misses Mar
garet Humphrey, Mary Brown, Lea
ore Anthony and Messrs. Ben joiner
and John Bell.
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DAYIS-TREADWAY WEDDING.
Miss Merle Davis Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, and Mr. Leon ". Trea6way q
this city were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon Mt $50 o'clock
at the home Of the brides sister, Mrs.
W. S. Asquith in this Guy. Judge
K. H. Hicks performed the ceremony.
The bride had been visiting relatives
at ltta Bena, Miss, Both Mr.. and
Mrs, Treadway are popular among
wide circle of friends who are eX-
tending congratulations.
s.
,.;. 60. -, ,.,,4,,,,,,,I L,,,,o
MISS oouie e. a. - 'o' iesui ; ''eu ,,i''t ,io'l'1
where she has been purchasing milin-
Ely i3t .ie 2Gno'',, tn S'Slg Shalaa ",' a3
,,,, %lso psee e,';sa n,Sa,i's az IAOe' ''s' '"''
b''"So" 0l'''ss ses
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c.V,zeh anu pIannG, ol ip,Sf L, ,, fr,.s, "SI "'
N the gaty yysteio%$ oa oan,,,SS3 am o
maze Inc p'nS 0oii'''''''' cav" al
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hF' ana MIS' :, ,rS w. S'l,s' f rtt, pl pona e,'
We1a ana ~ .. t Ne'9oi' ~ ~ ia Me- 1i'
r'sliea d! 'lle Ioi'1 W. ~ Cosa. -. .,,
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

''For years. my digestion was so
poor that | could only eat the light
est foods. l tried everything that
heard of to get relief, but not un-
til about year ago when | saw
Chamberlain's Tablets advertised and
got a bottle Of them did l find the
right treatment Since taking them
nv digest on is fine. Mrs. Blanche
Bowers, Indiana. Pa,
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. John Dodd, of Berclair, spent
Yesterday shopping in Greenwood.
4 =
Mrs, Fl. L. Walton, of Minter City,
was a visitor here Thursday.
81 ~ #
Mrs. Grady Turner, of Drew, was
visitor in Greenwood yesterday.
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Mrs. J. H. Fuller, of WhaIey, was
a visitor here yesterday.
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Mr.. R. w. Miles, the capable Pub
licity Director Of the Y. NJ. G. 4. 4 war
Service, formerly at Camp Shelby out
now located a. Jackson, Miss, spent
Yesterday and tod9y in Greenwood IN
tbn interest of the work. he made
this office pealsant call while here
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

M Lawrence Lauck of Swift & Co.
will leave tonight for Little Rock,
Ark, where he will spend Sunday the
guest of friends.
Lieut.. Charles Louis Myer Of Hen
derson, KY, is the guest OF ms aunt,
Mrs Morton. After several days
visit here he will leave for Texas
Camp. aa
Mr. Ed Poore of Clarksdale, was
. visitor in this city this morning.
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Mrs. A. F. Gardner is visiting in
Memphis .
Mr. & w Forbes of the Hudson
Motor Car Co, of Detroit, is bus
moss visitor in Greenwood,
&##&*
Mr. T. B. Parker, Jr., Of Memphs 8,
rarrpsantative of the International
Harvester Motor Truck 20, IS III
Greenwood on business
GET READY. >,
Now Is the time that your hens Will
,,o o,,lt or shed their feathers aus
10 oaass i rather slow and Nature
sbonld be assisted B: A. Thomas.
poultry Remedy will help your nens
= raorlt causing them to shed carrier
"a he ready to lay when eggs are
ana " ], tba winter. If this RENE
A. does not make good, we VIII ,,o
y ~ DUNN COMMISSION w.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE MRS.
X. Il. DORMAN.
[ From Mondays Daily.

tfrom Mondays Daliy.l
Resolutions adopted by the Earnest
Workers Society of the First Presby-
terian church of Greenwood, Misss-
sippi:
Whereas, on July %, 1918, it pleas
ed our Heavenly Father to call to
eternal rest our beloved member Mrs
Z. B. Dorman, and
Whereas the pleasant and intimate
relation which she held with
each member Of the society as an
officer and cc-worker, for many
years, make 1t eminently fitting that
we Should place upon record our feel
ing of appreciation for her faithful
service and her Christian spirit and
Influence, and our deep regret for her
loss,
Therefore be it resolved, That we
bow in humble submission to Him
who doeth all things fer good and
who has taken from US our co-laborer
to rejoice with the angels in Heaven,
That this society will ever hold in
grateful remembrance the patience.
faithfulness and christian spirit dis
played throughout her life,
That we offer to her sorrowing and
other beloved ones who mourn her
death our deepest sympathy in their
sad bereavement and pray that His
grace may be sufficient for them in
this hour of affIiction,
That copy of these resolutions be
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

For Group Sc Mothers"
Alt0ays Keep this Handy

zhe day of the Group scare is over
for those parents who Wisely 5eeP
To1ey's Honey and Tar Compound In
fhs home ready for instant use.
w. C. Allen, Boseley, Mo, writes; y
have raised a family, of four children.
and have used, Foley,s Honey aad a. Iar
the hest Group and cough medicine l
have ever used and have used Y Tor
eight or ten years. and can recommend
" If toward nightfali the little ones
prow hoarse or croupy, IL their: :breatn-
ing becomes wheezy and stgf1y, glVss
thern Foley's Honey and Tar CompounaI
promptly and 1t will ward of, an attack
of Group ~ s.rro
II you are awakened by ,,nnIl the hoaTss aTse,
IsnisySs HoTey and Tar Compound az
once Il will ease the little sufferers
quickly, cut the thick choking grpeathins pattIhSi
and soon they will have easy bfs@1aA~sA
and peaceful G'Iiet sleep. .
A 4 Every u&cS In o &xss1as
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

81 Won will just touch the corn or
ratius with a few drops OF 'Gets-It.
What a blessed relief 1t gtvea to
corn pains' You won't ,hd limp a.nns any
nverv minute. Then to see how
mat corn or caiius VIII come right
off complete, like n banana peel ana
Without the least pain. 10 Just won
derfui. Gets-It In tho biggest seller
among corn removers n the worLd
today, simply because II Is so won
,ierfiIily simple and always WORKS.
TIe sure you get 'Gets-lt.
'Gets-tt," the guaranteed, money
hack corn-remover, the only sure way.
costs but a trifie at any drug stors
Sold in Greenwood, Miss, am
recommended as the worlds best corr
remedy by i. W. Quinn Drug Go.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
LOVELY RECEPTION GIVEN TO
MISS ELEANOR KERN.
[ From Staurday 5 ItlIy


One uf the most delightful social
affairs ever given in our town was
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
MIR, and Mrs. c. Gillespie when the
san Souci club invited a number OF
tlefr friends 10 an informal reception
70 "Spnd Away with Smile one Of
their members, Miss Eleanor KERN,
who lett the next day fer France, Car
goi t0ns hrst Red Cross nurse,
Reared in our midst this young
lady Is loved by all whe have known
her, Having finished her training for
tn work IN Jane she had volunteered
Tor service anywhere, and did not
have ,ong to wait uEtI the cali came
assigning her 10 dIy, overseas
The many friends who called dur
.ns the afternoon to bid her God
speed Ia her journey were greeted by
mss ogsslu bee, VINO presented them
10 the hoaoree, her sister, Miss Mar
,aa Kern. tanding with her as was
aiIssps Eleanor Erskine and Lula Frs
kHe While Mesdames q. X. Gee, {, K.
Horne, E5bf Gray and Percy Bryan
made the guests at home and Misses
5ub liaman S,alne Harvey and Lea
Gillespie served refreshing tea and
dainty sandwiches.--Larrolton Con-
servatEc,
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
N. ,utulna that Does Net Affect tire Essd

p..srs. ot it5 tonic and laxative effect, f,A4A.
TiVEJg ONO QUINIEF is better than oI,iinady
aaa,;a;n Y and does not cause nervousness nor
g.i.as 10 head. Remember the full name ara
ioox for de signature Of r. w. GROVE S0e.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
OAK STREET SERVICES.

Mr.. VIM Clark will conduct the
services at Oak Street Chapel Fri
day night, The public la cordially in
yItad
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

LaFa g has won large circle of
A.5s.; anu ~
fisIGs, .,.b fo- the bappy couple a
All WE" 70
'bon '0'"71 #a4*
.,,. n,;l.,A
from Monday S Dally)
Mis- GereHa Cuppen, who under
went an operation SATURDAY az Iiie
Lacg Brinlley he5P4sal lot Ia: appslu,- "lala.
cts, is reported to be getting alqng
reoIy today Mer mother ana MRS.
Lou NcNath, who accompanied her
to Memphis, returned NOME Se't9i
6av
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Nv and Mrs, Jesse Quinn returned
NJ - g. c,t,,rda,+ md uara ac-
ilo'n ,,o,,foI MI hane by Mrs. Quinn's
sGa,eS'' e;anes Misses Hattie May and Lillian
49, ,nss snant fhe weekend as their
h,n,o wv p5asts
ho0'S #a##a
Mrs. J, L. Giiespie ,las returned ,si
from Ne% Orleans "here she ATTEND
ed the #onen.s Conference cS ol the
Gulf DIVISION OF the heo orpeS'
Miss AnneIIe tdet,nah' Mto ~ nas
been the guest OF MISS Maple haGh
H3man for TWO weeks, mas returned
to her home al lexington MISS
80, NJ
Mrs, joe Little ana aaugntef Mts, %
Robert Little, of Utica, Miss, who
have been the guests OF MRS. u y.
Rogers have returned 70 thef nome
~, A.,,
Mrs IT, H. liey anu eallote,l, - u
SunEl0W2t, are visiting the hoiie
folks, Mr. and Mrs W. ~ beii 1nlS
week s.sea
dale, arrived saturday hlgh{' 70 speho
Sunday WIN nef slsSeF, J. I. N 'nis ei'S'
MSS DiEie 1o"dX mas returned 10
hef nome III ba'esVlrte . aiIel d pie"s1
ant VISIT to Mrs. i. II. ochllllng,
,r,r
Bliss Pautihe wilson OF Clyseat ;:t
ppffuEH, alLlNGu Dhtulhe%S loi q 'A9iE
with her sister, mrs D. T. HAL
r,-.,,.
ME- ana MRS ) "A w lliiaHlS re-
turned TINS morning rem 1"eN'oh
Enere ttey spent tne "eek-eho'
Mrs Paul freeman ana c'li1Gteh II
are visiting relatives IN faflS' ie'lil'
t0f several days.
MRS. t. L. SIMS and children nave
returned from weeks stay at
Ovens Wells,
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MISS IanaIe Hale ol Iieeh'llie, Is
VISITING III the home OF MISS nate
be"' a.a..
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
N0rrCr T0 CONTRACTORs.

NUTIE y III NVN JNN = wv.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore
county. Miss ssippi, will receive bids
or the first Monday in September,
1918. for build ng bench bridge ae-
rcgs Mil Bayou in Supervisors Dis,
trict No. /, according to plans and
gpccif cations on file
This August Sth, 1918.
A. K B.EW, Clerk,
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

DESTROYS the maIarial germs which are transmitted
m the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. Price 6Oc'
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
nprrrY CARD PARTY.

Mrs. S. |. Gensberger entertained
number of friends most pleasantly
Yesterday afternoon in honor cf Mrs.
Walter Scott's sister. Twelve per
sons enjoyed the hospitality Of Mrs
Gensberger The afternoon was spent
in playing bridge. A dainty nee
course was served
xsas
g66 cures Headaches, Blli0usness,,
Loss Of Appetite, or that tired
aching feeling, due to Malaria or
Colds. Fine Tonic.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. w. s. Dundas left this morn
ing for a two weeks visit to hef
mother in Chattanooga
= = 4 Z
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mis- GefHetia Crlppen, who under
,..nt an operation Saturday at the
g gsaC Rriniley hospital for appendi-
sIis, .'l.. is reported to be getting along
eaeIv today Mer mother and Mrs.
Ian NcMath, who accompanied her
"a l1p Memphis, returned home yester-
daT
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. N. =. May and co,,-
dren are spending a few days IN BIZ
oxi.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Messrs. G. Fl. Clover and Tom Kir-
by motored tc Jtta Bena Sunday aft
eTnoon for visit with friends.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. W. NJ Simpson, Of Sumner,
v.a@ = visitor in this city yesterday
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
e6G cures Malarial F'Feger'

~
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

u tU3EI -TaWIINsF9 , tIITIlsT
A number of young people motor
ed to lndianola yesterday, chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Van r. Hatcher. and
enjoyed most pleasant swimming
party Besides the chaperones the
party was composed of Misses Mar
garct Humphrey, Mary Brown, Lea
ore Anthony and Messrs. Ben joiner
and John Bell.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
Groves TasteIess chilli Tonic

restores vitality and energy by purifying and en-
richina the blood You can soon teet It's o'Fe''s'i'
enine. lnviGorating Effect, Price SIC
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

MIR. and Mrs. Jesse Quinn returned
from Grenada Saturday and We're ac-
companied home by Mrs. Quinn's
nieces Misses Hattie May and Lillian
Who spent the weekend as their
house guests.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mr.. Duboao CLANCY and his mother
and Mr.. Van CLANCY and Miss Louise
Clancy, all of Rosedale, spent Sun
day in Greenwood the guest of Mrs.
Madison Baird.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mr.. Robert II. Young has filed ap-
plicaticn for entrance into the Naval
Aviation service. He viii know with
in short time, whether or not he
will be accepted
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mr.. K. P. Parish spent Sunday in
Charleston.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

" tbIH t4u' 8'"S y"''S' =
Mrs. Leigh Fox, Of sunfIower, was
q visitor in Greenwood yesterday
H d
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. G. A. Mclean Of WInona,
spent Wednesday in Greenwood.
4 q q
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21
DAyIS-TREADWAY WEDDING.

Miss Merle Davis Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, and Mr. Leon " TreadWay "a
this city were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon Mt $50 o.clock
at the home Of the BRIDES sister, Mrs.
W. S. Asquith in this Guy, Judge
K. H. Hicks performed the ceremony
The bride had been visiting relatives
at Itta Bena, Miss, Both Mr. and
Mrs, Treadway are popular among
wide circle of friends who are eX-
tending congratulations.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. s. ?. Roth, Of Drew, spent
Wednesday shopping in Greenwood.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. Sam Herman Of Lexington,
was the guest Of Mrs. r. Goodman
Saturday
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

SI.ss STEM dee. VINO presented them
in the hoaoree. her sister Miss Mar
a." - nS''' 5o,rnr ,,",'f F|skire and ipja Frs
i.,,a W. ~ Wesa4nps q K Gee. { X
'sIa rls,lss tbo l,',y, met t home and Misses
An Tfl.o,sn S,alne Harvey and LEA
Ja+,,,,s 1,',r ''t san5,y,Chas1(arr@lIto Can.
..I,,,.'t .,.,,
-~' ''>''> 4s.
,rg.,,, ,r,,asa,,,s D,i,,l
arr. n wT,IIif,r5 l,oi al bcr
- y Sa-
5ast rf.rrr Mrs WIhford was the
~ ae ~ n.nha,, Of our tnvnsman.
NJ - Y W,lI;ford We ioin many
f~,nnIs hara IN a<ferdinr sincere con-
'I..1.,-a, '.,@ ~ ~ ,ba h,Teayn5 family and
,,I,a, r,4atryas in thei,. pfeaf Grief.
"'''~i '''' 80 "'''N p
A., and urs n n Walker who
.r",,+ han hnooLrnoon IN Cincinnati.
- ayo aynartad to arrive home TODAY,
T&,y r.arhcI mrmnbjs Yesterday.
1Jr and Mrs. Walsar made the trip to
cincinnati III #%gSa ''2'o' -"'
sf.s II & nrCInvl,y ratprted ves-
+on4og fro,, e., g. Tonis v,h@ra she
snont about a week very pleasantly
WIN ie."''''S' aaaaa
oIn- II q rh,,o,. and Mics Tonisn
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Miss Fannie Hale, Of Greerville, is
visiting in the home Of Miss Kate
Bew.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Or, A. G. T'roller, Of Canton, MISS"
,ono to Greenwood yesterday To vote
in the Senatorial election.
u4a&H
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. J. L. Gillespie 'las returned
from New Orleans where she attend
ID The Wonen's Conference Of the
Gulf Division Of the Red Cross.
Miss Annette Herman, who has
been the guest of Miss Mable Ruth
Hyman for two weeks, has returned
10 her home at Lexington, Miss,
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. F, r. Stainback, Of Mintef
CITY, was a visitor in Greenwood yes
terday.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. Lee Simpson Of Sunny Side,
was a visitor here yesterday.
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

MIR. w. P. Holland, the big Clarks
dale banker, was among his Gfeen
wood friends today
The commonwealth., 1918-08-21

Mrs. Robt. Henry and daughter,
Miss Robbie, of Memphis, are guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ] Gearhiser for
week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
HOG ISLAND TO HAVE
ST. PATRICK'S DANCE
"Put 1t Over Club" Will Cele-
brate Evening of
March 16

The put 1t over Club" can give tips
Club" Is the organization of skilled
craftsmen at Hog island who, having
profited by the course of Government
training in shipbuiding at the First
Shipbuilders' Plattsburg, Newport News,
are now instructiny their fellow work.
ers at the Little Plattsburg No 2" at
Hog Island. The club consists thus of
trained and seasoned veterans, not one
of whom will ever sec twenty-five again.
while the great majority are well past
the terrific age of forty. Yet instead Of
admitting themselves ft candidates for
Oslerization, what are these superan-
nuated boys doing but up and giving a
st. Patrick's eve dance at Mercantile
Hall next Saturday night. And some"
dance it will be, unless all reports err.
I'VE believe that rollicking occasion
of this kind Is tremendous aid to good
spirits and patriotism" declared H. f.
Nelson. efficiency engineer for the school
plant. 80 we're going to forget our gray
hairs and 'whoop II up the entire eve
ming. Every mans ticket entities him
to bring two ladies and there's no youth
limit upon them"
Decorations are to take the form OF
ship scenery, 1t is rumored, one monster
piece of rigging measuring the entire
length of the room, Signal and Allied
flags will form the favors. In addition
TO the forty redoubtable Put-It-Overites
and their ladies many members OF the
Emergency Fleet Corporation and the
American International Corporation are
expected to be present
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
RIG WAR-RELEF SHOP
AT 18TH AND WALNUT
l,Exhibition of Work of Differ
ent Nationalities Engaged
in World Conflict
REAL BELGIAN LACES
MANY Interesting Features Make Up
Comprehensive Display for
n Charity

rbs largest war-relief shop In the city
"a one Of the four largest in the world
.os oficially opened this morning at
q. northwect corner Of Fifteenth and
~. ,nut str,Sts II is the latest war
.s,,sy enterprise of the Emergency Aid
AZ Pennsylvania.
The shop contains headquarters and
a, .otne cases branch shops Of sixteen
S,oerent war-relief undertaking. Each
sns OF these was given separate win
Sow in which to display It's wares and
make their appeals for funds.
/, Conspicuous in these varied exhibits
"a the Belgian window. Ther" was
shown thousands of dollars worth or
ssuuIne Belgian lace. much of II being
for sale, and the beautiful silk nag pre-
ssr,ed TO Miss Suzanne Silvercruys,
laughter of the Chief Justice of Bel
siun,. by the Poor Richard Club. Miss
sIlyercruys will unfurl this flag, an
s,act duplicate Of the one General Per-
shinr flies from his headquarters. when
ths last Hun shall have been driven from
her stricken country.
Mrs. George Wharton Pepper. director
Al the wool-shop exhibit, feels confident
that BY combining tile various war;
reIlef shops under one 'oof much Will be
accomplished. She thinks that when
oatriotlc citizens are got together and
sppealed to for aid they will respond and
Al n little bit for each Of the commit
tees seeking to assist some war-stricken
country.
The American Military Hospital No. 1
slso has a window devoted to its needs.
The Italian committee, Mrs. Benjamin
Miller, chairman. has fine line OF Ital-
ian linens and marbles. The French COM
mittee for the fatherless children of
France, Mrs John Markoe. chairman,
exhibits a most interesting line of toys,
bead necklaces and other articles made
by French children and wounded SOL
diers Mrs. Samuel d. Lit. however. has
charge of this display.
Among the other committees showing
various goods pertaining to their war re-
lief efforts are the American overseas
committee, Mrs. William j. Clothier
chairman Polish relief committee, Mrs.
Robert Won Moschzisker, chairman; kid
glove vests committee. Mrs. Dannen-
baum, chairman. American exhibits Of
-ophies, Mrs. George II. Lorimer. chair
man; surgical dr. ssings exhibit. Mrs.
Rodman Griscom, chairman French war
trophies. Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, chair
man Serbian relief committee, Miss
Nina Lee. chairman. and the British re-
lief committee, Mrs. T.. Burd Grubb,
chairman.
The articles on exhibition are for sale
at a reasonable price. The wool exhibit
will sell yarn to the workers, which will
be returned in the finished garment Spe-
cial demonstrations and addresses have
been arranged as features of the exhibit
for every day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

several months ago and the coet will be
about 100000. This contract covered
every detail OF the work. including the
elimination OF certain underground struc.
lures and the installation OF others. such
as water pipe and the development Of
the drlveways. lawns and tree sections
along the Boulevard. The work st.ll to
be done will be pushed by Director
Datesman with all possible speed, and
unless there develop obstacles now not
indicated all OF the work will be COM
pleted by the close of the summer
months. This means that with the COM
pletion Of this work the Parkway will
be open for it's full length from Broad
street westward, excepting for the Sec
ton at Logan Square.
The work within the section between
Broad street and Seventeenth street is
now nearing completion. and Percy f.
Proctor, the engineer In charge Of all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
STAGE WOMEN GIVE
WAR RELIEF BENEFIT
Theatrical Stars Will Glitter
This Afternoon at Broad
Street Theatre

Many of the most prominent theatrical
stars in the country will participate In
the war benefit TO be given at the Broad
Street Theatre this afternoon by the
Stage Women's War Relief This or
ganization has given nearly 10000 BEN
eft performances In the United states
since the outbreak Of the war.
The stars appearing at all the Phila-
delphia theatres will participate In the
program, which promises TO be one of
the most extensive ever given in this
city.
All connected with the performance
have volunteered their services. The en-
tire proceeds will he turned over to the
Stage women's War Relief, which has
branches throughout the United States
This organization Is directed by stage
women and women playwrights exclu-
sively.
Frank Nirdlinger. of the Broad street
Theatre, has contributed the use or tne
house for the afternoon. George w.
I.ederer. the well-known producer. and
Harry r. Jordan. general manager Of
the Keith enterprises. Will be the stage
directors They Will be assisted py
Thomas a. Love. Leonard A, Blumbers
and Mark Wilson. Al Gardner OF the
Forrest Theatre, VIII ne tHc St'Sc h'""
ager. and Julius Tannen. OF the Land
of JOY" company, will act as master OF
ceremonies
on account of the length of the per-
formance it will start at 1880 O'Clock
sharp Tickets are on sale at the Adel-
NH. Lyric, Forrest and Broad street
Theatres, and also at the Bellevue
Stratford. One of the features OF, the
show will be "a series of competitive
dances by the members of the Land OF
Jcy" company for prizes to be given by
the relief.
The musicians volunteering for the
show have received permission through
Local Union No. Il. American Fedora
tinn of Musicians of which Adolph
Hirschberg Is president
| Amy Lee well known by Philadel-
rhiana, who retired several years ago
will come out of her retirement tenn
porarily and do her Bit for the show
+ Among others who will participate In
the performance are William Faver.
slam, Miss Maxine Elliott, Lou Tellegen
william Courtenay, Thomas A. Wise
! Maclyn Arbuckle, Miss Gladys Hanson
| Carter De Haven and Miss Flora Par
| ker. one hundred bluejackets from the
| Philadelphia Navy Yard are to take the
stage with Nine Eleanor de Cisneros
! the great contralto, who is to sing
| "Rule Britannia The MarseillaIse'
/ and the "Star Spangled Banner"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
Toys AND GIRLS RAISE PIGS
tancaster Banks Finance Children to
M Boost Pork Output

lancaster. Pa. March 16.-Through
enorts OF large banks in this city
county who are financing boys and
s M, who. are willing to raise pigs. pro-
vton OF pork here this year Is expect-
establish Q new record, The move
'<;ppcxHter pcsHter County farm bureau.
emvery of pigs by the hundred will
"a .sarted about the LIST. OF May and
"a, seneral plan will be under the super
ot Farm Agent Bucher. In most
Xok oniw sne juvenile grower has to pay
S{sys the full gain Of his work, Last
similar pig raising program was
|6crnru out BY the Agricultural Trust
peny with wonderful results. Prixes
peing offered this season. i,