The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-20

, Of many floats. nurses. both whit,
and oolored. the allied flag bearer,
with unfurled French, Belgian, Brit
ish. italian and American flags. The
committee of one hundred repre-
sentative men also marched in this
division. by this sign we help~--ths
Red Cross" was the title of large
banner that led the way. and foat
following portrayed the nurse on the
battlefield, dealing out "motherls
care"
The Red Cross-the sign of mercy
---wus placed on the top OF the world
many times during the parade. This
token that r. recognized In all the
civilized parts OF the world was plant
ed on the top of globes on many OF
the floats.
Present Unique Feature
A feature OF the parade was the
stunt OF the Richmond Rotary club
This body OF citizens carried huge
Red Cross flag stretched out and their
entreaties TO the spectators. Help the
Red Cross. give your loose change.
resulted in contributions amounting
to 1903. Pennies, nickeIs. dimes,
quarters and bills few from every
direction into the Red Cross banner.
Passing the large apartment house at
the corner of Franklin and Laurel
streets contributions poured down
Ike rain.
The school children Of both the
white and colored schools also played
a prominent part in the parade. Many
OF the schools presented human Red
Crosses Small tots and older chill
dren tedecked themselves. in red and
white ribbons and colors, while 9TH
ers walked rs nurses.
These small patriots marched IN
steady lines chanting war songs and
hymns ard tho music from these
choruses showed no small amount Of
enthusiasm one bunch of school
chofristers was seated on large truck
beside a PLAYER piano. and the way
they rang out over There" Keep
the Home FIRES Burning Smile.
Smile. Smile@ "Goodby RrondwaT
Hello France +" and all the other war
songs thrilled the most apathetic
spectator.
The mothers service division seem
81 IN have grown nightly since the
thrift day parade, but these patrf-
otto women marched with no unsteady
or lessened step Instead they NOV
ed along with pride and a glory that
they had sent n fighter 70 the war.
NCfsuirr's Unit,
Heading the Memorial hospital
nursese were the ambulauces from the
base hospital and the NcGure's unit.
commanded nv Major Stuart Mcclure.
The Memorial hospital nursese in
cluded the knltters division. clerical.
packers. home service, and the in
structregses and the volunteers. An
wore the regulation Red Cross nurse
uniform
The department stores of the city
lent his hand to the success Of the
! pageant. Hundreds Of girls from the
stores we're in the line Of march AZ
! nurses. These were headed hy the
Miller and Rhoads unit. followed by
! the Thalhimer, kaufman. Cohen and
Mosby divisions Not one of these
J was a Stacker but marched with No
uncertain pride The StcnoEraphers
! a association also turned out IN ful
| force. The Stone Motor Car Com,
! panv's float was unique Their com
| nany was 90 per cent in all the loans
/ The A. r e Goat was the mos
striking of the many features, Thu
many delicacies, including fruits
sweets and smokes were surroundef
! by the nurses. who were offering them
| to the wounded soldiers, This foa
elected much applause.
| The fathers division was alst
swarming with patriotic citizens
! Harry NJ Smith. If commanded thi
| com panv who marched with steI
that sh eseed that they we're ready t.
step into the breaches when needed
4 The Business Mems club was also on
in full mum her The L. G.. r. r r a
81 Patrick's lodge. ~ the / o. O. r
were also in line.
The war relief organizations Of Bol
Air, the z ", C. A. and Westhamp
ton were also represented. The HON
Defense league. that has stepped IN
10 the ga pa left by the Howitzers
Cirays' and Rlues' also marched witt
a reinsurance to the applauders The
were followed by the 314 tnfantr
hand, and the Aviation camp squad
The Richmond college battalion, an
4 the nurses from Westhsmpton college
breathed the same spirit of servic
that has marked their service to tn
government thus far.
The Fest Dressed Woman in III
/ World" was the phrase on a car
rtaFe bearing Red Cross nurse. Tn
| spectators affirmed this by their hear
. " ovation
The John Marshall High schoo
battalion led the school children TIL
young cadets were without their com
: mander. Captain Munce, who is not
In the United States army
The colored citizens OF the cit
brought up the rear of the parade !
a strong way. Several bands. man
floats, and the school children in thei
Red Cross uniforms and with thel
singing. evoked much favorable com
ment