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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
NEW CENTURY CLUB.

4 war work service by the New Century
Club is gift to the public of course OF
lectures on gardening by Miss Emily
Exley, graduate of the School of Horti-
culture at Amber, Pa. These lectures arc
TO be on Thursday afternoons during Feb
r,Iary with the exception of February 2l
The first one viii be Thursday next at 3
o'clock, the subject to be Soils and
Preparation of Soils for Planting
1t NAV seem early for gardening, but
preparation for gardening can begin before
spring, and, as it is necessary for every
available bit of land 10 be cultivated for
food this year. there IS every reason why
every one who can should have garden
The New Century Club hopes that
everyone who possibly can viii attend
these lectures. They will be interesting
and instructive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

ont of the fears and the anxieties
nf fathers and mothers out of the broken
connections that are inevitable in war
time, there has grown up new depart
ncut Of the Young Men 5 Christian As
sociatiOn. the bureau "tor tracing miss
INK soldier and sailor boys
70 the folks back home, one Of the
hig tragedies of war is tho fact that thcIe
~ no wav of following the soldier sons
into the cucmy's country-no way. even.
of making sure that connections remain
unhrukcn One week the family reads
ard rcrcads laughs over, and pretcnds
not 10 wipe its ewes over, the usual letter
from the hoy IN France. letter full Of
hravado and eaicty, light-heartcd re-
counting of the details Of camp l.e,
cockincss about it's hardships. conviction
al iout the outcome of the war The next
wcclk the letter doesn't come. They
tell each other that IL has been delayed,
try not 90 listen for the postman ring'
aid refuse to meet each other S eyes when
the postman has come and gone. 20
the week Cirags bv and the next week
comes, and the next and the weeks after
that
lie may be in the hospital he may
b.Xc been Transferred he may even
he n prisoner Of war. He may be de'>d,
although they have received no notice
of his death They would almost vel
come that notice sometimes. IN thSir
anxiety for there is no grief worse than
s,,ch terrible uncert ainty. There is moth
ing that they can do but wait. ConnCc-
tiors have beer. broken rs completely
as fthe absent boy were IN another p!snct.
Then they remember that his letters
home have been written on Young Mems
~
the familiar Red Triangle in the corner.
Perhaps the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation knows something about their
son. They determine TO write and i'm
plore its help in getting into touch with
him once more Sometimes il is the
father who writes. asking that the bad
news IL there is any, tie kept from the
hoVs mother. Sometimes both father
and mother write, unknown to each
other each trying 10 save the other pam.
IL was these hcartSick letters from the
home folks mostly mothers, that led
20 the creation of the new bureau OF the
Young Mems Christian Association. II
follows missing soldier and sailor boys
>alnnt around the world sometimes, to
bvins back word Of their safety 10 their
people at home. 1t goes even into the
prison camps, 10 ascertain their where
ahouts. During the last month, the
bureau received 35 letters, and was ahie
"a trace 81 Of the boys.
WORK on MEAoRE CLUES.
No detective agency ever worked on
such mearre clues as the bureau OF
missing soldier and sailor boys must
do. Sometimes only the boys name is
given. Often the sole hints are such
bits ss these my boy graduated from
Vale in 1916" Charley sailed from
America, Oh the Espagne. June, IS"
s'The lad was in Ambulance Section Is,
hut dropped ont to try to enter aviation.
IL takes infinite patience TO follow
such clues TO the end, Just to bring
comfort To the hearts of anxious mothers
hack home. Perhaps only woman
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
ZWAANENDAEL CLUB OF LEwES.

The Zwaanendael Club Of Lewes met
at the home of Misses Clara L. and Mary
Wilson on Wednesday afternoon. After
the routine Of business which consumed
much of the time and reports from the
various committee were given. Miss
Sarah Marshall read letter from q
friend describing her trip to Hawaii.
After refreshments the meeting was
adjourned to meet next week at the home
of Mrs. Joseph M. Metcalf The mem
bers were very much pleased with the
demonstration given on Tuesday at the
Auditorium by Miss G. Eva Miller in
making war bread, using corn meal, oat
meal and white potatoes, instead of -four,
in order that the wheat may be conserved
for the Allies in Europe. A large number
of women were present at the demonssra-
tion and it is hoped that there will be
even more st the next demonstration on
February Is, when meat substitutes
will be her subject.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

Mrs. Maurice du Pont Lee goes 70
New York City tomorrow o. spend week
with her mother, Mrs. Eugene Shaw.
Mrs. Ice entertained at luncheon,
Thursday Of last week, when her guests
were Afiss Hannah Woodruff of Seattle,
Wash, Miss Margsretta Miller, Mrs
Brooks jackson Of ElktOn, Md, Mr..
William Newell Barnard, JT., Nm.
Clement W Miller, Mrs. Roborts Brokaw
and Miss Barbara Vandegrift
Society was quite evident in a.tsn5ance
NJ The Playhouse last night. In addition
20 Miss Diapers party. which Vas quite
large, the Scots we're all there--nr and
Mrs. Henry r. Scott and the n. y. Scott
Jr 9. Mr.. and Mrs. William J.. Scott and
Mr and Mrs H8rlan Scott. Andrew 9.
Cray was with Mr.. and Mrs. Jnucs r
Niclds and Miss Katherine Wilson and
General James RI. Wilson; Mr.. and Mn.
Leonard A. Yerkes were there with Dr.
and Mrs. Joseph Z. Wales, and Nr5.
Charles Rupert had a small party for Mis-,
Mary Rupert
Mr.. and Mrs. William Grisoom Cou
have with them for the weekend Mr.
Coxe's brothcr-in-law and sister, NJ. and
Mrs. Apple Of Lancaster, Pa.
Mrs. Robert r. Richards and Chsrles
Richards vent 10 Atlantic City, We'ne--
clav, 10 stay a fortnight,
Miss Jane Marvel is spending the --~k-
end with Colonel and Irs. Barnett st
Marine Barracks, Washington, y. c.
and will attend big naval ball this
evening.
Mics Marian Everett Of Ridgvray, Ps,
s visiting her sister, Mrs Victor du
Pont, I'd AZ Guyencourt
MiEs Elizabeth Draper entertained ~
dinner last evening, and then AZ The Play
ioltse, where her guests enjoyed The
iay Lord Qucx"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
EVERY MORNING.
Little Crystal Of Thought for Every
Day in the Week.

SUNDAY
! think that, looking back, IL Is our sins
Of omission that we most regret, the things
we might have done to bring comfort and
happiness to others, but did not
MONDAY
bad impulses come straight from the
devil folk say Don't YOU think that
perhaps the good ones may come straight
from God?
The building up of perfect life
Is fraught with grief and pain,
But when your castle tumbles down
Just build It up again.
"WEDNESDAY
It is rather terrible to live with people
who are so very self-reliant that you never
have any calls made on your help and
sympathy.
THURSDAY
"At all times pesslTnlsts may he classed
as cowar Is, while in war time they may
be classed as criminals. sir William
Robertson.
FRIDAY.
The sooner the better is an excellent
rule 10 apply TO the making up of dif-
ferences.
SATURDAY
There is a great art iR learning when TO
speak and when 10 be silent, and what TO
say and how 10 say it, and 1t Is an art
worth acquiring If we want TO live hap
PLY with people-cspcclauy relations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
NORTHFIELD LEAGUE,

The Mortified League will observe
Day Of Prayer by brief service IN The
Sunday school room of Central Church
tomorrow afternoon at S O'Clock Every
Mortified gill is especially urged to be
present TO unite In PRAYER that God
would show each one Of us what to do In
this hour Of the nations need" IS the
notice SAWS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
CENTRAL w. Nj. S.

The monthly meeting of the Woman g
Missionary Society Of Central Presby-
terian Church will be held in the church
parlor Tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
The fifth chapter of AN African Trail"
will be discussed, the specific subject
being ''The New Tribe" The discussion
will dwell upon Indians the native
Americans" Mrs. J. H. Crawford will
set as chairman Of the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
ALLIANCE FRANCHISE.

The Wilmington Alliance Franchise will
meet in Trinity parlshhouse, Monday
afternoon at $50 o'clock, and this is a
special meeting as il is to commemorate
the signing of the first commercial treaty
between France and the United States
Madame Ariel and Madame lie Comte
will present program OF recitations and
songs, and they will appear in costume.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
Women's
Organizations
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY.
10.30 n. m.
New Century Cluh, Current Events Glass.
2.00p. m.
Scott w. H. NJ \
23Op. m.
Ladies Aid Society. North Baptist Church
Washington HEIGHTS Century Club Cur
rent Events Class, 200 Jefferson t.. rect.
800 p. M.
Woman Alliance. First Unitarian Church
W. T. NJ : st Paurs Church.
Pastors Aid Society, Hanover Church.
Ladies ot Charity, Sixth and West streets
$50 p. m.
Washington Heights Century Club, Cur
rent Events Class
7.45 p. M.
Grace II NJ Circle. 2l09 boulevard.
Willing Workers. Central Church.
500 =. IN.
Caroline TatnaIl Tent, ID. Of ", du Font
Post Room.
Elementary Graded s. s. Union.
Westminster Guild, First Presbyterian
Church
business Girls Club, Y. w. G. A.
TUESDAY.
2.3o .. III.
Cesar Rodney Chapter, -. A. r., New
Century Club
Rcd Cross Unit, ST Johns Church.
800 p. M.
Wornens Missionary Society, Central
Church.
Mite society, Grace Church.
nillcs ". G. r. L.
Kings Iieralds, HARRISON Street Church.
7.30 p. m.
Rcd Cross Unit Ursulinc Academy.
500 y. M.
Ladies' Aid Society, Bethany Baptist
Church
". II. Nj. s. Union Church.
New Castle County, Graded s. s Union.
Tuesday Night Club, Fifth Ward Rcd
Cross Center.
WEDNESDAY.
200 .. m
Mothers Club, Old Swedcs Kindergarten
2.30~p. IN.
Mothers Club, Rockford kindercartcn.
Wolnans Club, kcntmere kindergarten
7.45 Q. m.
Wilmington Bible Union, North Baptist
Church
500 p. m.
Husbands and Wives Night, Fifth Ward
Red Cross Centre.
THURSDAY.
1890 a. m.
Red Cross Unit, st. Andrews Church.
200 p. m.
Ladies Aid Society, Eastlake Presby-
tcrian Church.
2.30 p. m.
Woman's Missionary Circle, North Rap
tist Church
Westcrieid Union, ". c. T. L.
500 p. m
Woman's Auxiliary, st. Andrews Church.
500 .. IN.
Junior League Night, Fifth Ward Red
Cross Center.
$50 .. m.
Mite Society, Union Church.
FRIDAY.
New Century Club, Warrick James Price,
''T'he Situation in Present Day Greece. 4"
500 p. m.
Woman's Missionary Society, Hanover
Church.
Rcd Cross Unit, Grace Church House.
3.45 .. N.
Junior League, HARRISON Street Church.
Junior c. l., Second Baptist Church.
Junior c. F., Central Church.
Junior c. f., Eastlake Presbyterian
Church.
Junior c. E, Delaware Avenue Baptist
7.3o p. m.
Girls Friendly, St. Andrews and st.
Barnabas', Marshallton.
Red Cross Unit. l'rsuline Academy
500 p. m.
Y. w. G. A. Industrial Girls
6.UU p. III.
Parent-Teachers Association, Central
Church.
Women Workers, Harrison Street Church
Scott w. II. Nj S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
He Wouldn't Work.

Mistress So your matrimonial life
was very unhappy What was the
trouble December welded 70 May ?
Chloe Johnson-Lan' sake, no, nam :
II was labor day welded 70 de day Of
rest--Life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
Y.M.C.A. Helps Mend
Broken Connections

If Don't Hear From, Your Boy for a Long Time the
YIN. c. A. May Find Him for You--Every Effort is Made
Locate Soldiers and Sailors Apparently Lost--Ihc
Red Triangle is to be Found the World Over and 1t
Follows the Soldier and Sailor Everywhere.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
NOT ENCOURAGING.

care you making 8 garden?"
That's what ] call it," replied MIR.
Crosslots. my wife and daughters call
il merely nussing up the yard. Wash
ington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
CAESAR RODNEY CHAPTER, ID. A. r..

Members of Caesar Rodney Chapter,
d. A. R., are TO respond to roll call with
quotations from Washington and Lincoln
at their monthly meeting on Tuesday
afternoon next at the New Century Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02
BELLEFONTE CIVIC CLUB.

On account of the weather, meetings of
the Bellefonte Civic Club have been post
poned until further notice.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

siow's your garden getting along?'
"Aii right. | haven't interfered with il
yet - .etroit tree IreSs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

Every little child's wardrobe must IN
clude an outdoor sleeping srrnent IN these
days. How else Is ne TO grow healthy anu
strong while he takes the neo lied nap-
This one Is cosy and comfortable and
mother can make 1t without any fr1uble
whatsoever. It's all buttoned to eta ~
that the little one can be laid IN u .slth-
out hampering or annoying INN n the
least. The hood that is slipped ND over
MS head, keeps not alone the head but
the neck perfectly warm and protected.
SOFT, warm, COY iannels are the preferred
materials for the making.
For the 2-year size vii be needed 3
yards Of material y inches wide, yards
36, pa yards It, with p yard IS niche.
wide for inside Of protector.
The pattern No. 9639 is cut IN sizes ioT
s months or ! year, and years. lt will
be mailed 10 any address on receipt "
10 cents; 2cents additional Tor mailing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

Mics Marian Everett Of Ridg~ay, p
ls visiting her sister. Mrs Victor du
Pont, I'd ~ Guyencourt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-02

Miss Jane Marvel is spending the --~k-
end with Colonel and Mrs barnett AZ
Marine Barracks, Washington, y. G.
and will attend big naval ball this
evening
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
PERSONAL.

Vim. c. Darcy, of St. Louis, was elected president of the Associated Advertising Clubs at their recent meet in San Francisco.
 w. L. Edison, son of Thomas A., in- ventor. has enlisted for immediate service in the tank corps
 Quentin Roosevelt has met and van- quished Hun airman on the Western front.
 Maj. H. H. Lay has resigned his commission i.. the 333d Infantry and Joined the marines seeking to get quick action.
 An official of the weather bureau at Washington, Cleveland Abbe, Jr., has been discharged for alleged pro-Ger- manism.
 Henry Johnson and Bob Robinson, negro soldiers, have been cited for bravery because in recent raid these two routed 40 Germans.
 It is said that the death of the Turkish Sultan was not due to natural causes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
GENERAL.

It is reported from Seattle that 1000 natives of Western Alaska have died of starvation during the summer
 President Wilson has replied in happily phrased letter to Great Brit aims felicitations on the Fourth.
 The new malady playing havoc with German forces is said to be due to a shortage of soap. It is called ''trico- fita."
 Contracts have been awarded by Chairman Hurley for the construction of 92 army transports.
 Seismographs at George .own univer- sity, Washington, recorded a series of earth shocks at distance of 2,5OO miles,.
 Allied authorities have asked Theo- dore Roosevelt to come to Ireland and reconcile the people to the conscrip- tion law.
 Secretary Lane has announced his intention of giving farm to every soldier on his return from Europe.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
FRENCH BOY SCOUTS BRAVE.

A letter to Chief Scout Executive James B. West from Corporal w. F. Bates, IT,, with the American expedi- tionary forces in France, indicates the boy scouts the world around are very much the same:
 Yesterday while on the road, met party of French boy scouts with whom had little chat. They even shared with me some little biscuits which they had for lunch.
 Hiking back to their much-bom- barded town in the rain, they made Q decided impression and very happy one. for imagined myself back again for the moment with my own lads of Troop No. 5 of Oil City, Pa.
 Some time I hope to take up the work again, with my boys in Gods country. Until then 1t is good to re- member the happy days I have had back home in camp and on the hike."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

The City Council of Marianpa has instructed its Light Committee to get prices on the boilers and other equip men necessary to install an independ- ent power plant for use in operating the water system of the city. The city already owns good deal of equipment and it is believed that with the installation of additional machinery adequate water service can be assured. The water is now pumped by the Arkansas Light and Power Company and the arrangement has caused much complaint.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
SCOUTS HUNT BLACK WALNUT

In making a census of black walnut trees the Boy Scouts of America have a new task set by the president.
 This work will appeal especially to scouts, not only as an important and patriotic activity, but also as live. interesting, outdoor job, which links itself with many phases of scouting.
 The government needs black walnut. In fact, black walnut wood is prime necessity for the prosecution of our war program of guns and aircraft.
 At this moment the entire black wall nut growth of our forests is subject to census classification for war purposes. In behalf of the war department, boy scouts are asked to undertake this black walnut census.
 It is desired to locate immediately all available standing black walnut timber wherever 1t occurs, isolated or in small groups as well as in larger lots.
 It is important that every tree of this species be located and placed on record with details as to its size and availability, together with the owners name and address, and such other data as is essential in providing the infor- nation required by the government.
 This information data, as collected by scouts, will be tabulated by the for est service o1 the department of agri- culture and placed at the disposal of the government. The government does not ask for old black walnut furniture,
 ut only the timber.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
toREleN.

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium made an air flight across the English channel to celebrate King Georges anniversary.
 Germany's substitute for tobacco ia composed of cherry and birch leaves. and are quoted on the market an high as the real thing.
 Many of the councils of the interior towns in Germany are asking the kaiser to forego air raiding. as the reprisals are too sure. London reports that sanitary condi- tions in Russia are terrible, and hun. dreds are dying of cholera daily in Petrograd.
 Word comes from Stockholm that rebellion is rampant in the Ukraine. and that Germany is sending in large numbers of troops. Holland has made many concessions to Germany. and will furnish part of her scanty supply of fats to keep away from the fate of Belgium. Germans have ordered that the Bel gians turn over all dogs of a certain size to the invaders. but the Belgians are killing their pets.
 Vienna is in possession of informa- ton that Russians will join Germany before they submit to Japanese inter venti0n.
 Word comes from Amsterdam that disastrous rains and floods have visit ed Gelmany and crop prospects aye l disappointing.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
WAR aREviriEs.

Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty. announces that the sub marine menace is now under control.
 A report from Rome says the Aus trians lost 10000 men in their last two-day offensive.
 While the United States has only 261,0O0 men actually on the line at the present time, the number will be in- creased to 500,000 by Aug. 1.
 General March says that on July 1 251.000 U. s. soldiers were actually on the line on the west front.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
WHAT THE SCOUT PLAN IS.

AS scout the boy willingly adopts as real and vital the universally ac- cepted principles of life as set forth in the scout oath and law. This effec- lively influences the boys nature and character so as better to prepare him for that work which the church can best do.
 A scout promises that upon his honor he will do his duty to God and country and obey the scout law; that he will help other people at all times and that he will keep himself physical ly strong. mentally awake, and morally straight.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
UNDER NEW PLAN MILITARY IN sTRucTioNs GIVEN WILL BE
 CONSIDERABLY INCREASED.
VOLUNTARY INVESTMENTS
Wssa Provide An Unusual Opportunity For Young Men Under 21 To Pre- pare Themselves To Serve as
 Officers in the Army.
FayetteYille.-

Fayettevllle.- - With the object of developing as a great military asset the large body of young men in the colleges and uni vorsftfes of the country, the War De- partment has worked out the details of . plan to establish Students Army Training Corps" The plan will go into effect this fall, according to information received by President John c. Futrall of the University of Arkansas. The students army train sns corps will supplement, but will nos displace, the reserve officers training corps already existing in the Univer- sity of Arkansas.
 Gnder the new plan the amount of military instruction given will be con ssderably increased. United States army officers viii he furnished as in- structors and the students will re- ceive their uniforms and all equip naeni from the government.
 Enlistment in the students army training corps will be voluntary. The minimum age for enlistment will be 1S. Those who enlist thereby become members of the United States Army. hut they will not be called to active military duty until they reach the draft age, unless urgent military req sons compel ali ea'''ier call. A stud ent reaching draft age will be per mftted to remain in the university un- til the end of the college year, when he will De called irto service.
 The new plan provides an unusual opportunity for young men under 21 tO prepare themselees to serve as of ocers. or in other capacities. in the army.
 The university is now preparing for distribution bulletin giving further details of the plan.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

A two year old baby wandered from the home of its parents, MT. and Mrs. Melvin Hampton, of Wyatt, Union county, few days ago, and went two miles, after which it was taken in by negro family. The baby was found after search of five hours.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
PSYCHOLOGICAL.

The body of John Purroy Mitchell, former mayor of New York. but who died as an aviator at Lake Charles. La, was buried in the metropolis on Wednesday,
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

Washington.-A new protective coating has been discovered which will make concrete ships as durable as steel, it was announced by the ship ping board.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
FINANCIAL.

One effect of the dry law will be to deprive the Government of a reve- nue of $300,000. 1000 yearly.
 Secretary Daniels says the navy will need $3.410,800 for medical services for the coming fiscal year.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

The Allen Lumber and Box Com pany sawmill and box factory at Nashville was destroyed by fire with loss of $20,000. The fire is said to have originated through the careless ness of an employe, who threw cig- arette in some rubbish.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18
BRIEFLY RELATED.

While cranking an airplane prepar- atOry to rising from the aviation land Ing station at Marked Tree, Cadet Massey, a fier from Park Field, near Memphis, was struck in the head by the propeller of the machine and knocked senseless. Massey was not able to leave Marked Tree for three days. His machine was taken home by another fier
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-07-18

There was an unusual suicide in Pike county few days ago, when Ernest White, a 1}-year-old boy liv- ing near Antoine, killed himself by shooting himself in the head with a rife. The boy lived with his father and it is said the affection between ] he father and son was very strong. No reason for the suicide has been advanced