Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-03-08
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very interesting letter from an ambulance
driver over in France. The attendance
officer of Montgomery county and the su.
pervising teacher also gave very instruc.
tive talks. After which Miss Gray showed
us some very interesting stereopticon views
taken of Europe before the war. There
were fifty-six present. representing twenty
out OF twenty-three patrons.
ETHEL M. BURNS
ORGANIZING The JUNIOR RED Cross.
We. the children of Potomac school, first
heard of the formation of Junior Red
Cross about the middle of January. This
Red Cross was started by Florence Night
ingale, an English girl. during the Grim
can war. Now it is worldwide society
which not only helps the wounded and
homeless in time of war. but gives help to
the needy in time of peace.
When we started to organize, our prin-
cipal, Miss Hauke. asked the children to
bring as much money as they could, which
amounted to nine dollars and ten cents.
She also made US thermometer which
had large red cross at the bottom and
at the goal small one. Every time any
one brought some money it went up. The
community helped us by giving a play, at
which we cleared twenty-three dollars and
sixteen cents. 1t was held at the Potomac
hall. On Monday. February rs. we chill
dren elected our officers. who are as fol-
lows; Miss Hauke, chairman Reba An
derson, assistant chairman Miss Darby,
vice chairman; James Bissett, assistant
vice-chairman; Miss Carlisle. secretary
Mildred Ball. assistant secretary; Miss
Humphrey, treasurer; Earle Osmond, as
sistant treasurer n
Before we formed our auxiliary we started
to work. By February 26th we had fin
ished about sixty-four comfort bags. The
first and second grades are cutting cloth
for comfort pillows. The third, fourth and
fifth are knitting and the sixth and seventh
are making refugee garments.
We. the children and teachers of the
Potomac school. wish to express our thanks
to the people that gave the play, those
who came to it. and Mr.. Humphrey for
bringing the ice-cream down from Rock
vile. JOSEPHINE E. WOLFE
Seventh Grade, Potomac School.
The RED Cross Or REDLAND.
The Red Cross Auxiliary of Redland
school, District l. was organized February
%. 1918. at II O'Clock in the forenoon. The
greater part Of the money was raised by
voluntary contribution. The first grade
and primer class armed with small white
flags. bearing the red cross. invaded the
village and neighboring farmhouses with
remarkable success. The funds raised with
the addition of the janitor's fee of Feb
ruary completed the financial part.
Officers were chosen and when the sig.
natures were affixed to the round robin,
the Red Cross of Redland entered upon its
errand of mercy to suffering world.
Outside the weather was not very good.
The snow was delighted to be falling to
celebrate this great day the same as we
are. Inside it was different. Old Glory
hangs full length in the upper part of the
room amidst all his spIendor and glorious
battles Beneath is picture of the Ma
donna and her baby, a symbol of love in
Heaven. Under this is the picture of Christ
bringing in his sheep. with one in his arms.
On the other side of the room is a picture
of young mother with her baby in her
arms, which some day may be a soldier
fighting for his country. There is a W. S.
S. poster which tells you how the Govern
ment gives you a fair and safe way to
loan money to it. This means victory. |
On the other side there is Red Cross pos
ter containing picture of our three great
est men, Abraham Lincoln best known as |
Honest Abe. and the Honorable George |
Washington, the high and lofty one. Crossed
in the center of the poster are two flags
the Star-Spangled Banner that has long
waved on high and has witnessed many
battles. and the Red Cross flag of mercy |
Below this is our present President. Wood
row Wilson. who. like Lincoln. is facing
a great war. There is a picture of the
Whistler's Mother who seems to be in deep |
study about something. 1t may be her
blind son who makes their living by his
whistling. This hangs just back of the
teachers desk
Our school room is not this lovely. but
inspiring company makes US dream of no
BILE deeds of love and valor and adventure
and the clane Of sabres. Of midnight raid
and despair. One comfort we have. we
know that greater safety lies under our
spangled stars and our cross of red than
under any other flags.
SAMUEL W. FINNEY
COMMUNITY INSTITUTE AT LAYHILL.
A Community Institute was held at Lay
hill school Friday. February 22nd. The
afternoon session was addressed by Pro-
fessor Broome He took for his subject,
war Saving and Thrift Stamp Interest
DR.. Sowerly spoke on 1.-THE Junior Red
Cross" w.
At 6 O'Clock the Willing Workers. Sew
ing School Club. under the directions Of
Miss Helen Erickson. gave free lunch to
the parents and friends Of the community.
The principal address Of the night was
delivered by Mr.. j. F. Van Hoesen. His
suject was Profitable Hog Raising" The
lecture was illustrated by stereopticon
views. Miss Helen Erickson made short
address Oh Household Economies Brief
but very interesting addresses were also
made at night by Mrs. j. F. Van Hoesen
and DR.. Sowerly.
On account Of unfavorable weather the
audience was small in the afternoon but
later on in the afternoon the weather
cleared away and good audience assem-
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