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Modern Woodmen Of
America.

Raymond E. Curtin and Hobart T.
Davis were initiated into member
ship in West End Camp. No. 12OS9, on
Monday night. The enlistment Of
Thomas p. Royston was reported. He
is now stationed at Camp Meade, where
he has been assigned to the Medical
Corps, with headquarters at the base
hospital of the camp. The matter CT
a change OF hall in the same building.
Pythian Temple, was considerd, and
the clerk authorized to make arrange
ments for an exchange with q camp
of the Royal Neighbors.
H. E. Garner was reported recover
Ing from a recent operation for ap-
pendicitis. State Deputy William Nc
Caffery and District Deputy Henry
H. Millard spoke with respect to the
class adoption in June. Mr.. Grouse,
Of Charlottesville, Va, gave an in
teresting talk on the Woodmen camps
in his vicinity, and NJ. L. Dicus, escort
Of A. r. Talbot camp, Past Consul w.
T. Trittipoe. Banker Daniel Webster,
Consul H. NJ. Gilman. jr., and L. J.
Kohlmer spoke briefly.
W. NJ. McGlinsky was elected sentry
of Central Camp, No. 1eo15, at its
Friday night meeting, to fill a va
cancy caused by the inability of l.
A Haus to attend meetings, and was
installed by District Deputy, Henry H.
Millard. Ten applications for men,
bership were received. Consul ]. S.
Higgins announced the appointment
of A. s. Terrier as Youth on the de-
gree team. Word was received Of
the transfer of Louis A. Miliard, u. s.
Coast Artillery, from Denver, Colo.
2 the paint of his enlistment, to Pensa-
cola, Fla While en- route he was
taken sick with a contagious disease,
but Is about to be discharged from
quarantine. H. B. Clark was painfully
injured at his work, one finger being
badly lacerated. DR.. John W. Suth-
erin and James A. Moody, team lead
ers, explained methods now being
followed to increase the camp MEM
bership. District Deputy Millard made
interesting remarks, incidentally Of
fering a prize of a service flag as a
membership inducement. A. H. Jde-
ger, F. w. Darlington and DIR. Thos.
Linville also spoke briefly.
Columbia Camp, No. 1898, added to
its patriotic investment by voting at
its meeting of Thursday night to pur-
chase Third Liberty Loan bond The
camp already holds bonds of the Sec
ond Liberty Loan and a number of
war savings stamps. G. C. Lanhan
was elected watchman. and P. ]. MUIR
ray sentry. to fill vacancies for the
balance of the year. Five applica-
! tons for membership were received.
The enlistment of F. L. Muse was re-
| ported. and 1t was stated that he has
been assigned to provisional Company
No. 3, Quartermasters' Corps, at
Camp Meigs. DR.. NJ. B. Croil, CT
Camp Isl, Fremont. Neb.. addressed
the camp. and District Deputy H. H.
Millard spoke on "woodcraft."
n. H. Millard, Samuel Kinds, Joseph
Probst, Henry Kineck, and Joseph
Gluck were named a committee by
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The Biggest Boys Club.

It comes as a surprise to many to
learn that the Boy Scouts OF America
is today the biggest boys club in the
world. The eighth anniversary OF its
organization which 10 being celebrated
this month finds 30o,221 boys enrolled
under its banner. During the past year
its membership has been increased by
over 10000 and its monthly rate Of
increase is about 1900. And in every
civilized nation in the world the Boy
Scout movement is almost equally
strong.
Back Of such a record obviously
there must be a real purpose, a power
full ethical impulse No other boy
movement on a world wide. or even
nationwide scale has survived the test
OF time or reached anything ap-
preaching the magnitude of this or
ganization.
The secret Of this success Is that in
its essence 1t is a humanitarian Or
ganization. Much is. of course, due to
the ability with which the movement
has been organized and carried for
ward, but this energy alone would not
explain its growth. There must be
sistent than the love for exercise and
outdoor life alone, admirable as are
these aims. The movement does not
in any sense depend for its enthusiasm
upon a war spirit, for the Boy Scouts
OF America, contrary TO q popular mis-
apprehension. is absolutely a nonmil'
itaristic organization.-Franc Arnold
Collins Ia Humanitarian.
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Sons of Veterans.

Commander J. Clinton Hiatt. Of
William B. Gushing Camp. No. 30. ap-
pointed Patriotic Instructor A. Van
ness Burst. Junior Vice Commander
James s. Jones, Color Bearer Will
lam Rosser, Lieut., Roscoe l.. Oatley,
Past Commander Sila: E. Robb. Past
Commander Arthur B. Barringer, Past
Commander Charles s. Davis, Past
Commander Gurnon r. Scott, Past
Commander H. W. Rutledge, Mai.
Frederick s. Hodgson. Past Comman-
W. Harry Moore, Capt Francis E.
Schippert, Past Commander Chaney
o. Howard, Levi B. Raymond, Past
Commander E. Albert Lang, Secretary
w. E. Garlick, Treasurer William F.
Wolfe, A. Z. DeGroot, William l.
Hooker, Thomas McEneany and Eu-
gene Z. Stevens, to act as ushers at
the annual service in honor OF Gen.
U. S. Grant. under the auspices of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, to be
held in the Metropolitan Church Sum-
day. April 2S, at S o'clock p. m.
An interesting program has been ar
ranged by special committee of the
Department Of the Potomoc, G. A. R.
An amendment to the bylaws to per-
init the auxiliary TO meet on the sec
ond night Of the meeting of the camp.
following the meeting OF the camp,
was referred to a committee of three
provided by the bylaws, consisting
Of Arthur B. Barringer. Gurnon r.
Scott and Maj. Frederick S. Hodgson.
which are required to submit a re-
port thereon at the next regular
meeting Of the Camp, which will be
held Friday. May 3. Mastering in
new candidates will also occur at the
meeting Of May 3. At the last meeting
Of the camp resolutions of coincidence
were adopted in the death of J. w.
Person. who died recently. and was
q member of Lincoln Camp. No. 3
The carnsisA to be given by Miss
Estelle Murray's dancing class Thurs
day, May 2. at s o'clock p. m, in
Pythian Temple. will be attended by
a large number Of prominent people,
among them will be members Of the
House Of Representatives and the
United States Senate. who have pro-
cured tickets in advance. and also
leading citizens Of Washington.
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Improved Order of
Red Men.

osceola Tribe, No. 10. Of Tenally-
town. Is back on its feet again and is
doing excellent work in that section.
Brothers Stump and A. Voigt are on
the care Of the tribe. @. e. Custard,
who has been acting as press represen-
tative for the tribe, states that his work
will cease on this date, as he goes to
Camp Meade omorrow. As he quotes
1t: Il am going to join the greatest
army In the world" May good luck
and success follow him throughout his
enlistment
The Trading Post, which closed last
week, reported that everything had
been disposed Of and that the affair
was a financial success. Reports re-
ceived from Idaho Council No. is
that twelve applications had been filed
out and that they would be presented
this Friday evening and referred TO
the membership committee.
Seneca Tribe No. II held their usual
meeting on last Friday evening. The
relief committee who have been look
ing after q. L. Mercer, Of Comanche
Tribe, Of Atlanta. Ga, reported him
a. convalescing. J. R. Gray, Of Osce-
ola Tribe. OF Alexandra, who has
been sick for twenty-five weeks, was
reported as about the same. Another
star can be added to the tribes serv-
ice nag. @. b. Mickum has enlisted
in the Ordnance Corps and is stationed
at Camp Wheeler. Macon. Ga. He has
the best wishes Of the membership.
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Eastern Star.

The meeting of Bethlehem Chapter
on Tuesday evening was fairly well
attended The social portion of the
evening consisted Of vocal numbers
by Miss Estelle P. Wild. of Esther
Chapter, recitations by Past Matron
Effie A Roberts, Of Esther Chapter,
remarks by Past Matron and Past
Patron Hilliard, and Past Matron
F1nnacom, all of Denver. Colo, and
an address upon the subject of war
savings stamps by Mr.. Turnage, Ot
St Johns Chapter. The second dance
OF the season to be given by Bethle-
hem Chapter. will be held in the
Northeast Masonic Temple on Satur-
day evening. May T.
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Consul v. W. Potter. OF A. R. Talbot
Camp. No. 1882. at its session Of
Thursday night, to make arrange
ments for an open meeting to be held
next Thursday night. Seven applica-
tions for membership were received
Burnley D. Harrison. Dewey NJ. Rad
cliffe, NJ. Levin, and N. L. Reintzell
were initiated into the mysteries Of
Woodcraft, the degree team exempli-
flying the complete ritualistic work for
the benefit OF the large attendance Of
members. The liberty bond commit
tee reported a successful week. with
the sale OF $50 worth Of bonds.
District Deputy II. H. Millard spoke
on "Woodcraft." Mr.. Millard's son.
Harry H. Millard, left Washington
last week with a Medical Corps de-
tachment for service abroad. His sec
ond son, Louis A. Millard. has re-
Gently been transferred to Pensacola.
Fla. State Deputy William McCaffrey
appealed to the members to make 4
special effort to secure a large class
OF candidates for the June class
adoption and brief remarks were
made by DR.. ]. K. Duncan. r. q.
Cowles, and A. F. Dobrowolski.
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Royal Neighbors Of
America.

The members OF Myra B. Enright
Camp No. 1881 were delightfully."- en-
tertained on Friday night by Miss
Margaret Hughest, a member of the
camp. who has been in the West for
several months. Her description OF
the trip through the Canadian Rockies,
the picturesque scenery around BanfT,
Canada. and the strenuous war activi-
ties In both British Columbia and on
the west coast Of the United States
was received with the closest atten-
ton.
Miss Hughes spent some time in
Spokane, Wash. and came in touch
with Royal Neighbors of that vicinity.
-Four applications for membership
were received. Plans for a class adop-
ton to be held in June were discussed
and the camp voted to participate.
Charles e. Miller, clerk Of West End
Camp. M. w. A. was in attendance
and addressed the meeting, and Mrs.
Florence Lyons and Mrs. Margaret
Millard made brief remarks.
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WE BELIEVE IN BEING HON
EST. TRUE, CHASTE. BENEVO-
LENT, VIRTTOTS. AND IN DOING
GOOD TO ALL MEN; INDEED. WE
MAY SAY THAT WE FOLLOW
THE ADMoNITIoN OF PAULINE
BELIEVE ALL THINGS. WE HOPE
ALL THINGS, WE HAVE EN-
DCRED MANY THINGS, AND
HOPE TO BE ABLE TO ENDURE
ALL THINGS. IF THERE Is ANY
THING VIRTUoUS. LOVELY. OR
+; OF GOOD REPORT OR PRAISE
WORTHY, WE SEEK AFTER
THESE THINGS.-Articles OF Faith,
No. L.
In thus brief statement the Latter
day Saints proclaim the practical
character Of their religion-a religion
that embraces not alone definite con-
ceptions OF spiritual matters. and be-
lief as TO conditions in the hereafter,
doctrines OF original sin and the &C
tuality of heaven and hell. but also
and more particularly Of present, cur
rent, everyday duties, in which self
respect, love for felIow-men. and de-
votion to God are the guiding prin-
ciples.
Religion without personal morality,
professions Of godliness without char
ity. church membership without con-
sistent conduct in the common az
fairs Of life are but as sounding
brass and tinklinC cynbals-noise
without music, the words Of prayer
without the spirit
IF ANY MAN AMONG YOU
SEEM TO BE RELIGIOUS. AND
BRIDLETH NOT HIS TONGUE.
But DECEIVETH HIS OWN
HEART. THIS MANS RELIGION
is VAIN. PURE RELIGION AND
UNDEFILED BEFORE GOD AND
THE FATHER Is THIS: To VISIT
THE FATHERLESS AND WIDOWS
IN THEIR AFFLICTIoN, AND 10
KEEP HIM SELF UNSPoTTED
FROM THE WORLD" Jsmes l:26.
20.
RELIGION PUT TO THE TEST.
A good test of a mans religion Is its
utility. Religious profession used as
cloak-and that too often reserved
for Sunday wear. hiding in part the
shabby rags OF sin-is but sacrilege.
In any attempt to analyze q religious
system or creed it is pertinent to eX-
anime the results OF its operation in
the lives of its adherents. This Is as
simple and fair as to judge q tree by
the quality Of its substance and fruit.
Altruism is an essential ingredient OF
a religion that is worth while.
IF A MAN SAY, I LOVE GOD
AND HATETH HIS BROTHER. HE
Is A LIAR: FOR HE THAT Low
ETH NOT HIS BROTHER WHOM
HE HATH SEEN. HOW CAN HE
LOVE GOD WHOM HE HATH NOT
SEEN? AND THIS COMMAND
MENT HAVE WE FROM HIM
THAT HE WHO DOVETH GOD
LOVE HIS BROTHER ALSO" q
John 4:eO. 2D.
MISSIONARY SERVICE.
The Church of Jesus Christ Of Lat
ter-day Saints invites attention TO iUs
work Of unselfish, practical, unremit'
ting benevolence. In missionary serv'
ice the Church has been active sine,
the date of its organization: and this
systematic labor. because Of its ex'
tent and unique methods. has attract
ed attention and stimulated comment
in practically all nations OF the earth
Actuated by q genuine love for hp'
manity and the desire TO obey the Di'
vine command respecting such. ths
Church sends out every year, hun
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tional Tent. and the State COM
mander. w. W. Adamson. jr.
Anacostia Tent, No. 6. held its
meeting Monday evening in their
hall. Good Hope road and Nichols
avenue southeast. The business was
transacted in the usual snappy man
ner. Interesting remarks were
made by Sir knights England and
Estep, after which the State COM
mander addressed the tent. the sub
ject of his address being The Real
Necessity of Insurance and How to
Get It"
Georgetown Tent. No. Z, held its
meeting Thursday evening, April
is. in Potomac Bank Hall, Wiscon-
sin avenue and NJ street northwest
The attendance was good. Busi-
ness of importance was discussed
and an effort will be made to dou-
BILE the membership during this
year. The State commander gave a
short interesting talk. after which
the tent adjourned. TO let the ladies
of Georgetown Review have the hail
for their card party.
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The Ashlar Club.

The committee on revision Of the
bylaws met last Tuesday evening
and completed their work. N. p.
Webster presided in the absence Of
the chairman, A I. Fluckey.
Two committee, composed OF nifty
each, were appointed by the presi-
dent for the purpose Of increasing
the membership. Capt. Skerrett
has accepted the chairmanship of
the "khaki' committee. and E. E.
Britton has accepted the chairman
ship Of the Jack Tar" committee.
Some fun is expected at the close
of the contest.
Maj. Gen John Headlain, K. C. B.,
British army. will be among the
speakers who will address the
members at their May meeting.
The musical talent will be select
ed from the several army and navy
camps near the city for this
meeting.
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The Grotto

Preparations are well under way
for the joint ceremonial of Kallipolis
and Yedz Grottoes to be held in Bal
timore on May q Monarch A. H.
Rogers will soon issue announcement
OF business meeting to precede the
joint affair.
Recent advices from Grand Mon
arch Edward S. Schmid, who is now
in Canada, is to the effect that a
number of new Grottoes will soon be
organized in the West and North
west His return trip will include
stops at Boise City. Colorado Springs.
Minot. n. D., st. Louis. Chicago and
several other cities.
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Odd Fellows.

MondV-UniOn No. II. Beacon No. Is. Lang
don No. d.
Tuesday-Golden Rule No. a. Amity No q
Wsdnesday-Eastern No. ]. Harmony No. O.
Friendship No. Il
Thursday-C Columbia No 10 Covenant No II
Friday-CentaI No l. Metropolis No. 1s. Fed.
ENcAMPMENTs.
wednesday-Mt. Nebo No {
Tursda5-Columbian No. /
Fiday-Masnenu No. T.
REBEKAHS.
Thuzday-Fdendship No.
FndAJ-Mirian No. G.
The ninety-ninth anniversary and
dedication exercises In the new Tenn
pie will be held Monday, April .;
only Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will
be admitted The Temple will be
open to the public for inspection on
Tuesday night, April 90
Grand Master Humphreys II Slow
" improving, but cannot as yet have
any visitors. ~
Covenant Lodge No. Il win cele-
brate their ,seventy-fifth anniversary
IN their lodge room Thursday, May
? They expect q big time and a
number Of prominent speakers. An
members Of the fraternity are cor
daily invited to attend.
Federal City No. 20 will hold their
next meeting in the new Temple,
Friday. May 3. at SD. m. Chairman
Garrells. Of the War Savings and
Thrift stamp Committee. has asked
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Maccabees.

National Tent. No. 1, held its
meeting in the women's Benefit
Associations hall, corner Seventh
and streets northwest. The meet
ing was an interesting one. The
meeting Of April 20 will be very
important The members are urg-
ed to attend. The State commander
is expected to be present.
Mt. Vernon Tent, No. 4, held its
meeting In Masonic Temple, Eighth
and e streets northeast There was
a good attendance. the service flag
which was unfurled in honor of
their militant brothers bringing
about a discussion which ended in
the tent purchasing a liberty bond
OF the third issue, for 500.
This tent is also buying war saw
ings stamps at the rate of two each
moAslI since the sale started. Sir
knight L c. Foster addressed the
tent: subject, the real necessity of
purchasing liberty bonds. Patriot
ic speeches were made by Sir
Knights cristman.s of Schenectady.
N. Y, Ed. F. Lathum, of Long Tent,
Buffalo. N. " Lonis Lite. Of Ma
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The right hand clutched something
at the breast beneath the silken
wrap. We saw Nishua-
She ran. stumbled. over q hose
and fell to the cobbles. her knife
tinkling at her side. A few sec
onds later. with Franks raincoat
on, she walked with us to a Park
Row restaurant. She seemed glad
to leave Chinatown and fearful, too.
She refused everything but coffee;
then voluntarily began a queer
story. We listened skeptically. fas-
cinated by her beautiful face. Tears
filled her eyes and the knife was
hugged close. She spoke simply.
Her words did not form the usual
Sob story. but a tragic truth and
we knew it.
Frank at once began planning her
escape, she smiling hopelessly but in
gratitude, / thought. Impulsively he
seized her hand. pleading. The door
opened and heard the siff-sin Of Chi
nese feet. The look on the girls face
became one OF Ioathing and horror, but
not OF fear. The intruder spoke in
Chinese to her. Although had work
ed in Chinatown for two years ! never
had seen him. Never before had 1
seen such an evil face. Nishua rose.
looked appealingly at Frank. and
walked out, the man following.
It was hard to keep Frank from CIV
ing chase. We finished our meal and
walked silently back to the ONCE. As
we entered he spoke:
II love Nishua." was all he said.
I knew by his actions that something
was wrong, but this was preposterous.
| looked at him. He sat helpless be-
fore his machine. staring at inverted
notes. A warning from the desk
walked me. / wrote the fire story
alone. In the subway later tried to
reason with him. but IL he heard. he
gave no sign.
Next day he was brighter, though
his mind still was in Chinatown. We
had a chow min dinner and he spent
the night in the neighborhood. And
every night thereafter for weeks he
was in Doyers street without a sight
of her. His love-even had to admit
it-strengthened daily with disappoint-
ment. i admired him and slowly the
repugnance OF the possible marriage
disappeared Frank was not the kind
to quit and. despite myself, I began to
hope for him.
Mysterious Note.
Spring came and even dingy China
town frightened. Frank was south
on a story and i continued the trips
alone. He had sworn me to send
a postal daily. One evening, as the
waiter was about TO serve me, a
slight fgure-I thought it familiar
stopped him He turned toward a
light to look at the order. The hand
slipped something into my food. A
few words were exchanged and
was served. 1 slipped a small wood
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en- box into my pocket and ate rap
idly. On Park Row / took It from
my pocket expecting to learn that
Chinatown would be healthy for me
no longer. The note rear: Dear
Friend: I have seen you every day.
am glad. I like you both. ] go to
market early each morning"
Nishua was all feminine. With all
her troubles she was a bit Of a
coquette- I telegraphed Frank and
was in Chinatown early next morn
inf. 1t had been years since / had
seen a sunrise and the subway jam
was a novelty. reached Doyers
street at and a few minutes later
saw the girl for the third time. She
walked to the drinking fountain in
Mulberry Park. where I Joined her
She was more beautiful than l had
realized. What eyes and complexion.
and those teeth, and eyebrows. and
hair! The face was lovely and hon
est. cannot describe its charm.
Her hands were small and well cared
for: her wrists slender, the arms
well rounded and strong. / noticed
them as she toyed the faucet. Her
clothing was Chinese; rich.
OHers Her Hand.
We stood in silence. Her eyes
never fiinched under my gaze. She
offered her hand, frankly. smiling.
and thanked me for my interest. /
turned the credit to Frank and her
color frightened at the name. She
refused to speak of herself. A hint
was sufficient and told her OF him.
Agreeing to come again to China
town with him on his return, we
parted Ny machine clinked loudly
in the empty city room as ] wrote.
Frank got in at five. At eight
we were at the fountain with
Nishua- He extended his arms and
she went into them. unmindful OF
me. / turned. Ny gaze fell on the
back Of Chinatown. on the tene-
ment that had almost burned. /
thought Of the fendish face of the
restaurant and wondeed IL the evil
eyes were watching the scene from
which l had turned. but no: Nishua
was no fool.
As 1 finished a cigarette. a slim
hand pushed throuEht my arm. and
on the third finger was a diamond
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LoUe, Tragedy, Fate;
Story of Chinatown

G. K T Norton the author of this story, when asked by the
editor Of The Dead Line a. tG his sewp1peE snteeedens sub
happened" April 2s, 1891 For fifteen
New Yorknot thrivng-a ondnes for natural history and
writing developing with broke in with boys impudenee
Ager Copyboy Reporte in years just ahead
the flood of schools Of journalism students who alleged
work for nothing while learning. Up against dead mans
h shoes proposition shifted from one paper to another doing
Triangle Waist Company fire and Titanic sinking Stories the
three biggest Stories New York has had excluding the
great
Two Of advertising experience followed then
little years of semi-successful freelancng Now
really learning how to write At present it's advertising
with large Am doing special articles and placing them
evenings Taking civil service for practice in between
time Devotng much time biological research When suf
ent knowledge experience and gathered hope to do
fiction writing
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roe presented the camp with a service
flag. Sovereign Whitacre announced
an entertainment and dance to take
place Tuesday night. Representative
Kinchloe will be the orator of the
evening. Remarks were made by
Capt u. W. Thayer.. Col. J. c. Nc
Connell and Sovereign Doyle.
Oak Camp No. 4 will meet Wednes-
day night at Northeast Temple. The
degree team will have a large num-
ber Of candidates to receive the work
Of the order. Refreshments will be
served.
Consul Commander Mcdonald pre-
sided at the meeting Of Elm Camp
No. s when forty applications were
received. At the request Of Col J..
c. Mcconnell the Boosters Club was
invited TO be the installing officers
for this large class on May 2. Sow
ereign Wade made a very favorable
report on the sick relief committee.
tion degree. Remarks were made by
visiting sovereigns.
National Camp will meet the third
Monday in May
W. A. Fraser Camp No. Il held 4
rather spirited meeting last Monday
night. the good Of the order being the
feature topic OF the evening. II was
announced that the camp will hold q
dance the latter part of May. Sow
ereign Dalkin viii supply all SOW
ereisns who wish 10 attend, with
tickets.
The Boosters Club met last Thurs
day night at their own hall. il was
decided that the class Of candidates
for the Ladies' Circle would be mi
tiated June z
The Woodmen's Home Defense
Rifles will not meet Tuesday night.
as Old Glory Camp holds an cnter-
tainment on that night.