The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-02-06
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RED CROSS NOTES.
by G. l.. HOuk,
Chairman of Publicity.

The interest in the work Of the Red
Cross which has been so evident in
the county for the past several months
has in no wise diminished although it'll
is perhaps not SO evident as at GER
tain times in the past. This is especial
ly shown by the work of the commit
tee on extension which has succeeded
IN organizing two auXiliaries in the
past two weeks. The first Of these
was organized at Prospect and was
noted in this column last week Since
that time another has been organized,
this time at Ora. Rev. S. II. Temple
man, chairman of the extension COM
mittee organized this auxiliary last
Tuesday night, Jan. 20. A total Of %
members have enrolled.
1t has been noted by the officers Of
the local chapter that very few of the
members are subscribers of the Red
Cross Magazine. This is to be es-
| pecially regretted as the value Of this
magazine to Red Cross membership is
| obvious. 1t is your magazine and is
| .,
and articles how your money IS being
spent and how your bandages and
sweaters are lighting off disease and
death. This splendid publication
should be in every home. All mem
bers Of the Rcd Cross are entitled to
receive it for one year on payment Of
one dollar in addition to their annual
dues. Hand your dollar to any mcm-
Der Of the executive committee and
have this splendid magazine sent to
your address.
A splendid opportunity to get first
hand insight into the war and war con-
ditions is going to be given to 'hc
people OF Lavlcns when on Feb. 18Th,
Maj. a. II. Turnbull, Asst. Commandant
Of Clemson College, vii! dclvcr Il lee
turc on his personal experiences in
tho world conflict. Maj. Tumbnll was
a member Of The first Canadian con
| tiEgcnt Of cXpcd;ionary forces and
served at Vcrd,m until he was dis
charged on account Of wounds which
rendered him unfit for further service.
| Further announcement about his lee
turc will be made in this column next
wcck
As announced last week Or. J. II.
PowC has planned to observe Red
Gross day al his drug store on Friday
Of this week. On this day Dr. powc
has consented 10 turn over TO the local
chapter OF The Rcd Cross half the pro-
seeds Of his fountain. Several Of the
young ladies Of Tho city have consent.
cd TO lend their services al this time
and will aid in serving the drinks or
dcrcd.
The great need Of The local chapter
as well as of The national organization
is the need Of financial aid. The f.
nance committee has planned a cam
paign to raise at least a part Of this
The Mock Wedding next Friday night
is the first of a series Of entertain
mcnts which is to be given for the
benefit Of the Red Cross. The admis-
sion prices arc TO be made exception
ally low SO that cycry one may at
'N'i'' '-'''S bdi1 ipli' tltl"tll SllOulu
do his best to sec that these arc sue
ccssc$ in every way. lie can only do
so by going himself and getting 9th
crH 10 do likewise. Help the Rcd Cross,
for remember that ii is the orGanza-
sion which stands for help, service,
and humanity.
| Tho slo#an--a service nag in every
homc-haS now AT last become Il par
tial fact in Laurens as the service
ags are at last here and may be sccn
in the windows Of all the members
homes. Have YOU one in yours?
The Junior Red Cross chapter at
the city schools has gone TO work in
earnest. Under the leadership Of Miss
Wofford, Miss Babb and Miss Harper
the children are at work making rcfu-
gee garments for the homeless and in
some cases parcntlcsS children of Bel
gium and Armenia. A total Of four
dozen have been received from tho
national headquarters which arc TO be
made UP by the local chapter. This
work by the children deserves the
commcndatiOn and aid Of the NOM
bcrs of the parent chapter who in some