The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-05-16
MOTHERS DAY WAS OBSERVED
WITH WHITING ExERcIsEs

Columbus did hounr 10 Mothers 4
Day In a ann that would do
credit 10 the noble mothers Of our
community and all other eommuni- I
ties.
Ac eleven o'clock on sunday
mormne a large congregation gath
cred at the Methodist church as
was suggested in the governors
proclamation 10 specially devote
that day 10 their mothers; that in
their respective places OF worship
they remember their moth9rs in
their prayers. and 10 commend them
20 the care and 10 the protection
Of Almighty tod.
Admirable vocal selections were
rendered by Mrs. Marguerite Goebel
Harris and Miss Rissie Witten. OF
the public schools. The chief adj
dress was delivered by al well
known and always prepared towns
man. Mr.. \. l.. Taylor, who paid q
beautiful tribute 10 the mother
hood OF the nation and gave utter
ancc to many practical thoughts
that Will be- remembered by his
Interested auditors for many days.
At the conclusion " the services
the speaker received many per-
sonal compliments for his exceeding
able iorrnrrs efforts.
The soldiers of Camp Furlong oh
served Mothers bay. last Sunday,
the y. w. c. A. buildings being spec
tally decorated for the occasion.
The evening program Of the i2th
Cavalry was held under the auspic-
- Of The enlisted men. Secretary
s r. shull turning the meeting oV-
er 10 them for that purpose
S-eargeant SAVOY and Private
Thomas had the matter IN charge.
both delivering appropriate talks
In honor OF The event. Secretary
Holt. ct the Chamber of Commerce.
made a few remarks and led In
some appropriate songs.
During the afternoon Secretary
Shull received $50 carnations from
Los Angeles. dividing them among
the y. ". e. A. buildings. the hospi-
tai and the guaranteed soldiers.
II j. unnecessary to state that
the bays greatly appreciated the
floral gifts.
A delightful Mothers bay was
observed at the cath ~ SUNDAY
with a significant program Sunday
evening. The program lasted about
an hour and a half, a part Of the
time IA spent in the rendition OF
a home fire play. with several la
dies and the chaplain and sccre-
tarie> participating, together with
pa childrrn. The program was
interesting from start In finish. cs-
pccinlly the home fire play An old
fashioned fire place wa made. one
Of the ladies played the part Of
Mother; n Of the secretaries the
par NJ Daddy; sitting around the
old folks was several grown chill
drcl. while ON the floor was sew
ernl little children. The father
invited the hand 10 entertain the
M, her and children. Between
times a very active discussion ol
the boys away was participated in
Some one Of the children asked
tn mother la sing a song and she
SAM. Where is Ny Wandering
Boy Tonight Al the conclusion
Of the song. some one was heard
singing NJ the door, and upon open
ms the door three more Of IA,
boys walked In with palms of vic
tory. After a brief discussion ol
their welfare In France. one uf Ia,
bows. in a very melodious way. sanl
Mother McCrcc.
Following Is the program. IA full
Pepper: Private BurlesoI
Invocation: Chaplain Thoma'
Selection: oath Infantry Ban,
Hymn: led by Pvt BurlesoI
Address Chaplain Thoma.
Cornet solo: Musician Graham
Duct: Steward and Swaggert!
Paper: Mrs. FalkncI
selection: 2ilh Infantry Ban'
Paper: Mrs. A. v. Mitchell
Revere. piano and violin:
Mrs. Mitchell aud sgt Townsen,
Address. Titus AleXande