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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21


contact with all classes of the people.
found, however. that the viewpoint
pf Americans in the Philippines. anc
Americans in the United States, on tbs
subject Of independence. is not the
same.
The attitude of the American gov
eminent, and the great mass OF the
people of the United States, is to con.
slider the Philippine question from the
unselfish viewpoint of what is best
for the Filipino people Ninety-tive
per cent of the opposition to indie
pendence emanates from American in
gestors In the islands who are quite
naturally more interested in the size
bf their dividends than the freedom OF
an alien people.
The unfortunate feature Of the sit
uation is that the opponents OF indie
pendence. in order to convince the peo-
pie of the United States that the Fill
pinos should not be granted their in
dependence, find 1t necessary TO libel
an entire race. To tell a sensitive
Christian people that they shall not
have their promised independence be-
cause they are not fit for it will in
the end prove mistaken policy. 1t
will only make their demand for In
dependence the stronger.
At the present time, however, the
masses of the Filipino people still
have absolute confidence in the good
faith of America. Their loyalty and
gratitude to Uncle Sam has not as
yet been impaired by the misrepre-
sensations Of the retentionists. Their
leaders are intelligent enough to dis
tinguish between those Americans
who oppose their aspirations to in
dependence for purely selfish reasons,
and the great mass of the American
people whom they know desire this
government to do by the Filipinos
only that which is just and right.
In this connection, 1t is interesting
to review the development of the pres
ent friendly relationship between the
Filipino and American peoples.
Previous to 1915 the Philippine
American relationship Is declared to
have been not of the best. But with
The passage in that year of the Jones
Jaw by practically both the Republican
and Democratic memberships of Con-
gress, better feeling developed. This
f'better feeling" has now grown into
q very strong bond of sympathy and
affection.
The happy attitude of the Filipino
people toward America is due not prin-
cipally to the fact that Americans
have shown the Filipinos how to make
their country better place to live in /;
mot principally to the fact we have
isuperintended the impianting in the
Philippines of one Of the finest edu-
icational systems in the world; nor TO
the building Of high class roads,
bridges and public works-but is due
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
DON'T WANT NAME CHANGED

Dear Editor
May say few words in regard
TO changing the name of our dear old
town, that, is dear to the ones born
ana reared there and hold dear the
clty OF the dead where their dear
ones are sleeping. Has anv ONE
suggested changing the name of the
Dear old Spirit of Jefferson LET
US hope not Then why insult tbe
old town by wanting to chance har
Game! Charles Town and We old
spirit OF jefferson are the two things
lhat Keep the home fires burning for
US absent ones, and if our TOWNS
name is changed one of our fires hos
peen put out. Would any one 90 to
ehe CITY where there is a monument
OF Washington and suggest Chavez in :
~ II 70 wilson" or Harding" No?
Inen why talk of changing the name
OF Charles Town when it is a monn-
ment to the dead and gone "Wash-
lhgtons, just because some mail
goes astray. 1t always will no
matter what name we have Than
why change the monument of tba
Jenerson Washingtons. But if If
must De changed call it Washington
own Tor that's what it is. It has
no right to any other name and
please not Eden, as it's real locat;on
may De lost even as Eden's has heer
Ohe Oh the old towns children,
Mrs. J. w. Howard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
ss,s67 FORD CARS MADE IN
MoNTS.
One Every Is1k seeonds-one Days
Record.

During October 99,967 Ford cars
were made in the Ford factory at De-
troit and shipped out to join the four
and one-half million already III ser
vice. This is the highest record ever
reached by the Ford Company, OF
any other company. Thirty-three
more cars would have brought pro-
duction up to the 100000 mark for
the month.
October rs was the banner day,
having brought forth 4,688 cars.
This was also record breaker. 1t
means that one car was completed
every eighteen and one-half seconds
for the entire twenty-four hour day.
The Ford estimate for this year IS
; one and quarter million cars and
trucks.
It was during the fall of 1909 that
Henry Ford placed on the market his
now famous Model s'T"-the car that
brought Ford unquestioned suprem-
acy in the motor car industry To
date, more than four and one-half
million of this one model have been
built and distributed to the four cor
ners of the world. Of models prior
to the ct" thirty thousand were
manufactured.
Almost half of the motor cars in
the world are Ford cars. In the
United States and Canada, a little
better than one-half are Fords.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
PERKS-JACKSON POST AMERI-
CAN LEGION ELECTS OFFICERS,

The Perks-Jackson Post American
Legion at heir annual meeting at the
Court House last Tuesday evening
reelected the officers who faithfully
served their organization last wear.
John r. Lewis Commander; Roger
Manuel, Vice-Commander Cecil D.
Ely, Adjutant; and H. S. Blessing
Finance Officer, for another wear
The election of a Chaplain was de-
ferred to a future meeting of fne
Post.
There was a large attendance of
eX-serVlce men In addition to the Le-
g!on members, many of them to ex-
hloit heir discharge papers in order
TO nave Victory medals awarded
tnem. A Victory Medal team con-
slstlng of 1t. Daley and Miss Mortar
lty' were at the meeting to examine
papers and report he character of
medal each soldier should have. The
war Department has designed dis
tlnctlve medal for each class of sol
dlers who served in the World War.
A veteran who took part in engage
ments will be given medal apron
rlately inscribed with the names of
the battles he was in. Others who
were abroad but who were not called
INTO the trenches will be awarded
medals different from those to be
gwen those who got no farther than
the home camps.
The local Red Cross CHAPTER won
the hearts of the Legion men bv ser
wing an elaborate supper for them in
Rouss Hall after the annuNy neeting
adjourned. About S5 ex-service
men enjoyed the spread. Twenty
i've new members Joined Jackson
Jerks Fest, while large number of
the ola members renewed their mem
hership for aother year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
An Appeal to the American Peepe

THREE onehalf million children Eastern and Cn,r,
have alternative to disaster between next ~
cept American aid For months these helpless sufferers
track OF been admitted to American
tragIcaly undernourshed have American medical
II desperately threatened by death from disease,
today saved thousand lives
Winter is closing down The money OF many nations Is vs
with diseases next ~
ltaby helpless No child can GROW
and sanity the pitifu makeshfts for food millions
adults must content themselves this winter Obvious ua
remedy can come only from outside.
saved 100000 European children winter before last
NAL recuperaon cut the half unusual
tions have resulted shrnkage child desituon @
twelvemonh just The of decide
100000 of these charges in distress begin turned
In January from than 1900 asyums hospitals clinics and @
stations dependent support be m
history sweeping can deserve evil
The undersigned organizations working among every race and u
many engaged also in other forms of relief unanimously
plight Of these helpless complete priority "a
seas charity until the situation whem
and without religious lines There paurend
for the $230o000o for child food 100000
that we SEEK will relieve only the critical The SUBJ
OF course must be an unqualified gift but for every
In chdfeedng, the
lars in the form of transportation rent labor clerical help cash @
buttons and such food supplies locally obanable
America past in great hearednes 81,
never had poignant call than this Contributions
over to the local committees which being
collection or sent to Franklin Lane Treasurer Guaranty
New York City.
EUROPEAN RELIEF COUNCIL
Herbert Hoover Chairman K Tr'av
Comprising;
Federal Council of cbuhs,
Fd Gross Livingston knights Columbus By
ss Esfs. SomR Gasss y
Felix National Board
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

At this glad season OF the year we
are thinking of the coming OF Christ
mas, of toys for the children, of gifts
for our friends of the glowing TIM
selled tree OF merry shouts OF little
one as they come trooping down the
stairs on that glorious morn Of the
Christmas festival, music, song and
laughter.
Ne are thinking of these-yes, and
of Him. that other little Child whose
star the Wise Men sought as 1T shone
above the humble manger of Bethle-
hem-of Him whose birthday so
many earnest millions have celebrat-
ed through the centuries that have
marked the Christian era.
And outside our doors-the snow
may be falling, the chill winds blow
ing-outside our doors on this very
Morn, hungry and shivering and sad,
other little children stand, dumbly
pleading.
We hear them there, tapping at
our doors-timidly but perslstently.
We pause a moment at this merry
hour, lift the curtains and look-look
and see little ones, these starving,
helpless, homeless waits of the Near
East, thousands of them, perlshing
of cold and hunger while we and ours,
in the happy shelter of happy homes,
feast and are gay.
Children of love.
Child of Bethlehem.
Children of Sorrow.
Let US think of them all at this
season of the giving to the
children of love over here and to the
children of sorrow over there in the
spirit of the Child of Bethlehem.
Five dollars a month will feed one
of these children-will mean life it
self. Ten dollars a month will feed
and clothe a child. Fifteen dollars
a month will feed, clothe and educate
one.
The Near East Relief, commission,
ed by Congress to handle the stu
alton in Armenia and other countries
made destitute by the prosecutions
of the Turk, is now caring for 1907
900 of these little children of sorrow.
Thousands more are waiting-out-
side the door America can save them
or must they knock in vain?
Shall we not open the doors of our
hearts, and let the children in. Shall
we not make our joy perfect at
Christmas time by having shared
with even the least of these?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Re C,,red

" IUtdI dppIlCAtIon9 as they cnnn0t reach
the diseased portion of the ear There Is
only one way to cure catarrhal deafness.
and that is by a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
hamed condition of the mucous lining Of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
perfect hearing. and when il Is entirely
closed Deafness Is the result Unless The
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to Its normal condition hearing
VIII be DESTROYED forever. Many cases Of
oeainess are caused by catarrh. which Is
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. s-e
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
pc cured by Halls Caterrk Medicine Cir
culars free. All Druggists 75c.
f. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
Hands OFF The Choir"

You may talk about the Preacher,
Sit among the sainted guests
You may be close observer,
And remember all the Texts.
Critisize both Saint and Sinner
Like an old fat friar
But remember never tackle
The old Church Choir.
Take sometime for meditations,
Spend sometime upon your knees,
IT'S surprising how twill help you
Say kind things, how it will please
Then you'll find the fault was with
you
And with US you'll then agree
Best thing in life is not to NEEDLE
With the old Church Choir.
Contributed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINCI

To the Stockholders of the Jefferson
Bank & Trust Co.
Notice is hereby given that a
general meeting of the Stockholders
of the Jefferson Bank & Trust Com
pany, a corporation created under
the laws of the State of West Vir-
ginia, will be held in their Banking
Rooms in Charles Town, w. Va, on
the 18th day of January, 1921, at
II 80 o'clock a. M, for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors and
transacting any other business which
may lawfully be done by the Stock
holders in general meeting.
w. A. HIGGS.
President.
H. N. WATSON,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
CHRISTMAS SEALS

CHRISTMAS Seals for the benefit of
the west Virginia tuberculosis Asso-
citation are now on sale in mann &c
the stores in Charles Town. in the
lr1.eis ana at the Community House.
Ihey nave also been placed in the
stores and schools throughout the
county. This is very worthy
cause and it is hoped that this sale
viii be literally patronized as three
fourths of the money is returned in
jefferson County and if it can he
shown that there is need for it ali the
money is returned. Last year the
proceeds of the seal sale was used in
some, very needy cases. Buy seals
and help fight tuberculosis.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
HAMPERS FERRY AND BOLIVAR
NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Billmyer have
gone to Berryyille, Va, to spend the
Christmas holidays.
Howard Burton saw the dandelions
blooming and was not in hurry to
dig his potatoes SO Jack Front got
them.
Mr. Paul Winters has had his Cot
tage pebble-dashed.
Mr.. Robert Loman is superinten-
dent OF the N. E. Sunday School
and Mr.. Stotler is assistant.
Mayor Karl Grub was called to
New York by the death of his sister,
Mrs. Beulaa MaCauley. She was
laid to rest at o'clock Dec. 18th,
in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn,
New York. Her health had been
failing for some time She leaves
her husband, one son, sister, Mrs.
Helen Lakin, of Baltimore, two
brothers, Mr. Hank Grub, of Wash
ington, ard S. K. Grub, of this
place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
FICTION AND PICTURES.

Superb pictures in the Rotagravure
Section and splendid fiction in the
Magazine are of the really big
features of The Washington Sunday
Star. For instance, the lead fiction
next Sunday is one of the best stories
ever written by Fannie Hurst
Through a Glass Darby and
Miss Hurst is a famous American
story teller. Order your copy of
next Sundays Washington Star to-
dav
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Of the many Sales of cattle and
hogs BY G. F. Wall Co., were: % for
Cooperage Co., Is for J. H. Duterer.
~ TOR Henry Duterer, IL for Weller
Bros, OF Martinsburg; 80 hogs for
ether Berkeley parties; so for Green
Hill Orchard Co., dressed hogs for
Mrs. Bessie Phillips, for Mr..
Conrad, and many others.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
What Mrs. Brenninger, of New York,
Says About Rat Poison.

!" Tried prepa atoms that kill rats,
but RAT-SNAP is the only one that
prevents disagreeable odors after
killing. Also like RAT-SNAP be-
cause it comes in handy cakes, no
mixing with other food. You don't
have to dirty your hands, it's the best
for household use" Try RAT
SNAP. Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.O0.
Sold and guaranteed by Burns &
Marshall, Charles Town, and C. w.
Demory, Harper's Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

The schools in Romney were closed
last week on account of several cases
of scarlet fever among the pupils.
We are sorry to learn that Lewis
Dinkle, Jr., son of former Charles
tonian. Mr.. Lewis Dinkle. Editor of
1.-THE Review is one of the number.
Lewis and his mother were expected
here next week to spend the Christ
mas Holidays.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

The Perfection Garment Company
closed its plant at Martinsburg last
Saturday and will resume work about
January 1. 1t has been the custom
of the company to close during the
Christmas holiday season for one
week, but this year, owing to con-
ditions produced by the REIMBURSEMENT
period, the closing period is to begin
a week earlier. The company, it is
said, will be opened again after the
first of the year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Say Mr. Mayor-How would
"Bulah Land" do? We understand
you are still holding on to that SO
dollars we want SO bad to put into
War Savings Stamps"
Qharlestonian.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
MONEY WANTED.

Wanted, to borrow several thou
sand dollars IN sums to suit lender.
Gilt Edge Security. Address B..
spirit OF jefferson office, or apply for
information to Spirit of jefferson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Mr.. Roscoe Allemong, local super
intendent for the Northern Virginia
Power Company, was married De-
cenaber III to Miss Mary Katherine
Strine, of Philadelphia. Their mar
rjaee was soiemnized at the Metho-
dist parsonage in Charles Town, the
pastor Rev. r. M. Swami officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allemong will reside IN
Ransom
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21


lives destroyed much Philippine
o
Albay Philippine
from
which side the mountain viewed the perfectly
plain peak
than 60 miles
productive
world magnificent 120
base through
/ last
1900 sending
Since then quiet
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
FOR RENT.

An attractive store and apartment
IN the st. George Building. Apply
in person or by letter to Mrs. Roger
Rlssler, at the Harness Factory,
Ransom, West Va. Dec. 7-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

T he 10000, 600
inhabitants Of the
Philippines a r G
practically unani-
nous in their de-
sire for independ-
ence.
T HI is Is n 9
strongest impress
sion that l have
brought back with
me after touring
the islands from
one end to the
other, and after
having come In
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE.

! will have Christmas Trees for
sale, at reasonable prices. Send me
your order and tree will be delivered
to you.
Dec. GIT. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Can't look well, eat well, or feel
well with impure blood Keep the
blood pure with Burdock Blood
Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise,
keep clean, and good health is pretty
sure to follow. slips bottle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

We handle the very best, Beef and
Hogs at he cheapest price. When
you want quarter of Beef or a
dressed Hog, quick, call us on the
phone. C. F. Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation Get Doan's
Regulets. They operate easily. soc
at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Any one wishing to order Maya
zines or have their subscriptions re-
newed. Please notify,
Rosa N. Baylor,
Authorized Representative of The
curtis, and The Crowell Pub. Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
XMAS WREATHs.

Loose Holly, Holly wreaths, potted
plants and cut flowers on sale now
for Xmas.
J. D. Waters, Co.,
207 e. Liberty St.,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Look at Walls Meat advertisement
this week, they will have a choice
offering of meats for the HOLIDAYS
and your Christmas dinner. G. f.
Wall Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
BLACKSMITH WANTED.

Apply to A. F. Cochran, United
States Harness. Company, Ransom,
West Va.
Dec. 7-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
CHRISTMAS CARDS

A. M. Davis Quality Cards, a line
that you should see before buyino a,
BROWN & HOOFF, Pharmacies
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
AGENT WANTED.

Wanted, an agent for Charles
Town and vicinity for tanks, steel
towers and silos. Apply to Box 191,
Manassas, Va.
Dec. 21-4t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

WALNUT TREES FOR SALE.
For Sale, Three Walnut Trees.
Apply to
MRS. A. D. BARR,
Near B. & o. Depot.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Nothing cheap but the price, and
we confidentally think prices will ad-
vance after the Holidays, on both
beef and hogs. c. +. Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise,
apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the
household remedy. Two sizes soc
and 60c at all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
BASE BALL TEAM ORGANIZED,

At meeting held yesterday at the
Palm Hotel at which there were
about twenty base ball fans present,
base ball team was organized for
the season of 1921. Henry Weiss,
proprietor Of the Palm HotSl was
unanimously elected manager and
Z u casufer Tor the coming season. and
ether important matters were taken
up ard discussed. The management
will eaf.eavor to have a lirgt-class
team Tor Charles Town next season.
New uniforms will be purchased
with other equipment and the team
will compete with some big league
players.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Why not start he New Year with
your subscription to the Spirit OF
Jefferson paid up one year IN ad-
vance
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

A large range of new skirts and
waists. M. Palmbaum & Brother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21
CHRISTMAS CARDS.

A. M. Davis Quality Cards, line
that YOU should see before buying, at
BROWN & HOOFF, Pharmacists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Ihere are thousands of kinds Of smiles bur II would pc ~
picture even In the minds smiles poignanty TRAGIC 80
seen Two years of life misery for these
YET eVea though the result Is painful they smile h
eAe the OFFSPRING Of and that countless
may not have TO share their eight American %
uer lne name OF the European Relief Council making
Nohsienee OF America complete relief work wnicn m -
@ These agencies the American Relief Administrator X
1 eToss the American Friends Committee Qaaksp
s-u Distribution Committee Council OF Chmee' y
elea ne knights OF Columbus Y A and the Y w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

Some very desirable property for
sale in Charles Town. w. A. Daniel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-12-21

If you want to buy a farm or town
property and get possession April 1st
1920. you had better get busy and
buy before January 1st, 1921. w.
A. Daniel.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-10-17

w. P. Dad Craig is the regular Democratic nominee for justice of the ,eace in Bisbee Precinct. If
Bisbee daily review., 1920-10-17
Benefit Football Game
 Scheduled for Sunday Oct. "A; Warren Park

A soccer football game between two teams chosen from the Y. M
 c. A. Queen Stars, and the c. & A. team, will be played Sunday after noon, October "A, at Warren Park. Proceeds from the game will be giv- en to the city council for use in the construction of the new recreation ground. The players are hoping for a big turnout at the game in view of the purpose for which the game is being held the players expect to realize a worthwhile sum of money for the community playground.