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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
BABY is BORN
WITH TWO TEETH
PRODIGY is CLAIMED BY PAR
ROTT. NEWS NOTES AND
PERSONAL MENTION.

PARROTT, Oct. 2o.-There is to
be home talent minstrel, directed by
Miss Bertha Lee, at the school audi
forum Friday evening, Dec. 3rd. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Among the Thanksgiving festivities
was delightful dinner party given
bv Prof. and Mrs. J. w. Richardson
in honor OF the faculty The house
was beautifully decorated in autumn
leaves and chrysanthemums The table
was laden with the usual Thanksgiving
menu, which was enjoyed amid much
talk and laughter After dinner the
guests were delightfully."- entertained
with music by Mrs. Carl Fletcher,
Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Robert
Garter.
|. Among the young people enjoying
the Thanksgiving season at home
were Misses Gladys, Marilu Annie
Laurie, Merle and Louise Pinkston
and Mamie Fletcher and Mr.. Robert
Pinkston.
Messrs. Hosea Harris, julie FELTON,
and Charles Dover were guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. S. c. Yarbor-
ough Sunday.
Miss Laura Marlborough and Miss
Alice Wells, OF Benevolence, were
guests of Mrs L. G. Pinkston Sunday.
In the basbet ball game, Parrot VS..
Lumpkin, last week, the score was
fourteen to nine in favor of Parrot.
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, of
Sasser, were guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lee Sunday.
Parrot is getting ahead of the times.
A few days ago there was baby born
in the vicinity with two teeth.
Quite number of the young people
enjoyed the Thanksgiving dance at
divers last Thursday night.
Miss Josie Pritchard attended the
Shriners' convention in cambridge on
Thanksgiving.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. Arnold attended
the medical association in Louisville,
KY. last week
Messrs. Bill Cole and Roy Pinkston
went to Atlanta to see the Auburn and
Tech football game
Miss Bette Lou Mckenzie spent
the weekend with homefolkS in Mar
shallville.
We regret to say that Rev. T. J.
Herring rendered his resignation last
Sunday.
Mrs. Will George, OF Benevolence,
visited relatives in PARROT last week.
We are expecting Rev. Inhnger,
our new Methodist pastor, next week.
Miss Brownie Marshall, of Dawson,
visited Miss Odelle Marshall last week.
Mr.. Will Thornton, of Columbus,
was buried in Parrot Sunday
Miss Lucy Lee Sale spent the week
end with friends in Benevolence.
Mrc Howard Arnold ,,;c;tad her
mother, Mrs. Allen, in Shellman.
Miss Laura Talton spent the week
end with friends in Preston.
Rev. ]. E. Summers has moved to
Macon
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
DAUGHTERS OF
THE CONFEDERACY
Local Chapter Has an Interesting
Meeting. Will Send Christmas Box
To the Soldiers Home.

The Mary Brantley Chapter, U. D.
c., held its monthly session at the
club house Friday afternoon at three
o'clock, the president, Mrs. L. Lamar,
in the chair. Reports from different
officers and committee chairmen COW
cred a wide range OF activities and
proved of great interest.
1t was announced that Mr.. Thomas
Allen had presented to the chapter
copies of the Confederate Veteran,
making complete files for a number OF
years back, and treasured by the late
Mrs. B. H. Hood. This valuable col
lection OF southern history will be
bound and placed at the library. The
chapter is deeply appreciative OF Mr..
Aliens gift, and the secretary was in
structed to express the same.
The flower committee reported an
offering placed upon the casket of
Mrs. Seville, a real daughter 1t was
decided to send a Christmas box to
the soldiers home.
Alter other matters OF business were
dispatched the following program was
enjoyed:
Responses to Roll Call-"Names of
Confederate Surgeons OF Georgia"
Origin OF the Cross of Honor"
Mrs. c. M. Couric.
sketch of Dr. Crawford w Long,
discoverer OF surgical anesthesia,"
Mrs. ]. H. Lewis.
History OF the NNirz Monument"
Mrs. B. M. Davidson.
Report made by state president at
Asheville was read by Mrs. Ivey Mel
ton.
A pleasant social half-hour followed,
the group of hostesses serving sand
wiches and coffee. Appropriate
Thanksgiving decorations frightened
the assembly room, growing plants
and cut flowers being used effectively
with autumn leaves.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
THANKSGIVING DAY
FlTTINGLY OBSERVED
EARLY MORNING SERVICE AT
BAPTIST AND EVENING SER
% VICE AT METHODIST.

Thanksgiving day was spent very
quietly by the citizens of Dawson. All
places of business were closed, and the
uptown streets were practically de-
serted Many enjoyed motor trips and
spend the day parties out OF town;
others entertained at family dinners III
their homes
An early morning hour-seven
o'clock-at the Baptist church was Civ
en- to song and prayer led by the pas
tor, Rev. S. F. Lowe which put the
members OF his congregation in tune
with the spirit of the day
All the congregations OF the city
united in a service at the Methodist
church at O'Clock in the evening. The
auditorium OF the building was we'll
filled, and the occasion was a fitting
celebration of a time-honored custom.
The musical program under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. NJ. H. Harper was we'll
rendered by the choir Following was
the program:
Violin prelude, Miss Virginia Hol
lingsworth, with organ accompani-
ment; appropriate remarks by Rev.
T. H. Thomson; hymn, All Hail
the Power OF Jesus Name" prayer by
Elder r. H. Jennings; chorus, Praise
We the Father" by the choir; reading
Josephine Hunt; quartette, Nearer
My God to Thee" reading, Katherine
Jones: vocal solo, Mrs Jack McNul-
ty. Offering for orphan children fol-
lowed with prayer by Rev. S. F. Lowe;
quartcttt, In the Garden"
Rev. George Grille, of the Presby-
terrain church. based his message Of
thanksgiving and good cheer on the
scripture texts, God so loved the
world that He gave His onl begotten
son that whatsoever believeth in Him
might not perish but have everlasting
life" John $40 and from Cor. OILS:
Thanks be unto God for His I'M
speakable gift" Mr.. Grille also quoted
appropriate scripture from the one
hundreth and fifth Psalm The speak
er laid emphasis on the fact that low
intended for the habitations OF a child
of God" The Christian ideal for the
human race is JOY and peace with al
ways the thought OF the brotherhood
of man. The servant OF God should
not concern himself so much with the
life to come but with the making of
heavenly conditions in this world by
meeting the duties and responsible
ties in an altruistic spirit that enlarges
life and gives a vision OF Gods plan
Faith functions in service instead of
III satisfaction and hope"
The broader our outlook the broad
er our life" Mr.. Grille's optimism was
contagious in his contention that re-
ligion in the ongoing of the years has
become more energetic, and by the
dynamic power of Christs spirit the
knowledge OF the Lord shall cover
the earth as the waters cover the sea"
New mercies give new meaning to
old praises, and praise is the best aux
Hilary to prayer" which puts us in
tune with the infinite and makes life
"a grand sweet song"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
IMPORTANT IN MAILING
YOUR CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
Requirements of the Postofice That
You Should Remember.

In sending Christmas packages there
are certain requirements sG to 10y which b
have asked The News to call to the
attention of the public.
Fragile packages must be packed i'll
wood, and other packages securely
wrapped i'll strong paper and tied with
good Irvine. Packages should be plain
ly addressed, and the name of the
sender written in the top left hand
corner.
Observance OF these rules will in
sure packages reaching their destina-
ton in good condition, and will save
the postal employees a great deal OF
needless trouble.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
MR.. ]. w. F. MURRAY PASSES
IN EIGHTY-EIGHTH YEAR
All of His Long Life He Was Useful
And Highly Esteemed Citizen.

Elder r. H. Jennings was called to
Sumter county Monday to officiate at
the burial Of Mr. J. WE Murray,
who died Sunday night near Bolts
ford, the interment being in the family
ray, who had relatives and friends in
Terrell county, was in his 88th year,
and had lived SO years at the same
place, which was settled by his father.
He was for many years a consistent
member OF the Primitive Baptist
church, and was useful citizen widely
esteemed for his splendid traits OF
character
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
APPLY SULPHUR ON
YOUR eczema Skin
Costs Little and Cvcrconles Trouble
Almost Over Night

Any breaking out of the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome BY applying Mentho- Sulphur,
declares noted skin specialist. Be
cause of its germ destroying proper
ties, this sulphur preparation instant
ly brings ease from skin irritation,
sootlfes and heals the eczema right
p and leaves the skin clear and
,mooth.
il never fails to relieve the torment
,,itaout delay. Sufferers from skin
trouble should obtain small jar OF
Mcntho- Sulphur from any good
druggist and use it like cold cream.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
ORDINANCE OF BAPTISM
ADMINISTERED SUNDAY

At the Baptist church Sunday night
the ordinance of baptism was admin
istered before a large congregation.
The baptistry was beautifully deco
rated with flowers at the front and a
bank of ferns on either side The
pastor stated at the close OF the ser
vice that he hopes and expects to have
many baptisms before the winter clos
es, and that hereafter the water in
the baptistry will be warm.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
22,246 BALES OF COTTON
GINNED IN TERRELL co.
Exceeds by More Than 5000 Bales
The Number Year Ago.

Cotton ginned in Terrell county
prior to November 14th was 22,246
bales, an increase of 6,216 over same
date last year, the figures then being
10000 bales,
The total ginnings in Georgia up
to that date were 1,l67304 bales In
the entire county there had been
ginned 8, 920,776 bales, as compared
with 7,604,32O bales a year ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
WILL LEAVE FOR THEIR
NEW HOME NEXT FRIDAY

Rev. o. B. Chester and family ex-
pect to leave Friday for their new
home at Cordele 1t is not definitely
known just when DIR. and Mrs. Lovett
will move into the district parsonage.
Mr. Chester and family will carry
with them the esteem and'good wishes
OF all of Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
RECEIVE CONGRATULATIONS
ON RECENT MARRIAGE

Mr. Andrew Garrett came down
from Atlanta Monday for short stay
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. H
Garrett, near the city While here his
numerous friends in his home town
extended congratulations and best
wishes for he and his bride, formerly
Miss Aultman, the marriage taking
place in Macon on last Thursday, the
2Sth
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
Garner Hill, Gladstone, N. j., Sells
Rat-Snap, He Saws.

4 sell and use RAT-SNAP. Like
to look any man in the face and tell
it's the best. It's good" People like
RAT-SNAP because it does" kill
rars. Petrihes carcass-leaves no
smell. Comes in cakes-no mixing to
do. Cats or dogs won't touch it. Three
sizes, 25c, SOC, $1.00 Sold and guaran-
teed by Dawson Hardware Co and
Crouch Brothers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
MR.. GRIMSLEY DIES
FROM AN ATTACK OF FEVER

A recent death was that of Mr.
Charles c. Grimsey, which occurred
at his home in the southeastern part
of the county, from an attack of fe-
YER The interment was at Macedonia
cemetery. He is survived by a wife
and three small children, who have
the sympathy OF many friends
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
RETURNS HOME NEXT
DAY AFTER OPERATION

Mrs. ]. H. Lewis returned Thurs
day afternoon from Plains with her
daughter, Aubrey, who underwent a
tonsil operation, from which she rallied
without serious trouble
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
MR.. MORRIS RECOVERING
AFTER AN OPERATION

Mr.. Deck Morris, superintendent OF
the Raines farm north of Dawson, is |
improving after an operation for ap-
pendicitis several days ago
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
MRS. ALEXANDER RETURNS
HOME FROM SANITARIUM

Mrs. w. L. Alexander returned
home Friday after spending several
weeks at the Johns Hopkins hospital
in Baltimore Her friends will be
gratihed to know that her health is
much improved.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALE 400 acres of good land
with all Improvements and equip
ment for farming. One-fourth cash,
and balance on time. Located in Ter
rel county. E. T. Jordan, Dawson,
ca
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

Be sure to see Bebe Daniels in You
Never Can Tell" Palace Theatre,
Wednesday night, December LIST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALE OR RENT-500 acres in
Calhoun county, three miles from
Leary, known as Jean Melvin place.
About 400 acres cleared, balance in
woodland See SMITH REALTY
CO., or write B. FIELD, 161 White
hall ST., Atlanta, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALE-New Georgia cane syr-
up in new barrels. Orders accepted
for one barrel, or a car load. Write or
wire for prices stating quantity want,
ed. A. Z. SPEER, Ochlocknee, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

WANTED-First class salesman to
sell Duplex Advertiing Machines
in Dawson and adjoining territory;
money making proposition. Address
DUPLEX, Richland, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

o. H. PATRICK, Registered Optic
metrist-The man who -correCts
your eye sight and fits glasses. Office
over Dawson Pharmacy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

LOST-Red pointer dog, named Po-
Boy. Please tell me where Po-Boy
is somebody knows. ]. A. LOW
REY, Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALE-Seed rye, rape seed,
Few turnip seed. MARTIN &
BRIDGES.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

LOST-A long black overcoat, pair
of gloves and scarf in pockets. Re
turn and get suitable reward. ]. R.
MERCER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

ROOMS-Two large rooms, with
bath, lights and phone, for rent. T.
H. HARDEN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALEIGood cow and young
calf Apply to r. E. MCDOWELL
& co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30
Special Notices

Rich fruit cake. Phone Is MAR
TIN & BRIDGES.
FOR SALE-No. l shingles. See T.
J. SLADE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

Be sure to see Bebe Daniels in You
Never Can Tell" Palace Theatre,
Wednesday night December LIST.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-11-30

FOR SALE-Frost proof cabbage
plants, $3.50 per thousand. c. H.
PEDDY, Phone 1876.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
MADONNA'S SPEED GIVES
ITALY WIN IN BIKE RACE
Foreigners Steady Grinding, Hunters Hea Pacing and Some
Luck in Avoiding Pmcsures Send american
Riders to Defeat

A HEADY pacemaker, a steady, con-
"A sistent and speedy rider and little
luck in avoiding punctures and motor
trouble-there's q combination that
rarely trails winner in the bike game.
The combination was had in the per-
sonages Of Jimmie Hunter, prince
among pacesetters; Vincenzo Ma :
donna. mite of nerves, heart and
strength and Old Dame Fortune at the
Point Breeze Velodrome last night.
The result, as usual, was victory.
The foreigner brought the colors OF
Italy to a triumph in the international
teams thirty mile motor paced race
through his winning. George Colon |,
batto, his teammate, was third and
Italy gained eight points against four
for America with George Wiley sec
ond and Percy Lawrence fourth.
Madonna never rode a steadier race
He was in front from~the start to the
finish and he was held to the lead by
the clever and heady pacemuking o'
Hunter. Another factor entered into
the victory. Madonna didn't receive
puncture, he had no chain or motoi
trouble and his spokes held up. For thu
first time in a long stretch the ltaliaI
got some of the breaks and he cam'
throught as it was predicted.
Fast Time Made
The foreign rider covered the first ter
miles in 13 minutes and 20 seconds. Ill
did the twenty miles in 20 minute
40 2-5 seconds and the thirty II
40 :25 Is.
Wiley finished second, four laps be
hind the winner. Colombatto was poo
third, seven miles to the rear Of hi
teammate. Percy Lawrence was force
out Of the going before he had covere'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03

half the distance. Chain and tire mis-
haps caused him to withdraw.
It was announced during the enter
tainment that Madonna would be one Of
five of the worlds best riders booked to
compete in the Golden Wheel fifty mile
classic Thursday night. The other
riders will be Clarence Carman, the
worlds champion Frank Cory, who
Bedell. the Long Island veteran, and
Leon Didier, the French 100 -kilometer
titleholder.
Spencer Triumphs
Willie Spencer, the Canadian cham
pion. who swore allegiance to the United
States by taking out his first citizenship
papers yesterday, turned the trick in
his special match race against Harry
Kaiser. the New York fash. Spencer
won the first heat. lost the second and
came back in the third with a win by
more than half the length of wheel.
The fastest lap was II 10 seconds.
An accident occurred in the three
mile event. Two of the riders came
tumbling down from the top of the
track, and Johnny Shrake, loca
amateur, was injured severely. He wai
taken to the Methodist Hospital. 1t il
believed that his collarbone is broken
The three mile race was won b,
Frank Harris, the Olympic Club youth
with thirteen points, which counted five
three, two and one at the end Of eacl
mile, George Gergely was second will
nine markers and w. Rauheinser thirt
with five,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
TOLEDO RECEIVES
G0LF|NG CLANS
Professionals Arrive for Ma
tionaI Open Tourney-Ray
and Vardon to Play

Toledo. Aug. 3.-The vanguard of
professional golfers who will take part
in the national open championship
tournament of the United States Golf
Association has arrived and today look
ed over the course for the first time
since its reconstruction for the tourna-
ment scheduled for August 1913.
Inverness is in perfect condition for
the tournament, it Is announced by the
committee in charge. The greens are
as near perfect as unusual natural ad-
vantages can make them and a new
clubhouse will be ready for the visitors
when the tourney opens.
A set Of rules has been adopted by
the committee for the protection of the
participants. Committeeman will have
charge of the gallery behind each pair
Of performers and their power will be
absolute. Linesmen will keep specta
tors at distance from the players and
attempts to overstep the boundary thus
established will not be tolerated.
The international team match, as a
prelude to the national open will be
staged Sunday, according to announce
ment Of Inverness officials.
In the team match, which probably
will be q contest Of the British experts
against the American professionals
Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, will make
up half the English team. Walter Hagen
and James Barnes will head the Ameri-
can contingent. Partners to the four
have not yet been picked.
A match is on the program for next
Sunday between Chick Evans and
Charles Lorms, Inverness professional,
and Harvey Dack.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
AS HITS WASTED; .
BROWNS COP AGAIN
Despite ~ Safe Blows, Eighth
Inning Disaster Spells Another
Defeat for Mack,

st. Iouis, Aup. 3-As ,be m;ro.
Gle man of the American League during
his championshin dora Connie Macf
had pitchers who would stop the op-
posing batters. Connie sat on the bench
and, as he says himself, seldom passed
out any signals for his pennant ma
chine. With his present crew, though,
Connie and any magic moves cannot
prevent the enemy from slamming out
hits. II he could, then the Macks would
not have lost yesterdays game to the
Browns.
LACKING for hoso,,.s ,n, ,,,. Gov
soma t;ns trr;,'a 20 u,'t "n .onath., o
orn.h,,,m ,,i; aiis W ~. 'Vkether
sauontns, snasnlns s;, machlne, MACK saw
'..oun tba .oonn h'.s @ anu eisnt runs wasteI g In
',aro .nu seeomu ., sanie ol tne series. Iney
W. W. Whs!eo because tne browns ieaped
tI.o pon e - splhes , anu uusneu ,.nrousn !,
~ ~ y. Sonnie leaolng curveIs Lor elgnt
nnS ,..s s:l. snu sI .. ruhs IN ,ne eisntn inning
anu MIl;a hnlsneu p Wl.n ~ Io-o victory;
pasdo EJone ;ahn llhnk or oack So9mps OF Ohlel
neuuer 4, t,.e nlLsht nave stopp,G tne browns
nnd II" IL. e'Sn.n au, y, p;.. pS;ttaps Syrus M9rgal
nu Krann ,' mopP;ms spiinScn. n Wayne Harrs
foo1aa Sao,Sa Sai"is S;s, DSGerI Goui9 nav'
h"d tUUet th ueorse ~ S's,er wi,eh the Drown
tv.o au ont om,ee a., hu runHer on .nird ane
that's vbv y" ,;iouy ayaor ia,,ep haS a; an,
nnstr;Is sboor.J oro,,na ;s n"I une, -
dofoat 'Ao'u "''unu III 'he uus' U
y, ,
IL ism what you were, put what yol
are, ana MACK cannot hold MS head W
tnese uays. He,s at the potion AM
tbe RrownS a dnsn 90 e eood ttt h;t.;n ne sas' Sas
terdav and narbon. " aftsr a ali thn 5csea Seo
wasn't costly ono WoShn ;te ~ shou,o, h.a
that the MacLs have a n,nnh of J"t%S' tho;
own and need n HI rnorp p' straroth da
fens;velv VII ''''' ''''"e'" ''
Tho Rrowns bad tbo lad +w;cs n, +b
Macks in tbe early inn;nes s" and o tw;c
tbe Macts tiod IL rbnr n,"nt ohoo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
YACHTSMEN TOUR
NAVAL ACADEMY
Fleet in Race to Betterton
Anchors at Annapolis Until
Tomorrow Morning

Annapolis, Nd. Aug. "A specially
conducted tour through the United
States Naval Academy here is the card
for the yachtsmen whose feet Is an
chored in the Severn river. and who
are taking the annual cruise Of the
Riverside Yacht Club to the Chesapeake
bay.
The fleet arrived here yesterday from
Wortons creek. on the Eastern Shore,
and remains until tomorrow morning,
when the race from here to Betetrton.
distance Of more than thirty six
nautical miles across the bay, will be
held.
For many Of the yachtsmen it was
their first visit here, and the tour
through the academy was an added
treat.
A portion of the feet left early this
morning for the anchorage at the beau
tiful round bay up the Severn river,
where they will remain until tomor
row morning, at which time they re-
turn here for the race across the bay
to Betterton.
A number Of additional yachts have
| Joined the feet during its short sojourr
here, among them being Commodore
Miller's Xqque. the flagship Of thu
Adelphia Yacht Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-03
CALIFORNIA STARS
FORCED TO LIMIT
Davis and Roberts Have Mar
row Escapes From Defeat
at Seabright

Seabright. n, j.. Aug. 3.-William
r. Tildcn. Cd. of Philadelphia. the
worlds champion tennis player. is the
present holder of the singles and dou-
hles challenge cups of the Seabright
Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club. on the
turf courts of which the annual invi-
tation tournament began yesterday.
Were that same Tilden entered at Sea
Bright this week. the chances are about
10 to l that he would win his sec
ond leg on the trophies, for there is
nobody here who seems capable of ex-
tending the great international title
holder, although the field contains the
names of three of California's best
players-Roland Roberts. national clay
court champion: Willis e. Davis and
Clarence ]. Griffin.
Both Davis and Roberts were err
ratio yesterday against opponents
not ranked anywhere near their class in
the first ten. and both of them had
rather narrow escapes from defeat.
However, when the final pinch came
the Californians got grip on them
selves and came through with something
Of the dash and effectiveness of the ma :
tive sons"
II was Commander w. 8. Anderson.
Z comparatively unknown tournament
player, who forced the clay court cham
pion to watch his step. The Californian
TOOK the match by score of 6-3, 81,
S.S In the second round after Anderson
hsd tried him out in every department
oi thf game with battery of shots from
sil over the court. Roberts always gave
the Impression of latent power; mo
mentarily expecting him to suddenly
@ke the bit in his teeth and wade
!s9rough his opponent in typical Lindley
murray style, but he never did just that