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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-01

Patron and Pupil.
The two sessions of city school sys-
tenn, now in vogue in Brunswick. has
called for more discussion than any
public question in recent years, many
communications from those opposing
the present two sessions a day plan
having been received at this office
and some of which have been printed
from time to time 1t may be said
that there has been no one who has
requested the publication of any rea.
son why the two sessions should be
continued.
A News representative, desiring to
get the real sentiment of the people
and, under instructions from the edi-
tor, has mad careful canvass among
patrons, pupils and citizens gener-
ally and not one has been found who
favored any save the old time one
session a day. The reasons given for
return to the one session are vari-
Gus and have been printed In these
columns from time to time. One
thing IS absolutely certain-eyery.
body is opposed to the two session
system.
Sessions In Other Cities.
For the purpose Of ascertaining the
exact situation as TO sessions. hours,
etc, The News has been communicas-
ing with school authorities of other
cities and towns in Georgia and while
every answer received is favorable to
position of the single session advo-
Gates, only few are printed. sufice
to say-not communication favor
Ing double sessions has been received.
Here are some of the expressions:
From Atlanta.
"The Atlanta public schools open
their daily sessions at $3.50 d. m, and
close at 2 p. m, with half hour re-
cess at noon. This plan has been in
force for many years and seems to be
entirely satisfactory
From Augusta.
"The Board OF Education cf Rich
mond county has. fixed the school
hours from 3 a. m, until Up. M. with
half hour recess at noon. This IN.
cludes the city and county districts"
From Macon.
Our grammar schools open at
a. m. and close at p. M. with a :hir-
ty minutes recess at noon. Our high
school opens at a. m, and closes
at 2:15 p. M
From Savannah.
''The public schools here have only
one session for each set OF children.
There was so many children register.
ed last year IN certain grades that it
became necessary TO have two ses-
sions In some OF these grades but the
same children did not attend both ses-
slons."
Fronnb Rome.
'In the city schools all grades start
1t $3.50 o'clock a. m. recess for is
minutes at ten o'clock. then school
reconvenes until u o'clock, when a
20 minutes recess Is given. The
first grade Is dismissed. at 12 o'clock;
second grade IN dismissed for the day
at o'clock; third grade Is dismissed
for the day at 1:20 O'Clock; fourth
grade is dismissed at 1870 O'Clock;
fifth and sixth grades are disclosed at
2:45 o'clock. Country schopIs begin.
at $3.50 a. m. twenty minutes recessl
at 10 o'clock. after recess until ~
O'Clock. 30 minutes, and remain in un.
I'll o'clock when dismissed for the
day"
From cordele.
We formerly had two sessions dat
", but for several years have had one.
the schools being dismissed at 2:30
p. m. The primary grades are dis
missed about an hour earlier. Our
Continued on page Sd
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Schools of Every C,ii
J In Georgia Obseryi :,
One Session Sysi "a
DIsMUKEs is SELECTED
PROHIBITION DIRECTOR.
(Rv Associated Press. J

\ Washington. Sept 30 Fred \
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\ was appointed today prohibition \
y director for Georgia. \
\ Dismukes' headquarters will =
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-01

charge Of Iawlessness. It is forbid
den BY the constitution and rules Of
the order. and any Kiansman violat-
ing these rules is Immediately ban
ished from the organisation. We
court and welcome the most rigid in
vestlgation.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-01
BRUNSWICK MUST
SEND DELEGATION
ON CLYDE MATTER
Rotary Club, of Atlanta, Has In-
Yited Organization of This
City For Meet Oct. 5.
CONTINUANCE OF STEAMER
LINE OBJECT OF GATHERING.

Importance of Water Traffic
From This Port to New York
viii be Shown and coopera-
ton of Gate City Business
Men Will be Asked.--George
II. Smith is to be Principal
Speaker.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-10-01
FROM ATLANTA d.
SMALL CITIES. OLD
R RULE CONTINUES
MANY LETTERS SHOW
ALL ARE SATISFIED

Public Sentiment in Brunswick
Strong For Return to Old
Time One Session Day
Many Reasons Have Been
Advanced Showing This to be
More Preferable to Teacher,
Patron and Pupil.
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CONTINUED on page 81
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From Savannah.

"The public schools here have only
one session for each set of children.
There was so many children register.
ed last year In certain grades that 1t
became necessary TO have two ses-
sions In some OF these grades but the
same children did not attend both ses-
slons."
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From cordsIe.

We formerly had two sessions DAT
", but for several years have had one.
the schools being dismissed at 2:30
p. m. The primary grades are dis
missed about an hour earlier. Our
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
FREDERICK GROUP
HAS MERRY time
Organization Receives Initia-
ton to Attend Measur-
ing Party.

Frederick Barrack Post, Veterans
Of Foreign Wars. on last Monday
gave an old-fashioned box party.
Among the entertainments for the
evening were acrobatic stunts by
Mr.. Bontz and son, several jokes
and .recitations by the department
commander, Samuel H. Jacobson
and the auction of the boxes by
the post adjutant, d. P. Fisher, who
showed himself a worthy auction
eer as we'll as good entertainer.
Post Commander John L. Hughes
gave out some valuable Information
about the ceremonies for the 10th
and 18th in honor of the unknown
dead.
The post was invited to a meas
uring party given by the ladies'
auxiliary by the president OF that
organization, Mrs. Samuel H. ia
cobson. The honor guest for the
evening was Mrs. Barrack, the name
OF the post having been taken after
her son, who was killed in France.
Robert e. Peary Post. Veterans
OF Foreign Wars, gave a. dance last
Saturday in the Masonic Temple
Mt Eighth and r streets northeast.
Due to the fact that the members
OF this post are scattered over the
seven seas at the present time. there
was not very big attendance. =
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
National Union.

Victory Council held an enthu-
siastic meeting on last Thursday
at which there was a large attend
ance especially among the younger
members. The occasion being a
class initiation OF forty members
recently taken in by this council.
Initiatory work was eXemplified by
the National Union degree team.
The following members officisted
in the various ofices: F. z. Fer
Eusion, J. z. B0reland. Potomac
Council, No. ,2os; Daniel I. Leane,
@. p. once Council No. oil: J. r.
Newman, Congressional Council: L.
b. Strickrott, Victory Council. No.
SIS: J. T. Burdine and T. p. Ryan,
Mckinley Council. Friend W. II.
Barnholt OF Victory Council led
the choir and Friend W. A Smith
Of Congressional Council was
pianist. After the initIatory work
and the regular business was COM
pleted the council was turned over
to Speaker Trupp who had a sur
prise in store for the members
and when he pulled back the cur
tain there was revealed an old-time
country store full of useful and
valuable articles in which every
member present had a share. The
Thanksgiving turkey drawing was
next In order and the lucky mem
bers were F. F. Major. r. J. Nc
Carroll and ]. J. Knibbs. In addI-
tion to those initiated at this meet
ing five additional applications for
membership were presented: w. J.
b. Brandon. J. s. Hutchinson, c. J.
Baumann. L. T. Strickland and ID.
J. Cox. Victory Council is enjoy
ing a season of great prosperity
and has some fine entertainments
in store for its members during
tho winter months.
Government Printing once Coun-
ell held its regular meeting on Sat
urday last and gave consideration
to matters brought before IL by
President d. l. Leane, including
the joint entertainment ID be Civ
en- for the beneht OF the hospital
association, the question of adver-
Using the various activities OF the
order and the election In December
next of delegates to the hospital
association and of members of the
committee on extension, all Of
which are of great Importance to
the order in the winter campaign
for membership.
The committee on extension held
meeting at headquarters in the
Washington Loan and Trust Build
ing on Friday last and received re-
ports from the various committees
handling activities during the win
ter months. The next meeting OF
the committee will be held on
Thursday, November IL.
w. II. Collins Council held its
regular meeting on Thursday last
and received an invitation to at
tend in a body the big meeting
held by Victory Council on the
same night. President r. r. Mar
tin of this council promises a full
attendance of that council at its
next meeting to meet Eastern Man
ager Ferguson, who is expected to
be present.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13

St. Rita Assembly
VIII Hold Bazaar
December Next

st. Rita Assembly Is going to hold
a bazaar the first week In Decem-
Der in immaculate Conception Han.
All the ladies are very busy with
their needles and q great number Of
very beautiful and useful articles
are being made.
Monday evening a bowling con-
test was staged between a team OF
Ave men from Capitol Assembly and
a team of Ave ladies from 81. Rita
Assembly. The men. thinking that
they far outclassed the ladies.
spotted them fifty pins. They
found, however, that they underes-
timated their opponents and ac-
cordingly received q sound thrash
ing. Henceforth they are willing
to back the st. Rita team against
any ladies' team in the city.
Frank Callahan reported that
twelve men have volunteered to try
out for the basket ball team 50 far.
but that as yet he has been unable
to get a hall to practice in.
Daniel ]. Currie. acting chairman
of the social and entertainment
committee, reported that the COM
mittee has decided to hold a weekly
dance on Saturday evenings at Inn
maculate Conception Hall. The
services OF the well-known Tempo
Jazz Orchestra have been secured.
The first OF these dances will be
held November 10.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
OLD CHAMPION JOY
TOMT KID GLOOM
AT BIG MARDI CRAS
Amitie Club Makes Plans
For Extensive Affair
November -21.

{ young Joy" champion OF the
universe, will endeavor TO knock
-Kid Gloom" the backache cham
pion, for flock Of tombstones at
the frst annual mardi gras land
fair, to be given for one week. be-
ginning November 81 by the Amitie
Club, at the auditorium hall,
Church Of the Assumption. Con-
gress Heights, d. c. Trainers "Bill"
sartweif and Louie" Nix. assisted
by partners Dickson and Fugitt,
have Joy in the best possible shape
10 deliver a brand-new assortment
of punches that will knock Gloom
off the map. Here IL an idea Of
Joys repertoire Of Knockout slaps;
One jazx band, "Macwilliams" and
his harmony hounds; Frank Mis-
chon. he shakes q nasty Douglas:
Mack" McKesver. soioist from
Lets Co." Ray" Mcdonald. ditto;
the Amitle Glee Club. fresh from
the Hippodrpme. and the Gamma"
Circle. under the guidance OF Az
mes Driscoll. The password win be
"Hubababub" at the Amitie carni-
val.
Elaborate plans are being made
for the opening evening Of the
fair. Sterling G. Ansley, chairman
of the general committee, Is being
assisted by Adolph J. Fugitt, chair
man of the booths, and Miss Marion
Dickson, chairman Of the Amitie
booth, a specially arranged booth.
to. be conducted by the girls Of the
Gamma Club. Miss Dickson Is be-
ing ably assisted by the following
young ladies': Nora Gardner, Ag-
mes Driscoll. Ruth Dickson. Elise
Hayden, Catherine Harrington,
Dorothy Nesline. Leola Hayden. May
Dickson. Blanche Fugitt, Eleanor
Dickson. Nora Saur, Ruth Gala
CHER. Helen Sullivan, Catherine
Myers. Marie Sullivan, Anna Saur.
Leonelda volkman, Gertrude Tylor,
Hattie Mcbride. Grace sartweli.
Olive Ford. Margaret McClellen-
Elizabeth Mcconnell. Agnes Sui
livan. Nora Lane, Veronica Sullivan.
Irone Lane. Elizabeth Sullivan,
Helen Howard, Alice Wolfe, Cathe-
rine Hawkshaw. Marion DonnelIy
and Mae McKeever. An attractive
booth will be set up in the audito-
rum and will be conducted by the
| girls Of the club.
Free dancing to MacwiIliams Or
chestra will be a drawing card at
! the carnival and special attractions
in the form OF free entertainment
will be staged each evening. Each
night du'sT the fair will be al
lotted to zeal organizations. Lo-
cal posts of the American Legion.
st. Johns College. the Catholic
Fraternity and the Knights Of Co.
lumbus have been invited. The first
night will be Knights of Columbus
night.
Francis A. Mccain. president OF
the club, in making his report 20
the members at the club meeting
on Wednesday evening, urged each
and every member to make this
coming mardi gras and fair a great
Catholic week here in Washington
and every organization is being in
vited to take part"
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
Grotto Heads
Visit Norfolk
!, For Ceremony

Monarch C. p. Boss and Master OF
Ceremonies Henry Gompers, ac-
companied by Past Monarch Charles
D.. shackelford. members OF the
Kailipolis cast and 4 large number
OF prophets left Friday evening for
Norfolk. Va, TO stage q rltualistic
ceremonial for Baya Grotto. They
win return to Washington Monday
morning
Interest nov oenters upon the
November dance df the Grotto band
and drill corps. TO be held at thf
New willard Hotel on November %
As usual. the commtttee 81 charge
will leave nothing undone 20 make
the AFFAIR an eu3oyable one. The
Grotto band and orchestra, as on
former occasions. will furnish the
music and dancing will be continue
Gus. ~
The recently organised. KALI
polls drum and bugle corps is fast
coming to the front and as soon as
their uniforms are procured will
take their rank with drill corps of
other grOttoes. The corps is fully
recruited and there IL a long wait
ing list Of others who desire to en-
roll.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13

Decorators are beautifying the
clubhouse for the coming carnival,
which will be held November 10 to
IS, inclusive. Forty-eight booths
are being constructed. that will
radiate a riot OF color, and con-
tain when finished, handsome gifts
for those who attend. Chairman
Samuel Richards and the executive
committee have spared no known
effort in endeavoring to make this
undertaking a success.
Exalter Ruler Patrick J. Callan
chairman of the reception o1mmit-
tee, announces that every invita-
ton that he sent out was accepted,
that alone assures wonderful
attendance during carnival week.
James T. Ryan of the donation
committee urges all members to
send in their donations at once.
this is necessary so that the same
can be listed and credit given the
donor. Chairman Fred Mayer. of
the concessions committee, reports
that never in the history of the
lodge will there ever be such a
carnival.
Charles Dietz, jr., who has the
power to give to a member a life
membership card has listed over
200 Elks prominent in the order,
and requests the names of many
more, his 1--WE American beauties
are ready to explain the nature of
this contest in full detail, any time
or any place.
Frank V. A. Brown who is hand
ling the mystic jar of beans to-
gether with his able crew, have in
stalled an adding machine 10 help
the timid in their calculations, as
George Horning, the originator OF
the jar says. see my friend Brown
he will make YOU happy and
wealthy.
Mrs. James A Balderson, vice
chairman of the ladies committee
and her assistants, Mrs. James Far
srell, Mrs. Howard NJ. Peter, Mrs.
Lydia Doyle, Mrs. A. F. thinner
man, Mrs. w. J. White and the
Misses Laura Dulaney Ursla Syers,
Mrs. Katie. Dunn. Mrs. T. Stanton,
will have $50 ladies who will take
care of the many who will be
guests of the order.
John Ontrich and his Ford sedan
is thinking of installing a Liberty
n Ctor in the same, he claiming
that his tickets are going so fast,
that the car will need a motor of
that type to keep up with their
sale.
A moved feature is the Czech
Sloyakian Brique Bate" the fun
niest creatu IN captivity. 1t was
captured by Fred Mayer in the
wilds of Alexandria while hunting
the wary whoesZis, one touch of its
claw, will bring the Rhino to those
who avail themselves 1f this op-
portunity; in truth the lcky touch
Of happiness greets you.
Elkdom's outstanding event of
the wear. is the grand "Karnival"
which opens Saturday November
10. and closes Saturday November
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
WOOdmen of America.
Calendar.

Tuesday-Lincoln Camp.
Thursday-Talbot Camp; Colun-
bia Camp.
Friday-Central Camp.
State Deputy William McCanrey
was the guest Of Central Camp at
it's meeting on Friday evening, and
addressed the members present on
subjects of fraternaI interest.
The committee on the Webster
class adoption and dinner has made
definite announcement of the date
of the event as Monday evening
December 5, at the Northeast Ma
sonic Temple. Dinner will be served
at o'clock. and the ceremonies of
adoption will begin shortly after.
All Modern Woodmen, whether
resident members or not, are cordi-
ally invited to be present.
The election OF officers in West
End Camp for the year of 1922
which was to have been held at the
first meeting in December. has been
postponed until the second meeting
of that month, on account of the
Webster class adoption being
scheduled for the usual date OF
meeting. Similar action is expected
by the other camps, who find tina;
their election evening conflicts with
the adoption and dinner.
The meeting of Lincoln Camp on
Tuesday evening was the occasion
for a masquerade ball, which was
greatly enjoyed by a large attend
ance of members and their friends.
The costumes presented were orig
NAL and pleasing. Dancing and re-
freshments were a part of the even
ing's entertainment.
The members who are present at
the meeting OF West End Camp on
the evening nf November 81 will be
allowed a voice in the disposition Of
a Thanksgiving turkey. The lucky
number will win the prize, and the
fraternal fund OF the camp will be
benefited by the proceeds.
The several camps of Royal
Neighbors have held final rehearsals
and completed their arrangements
for the joint class adoption. which
is to be held the evening OF Novem-
Der 10, in the Northeast Masonic
Temple, From present Indications
1t is believed that the degree will
be conferred upon q large class
Visiting Neighbors from I.aytons-
Vile, Hyattsville. Clinton and other
nearby places In Maryland are ex-
pected to be present at the event.
Very little Improvement is re-
ported In the physical condiIion of
Neighbor Daniel webster OF West
End Camp, in whose noa5r the Web
ster. class Is named. lie hts bean
confined to his home for the last
several weeks because If serious
Illness. The hope Ii still enter
tanned. however, that he will be able
to be present at the class adoption
and dinner which are to be held in
his honor on December s.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
Royal Arcanum.

District Council has made Ar
rangements for an Interestinr
meeting to be held the evening be-
Iore Thanksgiving. Regent z. g.
Linz viii be master. Of ceremonies
ana assures all who attend a
pleasant evening.
Capitol and FGrraEut Councils
beio joint meeting on Thurs
oay evening, last which was well
attended by members Of the re-
spective councils and Of the grand
council. One Of the features OF
the occasion was the installation
OF Brother o. II. p. Scott as trustee
OF the grand council
Under the. auspices OF Grand Re-
gent George c. Shinn and an able
COMMITTEES. arrangements have been
opmpleted for a patriotic and fra
ternal gathering on November is.
at the Central High School audi
torium. In celebration Of ROYAL
Arcanum Charter Day. Invitations
have been accepted by representa-
tive heads Of other organizations
In the District and distinguIshed
speakers. The prime purpose or
the meeting is the furtherance OF
good fellowship among the men,
bership OF fraternal organisations.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
CORPS OF DECORATORS WORK
TO BEAUTFY ELKS QUARTERS
Says Coming Carnival VIII Be Best in History
Of Order

26. The executive committee has
promised that its plans are ali
completed in every detail which
will make this "KarnivaI" one
that in its magnitude is unparaIIel-
ed, unique in conception. dazzling
in brilliancy and startling in its
originality.
All is in readiness for the big
theater party at the Shubert- Bel
asco Theater Tuesday night. Joseph
BittOni, Arthur A. Riemer and
Frank b. A. Brown. with the aid
of manager Ira LaMotte assure the
500 members who have procured
their tickets that the best bill Of
the season will be staged for their
benefit. Additional tickets for
those who have not received them
can be gotten at the theater box
office. or from the committee.
Wednesday evening over 600
members of the order will entrain
for Baltimore. Md, to visit BaIti-
more Lodge No. I: this is a return
visit. August Brill, chairman of
the committee of arrangements an
nounces that Baltimore lodge will
initiate a large class that evening,
this initiation will be conducted
by the officers of our lodge. namely
Exalted Ruler Patrick J. Callan
and Messrs. James A. Bal6erson,
Daniel Nihion and John Ontrich,
with color bearers Robey and Tim
norman, the esquire will be George
Dennham. The party will leave the
w. b. and A. terminal station at
Twelfth and New York avenue, at
6 o'clock p. m. Tickets can be
had from the committee or at the
club. The st. Mary's Boy Band will
meet this delegation and escort
them to the clubhouse, where
great entertainment, a social ses-
sion, and the initiation awaits the
caravan.
The Washington herald., 1921-11-13
NATIONAL CAPITAL
POST CELEBRATES
Gives Grand Rally and Big
Smoker at New
Headquarters.

National Capital Post 127, Vet
Grams OF Foreign Wars, celebrated
holding It's first meeting in its new
quarters, @. A. r. Hall, 1912 Penn
syIvanIa avenue northwest. Friday
evening, November 4. with a grand
rally and smoker. The celebration
was proclaimed the greatest sue
cess and gathering of membership
of the year. nearly 500 members
present. Comdr. Col. George L. TAFT
presided. On motion by post mem
bers all regular order of business
was suspended in order to carry
out the program as arranged by the
entertainment committee. The pro-
gram for the evening was as fol-
lows: Speakers, Henry A johnson,
Junior vice commaader-in-chief of
the @. A. R.; Col. John McElroy.
department commander of the Po-
tomac @. A. r.; william Holman, 81
years of age, member of the Army
Navy Union, gave a recitation; Al
bert Michaud. Commander Richard
J. Harden Camp, United Spanish
War Veterans; Edward @. MacCand-
fish, member of the American Le-
gion and V. F. W.; z. l. Moore,
better known amongst his comrades
as Top" Moore. the oldest first ser
geant in the Third D. C. National
Guard, and who saw service with
the regiment in France. Mrs. Fauth,
member of Women's Relief Corps,
G. A. r. Entertainment and must
cal program furnished by Third d.
c. Regiment Bugle and Drum
Corps, Sergeant Bugler Henry Love-
less in charge. with Horace z.
Alderman in charge of the Third
ID. c. Regiment Orchestra and Burt
E. Murray with songs and dance.
Comrade Frank De Rose, who suf-
fered the loss of everything but
his life during the recent Pueblo,
Col. flood, was a visitor at the post
gathering and expects to sail for
France. his native land, the latter
part of November. -.
The recruiting committee pre-
scented ten applications for member
snip which were held over until the
meeting Of November IS. when the
post will give another smoker ana
entertain the department COM
mander. Captain Samuel II. Jacob
son. and star. Comrades are urged
TO be present and bring with them
any ehgibles. Post meetings will
De held every first and third Fri
days, G. A. r. Hall, 1912 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest.