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others just kind of bah-blallhed
around, and what any Of 'cm tried
to get off their chests hardly amount
ed to terribly much"
~ don't care. l couldn't do it at
ALL"
well, the way II looks to me-" Fred
observed, I'VE simply got to, From
what they tell me, the freshmen got
to do more than anybody. Every 9th.
or Friday night, its al freshmen and
nothin' else. You get postal card
on Monday morning ia your mail. and
1t says Assignment on it and aud =
then it's got written underneath what
you haf to do the next Friday nigin
-nration or dpha'N or maybe iEsi
rend from some old book or something.
guess we got to stand up there and
try. anyway"
"All right" said Ramsey. "If they
want me to commit suicide they can
send me one o their ole Assignments.
| won't need to commit suicide though
I guess. All I'll do, III just fall over
In a fit. and stay In it,
And, In truth, when he received his
first assignment" one Monday morn
ing, month later, he seemed in a
fair way to fulfill his prophecy. TIE
attention of his roommate, who SIT
at window of their study, was al
tracted by sounds Of strangulation.
"What on earth's the matter, Rum
sey?p
Look Look nj this"
Fred took the card and examined it
with an amazement gradually mere
ing into a pleasure altogether too per-
ceptible:
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ASSIGNMENT

Twelve-AInute Debate, Class of IBIS.
Subject. Resolved; That Germany
Is both legally and morally Justified
In her invasion of Belgium,
Oebaters are notified that each VIII
be held strictly to the following sehed-
ule: Affirmative, min, FIRST. Nega-
tive. min, first. Affirm, : Inn'' sec
ond. Neg. min, secondly
Affirmative, r. MIIlIOLLAND, Is
Negative, D. YOCUM '1S,
Concluding his reading. which was
oral. the volatile Mitchell made use
of his voice In manner of heathcnish
hoistcrousness. and presently reelined
upon n lounge Ia laugh the better. His
stricken comrade. meanwhile. reeov-
cred So far as Ia pace the floor. I'm
yoin' to pack NJ and light out for
home :" he declared over and over
And even oftener he read and reread
the card to make sure of the actunl-
ity of that fatal coincidence. "D. Yo-
cum, is"
off could do it," he Moderated
IF could stand M there and debate
one o. their daru ole debates In the
first place--if l had the gall To even
try it, why. my gosh! you don't sup
nosn TIM coin' tn rot nm there and
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CHAPTER VII

| He never saw her again She sent
Im picture postal" from Oconomo-
|oC, Wisconsin, which his father dis
kgased from the family mail. one
SmOng at breakfast, and considerable
landed to him without audible com
Ei. Upon it was written. ooh. you
msy" This was the, last Of MilIa.
inst before school opened, in the
Eumn, Sadie Clews made some reve
lions. "Aillla did like you" said
blie after that time you jumped
the creek to save her she liked you
fter than any boy In town. and |
)e>s If it wasn't for her counsin MiIt
! In Chicago she would of liked YOU
II best anywhere. ] guess she did.
tywg. because she hadn't seen him
br about year then.
swell, that afternoon she went
pray was over there and took In
ferythih. that was goin' on. only she
|ade me promise on my word of honor
wouldn't even tell Albert. They
|lht get any wire from tile uncle
Pout the touring car; II was her cou-
p Milt that jumped on the train aud
Pine down and nxed II all up for
lila to go on the trip, and every
Plhg. You see, Ramsey, she was
Frned back couple of times in school
Flore She came in our class and |
pht know how old she is and she
|ht look old yet, but I'm pretty sure
pes at least eighteen, and she mitht
over | didn't think such great
Fal Of this Alilt's looks myself, but
rs anyway twenty-one years old, and
y good position, and all their fam
seem 10 think he's just finel 1t
|sSllt his father that took in the tour
Y car On the debt, like she said she
|aS writing YOU; it was Milt himself.
I started out In business when he
|S only thirteen years old. and this
Fp ne was gcttia' up for his father
20 mother and Milla was the first
Eca'lon he ever took. Well, of course
p wouldn't like my tcllln' you, but
tan see the harm of it, now every
pings all over"
AH-all over? You moan AIilla's
Fns to be-tO he married?"
Nhe already is" said Sadie. "They
Y married at her Aunt Jess and Tn
\ rnfNs house, up in Chicago, last
| ~ Yes, sir; that quiet little
wa regular old married. woman
uls time, l expect, Ramsey p
""eh he got over the shock, which
["' "ot until the next day. one pre-
F'n'natng feeling remained: 1t was
SONNY pride-a pride in his proven
'u','S' lie was old enough, II up
L"eu' to have been tire. same thing
Engaged to a person who was now
'arried Woman. His manner thence.
-" showed an added trace of scri-
sl'esS and self-considerntion.
having recovered his equlpoise and
e'''lhg more, he entirely forgot that
l" oil humble admiration le had
b, "' pofa locum on the day of his
rs' proSlraiion When he saw her
m -" III the classroom, smiling bright
UP at the teacher. the morning of
%"ool opening In the autumn.
VIZ humility had long since van
seu and she appeared TO him not
%I"lse than MS the scholar whose
~pe'e proficiency had always been
u ,Tksome to him. w
i, LOOK *, at her" he muttered to him.
same ole Teachers Petl"
u, "% n. and then. as the days and sea-
~ passed, and Dora's serene prog
continued, never checked or even
sssu a' Hsi, lured within him some
rug Vi The old determination
s""" her; and he would conjure
"""'' 90 Nc q, to,,a 10
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"0h, that wasn't anything Fred
interrupted. 1.-THE only one that talked
like that, he was that Blickens; he's
n tutor, or something, and really II
member of the faculty. Most o the
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whitworth Expression Department
Presents One-Act PLAYS.

Miss Ruth Bale presented gifted
members of her class at whitworth
last Saturday evening at the Lamp
ton Auditorium in some of the la
test one-act plays. The program
was very charming and interesting
one. Between the Soup and the
Sayoury''. by Gertrude Jennings. was
excellently carried out by Gladys
Kirkwood. Cook; Billye Benton,
Kitchen Maid; Verde osteen. Par
lor Maid. The students made this a
very refreshing and amusing. II brief
dramatic presentation Of life in the
kitchen.
Joint Owners in Spain. by Alice
Brown and presented by Mary Turn
bough, Ellen Bennett. Annelle Lip
sey and Mildred Davis was an a.
musing yet somewhat pathetic view
Of an Old Ladies' Home.
1.-THE Happy Day, by 0ctavia
Roberts. showed the gifts Of express
sion possessed by Josephine Dorsey,
Christine Ferguson, Layerne Brame.
Billye Benton. Verde 0steen. May
me Sutton, Edna Settler.
Miss Bale was congratulated on
her success IL not on the door re-
ceipts. The evening was uninviting
outside and only enough was realiz-
ed to pay for the royalties and 9TH
er expenses of the evening. But
this fact does not reflect at all on
the fine merit of the program.
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Mrs. v. L. Zachary of Brookha-
ven, Miss, and small son, ". L. Jr.,
arrived in Ell Dorado last night for
visit with her mother. Mrs. N. Al
peunte-El Dorado (Ark) Daily
News.
Mrs. w. L. Anderson. who has
been in New York City for the past
three months in the interest of the
Commonwealth Brokerage Company,
has returned to her home in Ell Do
rado.-El Dorado (Ark.) Daily
News.
Judge P. z. Jones, former Chan
cellor for the Fifth Chancery Dis
trict, supplied for Judge D. M. Miller
in an important case at Hazlehurst
last week. Judge Miller recused
himself on account Of being related
to some Of the litigants.
The choicest line OF Toilet prepa-
rations ever shown in Mississippi
Houbigant. Coty. DIer Kiss, Mary
Garden and other standard brands Of
imported and domestic perfumes in
greatest profusion and variety Of 81
zes and odors. Hoffman's
Four tractors as sales in one day
is an excellent record for any Miss
issippi concern but that is what the
w. L. Address Motor Co. here did In
one days business yesterday. Did
vnu sec All those neWly-arrived Fords
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The ]. w. McG Grath Memorial

We live amid the vital. orduous
duties Of day that knows no long,
er. as its predecessors have known,
the activities. the interest. the SYM
pathy, the charity, the inspiring
pFesence of the lamented ]. w. Nc
Grath. whose achievements for his
community. his state. and his fell
lows elsewhere. were measured only
by his broad vision and love for God
and man.
We live in the present. while our
dead sleep-in eternity. But not for
getting the past or its memories Of
beneficent. valorous deeds. we hold
them as spurs and incentives to pa
triotic endeavor and the onward
march OF a people who were favored
for time by the leadership Of him
for whom ''the battle-fiags are
furled."
With a view to preserving In mem-
ory the value of the life that was
given to Brookhaven for the sixty
one years it throbbed and breathed
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and had its being, friends and co.
laborers of ]. w. McGrath have plan
ned to honor in some fitting express
sion of their undying regard and ap-
probation the life he spent, the out
stretched hand that was ever ready
to give, the valiant spirit that COW
cred every need and protected with
chivalrous regard the weak and de-
pendent among US.
Mr.. McGrath's last thoughts were
of Brookhayen, and his last words
Goodbye, Brookhaven friends"
The life and destiny Of innumera-
BILE public enterprises often seemed
to rest in the always willing hands
Of ]. w. McGrath Now that he has
gone, his indefatigable energy, his
power in widely separated fields
of endeavor, his patience and for
bearance, his interest in every good
cause. his judgements in great prob
lens that concerned the public, his
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N EDISON MAZDA Elec-
trio Globes in all sizes.
Phone us your orders for
quick delivery. C. B. Per-
kins Hardware Store.


DR.. w. L. Address, Lincoln coun-
TVS Wide-awake Ford dealer, has
already complimented his accom-
plished and helpful wife with pre-
Christmas gift consisting of new
style Ford Sedan which is one Of the
latest Ford creations, the first one
ever received in Lincoln county. and
1t is SO late product that 1t has
never been advertised even by Ford
himself up to this date. DR.. and
Mrs. Address with their attractive
children are anticipating sharing the
pleasures afforded by this machine
with their friends as they have done
heretofore with other Fords.
Six bright young representatives
of Mrs. Birdie Mae Scott's Sixth
Grade class appeared in The Leader
office last Friday under the super
vision of their teacher and accom-
panied BY Mrs. M. 4. Ross. Of the
Seventh Grade. The children were
studying the geography Of Brook
haven and we are glad they learned
The Leader was on the map. Each
bright pupil left with a souvenir
presented BY Mr. Paul Hobbs and
wrought out Of the Intertype by the
operator names Of the children
done In the metal used in setting
up The Leader
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the most enjoyable in Whitworth's
history of her music department.
Miss Waits was the recipient of
handsome floral pieces.


About a half hundred went out
Sunday, through the unpleasant
weather, to Pleasant Hill Church to
hold meeting with the saints gath
cred together and awaiting the COM
ing Of Brookhaven's Flying Squad
ron.
Mr.. F. F. Parsons read the Scrip
lures and Mr.. M. L. Everett ex-
planned the power behind the move
ment and the actuating effect Of
prayer and love.
Testimonies were given by Messrs.
John Lipsey, ]. s. Penn, ]. r. Her
rington, G. II. Penn, Willie Elan.
Joe West, F. F. Parsons. Chas. Lee
McDavitt, Red Brinson, stranger.
H. C. Lee. Edgar Green, Lee Ever
ette. Harry Watts, Harvey Storm. q.
B. Harris, Lee McDayitt. Tanner, II.
s. Till.
The meeting was one Of the most
effective held by the Squadron.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13

People are talking about living
memorials in contrast with cold
stone and marble that remind one
most of death. It's the same thing
with Christmas gifts. Why not a
subscription to the Leader? A MEM
bership in the Library? An Artist
Course Ticket?
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ker, of New
Orleans, are guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jay McGrath and Mr.. Nc
Grath at the S. N. Storm home this
week. Mr.. Ker is a prominent lead
er of the commercial interests in New
Orleans and is President of the A.
merican Coffee Co.
Little Mary Ellen Lilly has had
the misfortune to break her collar
bone and so will suffer the loss of
the use of her chubby little hand
during the Santa Claus season. ISIS
ty" was jumping rope and fell on the
unrelenting pavement last Thursday
with the result noted.
DR.. Broadfoot, Mrs. Broadfoot and
three children are expected to arrive
in their car tomorrow at the Metho-
dist parsonage. Mrs. Lewis left the
parsonage In such beautiful order
that there was little left for the local
ladies to do. A delectable dinner
will be awaiting the new pastor and
his family.
During the Holidays we are
offering a special price of $1.49
for a fine guaranteed razor. If
not satisfied, your money re-
funded. Get him one for Christ
mas. Brookhayen Hardware Co.
Mr.. Monroe Smith. capable mail
deliverer of Route 2, Brookhayen, is
depressed over the death of his
brother, Mr.. L. D. Smith, which oc-
CURED at Birmingham, Ala. Burial
was had at Hattiesburg Thursday.
Mr.. Smith was formerly engaged in
business in Brookhaven and made
many friends with those he came in
contact with while residing here.
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- Remember our House
hold Department when
selecting your Xmas Gifts.
IL you have not seen our line
it will pay you to call on us.
C. B. Perkins Hardware.

Mr.. T. ]. Leggett, one of Frank
lin county's progressive farmers,
left last Thursday over the Mississ-
ippi Central with his cattle and hor-
ses for Hattiesburg. where he and
his family will make their future
abode. We wish for them much sue
cess in their new home. Meadville
Advocate.
Mrs. w. S. Rutter came in with
the cold yesterday and warmed the
heart of The Leader. tI'm going to
make myself a Christmas present of
The Leader, she said and her name
was Immediately enrolled as a cash
subscriber. May others do likewise.
There is no reason why any one
should do without a Christmas pres
ent if they really want one as Mrs.
Rutter wanted The Leader.
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W. L. WOOD
Lawyer
Cassidy Building
Annual Meeting Tri-County Medical
Society.

h~,,,,an. .n.,,., ..a..,., :, .ha
ma = cs.4" .~s .,as,n, a". nesins VI ny
- ou' 49,, mel'a. .,o soeless was .'. ne.u
- lose. ne me- seseefuay; ewen.y
...,1 ..s.noe.s Delns ptesens Dssiae seesss
WV WY % wsIe III, 1T :. on1slwooo' 1so' OF
s1',. sne 0,ase Si'e wes.ale Depel s,nens s,
m,s n,ss i9nsr. supsrinusnusn. oi ene
.s n.ns Dsusnss '.al, Mls,
ma nenue.son, ,ocaA resis.eIeo
nurse rarss, anu ~ MI, = =. ,s DOwsh' OF sne
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- CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Boys Delight-410
guage automatic ejector
shotgun, $3.50. C. B. Per-
kins Hardware Store.


Mrs. Willis A. Maxwell, of jack
son, was visitor of last week. Mrs.
Maxwell and her lovely daughter,
Miss Gladys, are delighted with life
at the State Capital.
Rev. and Mrs. s.. A. Williams were
in our city Monday en- route to Jack
son where Mr.. Williams attended
the meeting of the Baptist State Con-
vention Board of which he is mem
ber.
HOT BED SASH-We have in
stock about 1000 Louisiana Red
Cypress Hot Bed Sash. They
are the best and priced reason
able. BrOOkhaven Hardware Co.
Miss Genevieve Storm has been
a holiday guest Of her sister. Mrs.
]. D. Kerr. at Covington. La, where
their near relative. Miss Ellen John
son. has also been enjoying delight
ful visit.
The Baptist w. M. S. will hold a
week OF prayer in the interest Of
Foreign Missions, beginning January
first. The meetings will be held in
the evenings instead Of the after
moons as formerly.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13
llE Plenty of Window Glass,
Putty, Doors and Win
dOws at G. B. Perkins Hard
ware Store.

Miss Katherine Wilson is visiting
friends in our city. "a guest of Mrs.
Woodward, Mrs. Hoffman and others.
In preparing your Christmas pres
ents. don't forget we have Christ
mas boxes, ribbons, tags and seals.
Hoffman's.
Mrs. r. E. Bennett returned Satur-
day night from Crystal Springs
where she attended the annual Meth
odist Conference.-Franklin Advo-
cate.
Miss Eliza Blue, pupil of Prof.
Ferrata, head of the Department OF
Music at Sophie Newcomb, will give
piano recital in New Orleans to-
morrow afternoon.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13
FEED AND CARE FOR PuLLETs
Most Common Mistake to Give Fowls
Free Range and Compel Them
20 Hustle for Living.

When should an April pullet begin
laying? Generally the statement is
made that Leghorn pullets should be-
gin when FIVE to FIVE and one-haif
months old; Rhode Island Reds and
Wyandotte pullets take a month long
er and Plymouth Rocks still another
month.
An investigation made by Purdue
university developed the fact that
many fiocks are not doing as well as
they could If the young pullets were
properly fed and cared for. They are
often crowded in the coops at night
Cor the little brood coop that lis big
enough in the spring is crowded by
late fall and the chicks sweat.
The most common mistake is poor
feeding. The pullets are allowed free
range over the farm and compelled
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13

Try me for Army goods.-T. C.
Barge.
1914 Pepperell sheeting. 55c at
Barge's.
Miss Grace Givens, of Monticello,
is a guest of Miss Thelma Givens..
Ingersoll Watches and Spaulding
Footballs will tickle the boys: Hoff-
mans.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. e. Milner were
business visitors here yesterday from
Norheld.
Mems all Wool Suits as low as
$3.50. Boys Suits as low as $500
at Barge's.
The Peripatetics will meet Satur-
day at three o'clock p. m. at the
home Of Mrs. Eugene M. Bee.
Mr.. A. j. Martin, Of Vicksburg,
spent the weekend at the home of
his sister, Mrs. j. o. Boadwee.
Mr.. ]. ]. McGrath and son, w. K,
were visitors from Canton Sunday
at the homes Of relatives here.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13

Cotton is 24:25.
For Sale-Choice holly sprigs.-
Ring phone 121.
Gas Mask Rain Coats, rubber lined
$500 at Barge's.
Special values in Stag and Pearl
handle knives. Hoffmans.
$4,000 Cash given away Dec.
30th. Priebatsch.
9/4 Brown and Rleached Pepper
ell Sheeting at soc at Barge's.
Mr.. Leon Boyte has been spending
the past few days in Louisiana.
Ladies', Misses and Children's
Coats at below cost at Barge's
Books, Bibles, Testaments carry an
added value as Christmas gifts.
Hoffman's.
Eversharp pencils, Wahl and Wa
terman Fountain Pens, the standard
gifts. Hoffman's.
Miss Emma Hurvey, of Slidell,
La, is visiting in the w. w. Hill
home on Church Street.
Miss Mary Alice Hill spent the
weekend in Hattiesburg as a guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Hurvey.
How about a bicycle for the boy
or girl? A-gift that will prove a
"pal' S65 days in the year. Hoff-
mans.
Try Priebatsch's for Xmas
shopping. You will be more
than pleased.
Your friends can use as we'll as
appreciate radiator emblems, horns,
motor meters and spot lights. Hoff-
mans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Fisher. and
Mrs. Sam Coleman spent last Sun
day in New Orleans with Miss Ethel
Maynor.
You ought to be just before you're
generous. Pay off your debts before
making Christmas presents to we'll
to-de friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Moreton attend
ed the meeting of the Great South
ern Lumber Co., at Bogalusa, last
Thursday and Friday.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13

In the pretty parlors Of the q, H.
Wentworth home last Friday after
noon Miss Ayleen zwirn was favor
ed by about twenty-five young
friends with shower Of beautiful
things, Mrs. Maggie Butler Moore
being the hostess for the delightful
afternoon.
There were guessing contests and
unique presentation Of gifts 70 the
fair bride-to-be who on the 28th will
be married to Mr.. Marcus Of New
York.
Miss Ayleen's elder sister. Mrs.
Brickman, Of New York. won the
first prize IN the guessing contests
and Miss Marie McGrath, the Sec
ond.
Favors were dainty baskets filed
with salted nuts and decorated with
tiny wedding bells.
Delicious fruit cake and Charlotte
Russo were served.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13

$100 and $50 Knitted Scarfs fol
men. 75c at Barge's.
Administer Rugs, beautiful pat.
terms $3.50 at Barge's.
Don't overlook the fact that fash
lights make ideal Christmas gifts.
Hoffman's.
Sheriff r. G. Applewhite has al
ready issued receipts for 14I County
Hunting Licenses.
Give her Djer Kiss in bottles
the other kind in the dark. Both
will please her. Hoffman's.
Rev. ]. A. Taylor left yesterday to
attend the meeting Of the State Bap-
tist Convention Board at jackson.
$50 will be a nice New Year
present. Given away Dec. Both
at Priebatsch's.
Mrs. z. r. Red from Port Arthur,
Texas. is here to spend the yule-tide
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r..
Boone.
A wonderful assortment Of dolls.
toys, wagons. velocipedes and the
like for making the children's Xmas
a happy one. Hoffman's.
Christmas cards for every purpose,
with appropriate verses for each in
dividual. Post cards of real quality
and beauty at 1c each. Hoffman's.
Priebatsch's business contin-
ues growing. Good goods, reas-
Onable prices-and appreciation.
Electric curling irons. heating
pads, vibrators, Hot Point Irons
and other electrical conveniences
make acceptable gifts. Hoffman's.
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a roupy cold unless prompt action
heads 1t off, and one nights neglect
has cost dearly.
Keep them growing by giving more
room through culling market stock as
fast as 1t develops, and by providing
shade.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13
MATURE CHICKENS ON RANGE
Good Summer Ration for Hens 10 Mix.
ture Of Wheat, Oats and Corn,
One Part Each.

Encourage mature chickens to range
by feeding them sparingly. A good
summer ration for hens consists Of
l part wheat, part oats, and 1 part
corn, by weight. More eggs are OBJ
tanned where the birds are fed little
grain than when forced to depend
upon ''pickings" about the farm.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-12-13
DOULTM NOlFI]
| lNSsssSsSSSS sajU|


Cockerels to be kept for breeding
purposes should be handled in a SINH
lar manner to pullets.
Young stock win do better If not
compelled to pick their living with
the old There win also be less
trouble from lice.
Misshapen eggs are always penal
lied by the market and bring an In
ferior price to smooth, even, perfectly
shaped eggs.
DO not make the mistake Of feeding
too much In the early days Of the fat
tening process. 1t should ever be kept
In mind that the appetite must be pre-
served unimpaired.
Shade is one of the most important
essentials during the hot months. Gel
the chicks into the orchard and corn
s1eld. 1t is not too late to plant sun
flowers.