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Religious Notes
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EBENlEzER SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School
was we'll attended last Sunday. The
attendance was 435. General Collec-
ton $48.76 Senior banner No. 1
went to Rev. j. j. Carter's Glass and
Senior banner, No. 2 to Mrs 1. H.
SCOTS class. Mr.. Lee Of the Urban
League spoke in interest OF his work
and was donated $7.76 for same
Supt. w. p. Epps gave beautiful
outline of the days lesson.
..'yyySSr@y
The T. E. l.. Bible Glass, of viii oh
Miss Lucy Peters is teacher, was well
attended, there being 26 out. The
class is increasing. An inspiring
meeting was held the first Wednes-
day evening at the home of Mrs. Sa-
rah Bolts. The regular monthly
meeting will be held the first Wednes
day in April at the residence of Mrs.
j. ]. Carter, 1922 1-2 st. Peter.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Every man had a word. Songs were
warm.
Today P. NJ at the building, you
and your friend.
Men be on time Sunday ready for
hard work and the other man.
At the building workers, $50 A.
M. Meeting for boys p. M. at the Y.
M. G. A.
Superintendent r. H. Fauntleroy Of
the 9Th st. Baptist church will address
the men $50 p. NJ. at the building.
Subject: The Masters Inquiry of You
Mr.. James III. Walls will lead a special
quartette. Be on time with the one
man. Help to make this meeting a
good one.
Sunday, March 25th, $3.50 p M. a
special service for women and men at
the 9Th Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev.
o. b. Simms pastor of the Rising Mt
Zion Baptist church will preach spec
ial sermon. Subject: The Open Win
dOws. Do not fail to hear this message
from God. The League Choir of thu
church will sing. Director, Mr.. w. E.
Brown. Seats are free for everybody.
Come. Pray for this hour.
Every home is listed for prayer foy'
the Y. M. G. A. Please do not forget.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Young, Of Lansing. Michigan acted ms
Master OF Ceremonies and one OF the
features was music furnished by the
students of the Institute under the di-
rection of Miss Josie Roberts. and the
Fisk Jubilee singers. j. A. Myers, di-
rector; l.. ID. Collins. c. ]. O'Bannon,
and Mrs. ]. A. Myers. They are all art
lists.
Greetings from Daytona and words
of welcome were delivered by DR.. NJ.
Josie Rogers. mayor of the city. She
was followed by Bishop William f.
Anderson. of Cincinnati, of the Metho
dist Episcopal church. who delivered
the dedicatory address. Prof. Nathan
b. Young, president of the State school
Tallahassee, Florida. made an able ad.
dress.
Miss Lucy Miller 4 graduate from
the institution, who was among the
first students. going from kindergar-
ten, through the course and then fin.
ishing college work ut Talledega, made
a prophetic address which brought
tears to many eyes. Her life was sui.
ficient to inspire any poor girl from
an humble home. She showed what
could be accomplished.
Mrs. Bethune. who followed. pointed
to the young woman. saying that she
was her address and urged the people
to stand by the cause which she
espoused.
In the evening, addresses were de.
livered by DR.. James e. Gregg. Princi.
pal OF Hampton Institute; Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell. Mrs. Booker T. Wash.
ingtOn. DR.. George c. Hail. OF Chica-
go, A. F. Herndon of Atlanta. DR.. 1 {.
Garland Penn. of Cincinnati, Ohio
The building was dedicated by Dr. c.
F. Goss. About $50 900 was raised dur.
ing the day. Greetings were telegraph
ed by Prof. N. w. Collier, of ST. Angus
tine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH.
SUNDAY MARCH 1S 1923

SUNDAY MARCH IS, 1923.
Location: Corner Leigh and First
Streets.
10:00A. NJ. Sunday School Lesson
Jesus Crucified," Luke %.
1880 A. M. preaching by the pastor,
Rev. r. II. Johson, Jr., B. d subject:
"Providential Care"
S:15 p. NJ. preaching by the pastor.
Rev. R. H. Johnson Jr., B. d. subject:
"Ovcr Anxiety"
Sacred Program: Progressive Edu,
cational Association. Mrs. Maggie L.
Walker will address Boys meeting 3
80 P. M.
600 p NJ Young Peoples Meeting.
Regular Prayer services (weekly)
Wednesday, 500 p. M.
You are cordially invited to attend
our services. Strangers In the city are
welcome at all times. Do not remain
without church protection during
your absence from home
Encourage our boys at the afternoon
service. This is more than a mere pro-
gram. 1t is q movement that should
receive the support of thoughtful PEG.
pie. Without vision the people perish
Prepare for the future by saving the
boy. Let us render positive aid so rs
to use the surplus energy of the grow
ing boy instead of negative criticism
when youth is seeking an outlet for
his natural powers. May the youth OF
our day receive their full inheritance.
physical intellectual. moral and spirit
ual.
w. l.. JOHNSON
Church Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
GREAT EMANCIPATION
CELEBRATION APRIL 8

Men, women, boys and girls, all
Churches, Clubs and Organizations OF
any and all kinds are wanted to help
the Emancipation Association make
the 3rd of April. 1923 the very day
the resurrection of the memory Of the
prayers and mourning of our Grand
fathers, and Grand-mothers. relatives
and friends that went up to God, they
were heard and answered.
We are enjoying the result Of their
petition. Tire Emancipation Associa-
ton is asking everybody to do their
bit to make the day one of rejoicing
There will be parade. addresses
and music. The parade will assemble
ut Twentieth and Short p, in the East
END and move west through the color
ed section, ending at Hovey Park. The
pastors will be asked to hold special
services Sunday before the 2rd. Watch
for further notices.
Emancipation Association,
REV. ]. H. BINFORD, Pres.
NJ. p. TYLER. Secretary.
NATHANIEL ROY. Chairman, P. &.
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Y. W. G. A. NOTES.
Mt. Carmel b. Y. p. u. at Vespers,
Sunday Afternoon at s O'clock

The b. Y. p. u. of Mt Carmel Bapt.
list church, one OF the most progress
sive young peoples societies of the
community. will present musical and
literary program at the Vesper ser.
vices on Sunday afternoon at s
O'Clock. The officers of this b. p. u
are: Mr.. Alonzo b. Jones' president
Mrs. f. ID. Caffee, vice: Mrs. Mary An
derson. treasurer and Mrs. Beatrice
Fuller. secretary. Among the numbers
that will be given are recitations by
Misses Novella Hamilton and Sadie
Haskins, an instrumental solo by Miss
Mildred Norrell. papers by Misses
Helena Armstead and Estelle Williams
and vocal solo by Miss Emmerald
Scott.
The large audience that was present
at Vespers on last Sunday was un
avoidably disappointed. Due to the III
ness OF Miss M. Sydney Mayo, the de
bate that was the principal feature OF
the program had to be postponed. The
other numbers on the program We're
thoroughly enjoyed. The debate will
he given at an early date. Watch foT
the announcement
AT the Vesper Hour on March 25th
the Coronella Literary Society under
the direction of Mrs. M. NJ. Winston
will persent An Afternoon With Col
ored Composers" This promises to be
one of the very best programs of the
year.
On last Wednesday evening the
Membership Committee held it's first
meeting under the craftsmanship OF
Mrs. ]. T. Harper. The meeting was
full of interest, organization being
perfected Miss Elena Bell was elected
secretary and the following subcom.
mittee chairmen appointed: Renewals
Mrs. ID. c. Deans New Memberships;
Mrs. Bessie Paxton. Parties and So
Gals; Mrs. Ida e. Charity. At it's April
meeting plans for increasing the mem
bership of the Association will be con
sidered and short study of the New
Spirit of Membership" will be featur
ed by the committee.
The class in Sociology, Mr.. Garnet,
DeLoatch instructor. opened on Mon
day evening with an enthusiastic
group OF Is members present. The en-
rollment in this class is 20 and regis
tration of new members closed or
March 18th.
GIRL RESERVES ACTIVITIES.
"The New Minister" at True Re
formers Hall. Tuesday March 9th a;
Sis P. M. The Girls Executive Coun
Gil is presenting the Choral club and
Barrett's Orchestra in this entertain
ing play.
On Monday evening the Carnatior
club, Miss Belle Boyd, adviser an :!
Miss Burnell Lee, president. entertain
ed their fathers. The other guests pres
ent besides fathers were several mem
bers of the committee of management
advisers from the other clubs and one
mother. A splendid program consist
ing OF musical and literary numbers
especially related to fathers was given
Resi- onses We're made by the fathers
present and remarks of appreciation
by the other guests. AT the end of the
program refreshments were served
and games enjoyed by all present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

923 Quarter Street.
Charleston, W. Va.
March 2, 1872 B.
Chief of Richmond Police,
Dear Sir-I am writing you to ask if
you will kindly try and find my broth
er. who when last heard from was in
your city. I cannot give any exact lie.
scription of him as he was only a
small boy when he left home.
His name is Burnett Ransom, brown
skin. % years old; born in Sewell, w
Va. We were all living at Sherwood.
w. Va. when he left home about 1907
or 1908, with a colored man named
Mason Briscoe. If you can get any in.
formation please notify me- or tell
him to write either to his sister:
MRS. JAMES COSBY. Box "a. Page
w. Va. or his brother: THEO. r. Ran
SOM. 923 Quarter Street, Charleston
w. Va
Thanking you kindly for any infor
nation or help you can give.
/ remain. Yours truly.
THEO. RANSOM
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
IDEAL SOCIETY NOTES


The regular monthly meeting of the
Executive Committee of the Nat onal
Ideal Benefit Society. held a few days
ago at Home Office, 210 e. Clay street
was encouraging. The reports showed
the financial condition very satisfact
ory.
The Ideal Union Nursery Board Of
Richmond District met last Thursday.
The meeting was very benef cial. Pap
ers read by Mrs. Estelle Bruce AMI
Mrs. M. S. Payne were highly appreci-
ated and exceedingly helpful. Supreme
Master A. w. Holmes presided over
the meeting; his words Of encourage
ment were gladly received.
Vice Supreme Master, Rev. W.. L.
Anderson of Beaver Dam, Va, and
j. Carter of Glen Allen. Va, were in
the city few days ago, and called at
the Ideal Office.
Mrs. S. B. Cogbiil Assistant Su-
preme Secretary who has been sick
for several days is much better.
Mrs. Fannie v. Robinson, Deputy,
who recently organized a new Lodge
in New Kent, County assisted by
Deputy T. l.. Beverly is being heartily
congratulated for her splendid work.
Encouraging reports as to new work
were received this week from the fol
lowing: Deputy j. r. Hicks, Deputy
Lille G. Pinkney and Thomas Pink.
ney Richmond, Va, Deputy M. r.
OvertoD, City Point; Deputy M. r.
Robinson. and Fannie H. Kicks, W.
Philadelphia, Pa; Deputy Ellen b.
Taylor Philadelphia, Pa; Deputy
Cora l.. Jenkins, Newport News, Va:
Deputy Mary e. Liggins, Ellerson. Va.
Deputy M. e. Matthews Denligh and
Deputy George Arvin, Pittsburgh, Pa.
In speaking of the organization, Su
preme Master A. w. Holmes has this
to say. We have had many sick mem,
hers and many deaths In the ranks OF
our Order during the winter, but all
obligations have been settled prompt
ly and satisfactorily, and the order is
doing nicely.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE!

This is to notify the public that on
the account of the resignation of Mrs
Bette McCraw, Mrs. Susie e. Bolden
has been elected as Matron of the
Friends Orphan Asylum for Colored
Children. All friends who have been
contributing to the institution thru
the former matron and otherwise are
hereby requested to continue their
interest.
Mrs. Susie E. Bolden, the recently
elected matron is the only authorized
soliciting agent for the asylum.
w r. JOHNSON, President.
w. p. EPPS, Secretary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
GREAT MEETINGS.

Rev. G. w. Bailey has just closed a
great meeting at Bethlehem Church
with Rev. Randolph. The meeting is
still going on and God is blessing the
work. Rev. Bailey preached for Rev.
Binford at Centralia Baptist Church.
There was a great meeting at Zion
Baptist Church, South Hichmond. Rev
Dudley. pastor and also at Union Lev.
ell Baptist Church, Rev. Bush, pastor
Rev. Bailey is located at 1915 Center
Street, Richmond, Va, Phone Ran.
dolph 1500-W.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Some people never think Of the
photographer until some Of their
friends die. You should look after this
while they are alive. Mr.. George W.
Brown and his accomplished sister
are experts in the business. They have
a gallery fixed up with all modern con
veniences and you will be happy, when
you see the Improvement on your face
made by skillful fingers. Give Mr..
Brown trial. His window display
will be n revelation to you. There is
no need of going to Broad Street for
first class work or bothering with
postcard pictures, which are not up to
the most improved class of photo.
graphs. See the Browns.
NS.. --r--''
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Richmond. Va. July 8, 1915.
A perfect cure has been effected
BY L. j. Hayden's Pure Herb Medi.
cineR After waiting thirteen years
and have not suffered from tho
horrible disease, Gravel. desire to
make statement to l.. j. Hayden:
Thirteen years ago twelve leading
physicians of my city treated me for
Kidney trouble and gravel without
the desired benefit. These doctors
advised me to be operated OIL, as that
was the only chance for me. l was
advised to go and get some of l.. ].
Hayden's Herb Medicine and try be
fore being operated on. did so,
and In twenty four hours after using
his medicines I passed at least a
half dozen gravel, some as big as a
large pea. Since that time / have
not suffered with the gravel. l
highly recommend L. j. Hayden's
medicine to all suffering humanity.
am. j. A. PAGE,
Auburn Ave.. Richmond Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Secretary Mellon today called at
tention to the fact that there are still
outstanding called Victory Notes to
the amount of nearly 800 900 900.
These Notes bear the distinguishing
letters A, b, G d, e; or F prefixed to-
their serial numbers and were all call
ed for redemption on December Is,
1922.
The widest publicity has been given
to this call for redemption, but an
parently many holders of Victory
Notes have not taken occasion to look
up their Notes, and have failed to pre-
sent them for redemption. Interest on
the called Notes stopped absolutely or
December Is 1922, so that on any
such Notes still outstanding, there
has already been almost three months
loss of interest.
In order to avoid further loss Of in.
terest, holders of Victory Notes are
urged once again to examine their
holdings and to present promptly any
notes that have been called for redemp
ton. The Treasury is also prepared
until further notice to redeem before
maturity, at par and accrued interest
to the date Of optional redemption any
OF the uucalled Victory Notes which
become payable according to thei,
terms on May 20. 1923. Holders OF I'm
called Victory Notes who desire to re.
deem them before maturity may &C
scordingly present them to any FEEDER.
al Reserve Bank or Branch for redemp
tion on these terms"
Respectfully,
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Or
RICHMOND.
Fiscal Agent OF the United States
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
TOPICS FOR SUNDAY .

International Sunday School Les
son: Jesus Crucified," Luke %.
Lesson Outlin:
1 Jesus Crucified-(vs. 33)
9. The Soothing Crowd-(vs 34-37)
3. The Writing Above the Head of
Jesus-(vs 38)
4. Our Lords Death 44-46)
Young Peoples Factors In
Making the World Better. How Can
We Help" Matthew 5:13-16; Pro-
verbs 1:16, 20-27.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
THE DMNGs OF THE Y. NJ. GA.

To the Y. M. G. A., Richmond, 3rd
and Leigh street-From the Internal
ional Committee of New York, DR..
John r. Mott, International General
Secretary is making a tour Of the
field with the hope of swinging the Y.
M. G. A. organization back to it's fun
damental principles. Boys and men
for Christ. The object of the Young
Mems Christian Asso., seek to unite
those boys and men who regarding
Jesus Christ as their God and Savior,
according to the Holy Scriptures, de-
sire to be His disciples in their doc
trine and in their life, and to associate
their efforts for the extension of His
Kingdom amongst boys and men.
Hear the outstanding challenge be-
fore the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation today and has been from the
very beginning. George Williams,)
the founder confronts boys and men
with O. Living Christ Make use of all
possible contacts for introducing boys
and men to Christ and relating them
to the Christian Church in this most
favorable harvesting time. Richmond
stands ready to obey or hear this cry.
Third and Leigh Streets,
DR.. w. II. Stokes pastor of the
Ebenezer Baptist church was truly a
happy man last Saturday p M. at
the Y. M. G. A, during the hour for
the explanation of the Sunday School
Lesson. Glad to see that members are
interested See that another woman
and man enjoy the same.
Last Sunday was day of JOY with
the boys and men of the building be-
cause boy and man were found.
The workers were alive $50 A. M.
Mt the building.
The Masters Joy was felt by the wo.
men Of the penitentiary 10 A. M. and
the results were many. Workers do no:
get tired for the fellow who plays the
chimes helps the other fellows because
Of the sweet music that he gets out
down in the hole.
The committees found much to be
done in the Jail and city home 10 A.
NJ. An over flow meeting for boys 4
p. M. at the building; and every hoy
got full and left happy thinking about
the boy, Jesus Mothers we thank you.
Committeeman Leroy Frayser gave
much joy to men $50 p. M. at the Y d..
M. G. A. because of being in the spirit
of the Lord. Subject: Clarifying God
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

The fine Armstrong High School
is nearing completion on Leigh Street
and the indications are that there
will be impressive exercises at the
dedication. The Richmond City School
Board did its duty by the colored pop
ulation when it provided this fine
structure.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

was cured Of a very bad case Of
rheumatism by two bottles of l..
j.. Hayden's wonderful Herb Medi.
cine, after suffering a long time with
the dreadful disease. was unable
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mad taken three doses of the med.
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only two bottles of the medicine has
made me perfectly well man in
every respect. l cannot give Mr.. l..
!. Hayden too much praise for what
he has done for me. I have sen,
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and they have also gotten cured. NV
daughter was also cured of Rheuma
tism and Indigestion by L. J.. Hay.
den's Herb Medicines at No. 22O W.
Broad Street, Richmond, Va. re-
commend Mr.. L. ]. Hayden "a one
OF the greatest healers of the sick
on earth. Respectfully.
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2419 e. Grace St.. Richmond. Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

LAURA BELLE COOK. Plaintiff.
VS..
EUGENE COOK Defendant
The object Of this suit is to obtain
for the plaintiff an absolute divorce
from the defendant Eugene Cook upon
the grounds Of wilful and continuous
desertion and abandonment for more
than three years prior to the com.
mencement of this suit.
And an affidavit having been made
and filed that the defendant, Eugene
Cook Is not a resident OF the State OF
Virginia it Is ordered that he do ap.
pear here within ten days after the
publication OF this order and do what
may be necessary to protect his inter.
est In this suit.
A Copy. Teste: w. E. DU VAL,
Clerk.
BY II. G.. DU VAL d. C.
G. Mimms, D. q.
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and he will guarantee satisfaction.
Phone Mad. 2165 S12 N. 31st St
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

There will be Great Get Together
Meeting of the United order Of the
Four and Twenty Elders, Sunday,
March %, 1923 at Prices Hall at p
NJ. Every subordinate lodge of Rich
mond and South Richmond is urged
to be present. A rare treat in store foi
all who attend.
MAJOR JOHNSON.
Chairman.
NJ. C. TONEY, G.. S.
A. II. HUNTER, G.. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
ATTENTIONS!

To the United Order Of the -Four and
Twenty Elders and Friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE!

March 1928
To All Banks, Trust Companies and
The Public of the Fifth Federal
Reserve District
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17
DO YOU KNOW THEM?

923 Quarter Street.
Charleston, w. Va.
March 2, 1923
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-03-17

Every home is listed for prayer foy'
the Y. M. G. A. Please do not forget.
New Britain herald., 1923-05-04
OFF TO SPANISH WAR
Is YEARS Ago TODAY
Militia Entrained Tor Mantle
While Crowds Cheered and SObbed

Twenty-Five Years ago today on
May 4, 1894, New Britain, as well
as the rest Of the country, was
seething with excitement over the
latest news from the war gone heH
tween this country and sRain, But
on this particular day, New Britain
was passing through historical era
in the departure OF its own troops
for temporary camp al Mantle and
for the lallleflelds in Cuba, later on,
There has probably never been a
demonstration in this city OF greater
grief mingled with patriotism, except
on the days during the late war when
again the scenes Of 1925 We're re-
enacted with tho troops departure
and the other. the day on which the
news OF the signing of the Armisitee
was received, as was shown through.
out the streets Of New Britain on
May I. 1895,
For days and weeks ahead of this
time, the city had been preparing
TO celebrate the departure OF the
three militia companies from the
city, When the final word was given
and the order 10 leave came, the day
OF departure was whole-hearted
holiday.
The day broke gloomy and the sky
was overcast. but the people OF the
city were astir early. Others. whose
near and dear ones were 20 leave on
the morrow. spent the night awake.
shedding tears, and loving hands pre-
pared with extra care and affection.
the last breakfast for their boys who
were going away.
Holiday In City.
Everywhere. Old Glory was seen.
was suspended. and the blare OF
many bands drowned out the shouts
of greeting from one friend TO the
other. Here ana there could be
seen uniformed man hurrylng
through the streets making his way
towards the armory pausing now and
then to say goodbye TO a friend or
relative.
Long before the entrainment hour.
swarms OF people visited the armory.
while everywhere, one could hear the
sobbing of mothers. sisters and sweet
hearts as they babe their loved ones
a last farewell.
Suddenly through the air. at 10
O'Clock, the shrill blast of bugle was
heard The soldiers scurried into
ranks and prepared to march. On the
outside of the armory. Lieutenant
Colonel Thompson, grand marshal of
the day. seated on a spirited horse.
galloped up and down lining UP the
various organizations who were taking
part in the parade.
Remember the Maine"
The first signal for an outburst OF
cheering and applause, was when the
parade started to move and the AM
ericanA band, leading the stalwart
ranks of the Boys of 81" appeared
with the veterans behind them, step
ping with their heads held proudly
erect. to the tunes of Marching
Through Georgia" Down from West
Main street to Arch and to the armory