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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Holmes Highways
Show Heavy Traffic
In Local Surveys

In compliance with an order from the
State Highway Department, to ascertain
the number of users of the graveled
roads under state supervision in Holmes
county, F. L. Miller, local highway Of
ficial, gives out an interesting report
for the date selected, January 10 from
Z am. to Z pm, or 12-hour period,
which reached total of 2451 auto
mobiles and trucks exclusive Of other
modes of transportation.
According to Mr.. Miller, the roads
of Holmes county are in constant use
as the survey indicates, and the report
will be used as a basis for appropria-
tion of funds the coming year. In this
respect Holmes county should be re-
membered with handsome ALLEGATION
for proper upkeep and attention. Men
were assigned duties of officially tabu-
lating traffic, each highway divided into
| sections and the men in charge anG
road assigned were as follows:
F. L. Miller, Durant to Lexington
22l autos: 81 trucks; vehicles: 3:
| pedestrians.
| Charlie Flowers, Durant to Goodman
1862 autos; 38 trucks; % vehicles, 81
pedestrians.
T. M. Sanders, Tchula to Lexington
343 autos; 81 trucks; 16 vehicles; II
pedestrians.
F. w. Melton, Pickens to Lexington
255 autos; II trucks; ia vehicles; 18C
pedestrians.
NJ. w. Melton, Acona to Lexington
l60 autos; IA trucks; 81 vehicles; Il
pedestrians.
Rufus 1ngold, Tchula to Cruger: 36l
autos; "a trucks 81 vehicles 81 pedes-
trians.
w. c. Fielder, Durant to West; 224
autos; % trucks; A vehicles; pedes-
trians.
W. H. Shoemaker, Pickens to Canton
286 autos; 27 trucks; IA vehicles; 8
pedestrians
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Regional Dates Given
By Secretary Kenna

Naming of dates and selection of
locations for state championship school
contests of schools affiliated with the
Mississippi Literary and Athletic As
sociation, featured a meeting of the ex
ecutive committee held in Jackson Sat-
urday, January 10, according to Supt.
w. B. Kenna, of this city, who is secre-
tary of the Association.
The committee decided the state
basketball tournament will be held at
Mississippi college March 7, 8 and g.,
when regional winners of the state will
meet in competition for the high school
crown in this event. The state debating
contest is announced for Millsaps col
lege on March %, starting at 8 am.
The state field meet, which will bring
together the cream of high school ath-
letic talent in the state, will be held at
A. & M. College March 3 and a.
The piano selection for the state
music contest was named by the COM
mittee, the choice being "Troika," by
Tschaiskowski, in the arrangement pub
lished by G. Schirmer.
! Literary examinations for every re
gion in the state will be held April 6
The committee named DR.. H. NJ Ivy
Merlulan, TO outline plans Tor the writ
ten examinations, which will be under
direction of Frank C. Jenkins, state
supervisor of high schools.
The following were named to serve
in holding the examinations in each re-
gion:
Big Black, C. f. Harris, Raymond;
Delta, M. P. Bush, Ellisville; East Cen
tral, o. C. Miller, DLo; Middle Missis-
sippi, E. S. Bowlus, Brookhaven; North
east, Fred Young, Merigold, and ]. G.
Bulge, Newton; North Central, Martin
Hemphill, Tchula; Southwest, w. B.
kenna, Lexington; Southeast, DR.. H. M.
Ivy, Meridian; Gulf Coast, J. NJ. Lasse-
ter, Clinton, and Northwest, John Run
die, Grenada.
Noting the growth of the associations
of appointing full-tme secretary for
the association, and it is expected a
| report in the matter will be made to
state department of education.
All committee members attending the
work over the state, the committee has
taken under advisement the feasibility
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Officials Named for
Special ElectiOn-31st

The election commits ssioners of Holmes
county announce the following officials
at the county's voting precincts for the
special election to be held Thursday,
January 81 to fill the unexpired term
for representative caused by the death
of the late Joseph S. Eggleston, accord
ing to Mrs. A. S. Povall, member of the
commission. Precincts with managers,
clerks and peace officers named are
as follows:
Lexington-Managers M. P. Roach, J.
MTate, Grace Ashley; Clerks: Ephram
Cohen, W. X. Gwin; Peace Officer: AL
| Ian Ramsey.
Acona- Managers: X. H. Diggs, Jor-
dan Bailey, J. A. Cade; Clerks: Ken
meth Downer, J. R. Boothe; Peace Of
ficer: j. D. Stevens.
| Franklin-Managers: J. M. Powers, G..
! H. Love, Arch Hester; Clerks: Victor
Sample, d. F. Shanks; Peace Officer:
Frank brennan.
| acknowledgements: Bob Callihan,
Charles Lehman, Jeff Moore; Clerks:
Geo. Parkinson, Mrs. Geo. Parkinson;
Peace OsFifer:S y F. Holland.
Durant-Managers ]. S. Kealhofer, j.
w. Brster, E. C. Mayfield Clerks: Roy
Lyon. Winifred Mcintyre; Peace Of
ficer: J. B. McFerrin.
West-Managers: M. S. Rogers, Joe
Alexander, John Afford; Clerks: C. E.
White, w. H. Andrews; Peace Officer:
G. D. Thornton.
Goodman-Managers Joe Lindsey, T.
P. Montgomery, c. G. Smith; Clerks:
Mrs. H. L. Harmond, Mrs. T. P. Mont
gomery; Peace Officer: w. T. Mcdaniel.
Edsville: Managers: A. M. Moore
head, Ed Mathews, o. w. Nabors;
Clerks: Jim Moorehead, w. L. Holmes;
Peace Officer: E. M. Mcclellan.
| Emory-Managers Will Moss, Bart
Melton, L. H. Cade; Clerks: Robt.
Yearger, Miss Vera Catron; Peace Of
ficer: Walker Grace.
| Bowling Green-Managers: W. E. Nc
Continued on page 81
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Country News Wanted
By Your County Paper

Now that the New Year has started
off in earnest and everybody is we'll
under way with their plans, the old
order of things is returning and The
Advertiser would like to hear from the
country correspondents.
Holmes county is fine section and
enjoys many splendid communities and
people are interested in the local hap
penings of these places. Many people
take The Advertiser who live in other
parts of the state but still have an in
terest and love for their old friends and
neighbors back home and are always
anxious to see what is going on in
Holmes county.
We are very anxious to hear from
these various communities, and send
in these items every week. Also report
announcements of church, community
events, deaths, birth, in fact all phases
of news that is of interest to you. o.
if you like when anything happens OIL
some event is to transpire, telephone
rs and we will greatly appreciate thu
favor.
1t is earnestly hoped than we receive
lIore live news matter of this kind dur
ing 1929 than we did the past year, ant
With your cooperation we will be glat
% give your community all publicit!
it deserves Sign your name only fol
our knowledge, to all communication:
and we will be only too glad to have
events from all communities of the
county each week. Send in the news
send it in early and we will attend tC
the rest.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Plans Completed for
e Extension Meetings
Experts on Programs

Schedules and programs of seed,
! feed, and fertilizer meetings in con-
/ nection with extension schools on these
!, subjects to be held in this county, Jan
| 20 to Feb. 2, inclusive, have been COM
pleted according to T. M. Williams
ACounty Agent, who has been assisting
local leaders in the securing of speak
i ers.
/ r. S. Wilson, Director of Extension OF
the Mississippi A. NJ. College, noti-
fled Mr.. Williams by phone, Saturday
Jan. 10, that he would be present per
sonally at the starting of these schools
and that he had arranged to accept the
invitations of local committees to ad-
dress meetings at Coxburg, $3.50 a. m.
and Brozville, 2 p. M, Jan. 28, and at
4 Pickens 9:30 a. m. and Bethesda, 2 p M.
Jan. 20.
H. B. White, county agent specialist
I will discuss fertilizers at Coxburg ano
/ Brozville, Monday, Jan. 2s.
E. H. White, Delta District Agent
Greenville,, is returning from, call tt
washington, D. c., to be on the pro
irrams Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday
/ Friday, and Saturday, Jan. 20 to Febru
Sary 2, inclusive, at Pickents, Bethesda
1 Eruger, Tchula, Harmony, Browint
Bros. farm, Acona, Ebenezer, Lexington
land Durant
w. E. Ayres. Director of the Delta
Experiment Station, Stoneville, will be
on the programs at Tchula and Cruger
Wednesday, Jan. 80.
C. T. Ames, Director of the Holly
Springs Experiment Station, will be OF
the programs at Harmony, Browning
Bros. farm, Acona, Ebenezer, Lexing
ton, and Durant, Thursday, Friday, ant
h Saturday, Jan. 81 to Feb. 2, inclusive.
T. M. Williams has definite assurance
that barring unforeseen contingencies
all speakers will be present at thes,
meetings on schedule time; and no sub
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24

Prof and Mrs. G. L. Beavers, CoXburg,
were in Lexington today arranging with
County Agent Williams for the enter
tainment of R. S. Wilson, Director of
Agricultural Extension, A. & NJ. College,
by the Home Economics Department of
the Coxburg school, on Director Will
sons visit to that community, at which
time he will open a series of feed, seed,
and fertilizer meetings to be held in
Holmes county
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24
Oyster Supper, Ebe-
nezer, Friday Night

There will be an oyster supper at
Ebenezer, Friday night, January 25 at
o'clock, to be held at the school build
ing for the benefit of the school Every
body is invited to attend this event and
enjoy fine evening of entertainment
as well as procure fine supper. Do
not forget the date.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24

Hon. J. D. Williams, of Acona, was
among the prominent visitors in Lex
ington Monday and paid an appreciated
call at The Advertiser office.
Judge Frank Everett, of Itta Bena,
was a business visitor in our city Tues
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1929-01-24

meeting, comprising the following: f.
S. Bowlus, Brookhaven; w B. Kenna,
Lexington, secretary; Fred Young, Meri-
gold; NJ. P. Bush, Ellisville; and J. NJ.
Lasseter, Clinton.
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Continued on page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Columbia Chapter, R. A. NJ,
Announces Ladies NIGHT

The annual entertainment and ladies
night of Columbia Chapter, No. /, r..
A. M, will be held at the New Willard
Hotel, Thursday at $50 o'clock.
The entertainment will open with Sc
lections by an orchestra, followed by a
duet by Mr.. Fred East and Mr.. Will
liam Raymond, accompanied by Mr..
George Wilson. This number will be
followed by baritone solo by Mr.. East
with the same accompanist.
Mr.. Durwood Bowersox will render
a violin solo, accompanied by Miss
Emil Smith, with Miss Hazel Arth,
recent winner of first prize in the audi
ton contest, singing contralto solo as
the next selection She will be ac-
companied by Mr.. George Wilson. I'm
presentations of Bert Williams will be
given by Mr. Arthur B. Pierce, tenor
solo; by Mr.. William Raymond, and a
duet by Mr.. Fred East and Mr. William
Raymond, with Mr.. George Wilson as
accompanist for each of the artists.
At the conclusion of the entertain
ment dancing will continue throughout
the evening
The committee In charge of the en-
tertainment and dance is composed of
Mr.. Erwin j. Hibbs, general chairman:
Mr.. Robert S. Regard, chairman enter
tainment committee; Mr.. Roy A.
Plympton. chairman of music COM
mittee: Mr.. Castleman p. Boss, chair
man arrangements committee, with the
line officers of the chapter assisting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Bay State Society Host
At Brilliant Reception

The reception, under the auspices
OF the Massachusetts Society of Wash
ington, given in honor of the Massa-
chusetts delegation in Congress. in the
ballroom Of the Wardman Park Hotel
Tuesday evening, January %, was one
of the best meetings held in the history
of the society. Despite the inclement
weather, approximately 500 members
and their guests were present.
Dancing started promptly at o'clock.
At 10 o'clock the receiving line was
formed, headed by the Assistant United
States Attorney General, president of
the society, and Mrs. George r. Far
mum; Senator Frederick H. Gillett,
Senator David l. Walsh, Representative
and Mrs. Frederick w. Dallinger, Rep
resentatiVe and Mrs Charles L. Clifford,
Representative and Mrs. Frank H. Foss,
Representative and Mrs. Allen 7. Tread
way Representative Edith Nourse
Rogers, Representative Charles L. IN
derhill, Representative John j. Doug
lass, Representative Joseph w. Martin,
| jr, and Commissioner and Mrs. Proctor
l.. Dougherty.
Among the distinguished guests we're
Hugo Hartenstein, president American
Chamber of Commerce of Cuba, Havana,
Cuba; Prince M. Firouz, secretary of
! the Persian legation, and Mrs. Edward
| F. Colliday, chairman of the Republi-
can national committee of Washington,
| D. C..
The entertainment consisted of a
program by the Sylvan Trio, which in
cluded Mrs. D. H. Lawrence, soprano:
Miss Ruth Kobbe, contralto, and Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27

Mrs. E. A. Hartman, DR.. and Mrs
Richard Washington, Mai Gen. and
Mrs. w. D. Conner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abrann Lisner, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Mon
DELL Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Clephane,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic William Vile,
Dean George N. Henning and Miss Alice
Hennlng, DR.. and Mrs. John c. Mer-
RAM, DR.. and Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe.
Mr.. Leo S. Rowe, Mr.. and Mrs. Huston
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Cans,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Allan Robertson
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Stanley White
DR.. and Mrs. William Cline Borden,
Miss c. Virginia Diedel, DR.. and Mrs.
Frank Hagner, DR.. and Mrs. Joseph r.
Sizoo, Mr.. Daniel C. Chace, DR.. and
Mrs. Frank A. Hornaday, Dr. and Mrs.
Frank w. Ballou, Mrs. Eugene Byrnes,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Brandenburg, Prof.
and Mrs. Samuel Flagg Bemis, DR..
and Mrs. Cline N. Chapman. Dean
and Mrs. William Carl Ruediger, DR.
and Mrs. Oscar Benwood Hunter, Dean
and Mrs. John r. Laphan, Dean and
Mrs. William c. VanVleck, Commits
sloner and Mrs. William B. Ladue, Jus
tlce and Mrs. w. P. Stafford, Senator
and Mrs. Henry Wilder Reyes, Senator
Theodore E. Burton and Miss Burton,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown Scott, the
Assistant Secretary of State Mr.. Wilbur
j: Carr, the Assistant Secretary of State
and Mrs Nelson T. Johnson and Miss
Johnson, the president of the American
University and Mrs. Percival Hall, e. H.
Gheen and Miss Gheen, and Mrs.
Frederick W. True.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson have inter-
ested themselves in the work of the
George Washington University for
many years, and the opening of their
beautiful home on this occasion is but
another evidence of their generous hos
pitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Chi Omega Alumnae
Sponsor Bridge PARTY

The Washington City Alumnae Chap
ter OF the Chi Omega Fraternity win
have its annual subscription bridge
party in the Lido room of the Hotel
Hamilton at 8 o'clock Saturday eve
ming February 2. Miss Helen Lupton,
chairman of the committee making ar
rangements, announces that a large
number of tables have been reserved and
that 1t is expected that at least 40
tables will be taken for the evening.
Any out-of-town members not vet noti-
f1ed are asked to communicate with
Miss Lupton at 1719 Euclid street north
west
The display and announcement of
the winner of the hope chest, which is
an event of each year. will be one of
the interesting features of the evening
under the direction of Miss Katherine
Vaux. Phi Alpha Chapter at George
Washington University will have charge
OF the candy trays.
The compittee making arrangements
for the party includes Miss Helen
Lupton, chairman: Mrs. Charles Bur-
meister. Miss Katherine Vaux, Miss
Mary Box and Miss Elsie Talbert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Charming Dance Enjoyed
Bv Capital Young Peonle

One of the most interesting affairs of
the season was the fourth annual dance
of the Catholic Students Mission Cru
SADIE held at the Hotel Arlington Friday
evening. The dance was representa-
tive gathering of Washington youth, as
the crusade Is composed of students at
tending local colleges and academies
The list of patrons included Chief Jus
tice w. H. Taft. Justice W. P Stafford,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, DR.. and Mrs. r. j.
Carlo, Mrs. James e. Collifower, Mrs
Patrick Hannah, Mrs. James B. Hadi-
gan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Neubeck.
The following schools and colleges
were special patrons: Academy of the
Sacred Heart, Georgetown University
Georgetown Visitation Convent. Gonzaga
College, Holy Cross Academy. Immacu-
late Seminary ST. Ceceilias Academy
st. Johns College, st. Pauls Academy.
The committee in charge included
Miss Mary Louise CollifloWer chairman
Miss Dorothy Miller, Miss Mary Barnes
Miss Eileen Haltigan, Miss Nancy Jones
Miss Irene O'Hanlon Miss Patricia Rice
Miss Mary Smith, Mr. Arthur Carroll
Mr.. William Harmon, Mr.. James Hari-
gan. Mr.. Thomas Mccarthy and Mr.. Lee
D. Dante.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson
Hosts at Brilliant Fete

Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson enter
tanned at a brilliant reception at their
home in Massachusetts, avenue Friday
afternoon for the Columbian Women in
honor OF the president of the George
Washington University and Mrs. Cloyd
Heck Marvin. Receiving with Mrs. An
derson were DE-. and Mrs. Marvin and
Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley, the latter the
president of Columbian Women.
Among the guests were the British
Ambassador and Lady Isabella Howard,
the Mexican Ambassador and Nine
Teller, the Chilean Ambassador and
Nine. Davila, the French Ambassa-
dor and Nine. Claudel, the Chief
Justice and Mrs. Taft, the Chinese
Minister and MINNIE. SEE, the Ru-
nanian Minister, Mr.. George Cretziano;
the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. John A. Leieune,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Backus. Mrs. Edwin
B. Parker, Mr.. and Mrs Merle Thorpe,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephan Panaretoff, Mrs.
Washington Howard Miss Sarah Farr,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Woodruff, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis M. Goodwin, Rev and
Mrs. z. Barney Phillips, Mr. Francis
Savage, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett San
ders, Mrs. Arthur Vandenberg, Mr..
and Mrs. Whitman Cross, Gen. and
Mrs. Mason M Patrick, DR.. David
Jayne Hill, Representative and Mrs.
Wallace Dempsey Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Lee Washington, Mr.. and Mrs Emil
Berliner, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Berry
man and Miss Florence Bergman, Miss
Alice Clapp, Mrs. Alfred j. Brosseau
Mr.. Charles Moore, Mrs. r. B. Brecken-
ridge. Dr. Mary OMalley, Dr. and Mrs
George F. Bowerman, Miss Louise Co.
burn Mrs D. w. Chandler. Mr.. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Patronesses for Joint
Concert Announced

Among the ladies who will act as
patronesses for the joint concert to be
given by the Columbia University and
the George Washington University Glee
Clubs on Tuesday evening. February S.
at the Mayfower are Mrs. Cloyd Heck
Marvin Mrs. John Hays Hammond,
Nine. Sao-Ke Alfred SEE. Mrs. Royal S.
Copeland, Mrs James e Freeman, Mrs.
Howard Lincoln Hodgklns. Mrs Lester
G. Wilson, Mrs. Richard S. Harvey, Mrs
Alfred Anthony. Mrs. Sol Bloom, Mrs
Marcus Benjamin, Mrs. William P. Van
Ness, Mrs. T:3cy Dows, Mrs William j.
Donovan, Ny. John r. Lapham. Mrs
Rowland i. Hill, Mrs. Donald ARM
strong, Ms7 Ernest C. Roper and Mrs
Harvey w. Wiley.
An invitation has been extended to
DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler, president
OF Columbia University, to come to
Washington for the concert.
DR.. Cloyd Heck Marvin, president of
the George Washington University. will
welcome the visitors from Columbia in
brief talk preceding the concert. Mr..
Lester @. Wilst u. president of Columbia
Alumni Club OF Washington, will reply
on behalf of Columbia.
Officers Of the Columbia Alumni Club
who will entertain the Columbia men
during their stav in Washington are
Mr.. Lester G. Wilson. president: Mr..
| Richard S. Harvey. secretary, and Mr..
Alfred Anthony. treasurer.
The George Washington University
traternities will occupy boxes at the
concert and the ballroom will be deco
rated with fraternity banners. Mr..
George Won Dachenhausen, president of
the George Washington University In
terfraternity Council, is in charge of
fraternity boxes.
The concert Will be followed by
dancing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Fire Dept. Auxiliary
Host at Honor BANQUET

The Ladies Auxiliary of the District
of Columbia Fire Department, held it's
first annual banquet at the Grace Dodge
Hotel Tuesday in honor of the retiring
ofhcers-President. Mrs H. j. Mayhem;
vice president, Mrs. G. Melchor; junior
vice president, Mrs. H. Schultze; chap
lain, Mrs. c. Garner: guard, Mrs. E.
Hayes, and the newly installed officers,
viz: President, Mrs. H. Schultze; vice
president, Mrs. j. H. Vernstein: junior
vice president. Mrs. G. Weitzel: chap
lain. Mrs. Chapman; guard, Mrs. D.
Meeks. Mrs. N. Albers, treasurer. and
Mrs. e. C. Newton, secretary, served in
the same capacities last year and were
asked to retain their positions for the
incoming year. Mrs. John Allen
Dougherty, honorary member of the
auxiliary; Mrs. A. j. Sullivan, wife of
retired Chief Sullivan; Mrs. John Travis
and Mrs. M. j. Priest, president and
vice president of the Alexandria Fire
Department Auxiliary, were honor
guests of the evening
Mrs G. Weitzel was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. j. Vernstein, who
was chief toastmistress, was in charge
Of the entertainment, assisted by Mrs.
Kenyon and Mrs. L. May in charge
Of the decorations.
Mrs. N. Mayhem and Mrs. H. j.
Mayhem gave vocal selections, accom-
panied by their sister, Mrs. H. P. Bate
man, at the piano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27

Stokes Halkett, Mrs. Charles j. Bell,
Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood, Mrs.
Thomas H. c. Reed, Mrs. Jacob Lean
der Loose, Mrs z. Barney Phillips, Mrs.
Frank S. Hight. Mrs Frank B. Moves,
Mrs. Henry w. Fitch, Mrs Mary Roberts
Rinehart, Mrs. Archibald, Miss Bell
Gurnee, Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, Mrs.
John Allan Dougherty, Mrs. Wilbur r.
Turner, Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews,
Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs. Charles
Graves Matthews and Mrs. Henry Alvah
Strong.
In keeping with the spirit of Mardi
Gras night the ball will be very gay,
the decorations of the ballroom, the
pageantry features presented, the music
of the evening all contributing to the
atmosphere of merry-making that will
be the characteristic of the dance. The
public is particularly invited to make
this real peoples ball." celebration
in way of the pride taken by Wash
ington citizens in the unusual and beau
tiful memorial building that it is hoped
will be completed and will be one of
the centers of the bi-centennial OBJ
servance of George Washington's birth
day in 1882. Reservations may be made
through the Willard Hotel.