Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-13

some Of the mountain folk were for
AL Smith.
he had to climb q tall hickory tree after
the election" Ray told the group about
him, which included the President and
Mrs. Hoover. He never cracked
smile.
The President made it obvious that
he was interested in the lad and called
the boy aside and they talked together
quite awhile. The President sat in O
camp chair during this confab, while
Ray stood leaning against tree. He
said he had hSd no schooling and that
the six brothers and sisters, the Oldest
OF whom was about 16, never had any
schooling. He said he had never heard
OF his father being able to read or write
or his NAV" either. He seemed proud
to say, however, that his father was a
smart man; that he knew his religion
and that he did lots Of preaching
around the mountains.
Ray provoked a loud laugh from
those standing around when he said he
had never heard Of Lindbergh. The
flying colonel himself was greatly
amused at this.
Knows Hill Billy Songs.
When asked by one of the members
OF the party If he knew any of the Hill
Billy songs the boy Indignantly replied
that he knew them all, whereupon,
without aid Of musical accompaniment,
he started singing Il VIII Meet You
Up There In the Morning." The words
and music Of this song suggested to
those in the party that 1t was hymn
of the mountain people, but Ray in
sisted 1t was one OF the popular airs.
Before he departed the President gave
1,jvVa sa,,aral ~ fha 1i&fla y,axalf{ae That
had figured In his birthday celebration
the night before. These represented
mostly puzzles and knickknacks. The
possum which he brought to the camp
was In O soap box with one side open
and covered with chicken wire. The
little animal was left in the camp by
the President when he returned to
Washington and indications are that
it will become the camp pet and that
instead Of being brought to the White
House menagerie.
Rays visit to the camp is understood
to have been due to previous talks he
had with Mrs. Hoover, Lawrence
Richie, one Of the Presidents secre-
taries; Mark Sullivan, journalist and
author, and Lieut.. Comdr. Joel T.
Boone, White House physician, who en-
countered the lad while on horseback
ride several weeks ago.
Madison Citizens Prepare.
Word has been received at the White
House that there has been activity on
the part of the citizens Of Madison
Court House and vicinity, where the
President Is to be entertained In q
fashion expressive Of the appreciation
of the people Of Madison County. Va,
of his establishing the Summer White
EYouea An that section
From all accounts this celebration Is
to be one of the biggest things in the
history Of Madison County, and Is ex-
pected to draw many thousands OF per-
sons from all parts Of the State. The
festivities are to be held at the Madi-
son County fair grounds. Gov. Byrd
and other prominent oficials OF the
Old Dominion will be present. Repre-
sentative CARRIER, in whose district
Madison Is located, will be the master
of ceremonies. Gov. Byrd Will make
the speech, expressing the appreciation
Of Madison County, and President
Hoover will respond. The ceremonies
are scheduled to begin at IL O'Clock in
the morning on next Saturday, and after
an hour or so of oratory and gay music
furnished by the Marine Band from
0uantico, Va, there viii be field sports
and other amusenlents, including
horseshoe pitching and barbecls.