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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
CONVICTION, VA.

Easter Sunday was perfect. Every
color of the rainbow was to be seen
Quite a few visitors were in town
Mr.. and Mrs. Henrv Wright OF W.
Va. were here to see his mother OF
South Covington and their daughter
Miss Alma Wright visiting Miss
Elvyne Harvey of Marion Street, al
so Mrs. Ruth Hardy is visiting her
husband, Mr.. Sam Harry. Miss En-
ma Lowmans was home from Va.
State College visiting her father and
mother. Mrs. Marie P. Ross and DR..
Presley were visiting their mother,
Mrs. ]. H. Walker over Easter. Miss
Blanche Wright was up from Iron
Gate, Va. to see her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Wright Of South Coving-
ton.
Messrs Forest and Venerable Hun
ter from w. ", spent a few hours
in Covington, visiting their father
and sister, Mrs. M. o. Harvey on
Marion Street. Mr.. Thomas B.
Mann and Miss Mamie Mann were
married lat the home of Rev. Louis
Watson. We hope they will be happy
ever afterwards.
Say girls, if your hair is in need
of fixing, see Miss Bertha Laws OF
Maple Avenue. She is fine. She has
a wonderful little shop, also Mrs. Co.
ra B. Henry on Alleghaney Avenue:
Mrs. Lucille Brown Humphreys of
Michigan is home greeting old friends
and is looking fine. She WIS enter
tanned at dinner party at the
home of Mrs. Virginia Braxton.
Send all news to Gertrude Williams,
4Oa Marion Street.
The churches of Covington are
doing well religiously and finan,
cially. The First Baptist raised
over $1,000 in rallies this year, and
are able to say they don't owe
dime. The Pine street raised in
their rally nearly nine hundred.
Pine Street had a special meeting
Sunday for Mr.. James Sparrow,
who got burned out about two
weeks ago. This meeting was sue
cess; raised about $4,000.
Mrs. Lucille HUMPHREYS of De-
trolI, MICH, Is Ine Sues1 VI "Ai''
Milton Lewis, this city.
Mrs. Virgie Braxton Of Licking
ton street entertained at dinner to-
day in honor of Mrs. HUMPHREYS.
Mrs. Francis Williams, Mrs. Char
lie Hall, Mrs. Randolph Mickens,
and Mrs. Bill West of Hot Springs
spent a few hours with Mrs. A. ].
Adams enroute to her home in
Louisa.
Rev. C. w. Ingram preached at
the Hot Springs chapel and Falling
Spring Valley. Rev. Lewis Watson
filled Rev. Ingram's pulpit Sunday
night.
Mr.. Guthrie of Richmond was
the overnight guest of Mrs. A. j.
Adams this week.
Mrs. Mamie Jefferson was called
to Huntington to nurse her sister.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
WARM SPRINGS, VA.

Our school closed Wednesday. Our
teacher, Miss Althea Brown, had ar
ranged to have closing exercises
Wednesday night, but just before
noon the sad news came to her that
her father, Mr.. James Brown, of
Millboro, Va, was dead. She hur-
ried home Immediately.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Lacy on Easter morning and
left a fine baby boy.
Mrs. Alto Lee. Mrs. Matte john
son, Mrs. Beatrice Timbers, Misses
Helen Johnson, Bernice Timbers,
Master Charles Timbers, and Mr..
Willie Turner, all of Glen Wilton,
Va, and Mr.. William Riley, of Hot
Springs, were the Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacy.
Mrs. Ella Harris, her daughter,
Miss Inez, and her two sons, Messrs.
James and Scott, of West Virginia,
visited her sister, Mrs. George w.
Morris, on Sunday.
Glad to note that Mrs. W. n. Pet
tus, who was so i'll last week, is
much better.
Miss Alyce Bolden returned to Mt.
Clair, N. j., Friday.
Billy Morris, our newsboy for the
Tribune, was bitten by dog Sat
urday while delivering his papers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
MINT SPRING NEWS

Mint Spring, Va, April 2s.-A
number from here attended the
ball game in Staunton Monday
evening.
Misses Allene Madison and Nellie
Johnston were visitors of Misses
Alma and Pattie Pryor in Fishers
vile Monday night.
School closed here last Wednes-
day.
A few from here attended the
play at the M. E. Church in Staun-
ton Monday night.
Rita Laverne, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Jen-
kins, died Friday evening at five
o'clock. Funeral was yesterday at
three o'clock at Baptist Church in
Greenville. Rev. E. D. McCreary
preached the funeral Surviving are
the parents, one sister and two
brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Johnson and
son attended services at Stuart's
Draft yesterday morning.
Miss Nellie and John Johnston
called on Mrs. Rosie Williams Of
West Staunton yesterday evening.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
WAYNESBoRo NEWS

Messrs. William Walker, John L.
and James Wiggintons, George
Goodloe, and Mr.. Brown, of Char
lottesvilie, were the guests of Prof.
Egbert Terry on the 9th, and at
tended the Woman's Day program
rendered at the Shiloh Baptist
Church, at 8 P. M.
Mrs. Daoa Nelson, and Mrs. Elic
Gray vi -Neily's Fofd, called to see
DR.. C. H. Harris and family, while
here on business last week.
Mrs. Nettie Fry jumped from MIR.
Silas Vaughan's car on the 23rd,
and it is said she broke several
ribs and a thumb. She was treated
several days in the Kings Daugh-
ter's Hospital.
Mrs. Hazel Brown, who has been
here with her mother, Mrs. Nettle
Squire, since last year, left for her
home in Pittsburgh on the 18th.
She was here for her health, and
we are very glad to relate, it is
greatly improved.
DR.. l.. B. Goodall left on the
18th for Lynchburg, having been
here a week in the interest Of his
home. !,
Mems Day will be observed at
Shiloh on the 18th prox., at 3 r.
M. Everybody is cordially asked to
attend. Rev. w. P. Essex and Mr..
j. C. Jones will direct the program.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Legion, Mrs.
Matte Stewart, and Mrs. Mary
Vaughn called on Mrs. Esterline
Blair of Lyndhurst, on the evening
of the 9th.
Mrs. Houston Murray took her
mother, Mrs. Maggie Byrd, to her
home on Moffett Creek on the 9th.
Misses Evelyn and Emma Jane
Murray, two of her daughters, and
Mr.. Jettie Mead accompanied them.
Mr.. Sandy Campbell, of Cedar
Green, having been home several
days because of the illness Of his
wife, Mr.. Oscar A. Jordan is look
ing after his business here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Paris, Mr..
Raymond Johnson, Mrs. John Dor
Gus, Miss Carilla Dorcus, and MIR.
Paul Johnson, of Hattan's Pond, at
tended the Woman's Day program
at Shiloh on the 9th. xIrs. j. S.
Ware and many others from Oak
Grove were present.
Service at Shiloh on Sunday last
was excellent. The Sunday School,
under Superintendent w. M. Muir
ray, is progressing. At II A. M,
DR.. C. H. Harris stirred his hearers
as never before Intellectually and
spiritually, from Gen. 20:16; sub
ject, 81 Heard! That They Said"
At 1880 P. M. another soul-arous-
ing sermon was delivered from
Eph. GIG; subject, 81 Know"
Those hearing both sermons are
non-plussed as to which was the
strongest.
Shiloh is looking forward to a
great day on May 25th, which was
designated and set aside for a
rally. The goal desired is One
Thousand Dollars, which sum is
greatly needed. The people are at
work. Everybody within reach is
cordially asked to come on that
date and help this worthy cause.
If previous plans are carried out,
you will not lacken in eats of vari-
Gus kinds, and an ample supply:
Mr.. Elijah Holloway and Mrs.
Arvilla Nicholas are among our
sick.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
WEST sTAUNToN NEWS

| Miss Lenora Smith is spendin,
some time in Washington, D. G.
I visiting her sister, Mrs. Mollie Hall
Mrs. Annie Wallace of Nelson
/ County is spending few days will
! her brother, Mr.. Henry Smith.
/ A good many people of this sec
ton attended the closing exercise!
of the Stuart's Draft School on las
Wednesday night. The teacher
Miss Doris l.. Perry, deserves credit
for an interesting program.
Miss Leona Wilson, who teache;
at Harriston, spent the week enc
with parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jenkins and
Mrs. Mollie Smith attended the fu-
neral of the infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Jenkins at Green
Vile on last Sunday.
Miss Eellen Brent of Staunton
was the week end guest of her sis
ter, Miss Agnes Brent, who is
teaching here.
The Willing Workers Club will
be entertained the home of Mrs.
Henry Smith on first Tuesday in
May.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Wilson and
daughter, Miss Mary D., were the
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Howard of Middlebrook.
The Smoky Row school will have
their closing exercise at the church
on Wednesday night, the 7th of
May.
Mrs. E. B. Williams, who has
been in New York for several
years, is home to stay. She is hav-
ing much work done towards the
Improvement of her property. Her
husband and daughter are expected
to arrive in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. D. Wilson
and family, who have moved to
the Laurel Hill section, were visit
ing hree last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson mo-
tored to Mint Spring to visit Mrs.
John Jones, who is very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Perry and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell of Middle
brook were visitors in our vicinity
on last Sunday and attended the
Easter program at Mt. Chapel in
the afternoon and Smoky Row at
night.
Mr.. Harry Shelton, who died at
his home here Sunday morning,
was buried at Fairview Monday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Smith
have moved into their new home.
Mrs. Laura Diggs spent the week
end in Charlottesville visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs. Izetta Walker Penbleton
and baby of Washington, Pa, are
visiting relatives.
Mrs. Lizzie Walker of Baptist
street continues very i'll.
Mrs. M. Richardson, Sallie john
son, Miss w. M. Southall, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Washington, Messrs.
Kincade and Wilson motored to
Lowinoor Sunday April 81, to at
tend the marriage of Rev. ]. W.
Washington.
Rev. j. w. Washington of Staun-
ton and Mrs. Molly Cosby, of Gov
ington, were married Sunday, 81,
P. M, at the residence of his
brother, Mr.. William Washington,
Lowinoor, Va. After the marriage
and an appetizing repart the couple
and friends drove oCovingtor
where a real wedding dinner was
served at the home of the bride
on N. Pine street. His many friends
wish for him a happy life.
Mrs. Eta Edmunds of johnson
street, has been indisposed for Over
a week.
Mr.. John Henderson of Pervi
ance street is improving.
Mr.. William Smith (known a!
Prof. Bill, a former Stauntonian
now living at Lowmoor, wishes tt
be remembered to his old friends
He and Mrs. Smith are well.
/ "A. M. jackson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03


In the Law and Equity Court OF
the City Of Richmond. the 18th
day Of April, 1880.
Henrietta Elizabeth Rattegan,
who sues by her next friend, Mary
B. Thomas, plaintiff,
against In Chancery
James Rattegan, defendant.
The object Of this suit is to OBJ
tain an absolute divorce from the
bond Of matrimony, by the plain
tiff from the defendant, on the
grounds of natural or incurable i'm
potency Of the body existing at the
time of entering into the matrl-
monial contract. And an affidavit
having been made and filed that
the defendant is not resident OF
the State of Virginia, it is ordered
that he appear here within ten (l0)
days after due publication Of this
order and do whatever may be
necessary to protect his interest
herein.
A Copy-Teste:
LUTHER LIBBY, Clerk.
by E. N. Edwards, D. c.
J. E. Byrd. p. q.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
For.Get-Me-Nots Entertained

Entertained
Miss Hattie Glenn entertained
the For-Get-Me-Nots at the palm
Garden Tea Room" last Wednesday.
The meeting was we'll attended and
it proved to be very lively one
throughout the evening. After the
business, the club presented the
president a palm" for her services
in past years. The palm was pre-
scented by Mrs. Gussie Reeves. So
cial hours followed, during this pc
Rod the club was served delicious
menu by the hostess, assisted by
Misses Bertie Bell and Jenolola
Miles. The menu consisted of a
hot plate followed by frozen fruit.
The next meeting will be with
Mesdames Signora Stuart and Ella
Tolliver.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
(By Matthews Lewis)

Poem: Youth
The dew is on the grasses, dear,
The blush is on the rose,
And swift across our dial-youth
A shifting shadow koes.
The primrose moments, lush with
bliss,
Exhale and fade away.
Life may renew the autumn time,
But nevermore the May!
By Georgia Douglas Johnson,
Negro Poetess.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
House Guests

House Guests
MISS Mary Ware and Messrk
Harold Mitchell, Robert Strothsf,
Jr., harold folkey, James Taylor,
James Ware ana Samuel Jones
were the guests OF Miss Catherine
Garter at her palatlal home On
Stuart street, Sunday afternoon.
MIR. Charlie Byrd entertained
about ninety little boys and girh
last FRIDAY evening at the home Of
Mr.. and MRS. Essex Stuart in honor
OF their children. The evening We
spent IN games led by Miss There
Sd Evans. Music was also one Of
the features. A delightful repsst
was served by Mesdames. Ida An.
derson, Pau Marshall, Charlie
thompson and kicnard Lindsay.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
(By Abou Ben Hassan)

Rev. hawke, evangelist, address
Ed lne IaculIy anu student BODY
MONDAY morning. lie STRESSED the
cooperation Oh the teacher aAa
the preacher in the community
progress. AT the END OF nus Dis
he EXTENDED cordial inv
ratIon 70 Dorn the faculty AID
sCuuent Dody TO come TO the re-
veal at EDeneZer Baptist Church.
Preparations are unoer way fer
The DaskeCDail LeamS annual ban
Quet. lhlS event Is looked torvefd
" pee very brilliant affair. IN.
WtaJions VIII De ISSUED 70 the popu.
lar mlgn scnooI girls who Will DO
SPONSORS Tor DasketDail at the OF
casIOn. Inc presentation OF lee-
Lers wIiI DE the principal feature.
Lie Wits Reserve CiuD rendered
a very interesting program on VI -.
Hesuay DeLvre the hoildays. 4fss
Cnarivlre CauI was the cnalriSty,
anu ANNOUNCED the program, Whtsa
consisted oI quaruets, SOLOS, papers
ano recIIaLlonS. Inc IavorILe among
Lnese was Inc duet by Misses NJ
Del Johnson and Juanlta johnson.
anu The quartet, MABEL Allisr,
bIauei Jonnsuu, catherine UIgYS ana
JuanICa Johnson.
Inc nlgn ocnooi, under the ~
pervISIon OIL MISS theresa Evans,
wal render tnelr second annNp
mother LAY program at Mt. Ilon
papClst Cnurcn, SUNDAY, May llth.
lhe program Will INCLUDE totcA
uueJs, seiecuonS, QuarterS and -
perS Ill honor o. mUCner and II y7ll
ne given az the Is. /. +. v. psFlss.
Inc FRESHMAN English CASA -.
aer rne reacner, MISS Annsbeus
clark, renuereQ d defamation eS1,
LesU III the assembly room frNaV
AT noon. his class is divided me
Two sections, a. and g., tor co1vS
nIence. Inc SUBJECT acclaimed w
AnConys UraUlon over Cas8fp
UeaQ BODY. SectIon AS represent
aLIyeS were NoDerta Brent t11
Marie boss, Wnlie BIS were 4sCtv
thompson ana Geneva Spencer. Tbs
JUDGES, WOODROW Ellls, Leroy Tsy.
Iur and Rage Lewis proclalMsA
Secuon A. as winners IN the De-
cIamaClon contest.
nenearsals are under way for
the great morality Drama, Ter
Nights IN a barroom." This Pig
Is under the supervision OF NS
theresa Evans. IL promises 70 20
n
some OF the stars OF the Pew
Across the HILL" and others. u
Will De presented about the t1St
week In June az one OF the loSol
churches.
The last of the six weeks NV
was held last week. Many IeGpsd
and showed good prospects tor tee
future, but the dark shadows q
gloom threatened the progress ct
some que TO the daily recitats1
marks being poor. The majority
tiunked In the most disliksd sd.
jects, French, History and NsthS-
mates.
The Juniors are serving llSp
luncheons on the Number, svNV
Thursday, consisting Of besna -
tatoes, green peas and ssladA
Miss Theresa Evans, . member
of the faculty, will leave Oh Nv
18th for Washington, D. C, -
visit her brother, after which she
will 60 to the Elks Convention g
delegate for the local order q
III. K p O. f.. of A.
The commencement music b -
ing rehearsed daily ct the sshsel.
1t consists of both classical sd
popular music and the ehoYietsK
and pianist is Mrs. Placid Evass.
The teachers held meeting
Monday in room 6, at which kyi-
ness Of Importance was disspsoe1
The Parent Teacher Assosistsl
will meet at the school lsnAa1;
May 9Th. All are urged - D.
present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
IA Clnh-

Lucky Is Club
The Lucky 10 Club resumed
their bi-monthly meetings at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Perkins on First street, on
Monday, April 81. The usual IA
miliar faces appeared and did JUS
tice to the clubs beloved game,
whist" Miss Pocahontas Tonsler
scored high honors, while Mr.. Col
den Coles, who has the highest
record for receiving club prizes,
were the fortunate ones for the
evening. Delicious refreshments
were served afterward and Mr.. and
Mrs. Perkins made all feel well
come.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03

Coming Events
Commencement Exercises of the
Booker T. Washington High School,
at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Tues
day, June 10th, 8 P. M. :,
"Ten Nights in Bar Room,
morality drama, at Ebenezer Bap-
fist Church, Monday, June 9th $3.50
P. M, presented by students at the
Booker T. Washington High School,
under the supervision of Miss The
resa Evans.
"Class Day Exercises" of Booker
T. Washington High School, Friday,
June 9Th, at the Ebenezer Baptist
Church.
Baccalaureate Sermon to the Sc
nior Glass of Booker T. Washing
ton High School, Sunday morning,
June 9Th, at the Augusta Street
Methodist Church, by the pastor,
Rev. A. Hall Whitfield.
Carnival Ball, at Elks Hall, about
May 18th, given by Ethiouians and
Forget-Me-Nots.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Smith of
Stanton, Va, wish to announce
the marriage of their daughter,
Katie E. Smith, to Mr.. James F.
Allen, of Baltimore, Md, April %.
After May 2 they will reside at
this address: 1880 Division street.
Baltimore, Md.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
Unusual Marriage

Unusual Marriage
Mr.. George Godfrey, challenger
for the heavyweight title, was
quietly married to Miss Vivian Rag
land, former resident of Kes-
wick, Va, last Tuesday, April %.
Leaving the hustle and hustle of
Philadelphia, l am sure Mr.. God
frey preferred the quietude and
peaceful surroundings of Charlottes-
vile to tie that matrimonial knot.
However, they were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony by Rev,
H. E. Williams of this city and
afterward were the guests of Mr..
William F. Coles. Having someone
and something to fight for now,
why shouldn't Mr.. Godfrey claim
the heavyweight title?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
500 Club

500 Club
DIR. and Mrs. w. B. Dabney of
Preston Avenue, were host and
hostess to the 500 Club at their
residence last Tuesday night. The
usual hilarity was in evidence and
much interest manifested in the
game of 500. Mrs. Peachie John
SON and Mr.. Aston Barbour re-
ceived prizes for the highest scor-
ers, altho they had some close com.
petition. Chicken salad, waters and
hot tea was then served, and re-
luctant adieu to Mr.. and Mrs. Dab
ney, who played their parts so
graciously.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03

The Fatal Wedding" which was
held last Friday evening at the
Augusta Street M. E. Church, was
largely attended and proved to be
successful. This event was directed
by Mrs. Houston.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE
FLASH LIGHT
(By Beulah C. Coles)
Greetings

GreetIngs-
Hello, everybody. am back
again with items from the old home
town and CHEEKY greetings after
these few weeks absence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
At the Local Churches-

At the Local Churches
Mt. Zion and Ebenezer extend
cordial invitation to the young
people to their B. Y. P. U. The
B. Y. P. U. at the former church
begins at a P. NJ, and the latter
at 6 P. M.
The Epworth League of the Au-
eusta Street M. E. Church starts
at 4 P. NJ, while the Allen Chris
tan Endeavor starts at z 2. NJ
The young people are asked to
attend these meetings each Sunday
afternoon. Short interesting pro
grams are featured at each.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03

The Mt. Zion B. Y. P. U. held
a double program at the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church on last Friday even.
ing. A short program consisting OF
young people, under the superV-
sion of Mrs. John Miller, was pre-
sented first, Mrs. Nellie Shelton be-
ing the pianist. The next feature
was a program of High School stu.
dents under the supervision OF
Miss Theresa Evans, Prof. F. Il.
Davis, the principal, furnishing mu-
sic.
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Personals-

Personals-
Mr.. Charlie Jackson and Miss
Berthe Bell, Mr.. Kenneth Jones and
Miss Jenola Miles attended the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03

For some reason the news con-
corning the Ethiopian Tea failed to
appear in last weeks issue.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
Motor Trips

Motor Trips
Messrs. W. F. Coles, S. R. Will
son and Miss B. G. Coles spent the
week end in Farmville and Cum
berland, Va, where they were roy
ally entertained by friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Coles, Jr.,
motored to Winchester and other
points last Sunday.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03

PERSONAL
Mrs. Mildred Wodard of Akron,
Ohio, is home for awhile due to
the indisposition of her father,
Mr., Saunders, on Preston Avenue,
Three, Four Whist Club
When it comes to giving dances
our hats go off to the Three, Fou,
Whist Club. They blazed forth las
Friday night with an unusual com
plimentary dance and entertained
a large number of their well known
friends, with the spicy music o;
Booker's Foot Warmers, who die
justice to the evening. The decora
tions were inviting and unique
And ooh That Punch" 1t mad,
the old feel young and the younl
feel younger. The favors were ODD
but interesting. After all it wa
gala mite, and it would TAX
quires of paper to tell you VIII,
was there, but the credit for tn
whole occasion is attributed TO Mrs
Mary Hardy, president; Mrs. Sadi
Carey, secretary; Mrs. Marie Given
treasurer; Mesdames Rosa Jackson
Susie Lewis, Lille Lewis, Betti
Slaughter, Linnie Washington, Geor
gianna Carey, Elnora Barbour, Ran
ME Powell and Eva Preston.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-05-03
STAUNTON SOCIETY

ses ese@s* ssssss ssses esses es* ss1ss sSs~f -A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-16

yet when you are through with 1t you
often ask yourself where you have
gotten?
You will recall that Lincoln walked
miles to borrow a book hundred
years ago or so, but when he got it,
it was something which stimulated
his ambition, fired his courage, set
for him a goal in life, and made him
happier. Much that is read today
does none of these things for the
reader.
Henry Van Dyke, in an introduction
to the poetry Of Tennyson written a
good many years ago, says in speak
ing of the purpose and influence of
poetry that it is ito convey to the
mind a message which shall lift him
up above himself and make him not
only happier but better. . And
only of those men who can bring
meaning into life, touch it with glory
and link it to Immortality, will the
world say, these are my great
poets.'"
IL Is tHlS SAME luHCllUn WHICH III
erature should perform, believe. We
should be better prepared for the COM
mon every day tasks of life from our
reading of fiction and biography and
philosophy. Reading should make us
more cheerful, give us greater cour-
age, higher ideals, more definite pur-
poses, stronger ambition. 1t should
make us more sympathetic, more re-
fined, more sensitive to beauty, better
and broader and more thoughtful men
and women. If 1t does not do some
or all of these things, it has fallen
short of it's best purpose
Could anyone read 1.-THE Newcomes"
without being uplifted by the char
acter of the old colonel? Stevenson
gives us romance. Sect stimulates us
to adventure, George Eliot shows us
the value of sacrifice. I never read
the biography of Andrew Carnegie
without realizing what courage and
determination and hard work can &C.
complish. 1t is such books as these
that we should read but only too few
Of them are written today.
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