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In reds and green's sturdy legs
buckled in leather leggings or fur
topped boots.
In Kensington Gardens the follow
ers Of the immortal Peter cluster
around his statue, play within its
shadow, whisper secrets to it and at
dusk always stand breathlessly near
IN hopes OF catching stray note from
the flute that he raises to his lips.
They strain their ears, and one mods
with thrilled satisfaction, with silent
understanding the others know that
their playmate has heard a whipser of
the magic melody Nanny would
say Its the wind, silly!"
But in their wisdom the children
would smile and know that it was
Nanny who was the silly one; Of
course, Peters tune is in the wind :,
it is in every leaf Of the trees that re-
fleet the sunlight, in every murmur Of
the silver serpentine shining between
cool green banks, in the swish of the
willows dipping their tresses in the
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tentively to catch the true melody.
Typical Washington Children
At Sheridan Statue.
Far across the seas, their American
cousins have their heroes as we'll In
the sunlit parks of our great cities,
children still find enchantment =.
these cases in the midst of dust and
noise are the rightful possessions Of
every child. The delights Of q Wash
Ington day are made up of clambering
over the great bronze statue of Shen-
dan, forever riding out into space from
his charmed circle; the children run
wildly round and round him here
Is horse who will never kick, no mat
ter what nurse says about falling of
the edge If one climbs up to touch
the riders coat. In years to come
when these busy heads are bent over
books at their desks and the teacher
says the name of Sheridan, smiles will
appear :. many will glance at one
another, saying Remember when we
used to play in the circle?" Sheridan,
great bronze rider, silhouetted
against a clear sweep of sky, yellow
leaves circling his head in autumn,
snow resting lightly on his shoulders
in January, birds singing at his feet
IN the spring . and still he rides
on. the symbol Of guardian of many
gay hours friendly hero. over
whose bronze features seem to flicker
a radiance as some tow-headed TOM
boy chambers onto his pedestal and
yells to his plamates below, I'm the
king Of the castle!" For a moment the
small rascal is king and hero {.
as shortlived glory as ever kings
and heroes have Still, the thrill
is there. the glory the same. magnided
a million times in the mind Of child
At any moment he may fall off or
his playmates may pull him down =.
but he will grin, looking up at the
statue, yelling, We'll, 1t was fun while
it lasted!" SO turns q small world at
Sheridan's feet, not unlike the world
beyond the radius of the circle.
Dupont Circle and
Approach Of Spring.
As Sheridan embodies the cycle Of
seasons, the fountain in Dupont Circle
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moved this week from Washington
to the home they have recently built
on River road, about q mile beyond
Kenwood Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G. Ledig Of
Bethesda have been entertaining at
a series of small dinner parties dur
ing the past week.
Last night they had as their guests
DR.. and Mrs. George Hudson and
their son, Mr.. George Hudson, jr., who
are here on leave from their work as
missionaries in China. DR.. and Mrs.
Hudson are spending the week end
with Rev. and Mrs. John S. Parkes,
who entertained at a reception for
them last night after the dinner
given for them by Mr.. and Mrs. Ledig.
Thursday night Mr.. and Mrs. Ledig
had as their guests Mr.. George Wilton,
who is to leave soon for a two years
stay in Russia and also Miss Dorothy
Thompson Of Washington.
Earlier in the week Mr.. and Mrs.
Ledig had as their dinner guest Mrs.
Alice Mooreland, daughter of the
well-known painter of wild flowers,
Mr.. Free Prince of Missouri. Mrs.
Mooreland brought with her a collec-
ton Of her fathers paintings and
after the dinner Mrs. Ledig invited
the members Of the local campfire
group to her home to see the pictures.
Mrs. S. Malice
HOnored at Luncheon.
Mrs. S. Malice was the guest OF
honor at luncheon given by Mrs.
Thomas Sherman of Washington
Thursday. Mrs. Malice. who is the
daughter of the dean Of the National
University Law School and Mrs.
Charles w. Pergler, has been the guest
Of her parents for several months.
She expects to leave early in March
for her home in Pisen, Czecho-
slovakia. Mrs. B. Mala of Somerset
will go to Czechoslovakia with Mrs.
Malice and will remain there for an
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Park and'Garden Recall
Childhood Memories
Dreamer Visits Land of Shadows.
Finding Rejuvenation Through
The Magic of Association.
BY MARGOT GARRETT,


half forgotten melody will hash
have lain wrapped in the mist Of the past returning
an old park will recall the hours of sparkling
quick soft rain that linked together swift chain days
we were very young
Like dreamer wandering back to his shadows so
grown man must again the haunts of
their childhood Perhaps they do not it
may be that instructive turns their footsteps
familiar path to the gardens of their youth; perhaps it vain
eno to draw from the atmosphere that guees
ure the breathess anticipation of something exciting
peaceful optimism OF We'll finish
pile tomorrow and If finding that the
castle away the interest in building thoughts
OF disappointment frustraton another
Magic Of Garden and Park
Still Revives Memories.
Every garden park still holds that significance
ment lent by children The magic cngs fountains
the flowers that imagination peoed winged beings and
goolns squirrel always gnome disguise butterfly
always elusive Tnkerba utterhg house of some
Peter Pan And in the remembrance this magic
OF the world find of peace balanced in
eternity untouched by the noise
existence.
ana SO they return smiling cynically
frightened OF pryng into atmosphere that they long
ago. some to live again with their one
these city people the shadow shape
OF the wind in the trees the crocus must
weave tapestry of quicksilver touch chord of
harmony within them harmony apart from discordant
of fSpaed
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In every country it is the same. In
Tuilleries Gardens in Paris, children
sail their tiny boats in the fountains.
Dark-eyed children, the boys in sailor
suits, crisp white shirts, navy blue
trousers; the girls in short, short
dresses and large round hats with
ribbons hanging down their backs and
the well-knoWn elastic band fastened
under the chin SO that a gust of wind
will not send the expensive piece of
millinery flying into the dust. Round
faced nurses chatter on the park
benches, their knitting needles click
ing in even rhythm until the clock
strikes four and they bundle their
charges home to goute of petit
pains, gateaux ct du chocolat" &.
Soon the great park is quiet; the
Punch and Judy shows have been put
away for the night the axman
sleeps peacefully near Toby the dog.
who does not attempt to bite any one,
and the baby's querelous screams are
silenced The old lady who sells
ballons trudges to the gray houses
along the left bank; the young artist
who has been painting surrealistic
version Of the tulips under the trees
strolls to nearby cafe, thinking how
much more beautiful the, park is now
in the waning light that touches every
thing with silvered fingertips and
casts Pickering shadows everywhere
-. why must the guards always lock
the gates. he muses.. Any child could
have told him the ansWer-so that
the magic may go on undisturbed, for
what elfs would come out to dance
with clumsy artist rattling his paint
brushes?
And They Toddle Home
And So to Bed.
And so the little Parisiens 60 skip
ping home to have their faces washed
and their dark locks combed, to have
their hot chocolate with mama and
papa and to learn a new poem while
sitting by the fire, and to hear papa
murmur strange things about bringing
children up surrounded by strikes and
changes of government, and mama
But it is all incomprehensible, and
Mana soon comes to take them off to
their chintz-covered beds. They are
buttoned into warm flannel night
clothes and tucked in, having prayed
to le Bon Dieu to make them good +. .
and they slip off to their dreamland
and see their park in the moonlight,
and they dance with the COLLINS and
ride to the stars on moonbeam, and
smile with exultation as a gnome hits
Punch on the head. Nasty old Punch
funny old Gnome lovely
princess with the blue hair .. they
are all there. and all the children are
there. and what a beautiful world
It is, =
In London, exquisite young things
60 dancing through the trees in Hyde
Park. Seemingly unconcerned about
their brisk, stern nannies, they roll
their hoops and skip rope and jump
about like little fauns, their blond
curls ruffled by the crisp wind. Their
cheeks are pink, their eyes cornflower
blue their voices merry with
clipped accents. All are dressed in
bright colors some in gay kits,
some in tweeds, copies of their par
ents; some in woolens soft and glowing
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MIR. and Mrs. Gravelle
To Entertain at Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A. Gravelle Of
Bradley Hills have issued invitations
for small dinner party and dance
which they will give January 20 at
the Columbia Country Club.
Miss Patty Morris Of Alta Vista is
in Swarthmore, Pa, where she is visit
ing friends with whom she was asso-
ciated while she was a student at
Swarthmore College. Miss Morris was
graduated with the class of 1887.
Mrs. Thew johnson and her small
daughter, Margaret Johnson, are leav-
ing this week for a visit with Mrs.
Johnson's relatives in Columbia, S. c.
After a short stay in Columbia they
will 60 to Orlando. Fla, to remain
until March, when they will return
to their home on River road.
Miss Jean Dulin was the maid of
honor at the wedding of Miss Lucille
Bennett Of New York, which took
place yesterday. Miss Bennett is
graduate of the University of Mary
land of the class of 1887 and was
member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Sorority, of which Miss Dulin is presi-
dent. She has been a frequent guest
at Miss Dulin's home in Friendship
Heights
Mrs j. H. Dyer of Atlanta, Ga, has
been in Edgemoor for the past two
weeks. where she has been the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Steed.
DIR. and Mrs. Fleming
Back From West Coast.
DR.. and Mrs John A. Fleming have
returned to their home in Drummond
after an extended trip to the West
Coast They visited their daughter,
Mrs Margaret Nebecker, in San Fran
cisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Teunis
are back again at their home on Colds
boro road, Bradley Hills. after three
week visit in Kileore, Tex, with Mrs,
Teunis' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Elder.
Mr. and Mrs Harrison Hathaway,
who have been residents OF Edgemoor
for many years, spent the week end
in New York City with Mr. Hath
away's mother. Mrs. Charles Hath
away. Mr. and Mrs Hathaway have
been living in Washington during the
early part of the winter. Some time
in February they expect to go to
Florida for few weeks stay.
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earlier than usual return Of the sum.
mer colony, indications are that Cape
Mays l3oth season viii be . brilliant
one. The Memorial Day week end
WAS the largest In history and city
omcials declared that the season has
Officially opened.
Nearly . half million dollars worth
Of new building construction has been
contemplated % far this year in the
resort communities Of Cape May
County. This is represented largely BY
cottages. bungalows and apartments
for summer occupancy, costing In the
neighborhood Of $4,000 each. This
means the construction Of several hum
dred units.
Saturday, July has been set q the
date for the first South Jersey Cham
pionship Horse Show In Cape May
County 1t . place yet to be selected.
The show is the outsrowth Of . re-
cent meeting at Ocean City, and the
svent win be sponsored by the Cape
May County American Legion Band.
Baby parades, marble tournaments,
flower shows. regattas, casting tourna-
ments, baseball games. dog shows and
hfeguard races are few Of the many
events scheduled during the current
season.
The first fish sanctuary in the
United States u located In Cape May
County. Il Is . protected area On
the bottom Of the Atlantic Ocean,
where the deniaens Of the deep have
an opportunity to eat, spawn and
grow without being molested. The
sanctuary is . guarantee Of good nsh.
ing and capable party boat captains
are available ut all shore and inland
ports who daily make runs to the
ocean depot. Channel bass and croak-
ers have put in their appearance
ahead of schedule. Fishing boats from
wildwood Villas. Reeds Beach and
North Cape May have reported Q fair
run Of croakers and the landing Of
several drum fish or channel bass.
Ocean City, Nd, will offer . spe-
cial program for the Fourth Of July,
the first Of the summer holidays. The
outstanding features Of the Fourth
will be brilliant display Of fireworks
at night in the city park between
Fifth and Sixth streets and concerts
by one Of the country's leading bands
on the boardwalk in front Of Con-
vention Hall In the late afternoon and
In the city park At night during the
pyrotechnics display.
The Atlantic Coast tennis cham
pionship tournament will be played
on the courts at the Ocean City ten
mis- center during the week Of July
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10 to -. Another tennis event that
y planned to establish ~ an annual
feature u an Atlantic Coast Junior
championship tournament. This will
Be staged July 5 to .. Both Of these
events are sanctioned by the United
States Tennis Association.
FAMOUS Asbury Park. N. j.. Is now
moving into the midst Of another
successful season for its widely known
beach. boardwalk and hotels Offering
every sport for the sports lover.
Along the boardwalk, many inno-
vations have been installed and open
air and inclosed sundecks, comfort
abl0 solaria and other vantage points.
provided by the city without cost to
the visitors. have been improved and
here the guest may find ease and re-
taxation while Watching the ever
changing life and sayety Of the beach,
front and boardwalk In utmost COM
fort.
Asbury Park offers seven uodsrn
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showhcuses, on or near the board.
walk. where pre-release pictures and
legitimate stage productions are pre.
sented. Night clubs and smart after
dark places Of sntertainment add "a
the sayety Of social life.
The Fsherman's and Sportmsn's
information Ssrvies, inaugurated by
the Asbury Park Beach Commission.
already has proved it, worth.
IxerciSes commsmorating the found.
OF Seaside Heights, N. j., q an ocean
county summer resort will be marked
July ! with the opening Of . new
3S0-foot pier and casino oonstr1,cted
at cost Of $4,000. The pier. ,ex-
tending into the ocean, will be one Of
several new features introduced this
season on the beachfront.
A large portion Of the Washineton
family colony viii summer again at
Delaware's foremost resort, Rehoboth
Beach. where the Hotel HsnIopsn d
the largest structure "a the beach.
front.
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toric shrines Of jamestown, Williams
burg and Yorktown, which will At
tract the vacationist who wishes to
combine sightseeing tours Of historic
and educational value with the recrea-
tional pleasure Of . vacation,
Forty or more miles Of smooth
sand beaches form the bssts Of the
shore resorts near Norfolk, principal
Of which are Ocean View and Virginia
Beach. These resorts are backed by
quietly picturesque. history -steeped
country whose charms combine with
the attractions Of the resorts them
selves to make this . fine region for
play and relaxation.
Ocean View, with neirhborinr
Willoushby. u within the corporate
limits Of the city Of Norfolk, and
though removed from the commotion
and hustle Of city life. is within less
than 80 minutes by motor or street
car from downtown Norfolk. Its
frontage is on the south shore Of
Chesapeake Bay.
Virginia Beach Is 1S miles to the
east Of Norfolk. directly on the At
lantic Ocean. A shore line drive links
Virginia Beach with Ocean View,
skirting frst the Atlantic. then round
ing the broad curve Of historic Cane
Henry with its two lighthouses, old
and new, passing by the newly created
Seashore State Park, and paralleling
the south Chesapeake shore. This
smooth-paved highway conveniently
joins al Of the watering places ana
amusement spots which make up
Norfolk's shore resorts. Thus, the
visitor has al Of the 20 miles Of
beaches and resorts from which to
choose
A WEALTH Of outdoor sports pro-
vides the outstanding attraction
Of Virginia Beach for those seeking
q vacation Of active enjoyment in
the fresh air and sunshine.
The lure Of the sea makes water
sports the most popular OF the recrea-
tional activities ut Virginia Beach.
A moderate, warm temperature, with
a summer average Of 76 degrees, lends
to the pleasure Of swimming, which
is the most popular Of the water
sports.
Several sections Of the beach have
their casinos and amusement parks
which f1t In nicely with the pleasure
seeking programs Of thousands Of vis-
itors to the beach, while sections Of
the beach farther removed from these
attractions have greater charm for
those who prefer more quiet Life at
the seaside.
Sailboating on nearby inland waters,
including both Linkhorn and Broad
Bays. Is available as an added diver
sion. Scores Of inboard and outboard
craft and larger motor-driven vessels
likewise ply these waters.
Golf Is an outstanding attraction ut
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has been added to the trophy list for
the regatta. It will be awarded the
winner Of the open sailing class COM
petition.
sportsmen from Ill sections Of the
Atlantic seaboard viii gather at Old
Point the last week In June to take
part In . bluenshing tournament spon-
sored by the Virginia Saltwater Fish.
ermens Association. Trophies viii Be
awarded nimrods catching the largest
and greatest number Of flsh.
The new beach club addition to the
outdoor saltwater pool at the Cham
berlin, recently completed. was dedi-
Gated Sunday, June S, with . water
carnival and beach fashion show. The
pool Is one Of the largest In the East.
ern resort area.
Construction on the Colonial HIS
tortcal parkway, connecting Old Point
with the historic towns Of Yorktown
and Williamsburg, viii be completed
by midsummer. Winding along the
shores Of Chesapeake Bay, the park
way. now partially completed, Is one
OF the most beautiful drives In the
State.
CAPE MAY County. Now Jersey, with
its long coast line, il another re-
sort area that has been popular with
Washingtonians for many years. Start
ing with Ocean City. the resorts fol-
low the coast through strathmere. Sea
Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, North
Wildwood, Wildwood. Wildwood Crest
Cape May. South Cape May. Cape
May Point, West Cape May. North
Cape May. wildwood Villas, Miami
Beach. Norburys Landing and Reeds
Beach.
Contrary to early expectations hotel
interests, home owners, rooming- -house
proprietors. realtors and Cape May
interests In general are agreeably sur
prised at the unexpected number of
cottagers who have arrived and opened
their homes at Cape May the last
several weeks.
Beach drive is humming with &C.
tivity As attendants are making things
ready for owners occupancy.
The county itself has completed IN
extensive road building program, in
order to make driving more pleasant
for the motorist. A concrete high
way now extends from all north and
south points while inland thorough
fares have been improved. Train and
bus service Is being provided this
schedule.
Judging from the ever increasing
throngs on the boardwalk and the
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Virginia Beach, and i played the year
around. There are two courses, the
Princess Anne and the Cavalier.
One Of the centers Of social and
sports activities ct Virginia Beach Il
the Cavalier Hotel. with its beach and
cabana club, country club with an lS-
hole golf course and tennis and rid
ing clubs, the latter with . stable Of
thoroughbred horses. Dance music u
furnished for the second season BY
Johnnie Long and his 12-piece artist
orchestra. Tom Harty Of Boston, who
has starred - . dancer and comedian
In Broadway musical shows, Is master
Of ceremonies and contributes several
specialties to the program.
Golf tournaments and . series Of
tennis matches afe scheduled for the
summer season.
Perhaps the outstanding improve
ment at the Cavalier this season i the
addition Of . new-type cabana, named
demi-cabana. A group Of 80 Of these
demi-cabanas are being constructed
back OF the present cabana row and
are on high sand dune, af1ording 4
complete view OF the beach. These
new cabanas. which might be called
glorified lockers, are feet square and
have concrete floors and individual
concrete porches. These demi-ca.
banas, which were to be ready for
use tomorrow, will MI . need Of
club members who wish something
more than locker and yet do not care
for one Of the large cabanas.
Overlooking the town Of Virginia
Beach, the Terrace Beach Club will
function rs an all-year rendezvous
for the local vacationists. Bath
houses, cabanas and q dining room
have been constructed 1T the ocean
end Of the property for the conven-
ience Of members and guests, and
dancing will be enjoyed on clear nights
In an open-air pavilion. while the
large ballroom will be utilized on rainy
days. Blue Barron and his National
Broadcasting Co. recording orchestra
will furnish the music for dancing
throughout the summer months and
will broadcast oh . coast-to-coast
hook-up over the National network.
Among the hotels at Virginia Beach
that have been remodeled and reno.
waited during the winter Is the New
castle Hotel, which this season is
again featuring bathers' dining ter
race for the convenience of guests
who prefer to dine without changing
from their beach attire.
old POINT COMFORT is looking
forward to the annual Hampton
Regatta, power-boat competition for
the coveted Virginia Gold Cup. and
. night marine parade which are
scheduled for July IA, with the Cham
berlin Hotel as regatta headquarters.
A trophy, the Governors Cup, do
mated by former Gov. George Peery,
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CHAkMIAN, PA.
FOR SALE

The most beautiful location in the Resort
section OF the Blue Ride Mountains, be-
Ing unsurpassed view Of surrounding coun-
try. Ten acres Of ground improved by .
quaint old hotel successfully run for over 20
years. Present owner retiring because Of
sdvaneing years. The hotel surrounded
y vel Kept lawn. has ample porches on
once. dining room seating capacity Of I25'
spacious hall 81 bedrooms, bathrooms and
running water on each Of three sleeping
noors Electric lighting throughout the
building. library Of 900 volumes, complete
equipment in al rooms.
An etght room cottage, servants quarters
OF 16 rooms. 8 car garage. Deep well OF
nne Tater-electrie pump.
1deal Ior private estate or an institution.
Ornamental trees fruit trees, shrubbery
ana BIRD sanctuary add to the beauty Of
Fer further yN1seulSrs sAlresv
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PQCONO PINES. PA
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-03-31

blockade, entered Red China, and
brought out the story for the
world. Il sounds incredible that
have existed but such Is the case.
The reasons are these:
Il. Because Communism is q
crime punishable by death In
China No Chinese Red, therefore,
has been free to enter and return
and write about what he saw. For
eign Communists have been exclud-
ed because 1t would have BEEN a
matter of the gravest danger to
pass the Kuomintang blockade;
they would certainly have been
killed or deported long before
reaching the fort.
%. Red Areas in China because
Of the nature Of the Chinese rev.
oFution have been In the interior,
and isolated from the big cities.
and they have been encircled by
cordons ond cordons Of Kuomin-
tang troops. In the 9Th Campaign
against the Reds In the south over
one million men made up this en-
circlement.
II am not trying to dramatize
myef, you must understand, but
merely to state the facts in the
case so that the uniqueness Of my
pictures and also Of the book I am
going to write will be known to
you, in case you do not have much
idea Of the nature Of my material"
Red Star over China" Is the