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hi THE MORNING STAR, WILMINGTON, N. C, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1917. SIX ON THE WAY TO THE TOP Shoo Sarlu 9n the Momma Carru Hour Packan iul it- it War Work of Young Women's Chrln tlan Association Chnmi'loned By Rotnry dub Important Need. .r DAMPNESS AND COLD DO HOT DETER THEM , f Bed Cross Workers Start on Cam paign With Enthusiasm 1 ti" j 6 if- I. I 4 f is - I. ft I 41 1 t ! I! II I! h i; f i 'U The Happy. Only the . right are happy, the spirit ' of right turns wrong Into a golden message that sings through a silver song. You never lean do things happy until vou are right within And mock as ye may, ye skeptics, here is no gladness in sin!" Only the true are happy true to them selves, and then True as the stars to the compass in all their relations with men. Tou never can feel buite careless and free for a cup of sun Until vou are right in your spirit, and right in the things you have done. Oh, whether you're "captain or private, or whether you're toiler or boss. Only the right are happy for they have carried the cross. Only by right are we merry, and only by right are we free To do in the happy spirit the things that shall bring .us glee. The Mission Study club of St. Paul's church will meet this afternoon at 3:30 o.'clock in the Luther Memorial build ing. Mrs. George Maffit, of Clinton, is the guest of Mrs. Clarence Myers at Green field Terrace. Miss Inez Mitliken, of Warsaw-, who visited her sister. Mrs. D. D. Bo'ylan. 17 North Sixth street, returned to her-1 heme, Sunday night. The Parish guild of St. John's Epis copal church will have its sale today iin the rest room of the Housewives' League regardless of the weather. Mrs. W. C. Munds. who is in charge of the Red Cross Seal sales booth in the post office building, reported last night the sale of 1.165 seals yesterday. Mr. Clewell Howell, who is a student at Davidson college, has arrived to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Andrew J. How ell. - . At a meeting of the' Literature De partment of Sorosis on last Thursday it was announced that . Miss Bennett, city home demonstration agent, will lecture at the social meeting on next Thursday afternoon on "The House wives' Responsibility in the Present Crisis." There will also be a musical program. i The Christmas stockings for Camp Sevier should be brought to, Woolvin Hall on "Wednesday afternoon. This is the latest date that can be made for 'the convenience of those who have not been able to fill them sooner. Thir teen stockings were taken out to b filled and a number of donations are promised,. Dont forget that some of the boys at Sevier without relatives and personal friends who will have no Christmas unless you give it to them. - ; Friends and relatives of little Miss Lillian Emerson, daughter of Mrs. X. D. Emerson, and granddaughter of Mrs A. H. Slocomb will be interested to know that she is to play the part of . Goldilocks, in The Three Bears one of the three plays which will be given at performance of the Holidav mati nees for children at the Cohan and Harris theatres in New York, Decem ber 24th to January 5. says vesterday's Fayetteville Observers Little Miss Em erson has wen fame as a dancer, is an unusual musician for her age and It is safe to predict that she will be a de cided success as Goldilocks, in' the hol iday matinees for children. Many friends will join a host of oth ers who on Sunday recalled the fact that it was his seventieth birthday and most heartily congratulated Mr. J. A. Springer "upon the attainment of that point in a long and well-ordered life, a greater portion of which has been spent in this community. The day found Mr. Springer bright and pleas- . ant and during the day a number of telegrams and messages of congratula tions came to him from absent ones while others called at the home per sonally to wish him many happy re turns, .air. springer returned some months ago from a very serious opera-! tion in Philadelphia, Pa., and it will : be a source tf much pleasure to his 'hosts of friends to know that he con : tinues to improve and that his "seven tieth' found him cheerful and pleasant, responsive to the many greetings of those who called at his home and with : his face still to the future. i IMPORTANT MEETING OF GRADUATE MRSES CAUED An important meeting of the gradu ate nurses of "Wilmington has been call- - ed for tomorrow afternoon at the Young Women's Christian. Association ; The meeting will start promptly at 3:30 o'clock and will last only half ' an hour. It is important that all grad uate nurses in the city be sure to at- ; tend. ' MARRIAGE OF MR. STAXLA.Vd AXD MISS ROGERS SATVEDIY Mr. LeRoy Stanland,, of Seagate and "Miss Audrey Rogers were quietly mar ried, at the residence of Rv. J. it. Shinn, pastor of the "Winter Park Bap tist church, last Saturday night at 8 o ClOCK. The bride is a daughter of -Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rogers of Wrightsville, and a young lady of charming manner and attractive 'personality. The groom : : holds a position with ,hte Armour com pany. Both have many friends who wish, them many years of happiness. TPhey will make their home at Seagate IURSI,EY-GILBERT WEDOISG CELEBRATED IX MACON, GA. Of interest to a wide circle of friends In Wilmington and elsewhere will be the following from, the Macon, Ga., Daily Telegraph of December 10: "Mfss Mildred 1'ursley was yesterday married to John W. Gilbert at the home of Miss Pursley's brother, S. c. Purs- WORK ROOMS CLOSED. On account of the big membership campaign, which occupies this week,' the Red Cross work rooms will be closed from Thursday, December 20th until Wednesday. December 26th, in order that the workers .may be released. to take part In the campaign. The work roomswlll be open from, 10 a. m. to II a. .m. daily to receive the shot bags which must he in by Saturday 10 o'clock at the very latest. BLOCK MESSENGERS. Make this weelfrs collection the biggest you have ever- turned in. You can do this by asking all the people on your block for a Christ mas patriotic penny. There" Isn't anyone in town, who would refuse a penny at this Christmas season. Remember that last week the weather was unfavorable, and do not let anything prevent you from bringing in your return this week. Be as splendidly faithful now in this trying weather as you have been all along. The Special .Aid greets you as heroes and honors you for your glorious, patriotic and un selfish service. THE COMMITTEE. ley, 21 Progress street. The marriage took place at 4 o'clock in the presence of about a hundred friends. Dr. G. L,. Yates, pastor of the First Baptist church, oiflciating. The home was dec orated with Southern smilax. Precea ing the ceremony, Miss jutta Pursley of Griffin, sang. "I Love You." The couple entered to the strains of Men delssohn's wedding march. During the ceremony Miss Etta Pursley and Mrs. W. F. -Pursley rendered appropriate music on the violin and piano respect ively. "The bride carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and roses. She also wore a ruby brooch, an heirloom of , tfce family, whicli two other mem ibers of the family had worn on a sim ilar occasion. She wore a blue coat suit and gray accessories, with a gold lace hat'. "For several years Miss Pursley has been associated with the Bankers Health and Life Insurance Company, was a prominent member of the First Baptist Philathea class and the fourth member to marry in the last two weeks. Mr. Gilbert has been connected with the Stroberg Company In this city for some time." Mr. Gilbert is brother to Mr. Gro ver C. Gilbert, with the D. L. Gore Co., of this city. JUNIOR DIVISION" OF RED , CROSS DOING FINE WORK The junior division of the Wilming- ton Chapter American Red Cross nowl has nrniifrJ f?S5 members and is a strong organization. At the end of the membership campaign it is hoped to have at least 500 members. Ev ery day on the Postoflice steps at five o'clock. Oliver Hutaff, the official bugler, will blow the call to colors. Frederic DeVere has presented to the division a banner on which is emblaz oned in large letters "The Army League." This is the name of the boys division of the Juniors. The banner will be carried in the great parade following Christmas Day, by the boys who will act4as escort to the girls iii uniform. At the last meeting of the juniors Mrs. Harriss.r the leader showed the children a blanket which had been in the, owner's possession since he was a lad 14 years old, given to him when he came to this country, an immigrant. It was carried through the Civil War and was in fine condition. A few small holes were noticeable, but they were made from tar which in scraping it off caused the holes. This blanket has been presented iu a boy 19 years old, a soldier in the W. L. I., who prized it highly and who has declared it; shall go through the war with him, even to Berlin and when he brings it home it will be placed in a historical musem or. somewhere to be preserved as a relic of war," The juniors are selling Red Cross , I seals and are making fine progress, many who took them on Saturday have sold out and have returned for more. With an organized army of workers among the children the Red Cross -can accomplish many things which would be impossible without their help. For instance many of the children who are enthusiastic members influence their parents to join also tnd in some cases arouse them from a seeming lethargy when others have failed, fulfilling the promise, "A little-child shall lead them." JERUSALEM. Swept, not kept, by a tribal horde, Taken by Islam's men. Now do Your children open,- O Lord! Its gates to You again! The youths whose blood was never ice. Leap where the foemen be. Each ready to be sacrificed To make the ;whold world free, As You were ready, freedom's Christ, Captain of Calvary! Where the d read darts of David slew The Jebusites as they knelt, Smiling, the Samson smashes through! Lraughinfl, there leaps the Celt! Clangor of arms; the air astir With new, mad cannon's roar; And all the little Kings that were Peer through the ages door. And lo! from out the sepulchre You rise and walk once more! Where Shiehak smote "King Solomon's son And laid the.templt waste. Vour sons look upward to You, the One, And each is radiant-faced.1 Men leap across a crumbling court Where once there was a crown;. Where sinuous dancing girls . made sport, ; ............... Behold the Tommies frown! And out of heaven's furthest. fort Another host sweepes down! Arab phantoms and Philistines Rifled you, smote. ypu.flore Now, O Lord! where the slant sun leans Look You, . Your open door! ... These conquerers .not. Jack nor Jim Orrenade nor cannon crew; The litavy. hammers, of a. hymn, . . The walis have beaten thVough. See! wing to earth the seraphim And take it, Christ, for Your " Bablyon, Ptolemy, dead and done! Dust are their loves and wraht! But look You today, O Only One! The palms again for .Youth path! John O'KEEFE. 'Aiicterit. .' "Old Professor Gobbes has been teaching a long time, hasn't he 7" "I Bhould ay he iias why, when he began teaching he' lectured on current events; now his subjects is medieval history."T!ger. .. Mr. F. XV. Dick Appointed as Treasurer In Wilmington First Reports will be Received. Today at IVo-on at Headquarters. The dampness and cold weather yes terday did not keep the Red Cross workers from starting out on the Christmas membership campaign with enthusiasm and while no reports were received yesterday. It is understood that several hundred members were secured and a most excellnt bglnning was made. No difficulty is anticipat ed in reaching the goal of 5,000 mem bers for Wilmington. Mr. F. W. Dick has been appointed as local treasurer end all money re ceived by the workers should oe turn ed over to him at the Peoples' Sav ings bank and a duplicate slip made out to turn in with the report of members secured, w'hlch will be made at the headquarters in front of the postoflice. Tent arc Ptched. While the tents "were pitched on the postoflice lot yesterday, it was 50 cold that no effort; was made to keep anyone there in charge. Howev er, fair weather is forecasted for to day and some one wilt be there all day today. All workers are requested to turn in reports of members secured by noon today in order that the results may be posted by 1 o'clock on the large Red Cross board which will be erect ed at the headquarters. Reports will also be received at 5 o'clock this af ternoon. Great interest has been manifested by the people of the city and already hundreds of additional members have been secured. One man secured 20 members in one establishment yester day without leaving the building, v Four Minute Speakers. The four-minute men started their campaign last night to interest those who attend the local theatres in the great work the Red Cross is doing. Eloquent and stirring appeals were made to large tuilences and the speakers were given enthusiastic wel comes. George L. Peschau snoke at at Grandf and c, on Grant, Esq., af the Bijou. GASOLINELESS DAY FOR CITY Loral Committee New Hanover Coun cil of Demenee Passed Resolu tion Yesterday. A "gasolineless day" is in prospect for Wilmington. Such a prospect has been held up before the eyes of the automobilist for some months but a meeting of the New Hanover Council of Defence yesterday morning brought the prospect appreciably nearer! The increased requirements of the government for gasoline in its war operations has made a decided cur tailment of private consumption nec essary. The ambulances, aeroplanes and trucks used by the army require enormous quantities of gasoline and in order that these arms of the na tion's offensive may not be crippled, people are to be asked to dedicate a day each week to pedestrianism. Dr. D. H. Hill, president of the North Carolina Council of Defence, in ,lt thJ f , council, pointed out the need for conservation of the national supply of gasoline. The fol lowing resolution was adopted unani mously: "In conformity with the request of the North Carolina Committee of the Council of National Defense, the New Hanover Committee of the Council of National Defense urges that the use of pleasure cars be restricted as much as possible, and . stand idle at least one day each week.', The matter of obtaining arms' for the ninth company of the North Caro lina militia which has been muster ed into service, was taken up. 'Con gressman Godwin will be asked to take up the matter with the War De partment in. Washington. The old type of Krag-Jorgenson rifle, used In the Spanish-American war is the only guns available for the militia Just now and Mr. Godwin will be asked to se cure 150 of these for the use of the local company. Reports, said to be a part of Ger man propaganda, rthat' the Federal government will seize all moneys on deposit In banks have been circula ted in different sections of eastern North Carolina. This matter was brought to the attention of the com mittee. These reports are absolutely without foundation and are intended to frighten people, who are not well informed. They have had no effect in Wilmington, though in some sec tions, it is stated that largs sums of money have been withdrawn from the banks. - , The increased demands upon the lo cal committee have made it necessary to appoint a special committee for work among the colored .people of the city. Rev. A. J. Wilson, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, Geo. F. King and Thos. H. Knight were ap pointed on this committee. Unpalatable Truth. Sanderson was on a visit to Simp kins, and in due course, naturally, he was shown the family album. "Yes," said Simpking, as he turned the, leaves , "that's my. wife's second cousin's aunt Susan. And that Cousin James, and that'a a friend of ours, and that is or, now, wro do you think that is?" "Don't know," said Sandtrson. "Well, .that's my wife's first hus band, m yboy." . "Great Scott! What a perfectly brainless looking idiot. But, excuse me. old fellow. I didn't know your wife was a widow when' you married her." "She -wasn't,': said Simpkins atiflv xnat, sir. is a portrait of myself at the age of 20." Tit-Bits. May Retire and Re-Enlit. Washington. Dec. 17. A soldier who has had -four years .of active service out of the seven-year 'enlisted term may be discharged during the war on condition that he re-enlist immediatelv the comptroller of thetrurrency-Tuled today. This allows re-enlistmort at (higher rat of pay. The Wilmington Rotary club Is on the way to the top of raising $1,200 for the war work of the Young Women's Christian association. One man said, "I did not know there was such a need of work for women and girls." Yet when the facts are known about the increasing number of women in the war industries and the lack of accom modation for them in the communities where they are working, when the so cial condition's in the camp centers are considered. when the splendid work of, the hostess houses in the camps themselves is known the war work is understood and supported. There, is so much in our civilization that is taken for granted. Few of us realize that since the war began a million girls in our country have gone into the new positions created by the war and many more will follow them. There never was such a crisis for the lives of our women. iton hardly re alize the profound changes that are going on. The Y.' W. C. A. is as "al ways meeting the needs in every day life of women. And through it all are expressing the life of service and love that the association exists for. In these sad and strenuous days in organization that bear3 the name of Christian must need be increasingly human and adaptable. That the .asso ciation possesses both traits is evi denced by the very useful and neces sary thing it is doing. The work in centers where there is no association already and where there is need of work for girls takes the form of patriotic league work.,. In one town where a military camp has been established, the league rented some attractive rooms both for rest and recreation and for sleeping quar ters for the women folk of the men when they come to see them as t'vy do in such large numbers. The pa triotic league is enrolling the' girls in patriotic 'work of all kinds and Is setting a high standard of conduct and character among the members. There are some 250,000 in the country and the league is still growing. Ths war .work is constructive, in the best sense in that it is conserving the fine things in our society that are all to apt to go during the quiver ing days ahead of us. Every man and woman should be proud to have a part in the, work of the National War Work Council. Four million dollars is the budget. To date $2. 300,000 have been raised. Four hundred thousand of this was given by the Rockefeller Foundation . This of itself is a wor thy endorsement of the work. It is the most .human and Christ-like ef fort that could be made in these days to help women find the. life abundant. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Mr. J. B. Huntington, secretary of th Y. M. C. A., left yesterday after noon for Atlanta. Ga., to attend a con ference of all the secretaries of asso ciations in the South. - Among those from North Carolina at the Orton last night were D. t.. Johnson. Clinton; J. E. Robinson, Sup ply; E. F. Powell, Supply; H. C. Mc Keel, New Bern; R. M. Allyn. Bolton; I. Margali, Burgaw; W. F." Potter, Jiim erson. Mr. O. F. Johnson, of Raleigh, who was recently appointed as assistant United States district attorney and clerk in the office of District Attorney J. O. Carr, arrived in the city yester day. Mr. Johnson, who is an export stenographer, will succeed Mr. E. "W. Stone, who will not, however, leave until January 1. DOTS Only one suit was filed In Superior court yesterday, this being that of J. C. Mallonee against the Naull ship building company; The plaintiff is rep resented by McClammy & Burgwin. No complaint was filed. WOULD - REDUCE S A IARIES OF THE COXGRESSMEX TO 95,000 i Washington, Dec. 17. A bill to re duce salaries of senators and congress men from S7.&00 to $5,000 during the war, was introduced today by Senator Kenyon of Iowa and referred to the ap propriations committee. Masonic Temple, Dec. 18th. 1917. WILMINGTON LODGE, NO. 319, A. F. and A. M. Special Communica tion this evening at eight o'clock, sharp, for the purpose of conferring the E. A. Degree. Members are urg to attend. Visiting bothers welcome. By order of, the W. M. CP. GORMAN, Secretary. JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIII1I1I1I111IIIIIIIII1I1I111I1II11I1I1L A SUGGESTION Rain Coats and Umbrellas Make Very Practical Gifts "e are showing some good values in Rain Coats for Boys and Girls in School Sets Coat, Hat and Book Bag to match: Umbrellas with novelty and sterling silver handles, black, green or navy--for women m a wide range pf prices. . A. D. BRO WN Buy it at BROWNS Carry it Home 5 Off nlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiiliiiiF. '4 - I : i - Christmas 1 the remainder of the line which has been discontinued from our regular stock. $1.00 to $3.50 Corsets for ....... 50 to $1.75 Among the North Carolinians at the Wilmington last night were Mrs. Joel James, Willard; G. W. Floyd. Fair Bluff; H. S. Harrison, Enfield; O. J. C. Daii, and L. A. Armstrong, Goldsboro; Miss Katherine St. George, Southport and Miss Ida Autrey, Autreyville. The Royal Quartette. Singing and dancing. A sensation. Royal today. Adv. Christmas Candies Fresh, Pure, Wholesome Page & Shaw "Candy of Excellence" There's none so good Just the thing for Gift Giving - tm " ' T if t -yf SSl( you - Saie of Jtvory Joilei Articles About one hundred pieces of ivory toilet articles '"will on sale this morning. The assortment includes. hair rev ers, powder boxes, vases, hat brushes, candle sticks. vel boxes, mirrors and other desirable articles made of i'vrv ware. Many of the items in the lot are worth fully Mh'le what we are asking for them in this sale. Your choice of this special assortment at ....,. 9gc Christmas Sale of adies Coat Suits We are anxious to close out our en ;i:v tail ored Coat Suits during Christmas week. The pii. es quoted below will cause many to purchase and we know of no present more useful or more in keeping with the economy that is being advocated than a good grade, all wool Coat Suit of Bon Marche ".quality. $25.00 Coat Suits: special at $16.75 $35.00 Coat Suits: special at : $19.75 $45.00 Coat Suits: special at . . .$29.75 $59.50 Coat Suits; special at , $39.75 Bon Marche Special Corsets at Jfalf price About twenty-five of these Ron Marche Special Corsets in sizes from 25 to 30, both front and back lace, are of fered todav at half price. This is done to close out (.incorporated.) CLEANLINESS QUALITY SERVICE When you buy goods from me you are assured of gettintr the very finest goods at the lowest possible prices, combined with efficient ser vice. My store has never failed to lead all others in sanitary reports 95 per cent clean. Phone Your Orders Early. FRANK M. ROSS PHONES 108, 109, 110 223 MARKET STREET Leather Goods for Gift Purposes at Special Attractive Prices We invite your inspection of a nice assortment -:' i"'.v i- pads, manicure .sets, military sets, pocketbooks, ladies' handbags, drink ing cups, collar bags, toilet sets, etc. Northam's Book & Stationery Store PHONE 651. " BARGAIN In order to make room for fresh stock of Richelieu " is arriving daily we are compelled to sell a great many . arlHes. such as Royal Scarlet Peas, best grade string beans. h?els. spin ach, lima beans. Big Tree Bartlet pears, aprjeots. .cherries, efc. at greatly reduced prices. Don't miss this opportunity stocking up your pantry. , Sale lasts until our stock is disposed of. t Self Service Plan 5 Discount Commencing todav we will allow on all "cash and tjrkl xvlth you purchases" 5 discount. basket and save this allowance. .Remember, our prices an lowest possible on groceries of the highest quality. HALL & DURHAM, Inc. f. PHONES 7 and 8 I Everybody Reads the Star Business Royal Society Packages at One fourth &ess Here's a Ch.ristnias item that should command imme diate attention because of the special prices offered. " lloyal Society Packages aye. of su perior material than one could buy today at the same price. . Your, choice of seventy five packages which range from infants' clothes to all forms of fancy work 25e to $2.00 lioyal Soci ety Pa c lis g;ps : special at,19 to $1.50 S3 ORTH FRONT VI 'KHKT for Bring or send your ma rket - 205 MARKET STREE1 Locals
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