Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 241, 26 August 1916 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM, SATURDAY. AUGUST 26, 1916

Mary and

BY LI LA MAE ASHINGER Chapter I Many years passed, and they had passed so happily that the children didn't notice it. Mary was now thirteen and Margaret was ten, and the father had fallen down until he was not able for work. When the doctor came, he told Mrs. Mario that he would have to be taken to some health resort, for his health was so bad he could not live very much longer. A year had nearly elapsed when Mr. Mario called Mary and Margaret to his bedside. "I want you both to be good and kind little girls when I am gone." And with that he passed away. Two months had passed since the burial of Mr. Mario. It was about time for the children to start back in school again. Their mother had had such a bad shock that she was falling away, so she could not work. Finally she was bedfast She had to hire a nurse while the children were at school. Mr. Mario had left a will to Mary and Margaret. When Mary was six teen she was to get $1,000 and when Margaret was thirteen she got $1,000 and a beautiful house, for she was the pet of the family. The lot was in the heart of New York City. The girls worried about their mother. And after ' school they would hurry right home to their mother's bed side to see if she wanfuf anything. The next day was Saturday, and to be sure the two girls were glad. Tho? worked hard alt that day. But one would be by her mother's side all the time. That afternoon it was so lonesome for them because the maid had gone to. town, and the nurse was crocheting, and the gardener was in the city. So Mary got a novel and read out loud to her mother and Margaret. They both listened eagerly. After a pause, Mary went on with that interesting story. Margaret was getting restless now, and got op antt went over to the. door and walked out, but Mary went on reading. VXm Margaret went out she met the little boy and his name was Richard. He spoke to her and satl BOYS ARE URGED TO ENTER CONTEST To the boys of Richmond: , Are you in good condition to beat the other fellow? If not, now is the time to start training for the big day, the Chautauqua field and track meet which will be held on the public playgrounds, Saturday, Sept 2 at 9:30 a. m. The events for the boys under 16 years and under 5 feet, 5 inches in height are: 60 yd. dash, running broad jump, 8 lb. shot put, running high jump, three standing broad jumps and a 440-yard relay made up of the winners of first, second and third in all the events, which will be five boys; each boy will ' run 88 yards. Get an entry blank at the -Y. M. C. A. or at the public playground or at the "Y" tent on the Chautauqua grounds, fill it out and turn it in before .Thursday, Aug. 31. If there is anything else you want to know, see Mr. Somerville or Mr. Schwao, Boys Like Pool One of the most popular places around Chautauqua for the boys is In that little pool just cast of the east gate. It is deep enough in one spot for them even to swim in: and the rest of the pool is perfect for wading. From three to ten are there all the time, and sometimes even more. The boys have a regular circus splashing around and sailing sticks for boats, or even real little nail boats that skim through the water and never seem to upset, whose sails actually catch the wind and speed them across, the little pond until they reach a grassy harbor. ' Use your own brains rather than those of others.

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down and began to talk. He knew her well now. This is a nice day. isn't it?" he said, looking up to the sky. "Well, it might be for you. but it isnt for me," she replied laughingly. "Mother is so ill today." "How would you like to go to the city with mother and father and me." he asked in a cheerful way. "Well, I do not know what mother would say," was the reply. "Go up and ask her now." "AH right." So she scampered up to the house, went in and was out again, in a very few minutes, with her bat on. "Mother said I could go," she said puffing. "Are you ready to go now?" "Yes, when are you going." "As soon as mother and father get ready." Away they flew down the road to where Richard lived. His mother and father were both ready to go. They went in the auto. When they go to the city the streets were just crowded. Margaret and the others could hardly get through. Finally they went into a store and got Margaret and Mary each a party dress, and then they got Mrs. Mario the prettiest gown. Then they came out and went in another store and got some fruit for Mrs. Mario and a box of candy for the children. Then they got in the auto and went home. When they got home they went right to where Margaret lived. Then they went into the bedroom of Mrs. Mario. She was glad to see them. "We just thought we would come over to see you a little while." Mrs. Regard said, as soon as they were seated. "I am glad you did, for I am so lonesome today." "I have brought you some presents from the city." "Yes mother, we brought you a present and some fruit, and brought Mary the prettiest little party dress," cried Margaret. And at this they showed their presents. Then the time came when the guests went home. "Aren't they good, mother dear" cried the children. "Yes, very good, dears," said their mother, hugging and kissing them. (To be continued) Campfire Girls Enjoy Camping Wha-what is that? Ask the many visitors passing by tent numbers 554-6-8. Well That is the Wahpikamekl Camp, consisting of fourteen girls, namely, Cutie Bradley, Bessie Cruse, Rusty Lohr, Katy Daub, Aileen Biessman, Amy Fitzpatrick, Shorty Haworth, Nell Ball, Pat Smith, Caroline Rodefeld, Mary Dickson and Mildred Earnest, Hazel Cruse and Nellie Hawkins, with Miss King and Miss Bradley, chaperones. Except for alarm clocks, flashlights, noisy boys and music hoTM the gir?3 live a quiet life. At fre quent intervals crickets and fudge parties (which are attended by as large audiences as are the programs at the big tent) break up the monotony of their otherwise doleful life When it comes to meals, the girls are living high. Two girts do the cooking for two days only, and then their life of misery is over. If you don't believe camping Is the only thing in life, just come out and visit us. HELEN BALL, MILDRED EARNEST. Girls Dress Dolls A new dressmaking shop has been established out at the Chau tauqua where all the latest styles in doll clothes are turned out while you wait. The three owners of the fashion parlors are MIskph VlnHnin Kelly, June Kelly and Eleanor wissior. ana any little mothers who desirenew clothes for their doll children, just go around to their tent there by the east gate, and we will guarantee you Balls-faction.

Hawaiian Boy Pleases Crowd

Although everyone was enthusiastic about the concert given by the Hawaiian Singers, most people missed the best feature they had. He was the sweetest, chubby little curly-headed fellow you ever saw: not quite three years old. His name was Francis Kumalae and he was born In Topeka, Kansas. He travels with his father and mother all the time, and while they are giving their beautiful concerts on the stage, he stays behind the scenes contentedly playing by himself. When he was here last Monday many children out at the Chautauqua discovered him and spent the afternoon and evening around the dressing tent where he was. He can speak English as well as you can, and when he grows up he probably will be one of the most popular Chautauqua singers. At least we hope he comes here again, don't we? Society In honor of his sixth birthday, Master Henry Franklin James was host for a large birthday party at his home on North; Twenty-second street last Saturday afternoon. The time was spent in games, and the luncheon was served across the street in the Glen. Those who enjoyed the affair were Misses Beatrice James, Naomi Caldwell, Evangeline Helman, Laura Bell Phillips, Martha Roser, Masters George Caldwell, Warren Phillips, Edison Dttenfeld, Everett Savage, Dear! Helman, Ralph James and Henry James. Miss Ruth Crichet has returned to her home after spending the summer at Hudson lake near South Bend. Miss Myrtle Stiesberger of Chicago is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Fox. Miss Alice and Master John Lemon have returned from a long trip through the East. SWIMMING POOL Our motto Women," once was "Votes for But now we want Swimmin. " K. V. "A Pool for M. THE SMART BOY. Stranger, trying to be bright: "What time is it when the clock strikes thirteen?" Little Boy "Time to take it to be repaired."

Patsy Writes Article for Junior Readers

You all know Patsy, don't you? Patsy, the nice man out at the Chautauqua that makes the taffy and cracker-jack, and has Birthdays and gives all the children something good? Well, here is something he has to say to you: "I started traveling when I was quite young behind the plow. From the plow I went into a grocery store, I being the head clerk (as there was only one). Smiles, Thank you, Yes mam, and No mam, made my success. So, Little Folks, the best way to get along in this world Is to Smile, even if there is a cloud behind it. And never be prejudiced against any man's natCLOVERS SAY PRAYERS. Did you ever see little clovers saying their prayers? They do every night after it gets dark. Folding the two little side leaves together, and bowing the third leaf over the top, they stay that way all night until it grows light again in the morning. So if you are up as late as 9 o'clock at ntght sometime, take a candle or a flash light and go out in the yard to see them, for they aro the sweetest little thing: you ever saw.

An Unfinished Story

At first it was an easy matter for me to get food at the home of this lad or of that, among my acquaintances, sleeping where ever night overtook me; but finally when may hap three months had gone by, my welcome was worn thread bare, and I was told more than once that a bulky lad of ten years should have more pride than to beg his way from door to door. It is with shame that 1 here set down the fact that many weeks passed before I came to understand in even so slight a degree what

Pal Carriers in Gamp Have Time of Their Lives

This year at the Chautauqua, the Palladium boys are enjoying the time of their lives. Things are happening so fast that it makes us keep our eyes open and it also keeps us busy plotting for revenge. Only last Tuesday Rube woke up and found himself lying on the floor and his bed upset while the only suspicious' looking person near him was Metz and we know he wouldn't do a thing like that. We have a fine time when Mr. Brammer, our camp boss is away, Why only the other night as Mr. Brammer was down at the spring quenching his thirst, Happy Ward shinned the main pole at the sleeping tent and turned out one of the lights. When Mr. Brammer came back no one knew anything about it. As a sort of revenge to the neighboring campers who have phonographs going 1440 minutes of each day the Starr Piano company has sent us a Starr phonograph. This weapon of revenge is placed at the foot of my cot and as I stretch out each night my feet come in contact with it. Ted Keisker has the record for laziness. He can sleep from ten at night until ten the next day without waking up. Two games of horseshoe have been installed at the tent and now the champions are challenging far and wide for opponents. Bud Wettig finds that it is easier to get from others who have bought something than to buy it himself. At Tuesday dinner Patsy ate at our tent and in turn he sent over twelve pounds of his taffy and believe me it was certainly swell. Forest Kocher has arrived from East Germ an town where he is carrier and is spending a few days. Also Cary. the carrier from Centerville has spent four days with us. Carriers from Cambridge, Mount Auburn, Dublin and neighboring towns are expecting to be guests for a few days. The day's program is as follows: 5:30 a. m. Wake up and make up tonality or. his faith. For the mother of perjudice is ignorance." r -4 BOYS' CITY Mayor Harris decidedly Is in favor of an election this fall. In the first place the whole object of Boy City is to get all the boys interested in city government. Now tho officials have not been chosen by the boys, and so in the strictest sense of the word, do not represent them. Then an election would be the best experience ever for the boys; it would give them a practical insight into the ways of voting, and benefit all the boys over town. The question of uniforms for the Junior policemen rests mainly on the financial situation of the Junior treasury, which at present is decidedly empty. Tho committe on ordinances has been making out the rules for boy town and will present them at the next council meeting. The advisory board consisting of Mayor Robbins. John Melpolder, B. A. Besher, Chas. Jordan and Joshua Allen, will be present and give advice. All boys are invited to como down and see what goes on. 7:30 on Thursday night, at the City Hall.

a milksop I must be, thus eating the bread of idleness, when I should have won the right by lobor to a livelihood in this world. This last thought had Just begun to take root in my heart when Nathaniel Peacock, whose mother had been a good friend of mine during a certain time after I was made an orphan, and I heard that a remarkably brave soldier was in the city I of London, making ready to go into the new world, with the intent to build a town for the king. Selected by MARIANNE SWAYNIE

cot; 6:00 a. m. Clean up grounds;' 7:30 a. m. Breakfast; 9:30 Swim at Hawkins' or boating at Glen; 11:00 a. m. Clean up for dinner; 12:30 p. m. Dinner. In the afternoon we do much as we please such as resting, listening and passing our papers. At 6 p. uk supper is served to those from out of town. 10:30 Go to bed. And about 11 p. m. Mr. Brammer gives us a lecture on going to sleep. The first night we slept about two hours, the next night we did better. None has found his bedclothes in the top of a tree yet but there are still hopes. Yet if this is a soldier's life, who wants to be a soldier? CLAUDE G. MILLER Children's Tent Becomes Popular - at Chautauqua There is no -doubt about the Children's tent being popular at the Chautauqua this year. Although it was not up Monday so that they could begin work (or play which Is it?) they started off Tuesday with a bang, so to speak. There were about twenty tots hanging around 'Miss Shera's tent before eight o'clock, and she was not due at the tent until nine. Sixty-one were over there the very first morning, and took part in alt the games and songs. Playing In dian was about the most popular, although of course the sand pile . and soap bubbles always are very nice. But the things the children are most interested in are the picnics which Miss Shera plans. Then next week there will be all the long walks through the Glen, to see the animals and flowers and queer birds. So don't fafl to get as much of the fun as you can, because you know it only comes once a year, and after each day has gone it nev-; er comes back to give you over what you missed of all the things Miss Grace has you do. BaskctballFever Already the fever of basket ball has struck the playgrounds and one full team has been formed which practices regularly and has two games scheduled. The Chilacora team is wearing its C now, and is made up of the following players: Thornburgh, Dave Rost, Dan Rost, : Bill Simmons, McKann, Hawekotte '. and Lee Hunt, with Doubles (oth-; erwise Newell Russel) for mascot, and Mr. Lyboult, coach. "We want games with any teams with players under 15. See Thornburgh, 21 So., 20th street, or phone 3642. We want to also play other town teams." RICHARD THORNBURGH. CAMP FIRE GIRLS In the Okiciyopi Camp of the Camp Fire Girls under Miss Catherine Reese, the rings for the girls who have qualified for Wood Gatherers have come, and the girls have been receiving them this week. Those receiving the rank are Misses Marie Bage, Marion Brown, Edna Brown, Marian Harlan, Coral Hazeltino, Kathryn Gates, V. Blossom, Mary Serena Reese and Lois Ward. One mile of railway requires 270 tons of rails.

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