Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 279, 5 October 1918 — Page 11

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THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM Tho Junior Palladium Is the children's, section of the Richmond Palladium, founded May 6, 1918, and Issued each Saturday afternoon, Alt boys and girls are invited to be reporters end contributors. News Items social events, "want" advertisements, stories, local Jokes and original poems are acceptable and will be published. Articles should be written plainly and on one side of the paper, with the author's name and age signed. Aunt Molly Is always glad to meet the children personally at they brine their articles to the Palladium office, or to receive letters addressed to the Junior Editor. This is your little newspaper and we hope each ooy and girl will use It thoroughly.

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It was a general day of celebration at the Gray household. In the first place, it had been loud-heralded by the "man of the family" as his birthday, for James Frederick Gray, Jr., was about to embark upon his tenth yearly voyage of existence. Then the day had started with the family being aroused by a persistent door bell, and upon answering it, Jimmie G. almost had lifted the upper portions of the house with a tremendous shriek, followed by a joyous howl "Mother! A cablegram from dad. He's safe!!!" And finally after the excitement from that had died down enough for thoughts, Jimmie remembered that this was the day the splints could be taken off of his arm. Yes, altogether it was a day to be streaked with glowing red long in the history of the Grays. The particular celebration, however, was planned in the form of a war time birthday dinner. Promptly at six o'clock William Hadley, Harold Jones and Thomas Harlow, with hair slicked smoothly down and shirts still white and clean, presented themselves at the Gray's little home, and were met by an equally subdued and cleanly James Frederick, Jr. It was a rather state occasion, this birthday dinner such only came once a year. After talking in an off hand way for a few minutes and reviewing the birthday presents, the chief of which was a familiar looking folder well filled with green stamps, the boys were invited out into the dining room. And such a table! Instead of the usual white cloth, the table was covered with brown khaki, and for silver and dishes, tin plates and wooden handled knives and forks, and old pewter spoons were used, while in the center of the table was a caramel take, (made by a special war recipe) surmounted by ten glowing red candles and the American flag. As the boys entered the room Mrs. Gray laughingly saluted each one, while Jean, dressed in her little Red Cross uniform, proudly brought in the plates. And such a dinner! Baked white fish (for boys always want to know the things they eat) creamed peas, mashed potatoes, graham muffins with strawberry jam, tomato salad with dressing a la Jimmie G. and finally ice cream moulded in the form of a French flag. But the part that caused the most excitement was eating the birthday cake, for Bill Hadley had eaten no more than three bites than he dropped his slice and looked over at Jimmie with a reproachful nartyr's expression. "It's a wonder you wouldn't -feed a fellow bullets when you invite him to a birthday party," he grumbled. "Who gave you any bullets," demanded Jimmie indignantly. "Well, what do you call it," retorted Bill as the other three boys crowded aronnd his chair to examine his cake. But instead of a bullet the offending piece of metal proved to be a little signal service emblem. "Wa well, where'd It come from," gasped Jimmie G. "Wonder'f I got one." was Tommy Harlow's first concern, and with that all the boys fell to investigating their pieces of cake with energy that was sure to get results. Harold found himself consigned to the artillery, but Jimmie and Tom were forced to try the second and even third pieces before they were placed. Then Jimmie found himself to be an aviator, much to his delight, but pqor Tommy had no better fortune than to be a cook. r "1.1, old pot -washer whatchu-

goin' to give us for dinner," grinned Bill. The future cook looked scornfully across the table. "I guess about the first thing I'd give you," he answered, "would be some fishin' worms." And so the birthday, as all other days, came to an end. "Well Jimmie Boy," said his mother as they sat for a moment in the council chair, "how do you like being ten years old?" "I'll tell you mother," he answered thoughtfully, "being ten years old is all right if you can't be any older, but, gee! I wish I was a man."

How the Sphinx Turned to Stone Of the wonders of our world, perhaps the Pyramids in Egypt are the most interesting. There are numerous pyramids to be found all over Egypt, but the ones we refer to are the group one sees so often in pictures. Of the famous group, Cheops is the largest. It is 7,000 years old and is so well constructed that it will last another 7,000 years. Think of it! A tomb that was standing in Abraham's time, and Moses and Jesus saw it too! It took 100,000 men to build it and it covers 13

square acres, yet it serves but to hold the mummy, or dust-man, jf one king. If you want to reach the top of Cheops you must have the guides pull you up from step to step, as they are very high and the monument is built like a great pile of steps. Should you go inside you will have to crawl along a slippery passage, very low, until you reach the room where the imperial dust has been entombed for all these centuries. The Spinx is a great stone statue with a woman's face and the claws of a lion. It is over 100 feet long and is carved from one huge stone. It was supposed to be a cruel monster that killed exeryone who was unable to solve the riddles she gove them to answer. That is how the old saying, " a riddle from the Spinx," first originated. One day, a brave man named Oedipus asked the Sphinx to give him a riddle. And the beast said : "What wonderful creature is it whose like cannot be found on earth, or air, or under the sea? At first it goes on four legs, then on two, and then on three." Oedipus instantly answered: "That is a human." The sphinx was so enraged at the unusual intelligence shown by the man that she turned to stone, and thereafter was harmless to the people. But Oedipus was proclaimed king, which was his due, not only because of his wisdom, but that he was the rightful heir whose throne had been usurped by a pretender.

TRUE WAYS OF SAVING. When we think of saving, let us try to think of saving other usable things than food. Boys and girls in these days are so active that there is a great deal of wear and tear, especially tear, on clothing. In play at home or at school, children should take good care of their clothing

THRIFT. Friend (leaving the office with the boss): "I say, old man, you didn't lock your safe." Boss: No, I never do. It cost three hundred dollars, and I don't want burglars to ruin It for the little I have in it." Christian Register.

Junior 4-HhsU Hen May Wet Scksd Uessr rfThe Richmond schools . have again entered the Junior Four Minute Men Liberty Loan Contest. Each child in the city win be given a chance to become a Junior Four Minute speaker and to win the Honor Certificate which the War Department has offered to the best Four Minute speaker in each school. x To get material for their speeches the children are urged to read all they can about the Fourth Liberty Loan, consult the local Liberty Loan committee, the banks and their teachers. The essays should contain about four hundred words. The best of the speeches, prepared in this way may be delivered at a meeting of the whole school, to which parents and friends may be invited, if posible. In large schools it will be best to hold separate contests for the lower and

upper grades, or perhaps one for

each grade. The winner is chosen by a committee of judges or in some way deemed the best by the principal. Each principal has a report card which must be promptly filled out by the principal and - mailed to

Washington. Also the Honor Cer

tificate is to be given ,to the win' ner of the contest

The government urges that the contests be held as near as possible

to October 12, Columbus Day. President Wilson has also Bet Oceober 12 as Liberty Day and it is very appropriate that the Junior Four

Minute speeches be given as near

as possible that date.

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Children Present Missionary Pageant A children s pageant was given in the Reid Memorial church, Tuesday evening as an entertainment for the Missionary meeting. It was under the direction of Mrs. J. O. Willson. Those who took part were- the Juniors and Little Lightbearers assisted by the two helpers of the Junior work, Anna Daffler and Esther Willson, from the young women's missionary society; also assisted in music by Misses Martha and Ruth Scott and Mr. King. In introducing the pageant, Mrs. Willson said, "American stands today as a central figure among the nations of the world the light of her liberty has shown unto the ends of the earth, until millions of people have come to her shores; many of them will return, either as messengers of Christ; or as antagonists to the truth. This pageant showed our great opportunity to give Christ all." At this, Columbia entered bearing the torch, the light of liberty; she called the peoples tp her; they came; begging for Christ in America; she told them that she has given them liberty; they then pledged allegiance to the stars and stripes, but still pled for liberty in America. A representative of the church then entered bearing the Christian flag, and followed by the rest of the children, as the church of tomorrow; Columbia asked the church, why she has not fulfilled her mission. They then pledged allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Christ for whom it stands. The music used with the pageant consisted of a violin and piano number. Songs, that were sung throughout the pageant were "Children Come," "Jesus Bids us Shine," "Christ Shall Have Dominion," and at the last "America." The children who wore costumes were: Chinese lad Kenneth Poineer. Jewish girl Margaret Misner. Hindu lad James Hill. Japanese girl Sarah Poineer. Polish girl Alice Daffler. Italian girl Virginia Brehm. Syrian girl Gracia Dixon. Indian boy Frederick Thistlethwaite. Colored boy William Dixon. Armenian girl Vivian SpauldIng. Korean boy Hershal Clevenger. Persian girl Helen Horr. Mountaineer boy Robert Gault. Representative of church MarJorie Gault. . The boys and girls who carried flags were: Warren Nilen, Robert Daffler, Marica Weisbarger United States flags. Francis Moss Chinese flag. Robert Spauldlng India flag. Ellen King Japanese flag-

I just wonder who Abigal Pottenhammer is. Did you ever hear of her? There is just one thing I know about her and that Is that just as soon as the paper comes out she can hardly wait until she reads the "Old Maid's Corner." Is that right, Abigal? Now listen, Abigal I want you to be in front of the Palladium office Wednesday evening about 3:30. You be sure and be there and then we will go up to Finney's or down to Townsend's and I'll try to tell you all about the Corner and explain its points. Don't forget Wednesday evening, AbigaL Clifford Turner and Scott McGuire had a new electric Sunday. It is said to be an 1843 model. Ask Johnny Detmer what became of her box of Cherry Cocktails last week. We wonder who it was that said that Roland Osbourne was the best looking boy in Richmond High. It seems as though a certain pair of twins make their Sunday night hitching post at Tenth and Main

streets. If you want to know who they are just go up there some night. Talk about Freshies. Here is a good one on Reba Boggs. One evening as she was going home from school she met a teacher from Baxter school. Reba smiled quite broadly and said, "Good morning." Cotton Top Murphy now spells her name as follows. Hylyn Yllyn Murphy. Some spelling! Paul Fouts is the owner of a new name. It is "Rockcliff Fellows." The honorable Rockcliff is a movie star. Paul resembles him highly, so some people think. , Muck Ball is now known as "The Mystery Man." The reason he is called that is of course a mystery. Frederick Clark is much favored

by Aunt Matilda because he is so polite. He is the only one that

ever inquires about her health. Geraldine Pettibone would certainly love to live in Lynn, because "it is such a cozy little town." Aunt Matilda agrees with her. Freeman Shera has discovered a new chair. He sits on the banister

on the fourth floor up at High and

reads very composedly. Beachy Eggemeyer has been so good lately that there is nothing to say about ber. . Norman Hoeffer's worries have begun. He is worrying because his old friend Bill Rindt spends his money so fast. "He never spent his money so fast until after Chautauqua and now when ray money's gone and I go to Bill for aid, his is all gone also." So mourns Norman every evening.

Miss Thompson was much amused when she read in Bill's Science Notebook that he had affectionately dedicated It to Miss Edith Lewis. Do you remember the big "Do" at the Coliseum? Well, that night Clifford Turner and Roland - Osbourne were there with all the rest of the Scouts and a "great big fellow" came along and picked up Osbourne and knocked off his hat and called him a "Sissy Campfire Girl." Now isn't that dreadful! Turner thought so, so he jumped on that other fellow like the true hero " he is, and Well, I don't know what happened but the latest reports say that Turner "got his'' on the way home.

Marjorie Ganlt is trying to break Aunt Matilda's neck. She runs up and pulls her hair with great force. Bill Mendenhall is fond of dedicating his hooks to his friends.

Ralph Cunningham African flag. Harold Moss South American flag. f Mary' Louise Moss Christian flag. Little light bearers with candles were: Walter King, William King, Margaret Magan, Georgeanna Gault, Mary E. Clevenger, Barbara Ramsey, Dorothy Jones, Mildred Moss, Helen Moss, Eugene McKinney and Irene McKenny.

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Tales of the Friendly Forest By David Cory. You remember in the last story that Billy Bunny and Uncle Lucky were out in the Luckymobile getting recruits for Uncle Samuel's army, and that they already had oh, dear, I've got to count them, for I can't remember exactly whom they did have. Well, first, there was the wise Duck Doctor, Dr. Quack, and the Yellow Tramp Dog, and Mr. Mouse and the long-legged Photographer Crane, and the Billy Goat who ran the ferryboat in the summer time and kept a grocery store in the winter. And still there was lots of room left in the Luckymobile, for Mr. Mouse and Dr. Quack had crawled under the back seat. Well, after they had gone a little ways, not so very far, they came to the cornfield where the Scarecrow lived, and as soon as he saw Billy Bunny and his rabbit uncle, he took off his old weather-beaten hat and said: "Friend or enemy! Stop and III salute you!" And this made Billy Bunny laugh so hard that the buttons nearly came off Uncle Lucky's waistcoat. ' ; "We need somebody to scare the enemy,", said Uncle Lucky. "Come and join the army of Uncle Sam

and Aunt Columbia!" So the Scarecrow scrambled into the Luckymobile anduway it went after somebody else, and by and by they came across the Policeman Dog. "Come with us," said Uncle Lucky. "I can't," said the Policeman Dog. "I must stay at home and look after burglars." "All right," said Uncle Lucky, "and don't forget the spies!" Well, by and by the Luckymobile stopped before a candy shop, and Uncle Lucky asked them all in to have a lollypop. But the Yellow Dog Tramp said he'd rather have ginger ale, and the Crane said he'd rather have a coughdrop for bis throat was sore, and Mr. Mouse wanted some cheese, and I forget now what the others wanted, except Billy Bunny, and he took two raspberry loftypops. And after that they started on again, and by and by they caught up with the old stage coach. But the old dog driver hated to give up his stage. "What will I do with my team of Billy Goats?" he asked, "and what wilt people do -without a stage coach?" "Never mind," replied Uncle Lucky, "your Uncle Samuel needs you." So that settled ft, and he climbed onto the front seat with the old gentleman rabbit and said gidap to the Luckymobile; and would you believe, the Luckymobile started right off and would have run up a telegraph pole, only Uncle Lucky turned it to one side just in time. "Let's all sing a little song,? said Jolly Uncle Lucky, so they commenced to sing: "We'll all be soldiers bold and brave, And we love the smell of powder. We'll do our bit and carry our kit. And on Friday eat clam chowder. Kor what An we r r-n tnr the challa

in the air, 1 Or the Zeppelins flying above us? No danger well shun in our hunt for the Hun, And we'll fight for the allies that love us." . And next time I'll tell you more , about General Lucky Lefthindfoot ' and his soldiers. ,