Hi THE UNIBN TIMES IhI VOL. LXVII.NO. lit. !t(>, 1!>1T ji| ,(| . - COUNTY FIELD BE HELL Program Promises Day Full of Interest?Large Attendance is Expected?All Schools Are Urged to Send in Their Names at Once So That Their Places May Be Arranged. The Union County Field Day, scheduled to take place here April 4-5, promises to be an event full of interest to the schools of the county and the public at large. The official program, as corrected and amended, is published below. The time limit on recitations ] and declamations has been removed, thus allowing one to speak as long as he or she desires. All schools desiring to participate , in the grand parade are urged to send in their names at once to W. W. ' 'Griffin, chairman, Union, S. C., so that "their places may be arranged. The official program is as follows: APRIL 4. 8:00 P. M.?Recitation and Declamation Contest for High School Grades at High School Auditorium. APRIL 5. 10:00 to 12:00?Athletic Contests at City Park. i 12:00 to 1:00?Recess for Dinner. "2:00 to 3:30?Mental Contest? (a) High School Contests at High SIOUaaI (b) Primary and Intermediate Con- i tests at Central School. GENERAL COMMITTEE W. W. GrifTin, Union, S. C., chairman; C. M. Wilson, Jonesville, S._C.; C. C. Thornton, Union, S. C.; C. F. Sims. Lockhart, S. C.; R. H. Johnson, Union, S. C. , ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT -"^Committee A. Eidson, Union, S. C., chairman; R. C. Lake, Kelton, S. C.; C. F. Sims, Lockhart, S. C. Place: City Park. Events 100 yard dash, Class A. 100 yard dash, Class B. Rlinninrr Vi 1 orVi inmn Cloco A o ?B- j?-n ^" ?"3 " 220 yard dash, Class A. 220 yard dash, Class B. Girls' 100 yard dash. . Banning broad jump, Class A. ? HlBfnbii; broad jump. Glass B. ' Half mile, Class A. t Hjalf mile, Class B. Girls' sack race. Shot put, using 12 lb. shot. Mile race, Class A. Mile race, Class B. All boys over five feet and six inches are to be classified under Class A, while those measuring five feet six inches or under will be classified in Class B. All contestants must be entered one week prior to Field Day. Send name of contestant, class and event to be eniereu to ^nairman or Athletic Com-1 mittee. Student must be bona fide j student in }*ood standing. First place shall count five points, second place three, and third place one. A medal shall be awarded winner in each contest. To the school makinpr a plurality of points the Union County Trophy Cup shall be awarded to he kept until the next Field Day. In case of a tie in any event the trial shall be made over if so desired by all parties concerned. The partrofiiQino* r% hroolr fltA fl~ . v? vun VIIV U1C 1UI IflH till." medal to party willing to make tlie trial over. In case all are unwilling to make the trial over the points shall be divided and medal withheld. All cases not covered by these rules shall. be iroverned by the A. A. U. Amateur Rules. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL CONTESTS FOR PRIMARY AND INTEItM EDI ATE OR A DES Time: 2:00 to 3:30. Place: Central School. Committee W. W. Griffin, Union, S. C., chair- ( man; C. C. Thornton, Union, S. C'.; , F. G. Ficquett. Reading Each contestant will be allowed to I J* it- A A 1 1- -1 * * rtau irum me text uuuis. useu in nis *>r her school. Each contestant wul also be allowed the privilege of selecting three favorite selections, one of which the judges will select to be read. The reading will be judged on articulation, pronunciation, emphasis and expression. Grade 1 in Room No. 1. Grade 2 and .1 in Room No. 2. Grade 4 and 5 in Room No. ". Grade (5 and 7 in Room No. t. Spelling This contest will be written. Fifty words will be given, each word being pronounced twice; but no pupil will be ( permitted to ask for the pronuncn- , tion the third time. Each pupil will , be numbered and will be expected to write its number rather than its name on its paper. Grades 2 and 3?Progressive Course in Spelling, Book 1, Part 1, Sec. 1. In Room No. 5. Grades 4 and 5? Progressive Course in Spelling, Book 1, Part 1, Sec. 3. In / DAY TO ) ON APRIL 4-5 Room No. C. Grades (J and 7?Progressive Course in Spelling, Book 2, Sec. 1 and 2. In Room No. 7. Arithmetic Speed, accuracy and neatness will count in this contest. Grades 2 and 3?Rapid addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Room No. 8. Grades 4 and 5?Problems involving the four principles of Arithmetic. Grades 6 and 7-^G. C. M., L. C. M., L. C. M., Common Fractions, Decimal Fractions. Room No. 10. Composition This contest will be open to the pupils of the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. The pupils will be judged upon neatness, expression, punctuation and capitalization. One of the subjects mentioned below will be drawn from the hat by one of the contestants. All will write upon the subject drawn from the hat. (a) A Vivid Experience; (b) My Greatest Ambition; (c) A Recent Visit; (d) Why I Like School; (e) Christmas Times; (f) My Happiest Trip. RECITATION CONTEST FOR PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE GRADES These contests will be held in the High School Auditorium at the same time that the contests mentioned above are going on in the Central School. Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 will eontest with each other and Grades 5, 6 and 7 will contest with each other. One school may have one contestant in the contest first mentioned and one in the last mentioned. No pupil will be allowed to speak more than five minutes. DEPARTMENT OF GRAND PAIt A ItF. Committee W. W. Griffin, chairman, C. c. Thornton, P. G. Ficquett. Formation for the parade will begin promptly at 12:00 on vacant lot in front of court house. Placards of the different schools will be placed there in order that the different schools may know their place. The parade will be down Main street, the children marching two abreast, to High school building, where all shall disband for dinner. The committee hopes to have a band to lead the parade, but dejfinite arrangements to that effect hpve rot been concluded. D JKP AKTM JfiJTf OF^ LITERARY CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADES To be held in the High school from 2:00 to 3:30. These contests are eligible to pupils of High school grades, the 11th grade excepted. Committee Davis Jeffries, chairman; C. M. Wilson, J. H. Hope. The reading contest will be based upon "Southern Prose." The spelling contest will be taken from "l'avne's Common WorHc rVm. nionly Misspelled." The historical contest will include the time between 17(?1 -174:1 and is found in Thompson's History of the United States, I'atres 144-'20.r>. DELIVERY OF I). A. 11. MEDAL The medal which is Riven annually by the Fair Forest Chapter, I). A. R., for the best historical essay will be presented on the ni^ht of April 4th. The subject chosen by the Chapter for this year is "The Early Settlers of Union County." ur-.i'Aiv I'm KIN"l" UI? IlKCITATIONS ANI) DECLAMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADES Committee H. II. Haltiwanger, chairman, F. E. Shuford, C. A. Irvin. Time: April 4. 1917, at 8 P. M. Place: High School Auditorium. All pupils of IIi?rh school grades arc eligible to this contest with the exception of 11th grade pupils. The recitations and declamations shall have no maximum limit as to time. In judging the contest, the manner of delivery shall count 85 per cent, and selection 15. There shall he a committee of three judges for each contest. kkhjmij mmi?;vv?s soo.uuu. Supervisor J. T. Jeter and tho county commissioners have borrowed $<><).000 for the county, the loan beintr made by Nicholson Rank & Trust company, the lowest bidders at the rate of .0865%. WON TWO. The play "Won Two," which was kiwi; in me mgn scnooi auditorium last Friday evening by the 11th grade, was written by Prof. E. A. Fuller, principal of the school. It was a charming little play and was well presented by the grade. The .ale of tickets was very gratifying and the evening was one of enjoyment. Mrs. W. B. Todd has returned to her home at Buffalo after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Burriss, in Anderson. Mrs. D. W. Reeves of Anderson is the truest of her sister, Mrs. T. E. Bailey on South street. German PI To Th/sJ United States AuthoritiM About Hostile IntrinM Called Out FcS Washington, March 28.?It wal learned definitely today tha? *jH American government has no knl^H edge of any development likeljf^H come before congress convenes whn| would change the present situation 10 tween the United States and GcrmaiS If Germany contemplates any i.em >f peace move or has considered abfl doning submarine ruthlessness or Wt any other nation has a sten in mffl designed to alter the present intend tional status, the government i3 "withi out information on the subject. Except for information concerning German plots, the public knows d much of the general situation as dees the government. Concerning CermAli intrigue in this and other countrta^ the government has much informaM tion which up to the present it has not thought wise to make public. President Wilson continued confer*ence with his advisers, preparatory to writing the address he will deliver to IlED CROSS UNIT ORGANIZED. A number of our women, enthusiastic in their willingness to enlist in the units for relief work and first aid, which will offer their services in casa of war, met last week and organized a Red Cross unit. Mrs. T. C. Duncan was elected president, Mrs. G. P. White corresponding secretary and Mrs. M. B. Summer recording secretary. Mrs. T. C. Duncan addressed the meeting explaining the work of the Red Cross units, also the need in France just now for pillow cases and how other units are helping in this great work. Surely Union wants to do her share. There will be a meeting of the Red Cross unit Thursday' afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce and all ladies and girls over sixteen are urged to be present and you may enlist to do this work at home or go away. If a sufficient number can be enlisted Dr. MaddOflj and Mesdames White and Summer will instruct the classes. g g * Mrs. Secretary. FOR MISS DOROTHY BENNETT. miss rNina iMipn entertained Saturday afternoon for Miss Dorothy Bennett, who was a visitor here for several days, returning from the winter spent in Florida and other interesting points. Ahout fifteen of little Miss Dorothy's friends were invited and enjoyed two hours of fun and frolic. At the conclusion of which delicious ices and cake were served and each ?uest was presented with an Easter basket filled with candy as a souvenir of a happy afternoon. REST ROOM. rue Younp Women's Christian association of Clifford seminary will open a rest room on Field Day in the buildinp: next to Nicholson's Dank and Trust company on Main street and cordially invite everyone to come in and rest, and leave bundles and packapes. C. REGOR Y-G R EG OR Y. Mr. William Grepory, Jr., and Miss Florence Grepory, of Santuc, were united in marriaee by Rev. I/. L. Wapnon at his residence. South Church street, Union, Sunday afternoon, March 25th. Only a few friends and relatives of the happy couple were present when the ceremony was performed. BRONTE CLUB. Continuinp its study of the modern drama the Bronte club held a verv enjoyable meetinp Tuesday, at the home of Miss Blanche Garner. A charminp sketch of Maud Adams was riven bv Mrs. W. T. Beaty, then Miss Eloise Beatv read an interestinp account of the life of Charles Frob man. The story of Barrie's latest nlay. "A Kiss for Cinderella," was told by Miss Catherine Thomson. A particularly interesting feature of the club was the discussion of armed neutrality and those present were: Miss Beaty. Miss Thomson, Miss Snrratt. Mrs. Beaty. Mrs. Thomson, Miss Duncan. Miss Garner, Miss Lavton. Mrs. Rice. Mrs. TIames. Mrs. Walker. Miss Younff, Miss Watson and Mrs. Thomas. PREACHING AT DUCK POND. There will be preachiner at Duck Pond Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, April 1st, at 3:30 o'clock by Rev. George P. White. You are cordially invited to attend this service. I is Known >vernment ive Much Information -SO'OOO More Men c : ? Itff 01 aerviLZ. ress next week. e administration is said to lf National Guardsmen called into federal service for policing indn Land other strategic points was feht up to 50,000 under orders isPtoday. At the same time the lar First regiment of engineers, fered along the Mexican border, i ordered back to its barracks at capital, the navy took additional Aires to hasten construction and pient of fighting ships and both tar and navy departments anjed further provisions to faciliKjj CIVIC LEAGUE. There will be a meeting of the Civic league on Friday, March 20th, at the wKmber of Commerce at 4 o'clock to perfect plans for "Clean-Up and ^ kt-Un" WPPk Rvorti nnr^nn IT.. io*; who is interested in making this ttifc cleanest, healthiest city in the cowtrv is invited to attend this meeting M rs. Macbeth Young, ' ffu#1 President. ' flft PARTIES FOR APRIL BRIDE. nHBps Elizabeth Arthur was a eharniingy^hostess Thursday afternoon when sh#':.|Cntertained for Miss Myra Young, whose marriage to Mr. Wilson Arthur irflo be a society event of April. Four t&blBs were placed in the parlor fv>r bme and the score cards were dainty - HAfl-painted hewpies in pastel shades. conclusion of the game the flBMlt of honor was presented with an B^Wsitijpfec* of lingerie and an emwiif pyyfeq uy tfre nostess, a9gIa|tWy Mrrf. ySL P. Arthur. I *,REIGHT WRECKi-,?#al ^ai^ht, No. G2, Southern Ry., eastb|ound, vras wrecked at the cor porane limits of the city about 11 o'clo< k Monday morning. The wreck was probably caused by a spreading switc (i where the spur track leave? the i iain line at Ottaray mill. The engii e Was turned on to its side, and four wxfcars derailed. Engineer Herring was badly bruised, but it is not thouj hf -that his injury will be fatal. The engine passed o'*er the switch while the first car took to the siding, resul ing in a complete smash-up. ST A US AND BARS. Th ? Stars and Bars chapter of the ! Chile pen of Confederacy were delight fully entertained by Miss Elizabeth I Lemi iond Wednesday afternoon. The | folio ring program was well rendered:| i Sketch of Hampton?Miss Myrtle Park 5. Ml sic?Miss Ruby O'Shields. ttHf-onstruetion in South Carolina Missj Anna Lou Murrah. St( iry of Red Shirt Bripade?Miss ! Alhe -ta Harris. Re adinp?Sarratt Names. sk ?tch of Gen. W. II. Wallace -Dan Wall tee. So iprr "Carolina." Af :er the propram was completed the f jllowinpr officers were elected: Rri 'sident, Sarratt Hames. Vic e-president, Cornelia Culp. Sei retary, Ruby O'Shie'ds. Tr :a8Urer, Sidney Rice. Th s hostess then served delicious refresh rnents and each member was presents [1 with a red shirt as a souvenir of th e occasion. luiny .^niems. Secretary. P IVE O'CLOCK TEA PARTY. Mi s. J. D. Arthur entertained Friday ' afternoon at a .r> o'clock tea for Miss Myra Youn , a popular bride elect Sharing honors with Miss Youn g were two attractive house pruesl nt Miss Sara Michaux, of Goldsboro, N. C. and Miss Katy Hutchinson < f Rock Hill. Th j tea 1 able vas presided over by Miss Michaux and was lovely in its decoi ations of pink carnations and f?rnj . A larpre number of the younerer set < njoyed Mrs. Arthur's gracious hospitjSfv J DEATH OF A CHILD. R*ltJ^ the year-old daughter of Mr. and 5||?s. Cleve Allen, died at Buffalo on 1 f&rch 27, and was buried in the bury i&r ground near Buffalo. 3 Lm s tx BOLL WEEVIL HELD MEETH I). A. II. MEDAL. Field Day is near and we want tc call attention to the 1). A. R. medal and urv Miss Kathrin Dayton at her home on East Main street. The home was decorated with green and white, the chosen colors for the wedding and bidden to the luncheon was the bridal party and a few intimate friends. Southern smilax was used effectively and growing plants were massed on mantels and tables. In the centre of the table was an oval mirror which reflected a silver basket of white carnations and maiden hair ferns; the chandelier was festooned with wedding bells and falling from this in a shower were voiles lilies and tiny rosebuds. The crystal corners of the table and white and preen shaded tapers shed a soft light over the scene. A miniature bride wearing a tulle veil and carrying a shower of lilies marked the bride's place and the place cards for other guests were handpainted sketches of a bride and grooir swinging in a silver moon. The souvenirs of the occasion were tiny satir bags of rice tied with green and white ribbons. An elaborate menu was served. "YE OLD TV ME" FIDDLERS' CONVENTION On Friday, April loth. "Ye Oh Tvmo" Fiddlers' convention will hi held in the courthouse under the au snices of the Fair Forest chanter o the Daughters of the American Rev olution. This unique entertainmen was much enioyed last year and ev eryhody is looking forward to it acrain Mrs. L. .1. Harnes, rcjrcnt of th< chapter, and the membership havi iriven a deal of time and thought t< perfecting: the plans and have a lis of those who wish to participate. Professional musicians will hi ItMcrrvl I'rivoc unll l?n nume/ln/1 fK host pcfoimer on the fiddle, l?ani< and mandolin. The list of those tak n<_ part as are follows: J. .T. Colson John f!v""ory. W. F. O'Shields, VVil son O'Shields, T. C. Murphy. Ed Bur nett. Warren Burnett, EefFord Bur nett. Conquest Younp, W. D. Harris W. D. Arthur, Zaek Treadway, Eli phus Stokes. Dan Gallman. J. A. Fan caster, Jay Bird Willard, John Foster Doe Spratt, Georpe Inman, I. H. Bet enhauph, Powell Betenbauph, Georp< Kitchens. Ah Kitchens. John Quinton Jim Parks, C, C. Johnson. W. F rowan. T. L. Garner, II. II. Lancaster W. C. Mays, J. E. Fowler. E. .1. Bar net to. .1. B. Porter, J. .T. Eison. W. B Todd. Tillman. Parks, C. C. Morton Bolt Mavis. RufT Williams. Mixoi Greer. Jim Whithead, D. C. White. T B. Kelly. Budd Gault, M. .1. Gault Arthur Eison. Sam Scott. Willian Mart, W. A. Willard. W. II. Imvson Tack Burgess, Cal Whitmire. Base IVjirson. 7,oh Brookshirc, I.onzo Brook shire, T.uthcr Brnokshire, F.lish; Brock. .1. I/Oster Davis. A. L. Wingc A. B. Bankford and many others. The friends of the Fair Forest chap ter have been most liberal in londint aiil and a great variety of splendii prizes will be (riven. All wishing to take part will sen their names to the regent of the chap ter, Mrs. L. J. I lames. Mr. Charles Iiay left Monday fo Atlanta to take his little dauprhtei Margaret, to the hospital for treat ment. / vn*"1' " COMMITTEE IG WEDNESDAY Plans Outlined by Which Farm' ers are to be Encouraged to Plant Soy and 1/elvet Beans. Another County Wide Campaign Begins Monday. April 9th, Continuing Five Days. t The boll weevil committee met in I the offices of Nicholson Hank & Trust i company Wednesday morning and formulated definite plans to get ready for the coming of the boll weevil, I which will appear in our State in one or two years, and will within two , years probably cover the entire State. The full committee was present, and composed of the following: K. Nicholson, R. P. Morgan, F. M. Fai r, C. A. Jeter and A. G. Kennedy. \V. 11. El liott, district agent, and A. It. Carwile, county agent, also met with the committee. i The plan decided upon by the committee is to purchase several hundred dollars' worth of soy and velvet beans with funds contributed by the banks and other firms, and by private indi viduals. These beans to be sold at cost to farmers able to purchase them. In case of farmers not able to purchase the seed beans the beans will be furnished without any money consideration; the only requirement being that each one so receiving beans for planting will, when harvest time 11 comes, gather and return an amount of seed equal to the amount so re i-viveu i corn me committee. Colored farmers ami tenants, as well as white ones, will be given this opportunity. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Carwile have already canvassed the county and livid a conference of fanners and business men in the courthouse hero that was (inito enthusiastic. They have planned another county-wide campaign beginiiiii*r Monday, April 9, and continuing five diiys as follows: Monday. April 9. 2:00 P. M.?Cross Keys school house. 7:30 P. M.?Sardis school house. Tuesday, April 10. 11:00 A. M.?Carlisle school house. 7:30 P. M.?Tinker Creek school house. , Wednesday, April 11. ~L - .2:00 P. M.?West Springs school . T:30 P. M.?Jonesville school house. ^ Thursday. April 12. 2:00 P. M.?Mt. Tabor school house. 7:30 P. M.?Kelly school house. Friday, April 13. 2:00 P. M.?X -ador school house. 7:00 P. M.?Oakland school house. I The district agent. Mr. William Elliott, who understands boll weevil conditions and what we must do to meet them, and the county agent will conduct these meetings. Though they realize how busy farmers now .are these gentlemen wish that farmers and business men, women and boys I and girls, and the tenants come to one of these meetings, which are so ] arranged that a great amount of work?}ing time will not be taken up. Don't . forget about it. Come and bring your f neighbor. This movement is of untold importt a nee to the whole people of Union . county. To be forwarned if 1 > forearmed. Moreover, it is a well 5 known fact that the soy and velvet a bean is quite a valuable article of food , for man, as well as being great soil t builders and great for forage crops. lie sure and attend one of the meetn ing scheduled above. r? The boll weevil committee will also. ) and at on00 begin advertising eximi. sively, in the county papers, outlin. imr the plan and urging the farmers - to take up the movement. The move. ment is the one outlined by the demon stration agents and is being carried i, out by the banks and other concerns . and individuals not to advertise theni selves, but to help prepare the county , for the day of impending calamity I >1ISS COHEN HAS ACCIDE? Miss Estelle Cohen, daughter of , Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cohen, had a pa > I ful accident Sunday afternoon when . she fell against the cement curbing and cut her chin. The accident is not .J serious but very painful and Miss Es tolle's friends will regret to hear of her accident but pleased that it is , not serious. I OK APRIL KRIDE. r> Mrs. Macbeth Younjr has issued in1 vitations to a card party Thursday af'' ternoon in honor of Miss Myra Youne\ whose marriapre in April to Mr. Wilson Arthur of Cincinnati, has been the l; occasion of so many (Leliprht ful social events. d WILL PREACH Sl'NDAY AT GRACE CHURCH Rev. Mr. Speake wishes us to an r nounce that he will not fill the apr, pointment at Kelton, as announced hut > will preach at Grace church Sunday morninp. i