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NASHVILLE GLOBE, FRIDAY MAY 18, 1917. TP P C3 Sale of White Dresses and Children's Dresses Jut A Manufacturer's Sample l inn Suits Nov ongalo. Li y COATS AT Coats in green, vine, tan and navy, Copen and plaids,' in serges, poplins and cheviots, in all the season's best colors, including rose. Magenta, black, navy, Copenhagen, greens, etc. COATS AT $14.95. Coats ot wonderful beauty and charm, in soft velours and softer twills of every new shade. COATS AT $9i95i Coats of character, style and beauty, in velours, Poiret twills, wool Jerseys, in Copenhagen, reseda, emerald, peach, gold, tan, black, etc. COATS AT $19.50. Coats that speak refinement and style in lull and flowing effects, in stylish tailored fashioning, in fabrics ot won derful construction. DRESSES AT $7.95. To close out . broken $15.00 to $18.00. sizes; worth DRESSES AT $14.95. The beauty of their designs is empha sized by the fineness of the silks that fashion them. There are many pretty belted models; some in the high-waist effects; others bofero style. DRESSES AT $11.95. , Lovely Dresses ot Taffeta and Crepe Georgette, in black, navy blue, plum, smoke, light gray and French blue. These are shown In muny, many styles and various conceptions. DRESSES AT $19.95. Affording a wide selection of exclusive, new styles in Dresses of the modish and practical type which women prefer for most occasions. SUITS AT $9i95i An assemblage of Suits embodying all the style points. Fashioned of fabrics that are in high favor this season, and tailored with care. SUITS AT $12.50. We particularly desire that our cus'oiu ers come in tomorrow and look them over. SUITS AT $14.95. I ersonal inspection alone will show ou their exceptional styles, and material ly they compare favorably with much, higher-priced Suits. SUITS AT $19.50. The assurance of being ctrtain that you are getting the correct style is a satis fi.cUon in itself. In uddit'on, we guar antee the qualities. Another New Stock of Those Wonderful Silks New blue and gold, stripes 4 inches wide yard '$1.50 and $2.00 New black and colored, stripes 3 inches wide yard ,-$1.50 and $2.00 New colors, in wide striped "Taffetas yard $1,50 and $2.00 New Shantung Pongee, with moon spots yard $1,50 New Shantung Pongee, plain and natural yard $1.50 Wonderful Bakst figured Silks, in colors $1.50 Satin Duchess, printed in fern effects yard $1.50 BLACK SILKS Yard-wide black Taffeta Silk, very soft and lustrous the $1.50 kind specially priced at, per yard $1.00 Yard-wide black Duchess Satin, extra heavy and very soft the $2.00 kind in this sale at, per yard $1.50 Yard-wide plain Taffeta, in a vast line of colors equal to any $2.00 values priced here Monday $1.48 Ladles' Home Journal Patterns All New Spring Styles, 15c. 50c-SILK POPLINS-50c Every wanted color on sale, at, per yard Foulard Silks and Messaline Silks, in pretty designs an dserviceable colors- offered in this sale at 50c 39c RUGS AND ART SQUARES Axminster Rugs, .0x12, value $.10.00, for $22.50 Velvet Rugs, 9x12, value $30.00, lor $22.60 Brussels Rugs, 9x12, value $18.50 $13.75 Brussels Rugs, 9x12, value $25.00, for $19.50 Grass Rugs, 9x12, value $8.50, for $6.50 Velvet Rugs. 30x72, value $4.50, for $3.50 Velvet Rugs, 27x54, value $2.50, for $1.75 Wool and Fiber Rugs, 9x12, value $12.50, for $9.75 Royal Wilton Rugs, value $7.50, for $4.50 French Wilton Rugs, value $9.50, for $6.50 150 pairs Curtains, value $1.75, for, pair 99c 200 pairs Curtains, value $3.50, for, pair $2.25 175 pairs Curtains, value $5.00, for, pair $3.25 Short lengths Linoleum, value 85c yard, for, yard GOc Solid Leather Suit Cases, value $7.50, for $1.50 100 rolls Matting, value 35c yard, for, yard 25c SPECIALS IN MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Gowns, low neck, Corset Covers, Teddy Hears, Skirts and Pants embroidered and lace-trimmed special 53c Ladies' Crepe de Chine Camisoles, in flesh and white, from 98c to $2.00 Ladies' Muslin Pants embroidery trimmed speciul 29c Children's Muslin Pants sizes 2 to 12 15c; two for 25c Gowns, Corset Covers, Skirts, Pants, Envelope Chemise and Prineess Slips special 93c SILK HOSIERY SPECIALS Ladies' Fancy Novelty Si.k Hose-latest patterns, in stripes and -hroidered eflects Lmlies'1G,);don'pu.; rei.dV.oe.'b'quaU-bk, white and ail wanted shades-- lldies' Phoenix' pui-eVhread' SHU guaranteed lios'e-black, white, silver, champagne . 80c and $110 and gray per pair . Ladies' best quality Fibre Silk Hosc-black. white and colors-special, per pair. .50c Ladies' extra quality Fibre Silk Hose-black, white and colors-specal, per 35c: 2 for $1.00 pair ' Ladies' good quality Fibre Silk Hose-black, white and colors-special, per pair. .250 Special attention given to Mail Orders. We guarantee satisfaction. Samples sent on request. Railroad fares refunded on Trading Days. WHITE FABRICS 4,1,. Quality 45-inch White Batiste 220" ;;.1c Quality Flaxon, Monday .180 30c Quality Dimity, Monday 19 15c Quality Dimity, Monday 100 20c Indian Linen, all this week 12120 35c Quality 40-inch Voile, Monday 210 I ' " Congressman Tinkham Asks President Wilson Fof Fair Play Negroes. 'or r Vyfashlngton. (Special.) C ongress man George Holden Tinkham called! upon President Wilson at the Wibite House and presented a memorial from the Boston Branch of of the National Equal Rights League urging the im mediate removal of all restrictions up on citizens of color who are seeking training as officers in the reserve corps, and disclaiming any charges of disloyalty to the United States in its present conflict because of the denial of rights to a majority of them. The memorial in part requested that in the presence of a common danger and common obligation due to "a war devastating Europe because of ra cial clanishness and racial hatred, that tne uaited States and the people 1 .? 6 "? uaCe Prescr'Ptlon ndj Dr. S. M. Utley, representing the Ten pastor, Rev. T. W. Stephens, and the excellent music of the church choir. In the afternoon at three o'clock, Dr. J. W. Robinson of Chicago preached the baccalaureate sermon in Meharry Auditorium. In the evening a service of the Y. M. C. A. closed an eventful day. On Monday evening in Meharry Au ditorium were held the literary exer cises of the graduating classes. The following members of the class were on the program: Miss Annie Mae Cloudus, Miss Samuella Williams, Mr. W. C. Wilkins, Mr. R. L. Jackson, Miss Louise L. Johnson, Mr. Ernest Floyd and Mr. William B. Dowlen. Founder's Day was observed on Tuesday afternoon at Dr. Braden's grave in Greenwood Cemetery, with President White in charge of the ex ercises. America was sung by the group of students, faculty and friends gathered at the grave. Prayer was offered by Dr. J. D. Chavls. The hymn "How firm a foundation" was sung, followed by a paper by Mrs, Mattie Carr Chavis. Other speakers were: Dr. G. W. Hubbard, president of Me harry Medical College; Dr. J. W. Ro binson of Chicago, representing the Lexington (Kentucky) Conference; persecution at home, and that the door of the 'workshop, the school, the ! college, the civil service, the navy, the . military school and the naval school, now and foever, be open alike to every citizen of the republic without regard to race and without discrimina tion of color, and that the right to tra vel, to vote and to have court protec tion be free without (barter or denial." The memorial was signed by Emery T. Morris, Matthew A. ,N. Shaw, Wil liam D. Brighaim, William , Monroe Trotter, Theodore Drury, MaJ. Wesley . J. Furlong, Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, R. MioCants Andrews, Mrs. May E. Gibson, Mrs. Mary C. Hall, Mirs. J. G. Street, Mrs. L. C. Parrlsb, Allen W. Whaloy, Rev. Montrose William Thorn ton, Rev. Johnson W. Hill, CurtiB J. Wright and Mrs. Emlline Sport. nessee Conference; Miss V. L. Moore Vincent, of Knoxville. We are inform ed that the boys set about to find work at once and are trying to make good. We are hoping that our people will take more interest in this school in the future than they have done in the past. There is a great possibility here. The health of the school is good. We had an epidemic of measles during winter but that has ceased. Those who visited us recently are Profs. Washington, Reynolds, Peyton, Davis and Batte, Dr. and Mrs. McNorton of Washington, D. C; Rev. Allison of Kansas; Miss Bettie Rose of Pulaski; Madams Batte, Reynolds and Bright and Prof. Card. The boys are always glad for these friends to come and some are trying to heed the advices given. Mr. Whitman of New York, who is in the city with the Bruce & Bruce Company, was to see us and gave a selection which was greatly en joyed by all. He has a wonderful voice and the hoys are trying to imi tate him. He also promised us com plimentary tickets to his play. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allison came out Sun day, 6th, In their car and took Maceo Cates and the matron with others for a joy ride. Those in the party other than the ones mentioned were Mes dames Derrick and Hughes and the Misses Moreland. After returning The annual contest for gold medals , Harris, was the son of Sarah and Phil . - . . , - . ... . . - ,1 i l,MthA ,hn lute which takes place Tuesday night, the .2nd is looked forward to, with the usual amount of interest. Six dif ferent towns are represented by the contestants. Galedas Of Pleasant Green Eat Beans. and Mr. I. C. Brown, former students, i from Neely's Bend the visitors were Floral offerings placed on the grave were: a bunch of white carnations from the Alumni Association, a sheaf of wheat from the Walden Circle; a wreath of roses from Mrs. G. W. Hub bard and roses from little Bert Campbell. Negro Public Librar. Turner College Shelbyville. Walden University. Rev. J. W. Robinson, D. D., pastor of St. Mark's M. E. Church of Chicago, and his daughter. Miss Lucile, were 'guests of President and Mrs. White during commencement week. . The annual recital of the piano and voice classes on Thursday of last week was an entertaining event of the week. " . The annual exercises of the young men's and young women's literary - societies was held on Friday evening. , Every number on the program was -well rendered. The debate, "Resolved, that the ballot should be given to women on equal basis with men," was won by the affirmative, Miss Hazel f Lyma nand Miss Minnie Davis. The negative, Mr. T. A. Smith and Mr. R. L. Jackson, battled royally, but yield ed graciously to the decision of the judges in favor of the afflrmative. . The address of Prof. W. D. Hawkins was a masterpiece in diction, content and delivery. Field Day, Saturday, was spent out of doors with games. In the after noon the children of the Sunday school gathered on the campus. They and their teachers played games and then were served ice cream as a close of a very happy occasion. The faculty and Btudents walked to Clark Memorial M. E. Church on Sun day morning. The company which filled several rows of seats in the ". center of the church listened with in - terest and. profit to the sermon of the Mrs. Nancy Rice Anderson, one ot the expession teachers of Vanderbilt University will honor us iwith her pres ence Saturday, May 19, from 3::;o to 4 : 30. Programme, Part I Story Telling. Part II, Two Short Stories. Part III, A Reading. The public ' is cordially invited. Teachers and parents especially urged. ie hvae just received a number ot the latest fiction. Mother's Day was observed in the Assembly Room last Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Sons and daughters responded past the capacity of the room. If you haven't a card, do not delay, get one today. No cost to citizens. Lin coln received his education from read-1 ing good books. The Library is the d-, essed the students. continuation of the school. Hours, 2 to 9 p.m. dally. Closed on Wednesdays, Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. lip Harris, and the brother ot the late Mrs. S. J. Gilmore wno died in Colum bia, Tenn., one year ago last Feb ruary, 23rd, 1916. The Father and mother of these children have long since crossed the river of Jordan, and are now resting In the great beyond. Sarah and Phillip Harris were old citizens of Nashville during the years of ISfio -90. The death of Phillip liar- ris leaves only two children out of a served hot breakfast at 10:30, which was prepared by the kitchen boys. The Board of Control accompanied by Prof. Kilvington and Dr. Seal was here recently. They were delight ed with the boys' quartette and ex-1 pressed themselves pleased with the ! management, ot tne scnooi. iurs. wai ter, one of the helpers, attended the funeral of Mrs. Wilson last week. Prof. Davis was out making pictures and is expected to make the entire school soon. Mrs. Missouri K. Buford, Matron. Among the most active of the organ ized Classes among the Baptist church es of the city are the Metoka and Galeda Classes of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Miss Erma Duncan, President of the Galeda Class and Miss minnis the efficient Secretary from a fine working team. Mr. Johnson, the teacher of this class is one of the most experienced Sunday school workers in the city and a deal of the success of this class is due to bis efforts. The Metoka Class is also a strong organization, the officers of this class are putting forth every effort to bring this class up to the high water mark. For several quarters past it has been the custom to have a rally be tween the two classes. The class that won would entertain the victori ous class, while they themselves ate beans and corn bread. This feature of Suntlav school work was the source of a very pleasing entertainment held ! Out of the fullness or our deeply at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Peter grieved hearts, the calamity seems Washington 909 Warren St., on Tues-' greater than we can bear. We wish to day night. The Metokas were vitcora i thank the many friends who veinced for this quarter and thev were elabor-! their genuine sorrow over the death atelv served by Mrs. Washington who of our husband and father, the late is one of the best caterers in the city. Phillip Thompson. We also desire to A special program of music and ad- thank them for v the many beautiful dresses was carried out. Rev. H. A. ! flowers they sent to cover his bier. ot Taylor, of Cherry St., who has been seriously ill, is some wnai liuiiruveu at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Washington, Reed of Memphis, Tenn., is the pleasant guest of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are planning on making Brownsville their future home. Mr. Napoleon Cur rant has recently purchased a live passenger Overland. Mrs. Beulah Tur ner of Park Ave., was the hostess of The Coleridge Taylor Choral Club on family of eleven. The two children last Wednesday evening, from 8 to 10 the remain or survive, are Mrs. Rachel McCullough, and Robert Harris who is now residing in Chicago, 111. Fisk University. All who love music are invited to be present at the annual public re cital of the Music Department of Fihk University on Friday night, May 18, in Fisk Memorial Chapel at eight o'clock. Adm'S-non free. Mr. Fite Leaves City. Mr. Arthur Fite left the city Thursday for Indianapolis, Ind. There was many a sad heart among his running mates. Card of Thanks. Boyd Assistant Secretary of the Na- We tional Baptist Publishing Board and you Secretary of the Sunday school Con-j gress which will convene in Nash-1 villo, in June, and Mr. Wm. N San- ders, the beloved and efficient Secre-j tary of the Y. M. C. A. during whose; regine the Duncan Hotel property was secured lor me voioieu iivuijiu unaim- , .u n...i.. .i .1.1.. m. Commencement week is on, and all ed these present with their remarks, , cnmlav AIav 14 1917 after an 1 il. rru nMA.tA.vk ivna IntltfWlimnn 1T C LI Inhnunn I ro nhnr rf IhO is su,.. me maioui. .i. ... - illnesa of many montns ivionaay nigm, oy me oemuio icuuf isn inmo. ing a "seniors' stunt," in the chapel. I It was mock commencement exercise, r , r lasting only a short while, but was UeCOratlOn VdS . run ot mirin anu biub-bjihuuib mu. , w ... ,, ,nth iw,nriltm . . , . . ., a ci , n i vv euiiemiuy, why Tne juniors aiso, renuereu a ouim .. u VnH., unll.lnv. the Crisis" to the delight of all. Bishop ;''... "K. nfflpn ... . ' it Tennessee Industrial School Notes. The school is doing fairly well con sidering the conditions. Our greatest drawback is finding something to em ploy the boys. We all know an idle brain is not a good incentive to man hood. The work in and about the building and the dairy is not suffici ent to keep them busy, thus our cry ing need is employment. The school quartette nas Deen nampered on ac- i B. F. Lee was a welcome visitor at the college one day last week, and ad- He will return to do. He was a Christian character as follows: The Main Office and all of the sta- ii. ill vmnnln Annn titittl 1 9 nVlnplf t nf tha Mtrlioat ivna T-Io hnra Vita ill. next week to hold the Board '"eftinK ; Noon. and all deliveries .will be made I r.ess with the fortitude of Christian which sets on the nd, the i date m k b(jlh the bu9inegg and residental ; Brother Taylor was an old resident the meeting being changed 0"' the ! gecUon8 up t0 that hour. of Brownsville, highly respected by 29th. President Jones Bpent last hun-j ullfflplont number nf collections nil whn knew him. He was of ft kind will be tmade throughout the day to disposition, a devoted husband and a loving lather. Funeral services were o'clock. The club had a most interest ing meeting. The club will meet Tues day evening of this week with Mrs. M. L. Parr. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Evans, son John Frank, Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Gloster and Mr. J. Livingston White low motored to Covington, Tenn., on last Sunday, en route, they stoppe I a short while in Stanton, Keeling am! Mason. They had a most pleusan J time while in Covington, with Dr. and Mrs. Connell in their beautiful home. Mesdames Pearle Brewer and Nannie Irving are out after recent ill ness. Mrs. Dick Powell who has been ill for some time is quite ill at this writing her son, Mr. Joe Powell has returned to his home in St. Louis after spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Powell. Miss 1 Lucile Hayes ha sreturned to her home i in Decatur, after spending a while pleasantly with her sister, Miss Estella Hayes of Jefferson St. Last Sunday was an ideal day for Church going and the annual spring rally at the First Baptist Church. The many captains had worked well making the rally a success. Rev. Parr was de lighted over same. In the afternoon, Rev. S. P. Morrow and his congrega tion worshipped with the Baptist. Rev. Morrow delivered an interesting ser mon to a large audience. The choir of Farmer's Chapel with their com petent pianist, Miss Blanch Walker, furnished many beautiful selections for the occasion. In the evening, Rev. Parr was at his post of duty and gave his congregation an interesting heart to hoart talk telling them many things for their good. His sayings Ho wiia 7Q 1 are unvuys ninety. iim marriage ul rie "its in i ,,.mi:.. ..... e 1.1.. 1 vears old and spent the greater portion j "' """f V , "'"""'D of his life in the service of the Lord. I M,,s.8 PcarlG ?elson' "f 'hm,c V W8H He was the oldest officer and class 1 1uite a "urprlHe to al . The , bride was leader of Farmers Chapel. Until a , c0,m')(-?u yo"ng lu(ly of th, Du"ar few years ago when health failed, he 1 1 tJ- le waf a member of the was very dutiful to his church always I f'as ot,l t0 fl,lish: bne taking a delight in any kind of lJ LKlish department sometime ago. ph-icm,,., ..r,-i, tw cu,o.ori hi i he does beautiful embroidery. She nial sea. William Henry the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay who has been quite ill for some time is much improved. Mrs. Annie B. Smith has returned home from Hernando, Miss., where she attended the commencement exercises of the Baptist Industrial High School. Mrs. Smith's sister. Miss lrma Mai Bowman is a member of the graduating class. Messrs Wal ter Smith and Henry Sonaley, spent Sunday in Memphis. Mr. Alsie D. Owen, who has been ill for sometime, mends very slowly. Black and White Ointment By Mail Only 25c pray God's blesBlng for each Again we thank you. iMrs. Phillip Thompson and Children. 915 Jackson St. BROWNSVILLE. r A day in Nashville, and attended the ! daccaiaurate services at a,uen.l;0H insure the prompt dispatch of all out- lege, ne kapicbbcu uiuku " " eoine mall n .1 .. 1 . V. 41, nn nndM 1 ftri"l 111 c? u The Rural Carriers will not make delighted with the splendid program when he returned. The regular com mencement week will begin Thurs day, 17, at which time the season will open with a rendition of "Gyp, the Heiress," by students of the Normal department, under the direction of Mrs. Watson. The President's Recep tion to the graduates is to take place Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00. The baccalureate sermon will be preached Sunday in the chapel at 4:00 p. m., by Rev. Dr. Hinkle, of the M. E. Church, South. Expression of regret are heard on all a delivery, but patrons living on rural routes can call at the station before noon where their rural carriers report and get mail. count of paroling our leading soora- noes and have not been able to re-1 sides at the trustee board. The white spond to several recent invitations to I people are also interested, and it is sing. We hope, however, to be able! said that certain influences are being to render this service in the near fu- i brought to bear to change the situa- ture. Those recently paroled are tion. Dr. Jones freely claims' that cer James Cannon, Sam Sumners, Jerry j tain local conditions of recent occur- young men and girls and older persons Phillip Hirris Dies in Day ton' Ohio. Phillip Harris, the brother of Mrs. Rachel McCullough, who for many years had made his home in the state of Ohio, died in the city of Day ton Ohio, on the 7th day of April 1917. The news came both as a shock and a surprise to the family here. It will no doubt be a surprise to the Smith and Robert Sumake of Nash- ence more strongly force him to his who knew him while he lived in this ville; Eugene Pearson and Harper , diclslon. I city to learn of his : death. Phillip cmducte'l on Monday afternoon at Farmer's Chapel by Rev. S. P. Morrow. Interme'it took place at the Magno lia Come ery, the beautiful cemetery o-.e 1 by the Si3'ers of Charity of this city A. A. Bond and son were the tin 'e-takers. Brother Taylor is sur vive! by his wile. Mrs. Harriet. Taylor and ore child, Mrs. Mary Ella Wilson, of Cherry St. The faculty and pupilB of the Dunbar High School are quite busy (his week ge'ling ready for the closing exorcise?. The Coleridge Tay lor Choral Club, was delightfully en ter:air.el on Wednesday evening, May ind by Miss E. M. Reed. Mrs. J. W. Evans, her son, John Frank, Mesdames Mattie Cttrrie. Maud D. Curtis and Channie Whitelow and Mr. J. Living stone Whitelow, motored to Jackson, Wednesday, May 2nd, spending the day most pleasantly visiting many of their friends during the day. Graves Evans, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnle was an ideal girl, the faculty and pupils, will miss her in the class room, also in the Domestic Science depart ment. The many friends wish for them a happy voyage In the matrimo' Brforv auil Aid r Ef H Colored ppo;ileoju easilv, quick i, ei.frly ord at itllf expense brifihln up ihi ir 8km ly apply ill! i riifeMor Plough's Biurh nnrt V, hilr oirtment.fa U'ieutitk' difirover. v at hr HhttM (t updirk, alluw or brown skip to tu h de.ii'u'e f.iir nm s 10 f' ol iilinos' everyhixlt. 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