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Knitting Women
By
KATHLEEN NORRIS.
("Of one million sweaters furnished by the Red Cross to
American soldiers, half were made by the hands of the knitting
women of America."—January Report.)
We are the knitting women; weaving swift
Our webs of olive drab and navy gray;
We are the women, keeping thought away
By this new work of love, this eager gift
Through which our men, facing the bitter fight
Under the stars of far and foreign lands,
Shall know that still a million women’s hands
Uphold them in the darkness and the night.
We are the knitting women, knitting fast
A web of love; our million hearts are sent
As one, with ev’ry marching regiment,
Xove’s own democracy is come at last.
High over stricken France the black smoke towers;
Beneath it, in the hurry and the noise
Are eastern, western, northern, southern, boys,
No longer yours or mine,—forever ours!
We are the knitting women; weaving strong
A web of prayer; our eyes with tears are dim,
But, wife or mother, we shall search for him
Across the seas, morning and even-song.
Lord God, —we pray—look down on what we dol
Bless this bur work, help us to play our part.
The God of Battles —Father, still Thou art
The God of waiting—waiting women, too!
“THE WOMAN GOD FORGOT”
AT STRAND THEATRE FRIDAY
Geraldine Farrar, the noted prima
donna, will make her debut under the
Arttcraft trade mark at The Strand to
rnwrow, Friday April 17, in “The
Woman God Forgot,” a spectacular
photoplay written especially for her by
Jeanie MacPherson, and produced un
der tne practical direction of Cecil B.
de Mille, the noted director.
In the few photoplays in which Ger
aldine Farrar has appeared, she has
established herself as a leading emo
tional actress of the screen. Her first
appearance, “Carmen,” and her more
recent production, “Joan, the Woman,”
have been the sensational of the photo
dramatic world.
Jeanie MacPherson, who wrote the
story of “Joan the Woman,” is also re
sponsible for the authorship of “The
Woman God Forgot,” and also for
Mary Pickford's recent productions,
“The Little American” and “A Ro
mance of the Redwoods.”
For her theme in “The Woman God
Forgot,” Miss MacPherson has taken
the story of a princess who sells her
country for the man she loves. The
whole story is taken from a chapter in
tii early history of America telling
how the Spanish invaded Mexico and
of their conquest of Montezuma. Ger
aldine Farrar is seen as Tezca, daugh
ter of Montezuma. She falls in love
with a handsome young Spaniard,
which role is played by the ever popu-
Wallace Reid.
The production is one of the most
elaborate and beautiful ever made by
Cecil de Mille. The work of this fa
mous director is too well known to be
exploited in this brief space. Noted as
the creator of artistic effects— his last
Will Give Away
Straw Hats
With every two-dollar purchase
\ from my market or grocery store
I will give absolutely free
One Straw Hat
No raise in prices, just want to
rid. my self of a job lot of hats
purchased some time ago. This is
* an accumulated stockffrom sever
al years. Some of them are nice
hats and some of them are not.
There are more than 100 hats that
are going the give-away route.
Come early and get first pick.
Besides this you get more for
your money at
Bennett’s Cash Store
work is considered his best.
The reproduction of the famous Aztec
pyramid of Teocalli, as seen in “The
Woman God Forgot,” is the largest
setting ever built for a photodramatic
production, the pyramid being nearly
200 feet high and an exact reproduc
tion, in every detail, of the famous
temple to the Aztec gods. Over a
thousand men took part in the thrill
ing battle scenes and the effects of the
first few cannon and gun powder are
graphically shown.
The cast supporting Miss Farrar, be
sides Wallace Reid, includes such
prominent names as Hobart Bosworth,
Theodore Kosloff, the famous Russian
dancer, Raymon Hatton, James Neill
and others of equal prominence.
School Census Notice.
Under the law that the school census
of Georgia must be taken every five
years, the year 1918 is the year for the
next census. The state school authori
ties have set the month of June for
taking this census. In order that it
may be done as thoroughly as possible
I have been directed by the county board
of education to select one or more
enumerators for each militia district. I
would be glad for anyone wishing to do
this work to see me within the next
few days. W. M. HOLSENBECK,
County School Superintendent.
“THE DEESTRICT SKI LE.”
Friday night, May 24th, local talent
will present the “Destrict Skule.”
All of the characters have been as
signed and it is expected that a large
audience will greet the rendition of
this mirthful farce comedy.
A large per cent of the proceeds
arising from this entertainment will go
to swell the Red Cross fund.
THE WINDER NEWS, THURSDAY, May 16, UUB.
STATHAM NEWS ITEMS
Miss Annie Love Thornton was the
guest of relatives in Athens Sunday.
Mr. aud Mrs. G. N. Arnold are en
tertaining as their guests this week
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. J. Smith and chil
dren. of Geneva.
Jesse Dooly, of Camp Wheeler,
spent the week-end here with his par
ents.
Little Miss Jago, of Athens, spent
Monday with her grandmother, Mrs.
Billie Thornton.
Rev. nad Mrs. W. H. Lord were the
guests of relatives in Commerce part of
last week.
Miss Stella McElhannon spent Mon
ray in Atlanta.
Mrs. Lum Treadwell returned home
after spending a few days in the coun
try with ber daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Watkins spent
last week in Augusta as delegates to
the state Sunday school convention.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lowe, of Wat
klusville, were in the city with rela
tives last week.
Mrs. C. C. Robertson and little son,
Arnold, went to Athens Monday.
Lieut. John Morris returned to Fort
Oglethorpe last Friday after spending
a few days here with friends.
Dr. H. L. White, of Lavonia, was in
the city Sunday.
Miss Evelyn McDonald spent Satur
day in Winder.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Fite were the
guests of relatives in the country Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Nunnally were
the guests of Mrs. C. S. Williams, of
Winder, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Arnold, Mr. and
Mrs. L. E. Cooper, of Athens were the
guests of their mother, Mrs. Jane Ar
nold Sunday.
Miss Irene Roberts is slowly conva
lescing.
Mesdames T. .T. Sikes. S. A. Boland,
W. H. Lord, C. B. Chambers and Miss
Louise Daniel motored to Winder last
Friday afternoon to be present at the
meeting of the council of defense at
the home of Mrs. W. C. Horton. Sev
eral ladies on the woman’s committee
were present. Mrs. Horton entertained
beautifully and it is an inspiration to
be associated with her in this work.
The Red Cross workers are prepar
ing for a great drive in the second
Red Cross war fund. The following of
ficers have been appointed with sever
al helpers: Chairman, Mrs. C. B.
Chambers; Captains, Mrs. S. A. Bo
land, Mrs. Sallie Ware, Mrs. W. F.
Harvey, and Miss Elizabeth McElhan
non. There will be ice cream and cold
drinks on sale during the commence
ment exercises. Banquet on for Wed
nesday evening, May 22, and supper
Will be served each evening until the
27th. We hope to have a good crowd
out each evening.
The closing exercises of the Statham
High School begins Friday evening,
May 17th with a program by the pri
mary intermediate and grades. Sun
day the commencement sermon wall be
prdached by Rev. D. W. Key, of Mon
roe, Ga. Monday night a play by the
ninth grade, “For Love or Money;”
Tuesday night graduation exercises.
The literary address will be delivered
by Col 11. A. Nix, of Athens, and di
plomas presented by W. M. Holsenbeck.
superintendent of county schools.
SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
Commencement exercises at South
eastern Christian College will begin
Saturday evening, May 18, and last
until Thursday morning, May 28.
The evening programs will begin at
9 p. m„ fast time, and the morning pro
grams at 10:30 a. m.
There will be no program Monday
morning.
Monday afternoon will be given to
athletic sports and Tuesday afternoon
from 4 to 6 p. m. to the art exhibit.
The graduating exercises of the high
school class will be Wednesday morn
ing. The annual debate between the
Georgian and Kappa Phi literary so
cieties will be held Wednesday night
May 22nd.
The commencement sermon will be
delivered Sunday morning at 11 a.m by
S. P. Speigel, of West Point, Ga.
Tlie literary address will be delivered
by Allleu Wilson, of Valdosta, Ga.
Then after giving the certificates of
graduation to the high school class
and to three music students, awarding
medals and announcements the session
of 1917-18 will be adjourned.
We extend a cordial invitation to at
tend any or all programs of commence
ment and believe you will feel repaid
by doing so. We want you to become
better acquainted with the work we are
endeavoring to- do at Southeastern
Christian College.
The Executive Committee of the Red
Cross chapter is asked to meet with
the committee on the Red Cross drive
at the Red Cross work rooms, Friday
at 4 p. m. All ladies interested in the
work fostered by the above chapter are
invited to meet with the committees,
as plans for the future will be discuss
ed and formulated.
AN APPRECIATED LETTER.
Mrs. J. F. Burson. of County Line,
whose son, .Tames, is now “Somewhere 1
in France,” has received an interesting 1
and highly appreciated letter from a
young French girl, who is learning to
speak and write English. Here it is:
“20 April, 1918.
“Madame: By the entreaty of Mas
ter James, your child, and with the au
thorization of my purents, I take the
freedom to write at you.
“Present at the home a friend com
mon, Master James, has been welcome,
as a son and a brother, and you can
believe, madame, that in the duration
of his stay in France we strive to sup
ply you close by him and to forget
him the sadness that occasioned the re
moval of his family.
“Your beautiful and noble America
do so much for our poor French just
now, so surely say that we love all this
child Americans of all our heart and
that our greater sympathy go irresisti
bly forward you.
“I ask at you Madame to torment
not you for Master James, because in
his stay to find again his heart he lias
ours. We pass all the evening Thurs
day and the afternoon Sunday togeth
er. Master James is so nice that our
evening rim out very rapidly. I learn
at him the French and he learn at me
at English.
“Mama pray you, Madame, to accept
this little remembrance of French, who
shall go in even time. This work has
been done by mama and it is, great
pleasure for she to offer at you that.
“I ask at you Madame, to excuse me
for my English because there is not
long time that I learn.
“With the civility of my parents, I
present at you, Madame, the assurance
of my respectful feeling.
“MARIE THERESE CHANDOT.”
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Sunday school at 10:30 a. in. Com
munion and sermon at 11:30 a. m. Ev
ening service at 8:45. Christian En
deavor at 7 :45 p. m. The subject of
the morning sermon will be “Who is
Thy Neighbor?” Evening subject:
“Obedience to the Heavenly Vision.”
All are cordially invited to these
services.
RICHARD W. WALLACE, Minister
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Memorial services were held at Betli
abra last Sunday. Rev. Frank Jack
son preached at 11 o’clock. A large
crowd was present and the music was
fine.
Smith Hardware Specials
The Celebrated Mitchell Wagons
We have just received a car of the Celebrated Mitch
ell wagons. It is better to buy now while you can get
one than to wait later and not be able to get one
when you want it.
PAINTS—ALWAYS USE THE
BEST
It is our policy to carry the best
paint, lead and linseed oil —the 100
per cent PURE, GUARANTEED
kind. If you want to paint anything
around the house, inside or out, in
cluding your automobile, buggy or
wagon, we can fit your needs.
AUTOMOBILE TIRES, TUBES
ANI) ACCESSORIES
We have the most complete stock
shown in this section, and remember
we sell the HIGH GRADE MICHE
LIX, PENNSYLVANIA and GOOD
YEAR makes. We also bought some
other makes we are closing'out at a
bargain. See us before you buy.
COTTON CHOPPING HOES AND
CULTIVATORS
We have the best assortment of
high grade steel hoes, plow shares
and cultivators we have ever shown,
and a lot of them we are selling at
last year’s prices.
Smith Hardware Cos.
The Chevrolet Has Gone
Over the Top
The close of last quarter shows that
there are more Chevrolets manu
factured and sold than any other
car in the entire world.
Merit will always win and the
knocker will have to sit down. ,
So when you ride in a Chevrolet
you will have the consolation of
knowing that you are in the world’s
leading car.
Sold by
Wookruff Haraware Cos.
Winder, Ga.
THE OAKLAND SENSIBLE SIX
AUTOMOBILE
We have just been alloted a few
more on our contract for this month,
and if you want a car of durability,
comfort and service see us at once.
SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS
The matter of HEALTH and COM
FORT should always receive the first
consideration. Flies and mosquitoes
are the cause of 50 per cent of the
sickness, besides the question of com
fort. Now is the time to buy screen
doors, screen windows and screen
wire. Our stock is complete and
bought last summer before the ad
vance. Buy early and save money.
GARDEN HOSE
We have a large stock of garden
hose of the best quality. Save the
flowers and vegetables by giving
them plenty of water.