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NEWS OF INTEREST IN THE YOUNG FELLOW MY LAD Where are you going Young Fellow My Lad, “On this glittering morn of May?” “I’m going to join the colors, Dad; They’re looking for men they say.” “But you’re only a boy, Young Fellow My Lad, You aren’t obliged to go.” “I’m seventeen and a quarter, Dad; And ever so strong you know.” “So you’re off to France, Young Fel low My Lad, And you’re looking so fit and bright.” “‘l’m terribly sorry to leave you, Dad, But I feel that I’m doing right.” “God bless you and keep you, Young Fellow My Lad, You’re all my life you know.” ■“Don’t wory, I’ll soon be back, dear Dad, And I’m awfully proud to go.” —Robert W. Service. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven Blossomed the lovely stars, the for get-me-nots of the angels. —Longfellow. - To speak kindly of others, however great their imperfections, is the sweet est charity in the world.—Hallock. A ST. PATRICK’S PARTY Even during war times we enjoy a simple home entertainment, and pro vided we do not spend lavishly or serve p rofusely, there can be no harm in such celebrations. Saint Patrick is an Irish Saint, and the custom of honoring his birthday comes to us through Ireland. Conse quently, the “Emerald Isle” calls for green colors at such a time. Also, in decoration, we use the flower of Ire land—the shamrock. The shamrock is a green leaf resembling our three leafed clover. It grows only in Ire land, so of course shamrock must be used on Irish festival days. Send out your invitations written on Green shamrock leaves, cut from green cardboard. Or use white paper aiAPANV JACKSON : : : GEORGIA Pre Easter Sale of Fine Hats in Our Millinery department. New arrivals and they are beau ties to behold—Out of the finest Millinery Shop in New York City. We want you to see them. Only a few more days before Easter, so don’t delay. Prices conservative. $5.00 to $15.00. Tltankinifl You See those beautiful Dresses. See those beau tiful Coats. They are here in an abundance of styles. SOCIAL REALM in a three-leaf shape, written with green ink. The day, of course is March 17 th. Play “Kiss the Blarney Stone.” This a green piece of paper tacked on the wall. Have each guest blindfolded and give him a pencil. Have him walk to the paper and kiss it, making the ; mpress of his lips with the pencil. The one kissing the exact center gets the p rize—a box of green candy mints. Take one room or more and hide a couple of hundred of shamrock leaves (more or less according to the crowd present) and hide them in every con ceivable place. The one who finds the most wins. Other games to fit the oc casion might be used in the form of contests, etc. Get partners for refreshments, by cutting a shamrock leaf half in two, in queer ways. Give the boys one half and (the girls the other parts. The ones that fit together. For refreshmens serve green fruit iced wafers, with green mints after wards. Below are the recipes for the refreshments: Green Fruit Punch (for 18 people) : 12 lemons, 1 can pineapple, sugar to taste, 6 oranges, 1 bottle cherries, green fruit coloring. Make a lemon ade of the lemons. Cut the pineapple into small pieces and squeeze the juice of oranges into it. Add enough water to keep it from being too strong, allowing for the ice. Add a tablespoonful of green fruit coloring and sugar to taste. Drop in the cher ries and serve ice cold Lettuce Sandwiches—Lettuce, nuts, bread, mayonnaise. Between two slices of bread cut thin, place a small lettuce leaf, nuts to cover and mayon naise. Press together and trim rough edges. Keep in damp cloth until time to serve. Mints—Pulverized sugar, white of egg. Mix sugar and beaten white un til it can be easily worked with. Fla vor with peppermint. Shape in round flat forms of uniform size. If you want them green add a couple of drops or more of fruit coloring.—Ex. JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS ATT LAST Am nearly up with my watch repair ing so am in better shape to deliver work more promptly GOING HIGHER Prices of watch material keeps advanc ing—so far—l have not advanced my prices. If you have any repairing to be done it will be wise not to WAIT. Your patronage appreciated and I guarantee satisfaction. Joseph E. Edwards Jeweler and Optometrist JACKSON, GEORGIA Opposite Bailey & Jones FACULTY MEETING An interesting meeting of the teachers of the Jackson public schools was held on Tuesday afternoon with Professor and Mrs. W. P. Martin. “Human Behaviour” is the book be ing so carefully studied just now. Concluding the informal discussions on the subject, refreshments were served. W. C. T. U. MEETING The members of the local W. C. T. L). will meet Friday afternoon, March 15th, at four o’clock with Mrs. J. B. Settle. A good attendance is desired. The program committee is as follows: Mrs. G. D. Head, chairman, Mrs. A. F. Whitney, Mrs. R. 0. Settle, Mrs. George Kimbell, Mrs. W. S. Colvin, Mrs. J. W. McClure. BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Marion Nutt was the young hostess to about twelve little boys and girls Monday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Nutt, in celebration of her seventh birthday. In the attractive dining room red and white was the effective color ar rangement, the large birthday cake holding seven red candles and the mints were also in white and red. Many merry games were played and a sweet course was served the children. BENEFIT BRIDGE Mrs. W. E. Watkins was hostess at an informal bridge on Friday after noon, eight ladies enjoying her charming hospitality. The players in cluded Mrs. A. T. Buttrill, Miss Mary Newton, Mrs. C. M. Compton, Miss Rosa Newton, Mrs. L. M. Crawford, Mrs. R. P. Newton, Mrs. H. R. Slaton, Mrs. H. M. Fletcher. A delicious salad course and tea was served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Fannie Mae Maddox. MATTHEWS-PRICE Cards have been received in the city from Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert Matthews announcing the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Lambdin to Mr. Joseph Edwin Price, on Sun day, March 10th, at their home in Cuthbert. Mrs. Price has often visited her sis ters, Mrs. P. W. Nolen and Mrs. W. L. Nutt and by her winning personal ity has made many warm friends who are deeply interested in her happiness. Mr. Price is prominent in social and business circles in Thomasville. Mr. and Mrs. Price are on a wed ding trip in Florida. U. D. C. MEETING An interesting meeting of the Lar kin D. Watson chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, was held on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. L. D. Watson and Mrs. L. L. O’Kelley. At the business session, the probability of the chapter sup porting an Alexander Stephens bed, if the Georgia division is able to place such a memorial at the base hospital at Neuilly, France, was dis cussed. The chapter members are giving informal social affairs, from which funds are derived to secure their pledge toward the John B. Gordon bed, also at Neuilly, France. The cost of maintaining this memorial is S6OO per year. The chapter pledged its aid in sell ing Thrift Stamps, the campaign to ye pushed vigorously next Tuesday afternoon. The other are also asked to help, each one being given one ward of the city to canvass. Plans for Memorial Day were dis 'cussed and will be perfected in a few days. The following entertaining 1 pro gram was rendered: “America” —Chapter. Paper, Jefferson Davis—Mrs. R. N. Etheridge. Vocal Solo—Miss Helen Carmi chael. Paper, Alexander H. Stephens— Mrs H. M. Fletcher. Instrumental Solo—Miss Lois Biles “Dixie”—Chapter. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. B. F. Watkins. Make your old hat new with COLORITE. Car michael Drug & Book Cos. Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove’s. The Old Standard Grove’s Tasteless chill Tonic ia equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives cmt Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Euilds up the Whole System. 60 cents. FRIDAY, MARCH IS, 1918 PaulNo len&Co. Fresh Florida Vegetables Green Cabbage, New Irish Pota toes, Celery, Lettuce, new Onions, Sweet Potatoes. In fadt we have the goods at the right price. Six kinds. Received by express every day. Fancy New York Full Cream Yellow Cheese 35c per lb. Pancake Flour 15c per pkg Buckwheat Flour 15c per pkg Kingans Break fast Bacon I lb. pkg Maple Syrup 40c per Bottle Butter Nut Vic tory Bread. Received daily. When in need of any thing good to eat come to see us or phone. We deliver your order now. Paul Nolen & Company Jackson, Georgia PHONES 24 g 60 WE DELIVER NOW tii 'Xp \ff p •ntx&f gfa ■& S