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The Douglas Enterprise
VOLUME XXXVIII, NUMBER 36
PROMOTION LETTERS
HI BHU TEAM REG.
Promotion letters for the Douglas
High School football team have been
received and will be distributed to
those who are entitled to them within
the next few days at a formal occas
ion in the form of a party, at which
all the players and their sponsors will
be invited.
The Douglas Hi team has made a
nost deserving record during the last
term, having started in an absolutely
raw team, every one except two far
below the weight in other high school
teams, a consequence of which they
lost every game except the last, but
steadily gaining in their excellence
until they won, and at no time did
they lose moral, but fought on with
renewed spirit, losing like good sports
and playing the cleanest game in the
circuit as reported by other teams.
Professor Herndon who has had
charge of this team and Mr. Snead
their coach when Prof. Herndon was
not with them, have seen good mater
ial in this team from the very start
but being so much underweight, they
have known that it would require time
to develop them, they have taught
them patience and persistence and for
the next three years it is confidently
expected that this team will make a
fine showing on the field.
At the beginning of the past sea
son, Prof. Herndon bought uniforms
and .helmets for the boys, expecting
to make a campaign for the funds,
but the boys made such a poor show
ing for a while, it was thought best to
postpone this campaign until they
made a better record. A committee
from the Chamber of Commerce wa•
appointed !x> make this campaign, hut
it is likely they Will wait uni.l after
the holidays now to go out and get
this money, which is about $175.
CANTATA RENDITION
BEAUTIFUL EVENT
On last Monday night at the audi
torium the fiist entertainment of the
Christmas season was given ty a choir
of nine voices: Miss Blanche Had
dock, Mrs. Simon Peterson-, Mrs. John
Bankston, sopranos; Mrs. W. F. Bron
son, Mrs. A. W. Haddock, altos; Mr.
A. S. Bussey. Mr. J. C. Relihan, ten
ors; Mr. Simon Peterson, Mr. W. S.
Connor, bassos, and Mrs. Thomas A.
Dixon, director and accompanist. The
program consisted of a cantata in
three parts entitled “The King Com
eth”. Because of other entertainments
in the city on this evening, the crowd
was very small.
Those who were there, however, ex
pressed themselves as having been not
only entertained but as having wit
nessed a high class and, at the same
time entirely understandable, musical
composition rendered ia a most finish
ed and artistic manner. The solos by
Miss Haddock, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs.
Bronson, Mr. Bussey and Mr. Relihan
gave evidence of deep feeling and a
knowledge of vocal technique. In the
men’s quartette expression, perfect
tempo, and unity of attack, were such
as are at the command of only prac
ticed singers.
The ensemble work also elicited
much favorable comment for its in
terpretation and finish.
“Why the Chimes Rang” and “The
Angel and the Shephedrs”, a cutting
from Lew Wallace’s “Ben Hur”, read
ings by Miss Gaffney and Mrs. Simon
Peterson respectively, were done most
exquisitely and impressively for these
ladies are readers of extraordinray
ability such as few towns the size of
this can boast.
A tableau arranged by Mrs. Sidney
Stubbs and entitled “The Nativity”
was a fitting conclusion to the pro
gram. There was the hay-trewm
stable,’ the Babe in the manger, the
Mother, Joseph, the little St. John,
shepherds, and hovering angels, while
the strains of “Holy Night”, played
by Mr. Peterson and Mrs. Dixon, on
violin and piano, were barely audible.
Over all was the purple haze of night
changing, first to amber, then to ros
eate dawn, the effect being one of
grandeur, solemnity and awe. Many
of the audience at this entertainment
have asked for a repition and, in case
this suggestion should be acted upon,
it is hoped that more of our citizens
will avail themselves of this added
opportunity.
c C'/>e Enterprise ‘Pulishhes the Legal of the dtp of Douglas, Coffee Countp and Countv Commissioners
DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS
ORGANIZED HERE
With the organization of the Doug
las District Committee of the Oke
finokee Council, Boy Scouts of Amer
ica, Scouting in this community takes
on new life and will undoubtedly
prove a most important factor in the
boy life of the city and county. The
District Committee will be an integral
part of the Okefinokee Council, which
comprises seven counties in this sec
tion of the state .with headquarters at
Waycross. A trained worker is em
ployed by the council and will visit
Douglas regularly, keeping in touch
with the local organization and with
the Scouts themselves. -
Mr. Fred Brewer has been named
as Scout Commissioner of the Oke
finokee Council and will work in close
cooperation with the Scout Executive,
Chas. N. Wilson of Waycross. The
office of Scout Commissioner is a very
important one and one which requires
a very active and much interested
worker as incumbent, and officials of
the council feel sure that Mr. Brewer
is the right man for the place.
The Douglas District Court of
Honor was formally organized at a
meeting held Monday night. This
court will pass upon and approve all
first class tests and merit badge ap
plications. It will meet monthly and
its sessions will be open to the public.
As now constituted, the Douglas or
ganization follows: *
The Boy Scout movement has been
reorganized in Douglas under a call
from W. R. WUson, the meeting be
ing held at the Chamber of Commerce
last Friday.
Mr. Wilson was elected chairman
of the meeting and chairman of the
Local District Committee, as follows:
W. R. Wilson, chm., W. T. Cotting
ham, T. H. Clark, S. J. Stubbs, J. R.
Slater, C. W Minor, T. B. Stanford,
H. C. Whelchel, Fred Ricketson, W. R.
Frier, R. H. Sapp, J. M. Thrash, John
Greer, O. H. Hixon, E. J. Barclay, A.
P. Darby, W. 11. Bone.
After a thorough discussion of the
\v*rk, the following were elected
Troup Committee: S. J. Stubbs, chair
man, J. M. Thrash, W. T. Cottingham
and W. R. Frier.
Mr. Fred Benver, Dr. Whelchel, T.
B. Stanford, W. R. Wilson and Dr.
Clark were elected a committee on the
Court of Honor.
John Slater, E. J. Barclay, W. 11.
Bone, Dr. Clark and Rev. Mr. Minor
were elected to the Finance Commit
tee.
W. R. Frier, Fred Ricketson and
Mr. Snead were elected Publicity
Committee.
It was decided that only one troup
would be organized for the present.
Headquarters for the district will be
at Waycrcss,
Mr. Fred Brewer is Scout Commis
sioner or head of the whole scout
movement in the district.
ATKINSON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE GIVEN BOOST
The Atkinson county Chamber of
Commerce now has one thousand four
teen dollars pledg*ed for its support.
Among those taking ten member
ships eacr are: Dan Wall, Joe Mc-
Donald, G. F. Mcßanie. Sr., B. G.
O’Berry, Sr., Y. 0. Matthews, N. M.
Tippins, A. T. Minchew, William
Smith, W. B. Kirkland and E. C. Hen
derson.
Among those takng five member
ships each are: Mis. Bertha Kirkland,
Miss Marie Roberts, Miss Ethel Tur
ner, A. W. Haskins, J. W. Greer,
Slater & Moore, Jeff Ricketson, N. E.
Harrell, B. S. Malone, D. S. Thomp
son and Jesse G. Williams.
Those making addresses at the or
ganization meeting were Mayor B. T.
Allen, Rufus A. Moore, of Douglas,
John R. Slater, president of the Geor
gia Association, and John W. Greer,
of Douglas.
MISS CHRYSTELLE FIELDING
WINS PRIZE GIVEN BY CITY
Yesterday afternoon, during the
time of intermission of the band con
cert, City Manager P. P. Pilcher, pre
sented the prizes to the winners of
the various contests for beautification
work, in accordance with the opinion
of the judges in each division. High
school —lst prize $5.00, Miss Chrys
telle Fielding, presented by First
Nati nal Bank. Kissimmee (Fla.)
j Valley Gazette.
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA, DEC. 17, 1926.
SURE THERE’S A SANTA CLAUS
WEST GREEN CHAMBER
It DISCUSSED PUNS
The West Green Junior Chamber of
Commerce held a very interesting
meeting last night at the little school
house on Main Street. President J.
H. Green presiding and Mr. Nance
acting secretary.
Superintendent Tanner and Secre
tary Greer were present in the meet
ing and rendered help in solving some
of the questions brought up.
The first thing under discussion
was the welfare work which has been
organized in the county. It was
thoroughly explained and committees
were appointed to work out the detail.
It was decided that the district would
be able o take care of all the destitute
in the matter of Christmas baskets.
Then it was decided to build a dis
trict courthouse in place cf the one
that has grown old and delapidated.
A committee was appointed to han
dle this matter to completion.
The question of pulling down some
old buildings that are an eye sore
and a menace to safety. It was final
ly decided to pull them down.
The question of a community park
was brought up and this was deferred
to a later meeting.
The matter of seating the auditor
ium of the new school building.
Enough funds are in sight to finish
the building and equip it except the
auditorium seats. It was finally de
cided to appoint a committee to go
ahead and get the seats as soon as
the building is ready.
The Secretary, was called on to ex
plain the milk proposition and the
indications are that West Green com
munity will take an important part in
this development.
INTERESTING Y. W. A. MEETING
The Young Woman’s Auxiliary, of
the First Baptist Church held their
regular monthly meeting at the home
of their leader, Mrs. B. 11. Tanner, on
last Tuesday evening.
Miss Kate Outen presided, and in
a most interesting manner disposed
of the business. Miss Nancy Bennett
had charge of the program and a
Christmas pageant was presented.
The members were delighted to have
little Misses Rose Tanner, Rudene
Grantham as visitors, and who very
beautifully presented a Christmas
dialogue.
At one end of the large sun room
was placed an attractively decorated
Christmas tree which was laden with
gifts for the members of this organi
zation, and Mr. Earl Parks, acting
for Santa Claus presented the gifts.
At a late hour a delieious salad
course with coffee was served. Mrs.
Johnie Jardine, Mrs. Laura Joiner,
and Miss Kate Outen were hostesses
for the evening.
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111. A PARKER SHIES
PEAGAN INFORMATION
A nvbvemetit is on foot to set out
about 500 peian trees in Douglas, and
the promotion of this great move is
due to Mr. Marion Parker, of the Ri
voli Theatre.
Mr. Parker has some kind of a
connection with a la:ge pecan indus
try near Albany and is able to an
nounce that any one desiring trees
for their home or any vacant lot they
nay have, can g:t same all set out,
for $1.75 each. It is a tree and not a
sprig, and about two years of age.
Ah eadylnany trees have been sold
and are in the ground. Many of the
vacant lots around town jiow have
these trees on them, and it will be one
of the best possible moves to make to
beautify your lot as well as having a
profitable tree which increases in val
ue as the years go by.
If anyone is interested in the move,
and everybody should be, see Mr.
Parker, and he will explain everything
and give you valuable information
concerning this great industry.
FOURTH WEEK OF
HAGGARD CAMPAIGN
The Ilaggaid Revival is now in its
fourth week and no definite announce
ment has been made as to when it will
dose, while it probably will close
with the services of Sunday night.
The prayer meetings ever the city
continue to be held daily and much
personal work is being done. Many
additions to the various churches of
the city have been made during this
four weeks meeting. The crowds are
large at every service and the interest
continues as the services go on. There
is a possibility that the meetings con
tinue for another week but a definite
announcement is expected from Dr.
Haggard concerning this.
MANY VEHICLES TRAVEL
WAYCROSS DIV. ROADS
The State Highway Department to
dey released the figures snowing the
average number of vehicles traveling
the highways in the Waycre.es Divis
-01 each day duri lg Novemb ■;
These figures show: Wave.-os -!ld>-
arlville, 1461; Waycross-Abna, 905;
Aay ’rnrs-Folkston, 547; Dugia- -
Ocilla, 309; Alma-Douglas, 275; Way
cross-Homerville, 275; Jesup-Bruns
wick, 250; Pearson-Tifton, 220; Alma-’
Hazlehurst, 212; Brunswick-Jackson
ville, 208; Baxley-Lane’s Bridge, 125:
Baxley-Jesup, 124.
By A. B. CHAPIN
LARGE STOCK FARM
ID BE OPPERATEO
Mr. J. C. Patterson a real estate
dealer of Miami, Fla., has purchased
the estates of C. M. nd J. L. Wilcox
located s'x miles northeast of West
Green in Coffee county, consisting of
five lots of land, about 2500 acres?
It is the plans of the management
to operate a stock farm and ra sa
hog's and goats, giving most of the
time to hogs.
The manager of the property, Air.
II nry Roe, is already on the job, and
has purchased between 75 and 100
blood sews and several registered
males.
It is the plan of the management to
raise rye, tape, oats, peas, peanuts
and chufas for hog feed.
Quite a number of tenant families
are already on the property and others
will come later.
Mr. Roe expects to have 1000 or
1200 head of hog’s ready for the mar
ket by September.
West Green and community are
much enthused over this big stock
farm, as it will be a fine example for
others to follow in live stock farming,
which ’everybody believes will be the
big money making business of the
county.
DOUGLAS CHAPTER NO. 49 R. A.
M. ELECTS OFFICERS FOR 1927.
At the last regular meeting of the
Douglas Chapter N(). 49 R. A. M., the
following officers were elected to
serve for the next year: Jno. M. Hall,
H. P.; A. L. Ponder, King; S. M.
Moore, -Scribe; Geo. T. Saunders,
Treas.; 11. F. Stirewalt, Secty.; P. O.
Kohn, C. II.; H. G. Fussell, P. S.; H.
A. Veal, R. A. C.; 11. M. Lcve, V. 3rd.
Veil; I. O. Wilson, 2nd. Veil; J. H.
Calhoun, Ist. Veil; E. R. McClelland.
Sentinel.
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Baptist Sunday School will have
a Christmas tree on next Thursday
night at 7:30, at the church. Prepara
tions are being made for an enjoyable
evening, when Santa Claus will be
present to talk with and deliver his
gifts to the children of the school.
A beautiful musical program and
play is being rehearsed for this oc
casion under the direction of Mrs.
Bronson, Mrs. Jardine and Miss Outen.
Mr. W. R. Frier and Julian Frier
left this morning for Forsyth where
they will attend a reception at Bessie
Tift College tonight. They, with Miss
Marjorie Frier expect to leave For
syth Friday morning for Atlanta for
a short stay, returning to Douglas
Saturday night.
sl-50 1 YEAR IN ADVANCE
IVELfJBE COM. GIVE
PLANS FOB WORK
Reports in the Chamber of Com
merce up to thet ime of going to press
indicates that the Welfare Board is
getting in fine shape for handling the
Christmas Baskets and if the lodges,
fraternities, clubs and individuals do
what is expected of them, there will
be enough funds in hand to send every
needy family in the county a nice bas
ket for Christmas.
Families reported in each district
and the number of persons are as fol
lows: 'fne Ambrose idstrict not yet
reported. Broxton district reported
17 families with 64 persons. Bridge
town district 11 families with 36-per
sons. Nicholls district 18 families
with 60 persons. West Green district
2 families and 2 persons. Douglas
d:tnct 20 fam.lies with 90 persons.
This makes a total of sixty-eight
families with 252 peisons to be serv
ed. Of course, this is not a total, for
although all reports of the needy were
supposed to be sent in by last night,
it is likely that some have not yet
ariived in the Chamber.
The amount of money collected up
to the present has not been reported
in any of the districts except the
Douglas district. The amount for the
Doug..as district was $246 this amount
being largely from individuals. Few
of the lodges and fraternities and
clubs have yet reported and the col
lection will* go on for two or three
days yet, the collections to be in the
hands of the treasurer or the district
chairmen by the 20th.
Most of the districts are handling
their own funds, their own buying and
their ewn ditr.bution, and the funds
for these districts are being sent to
the respective chairmen who are as
follows: Ambrose district, Mrs. Reba
Ph.llips; Broxton district, Eric Moore;
Bridgetown district, Leon Vickers;
Nichclls district, Mrs. Fisher Kirk
land; West Green district, L. L. Den
ton; Douglas district, T. A. Dixon,
treas., Mrs. M. D. Dickerson, chm.
Reports of those needing help that
have been sent in by the schools, min
isters and others, have been copied
immediately and forthwith sent out
to the district chairmen for investi
gation and for their service in distri
bution. So that every district chair-
man will know by the 21st how many
he will have to erve in his district,
how much money he will have to han
dle it with and just how much he
can spend for each basket. It is hop
ed that each one cf the districts may
secure enough “hinds to send out a
five dollar basket, exclusive of clothes
that may be conti ibuted exclusive of
cash, and all funds over and above
that will be held in the treasury in
the permanent use of the Welfare
work in the county. In some cases
of special need, additional funds will
have to be expended for clothes.
Committees to handle the buying,
the preparation and distribution of
the baskets on Christmas Eve day
will be completed within the next day
or two, many of them have already
been appointed and everything will be
ready for the young people to carry
the baskets to the addresses on that
day.
The young people will be instructed
to go out to these homes with cheer
fulness and a Christmas spirit and to
be tactful in carrying this spirit to
the people they visit. In some cases
it has been suggested that they may
dress in Santa Claus costume and
make it all the more realistic.
In the Douglas district, Mrs. Dick
erson is calling for voluntary workers
to meet her on Thursday, Dec. 23 at
the vacant store next to the Union
Banking Co., where the goods will be
assembled, prepared and sent out
from. It is planned that the other
districts will have similar arrange
ments for their own work.
FAITII.
Faith Taught by a Story—Marion
McCarty.
Repentance and Faith—Miss Miza
Roan.
Scripture Stresses Faith —Miss
Lucy Poston.
The Great Faith Chapter—Miss
Alice Harris.
The Kind of Faith That Saves—
Miss Kate Outen.
Every one is cordially welcomed
and invited to come to the B. Y. P.
U. next Sunday at 6:30, where Fiath
will be presented.
Mis. C. 3. Porter, of Brunswick, is
sheading some time in the city with
friends.