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stepped forward to receive the picture, and His Excellency continued.) In the name of the Department of Education I tike pleasure to present to the Frederik- sted Junior High School, for good attend- anlce, this picture of the National Capi- tol. Now I want to sav 2 few words to the tathers and mothers present, andI ask those who are here to earry the word to them that are not here. Much depends upon the fathers and mothers. If the children will do the work to the school and do it well the must have encouragement. Praise® then when they do well, and if they fail to do well do not punish them but encourage tham to do better. Find out what they are learning. (o and visit the schools and you will be surprised to find how much i: wiil helpyos. I am sometime ashamed Iysalf 10 have my bov come tc me with some probiem whichI have tc sit fora moment o consider before ] can solve it. We older people are on no equal with our c¢hiidren. It bahoves us not o be overproud of ourselves. 1 have been rav:ling ihis world - ow for one balt century and i know so very little of it. So be patient with these children, Help them along. Inguire into wha* they are doing. Go to the school and see what they are doing. Give them your heart and they will respond to it, and you will be surprised viii thoe result. Now I kpow that your program is lim- ited, «t least ine Line is limited and ycur program 1s long, and [ wiil not take up any more ol your time, but I thank you children again for inviting me to come to your entertainment. lam .coming again to see you in your school, and-now, be- fore I close 1 wish yon all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. NVIRGIN 18 2, . SERN: 0 AT CHARACTER BALL EL?:cATE AFFAIR STAGED BY MRS. MC e KENZIE A GRAND SUCCESS. Beauty And Virtue Shone In Splendor. By ASHLEY L. TOTTEN. Perhaps thie grealest success made in social aff:zirs among Virgin Island elites who reside in New York was on [hanks- giving night Nov. 24th, when two hun- dred and fifty-three of the best there are from the islands appeared at the large and spacious hall of the Boys’ Welfare Club 8 West 131st St., to take part in a character bali. With exception of those who were born here, the children of Virgin Island fami- lies, every one else was » aative of St Thomas or St. Croix. Mrs. Mc Kenzie whogstaged and pro- moted the affair is all smiles, and is con- ‘dering the repitition in the very near rure, in order to satisfy those who 2 LUy iL 2 Y 5 could not be present and who were eager to have taken part in it. The dance started at9 P. M. with a waltz ‘‘Memories of Home’’ played by one of New York’s best colored orches- tras under tie able leadership of Mr. John Richards (Violinist) of St. Croix. As the guests gathered, it was soon realized that this affair was something extraordinary froJj: every angle. First of ‘all, there were friends who met each other that could not afford the time to dance. It was their first meeting in thirty five years. Then the elaborate display of gowns was an added attraction. Beauty, the islands best, was seen there, and the young men lined up in full evening dress with which to make the affair complete, Mrs. Lily Browr of Frederiksted, and, a sister-in-law of Capt. Lewis won the admiration of the house when she ap- peared representing ‘‘Liberty’’. Miss Carrie Bernard who is described as being too ca e for anything represent- ed an Egyptian lady and so well she did, that the boys are alking about it yet. Her sister Mrs. Elsa Rutter looked so bhecoming as ‘‘America’’ that she had to make a series of introcuctions towing hubby around to ke *v the boys away. The same must be -d of Mrs. Dora Danielsen (Bglling) w.. represented Japan. Mr-. Danielsen did not surp ~e the boys however. They are quite acy...nt- ed with her sweet dispwsition, for which she has won the respect and deep ad- miration of every one, and whenever seen in public, her neatness and simpiici- ty adds in full measure to it. , Mrs. i.zzie Peebles (Lizzie Brown of Frederiksted) represented France, and e tha~ s dimrles apneared on her smiling ace, no one seemed will- ing to give hubby a fair chance to dance with her. Then there was Miss Kata Lewis, the charming little daughter of Capt. and Mrs. i.ewis who is now making her de put in society. As a Spanish girl Miss Lewis did her pari well and must be complimented. Alva Me Farlane came pretty near los- ing his little beauty whom he married a tew weeks ago. When she appeared on the floor as a Hawaiian Frincess, the boys lined up to do the kiduapping act, but a resolution drafted and signed Arthur Barnes, Jolly Dan Moorehead, Knox Heyliger and Ar- lington Totten was read and adopted, with words to the effect that Alva must be given another chance. Others seen in the party were Mr. Louis Fair and family, Mr. Henry Foss and Family, Mr Alex. Mc Intosh and family, Mr. & Mrs. Edward O’Reilly, Mr. Eugene Bough, Mr. & Mrs. John Armstrong and Mr, Fritz Irwin. TELEGRA MS. ST. CROIX STATION. Tokio, Dee. 20th.—The dreadnought “Tosa’’ was launched today at the Mit- subishi shipyards at Nagasaki Like ker sister ship the ‘‘Kaga’’launched a month ago, the ‘“Tosa’’ is slated to be serapped under the paval limitation plan agreed to at the Washington conference. Washington, Deec. 20th.—The British delegation has formally asked that a plenary session of the Washington con- ference be held tomorrow or Thursday in order that Great Britain may present its case for the abolition of the subma- rine. Calcutta, Dec. 20th. —Nearly 200 Khi- lafut volunteers were arrested today. Cases against 263 prisoners were heard by the Court. All but 7of the prisoners were convicted. Washington, Dec. 2oth.— The Senate late today passed the House Bill appro- priating $20,000,000 for the relief of the starving and distressed in Russia. Calcutta, Dec. 20th.—Much interest has been aroused by the speech of the Governor, Earl of Ronaldshay, at a meeting of the Legislative Council, con- cerning the suggestion that a represen- tative deputation visit the Vieeroy with a view to arranging a round table con- ference dealing with the non-coßpera- tionist movement. New York, Dec. 20th —A meeting of the American steamship owners associa- tion, called to plan wage cuts for Janu- ary lst, has been postponed. It was an- nounced yesterday pending the announce- ment of cuts to be made iu the wages of British seamen. The United States companies had contemplated 2 fifteen p:reent cut, while the British owners are reported to be contemplating acut of about 40 percent. ondon, Dee. 20th--The Central News Agency in Belfast correspendent today quoted Sinn Fein leaders as saying they had learned that complete amnesty for all political prisoners, including those sent: nced to death, would be arranged between the British Government and Sinn Fein effective before Christmas, if the Anglo-Irish treaty were ratified by the Dail Eireann. Tetuan Morocco, Dec. 20ih.-The vil- lage of Ayada has been captured by the Spanish forces operating in the region inhabited by the Beni-Arros tribe of Moors. Ihe operation proved difficult, the place being defended Ly a strongly entrenched enemy force which fought with great obstinacy. Belfast, Dec. 21st.——Armed gangs op- eratiug in the Limavady District of Lon- donderry, took fifteen men {rom their homes yesterday, removing them to an unknown destination. The raiders, who vere not disguised were strangers to the neighbourhood. The authorities are puzzled by the kidnapping.