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r\fl"\ YLD OV/\'/? IARAGRAPIS " !a Case of Fire Phone 5 000 ool doeddo oo gty W (olonel Carey A. Hardee, presi- ;¢ of the First National Bank of « 0ak, and also one of the lead- embers of the bar of middle a, is in the city as a delegate e State Bankers’ convention. ynel Hardee is a representative of t progressive type of Florida enship, a native of the State, ang Jhr( up-to-date, successful man sfiairs who has made hig way to Lth and prominence by his own Jity, character anq energy. {ir. A. E. Shannon, who spent the o or in Lakeland, wrote from his in Michigan that he wishes he i in Lakelaad ag it is snow- ) there at the time he was {The following is the cast of char- (SERIGR PLAY W MONDAY NiGHT The proconds of the play Monday nizht by the Seniors and the concert of the Rolling College Glee Club on Tuesday night will be used in fin- ishing paying for the piano now in use at the present building, and to start a fund for the purchase of a new piano for the new building to be erected on Lake Morton. The house will be crowded at both of these entertainments, for both will be of the highest class and well worthy of a most liberal patronage. The seniors of the Laveland higii school are rehearsing daily for th: play, “Too Many Wives,” which is to be the first of several entertainments which will mark commencement week. This play, which is to be giv- en next .\Iondny night at the Audi- torium, is being coached by Mrs. A. B. Lovell, which g a guarantee that it will be splendidly put on. acters: John Sheppard, M. D. doctor)—Lloyd Hooks. Lieut. Andrew Merry. R. N, (A young (His tiing. The trouble is that when % have ideal weather here the vis- » imagine it is pleasant at home igo back too early. 1o Telegram is informed that it b, mistaken when it “killed off” ; McHenry, the band leader, yes- fiiay, and we are sincerely glaq it [:not the gentleman in question, b um we are pleased to learn is well % happy in Boston. Upon receipt i:he letter we made inquiries of a ble person who knew Mr. Mec- v well, and he verified our opin- 1 to the person in question, but “vere later informeq tkat we were mken in the party. sponses to the Telegram's call istance for Mrs. Scally, the lady who is critically ill and in have begun to come in, and Meol sure that a sufficient sum be secureq with which to pro- © her with the comforts and care * 1 which she should be surround- ') Several persons, who have been 22 her heretofore, are trying to ome woman who would go and :care of her, and any one know- of some suitable person for the would confer a favor by tele- tiing the Telegram ang giving us ame. No deserving person has uffered for lack of attention in d, anq we feel sure that this :woman will soon be surrounded the comforts and attention 1 should be hers. The names of who contribute to the fund o published in the Telegram. © nightgowns are needed and who wish to send same should telephone 37 in order that the be not greater than the de- - i attempted burglary was re- this morning to the police by J. M. Wood, who stated that awoke last night at 2:30 to find 2ro man and woman standing at door peering through the screen, h wag latched on the inside. uickly arose and went into an ing room to get a revolver but e Linge she returned the couple i fled. Mrs. Whoq lives in Ozone % and the only other persons in * house were her children, Mr. 14 being out of town. The police " summoned at daylight and ks around the house showe( that f negroes haq attempied to raise ral windows but without success. b Wooq declares there would e been a dead mnegro or two on porch had she had her revolver it will be in readiness hereafter L any marauders will receive a n welcome. The police have a i description of the couple and s thought they will soon be lo- ed. ‘tion. friend)—Shelton Meharg. M. Plant (A South sea solicitor) —Forrest Clonts. Tupper (The Doctor's buttons) — Lester Wheeler. Miss Susannah Sheppard maiden aunt)—Esther Heath. Flora (His bride)-—Gladys Wilson. Ruby, Pearl (Mr. Plant’s “pre- cious jewels”’)—Georgia Lanier, An- nie Cargill Mayes. Mrs. O'Hara Maggie Bryant. Aurora (The maid) —Georgia Fan-| nin. Scene—Doetor's consulting room 13 Marmalads St., Pimlico. Hon. A. W. (His (The landlady)— McLearan, of Wel- e e SR helRe R S e e e e e THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAK ELAND, FLA., APRIL 24, 1914, EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES The following named pupils will graduate from the eighth grade thig year: GRADE VIII A Herman Mathias, 87 1-2 Elmer McArthur, $6. Gladys Davis, 85 1-4, Myrtle Keen, 84. Marguerite Straw, 83 1-3, Evalyn Adams, 82 3-4, Mildred Morse, 81 1-4, George Ford, 81 1-4. Elizabeth Dickerson, 80 3-4. Hazel Padrick, 79 1-4 Maude Roberts, 78 3-4. Marguerite Lumpkin, 78 1-2. Louis Slocum, 78. Lawton Ritter, 78, Dewey Brown, 76. Carrington Nelson, 7 Harley Guilford, 75. The following nameq pupils passed on ‘final examination: Kieth Adair. Ollie Miller. Otis Powell. 2dmonia Moore. Connie Butler. lgreatest friend)—Will Tlethering. lh.o?"o were sy\'uf:ll fmlures and ton. conditioned pupils in this grade. 5 GRADE VIII B Hon. Waverly Va Merry's St e L B Nannie Funk, 86.96. Redella Gain, 84.65. George Tibbals, 83.61. Grace Murrell, 82.47. Ethel Cook, 79.42. Elizabeth Meharg, 77.75. Charles Glover, 75. Effie d.ee Fletcher, 75. The following named pupils passed on final examination: Sylvia Strack. Kittie McRae. Effie Johnson. Doris Mayes. Burng Terrell. Henry Conibear. Palmer Gordon. Nell Booth. Beatrice Tyner. born, a prominent citizen of the THE ROLLINS COLLEGE GLEE State, ig in the city attending the Bankers' Association. He is much pleased with our city. Clarence Taylor, the oldest of the two bright delivery boys of the West- ern Union, hag accepted a position as operator for the Western Union at Haines City and went up this morning to take the job. He is an able operator although only about 12 years old ang the Telegram sin- cerely congratulates him on being able to command a position of this kind. the city's distinguished guests is Dr. Lincoln Hulley, presi- dent of Stetson University, who de- livereq a very able address hefore the Bankers' Association upon The Eth- ics of Banking. Dr. Hulley is one of the most eloquent men in the South ang is equally at home no matter what the topic he essays Among Mr., W. V. Knott, State comp- troller, is a prominent visitor in at- tendance on the Bankers' conven- He presenteq to the session to- day some very interesting facts rela- tive to the great growth recently of the banking interests in thig State. Mrs. C. Green, wife of the man- ager of the Auditorium and Majes- tic theaters, was operated on yester- day morning by Drs. Maynard and Moon of this city, anq is resting com- fortably at the time we go to press. Mrs. Green will go to New York as soon ag she is strong enough to stand the journey and spend a few months with relatives in that city. Mr. F. P. Henderson, of Gaines- ville, is in the city the guest of his daughter, Mrs. John F. Cox. down to treat several orange groves for the white fly, and is spending his spare time in greeting his many friends, who are glag to see him on | his occasional visits. He is|° CLUB HERE TUESDAY NIGHT The Rolling College Glee Club and the people of Lakeland will have the googq fortune of hearing, as a part of the Glee Club concert on April 28, Mr. (. K, Purdy, of New York city. Mr. Purdy is a young baritone of unusual power and interpretation. He was for a time soloist with Zieg- feld's Follies, and was for three years with the Innocents (Anna Held) Company of New York. Mr. Purdy is visiting friends in Winter Park ang has been induced to sing solos with the club for this concert. IHis renditions are a real treat to all lovers of vocal music, and we trust will be enjoyeq by many of the people of the city. LAKELAND MILITARY BAND OF- FERS SERVICES TO the U. S. IN CASE OF WAR WITH MEXICO The bang at a special meeting vot- ed to offer their services to the Unit- ed Stateg to furnish music in case war is declared with Mexico on con- ditions that they will not be called upon to be in the front ranks and furthermore when the shooting starts (or before) they will be per- mitteq to return to I.akeland immed- iately (if not sooner) but in case we are not permitted to return we will be glad to lead the army in its retreats but not the attacks. In the event of the United States accepting these conditions be it further re- effect until the war is over and es- pecially not until after the grand concert to be given by the band, gisted by the begt local talent, in the Auditorium on the evening of May 8. The proceeds of this concert will go to the fund for the erection of the band stand in Munn park. Ev- .ryone kindly keep this date in mind and watch for further particulars. LAKELAND MILITARY BAND, as- | — UDITORIUM: EAST LYNNE Yiern version of the play that iv: when others are forgotten “iches tne hearts of all. There “izhter ag well as tears. You| ( WM%“W“" MAJESTIC WMW 44'%*4'“0 S Oh, you Casmus- Oh, you “big little” orchestra. Oh, you licensed “can’t be beat” pictures. Oh, you | crackerjack show today. IN THE SHADOWS—A great 2 reel comedy drama, full to the brim with the king of acting you all like. An ‘’aq the book, now see the play. “I2ble company in an elaborate “ction, Curtain at 8:15 ; Prices 25¢, 50, 75¢, $1 | Trow— E THREE MUSKETEERS ' § reel feature. ) Beat play by the same name. Taken from { exciting story A DASHING { | tolg in an exeiting manner. { ROMANCE—A Vita- graph comedy full of smiles that | are laughs. Pricts 5c, 10c Come and have a “d * good time OH, YOU GEORGE SCHMDIT Singer, All Next Classy Baritone Week | : morning. |NEXT WEEK SR bpIOIPIPHHBDIIPIbbe m AUDIYORIUM Log Tomorrn\v — East Lynn—A modern oreatest heart play ever produced on version of the American staze. Regular road Seats on sale Wee the attraction Inesday solved that this offer does not go inl:fl graved Free. g ' FHGEDISDIGHIIDIPDIDEDIEBED DS Let us regulate your Timepiece. PAGE FIVE <4 Commumt Silver MWM%*‘&W&* 2. Has a World-wide Reputation. You the Beautiful Line We Carry. Watch Repairing is our Specialty. Let us show All goods En- Conner, & O’Steen Postoffice next door to us DEGODODOHHD DB SHBIGEPPDPH PP IGP S Gridufoed |LITTLE TOTS T0 GIVE FAIRY SHOENAKER The Fairy Shoemaker in two acts will be given by Miss Maude Stein- l meyer's and Miss Lessie Trammell's ! kindergarten pupils, assisted by five former pupils—Alice Eaton, Cleo Weeks, Claire Streater,, William No- vell— on next Wednesday evening a week at the Auditorium. Freq Eaton will be in charge of the music. The following children will take part in this beautiful play: Fairies Cleona Bates. ‘Evelyn Owens. Margaret Marshall. Christine Clough. dileen Blanchard. Francis Grether. Ruth Bryan. Margaret Jewett. Laura Pillans. Dorothy Doyle. Edna Mae Doyle. Iiva douise Tweedell. Virginia White. Sara Trammell. Ella May Holder. Ouilda Temple, L.eonard lipscomb. Thelma Hester. Shepherdess Alice Eaton, Cleo Weeks. Claire Streeter. v Nellie Sanders. Shepherds Linwood Arendell. Therm Marshall. Pete Sanders. faaa LRI TTRRXLLLLLLLLL L L 20 £ E Dr. SAMUEL F. SMITH SPECIALIST EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT %MW’*« <5 EYES ExAMINED GLASSES FITTED @WW HOURS: @ ‘:" 9710 12 A. M. vz: o @ ® 2ro4p. M g k2 3 @ - SUITE, BRYANT BUILDING <§; LAKELAND, FLA. ffi: Srdridoidor oo B m“m«vugquug.q..;nmug. —_— G BEPGEHBHH D THE PALMS s J. H. Hartzell Manager S S PROGRAM —_— Monday—Senior Play ¥ Tues Rolling Glee Club ! | Wednesda Maud Steinmeyer's ] Kindergarten play 1 | \ Thur 9th Grade Graduation | Friday—S 1ation May 8— GRAND CONCERT land Band | In which the members of the Friday Musicale will take part J ‘arren Kerrig 3 Reel Feature THE RESTLESS SPIRIT an as the Sultan |TONIGHT IS THE BIG NIGHT Bring the Children and Come j'[he Best Orchestra in the South. Play and Hear 'l 5¢ and 10c Come FEPTTIOGEODEFIEEPPOISPEE 555 Mrs. ' 3 & kY ES SW‘GMMM@M&M (oo g st 2 220 1T e b SDEDEDEGD S8 I Morton Lumpkin. Arnol Willhide. James Willhide. William Hampton. Hines Petermann. Phillip Miller. Julian Williams. Jim Wadkins. Shoemaker Arnold Willhide. Pedlar William Norvell, Chief Shepherdess- Alice Eaton. Manager Green has provided a specia]l show for the bankers at the Auditorium tonight. The well known play, East Lynne, will be presented by a capable company with an elab- orate production of this popular play. Ornaments for Summer Wear areincluded in our large stock of Beautifu! Jewelry Welhave herc everything that womankind could desire andetherc arc many useful articles that men need. If you are looking for the latest novelties at fair prices, sec our display first. PSP IbPPP FSEFB LD LER L RS DU B T R R T e X Y T T ) H. C. STEVENS JEWELER LAKELAND, FLA. BE G EPBEBERBE DB EEDBH DD BHDEGDEGEDDBDDDD DG FRIDAY APRIL 24 ONE NIGHT ONLY EAST LYNNE The World’s Greatest Emotional Drama Presented by a Competent Company, adapt- ed from the Famous Novel by Mrs. Henry Woods. 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