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14A DAILY PRESS, Newport Newt, Sunday, April 24, 1949 WILLIAMSBURG, JAMES CITY, YORK COUNTIES Photo i -0 Lafayette's Study Received By Yorktown DAR Chapter Thank-You-Train Gives 1 i i ii ii i.i mmtm ii i il Museum Valued Picture Yorktown, April 23. The Comte tf pation In the Revolutionary War, and his contact with Yorktown. On the reverse of the picture Is a certificate showing It to be a part of the French Gratitude Train to the American people, and a type written Identification of the photo graph. Translated from French, the latter reads: INSCRIBED GIFT de Grasse Chapter, Daughters of tne American Revolution today proudly Included In Its collection of early souvenlers a gift from the French Gratitude Train. The gift, a gold framed photograph of Marquis de LaFayette's study, was awarded the chapter by a committee appointed by Gov.

Wll-liam M. Tuck to distribute among Virginia communities the articles awarded the State from the French Thank-You Train, Mrs. E. H. Jenkins, regent said members of the chapter considered It an exceptionally welcome gift as "French gratitude train to the American people; hotel des Inva lldes, Army Museum.

LaFayette's study. The army museum In Paris of which' the first collections are due to Marshall d' Humires, grand mas ter of artillery under Louis IV, con tains a collection of arms, armor and military uniforms which has made It the most important military the photograph shows many things lion i Vi Ju Uu rjUn iT UU 3 -il V. Ox 4 rfJF i ii i mm i museum in the world which touch on LaFayette's paruci Among the most precious souve nirs Is the study of General de LaFayette (1757-1834) due to be given by M. and Mme. Rosenthal Library Open Onlv 3 Davs of Paris.

W. 1 On the left side of the photo graph can be seen the general's desk with his torch bearing three candles, his writing materials and game of chess. On the armchair are Of Each Week Gloucester. April 23. Gloucester II his hat, sword and briefcase On an English cabinet the bust library will be open only three days each week because of lack of funds, of LaFayette Is In front of two Hmmiuwi mi i lArsmtiyjedtt American flags, one of which was the librarv board of trustees has announced.

given In memory of the War of Independence by a chapter of the Effective this week the library Sons of the American Revolution will be open on Tuesdays, Wednes Maryland. The picture on the DRESS AND GOWN OF NELSON'S Gown of heavily brocaded silk worn by Mrs. Thomas Nelson while the family occupied the Nelson House In York-town. In the background, hanging against the mahogany wardrobe which houses the garments, may be seen the gold brocade dressing gown worn by General Nelson during his last illness. right of the fireplace, opposite the days and Thursdays from 12 noon to 4 P.

M. Stuart W. Jackson, president of the board. In his report spoke of the flags, Is of the battalion of National Guard of Paris, formed in 1789 un der the command of LaFayette. Importance of the library in civic life and termed It "the people's uni ENGLISH CANNON In front of the desk Is the Ene versity." It is being Increasingly lish cannon taken at Yorktown, Oct.

as a post office, and then razed by the latter building was used as a hospital following the Battle of n. 1871, by the French Regiment, uoioniai Williamsburg. iWimffiwiiirtgiiariffiittitiailii sun used for research and for a great many adults It provides the principal means of amusement, he said. The children of Gloucester use Koyai Auvergne, and offered to Methodist Dreachine In Williams the regiment after the surrender burg was done as early as 1740 by of the town to General Washing ton. ueorge wnitneia and in 1772, the first Methodist Society was organized by Robert Williams, this eroun Other articles reminiscent of La PHOTO OF LAFAYETTE STUDY The framed photograph of Lafayette's study allotted to the Comte de Grasse Chapter, DAR, in Yorktown, from the French "Thank-You Train." In front of the desk used by the Marquis de Lafayette is a trench mortar captured from the British at the siege of Yorktown.

Fayette's visit, to Yorktown is the having been visited on numerous China tea service used on the oc caslon of his last visit to the Nel Toano Will Meet Providence Forge Toano, April 23. The Toana baseball team, member of the Tri-County League, will play the Providence Forge team on the Toana diamond, Sunday afternoon at 3. occasions by Bishop Francis Asbury, first Methodist bishop. A small meet-ine house on Francis St. nrecedpd son family In the Nelson House.

Ad miral the Comte de Grasse Is rep the brick church on Market Square. resemea nv suver iustr nxvps During the War Between the States, longing to his family and by a portrait showing him as a young man In full uniform, Presented bv the library as a part of their education and are forming the habit of good reading, he added and continued that the library has been growing in extent and usefulness but Its income has not kept pace with the rising cost of operation. Bruton Heights Given Ratings Williamsburg, April 23. Bruton Heights Choir received several honorable ratings at the recent district music festival at Hampton Institute and the State Music Festival at Virginia State College, Petersburg. District rating received by the choir were: Superior Minus for mixed Five Former Pastors To Attend Dedication nis great-great-grandson, Archibald canine.

A recent addition to the Wash Ington memorabilia is a copy of the Ulster oazette announcing his death. This has been added to SUPERLATIVE DRY CLEANING SERVICE IBaiitl Box Cleaners, Inc. the section of the museum which Williamsburg, April 23. Five for includes a lock of his hair and a mer pastors are expected to be on iragment of his wedding vest as treasured personal belongings of the GENERAL LEPS HAT IN MUSEUM hand Sunday when the Williamsburg Methodist Church holds Home man. The hat of General Robert E.

Lee was given by Mrs. Fannie One of the most colorful article Burwell Nelson Mercer and arouses the interest of all in the collection Is a eown worn intone chorus; Excellent for Girl's Glee Club and Excellent for soprano solo by Mrs. Thomas Nelson when visitors to the Comte de Grasse Museum. coming and Dedication Day. The church, now debt free, will be formally dedicated Sunday night at 8 by Bishop W.

of the Virginia Methodist Conference who will also preach the sermon. Former pas board members and their wives will be hosts and hostesses at an open house In the church. The present and former pastors and other visiting officials will be guests at dinner of Mrs. E. D.

Saunders on Harrison Avenue. Also expected to be present for the occasion is the Rev. H. B. Lipscomb of Portsmouth, superintendent of the district, and R.

M. White of Richmond, executive sec ner nusoana was a general on WfLAhinfftnn'n staff trA it. by Leila Randall. Miss Clerta Collins of Virginia u. v.

un uic anil I time governor or virrim. magazines. Also mucn wee toaay Of hrnmiprt uir modes, the sleeve tops are stif R. P. WALLACE State College and Mrs.

Carol Pitts of Maryland served as adjudicators tors expecting to return are Dr. H. B. C. CREASY as any in this year's Easter parade, to lve a broadened shoulder the gown was worn over a oniuorf eIIecl petticoat of cream colored satin Hanging In the Custom House, and made with a short stif fpnpri near the dress, Is a picture of Gov retary of the board of education of the church.

peplum effect In the back that por Nelson's great-granddaughter, has a striking resemblance to the Mrs- fanny Burwell Nelson Mercer The Williamsburg Methodist for choral and solo work for State Music Festival at Virginia State College. The following ratings at State Festival: Excellent for mixed chorus; Excellent for soprano solo by Lelia Randall and Good for mixed chorus. The choir will make Its next appearance at the Williamsburg Community Festival which is to be held on Sunday afternoon. May 1, at picked by Jefferson Davis, on July 4, 1866, while held in Fortress Monroe as a prisoner of war." The Custom House building In which these articles are displayed is said to date back to the first decade of the 18th century. It is the property of the Comte de Grasse Chapter, DAR, and with the assistance of Mrs.

Arthur Kelly Evans has been restored to its colonial appearance. The museum which Is open to the public on special occasions is expected to be opened during Garden Week this year. illustrations in todav's fashion wearing tnis ores. From tnis pno E. Cromer of McKendree Methodist Church at Washington who was pastor when the church was built, Dr.

L. F. Havermale of Market Street Methodist Church at Winchester, the Rev. T. J.

Hawkins of Danville, the Rev. A. B. Clarke of Richmond and the Rev, W. L.

Murphy of Oceana. Sunday morning at 10, the Sunday School will be addressed by Dr. Havermale. At 11, Cromer will preach at the homecoming service while from 3-5 P. the official tograpn it wouia appear uiat it nao Church, located at the College Corner, was erected in 1926, replacing a.

smaller structure on Duke of Gloucester on what is Market Square Green. The old church was built in 1842 and just prior to Its Pine Planting: been worn over a foundation resembling a bustle more than the side-hoops of the period. The pho tograph which has been colored, Machine To Be faithfully repeat the colors of the final service was damaged by fire. It was sold, used for several years dress, with Its large formalized At Darling: Farm flower design to gold, rose and Gloucester, April 23. Frank W.

U11 brocaded on a pale blue back Darling, owner of Wilson Creek 8 a FAVORITE SON' Reminiscent of a later but equally Matoaka Lake. Following this date, the choir will render several selections at Bruton Heights School on May 3. The highlights of this Spring Festival will be selections by the Second Grade Rhythm Band, the Bruton Heights Band and the piano pupils of Mrs. W. W.

Hayes. Also for the observation of Music Week, the faculty of Bruton Heights School will present one of the outstanding choirs of Virginia, "Huntington High School Choir" In a concert on May 5, at 8:15 In the school auditorium. well remembered son Is the pale gray campaign hat of Gen. Robert NOTICE! NOTICE! Tangible Personal Properly Returns and Stale Income Tax Returns Must Be Filed On Or Before May 1949 Failure to do so subjects the return to a 10 per cent penalty. Persons who have not received their tax return forms are asked to call Williamsburg 52 and forms will be mailed promptly.

Persons must file a return with the Commissioner of Revenue in the District where they were residing Jan. 1, 1948. OFFICE AT THE COURTHOUSE RICHARD. LEE COMMISSIONEE OF REVENUE Williamsburg, Virginia. E.

Lee. Slightly battered now. Its gold cord tarnished, it Is no longer the jaunty headpiece shown in early pictures of the Confederate chief tain, but It still receives the respect ful attention of visitors from both North and South. The story of 1861 to 1865 Is told In three significant items. One Is Farm at Roanes, In Gloucester County, has advised that the pine tree planting machine owned by the State Forestry Department will begin operation on his farm next week.

He expects the work to begin Tuesday. Darling has extended an invitation to all interested in seeing the tree planting machine operate, to visit at any time during the week-This especially equipped machine will set out 5 acres per day at 750 seedlings an acre. Such a machine has never operated in the county before, A. G. Birdsall, county agent, believes, although pine seedlings were planted in Gloucester County more than 20 years ago on Elmington Farm.

About the same time, seedlings were also planted on Belleville Farm. Seedlings planted in 1937 on Valley Front Farm, now owned by George M. Walker, Sassafras, are showing excellent growth. Land not being used for cropping can be planted to Loblolly pines to advantage. Birdsall said.

Norge Social Notes Norge, April 23. D. J. Handrich and children, Anne Marie and Alk-e Catherine, of Washington, D. and Van Petry of Newport News Were recent guests of J.

K. Hughes and family. Dr. and Mrs. L.

V. Henderson, who had made their home here a year and a half, have moved into their new home In Sandston. Mrs. H. J.

Broughton left for Cleveland Saturday, where she will visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Auplng for two weeks. a tiny cross of palmetto which carries the date Dec. 20, 1860, and an explanation that it was made from palmetto ornaments on the stage of the South Carolina Institute Hall in Charleston the night of the signing of the Ordinance of Secession.

A small white ribbon badge topped with the colorful stars and bars, and under it a picture of Jefferson Davis entitled "Our President," suggests the first years of a new government. The end is shown by a small spHg of grass attached to the same rose velvet ribbon which carries the palmetto. "This," says the marker," is a sprig of grass SAFETY CHEC YOUR CAR now1. I 1 v. Ii rl r-JM- 1 It I "tV i iiwii 1 i 't.

jw'- jf wi'i'iii'wivi'iiiiaji'w' 'CTWSS' i v. i i ls I I 1 I i i I- 1 V- y. i I Our Special For A Limited Time Only 6 Any Mane Var Check Tires for Wear and Damage Check Front Wheel Bearings Adjust Check Tie Rods and Ends Check King Pins and Supports Check Springs and Shackles Check Propellor Shaft and Joints Check Service Brake Adjustment Check Hand Brake Adjustment Check Front Wheel Toe-in and Alignment Check Battery, Horn, and Lights Check Windshield Wiper Operation ALL FOR ONLY SERVICE CHINA USED BY LAFAYETTE An early 18th century corner cupboard houses a part of the Nelson family china used on the occasion of the last visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to Yorktown in 1824. In the middle of the center shelf may be seen the creamer and sugar basin of silver lustre which once belonged to Admiral the Compte de Grasse. These pieces have been recently purchased from heirs of the de Grasse family MARK BEGINNING, END OF CONFEDERACY A prig of palmetto and a blade of grass mark the beginning and the end of the Confederacy.

The Jefferson Davis token is the gift of Mrs. Mary Cook Hubbard..