Evening Star Newspaper, February 10, 1923, Page 16

16 1.5 FARMCONDITONS - HELD B! INWORLD Prof. E. 6. Nourse Tells Zonta _Club Luncheon Industry Needs Closer Co-Operation. “Anterican agricultural conditions &re entirely different from the agri- cultural conditions of ail other coun- tries in the world, and the United States has attained a higher standard ©of living for rural dwellers than has ever been attained anywhere else at ¥ time,” said Prof. E, G. Nourse, merly of Towa ate Agricultural College, who has just come to Wash-|| ington, in addressing the members of the Zonta Club of business women &t their weekly luncheon, In the Men's City Club Sunday ° sfternoon. M. Nourse is now with the Institute of Agricultural I3conomics of the Car: negie Institute of Washington. tio spoke principally on the prob- lems of having farming recognized an _indu laced on the ne level with the steel and coal ries and of the development of systematic progress in lhies and close co-ope ation between the trained specialist and the individ- | ual producer. Problem of Oatx Crop “One of the most interesting cases that illustrates the subject of agrl- oultural economi is the problem of the oats crovs of lowa and surround- tes of the middle we: ” d urse. In days of hor: and horse- 1 vehicles of all or to the development of the autemobilc, cats we catly needed, und the ¢ proved u successful product to raise ua the soil in these Now, however, the supply r exceed the demand, and em of what to raise on these udy of soil con- market and. on n the r and his state his vats blem af- 500,000 States, 213,000 o of Towsl th cultur: v commerve similar terests. TEN DWELLINGS SOLD BY D. C. REALTY FIRM Boss & Phelps Announce Series of Transactions During the Week. e wern sold during the firm of Boss ounced today. » aggregated Ten Past dwe we pe, uman tory resid rthwe: © th _street W. Phil- . rooms ad electric n nd bath lights Dorot 13th Saith and bath ¢ hot-water h MeKinley street, Chevy David Wiener. The house, construction with rooms and bath, b lectric lights and other house Chase. of frar finish, b water 1 conveni A Loy 13 10th street north- Ileights, owned by bid to Ralph has six rooms. | for | inproved KEory 1o b lights A 1t 605 Rock Creek ¢ owned by O. G. Re scd by Sarah M. housa which has six ath, electrie lights and furnace heat, it will be held for an investment Petworth John W. Brav 1 a house just ompleted by v 2323 3d_stree northeast, to Frank J. Wagoner. Thi is a colonial type house with front porch. It is heated with a furnace and has electric lights. Max Fishman at 1145 Sth 3. Taylor. 100ms and latrobe. the property A home te street northwest, s Brett to J brick const two baths, lights. Dr. George It Lyman sold his resi- dence at 5504 37th street in Chevy Chase, to Charlotte A. McCulloch. This is a detached house of frame and shingle construction, having eight rooms and bath, with 2 garage. WILL PRESENT TROPHY. Cup Won by Rifle Team to Be Given National Board. The trophy won by the United States rifle team at Milan, Ttaly, in 1922 In competition with rifle teams represent- ing the countries of Europe will he for- mally presented by the captain of that team to Col. Walnwright, assistant sec- vetary of war, as president of the Na- ard for the Promotion of Rifle at a meeting of the National tion of America at the New est. to P. z has heated n is six by dw bath and at 1753 Church was sold for Ellen Yglesi It is of tion, having ten rooms, iot-water heatand electric Willard Senator ookhart of Iowa, presiden. of the latter association, has invitea Secretary Weeks and other high off cials to attend the meeting. URGE WAR RISK PLAN. Representatives of the United Span_ ish War Veterans appeared befors the Housc commerce committee yester- day to urge extension of the benefits of the war risk insurance and voca- tional rehabilitation acts to disabled veterans of all wars. agricultural | & i man. vis bought a three: stucco | sold a frame house! { The new owner will remodel | next Wednesday evening. | REAL ESTATE. dent, Mrs. Edith L. Phelps, was re- |last year, has proved a great success, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, NKBRUARY 10 1923. News of the Clubs Wemen's City Club.—The Suffrage committee will be hostess at tea to- morrow afternoon from 4 to 6. Re- celving with Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell, chairman, will be Mrs. Mary C. Mc- Closkey, Miss Florence Fraser Stlles, Judge Mary O'Toole, Mrs. Theodore Noyes, Mrs. Harwood Read, Mrs. Harold Paul Parks and Miss Mary Beckham. Since February 14 falls on Ash Wed- nesday, the Valentine dance of the en- tertalnment committee will be given Monday at 9:30 p.m. Cards may be ob- tained at the clubhouse. The subscription dinner of the busi- ness and professional women will be held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. This is artists’ night. Miss Marie Saunders will preside. The civies rection will meet Thurs- day at 8:30 p.m. There is to be a musical program, followed by a talk by Miss Laura Lindiey, with “Prohibi- tion™ as her subject. Mrs. Laura A. Bradley, chairman of the luncheon committee, announces a special luncheon for next Saturday at 1 p.m. Miss Mary Windsor, a lecturer, active In various women's movements, and recently returned from « trip through central Europe, will be the honor guest and speaker, her subject being “Germany, France fand the Ruhr.” Each club member is privileged to bring two guests. The entertainment committee pro- »s a recital for February 19 at 30 pm. Miss W. J. Black is to give reading_and recitations and Miss iHelen Barbee, mezzo soprano, will ing. The | Club choru of Mrs. Rub every Saturday Wome! City under the leadership Smith Stahl, meets jat 4:30 p.m The French section meets on Tues- days. the diners at the French table in the grill at 6 o’'clock and the mem bers of the o ion circle 7 pm. Mme. both the table and the Cercle meetings. Through the generosity of her executors, the club library has ac- jauired many volumes from the library {of the late Mrs. Mary A. Lockwood. | The College Women's Club.—A {bridge luncheon is being held at the club this afternoon under the zusplces ommittee, of which | Saunders is chairman umittee gements of the affair consist Joseph C. \Zirkle, chairman, Harrls Baldwin, Mrs. Howard Vichols, {Miss Margaret Evans and M Nevins. | "“At the weekly tea on Monday Dr. Charles Moore, chairman of the ational Fine Arts Commission. will peak on “Some Problems in Wash- gton’s Improvement.” This will be | lustrated by lantern siides. The | wives of the members of the District !committee in Congress have been in- fvited as special guests. Mrs. Leroy iT. Vernon will preside at the tea table. { “Saturday, at 12:30 p.m. there will ibe a luncheon at the clubhouse, with {drs. V. K Chestnut ting as chalr- L Miss Hermine Schwed, fleld { secretary of the National Association {for Constitutional Government, will Ibe the guest of honor, and will discu: “The Conversion of a Parlor Socialist.” | Reservations should be made through rs. Pickett at the ciu i Mrs. Karl Fenning, a § | graduate. has been chos jof section 3 of the club, to take the {place of Mrs. Martin A. Morrison, | iresigned as section der becau {of the press of other duties. Through this position Mrs. Fenning becomes a :member of the executive board. Mrs. |Leroy T. Vernon has been appointed chairman of committee In charge of the annual banquet, for which exten- sive plans are belng laid. 2ith College 7 as leader American Association of University Women, headquarters and club, 1634 1 street—Reservations for the pre-len- ten dance, to be given at the club {Monday_evening, mav be made until 3 p.m. Monday Dancing will begin afterncon tea will be Iv in the loung Chickering will preside 1 program to he given the club at 8:30 p.m. Saturday Mr=. George Walson. planist, will be assisted Ly Ruby Potter, soprano, and Margaret Mansfleld, violin Washington, D. t Jewish Women Story : v Dr. Valeria Parker, n of the racial hy { committee of the Congress of Mot Parent-Teachers' Assoclatio noon at 2 { Tenwile. i Thera will also be opportunity to meet Mrs. Willlam Wolf Smith, leader of the class for the study of child na- ure. Any one interested in this program s cordially welcome Street Short Story Club.—Those braved the elements to be present at the monthly meeting of the eclub Tuesday evening were well repaid hy the program Mrs. Gertrude Bucking ham Thomas had provided. A sketch of Fanny Hurst and her work was read by Mrs. Virginia Munro, who s lected for illustration her story “A Good Provider.” Miss Julia H. Hoff- man read an original story. “Dead Sea Fruit,” and Mrs. Honora Hofflinger a poem of her own entitled “Spanish Mos: The fourth chapter of the composite serial story written by Fred McLaughlin was read by Mrs. Me- Laughlin. Mrs. Harriet Harding Guthrie’s soprano was enjoyed in number of selections, and Miss Rose Ponorow, contralto, gave pleasingiy “The World Cannot Go 'Round With- out You" and “Smile and Dry Your Eves” Mrs. Elizabeth Friedman, a recent acquisition to Washington's musical circles, was the sympathetic accompanist. The next meeting of Mrs. who 1 be in charge Gertrude McKensie, March 6. The Takoma Park Civie Study Club met in the library Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The speakers were Miss Elizabeth Spomer, director of the So- cial Service League of Montgomery county, Md., and Rev. Rowland Wag- ner of Rockville, Md. A resolution was presented that a fund be started toward a Takoma Park woman's clubhouse. A resolution was passed that a committee be appointed to obtain a Takoma Park express car during rush hours. A report was made of the formation of an art section under the direction of Mrs. A. B. Gleason. A color class | street. is being formed which will be open for children and adults. The class is to meet twice a week at the librar: There will be an admission fee. dancing section was made by Mrs. C. C. Waters. The meetings will occur at the Brooke Tea House ‘the four Monday evenings of March at 8:30 o'clock. Announcements of the differerit sec- tions were made as follows: .The music section will meet with Mrs, H. E. Seldel Tuesday at 8 p.m., the liter- ary section will meet with Mrs. Law- rence V. Lampson, 6 Crescent place, February 20 at 2:30 p.m. The Bible section meets every Thursday after- noon at the library at 2 o'clock under the direction of the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Caroline Gordon is the teacher. The club vear book will be in the hands of the members within ten days. The Jr. Gov. Thomas Welles C. A. R., met at the home of Emily and Jessie Campbell, 76 T street, Friday after- noon February 2. After the usual patriotic exercises, new members were recefved and annoyncement was made of the play to be glven by the dramatic club and the party on Febru- ary 22 Mrs. Wisewell, acting president, an- nounced that scrapbooks would be furnished to all children who wished to flll them for the children's hos- pital. The Parent-Teacher Assoclation of the Wel man School met at the school Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Wisewell, president, presiding. A community center was established, under the community center depart- ment of the District public schools, to permit the formation of a dancing class to be conducted under the direc- tion of the assoclation. The Friendship Branch of the Sun- skine Society met Monday at the home of Mrs. L. W. Laudick, 3711 Ingomar street, Chevy Chase, Mrs. J. Wagoner assisted. Plans were made for the open meeting of the District branch, which will_be held February at’' W. C T. U. headquarters, 522 Sth street. The Friendship. branch 18 to have charge of this m g. Mrs. Cut- ting, vice president of the hospital branch gave a talk in regard to the work of that bLranch. = Donations were made to the Bruin Home, Juve- nile Protective Association and the Old Ladies’ Home in Georgetown. Mrs. Tom Connolly of Texas sang. Ladies of the rs recently at home of Mrs. Salmon, 1628 The officers are: Mrs. Mary S. Parker: senior Mrs. Frank Thiel; junior vie Salmon: treasurer, Mrs. Charle tiss. Mrs. Frank Armstrong was ap- pointed secretary ;. Miss Charlotte Everett, chaplain; Mrs. Myron Adame, patriotic instructor Mrs. Segar, guard. Mrs. Virginia White-Speel, a past president, was elected honorary president. Mrs. William Beck, an honorary’ president, was present at the meeting. vice, Mrs. ur- The Gamma Chapter of theNu Lamb. da Pi Sorcity met Tuesday with Mrs Le Roy Richardson, Portner apart- ment. As this was the first occaslon for the recent initiates to be with their fraternal sisters, a special pro- gram was arranged for their enter- tainment. The new memb Miss Marie Engel, Miss Mari. Mrs. Willlam M. Wilson a William M. Hanlon Catholic Women's Service Class In the history of philosophy under the auspices of the club at the Catholic Community House, 601 E street, every Tues 2 745 o'clock Second semester just opene Mrs. Grace Gordon and bons Club Girls will give & Valentine dance for the benefit of the commu- nity House, Tuesday L northwest. { Clab,— y Tuesday in the community house. open. Committee tiv and night. the Classes now 1 charge of soc nning a dinner, for St P card par Mount Pleasant W. afternoon a tea a given by the on Mrs. Lindley D. Clarl Many members, D nd friends of this called during the a were received by Mrs J. A, Rdgar Mrs, -Monday - was t the home of president officers organization ternoon and D. Clark, Julia A Mrs. O. E. Bennett and Wheeler and Lanc musical number: ing accompanied on Mrs. Lillian Karns Dr. Hunt, a native of India, spoke of the customs and needs of that country. She said that throughout India many branches of the W. C. T. U. are to be found. and that these socleties are accomplishing much | good amorg the people there Mrs, be- the pizno by The Petworth Woman's Club.—The monthly meeting of the club was held in the Petworth School building Mon- day evening. Owing to illness of the president, Mrs. T. S. Tincher, the meeting was presided over by Mrs. E. L. Griffin The resignation of the vice presi i SixTY years’ experience in the manufacture and distribution of glass for building purposes ex- clusively assures you of satisfaction in alldealings with this company. Founded 1864 HIRES TURNER GLASS COMPANY WASHINGTON, D. C. fin the aft {secure the Gib-1{} celved and the presiding officer an- nounced that the executive commit- tee had appolnted Mrs. W. S. Ryon to fill out the unexpired term. Officers and committe chairmen made reports. Mrs. L. T. Jones and Mrs. Winkel- haus gave reports of the work of the District of Columbla Federation and urged members to visit and inspect the new federation clubhouse, which is already proving a boon to both lo- cal 4nd visiting, club women. Mrs. Gable of the hospitality com- mittee reported a busy month, with many members ill. Flowers and cards of sympathy have been sent to all known sick, Upon recommendation of the edu- cational committee through fits chalr- man, Mrs. Willlam H. Boyd, the club appropriated a sum toward the pa: ment of the mimeograph which hi been presented to the _Petworth School 'by the Petworth Home and School Assoclation, the graduating class of June, 1922, of the Petworth School and the Petworth Woman's Club. The chairman of the Philanthroplc committee reported much work to do for the children's homes. Mra, Rob- inson also reported the success of the club New Year party. Yhe art committee held an exhibit of fancy work and took charge of the evening's entertainment o Journment. e D. C. Congress of Mothers and Par- ent-Teacher Assoclations.—A .com- bined meeting of all Parent-Teachor and Home and School associations and Mothers’ clubs w hold a child wel- fare day, February 20, at the Ebbitt Hotel. Tt will be an all-day meeting, With conference of the presidents in the morning and a general meeting ernoon, with moving pk tures and noted speakers. The‘lf:}ei- noon meeting is held jointly with the Child Welfare Assoclation, Mies Mary Gwynn, president. Every Parent- Teacher association should be In close co-operation with this assoclation, becauze parents shouid be sure that their children are well and strong when they start in school. The Child Welfare ‘Association cares for the child until it reaches school age, then they paes it.along to the care of the £chool. There are fifty-three Parent- Teacher organizations in the white schools of Washington. It is earnesi Iy desired that every one ig repr sented at thls union meeting. Im- portant matters are to be discussed at the morning sesslon, as this is the time for parents to prepare their bud- get to be presented to the board of education, urging cloger co-operation between parents and school officlals, T'h-— morning session opens at 10 o'clock. The afternoon at 2. The moving pictures wil) be shown be- ginning at 3:15, so that the teachers may attend. ' Tea will be served at 4:30. Public invited. A Parent- Teacher Assoclation was formed at the Morgan School Tucsday, with Mr Robert S. Bailey as temporary chai man. The school building !s in very bad condition. in_need of general repairs. There is no heat in the basement. so the toilet rooms are bitterly cold. There is a great deal of work for the organization to do The Twenticth Century Club, middle of the to limit the w Z speaker finda a capacity house at the club. During the lust few years the interest and work of the club has in- creased greatly. This is due largely to the fact that the club, through fts program committes, has been able to speakers national and in- tional fame bring the great jons of th before it. It wae that Se ry Denby of the in a rec address, first an- ¥ adopted by y, In future the ¢ision in the designation of cet. as the orth Atlantic and South Atlantic, but the flect is to known under the dignified name of the United States Navy. The s fons, of which there are also have contributed greatly iife of the club; the work of the sections constitutes the hub around which the club revolves, and as they extend their several interests, the club, as a whole, enlarges i vision Perhaps there is nothing wmore es- sential in elub life today than the knowledge of pariiamentary law T tainly nothing adds so much to the comfort and ease of a presiding officer in expediting business. How ever. this knowledge is not for the chairman alone. It is now recognized as_a fundamental necessity of each dividual club member. Women are » this urg which their independent thinkers d they find in the parli law section, an_atmosphere of interest and zeal. When a club woman once rea es that it is not, as is commonly supposed, the majority who rule, but, in reality, the minority she forthwith proceeds to learn the process by which her club is ruled The literary @ection, reorganized nt P menta was to and the second year finds it ome of the most r»ulu and flourishing sec- tions of the club. Under its fces several plays have been given, through its influence the club has suddenly awakened to the fact that it is a literary center In itself, so great has been the interest. Mrs. Phillp Sidney Smith entertained ths section at her home Monday evening. This evening, which was devoted to reviews of aiitobliographies and bio- graphies of 1922, was under the di- rection of Mrs. Edwin Smith, who Save a resume of American and for- eigh biographles.” Mrs. Frank C. Schrader, Mrs. Nathan C. Grover, Mr! John C." "Hoyt, s. Lawrence F. Schneckebier and Mrs. Albert H. Hor- ton, also gave interesting reviews. The civic section has been the medium through which the club has opened Its doors to the call for help along many lines. The members of the section are much interested in the Juvenile Protective Assoclation. Mr Ernest P. Bicknell and Mrs. Edwar B. Clark have been appointed the steering committee, to conduct the work in which the entire club is also planning to take an active part Judge Latimer gave an address Thureday morning before the sec- tion on this subject, giving great im- pulse and inspiration to the cause. The French section has grown from & very small circle, by beginners, to a large and advanced section, giving French plays each season. 3 The archeological section was among the first formed in the club, and has held the unflagging interest of the members, building up a very large sectio The parliamentary law_section will meet, as usual. at the Y. W. C. A, 1333 F street, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock. | 'The section of archaeology will meet at 1213 Vermont avenue, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock. Miss Wilder will glve a talk on the Maya calendar. The section of education will m at the residence of Mrs. Thomas W Silwell, 3901 Wlsconsin avenue. Thursday, at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Edward P. Costigan of the League of Women Voters, will speak on “Tactful Ideal- ism in Government.” y The French section will give a French performance at the Art Center. 1106 Connecticut avenue, Saturday, a 5:30 p.m. for the benefit of the Ju venile Protective Assoctation. There will be French songs, dances, music recitations and a Franco-American play, given by Mme. Jeanne Sarmes Renedict and Walter Berry. Mme Isade Bourry will sing Breton songs. The musical program w' o unde the direction of Mrs. Duff-Lewls Mme. Jeanne Sarnes Benedict and Mr. Poulain will give dramatic read- ings from Moliere. The D. C. Federution of Woman's |Wlubs met on Monday at the Hotel Roosevelt. Due to illness of the president, Mrs. Frizzell, Mrs. Grand- fleld, first vice resident. presided Chalrman of fine arts committee Mrs. Augustus Knight, announced that the committee had arranged for an illustrated lecture, to be glven by 1 Dr. Mitchell Carrol at the auditorium of the Corcoran Art Gallery, Wed- nesday. at 2:30 p.m. Subject to be the “Praxititles and Noted Venuses. Mre. John Stahl, chairman of music committee, announced that tickets are to be exchanged at the Homer L. Kitt Co.. 1330 G street Much intereat has been shown by clubs and organizations not afliated with the federation, in the success of tonight's concert at Poli's Overseas Service ] held its ry it disabled s weekly veterans in the local hos- iss Givenwilson, chairman of national memorial committee, spoke ahout the twenty-two thou- sand women who served overseas who are eligible for membership in the league. and the possibilities of their support in erecting at some future time a suitable memorial for the 187 women who died overseas in service. In the meantime the memorial com- mittee is sending to the next of kin & memorlal letter. A group of French songs were ren- {dered by Miss Mary Wheeler. Memberships in the Oveaseas League are now renewable for the year 1923, and oversecas women Who have recently come to Washington tn_by communicatin Lindsley. chairma i the ZONSTRUCTION “(30.'“- S IBUILOLLS mickinene S 14th and H Sts. N.W.—Main 7823 House Repairs & Alterations —made to your satisfaction at Specially Low Prices. Glad to gure on any work you may be considering. READY FOR Telephone C: THE ARGONNE ' On Columbia Road at 16th Street Apartments for Lease 1 room, kitchen, bath, rec. hall and porch to 5 rooms, 2 baths, kitchen and rec. hall APRIL 1st Office on Premises WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS REALTOR OCCUPANCY olumbia 4788 I e L Lo o o INSPECT NEW HOMES Farragut St. Just Ve, . (913 to 931) Adjacent to Saul’s Addition Price, $8,250 s1000 cun 2 Off Georgia Ave. Four Sold This Week ;n:a?ouhlp committee, Grace Dodge The February number of the maga- sine Issued by the national organiza- tion will appear sMortly and subscrip- tions should be sent to Miss Vesta Little, 614 E street.. Columbian Women of George Wash- fngton University.—At the meoting Tuesday Miss Miriam Morriss of the Veterans™* Bureau gave a talk on the reconstruction work in the veterans’ hospitals, emphasizing the fact that it 1s the aim of those engaged in this work to make the disabled feel that they are not excluded from accom- plishing worth while things. Mrs. 'Howard Lincoln wife of the president of the univer. sity, invited the club to make its next meeting a reception at her home, 1821 Kalorama road. It was decided to hold the annual banquet, as usual, in the apring, time and piace to be announced later. Mrs. Joshua Evans, chairman of the scholarship commit- tee. announced that the commitice had been able to assist three girls in the university by scholarships. Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyls was elected a vice president of the club to fll the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs. Myron M. Parker, whose loss the Columbian Women feel most keenly, Mrs. John T. Erwin, president of the club, presided at the meeting and Miss Elizabeth Peet introduced Miss Morriss. The hostesses were Mrs. Hen- ry Grattan Doyle, Mrs. Robert Fiske Griggs, Mrs. Thomas R. Brown, Mrs. Harold Griffith Sutton and Miss Ruby Nevins, The ways and means committee, composed of Miss Mollie B. Weyman, chairman; Mrs. Willlam E. Chamber- lin, Mrs. Shepherd I. Franz, Mrs. H. T. A. Lemon and Miss Grace Colema will be in charge of the annual Lene. fit, which is to be a “benefit card party for the Columbian Women scholarship fund,” and which will be beld at the Wardman Park Hotel Feb- ruary 26, at 2 o'clock. The list of patronesses will include the names of many prominent women who are Interested- in the university and in the Columbian Women. The Audobom Seclety of the District FiveSold Within Four Days REAL ESTATE. |TRUCK THAT WALKS LIKE MAN HAULS 6 TO 8 TON LOAD A motor truck that “walks like a man” has béen invented by a German for use in mountalnous regions, according to a report re- celyed by the Commerce Depart- ment. This truck, which proceeds on four feet, steored by an ordinary hand wheel, says the report, has a chassls set over two pairs of foot-like runners which move al- ternately. It has hauled a load of six {0 eight tons from five to six miles an hour over rough roads. The truck is equipped with a twenty-five-horsepower engine. of Columbia.—A course of bird lec- tures will be given in the auditorium of the National Museum on four suc- cessive Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.: Febru- ary, 13, “Nests,” by Dr. Paul Bartsch; February 20, “Group Relationships,’ by Dr. H. C. Oberholser; February 27, ‘Value of Birds to Agriculture,’ by Mr. W. L. McAtee: March 6, “Bird Voices,” by Dr. H. C. Oberholser. The public is cordially invited. ‘The Philo-Classics held jts current meeting with Mrs. Willlams, the president, Mrs. Knight, presiding. Parts were assigned and the third set of “King John" was read. Mrs. Wood was in charge of the program. The Rosedale Woman's Club met Wednesday at Noel House, to adopt a constitution and by-laws, the ob- ject of the organization being the general welfare of the neighborhood. The membership hopes one year from date to become affillated with the Federation of Women's Clubs. Abracadsbra Club.—Mrs. Henry Bar- rick and Mrs. Frank Ray were joint bostesses at a meeting of the club held at the New Berne, Wednesday evening. A paper on “Kindergarten Work,” was presented by Mrs. Eliza- ———m;' beth Claflin, Mrs, Melville Lindsa led in community singing, and Dr. Gains M. Brumbaugh explained the early Swiss emigration to the Ameri- cun colones. Gradunte Nursew Association—Thurs- day evening at the club house the members of the graduating classes of the nurse training schools of the District were entertained by the Graduate Nurses' Association. Miss Agnes Deans, secretary of the American Nurses' Association, spoke to the student nurses on the value and significance of nursing organi- zatiens, local, state and national, and Miss Clara D. Noyes, director of the American Red Cross Nursing Service and former president of the Ameri- can Nurses’ Assoclation and National League of Nursing Education, spoke on vocational opportunities for nurses Miss Ida F. Butler, president of the Graduate Nurses' Association, re- ceived, together with the other officert of the association. The regular pro- gram was followed by music, dancing and refreshments. This is the first effort of the kind in the District to create a closer bond between the vounger and the older nurses, and proved to be a most su cessful and enjoyable occasion. Aboy 150 student and graduate nurses al- tended. The Forest Glen Reading Club mei at the home of Mrs. K. E. Sweeney Thursday. After the usual business me-'ling’hfl'u William Miller read an article on “China.” after which Dr. George Wright, who was the guest of the club, gave a talk on *India He recently returned from India, where he spent many months. Among the better classes, he found a very: cultured people. . The educational committee has scheduled a card party (bridge and five hundred) at the residence of Mrs. Charles E. Monroe, on Church road. Forest (ilen, Monday evening, o'clock. The proceeds are for the ben efit of Wheaton School, to purchase a library. The Edwards Mothers Club held night _meeting Thursday in Edwar Sthool, when Mrs. Willlam Wol Smith gave a talk and George O'Con nor sang. 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Sample house, No. 515 Longfellow Street. To see these homes take Fourteenth Street car marked “Takoma,” and get off at Kennedy and Fifth Streets. Walk one block north to homes. Or Georgia Avenue car and get off at Kennedy St. and Georgia Ave. and walk three block: east. Owners and Builders 913 15th St. N. W., A Little Tour Through Two Interesting Homes HAT'S the best way, you'll agree, to get acquainted with yvour possible future home—make personal tour of inspection. Pending that, we’ll try to describe the out- standing features, and you can check up on the many - details that make a house worth having as a home or buying as an 4731-33 Ninth Street N.W. In the heart of th: ing section, Petworth, with pleasant, surroundings refined at modern, grow- superstructure. reception hall, carline con- Foundations are stone, with 1| First floor con living room, dini room, breakfast porch, kitchen and rooms venience and the promise of growing valde. No. 4731 is a corner house, and both 31 and 33 are semi-detached. with wide side yard, extending to alley. Houses are unusually wide (22 feet), have large lots, which, with the side yard, assure ample sunlight in all rooms. An spacious pantry—the main having beautiful parquetry floors Second floor comprises 4 bedroom: splendidly appointed bathroom, with tub and shower, and a sleeping porch This, with front porch, gives you 3 porches in all. There are all modern improvements—hot-water heat, gas hot-water heater, electric light, etc Price of corner house is $12,500 and of 4733, $11,500 OPEN SUNDAY AND EVERY DAY CKEEVER =4 GOY, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, Members Washington Real Estate Board 1415 I Street NW. New York Office, No. 2 Rector Street Antonio P. tenza, national com- mander of the United Spanish War Veterans, and Dwight H. Robinson, both of San Francisco, declared that, where necessary. adjustments could | be made in pensions so as to bring| all disabled veterans under a single zovernmental ald_systes announcement of the formation of a Choice Downtown Property Priced at Less Than Reproduction Cost Located on 16th Street Soutl_l of M Street 4 stories, English basement, stone and brick, spacious rooms, well lighted; all modern improvements and con- veniences; contains about 20 rooms and 7 baths. Wish to Announce To You the Removal Of Our Lighting Fixture Studio From 720 13th St. to Our New Home 1328 Eye St. Where we will continue to merit your confidence in our service and reliabilitv, 0. R. Evans & Bro., Inc. Frank. 6262—Frank. 6263 R R Y naziny Suitable for an embassy, diplomat’s residence, pro- fessional office, club or fraternity. y Thomas J. Fisher & Company, Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 $75.00 Month, Including Interest and Prinecipal Six spacious rooms, tile bath, bardwood floors, hot-water heat, electric douhle rear "'lflill. wide cement fromt porch. Lots 20x100 feet to 15-foot S FLOYD E. DAVIS & M 501 7th St.S.W. 353 711 T L T 2 PR L T STy MR 7 2177 2T R T P FP o S e Main R e el e