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|APPORTION PROCEEDS OF BIG M’LEAN DAY Committee Chairmen Also Are Announced—Plans Promise Record Event. Special Dispatch to The Star. MCcLEAN, Va, July 7.—At the m ing of the School and Civic League the recommendation of the board of governors for the co-operation be- tween the league and the fire depart- ment on McLean day was adopted and the proceeds were apportioned as follows: Fire department, 50 per cent; league treasury. 20 per cent; {achool, 20 per cent: library assocta- PROPOSE T0 CURE INVALID CHILDREN Maryland Spegcialists Consid- er Measures to Give Expert Treatment to Cripples. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, July 7.—Throughout the counties of Maryland, hidden away on the farms and in the back- ‘Woods, are hundreds of crippled chil- dren with bent spines and club feet, who for one reason or another are Mot receiving the medical attention which would make sound and strong men and women of them. This is the opinion volced by Dr. John 8. Fulton, director of health for the state of Maryland. Dr. Fulton discussed with Dr. J. H. Mason Knox. chief of the bureau of maternity and child hygiene, meas- ures for reaching these cripples and giving them the benefit of modern sclence. Dr. William S. Baer, director of the Children's Hospital Home, probably will be asked in the fall to co-op- erate in the program. While it is not felt by Dr. Fulton and Dr. Knox | that the men now doing excellent * orthopedic work in the hospitals throughout the counties are entirely capahble of caring for the neglected ases. it is recognized thut the chief dificulty lies in bringing the crip- Dles to these men for treatment. STt 18 belleved that If the county hospitals were to arrange to that the 325 appropriated several months ago with which to buy a two- sectional steel filing case for league archives was insufficient and his au- | thorization was increased to $35. Ralph Powell, who represents the league on the joint committee with the vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church. reported that the fence be- tween the school campus and the parish hall will be erected before McLean day. Fire Escapes Urged. J. H. Beattie called the attention of [the league to the urgent need of fire lescapes on the Franklin Sherman _High School. Mr. Ball suggested ¢ jthe school's shure of the McLean day proceeds might well be used to defray this expense and President Knowles !was authorized to appoint a commit- itee to secure immediately estimates {on prices and suitable types of fire lescapes. } A meeting of the hoard of go |ernors for MeLean day and the dire {tors of the league and the fire depart- Various | MeNt was held at the home of Fire {Chief Beuttie and materiul progress | {tton. 10 per cent. Mr. Kadel reported | have Dr. Baer visit them for the purpose of diagnosing cases and out- Liring courses of treatment his lurge reputation would bring out of their | hiding places many of the cripples | that have not hitherto been reached. ! Thiz cannot be done, Dr. Fulton | pointed out, without the co-operation of the local physicians. VIRGINIA TO ACT. i 1 Publi¢ Clinics Planned for Relief| of Cripples. Special Dispatch to The Star. Va. July — Pro vinlon tu give practical relie tp crip- pled children of Virginla through public clinles in us many centers as possible is being planned by Dr.) Allen Fiske Voshell. imstructor In | orthopedic surgers in the department of mediciné at the University of Vir- &lnia, working in Co-operation with the division of eftenson of the uni- versity. In order tw glace before the public i the need of the crippled, child. Dean Charles G. Majhis, director of ex- tension,. is arranging for Dr. Voshell to spend the two weeks from July 7 to July 21 traveling about the state, lecturi nd showing moving pic- ture Olms that. present the problem sraphically. o ALEX r i ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 7 (Spe-! clal)—The summee schocl, with 150 puplls_in attendance, will open Mon- day. Reglstration for entrance closed vesterday. Subjects ta be taught tn- oclude aigebra, Latin. English, hi tory. geometry and geography. The chers are Mr. Lindsy. Mrs. Wal , Miss Ficklin and Mrs. Spring- ANDRIA. ary for a pupil to be at the school only when classes are in progress. as If Is fot possible to provide supervised study periods. | Thaq hours for the school are from 9 aw. until 1 p.m. Three additional plaggrounds are nlanned by the Alexandriz Playground Assoclation. Two are to be for white | children and one for calored chil-| dren. This will give a tetal of four| playgrounds in the city.- The onlyi playground in operation at the pres- | ent time is known as the Friends'| playground, on the nortk side of! «ueen between Washington and Co- | lumbus stretes. The playground association is planning a lawn fete in the near fu- ture to raise funds for tha work. It is also announced that the | city councll has made a substantial donation for the playgrounds.: Bank Cashier Named. - The board of directors of the re- cently formed bank at Del : Ray Arlington county, have elected: Cla: T. Brittle cashier. Mr. Brittle i no connected with the Dupont Bank of Washington. Owling to the factthat Mr. Brittle wlil not be able to sever his connection with the bank where ' he is employed, the Del Ray Bank. it | is announced, will not August 1, | During the coming week fixturés | for the temporary bank, which will be located at the Mount Vernon drug store, will be installed. 2 Deputy Grand Chancellor C. H: Pendleton and staff have installed: { the following newly eclected officers of Oriental Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythias: M. L. Beaftls, ncellor commander; E. L. Hawes, vice chan- cellor; G. E. Birch, prelate; H. V. Moore, master-at-arms; E. M. Knight, inner ' guard; .. Simpson, outer guard; S. E. Norris, keeper of rec- ords and seal; L. D. Sulllvan, master of finance; G. W. Bontz, master of exchequer, and H. E. Arnold and W, D. Jennier, trustees. The July term of the United States court for the eastern district of Vir- ginla, Judge D. Lawrence Groner pre- siding. adjourned this afternoon. sub- iect to-the call of the marshal, and the petit jury was discharged for the term. Tt 'is ‘expected that there will be specicl term of this court here next December. Two admiralty cases were taken under advisement by the court. The proposed installation of officers of Alexandria Counell, No. 5, Order Fraternal Americans, will be held July 20, it was announced today. The ceremonles were scheduled to have been held last night. Owling to the pressure of other business it wus postponed. A delegation of members of this council plan to attend the Pen Mar. Pa. reunion, which will be held August 15. and a special com- mittee was appointed to boost the trip. M. B. Harlow has sold to Howar T. Arnold and Merrull C. Lynen tho store and apartment bullding now under coudse of construction on the wouth side of King street, intersect- ing with a diagonal road. LYON PARK. LYON PARK. Va., Jul 5 cial)—THe regular fonthly mest e of the Lyon Park Civic Assoclation will be held next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the office of Lyon & Fiteh. A number of important ques tions will come up for discussion and a large attendance is urged. A suc- sor to Mr. Bartholomew, who has resigned as secretary, will be elect- ed. A, P. Payne, candidate for the state legislature, will address the meeting and’ has some interesting figures to pregent showing a com- parison of tax ratées and revenues collectéd and disbursed in a number of ooyt throughout the state with those collected and expended in Arlington county. . He is sponsor also for the movement looking taward the ineorporation of the present sewer and_water zones known as six and ten, Hugh Reld of Thrifton, -an- other eandidate for the legislature, also will speak. The campaign for street lights in the other two zones in Lyon Park is nearing completion and the board of supervisors will be asked Monday to approve the inatallation. The movement has met with unanimous approval of the residents. : Miss Blanche M. Quest of Pitts- dui Pa., 18 visiting her sister, Mrs. A.m. Kauts of ruo& -flnt. o . and Mrs. Thos. echats have as thelr guest Mrs. ia B. iver | of Wilmingten, Del 5. Weaver is Msa Mecham's sister, | | was made in planning the detalls ot what is expected to be the largest Mc- Lean this community has ever held. Committee Chairmen. The following list of committee chairmen s subject to changes and additions, but gives the personnel of the 1923 organization as corrected to July 4: Division No. 1—J. C. Storm, leader. Athletics, Arthur Murray, John Mackall. Clifton Laughlin. Co struction. J. C. Storm, T M, Corner, C. Koontz Lighting, Lewls Slagarity, W. R. Ross. H. Cummings. Ground . A. Knowles, J. . 2 Murray, 5 affle. J. H. Carper. J. . Storm, H. Magarity. Paddle wheel and darts, Hunter Mack. D. and other games. Conover, Gullford. Soft_drinks., Henr ity, Orlando Whitley. Clown, Ayers. Decrepit auto contest, Elmer nc to be | selected. Division No. $—Mrs leader. Candy and tob: Clarke. Fancy work. Mrs. A. C. Gibbs. Danctng, Franklin Gicker, sr. Dinner, Mrs. E. D. Vosbury. Baby show, Mrs. Catharine € Miss May Walters. Music, ner. Transportation, Mrs. Ella Pal- mer. Ice cream and cake, rs. C. A. Knowles. Lemonade, Mias Helen Mac- Grotty. - Division No. 4—C. A, Knowl er. Financial management. J. Harry Faryer, Ralph Powell. Ella Palmer. nningham. Grab' bag. T. M. Cor- lead- Ball, Rain {insurance, H. C. Mackall. Order and parking. Clifton Laughlin. Printing. publicity and program. Porter Mack- all. Arthur Taylor, Orlando Whitley cellaneous ~concessions, H. C. Avers. Public speaking. Wade Wells. Signs. Mrs. B. Whittig. Tuesday evening, July 10, the gov- ernors, directors and the chalrmen o all committees will meet at the home ot Mrs. Ella Palmer of Langley. ©. E. S. Installation. The Masonic Hall at McLean was filled to overflowing on Monday eve- ning, when over 200 guests attended the impressive ceremonies of the in- stallation of the new officers of Sharon Chapter, No. 63, O. E. S. The installation ritual was conducted by Mrs. Mary E. Teacham, grand lecturer of the District of Columbia, und Mrs, Louise Burkeholder of Cherrvdale, {grand marshal_of the state of Vir- ginia. Mrs. Mildred Schultze of Washington presided at the piano and her sister-in-luw, Mrs. nina Schultze, sang during the ceremony. Aftér the new awarded their insignia of office and conducted to their respective stations, Mrs. Teacham presented the pust ma- tron's jewel to Mrs. H. A. Storm. to whom so much of the credit is due for the progress made during this chapter's first year. Brother Burke- older, from Cherrydale. acted ay 1'kster of ceremonies for the social ur which followed. Mrs, Jane Jones, worthy matron of Arlington Chapter, presented to Mrs. Storm & silver carving set, the gift of Sharon Chapter, and Mrs. Turner, also from Arlington Chapter, presented her with & handsome purse. the gift of her husband and daughter. Flowers Presented. Baskets of flowers were presented to the visiting officers Koester to Mrs. Burkeholder, Mrs. Rawlings to the Mesdames Schultze, Mrs, Gorham to Mrs, Babcock, worthy matron of Harmony Chapter, who has rendered frequent assistance this past year; Mrs. Burkeholder to Mrs. | Storm,‘and Mrs. Clarke to Mrs, Whit. ley. Mr. Bulachet, past patron of Arlington county, who has officlated ‘as patron of Sharon Chapter since the iliness of G. C. Shears, was present- ed with a leather bill fold. The uests later adjourned to the banquet all for refreshments. Preceding the instal fes, Mr. and Mrs. J. tained at dinner in honor of Mrs. Mary E. Teacham, grand lecturer, and additional ‘guests from Washington, inciuding Mr. and Mrs. William Ha! lor,. Mr, and Mrs. Wililam Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downy. Great Falls Grange, No. 73§, of Forestville met. No entertainment program was arranged because of the farge amount of business on hand. ‘but ice cream was served by e refreshment committee. lh‘l‘heh!"orenfilla base ball nine de- feated the Great Falls team on the home diamond. The game was hard fought !hrouxlszou'., Forestville tri- ng. 9 to 8. N flaan Community Library Assoclation will meet at the home of Mrs. A. M. Berthiaume Tuesday, July 10, at 2:30 p.m. Boys' Class Organized. Boys' Class, No. 2, of Salem Church, Foregtvflle. George Cornwell, teacher, bhas been or ized, with the follow- ing officers: Prestdent, Alvin Sande vice president, Vernon Milstead; sec: retary-treasurer. Charles Van Patten Group 2 of the B. Y. P. U, with W. R Ross as leader, will have charge of the Sunday evening serv: fces ot the Baptist Church. Officials of the Sunday school have made ar- rangements for free bus service from Chain bridge to' McLean to carry children or aduite to Sunday school every Sunday morning. This bus will leave Rivercomb's at 9:50 am., re- turning after Sunday school. At 3 o'clock last Sunday afterncon baptismal _eervices were conducted by Rev. V. H. Council in Dead run, on the farm of F. G. Carper. The three candidates admitted to the Bap- tist Church were Mri Ernest Thomp- son, Miss Virginia Swink and Mr. rouse. .&lycn Amole, who was graduated this year from the Franklin Sherman High School, is now at the State Nor- mal School at Harrisonburg, where she is preparing herself to teach in tion ceremon- . Frech enter- the public schools of Fairfax county this fall. Alec Hunter of Lewinsville and Georgia Belle Bloxton of TFalls Church, who has been a teacher in the public schools of Falls Church, were married at Falls Church. Thi will make their home at Balls Hill, whére Mr. Hunter owns & farm. A surprise miscellaneous shower was given to Mrs. Dewey Marshall by the young Deople of Forestville her home. Mrs. Marahall, who w: Miss Bertha Van Patten before her recent marriage, was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Announcements have been received of the marriage June 25 of Margaret Phillips of Spring Hill and Porter Swink of Swinks Mill. Mise Martha Troughton, sister of s. T. M. Corner, has left for New ork oity, where she will take a sum- mer_ceurse at Teachers' College. Co- dumbia University. Stoy. Cat| Magar- | 0, Mrs. Grace | officers had been | ANGLO-SAXON CLUB {SOON TO BUILD ROAD | FROM FALLS CHURCH: [} FREDERICK CUTS BRANCHVILLE FORMS FIRE DEPARTMENT SULEED .. K v e e THKRATEZENTS} ey e New Organization Develops in Richmond as Result of Rupture. | Special Dispateh to The Star, RICHMOND, Va, July 7.—The Anglo-Saxon Club of America is to be the successor to the Ku Klux Klan, so far ap some of the members of the forner organization are concerned, certainly in this city. The recent break between the national organi- zation and the chapter or chapters here is responsible for the new or- ganization. The club will stand for the prin- ciples on which the Klan was organ- ized in this city and which at one time had a large membership, and it will proceed on the same principles as are understood to have been the basis of the first organization. One of the men ldentified with the new club, and who is believed to have been & member of the old organiza- tion; maid that the new club is mak- ing fine progress, that it will be a force in the land. and that it is the intentlon and declared purpose to do in the open the things which the Klan stood for in many ways, to advertife its meetings und to do things in an Amerlcan way, for Amer- icans. the flag. the laws, the institu- tions and the government at all times. Whether the old Klan organiza- tlon Is to continue is yet to be dis: closed. but tlere {s to be no secrecy #bout the new club, and its member- ship is expectad to be available at all times to any gne intercsted. The new organization is expected to be a i and order and to Le Interested at all times in matters of public concern. ‘RIVERDALE, RIVERDALE. Md., July 7 (Special). —With the recent passing of Richard eister, in Alexandria, Prince Georges jeounty lost ome of its oldest native sons. He was born, reared and | brought his bride to the old planta { tion adjoining Riverdale on the west, {which now is belng developed into University Park. His remains were jluterred in the ld fumily burying ground on the property which wa reserved by the family when estate was sold a few months ago. Political Mans Meeting. The Women's Republican Club of Riverdale is plarning to open the campaign with a mass meeting as soon as definite arrangements can |be made with prominent speakere. Mrs. Virginia White Speel, chairman | of the women's republican division in the District of Columbia, will be on | the program. AMrs. Rose nic luncheon at her home on the {boulevard on the Fourth |Among those present were Mr. and L3 T Dard hnd S 5 and family of Washington. A lawn party and supper will be held at the residence of Mrs. H. S Roome at the corner of Carroll avenue and the Washington boulevard on the afternoon und evening of July 17. The ladies of tha Rectors Ald of | | charge. Pleasure C Entertained. The Riverdale Pleasure Club w entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Lutz. At the five hun- dred tables, Mrs. Ernest Gasch. Walter Thorne and Eugene Jardine were the winners of Iprizes. “while consolutions were {awarded Forrest Dickey and Mrs. Walter Thorne. The annual nic of the Presby- terlan Sunda chool will be held this year July 11 at Chesapeake Beach. An effort will ba made to have the cars of the Washington Rall- way and Electric Company make the trip through to Chesapeake Junction churetts avenus and Bth street. 18 to be an all-day affair. A patriotle program was rendered by the junfor and primary depart- ments last Sunday in connection with the regular servic gave the story on “ourage.” Mrs. Eva C. Chase of Riverdale made ‘the presentation of citizenship certificates at the Fourth of July cclebration in Brentwood. Through {Mrs. Chase's efforts the certificates | were accompanied by autograghed It Mrs. Morris|copies of “The American Creed” by, Open uritil | presenting one to Mrs. Teacham, Mrs. | Willlam Tyler Page. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar McBath, who have been residents of this town for many years, left last week for their new home in Tennesses. Before their departure the Ladies’ Aid Soclety of the Presbyterian Church presented Mrs. MoBath a life membership certificate in appreciation of her iwork in that organization. Reception to Pustor. reception was tendered Rev. A J. K. Lynn and wife by members of | the Presbyterian Church and friends in the church pariors. Addresses of welcome were made by D. W. Worley, superintendent of the Sunday school: !Prof. W. C. Meyers, who formerly |ofcisted as pastor, and Rev. J. W. Ferner, who occupied the pulpit the | DAst two years. |, The moving van is becoming a familiar vehicle on Riverdale's streets once more. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hegarty and family are now in their attractive_new home on Washington Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Gellnas hington are new residents on tihe same sireet. and the family of R. H. Somers have taken pos- gesslun ol the Shipley home on Jeffer- son avenue, recentlr purchased. The Budger property T. E. Price. Family Gathering. Mra. H. A. Barrows, who is occupy- ing the home of her daughter. Mrw. V. G. Baldwin, during the latter’ absenoe at Piney Point, was hostess 10 a family gathering which included four generations. Guests of the day were Mra’ L. Rideout and daughters of New York, Capt. and Mrs. R. Heuper, Mrs. L. White and children of Washington and Mrs. Herbert ln-hy of Riverdale. ARLINGTON COUNTY. CLARENDON. Va. July 7 (Spe- ctal) —Office?s of Arlington Lodge of 0dad Fellows will be installed Tuesda; night by District Deputy Grand ter Norman L. Willlamson of Alex- andria. The nobl d-elect has completed his list of appointments, and the full list of officers for the new term is as follows: Noble grand, E. L. Bennett; vice grand, E. W. Newman; recording vec- retary, O. L. Briggs: financial secre- tary, W. E. Cartwright; treasurer, R. F. Brooks, jr.; warden, H. C. Adam- son; conduetor, berts; chap- lain, E. L. Payn J. White; L. 8 N. V. G. s Ristine; degr. ector, W. L. Brags: master of robes. Milton Crutehiey. Installation of efficers of Clarendon Rebekah Lodge, No. 28, will ‘take place Monday evening at Clarsndon Citizens’ Hall, with Mrs. Klors Mc- Minamen of Alexandris officiating. Following this service an effort will be made to eom‘h!o plans for the lodge's icipation with the Odd Fellows in the joint calendar bazaar, to be 1d on the Cruitt estate the week of July 16. From present in- dioations, this affalr is going to sbvue" .l: dell features and mest wudass. Pro- ceeds will be fed to the fund be- ::l 'll‘l.:x m“m. -uumci:}:: mplé in Clarendon, proposed to- erected at .the.cormer of Wilsen boulevard and Lawton avenue. factor in pulitics, to stand for law | Deakine, at the home of his aged | the | Lutz entertained at a| of July. ! H. Smith Pinkney Memorial Church will be in ! Forrest Dickey, Mrs, | without the usual change at Massa-| Mrs. John Roby | has been sold to! ax Will Start in Severa Weeks. Bpecial Dispateh to The Star. FALLS CHURCH, Va, July 7.— Word has been received from the state highway commission that the state construction forces will begin work within the next two weeks on the road from Falls Church to Falir- fax, which constitutes an eight-mile | dink in the Lee highway. It 1 to be an 18-foot road, probably of tdr- bound macadam, with concrete shoulders. While the necessary grading is being done on the Fairfax road it is planned to utilize a part of the force in resurfacing Washington street through Falls Church and to do other work on_the road through Cherry- dale to Washington. It {s the plan of the state commission to widen this road to elghteen feet by bullding con crete shoulders, but whether @his is to be done this yewr hus noff been announced. K Bids were asked a few days ago for building the mile and a third of road from Halls Hill to Kast Falls Church. Doubt is expressed as to whether a satisfactory bid will be celved. because of the small amour of work to be done. If no bidder offers to do the work within the esti- | mated cost, it s expected that th: atate forces, while they are on the ground with their plant and equip- ment. will go uhead and bulld the road. . Mrs. G. R. Hecox, the new super- intendent of the Vacational Bible School. which opens at the parish hall in Falls Church Monday at 9 am. in assoclution with a number of the ladles of Falls Church, has ar- vanged a splendid program for the children of the town of the ages ot seven, elght, nine and ten. The school will continue five weeks daily, except Saturday and Sunday, from am. to 11:30 am. The tentative course of study as outldined by Mrs Hecox 18 as follow: i _ Bible storles— David, the Shepherd i Boy, David and Gollath, David and { Jonathan, Moses, Ruth, Danlel in the | Lisns' Den, and Joseph. { Parables—Good Samaritan. Loaves {and Fishes, Good Shepiierd. and | others to be melected. | Habits—Cheerfulness and helpful- ness, daily emphasis, In varied form, on these two qualities, that they may {function in the lives of the children {at home. at school, on the playground, {toward one another, toward elder i people, toward those younger than | themselves. toward those who are (1l or afficted. 1" Memory work—Daily recitation of shor: verses learned at home or in Sunday school: daily emphasis on the Arst, the third and the fifth com- { mandments; memorization of Psalms | {, 23, 100. the beatitudes and the two { great commandments. Handwork—Illustrating _and structing things of social value. Music—For singing. favorite Sun- day school “Father, We hank Heaven i ! | con- Keeds of Kindness” and Cometh”; for appreciation, | hymns and other sacred music. ames—Those enlikting the ac- | tivity of all and calling for co-opera- | tion ‘and fair play. Tneldental work—Reading o the children certain Psalms too long for | hemorization but seletced becauss of Deauty of languege and thought, as, for example, 103, 19, 24, 91, 92. Tableaus. ~ drimatization, picture {study, recognition of certain famous works of art, identification of char- acters and Incidents from famillar | stories. i Large Envollment Desired. It is desired that there be a large enroliment of children promptly Mon- lday at 9 am. It would be 4 eeable 1if the parcnts could accompany the {children to the first session. in order {to get acqualnted with Mrs. Hecox and her associates and to @et wc- | quaintea with the work. This is the {first attempt to have a va lllmml; | Bible school in Falls Church, and the | prospects look encouraging for a mo: successful scsslon. Among the l i structors. in add n to Mrs. He:ux.‘ lare the following 1 |, For story telling—Miss Snoddy. Mi ! Kennedy and Miss Valentine, Monday. | For handwork—>Mlss Albritton. Miss Thompson, Misd Washburn, Mise {"Thorn and Mias Stewart. For music—Miss Bonell, !and Miss Washburn. | _For games—ins Albritton. Snoddy and Miss Van Deman. |"General assistant, Mrs. Hildebrand. | Other asxistants will be needed. and if they revort to Mrs. Hecox Monday morning sie can arrange with them i for assignments Among the delegates from Colum- | bia Baptist Church who are in at- tendance upon the Virginia Baptist encampment and chautauqua at Vir- ginia Beach are the following: Rev. S. Knox, W. S. Thomas and daugh- Mr. E. T. Fenwick and i Mary, Lawrence, Ellen and Catherine | Fenwick: Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fravel and Harry_and Dorothy Fravel, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hoge and famil: Charles Kincheloe, Margaret Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Major and 3 i Major, Miss Iris Hutton, Mi {Byrne, Miss Virgle Shotwell | Hewlett. Edward G. Fenwick will lea%e for the encampment Monday evening. E. T. Fenwick took & party fishing st Saturday, comprising W.'T. Wes- cott, D. R. Luttrell, Edward G. Fen- wick. Mr. Fisher and son Wilbur. W. W. Fowler, Mr. Barnes, Rev. s Krnox, Dr. E. A. Formad and Dr. T. B. Snoddy. They caught over 200 large fish. Afr. Fenwick is planning to take Harry Kerser's class of young men lon a similar trip in about two weeks. Edward G. Fenwick wliil take his class us a rewsrd for splendid scholar- ! ship, church attendance and Sunday i school attendanc The intermediates of the Baptist Church recently re-elected Misa Mary Keith as president, and the seniors elected Edward G. Fenwick a8 presi- dent. 3 A delegation from the Baptist i Young Peoples’ Union at McLean will {visit the Senior B. Y. P. U. Sunday vening at 7:15. There will be a spe- | clal program. Dr. Siler to Preach Upon invitation of the. session of the Presbyterian Church. Rey. John Siler, D.D., of Duffield, W. Va.. will occupy the pulpit of that church to- morrow morning. Acacia Chapter. O. E. 8, met at Odd ! Fellows' Hall Tuesday night. )(ru.' Mary Teachum, grand lecturer of the ! District w esent. Mrs. Charles Berger. M ssa Birch and Mrs. F. Callander were taken into member- ship. The chapter adjourned until September. It was decided to hold & garden party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Church July 26, Ice cream, candy, cake and fancy articles will be l Mrs. Bowen i 1 1 Miss i | ter, BRADLEY HILLS OUTING. Special Dispateh ta The n’n.l T THESDA, Md., July 7.—The sum- met outing ot the Bradtey Hilla Com- munity League was held July 4 at the home of Charles Merryman, vice g sident of dlh who offered is home an sion, as the t'j“.l meeting place, th Field Trial Club, was inadequate for the number who' attended. The ernoon was spent in games of all descriptions, a radio outfit was installed and the children vided with swings and ot ments by Mra. Irma Falco: tary-treasurer of the league, was in charge of the entertainment of the juniors. Supper was spread on . the tables on the lawn and about 100 people were served. A atring ‘"‘fi t vi music for those who hed to das on the s ous porch and a splay reworks was shown. evening closed with the singing oF et aon " verat we X . o8y rosds. fare work and is pushing go: Sha laat meeting, among them the.! e g S Banifags & A. McGarvey of English Village, and James Morriso: and Bernard Terry. d jpected this yvear, {tion, which it will do at the regular i sxcepting !R. Pickens; darts, ladies; grab bag, Fixed at $1.18 on New Com- putation Basis of $50,- 183,392. Special Dispateh to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., July keeping with the general tendenc: Maryland cities to cut down. expen- diture of public funds, the board of ¢ounty commissioners has fixed the annual tax rate at $1.18 on the $100, a reductfbn of 22 cents. The rate was computed on a basis of $50,183,392, as compared with the former basis of $40.846,000. The rate, in spite of the increased taxable basis of the county. is considered a material re- duction, and represents close paring and much cutting in appropriations. The new rate will yfeld $592,146. on real und personal property, Ircrease of-$20,315.19 over last year. The gross amount from all sources the coming fiscal year will be 3682 45158, an increase this year of 342.- 299.28, Other mources ~aside Droperty assessment, include inter- est on deposits, maintenance for in- matés from other counties at Monte- vue Hospital, sale of produce from Montevue Hospital farm. - The school appropriation requested by the board of education was cut from $332.217 to $290,528. The amount allowed for schools the next fiscal year, however, is an increase of $16, 867.45. The following are the largest items for which appropriations were made: ! Schools, $290.528; roads and bridges, | 55,631.56; Montevue Hospital, $28.- sinking fund, $15,055.02; inter- est on bonded debt, 343.292; county compmissioners’ officc, $12,000; courts’ expenses, $7.500; county treasurer's office, $6,005; elections, $12,000; emer- gency fund, fixed by law, $10,000 hospitals for insane, $12,000; sheriff’ office, $9,000. CLARENDON CARNIVAL COMMITTEES NAMEDi Annual Event, August 28 to Sep-i tember 8, Promiees to Be Big- gest Ever Undertaken. Special Dispateh to The Star CLARENDON, Va. July 7.—With the appointment this week of many | of the chairmen of committees, which are to be responsible for the various features, impetus was given to the arrangements for the third annual ecrnival of the Clarendon Citizens' Association and fire departpient, to be held on the Cruitt estate from August | 28 to September § i Although past entertainments of | this character glven vy civie workers and firemen have all been con huge successes the committee i charge of the forthcoming event has | set vut with a determination to sur- pass from a standpoint of brilliance all previous efforts. pe to Pay Deb It is the purpose of the associa- ton to apply the proceeds to paying off the indebtedness on Clarendon Citizens’ Hall. Last veaur's carnival ! netted sufficient funds to enable the association to make a substantial first payment and acquire the bulld- ing and this year it is hoped that enough will be made to lift the entire outstanding mortgage Co-operation In arrangements and patronage ziven the affuir of last year sprang f practically every home and organization of the town and a llke demonstration of this com- munity enterprise and spirit is ex- it is aanounced. ing affair. it is announced. will be “by the community for the communi it having been declded that no concession will be granted to outsiders Several featurs of the forthcoming affair are to be placed in the hands| of ladies of the community, selection of ‘the personnel of these committees has been deferred until the Woman's Clvie Club of Clarendon presents a proposition to the Citizens' Associa- \ | The co meeting of the Citizens' Association Monday evening. Committees Named. All committees and their chairmen, the names of the ladles have been designated as follows: General committee. A. Frank Snyder, chairman: N. D. Mitchell, secretary: E. L. Bennett, treasurer; J. Thomas Manning, A. B. Eaton, A. D, Langley and C. R. Taylor, the latter president ex-officio; grounds and decorations, W. F. Sunderman; stands, Arthur . electric llghts, H. W. Beattie purchasing, Meyer Blumenthal sisted by Louls Metzger; publicity and program. J. T. Lipscomb, jr.; stock room and help, Arthur J. Por- ter, assisted by H. H. Porter; ticket E. Leater Bennett: tents and chair: Al B. Eaton: merry-go-round. G. H. McCrillis; dancing, A. D. Langley, as- sisted by F. L. Sharp; free exhibitions, A. Frank Snyde exhiivts, A. P. Payne; tournament and fleld day events, A. . Langley: law and order and watchmen, A. C. Clements; music for dancing, band and hours for dac- ing, generai committee: cashlers. la- | dies: hostess of dancing. ladles; room, A. Eaton; speakers, J. Thomas Manning: candy, W. L. Bragg: _ aluminum and ‘houschold ware, Patrick Burke; dolls, A. M. Dawson; fruit and grocery baskets, J. F. Bushong; soft drinks, A. K. Gill- man; ice cream, A. C. Putnam; novel- ties,” George R. Tayior: hot sausage and coffee, ladies; ball' game, D. H. Shellcross; cigars and cigarettes, W. | W. F. Bunderman; fancy work, ladfes: peanuts and popcorn, ladies; tea room and _refreshments, ladie: lamps, Frank A. Parkhurst. CHERRYDALE. CHERRYDALE, Va., July 7 (Special). —Frank W. Wiiliams, newly elected chief of the reydale volunteer fire department; C. C. Donaldson, former chief, and Capt. S. T. Mortimer have been'elected as additional delegates of the department to the Virginia state firemen's convention. The Cherrydale Citizens' Association will mest in regular session at Cherry- dale Auditorium, and the president urges a large attendance, as several subjects of vital interest o the mel bers and the community are to be pr sented for consideration. The regular monthly meeting of Ar- iington Royal Arch Chapter, No, 3 Che: le will be held at Fireme: Hall Wednesday evening. Plan Lawn Fete. Plans are under way by the Ladies’ Ald Soctety of the Methodist Church for 2 lawh fete to be held the evenings of July 12 and 13. At first meeting of the Young Peoplé's Service League of the Church of the Epiphany last Sunday, under the leadership of Amos Webster Horstman, the following temporary officers wers elected: Miss Anna Topley, president; Miss Emma Horstman, vice president; Miss Ruth Hutson, treasurer; Miss Ehyilts Ransdell, secretary, and Amos ‘ébater Horstman, leader. Association Is Heartily Sup- ported by Citizens. Special Dispatch to The Star. BRANCHVILLE, Md., July Branchville Improvement Assoclation has organized a fire department and plans are now under way to acquire apparatus. The department, while pri- marily for the protection of Branch- ville and adjoining communities, wiil respond_to “calls for aid from any point. Public subscriptions are be- ing solicited In Branchville, Berwyn, | Beltsville, College Park, and Lake- land, and the fire committee hus found | the residents of those places not only enthusiastic over the project, but re- sponsive as well. Several voluntary subscriptions have been recelved from Washington. A large bronze bell has been do- inated by R. E. Baker, to be used as | a fire alarm, and the assoclation con- templates supplementing this with a double siren, to be centrally located between Berwyn and Hollywood. The ways anu means committee h been instructed to co-operate w the fire committee and in view plans for the holding of a series of entertainments and dances for the benefit of the fire fund The fire committee is compased of C. B. Lowery, chairman; Joseph Wenzel, J. H. McIntyre, Michael Bo: ma, Wiiliam J. Erhart, Paul P. Beach, R. E. Baker, George 8. Parker, LeRoy Timmons and J. The association i progress wWhich has been made by the ' committee afid the receipt of thirty-1 three applications for membership at | its last meééting would indicate that | the public is interested. Bey Scouta Meet, Boy Scout Troop 114 has accepted the fnvitation of 8. W. Parmelee to hold its weekly meetings in his new hall in Daniel's Park. The first meet- {ing was held Friday evening and ended by thirty-five scouts. | ter Harry B. Moss presided | and opened. the meeting by calling on | those present to repeat the Lord's| Prayer in unison, | After roll,call Mr. Moss instructed the boys in regard to the in which they should coriduct themselves in Camp Roosevelt, where they will spend the next ten days. He especially urged upon them the importance of | ! cleanliness and sanitation. | Address Amerieaniom. | Sergt. W. H. McManus delivered an | | address on Americanism. He also spoke | of the distribution of merit badges | ana warned the boys that unless they could convince him that'they had | |earned the badges they need not ap- | | pear before him. | The troop tendered Mr. Parmelee a rising vote in appreciation of his of- | fer of the use of his hall. Mr. Parme- | lee rngonded by gaying that he had | | built the hall for the benefit of the | public. | Judge J. H. Shepherd complimented | the Scouts on the way in which they | conducted their flag day celebration. | Dr. De Voe Mead, of the University | of Maryland, appealed to the boys to be clean morally, both for the sake of themselves and of the boys of future generations. Assistant Scoutmaster Mallory | Wooster recited the Scout pledge and | the meeting was closed with the sing- | Ing of Ameri MEDICAL SCHOOL SEEKS PRESIDENT Virginia Institution Considers Many for Position—Faculty ana Equipment to Be Bettered. Special i RICHMOND, Medical College ing about for a and the names of Maj. Alexan rward o the state corperation commission, Dr J. AT, Chandler, president of Wi liam and Mary., and Juliun Burruss of the Virginia Polyt Institute have been consider Maj. Forward is known declined the position some and the trustees of Wilian C ge are urging Dr. Ch: remain where he is Dr. Burruss would iderable iflce ition, receivin naid by Dr. 7.—The of Virglnia is cast wresident A hnic ha time ical College al,_now nd Mary r the po sition. The Medical College pre paring to expand and to more tha double its faculty and facilities medicine, pharmacy and dentistrs The making of a set of good ivor billiard balls requires the joint labor of half a dozen e Here Is Proof! Well let you be the judge—facts, not words are the most con- vincing arguments when it comes to a question of money-saving. This is our July Clearance Sale and we submit for your approval what we consider the most impressive values in furniture anywhere about the city. Savings figure 14, V; and even ', on some articles. compare and save! Come, A High-Grade Suite for the Bedroom Walnut or Mahogany Veneer or Ivory Finish There are four generous size. high-grade pieces in this includes a bow-foot bed, 43-inch dresser with mirror 24x30 inches, a vanity with six drawers, and an extra large man’s robe. These four elegant pieces represent a value unequalled in any other furniture store. We welcome com- suite, which parison. Couch Hammock Complete with khaki-cover- ed box mattress, metal chains, wind shield and Rome link spring. It has an adjustable headrest. I Three-piece all-steel Ivory el finish bed—3-ft. 6-in. complets with the famous Englander Spring. REDUCED! Wi N Y, These Beau Fiber Rockers We have selected five fiber rockerd and chairs and priced them at one figure Loose cushion spring seats in cre- tonne of attractive patterns; various finishes—brown, ivory and color com- e.lear prices,. $16.50, regardless of cost. binations. R $1800 and $21 Fivemen Win Prise. Cherrydale fire department deco- rated and entered six ploces of ita &b- paratus in the Independence day auto- moblle parade, one of the outstanding features of the celebration at Myer Heights, and won the first prise of two tons of coal for having made the most attrastive ilu p fton vfi-n has returned visit in the vicinity of Louisville, 'Ky.,” and “will “conduct” the services t the church tomorrow. Always Righ (5) of our best values in oh 13 %5 7th St. NW. anteed all-steel crib with spring and patented A sturdy well made breakfast natural center back and saddle t"in Quality ‘149" Gibson Refrigerator Roomy. top icer white enamel lined; shelv. ice REDUC style; has two capacity. Foster Ideal Crib ot a flimsy affair—but a guar- toe-trip side. REDUCED. Unfinished Chair in. the wood: phnel alr and Price Phone M. 167