Evening Star Newspaper, November 4, 1923, Page 55

& THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, NOVEMBER & ‘1033 PART 2. W. GRIFFITH, who has probably had a hand In “making” more screen stars, ® feminine and otherwise, than any other motion plcture airector In the fleld today, s In town and has expressed consld- erable relief that Washington girls don’t run around in knickerbockers all the time. Although Mr. Griffith, who Is a charming person to lsten to, hesitates in true masculine fash- lon to make definite statements on what women should or shouldn’t wear, he showed definite pleasure that the girls of the Capital city don't wear their hiking clothes all the time on the street. It seems that up in the .old puritanical towns of history aroynd Boston, Mass., Mr. Grifith saw mhny girls wearing knickers for general atility service. The; wore them shopping and to work and could be seen in them at all hours of the day. “Really,” said Mr. Griffith, “I wa quite surprised and it seemed to me they looked so out of place Iin the majority of cases."” ‘The Griffith forces were north mak- ing scenes for the big new produc- tion to be entitled “America,” which will have many scenes of the revolu- tionary war irf it, although there will also be a modern story. Now the company ‘is in Washington taking scenes around Alexandria and other Virginia and Maryland towns, as well as in hington | Girl Prominent In Dram atic Work \VERY year at each of the big high schools of Washington several girls and bove become actively en- gaged In the fascinating study of dra- . matic works and rehearsals for school productions. This year Central High School has as the head of the dra- matic assoclation a girl who has proved unusually gifted in this kind of work. She is Yvonne Levy, whose interpretation of the role of Viola in the schonl's production of “Twelfth Night" last year won the warmest praise from critics of professional performances. The dramatic asso- clation does not have a president, but @ manager, as its head, and it is thi position that Miss Levy holds this year. She acts as the club representa- tive to see that the Interests of the other student members are caréd for in the casting of plays and other de- iafls She is right-hand man to 3liss Sybll Baker, faculty director of dra- matics at this school. Yvonne Levy spent her freshman year as most industrious young freshmen spend it—that is, in study of lessons, and little else. In her sophomore year she first went out for dramatics and understudled a prin- cipal_role in “Seven Keys to Bald- At the end of this year she zot her first certificate in dramatics and took up basket ball as her sport activity. Then, last vear, her junior vear, Yvonne had the principal role in the Shakespearesn p'ay in which she made such a pronounced success. and® won her second certificate in dramatic work. Now she is head of the assoclation and Miss Baker has ed her in charge of a pantomimic isode for the vaudeville show, ~vhich was presented last night and nlso Friday night at the high school. Yvonnie and Clarke Beach, another rtudent nt the school, together direct- ©d “Daddy Longlegs,” the last Pro- duction presented in the auditorium of th. school last year. Miss Baker is interested in guiding these stu- dent management productions, and oXpects to present one every year, as well as the usual Christmas and spring p! 5 In addition to her work in dra natics at the school and her studies, onne proved she had considerable Jiterary ability, and was first_semes- ier reporter, then dramatic editor of the school paper, Review, This fall rhe was offered the position of asso- ciate editor, but, because of her many utles with the dramatle work, she eciined the position and remains dramatic editor of the sheet. During her junior year at the nchool Yvonne was a member of the debate team which won over the Harrisburg Central High School jun- jor team that came to Washington Jast year. The local senfor team suf- X ' “It 18 the way of each generation to hold up its hands In horror at t dolngs of the succeeding generation.” sald Mr. Grifith. ‘“but surely In fem- inine costumes the present-day styles of dresses are thuch more if not so beautiful as those, the empire period. Women' is a matter for women themnelves to decide and also other feminine prob- ms. “If women are going into profes- sional work and don't take rare of their children it would seem that Plato's idea would be the corre remedy. He sald we should have t| for the children and bring It 1s a couple of hundred years. now since the fathers did much to care for thelr children In the actual training of them. and now it looks as though many modern women were going to shift their re- sponsibllities of family upbringing. Some one will have to be responsible for the children or the nation will fall; therefore, it seems these duti, are about to devolve upon the state. * ok ok % r speaking of the flapper, Mr. Griffith said that she was just a reflection in her attitude toward life of the unrest which is prevalent throughout the world today and which must subslde. “There are people who make. it their business to tell the young peo- ple of today what they must do and ! what they do that Is wron; I have @ to handle other people's prab- asserted the big producer, “I am too busy trying in my actual | School Drama Head l | #:38 XVONNE LEVY, Young leader of studeats’ el Central Hi School. Girl Scout Note: The meeting of Troop 4 was held ‘Wednesday, the 24th. ners” were held. The troop separated into groups. Miss Austls, a visiting lleutenant, taught Helen Strecks, Dalsy Bots, {Dorothy Whitman and Elizabeth Wil- son, all of whom are candidate scouts, the required knots. Captain Murphy instructed the girls In svays to pre- vent fire. Dorothy Claypole and Leah ‘Woods were taught artificial respira~ tion by Lieutenant Wylie. After this the Halloween party for the troops was discussed. The meets ing was closed with singing the eve- ning song and “taps.’ The meeting of Troop 10 was held at the home of the captain, Miss Hazel Scanlon. When the scouts ar- rived a Halloween surprise party was given by the captain. Many ga! were played, after which the busine: meeting was begun. Refreshments were served, followed by more amuse- ments, During the meetifg Lillian Lind- quist was chosen patrol leader and Priscilla Morse was chosen corporal Jercd defeat against the Harrisburg|of n new patrol which was formed senfors on the same question at the J’ennsylvania school. About the end Eirls of Harrisburg Central ably the local team will have the same personnel the junior team that brought victory to Central last r. Besides Yvonne Levy, the eam Is made up of Francis Smith, Catherine McIntyre and Ruth New- urn During her junior year Yvonne also played the role of Cassandra In the year's Greek play, ““Trojan Women." REV. MR. SHREVE RETURNS Rev. Charles A. Shreve, pastor of McKendree Methodist ' Episcopal Church this city, has just returned rom a revival campaign in Florida. In the towns of Kissimee and Tampa and in the Pleasant View and Bloom- ingdale camp meetings he preached under the auspices of the South Florida Camp Meeting Association. At all of these places large congre- jsatlons attended the services and there were many converts during the campaign. He will speak tomorrow night on Journeying With Jesus.” S with five new members. ‘The scouts then arranged to meet at.the Central High School, Sunday evening, to attend the concert given there. Monday evanln{{P!ne Cone, Troop 34, was given a Halloween party in the Anacostia Methodist Church by the members of the second patrol, every one attending in costume. The first event was & grand march, after which prizes were given for the pret- tiest costume and for & unique one. Games were then played, after which refreshments were Serv. The sec- ond patrol scouts ,acted as hostess for the evening. Mrs. Charles Snyder assisted in preparing the refresh- ments. The members of Patrol 2 are Evelyn Hazel, Margaret Johnson, sther Rankin, Alice Gibbons, Helen E i Gibbons, Winifred Rankin and Elisa. beth Frame. The Nature Study’ Club held a speclal meeting at the home | of Captain Lawrence. Troop 11, Girl Scouts of Hyattavill Md., is planning a winter of work. | The meetings have been divided up | to accommodate all the proposed ao- | tivities. "One patrol from Kast Hy- attsville is under First Lieut. Mar- . garet Scott. On the first Monday in every month the whole troop, {n- cluding the East Hyattsville patrol, will meet. The officers will hold a court of S AND AN P YOUNG FOLK, YOUTHFUL APPAREL FOR EVERYWOM, I Wonderfu ! Millinery | Special FOR MONDAY ONLY Our buyer ‘has just re- turned trom the market, | f where he had the good for- $ 95 tune and foresight to- pur- ° o chase a substantial quan. . i tity of genuine Matteawan Sport Becwers Five different styles—all satin lined. Traly _ these represent real $7.50 values. Colors are id " Black, Brown and Navy. It will pay you fo visit |} | our Hat department tomorrow. 2 “Patrol cor- | i work to fulfill the ideals that I have always tried to hold before me. 1 dare say many of these other falk are more than capable of handling these questions. I know 1fttle or nothing about them and do not feel that I should pass opinions on these problems.” What Mr. Grifith says about the gradual evolution of home life is In- deed Intcresting, in view of the fact that each year thougan: that it is up to 01 dividually to choo between and marriags Many of the young married women try domestic life for & while and go back to professional ue spare time. dren - often folk dances. Many do not make of home-making a definite career. It is only here and there nowadays that father and mother sit in the same room with the children, either read- ing or working while the boys snd girls get their lessons. Yet fm- portant a woman as Mary Roberts Rinehart, playwright and novelis sists that the “home” was her real “career” and the other work second- ary to her in importance until her children reached an gge when they no_long needed he: It is a bundle of problems, &p- parently more tangled than ever be- fore, that lles awalting the unravel- ing process by each girl who {8 am- bitious, yet wants married life And only patient investigailon, . experi- mentation and the welghing of her particular factors in the bundle will result In suc for the girl of toda honor meeting, and the it of the time will be occupled with social adtivities, such as parties, games, etc. The second Monday the troop will mcet separately, and the scouts will study for and e their tests, under the direct supervision of the officere. The third Monday will be devoted to social service work, and it is plan- ned to make scrapbooks for the Chil- dren's Hospital, bean b.% for the near east relief, and other things that may present themselves from time to time. The fourth Monday will be devoted to_testa. Eight of the scouts, accompanied by the captain, Mrs. Dashlell. recently called upon Presldent Coolidge, and presented him with a basket of home- made preserves. The aecribe, Frances Gruver, went through The Star bundln%m the same day with & group of Washing- captain, Mra. A. W. Be alvina Bandel, held a meeting Tuesday at 3:30 o'clock. Miss Rawlins, the principal of the Wallach School, was a visitor at the meeting. Nine of the girls were Instructed In flag drawing, using the correct proportions. May Henshaw learned the knots. In a few weeka a contest will be glven to see who can make the best ag. The winner will receive a prize. | The troop s hoping for a lieutenant soon. Troop 25 of the Girl Scouts held its annual election of officers in Notre Dame Academy Hall, on October 26. Capt. Shannon presided. The following officers were electe Lieutenant, Lucllle Duffy; scrib Kathleen Kilrpy: treasurer, Margavet Donohue. and patrol leaders, Mar. iohue, @) X &atherine Gloason, 0 Farrell and hike to Cabin John bridge was arranged. Games and other amuse- ments concluded the meeting. Troop 28, Miss Evelina Gleaves, cap- tain; Edna Simpson, ecribg, held its regular meeting Thursday. October 25. The girls learned how to tie the close- hitch and sheep-ghank knots. Games a. ang um’:ed\? ;;. a new song was The girls arranged for a Halloween party. "A court of honor meeting was Troop 42, Mrs. Conrad H. Young, captain; I ‘ather e paiieeritt, scribe. vy PR vy ase Presbyterian On account of new girls joining the troop, it was necessary to f fitth ‘patrol. Phyllis Adelman was elected patrol leader, and Edythe Mitchell corporal of this patrol, The regular ceremonies were not held, but_a program was given in honor of Frances Shellds’ birthday. NAMES FOR GIRLS And What They Mean ELISSA 1s of anclent Greek ori- gin and {s sometimes used syn- onymously with Millicent and Meli- sande, The name Melissa m erally “to sweeten,” enough the sentiment for Melissa is “sweetness,” while arbutus, with fts overpoweringly aweet scent, is her flower. : As a mattet of fact, Millicent is of old Teutonic origin and is ‘ranslated as meaning ‘“strength to work.” Melisande is the French version of Mellicent, and the diminutive for both names {8 Mmfi. . e first Mellssa was a nymph, who, according to legend, dloco’ve:ed the use of honey, and from whorm bees [ M1SS ELIZABETH Newly appointed by Washington Col lege of Law. TTRACTIVE, worth-whils pro» | grams are being ‘planned by the various groups of Girl Reserves in the city for use in the weekly meet ings of their clubs, s Icm Reserves'in Washington' ! Today at 4:30 pm. they will hold 4 the first story hour for Girl Reserves and other girls at the Girl- Reserve | Club rooms, at 11th and M streets northw. Stories around an open’ fire are 80 much fun and it 1# hoped nobdy will miss these story Hours. Beginning on Wednesday ‘evening at 7:30, the first of a series of meet- ’lnll conducted by the Girl Reserwv: i executive committee is to be held at {614 B street for Girl Reserve leaders |anu other interested people. These Girl Remervel army of girls between the ages of {welve and eighteen—tarming youngest group in the Young |em's Christian Associatiop. This group has grown from 57,816 iin 1918, when the “"“9'.’:‘3;'.’.‘,"0"3 om- 12,0 ; x foi countries—Japan, China,~ Esthonia, {South America, R nia, Poltnd., GIrl Reserves are in ry hrg- an‘ f this country and scattered throus! the states as large groups, known as ~Registered Girl Reserve Clubs.” Fhsskied, Hiseis Didovssss) Girls in Law. 1SS ELIZABETM C. HAIU“&' lawyer, and recently appointed dean of the Washington Colle, of Law, says that sh son why girls who study law with the purpose of making a profession of it should not succeed equally with men. “I do not think that one should judge whether a profession is & call ing for men or for women. The ques- tion I8, Is the particular woman fitted with native ability and training for jon which she may desire " sald Miss Harris. “If a girl's talents include abllity for corpora- tion law work, there is no reason why she showid@ not make good at that work If she has given herself the necessary preliminary -equipment. ‘The success of any girl or boy in the ees no real rea- Living Room Suites in F lg?ked Velour, special,$125 MoDevits vaiues betors pofirion: ) chosen calling is a matter of indl-| vidual fitness for that line. Miss Harris herself never had any special yearnings to be a until after she had left high Born in East Bridgewater, Mas was_educated in the public schools of that state. Both her grandfather and father were prominent as lawyers and judges, the former being judge of the probate court for old Plymouth county and the latter judge of the superior court of Massachusetts. Her father, Robert Orr Harris, resigned his judgeship to accept appointment to the United States Congress as rep- resentative from the ‘old fourteenth District of Massachusetts. ‘When her father came to Washing- ton, Elizabeth Harris came with him as his private secretary. It was while doing thls work that she became actively interested in law, and the following summer in Boston she went into the law office with her father. Then she took her first year of law school work in Boston at the Portia Law School, and, returning to Waeh- ington, continued her studies at the Washington College of Law. She was graduated from that school in 1917, passed her bar examination during that summer-and began her practice as an attorney at law the aext fall. For several seasons now she has taught evidence and contract cases In classes at her alma mater, and on October 10 formally accepted the ap- pointment as dean of the local col- lege, succeeding Miss Emma M. Gil- lette, dean for the past ten years. Miss Harrls is the third dean of the school. as Ellen Spencer Mussey was the first, and then Miss Gillette, who, with Mrs. Mussey, was & founder of the Washington College of Law. Last night Miss Gillette and Miss Harrls were honor guests at a re cention at the college. o e e are supposed to have recelved their name, which In the original Greek I uite similar to the Greek for Mellssa. er name is undoubtedly synonymous with the Greek word for honey. The 2 name has commonly been given to priestesses of Demeter, Persephone, Apollo and Artemis, ‘The most famous Melissa of his- tory was the daughter of Procle who married Periander, noted as a tyrant of Corinth. She was very in. happy, and at last her husband killed her in a fit of jealous rage. Mellssa was also the name of an enchantress in Ariosto's “Orlando Furloso,” who assisted Rogero and Bradamant, young lovers who had been tranaformed Into beasts and separated. She dispelled the magic, restoring them to their natural forms, There are a foew odd variations of Mellasa, the most prominent of which are the French Melite and the -Teu- tonlc Melitta and Melisse. SERMONS TOMORROW. Visitor in Fifth Baptist Pulplt in the Evening. Brig. Willlam Palmer of New York, territorial young peopls secretary of the east, is to r!“fl tomorrow night at Fifth Bap! Church. Rev. Dr. Briggs, the pastor, is to preach in the morning on “The Glory of Jesus Christ.” This has been our aim— we have made every effort to produce the finest of qualities in skins—the finest of workmanship—the finest of fittings in finishing—- AND STILL AT THE SAME TIME HAVE MAIN- TAINED— . 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