Evening Star Newspaper, December 6, 1923, Page 16

16 Pupils Smoking to Be Probed Upon Order of School Board Charge Made That Boys Use Cigarettes in Central Stadium—Girls Men- tioned in Report. Sweeping investigation of charges that cigarette smoking Is indulged in by echoolboys in the vicinity of the public schools, in violation of school yegulations, was ordered by the board of education yesterday afternoon. The charges were filed with the board ver- bally by Rev. L. H. Butler, representa- tive of the Boys' Anti-Cigarette League of the District. Dr. Butler criticized especially smok- ing in the Central High School Stadium during interscholastic games, and de- clared that he had been informed that two Central students had been ob- served smoking in classrooms. He also said that smoking In the Coliseum dur- ing Interscholastic basket ball contests created a fire hazard. William V. Mahoney, who headed ® delegation of representatives trom | N the league, told the board that the organization sought two things—to make & survey of smoking in the schools and to determine its magni- tude, and to ascertain what school officlals are doing to curb the smok- ing evil among the pupils. “Boys are the chief offenders’ said Mr. Ma- honey, although there are some girls who smoke.” Marlon R. Malone, secretury of the lsague, read a letter from Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, in which he said he s yathized with the movement. At the vequest of the representatives the board granted permission to Dr. D. H Kress, superintendent of the Waush- ington Asylum Hospital, in Takoma Park, to glve an illustrated lecture to school children on the harmful eifects of tobacco. Peyner Makes Motion. The motion calling for the investi- gation of Dr. Butler's charges was :nade by Capt. Jullus I. Peyser, who shortly ‘before had been sworn in as 4 member of the board by Secretary Ifarry O. Hine as successor to Daniel J. Callahan, who resigned several weeks ago. The committee appoint- 4 to conduct the inquiry is composed | of Capt. Peyser, Edwin C. Graham and Mrs. Hopard L. Hodgkins. Election of a president was de: ferred by the board due to the ab- sence of its vice president, Ernest Greenwood. A motlon by Mr. Gra- ham to proceed with the election was defeated by a vote of 4 to 3. -James T. Llovd was chosen to preside at the meeting. Adoption of the final draft of the vropesed new teachers’ wvas postponed by the board until Monday night at the insistent demand | of Capt. Peyser, who sald he desired more time to examine the measure. A hasty perueal of the completed bill, Capt. Peyser said, led him to be- lieve that there were Some features in it that are not entirely satisfac- tory to_the teachers. The North Capitol and Eckington granted | Citizens' Association was nermission to participate in the dedi- cation exercises of the new Langley | Junior High School, which is nearing completion. Play Rooms Sought. A petition signed by 128 patrons of the John Burroughs School, appealing 1o the board for the establishment of playrooms for the pupils. was re- ferred to Supt. Frank W, Ballou, Dr. Ballou advised the board, however, | that previous investigation had shown that the only available rooms In the school have neither windows nor ven- tilation and that the project could be carried out only at a great expense A resolution from the District Pub- | He School Assoclation urging the re- tention of marrled teachers in the schools was ordered laid on the table, | D, 1o Le considered when the board takes action on the resolution de- signed to preclude the appointment of married women to teaching positions. | Jt was held In the association’s reso- lutlon that the efficiency of the indi- | should be the basis of deter- % appointments, plea from the Columbs ; Citizens' Association to Stop the sale of Christmas seals and the Junior Red Cross magazine in the schools was ignored by the board, when it voted 10 adhere strictly to Its present policy Tegarding the collection of funds in the schools. Dr. Ballou pointed out EEIAALAALELLAAEARLAANARALNANANERNNNNUNN NN Dinner Ring. all- Thre platinum with 13 diamonds and sap- phires— 17-jewel Diamond and Plati- num-top Wrist - Watch, with 10 full-cut diamonds and 4 sap- phires— $95 Ladies’ Bulora Wrist Watch $22.50 up BULORA Fact This O o bo a reliable timekesper, bo perfect in workmanship and to give entirs satisfaction to standardized the wearsr: eyery thus it or from the Oppenheimer & Shah 907 F Street N.W. (The House of Diamond Bargains) that the Association for the Preven- tion of Tuberculosis raises about $8,000 a year in the schools through the sale of the Christmas seals and spends about $13,000 annually in the schools. Indorses Harding Shrine. The board indorsed the plan of the Harding Memorial __Association to erect a shrine at Marion, Ohio, to perpetuate the memory of the late President Harding and agreed to co- operate with the organization In any possible way. It also appropriated $107 for the purchase of Christmas trees for the kindergartens. Personnel Changes. Changes in personnel approved by the board follow: Large Assortment of Gift Slippers for the Entire D. C, THURSDAY Christmas Savings Checks Cashed 6,000 pairs for men and women and 2,000 pairs for children. That means that most every person should find a pair of comfy slippers among their gifts Christmas morn. Slippers are al- ways appreciated and constitute a practical and moderately priced gift item. Slippers for Men A varied assortment in felt and leather, embracing every popular style. Good, sensible colors: Brown, gray and blue. Complete assortment of slip- pers for men in various colors and sizes. $1 to $2.95. (First Floor—The Hecht Co.) Slippers for Women Iivery woman loves to slip her feet into pretty slippers on cold mornings. Felts and kids in dainty dark colors or two-tone effects. A large collection of styles and colors, including models as illus- trated. $1 to $2.25. (First Fioor—The Hecht Co.) DECEMBER 6, 1923 salary billlg, b S R R AN A A S A A N S S LT LT T ST TUTST TSI Diamond Ring, unusual value— $110 :z‘fllnr-n!ee Certificate c that this Watch is guaraateed Resignations—E. L. Millard, teacher, class 1, Peabody-Hilton School; A. C. McKenny, teacher, class 3, Cooke School; Wesley Bayne, janitor, Van M. Johnson, laborer, hool, and G. P. Reid, di ic art. owden, teach- er, class 3. 1d Bell School. Leaves of absence—F. C. Baldwin, clerk, office of the supervisor of man- ual training. and E. N. Labat. teacher, class 3, Military Roa. i Transfers—L. J. Cantrell, teacher, class 3, from Hine Junior High to Macfariand Junior High School: B. L. Oliver, teacher, class 4, from Curtis- vde School to Columbia Junior High | Felt Moccasins, in_a large wvariety % Sizes, 5 to 2, 95c. Black Kid Dou- doir Slippers leatli- and China blue. F. Hutchlson, teacher, from Addison School to er sole and heel, School; C. W. Demarest, teacher, $2 School, to . E. Holmes, from _Burrville School to'Slater-Langston School: F. teacher, class 2, from ngston to 'Burrville School: Simms, teacher, class 2, from t Cleveland School to Briggs School; . L. Pearce, teacher, class 2, from Briggs School to Garrison-Cleveland: V. R. Purefoy, teacher, class 2, from Bruce School to Lovejoy School, and S. G. Fletcher, teacher, class 2, from Lovejoy to Bruce School. Promotions—D. L. Clark, teacher, domestic science, from class 3 to class 4; R. L. Fahrenbruch, teacher, draw- ing. from class 3 to class 4; Rose Hellinger, teacher, from class 3, Cur- tis-Hyde School, to class 4, Addison S . W. Standiford, teacher, 0ol, from class 2 to cluss 3; N. C. Bacchus, teacher, class 6A, unbar High School, from probation- | ary to permanen; Appointments. Two-tomed Felt Slippers, with: cushion soles, $1. " Capitol Felt Slippers, leather soles; lambs' wool innersoles, $2.25. M. Wilhite. lem»‘ Johnson, Hine 1 tempor: Junior probationary teacher, 4, hool: M. F. Koenig, temporary class 3, drawing; Ann Cham- berlain, temporary clerk, class 4, officer of the supervisor of manuai training: G. R. Harmon, probationary teacher. music; J. T. McCabe, tem- . class b, Smallwood 3 . Chesteen. permanent ass 2, Arthur School; A. H. permanent teacher, class 2, Hayes School; M. J. Kley, per- ent teacher, class 2, Tenley J. M. Smith, permanent class 5, Ketcham-Van Buren G. D. Paddon, janitor, Van For Holiday Wearing or Giving Brushed Wool Sweaters School; B. C. Knorl, tem« v _teacher, class 3, Cardozo-Old 5 iddings School, and M. J. Hickey, rmanent teacher, class 2, Lincoin | School. Reinstatement—E. T. Stewart, | teacher, class 3, Curtis-Hyde School. —_——— A “jovial” character once meant the type supposed to belong to all ns who were born when the planet Jupiter was In the ascendant, They were supposed to possess more of the cheerful elements of character than others, and hence to partake of the benign qualities attributed to the father of the gods. style make these equally desirable for gift giving to a friend or for personal wear. Jaunty models, including the popular chappie coat, golf coat or slip- over. Tight or bell sleeves and novel col- 4 lars or -collarless. Combinations and ; plain colors to harmonize with sport skirts. Sizes 36 to 46. é Comfortable warmth and charming (Second n...--ne Hecht Co.)‘ ; Sale! ="_4 1,500 Pairs Women's Hose Diamond, very at- tractive setting— Silk 1 Silk and Wool e - stone Slight Irregulars Excellent grade hose that are termed irregulars because of slight imperfections that could not pass the inspector’s rigid test. Included are full-fashioned silk hose with mercerized tops and plain or clocked silk and wools. Many in this lot full fashioned, too. Black, bobolink, brown, piping rock, beige and log cabin. FREE This beautiful 18-kt. white gold mounting, up to 1 karat size, will be given ' free with every $50 purchase; this month only. Phoeniz perfect hose. Silk and fiber with mercerized tops. Black and colors. $1. (First Floor—The Hecht Co.) . Nemo:Corsets, 35 - The: lines:and“fit-of a gown depend almost entirely on the‘foundation 'beneath. A proper fitting corset is.a sheer necessity for the stout woman. Fitted ‘by-expert corsetieres and_de- signed to.take care of extra avoirdupois. Elas- tic top, medium’ bust for tall and medium figure. Durable’ coittil.” * Sizes-25 to 40. x = 3 (Becoad Floor—The . Hecht Co * colors, $1. (Sm’stmas stockings. Bootees, cuffed; nursery pictures and jingles; rose, red and copen blue. Ribbon - trimmed Everetts, in American beauty, turquoise blue, red Sizes, 5 to 2, 95c. Boys’ brown. | No Wonder! You will be, | too---when you | see Su_nday’s1 Star. For the Christmas S hbpping Days Arch-Aid Shoes Their scientific construc- tion means added comfort. Built on combination lasts. Smart style and comfort are embodied in Menihan’s Arch- Aid shoes. Exclusive agents in this city. Eidn Tllustrated. Can be had in black or tan kid two-strap model. Beautifully styled. $10 and $11 (First Floor—The Hecht Co.) Everetts, Scout pictures on vamp. Maroon and Sizes, 2 to 6, $1.25. Boys’ Leather Opera Slippers. Tan only, soft padded cushion sole. Sizes, 1 to 6, $2.50. Slippers for the Children And oh! The delight with which gift slippers are found in Nursery jingles, story book pictures and others copied from Dad’s and Mother’s—all are here in colors children love best. Felt Felt Slhippers, with cushion soles, $1. with Boy Ezerett Slippers, (Third Floor—The Hech’ <o) of _tan leather, soles; lambs’ wool innersoles, $2.25. Romeos, of tan leather, with elastic gore, $2.95. Give Useful Gifts at Moderate Prices Leather and Fabric Gloves What is more pleasing than a gift of gloves? This assortment embraces im- ported kids and lambskins in two-claps styles; capes with one clasp; Chamois fabric and Duplex strap-wrist and 16- button-length chamoisette gloves. Many trimmed with stitching and novelty cuffs. A large variety from which to choose. Black, brown, gray, tan and white. (First -Floor—The Hecht Co.) Jersey JSilk Petticoats $l .95 ‘A’ dainty way to say “Merry Christ- mas.” Express it with a silk jersey petti- coat. These are of nice quality. All jer- sey or finished with English sateen flounce. Combinations or plain colors: Gray, brown, navy, tan, American beauty and black. A pleasing assortment of styles in lengths from 34 to 38. ) _ ‘A large assortment of other charming styles in silks‘and cottons proportion- ately priced. i {Second Floor—The - Hecht Co,) & Betty Lane Suggests for “Her” . Christmas Charming! Without a doubt, De- mure bandeaux and love- ly boudoir caps do make adorable giits. These are made of ribbons, laces. buds and frills, in the prettiest colorings. $1.25 to $3.95. (Second foer,) Scarfs, Lovely Gifts! Paris says wrap them around the throat and tie with a bow. The fiber silks do this nicely. The woolen ones make lovely sport accessories. Colors and vivid combinations. Many with borders. $2.95 to $6.95. Rainy Dgys! She will like these um- brellas. Handles of bake- lite, hardwood and in am- ber color. Or perhaps she prefers a leather strap. Black cotton with taped edge. $2.95. First floor.) For Christmas Money! All those checks and bills will just fit in nicely in these handbags. Dainty pouches, swagger sport affairs or envelopes to suit your whims. Leather—of course, in_black, brown, gray and tan. $1. (First floor.) For “Her” Slippers! Dancing, Puritan or opera. She will Iove these buckles of cut steel. Dif- ferent styles, so you won't have any trouble choosing. $1. Shoe Trees, $1. UFisst Soer.)