Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 37

4 Mra. Glen Levin Swiggett, president ©of the American Association of Uni- versity Women, is a graduate of In- diana State University, and an official Who gives to the work of the asso- ciation the mental and personal qual- fties so important a position demands. The program of clubhouse activities for Christmas week will begin this afternoon at 4:30 o'clack, with Christmas carols under the direc- tion of Mrs George Walson. The courtesy of the c'ub will be extended through- out Yuletic 1o all visiting col- lege women, and on Wednesday a tea will be given in their honor, at which the prosi- ents of various college groups the city will be the notiessen Theve include Mrs. Robert Howard, Miss Junte Rathburn, Mrs. Frank White, €. Cazenove Lee, Mr: Austin Stone, Miss Kate Es s Carl Fenning, Mrs. Wilson Compton and AMiss Marion Magruder. A grou; the drama s branch, H. Mrs. tion of the Washington ch, under the dire of Mrs. Foster Buin, Saturday, $:30 p.m. The Twentleth section of ed ership of Mrs. aturs Club.—The under the lead- Thomas Stdwell, i taking great interest in local educ tional matters, having supported the movement for paychological ex- vert in the public schools, both morally and financially. The section Is now working in behalf of truly cducational moving plctures. Mrs. Harriet Locher in a recent address offers to send to all clubwomen and mothers who desire it weekly notices ©of pictures of particular value to children There will be no meeting of the ction this month. The January aker will be Mrs. Avery Coonley, and in Febru the dean of the cathedral, Rev, F. Bratenahl, will be_heard The art section will meet Thurs- day at 3 p.m. at 1447 Irving street. Subjeot, “Lorenzo the Magnificent” a talk by Mrs. A, R. Crandall tion Internationnl Association of Art and Letters.—Mrs. Maud Howe Elliot and Mrs. Robert W. Imbry were guests of e International Assoclation of Art and Letters for the afternoon tea of ecember 15, Many members and Ruests were present and listened with great interest while Mrs. Imbry spoke of the life and customs of the people among whom she living while carrying on her war work in Angora. Mrs. Elliot, daughter of Julla Ward Howe, extolled this ci telling Bow she intends to carry its message of beauty and inspiration to all the other cities she visits, Mrs. Hugh B. Irish was hostess, as- sisted by Mrs. Charles Stiefel and Mrs. Ruth Parks, who poured te The previous Saturday Hoffman w- hostess, u Charles Stiefel, with Mrs. A ander Henneman pouring tea. Mrs. Ruth Parks sang, to her own accompani- ment. The persident of the associa- tion, Dr. Clarence J. Owens, and Mrs. Owens were the guests of honor. Dr. Owens spoke of his activities, which have kept h rom the for so v month. its to Europe, Pana- Cuba, etc., and finally offciating the Monroe celebration held in Richmond. His recent decoration by the King of Italy for services ren- '!,‘" an govern nt was Mrs. J. W ted by Mrs. ador of Bra vera Lima, and M guests of honor at the literary salon Thursday evening, the regular day, Wednesday, having been changed to Thursday The first ambassador for Cuba, Dr. Torriente, will be the principal guest at the literary salon for January. De Lima will be The Sixteenth Street Helghts C s entertained by Mrs. Harry Holbart at its meeting Tuesday. Dr. Minna Denton, Department of Agri- culture, was guest of honor and spoke of the plans of the newly created bureau of home economics. The mem- bers were. especially interested In the proposed tests of food, clothing and furniture. It s hoped that the result of these tests will enable housewives to choose intelligently from the nu- merous brands and grades of goods offered for sale. The club will meet with Mrs, L. Hawkins the second Tuesday in Jan- uary K. Abracadabra.—A bi-monthly meet- ing of the Abracadabra Club was held Wednesday evening, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh. “Conquerors of srope” furnished the topic for roll call. An original paper, entitled “Up in tha Air," was presented by Frank Ray. Carols were sung and a_Christ- mas story read by Mrs. Henry Barrick. The Battery Park Garden Club met December 11, at 10 a.m., at the home of Col. and Mrs. J. B. Bennett, on Fair- fax_road. The meeting_was_called_to order by the president, Mrs. P. H. Mallory. Following the reading of the minutes of the_preceding meeting, by the secre- tary, Mrs. Reeves, the question of ex- tending the privilege of membership to persons outside of Battery Park was considered. Tn view of the fact that the ladies felt they had derived so much benefit, since organizing, a favorable vote was taken Prof. David Lunsden, honorary presi- dent, introduced the speaker, Dr. W. A, Arten, pathologist, United States De- partment of Agricuiture. Dr. Orten gave an {llustrated lecture, by means of colored slides projected on the new day- light _screen, which eliminated _the necesstly of darkening the room or in- terfering with ventilation. He discussed fn detail the vegetable garden, stressing salad plants and their dietetic values, and showed in addition 1o those native in America, plants from Asia, Africa and various parts of the world, which are now successfully grown in his garden in Takoma Park. Dr. Orten {llustrated how, by a knowl- cdge of the specles and time of plant- : ing, salads could be had from the home garden_throughout the year. The Battery Park Garden Club is an- ticipating its affillation with the Garden | Club of America. Since its organiza- tion, under the direction of Prof. David Lumsden, of the federal horticultural board, and graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, and the horticultural estab- lishment of Veitch, London, England, interest in the work is evidenced by the quantities of hyacinths, tulips, narcissi and other bulbs that have been planted in the {ndividual garden for early spring lossoming. B The next meeting will be held at the home of Maj. and Mrs. J. J. Burleigh, on Ridge road, January 7, at 10 am. The Excelsfor Literary Club met Tuesduy at the home of Mrs. Julia W. Webb, on S_street. The club presi- denf, Mrs. W. A. Trauty, presided. A paper on the “Life and Times of Tut- aukhamen” was read by Mrs. Hobbs. Christmas carols were played on a set of rare silver chimes by Mrs ‘Webb. Reports from the State Feder- ation of Women's Clubs were made. The club will hold s Christmas re- ception Thursday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. W. A. Trauty, 1832 Park road. The Women's Auxillary to the Rail- way Mail Association, met Saturday night at Odd Fellows' Hall. Mrs. Vic- tor P. Hammer and Mrs. E. N. Stmms were admitted to membership. The better-home movement was discussed and the club went on record as co- operating with the General Federa- tion of Women’s Clubs in having the “better-home films” shown in the neighborhood theaters. The organiza- tion also voted to co-operate with the Harding memorial committee. Gratifying communications were read from senators and representa- tives In_response to :letters written by members of the auxiliary, asking their support and co-operation in con- nection with legislation affecting higher salaries for postal clerks, | Mrm D\ M. Tioo gave & report of the G. L. Bwi([en.‘ P of plays will be given by | veterans during the forget-me-not drive. She congratulated the aux- iliary on furnishing two of the six team captains—Mrs. Sarah B. Deeds and Mrs. A, K. Wine. Mrs. H. C. Heffner read a paper on the “History and Growth of the Par- cel Post in”the United States.” Roll call was answered with a parcel post Eift, wrapped {n Christmas style. The packages were turned over to Mrs, Homer N. Link, who will see that Santa Claus, with his well filled pack, visits the Central Unlon Mission, After business the auxiliary was joined by the Rallway Mafl Associa- tion for the social hour—a program having been aranged by the hostess, Mrs. D. M. Tice. The children were Buests of the evening. Miss Viola Harper, accompanied by Mrs. Hilda Moreland, sang, followed by Misses { Marjorie 'and Ellzabeth Wine. The joint membership having plan- ned to exchange 10-cent gifts, Master Reed Cranford handed out the pres- ents. The children also received pres- ents and candy. Refreshments were served. Mrs. J. Claude My - Berwe de Myers pre ’\\’urk done in behalf of disabled war | Woman's Club of Kensington.—Mrs. [Adelno Gibson was hostess. of the |¢lub Friday, when Mrs. Wiillam L Lewis read 'a paper on John Gal worthy. Mrs. Irwin B. Linton read Memories.” a short story by Gals- | worthy. ~ Responses to roll call by members took the form of connective | read 8 from the same author, se- |lected by Mre. Lewis e | A review of the Monroe doctrine | was given by the hostess, who is | chairman % the international rela- | tions committee of Janet M ry | Chapter, D. A. R. SEEEOS | ., Musical numbers were rendered by | Miss Mabel Haevener, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson L. Townsend. | . The club will observe its usual holi- | day recess, the next meeting on the { calendar being January 4 The Soroptimist Club met Wednes- evening at the home of Miss Maude Freeman, 3327 17th street. Senator Copeland of New York asked the co- operation of the club in helping him to make every person in the District heaithy, “while glving & talk on “Health.” The Imperial Quartet, com- posed of Messrs Jarboe, Smith, Healy and Chick, sang, accompanied by Miss Gibbs; M.'W. Drennan, magiclan, en- tertained: the puplls of the Mary Gale Davis School gave an exhibition of rythmic dancing for which they were repald by o Santa Claus, distributing gifts from a tree, and Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher gave a story-talk. The attendance prize was donated by Mrs. Mary Ellenberger and won by Mrs. Agnes Rice. There will be no club luncheon Wednesday, but the schedule will be resumed January 2. The Emma Sanford Shelton Uaion, W. C. T. U., met December 12 at the home of Mrs Parsons in Takoma Park. The prestdent, Mrs. E. C. Cris- well, presided. There was a large representation and a Christmas surprise was planned for the boys at Walter Reed Hospital The treasury is in a flourishing condition and much interest is shown in_all branches of the work. The January meeting will bs held at the home Mrs, Phillips on New Hampshire avenue, The North Capitol W. C. T. U. met Tuesday evening with the secretary, Mrs. Neilie Strang, 2020 st street Miss Josephena Schine gave a talk on “The World Court.” The presi- dent, Mrs. Helen Bowen Hall, had her_sister, Mrs. Josie Bowen Greer of Philadelphia, Pa., as the guest of the evening. Plans were made for the winter's work. The first tea will be given at the residence of the president, §6 V street. The Mount Pleasant W, C. T. U. met Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. James H. Crews, 3504 13th street. Mras. Crews was assisted by Mrs. A. S. Hitchcock and Mrs. Lucy R Swanton. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. M. E. Read, evangelistic superintendent. After the reports of the different superin- tendents Mrs. Howard Hoge, state president of Virginia W. C. T. U. and assistant superintendent of the Na- tional W. C. T. U., gave a talk on prohibition. The Southwest Temperance W. C. U. met at the home of its presi- dent, Mrs. M. H. Sattas, Monday eve- ning. Devotional exercises ducted by Mrs. Rice, Christmas story. treasurer and were read. The flower committee was instruct- ed to send flowers at the Christmas- tide to members ill or bereaved. A sum of money was voted for the Central Union Mission. Mrs. Thrift gave a talk on temper- ance work in the Sunday school. Mrs. Abbott made report of her work for the Bible Soclety. Mrs. Olmstead_reported meeting with the District Federation clubs. Mrs, Fannie Yeatman, treasurer, re- ported @ membership of 118, and an honorary membership of 8 for South- West union. Princeton Chapter, Y. W. C. A. held its December meeting &t the home of Mrs. C. B, Allen, 762 Rock Creek Church road. The president, Mrs. S._T. Jones, presided Reports were read by the chair- men of different committees. The treasurer reported that the bazaar held December 4 at the Pet- worth Baptist Church, was a finan- cial success A _sum was voted to be donated to the Harding Memorial Fund. A social hour was enjoved at the close of the, business session during which the hostess served refreshments. were con- who gave a Reports from the various committees ‘Women's Oity Club.—The customary Sunday afternoon tea will not be given today. A téa dance, under the auspices of the entertainment committee and the house committee will be given Christ- mas day from 4 to 7 pm. It will be complimentary to club members, who will be requested to show their mem- bership cards. Guest cards may be obtained at the clubhouse. The host- esses will_be Mrs. Frances Hopkins, Mrs. Ella S. Limerick, Mrs. Robert O. Jones, Mrs. Mary G. Farrar, Mrs. Ger- trude’ Lyons, Mrs. Retta’ Campbell, Mre. Lucile E. W. Fehl and Mrs. V. G. Harrington. Midshipmen from the Tnited States Naval Academy will be | the guests of honor. A Christmas dinner will be served ! December 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The entertalnment committee's pro- gram for New Year's eve is a dance from 9:30 to 1 o'clock and a bridge, jfive hundred and mah jongg_ party. | There will be favors for the dancers and card players. Refreshments will be served. Cards may be obtained at the clubhouse. A business meeting will be held |January 2, 8 p.m. Elmira College Club—At a mesting of the executive committee held re- cently at the home of the president Mrs. C. W. Rippey, resolutions o sympathy_on the death of Miss Mary Aronetla Wilbur were adopted. Miss Wilbur was connected for many years with the National Cathedral School as a teacher and an administrator, and was aotive in the American Associa- tion of University Women, being largely Instrumental in securing the present building for the national clubhouse. The Auxillary to Georse Washing- | ton Post, No. 1, American Legiom, gave a Christmas party Wednesday | evening at the Willard for benefit of ex-service men. The Auxiliary of the Department of District of Columbia will give a re. oception and dance New Year night at the Ebbitt Hotel. The Unit of Stuart Walcott 10, 1s preparing Christmas for families in need. George H. Thomas Woman's Rellet Corps, No. 11, presented an American fiag fo the John Burroughs School | Thursday morning, with appropriate patriotic exercises. Miss Augusta B. Palmer, chaplain of the corps, made the presentation, which was accept- ed by Miss Mary E. Draney, the prin- ofpal, in behalf of the school. The program consisted of singing “Amer- ica,” by grades 3 to 8; the “Amer- ican Creed” by grades 5 to 8; “Hats % RS Ne. baskets THE SUNDAY Eberle, chief of naval operations, at ths Navy Department STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, Secretary of the Navy, and Mrs, Edward ling stockings to be sent to, the various Navy hospitals for Christman. They were asslated by a number of Navy ladies. D. A.R. ACTIVITIES Continental Chapter met Monday at the home of Mrs. John A. Carmody, 1211 Vermont avenue. Mrs. Whyte, regent, presided. with Miss Annie Alexander and Miss Mary W. Durham and Miss Louise Durham as assisting hostesses. The sum made by the card party glven by Mrs. Whyte and Mrs. Lillian McMilan for benefit of a scholarship in one of the southern in- dustrial schools was announced, and donations from the chapter treasury were made to other activities. His- torical papers were read by Miss Helen A. Marston and Mrs. Mary W. Hurd. The color scheme of the table decorations were in keeping with the season. Judge Lynn Chapter held its Decem- ber meeting at the home of Mr: Bertha M. Robbins, the regent. the usual opening ceremonies an ad- dress on Americanization work was glven by Mrs. Harry B. Gauss, who is chairman of that committee. A short business session was held. Federal City Chapter. The Decem. ber meeting was held at the home ot Mrs. George E. Chadsey, with Miss Kate Powell as assistant hostess. The regent, Mrs. Mahlon A. Winter, pre- sided. Additional coples of the chap- ter vear book were distributed. The reports of officers showed the chapter to be doing much patriotic work. Con- tributions were voted for the Neigh- borhood House and the Bell Home. Mrs. Chadsey, chairman of the mem- bership committee, presented the name of Mrs. Alfred E. Aldous for membership in the Federal City Chap- ter, Mrs. Aldous desiring to transfer from another chapter. ~Mrs. Nalle, chairman of the ways and means com- mittee, reported on progress being made toward the card party to be given by the chapter in January. Monticello Chapter met Tuesday eve- ning at the residence of Mra. Kistler, the Keystone, and was well attended. The meeting was called to order by the regent, Mrs. Hammond. The chaplain led in prayer, after which the usual patriotic opening exercise: followed. ~Reports of the variou committees were made. Mrs. Kistler gave an account of her visit to the Friendship House. The chapter hopes to give some material ald to this wor- thy object. An appropriation was made for a book for the library. A new member, Mrs. Illman, was ac- cepted for membership. Miss Breed, assoclate member, gave a talk on her summer trip. The chapter has taken up the constitution for its winter study and subjects will be assigned for the different members to look up. ‘Wendell Wolfe Chapter held its mid- winter guest meeting at the home of Mrs. Lyman F. Kebler on the third Tuesday in the month, Mrs. Harry C. Oberholser, the regent, presiding. The assisting hostesses were Mrs. Caro Stillwell, Mrs. Robert F. Kohr, Mrs. R. A. Dellett, Mrs. E. T. Thomaa, Miss Mary L. Bottorff and Miss Anna E. Edwards. The subjéct for the evening’s pro- gram was “Conservation” and the principal speaker was Col. Willlam F Greeley, ghlef forestar of the United States. Mrs. Willlam Sherman Walker, or- ganizing secretary general of the national society, was present and spoke of the work of the office of the organizing secretary. Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, vice president general, announced that plans for the joint celebration of George Washington's birthday were being formulated by the committee in charge, and stated that the exercises would be open to the public. Seven new. members' names were voted upon and accepted to member- ship by the chapler. They come from different parts of the country .L\Jl. lows: Mrs. Frederick Ranno, Man- chester, N. H.; Mra Ralph Wilson, Sharon, Pa.; Mrs. Arthur Dowler, Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. I. N. Knapp, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. H. K. Hobart, man of grade 4 B; presentation of the American flag by Miss Palmer; salute to the flag, grades 3 to 8; re- marks, by Prof. Selden M. Ely, super- vising principal; patriotic remarks, by Past Department Commander B. P. Entriken of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R.; closing song, “The Star Spangled Banner,” by grades 1, 3 and 8. The committes in charge of the presentation representing the Thomas Woman's Rellef Corps were Miss Augusta B. Palmer, Mra Mamie P. Dorsey, Mra. Mary Wingate,.Mrs. Jennie Hoagland, Mrs Louise Watson and Mrs Myrtle M. Loebsack, and B. P. “ntriken and A. Dorsey repre- senting the Grand Army of the Re- public Among the visitors in at- tendance were Mrs. W. E. Perry and Mra J. M. Castell. The Washington Readers’ Club— The attendance of members and friends was unusually large for a meeting ocourring so near the Christ- mas holiday season as that of Pues- day evening and the Yuletide spirit of the program made the occasion a very pleasant one for all. The program was as follows: “New Years Day at Willards" Fred E. Barbour; “Our Christmas Present” (Joe Lincoln), “The Christmas Baby" (Will Carleton), Alice E. Robinson; “Why the Chimes Church _Depue; Santa Claus” (Hinda Burke), Hind Burke; “The Collier and the King" (Edwin Markham), Edward C. Town- send; “The Chrismas Angel” (Henry Van ' Dyke), J. Leyden White, ir.; ‘Christmas Shopping” (Elise Steven: Gordon), Elise Stevens Gordon; “The Player's Christmas” (Harry Lee), Arthur J. Rhodes. < Willey O. Ison, president of the club, ded as chairman. The club has several years adopted the plan of having each member of the program committee preside in turn during the season and being responsi- ble for the program on the dates as- signed them: also the president and vice president of the club presiding In turn as chairman. The members of the program committee for the season are: Mrs, Emily Frech Barnes, chairman; Mrs, William E, Bryant, Miss Lenora M. de Grange, Mrs. Constance M. Goodman, Mra Ross Chamberlin, Mra Edith O Hamilton and 25, Garenos E Rued- Miss Lulu Purcell and Mrs. Jessie A. Hover of this city. Mr. Leroy Benson, accompanied by William Oates, gave several violin selections, and Miss Marle Ready contributed piano numbers. A de- lightful social hour was enjoyed. Constitutien Chapter met at 8 pm. Tuesday, with Mrs. Lewis, 3318 Mount Pleasant street. Participating host- emses were Mrs. Lewis Mra Fisher, Miss Wells and Mrs. Neal. fying number were present. Mrs, Evarts, regent, presided. The reg- istrar announced Mrs. Charles W. Fitts, present, as having duly be- come a member of the chapter. She was extended a cordial welcome. ‘The entertainment committes chair- man reported the Washington Club secured for St. Distaff's day color ball January 7. The regent urged A grati- 7. that the music for the event be ep- gaged at once. Miss Pierce spoke of “the reason for existence of St Distaff's day, its character, and the | chapter's celebration of it. Follow- ing Christmas and the holidays, and immediately succeeding twelfth night, it was the signal for return- ing to the usual, everyday duties of | life; spinning being resumed, the distaff once again way wiclded. Every member agreed to attend tha ball in! colonial costume, thus rendering the | entertainment more picturesque. The vice regent stated that twenty six gavels had heen received, sev eral more were yet to be finished; some had been sold. Made of fine wood, from a house built by George ‘Washington, they are historic assets, exact replicas of the famous “Wash- ington gavel” now enshrined in a local Masonic lodge. In the absence of the chairman of “patriotic education,” the regent pre- wsented the subject, informing that| D. A. R cally inactive in such work, as the school board had taken it out of their hands. The Curtis School, however, asked assistance In keeplng open a third night each week and in defray- ing the expenses of a janitor. There was need of another teacher at the Tth and O streets sschool, where for- elgners, uneducated, or totally igno- rant of English, attended. The visiting committes chairman related visits to hospitals and the Flome for Incurables, telling of books received at the Naval Hospital. and asking contributions to their Christ-| mas tree. She said that she would attend to the chapter's customary wreath for the unknown soldler's grave and the accompanying service. | Mra. Harry Denham, ex-regent, was absent members, especially visits to reported greatly improved after an iNness. Mrs. Little urged inquiry of the sick. Mrs. Lewls reported pleas ing results from the sale of holiday cards. After reciting the American creed and the flag salute the meet- ing adjourned for a brief soclal perfod, when refreshments were served. The American Liberty Chapter was entertained at its December meeting by Mrs. 8. M, Meek at the New Wil- lard. At the opening, “America” was sung, accompanied by the piano and violin. Mrs. Richard B. Owen, re- gent, presided. She told of the prizes to the Georgetown Alien School hav- ing been presented and advocated a flag being given to all graduates. The reports. of officers showed the chapter to be in fine condition. Mrs. Richardson, chairman of the finance committee, reported the great suc- cess of the benefit card party given at the Washington Club. Mrs. Allan, in whose honor the scholarship was glven to the Lincoln Memoriab Uni- versity, told of the choice of Miss rtrude Higden to be given the chapters were now practi- | G | of Americanization’ work ‘Mary Land Allan" scholarship. She showed the certificate received and read the letters of appreciation. Mrs. Thomson, of chapter house commit- tee, reported the benefit concert given at ‘Continental Hall and its success, Mrs. Meek of the magasine committes 1d more chapter members were be- Ing added to the list of subscribers. rs. Bruckart of the library com- mittee, reported that the Distriot chapters were responding nicely to the purchase of rare books for the D. A. R. library. Donations were made to the Americanization work, the Children’s Hospital, the Harding Memorial Fund and the library com- mittee. A committes was appointed to entertain a ward at Walter Reed Hospital during Christmas week. Two new members were admitted. DECEMBER W. Eberle, wife of Admirml At roll call each member responded with some item of interest concerning | the life of Alexander Hamilton, and a | book-copy of the United States Con- stitution, was presented to each mem- ber, all’ at the suggestion of Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham. During the ocial hour Representative Howard £ Columbus, Neb., addressed the chapter, in which he urged the D. A. R. fo take more interest in the Indians. He praised their work in blazing the “Old Trails Roads” A song entitled “The Vision™" hand- illumined by Mrs. Leonard Chambers, written and dedicated to the American Liberty Chapter by Mrs. Lucy D. Marks, was sung by her, accompanied by the plano and violin.' Miss Eunice Taylor, planist, and Miss Mildred “leenor, violinist, also rendered sev eral selections, after which refresh- ments were served from a lovely dec- orated table. Manor House Chapter.—The Decem- ber meeting was held at the home of the regent, Miss Lillian Chenoweth. with Miss Frances Brawner and Mr: abeth Chenoweth assistant hos Reports were given by the ipter_officers and committee mem- bers. Contributions were made to the Amerlcanization work and a doll bed, made by a student in the South- ern Industrial School, was disposed of amid much merriment. The money raised in this way goes toward the educational fund for the boys work- ing their way through school. At the conclusion of business Miss Ida Ull- man rendered several violin solos and Miss Chenoweth sang, with Mrs. Dor- othy Baxter at the piano. The re- gent introduced Representative Web- er Wilson of Mississippi, who gave a talk. A Christmas tree was lighted and in the soft glow of the colored lights every one Jjoined in_ singing Christmas carols. The members and guests were later invited to the din- ing room where the refreshments and decorations were of the holiday sea- son. Miss Brawner served ices and Mrs. Clifton Clark poured ocoffee. Columbla Chapter met Tuesday eve- ning u. Capitol Park Hotel, Mrs. orge B, Ashby, hostess. Mrs. C. C. Coombs, regent, presided. Reports of commiltees were given and Mrs. Velma Sylvester Rarber, registrar, reported the admission of the following new members: Mrs. Sheats, Mrs. Sarah Barker, Miss Dora Bailey and Mrs. Bertha A. Cooley. Committees were appointed to per- fect plans for a benefit card party to be held January 16. The chapter voted to contribute money for a book for the library at Continental Hall. The speaker for the evening was Lieut. Col. Thomas J. Dickson, who gave an interesting and amusing ac- count of his experiences in trying to establish American customs and edu- cation in the Philippines and spoke of the inspiration of following the |American flag, not only to the Philip- pines, but to Mexico, and to France during the world war Mrs. H. B. Gauss, state chairman for the District, told of the work being doné by that organization and the wonder- ful results obtained. Columbia chapter pledged its support to the cause. About fifty members weres present and an informal reception followed the addresses to introduce the speak- ers, prospective new members, guests from other chapters and a large num- ber of husbands of the members of the chapter. The Martha Washington Chapter met Tuesday at the home of Mr: Gustavus Werber, Mrs, Eugene Cul- ver read a paper on ‘the historical character, Peggy O'Neil, so well known in Washington's early society circles and subsequently a heroine in literature. After the business meeting an orlg- inal Christmas story was read by Mre. Beaton. Mrs. Newhard enter- tained with a reading, The members had the pleasure of welcoming the two new members who have joined winter. The Maj. Willlam Overton Callis Chapter met at the home of the his- torian, Miss Marie Louise Turner, 2524 27th street, Monday evening. There was & large attendance, with the regent, Mrs. M. de Clare M. Berry, presiding. Arrangements were made for dona- tions and Christmas box for the chil- dren of the Blue Ridge Industrial School. Atter routine business Christmas presents were distributed from o tree erected in the drawing room. Mis. Mary Dickens gave several recitals, and the regent, Mrs. Betry, read a 23, 1923—PART the chapter lhlsi, of O1d Virginia and His Forbears" 9 Thix column Isx conducted by the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associa- tiona. uarters, Appeals build- ingx, 426 Sth street northwest. At the Christmas season, when the spirit of helping others is greater than at any other time, the members of the District of Columbia Congress of Mothers and Associations natu- rally think of one of their most hon- ored members, Mrs. Holtzman Tolson, who 1s al- ways ready to help others. She was one of the charter members of the National Congress of Moth- ers and Parent- Teacher Assocta- tions and has been an active member Parent - Teacher of the District branch ever since it was organized At the meeting of the organization Tuesday afternoon the chairman of the Juvenile Court committee, Mrs. Edward Kalmbach, presented a reso- lution which was unanimously passed. This resolution was to indorse the re- appointment of Judge Sellers as judge of the Juvenile Court. The organiza- tion not only heartily indorsed this resolution, but they authorized the chairman ' to circulate & through every parent-teacher tion in the city for the signatures of the parents of Washington supporting this splendid and most just judge of children MRS. TOLSON. The District of Coiumbia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Asso- ciations gave a Christmas dinner to the children of the “atyplcal” schools of the southeast and the northeast The turkeys were donated, but the rest of the dinner was given by mem- bers of the organization, who helped to serve it. Those taking part were Mrs. G. S Rafter, Mrs. V. W. Speel, Mrs. Willlam Wolf Smith, Mrs. Frank J. McMaugh, Mrs. West, Mrs. E. Bren- non, Mrs. G. 8. Fraser, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Tolson ané Mrs. J. N. Saunders. There ~were seventy-five children served and each child was presented with a stocking of candy. Robert Haycock and Capt. Julius Peyser were invited guests, Mrs. G. S. Fraser, chalrman of the clothing conservation department, has had many appeals for clothing, and she has asked for donations to be sent to the headquarters, the Appeals building, 426 6th street northwest. A member from one of the P. T. A. will be found In the room every day in the week from 10 till 4. Mrs. Joseph Randall, chairman of shoes and rubbers, is also in need of con- tributions for her work. She has had many appeals for shoes from school children, and has exhausted the sup- ply of shoes on hand. Immediately after the Christmas holidays the chairmen who had charge of the different booths at the rainbow fete will hold a meeting and draft a letter to be sent to all those merchants and dealers who sent donations to the bazaar. There will be a poster exhibit in the Force School after Christmas, and all those who made posters for the rainbow fete are urged to send their posters to the Force Mrs. Patterson, whose address is the Gallinger Municipal Hospital, has a number of hope cards for the hope chest. These cards contain a beauti- | ful poem written especiaily for thnis | purpose by Mrs. Minnegerode An drews, who also designed the picture, and they were painted by the school children in the junior hjgh schools. The final disposition of & chest will be made at the January meeting of the organization. The domestic science class in East- 13 Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton, the legislative chairman of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associa- tons. In the course of her remarks Miss Hutson said that, though the District has no vote, the members of Congress are always glad to hear the voice of the District; and who is better qualified to express the needs of the city than the parents and teachers of its children? | Wednesday afternoon Mrs. G. Rafter, president of the District o Columbia Congress of Mothers and | Parent-Teacher ~Associations, spoke at a_meeting of the Lee School Par- ent-Teacher Association, in Alexan- dria, Va. At the meeting of the Parent Teacher Assoclation of the Blair- Hayes schools the playgrounds of the two schools were discussed and new ¢quipment of the Blair playground inspected. The association was en- tertained by a boyvs' choir from the cighth grade, also a recitation by elghth-grade girl, followed by 0 vocal solos by (Mra. Margaret oomes, accompanied by Mrs. C. L. Kinsella. The president, Mrs. Levy, presided. 4 The next meeting of Wallach-Tow- €rs will be held In the Wallach School January 3 at 2:30 p.m. Miss Jesste La Salle will speak about her _All the classes in Wallach-Towers School gave Christmas plays and each room had its own tree. A large tres always occuples the main hall in Wallach. The boys in one of the third grades, while the girls were having their sewing lessons, made animals from pleces of wood, ‘using Jig saws to cut them and after painting them took them home to brothers and sisters for | Christmas presents | _A meeting of the J. V. Wost School was held December 14, the vice presi- dent, Roy H. Wolfe, presiding, in the absence of Louis Julihn, the presi- dent. Music and _recitations pre- ceded the speaker, Dr. John J. Tigert, commissioner of ¢ducation, who made an address on the sublect in which his life work has made him proficient. The Brookland and John Burrows schools were 0o-workers in the house- hold booth at the rainbow fete. Mrs. A. 1 Eagle of Brookland acted as chairman, assisted by Mrs. Fred Kashell of John Burrows School. Mrs. Kashell and Mrs. Castell of the John Burrows School made and erect- led the decorations that were used on the hooth and were faithful workers during the sale. Mrs. Parent of the Kenliworth School donated a willow platter more than a_hundred vears old to this work. Others assisting were Mrs. Willlam F. Ludwig, Mrs. E. 0. Volland and Miss Little. From the recent book shelf rainbow fete 500 volumes of pristine literature were disposed of to the grade chil- dren Peahody-Hilton Parent-Teacher As- sociation met December 14 with Mrs. G, W. Lady, vice president, in charge. The principal business consisted of a report by Mrs. Mann on the efforts of the association to have electric lights installed in the bulldings and a discussion of the Inefficency of the Hilton School heating plant. A reso- lutlon asking for a decided increase in pay of school janitors was adopted by the associatlon. An interesting talk on the aim of the schools was given by Robert L. Haycock, assistant superintendent of schools. An illustration of the pur- poses and advantages of intelligence | tests was given by Miss Jessie La | Salle. A beautiful picture which had been won by Miss Lanman’s room for hav- {ing the highest attendance of par- ents at the meetings during last year was exhibited. .16 DRUNKEN DRIVERS ARRESTED IN WEEK | Police Favor More Jail Sentences ern High gave three baskets to needy | families at Thanksgiving. ~ These baskets contained enough food to last each family for a week. The class, under the directfon of their teach Jonas, will have dressed dolls made scrap books for children whom Santa Claus would doubtless forget otherwise. Stephen Kramer,’ principal of Cen tral High, announced that early in the new year he hopes to have an assoclation formed in that school Owing to the great number of pupfls there will probably be more than one assoclation, in_ order to embrace all the parents and teachers interested in the school. The Johnson-Powell Mothers' Club will furnish baskets of food and toys to several families for Christmas. The Park View Parent-Teacher As- sociation had & community Christmas tree and entertainment Friday night Mrs. Mary Baker presided. Mrs, L. D. Smoot. Juvenile Pro- tective Association chairman, wants a chairman from every school to serve as her committee, and she is pre- paring a letter to be sent to every president asking that such a chair- man be appointed early in January. Miss Hutson spoke briefly at the a book recently published ave America” and written by about called * The_ chapter bought a_ doll's bed, made by the children of the Southern Tnaustrial School, and voted It to the child of one of the chapter members. The evening was ended with a supper. The Richard Arnold Chapter met Wednesday evening, Mrs. M. St. Clair Blackburn, the regent, presiding. The hostess was Mra. Glenn Fay Jenks. vice regent. in her new home, 3524 Pdmunds street. Mrs. Nelson E. Ding- ley, the speaker of the evening, gave an account of her Americanization work in Boston and Detroit. Miss Bertha Francis Wolfe, state chairman of students' loan fund committee, historical paper, entitled “A Knight 'spoke on that subject. WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION? ‘The mew automobile class recently erganised at Central High School ix proving re coursa en “sutemyobiles” is given. The picture lar among the students Poys at work gm a dise meeting of the organization Tuesday | | to Curb Dangerous | Practice. Imposition of a jail sentence by jJudge Gus A. Schuldt in a case of fa motorist convicted of a charge of jdriving an automobile while intoxi- |cated is believed by police officials o be a splendid move to decrease tsuch dangerous driving to a minimum. Maj. Danfel Sullivan, superintend- ent of police, has long advocated the infliction of such punishment, feeling that nothing short of prison bars will accomplish anything. | pein Zpite of the fact that such a penalty was imposed, records of the | police department show that the prac- [tice has not been wholly discon- tinued. arrests for such offenses the {past week totaling sixteen. Where | s not a stngle day during the week that such an offense was not charged | against at least one being recorded one day. Activity of the vice and precinct squads the past week, in addition to the numerous arrests for alleged conspiracy, resulted in the arrest of | numerous 'persons for alleged pos- | session, transportation and sale of | Hquor and seizure of liquor and sev- | eral automobiles, | Eighteen persons wera arrested as {alleged bootleggers, twenty-eight for jalleged possession and thirteen for |transporting. Arrests for intoxication | totaled 182 P e | PLEADS FOR HOSPITALS. Private Soldiers and Sailors’ Le- gion Presents Plan to Coolidge. The Private Soldiers and Sailors' Legion, through Its national presi- dent, Marvin Gates Sperry, yesterday presented to President Coolidge the organization’s legislative program for this Congress, which Includes a de- mand for complete hospitalization for all world war disabled veterans and the opening of the hospitals to all veterans of all wars. Mr. Sperry told President Coolidge that his organizatio bonus pro- | gram differs from that of the Ameri- !can Legion in that the Private Sol- diers and Sailors’ Leglon asks a cash bonus of $500 to ho paid from a spe- cial tax on the “war profiteers." person, four CLASSES FEATURE CHRISTMAS TOPICS Sessions of Americanization Schools Marked hy Spe- cial Exercises. Special Christmas exercises marked the closing week of the current cal- endar year in the Americanization achools. A party was held Thursday for children of members of the wo- men’s class while on Friday a Christ- mas entertainment was given by the students of the classes of Miss L. O. Burroughs and Mrs. H. . Kiernan Those who had charge of the chil dren’s party were Mrs. Emily Gold- enberg, Mrs. Mary D. Ella and Mrs. Antolnette Alcantara. Music was un der the direction Mrs. Marie Za lipsky. Program Features. The program fo welcoms to the Chil Nicklin, president olass; Russian dances lipsky and Master Abrah, Christmas song, Miss berg; Christmas poem, Master Abrs ham’Sanger; “Cantique d= Noel” Mr. Rene Tixier, assisted by Mrs chart and Mrs. Nicklin; folk F ille Nacht, ass: “A 'Ta ‘laus; the Children, everybody { Friduy Entertainments. | The program of Fria {ment was as follo come, Mrs, Hauc and Mr, Fernandez; Nacht German' chorus; “Christmas in Oir Countries,” Americanization School students; “Cantique de Noecl." Frenct chorus, assisted by Rene Tixler. Christmas poem, Georgs Veith; “The New Year” Americanization School students; mandolin selections, Maj. Alcantara; greetings, Santa Claus; Address to the students, Miss Mauds E. Alton, principal of Americant tion School. P Miss M. V. Ball, Americanization School teacher, and Miss Demerest kindergarten teacher in the Peabody portable school, gave a joint Christ mas party Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. H. B. Gauss and Mrs. Exely of the Daugliters of the Amer- ican Revolution were also hostesses Night Classes Joined. The night classes at the America ation School, at 7th and O streets, are having a joint entertainment in the auditorium of the school, Mrs. G S. McClintoch and Mrs. K. Y. Cowling in charge Orchestra selections, School Orches- tra; "The Lorelei” German chorus: piano Biagio Tripi (nine old); “Poem of Christmas,” E Schuch; “Christmas B School ' class; Polish Lansman and Sidney Zighaniel nish song, Knud Kretzmer; Christ- mas recitation, Sol Orlean; piano solo, Alfred Haeringer: “O Tannenbaum.’ German chorus; dance, Master Ben- nie Levinson, accompanied by his ters; Christmas eolo, Esther Golde “Holy Night,” Miss Saulter's begin- ners’ class; Russian chorus, “Volgu Boat Song’; O Sole Mio." Asero; piano o s Zalipsk Angel's Serenade.” Miss Metzgar; vio- 1tn obbligato Desoff : recitation, Miss Fel Nuch E Roger's class lajse.” French chorus; “San Italian rus; solo, Juck Heifich; the gchool, Miss Maude E. cipal; “Why the Bells Grace Mever: “Noel,” Rene Tixler, companied by Mrs. Zalipsky. Other Excrciae Outlined. The Webster School Americaniza- tion class had a short Christmas pro- gram, including stories of Ch mas in other lands, patriotic songs Christmas recitations and Christmas carols, a_violin solo by Mrs. Mary Blok Miss Wiihelmine Figl “The Night Before Christmas,” by Francis ¢ The Americaniza tion will give a ment December Community Center, 12th and L streets northwest. Miss Marie Halasi, chai man of the recreation committee, is in charge. Nick Zografos is in charge i f the refreshment committe. art Alcantara Maj Rang," on School Associa- holiday entertain- the Tompson The exccutive committee of the Americanization S 1 Assoclation is | planning to special num- ber of the Americanization Bulletin early in January. S. H. Hanessian, { president: A. Orlean, vice president, and Walter Lutz, editor of the Bulle. tin, are in charge of all arrangements for t publication A history of the assoclation. its pur- pose and accomp! nents, also the co-operative work the ivic or- ganlizations, will be published in this Book. Friends of the Americanization School are asked to watch for it Harry M. Crandall, Crandall’'s Thea= ters, and Mrs. Harriette H. Locker, educational director, are giving a re. Ceptlon to the students and teachers of the moving picture classes of the Americanization School today at Crandall's private studio. There will be a special Christmas program. D. C. SUED FOR $20,000. In One Action $10,000 Damage Claimed for Woman’'s Death. Suft to recover $10,000 damages was filed vesterday by William H. Carter, administrator, against the District of Columbia. He seeks to recover for the death of his wife, Edna L. Carter, who was crossing a_culvert at Kenil- worth_avenue and Piney run north- east April 28 last when the structura collapsed and she was thrown into the water and drowned. The District authorities are charged with failure properly to inspect the culvert i learn of its alleged dangerous condi- tion. Attorney Webster Ballinger ap- pears for the plaintiff. The District of Columbia is also named defendant fn & suit Lo recover $10.000 damages for alleged personal injury filed by James H. Brawner. He says he was crossing the culvert on the same day in an automobile, which was Swept into the water, and he was injured severely. Mr. Ballinger also represents him. W anderlusters Start Fund To Replace Canal Dog Hero Out along the tow path by the jcanal there is a sense of creeping ilonesomeness since Scotty went away —a martyr to a little dog’s devotion for his mistress. No dog on earth will ever tgke Scotty's place in the sad hearts of hig friends. Scotty was the pet and protector of the home of Jack Speaker, mear Great Falls, and the delight of every honest person who ever tramped up the trail of the canal. One day, just about two weeks ago, Sootty and Mrs. Speaker were hurrying to a distant store when his mistross was faced by a colling cop- perhead smake. Dog Dies of Bite. In a flash the dog leaped forward, just in time to recelve in his own cheek the painful, deadly fangs that were Intended for Mrs. BSpeaker. There was a terrible struggle, and in a few minutes the snake was scat- tered in pleces along the canal bank. But Scotty limped whining back to the Speaker fireside, there to pay the supreme price for his self-sacrificing love. The Speaker family misses him, and the Wanderlusters miss him—his bark of welcome, his cold nose thrust Wanderlusters have set out to get tha Speakers another dog. The move- ment was atarted by M. G. Keister, of 1323 Girami street northwest, who will receive any contributions made for this purpos Praise for Dog. Mr. Keister testified to the qualities of Scotty in a letter to The Star. He told how the little spaniel used to accompany him on his frequent walks along the canal bank and how more than once he destroyed a snake that might have proved a dangerous enemy to the hiker. In conclusion he sald this: “I want to assure you—as many others no doubt will do—that the death of Scotty is deeply regretted by_his many friends and that Mr. and Mrs. Speaker will feel his loss and protec tlon keenly, Inasmuch as they are peo- ple of very moderate means, I wish to euggest that a fund be started to in some measure, at least, replace the services of Scotty. “Coming at this season of the year, T can contribute only a little myseif, but I think those old folks should be pre- sented with a thoroughbred shepherd or collie. They need a protector and no dog 15 too good for them.” It any Wanderluster who knew Scotty, or any person who loves ani- mals, ‘happens to read this, they may contribute toward Mr. Keister's fund ir they sa desire by addressing him a’ his worthy the home o