Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1924, Page 5

r EASTERN GIRL WING FINAL STAR PRIZE| Wilson Funeral Story Pupil’s Choice for Competitive Essay. FOURTH IN HER SCHOOL Central High Has Second Place in Record of Victories. The fourth and final prize in 1 Stars “best news Ten awarded to 3 sixteen-year-old student at Bastern gh Schoul, it w. nucunced to mittes of judge of this paper, rrize marks the end of Ws SLOrY” contest. Miss Painter lives at 1506 D street and Ex “tudents. A cheek for umount of the fourth prize, sent to her, with the com ents of the managing editor of al of the 3 for her | Ze-winning ess; Enastern Students Lead. With the close of the conte wontest weeks, ern High School students took the largest number. Eastern students won five of the i i pr fourth pri Dun v and Columbia Jun- one each. Two of izes were the first, cach, two and MeKinl High School central’'s three wiounting to BALLOU INDORSED | BY BUSINESS MEN| Trade Board Committee Expresses Confidence in School Official. Adoption of a resolution of con- fidence, in the abilty and adminis tration of Dr. Frank W. Ballou, su- | perintendent of schools, and appoint- ment of a committee to rev: v and report on proposed changes in the methods of appointing the school board members were features of a | meeting of the school committes of the Board of Trade in the board's| auditorium in The Star building yes- terday afternoon. Chairman Paul E. Lesh named C: N, Chipman and Jerome Barnard to look into the proposals for the change in appointiflg school board members, While it was announced that the committee did not seek to enter into | any reports of friction on the school | hoard, some information as to con- |mat ditions on the board came to them in informal talks by members. Fears School Undermining. 1 E. C. Graham, member of the school board, but speaking as = member of the committee, stated that activi of certaln _members of the board seemed to foreshadow the undermin- ing of the school & em and might finally cause Dr. Ballou veluntaril, to resign. He added that condition n the operations of the board ion which wou attention of the committ mediate investigation. V T. Galliher, former mem! school board brought the at f the committec to a situa- tion ante-dating the present one hy | o few vears, stating that littlo { wccomplished” amid ~much quibblin because of the “appointment man more ambitious than effecti 4s a member. Resolution of Confidence. The resolution backing Dr. Hallou was brief but definite. It simply pressed the confide of the mittee in his administrative abiliti The investigation of the proj N for changes in methods of appointing members of the school board will go forward immediately, but it is not ~xpected that this investigation will involve an inquiry into the conduct | » of business by the board of cducatior nor into the controversy between cers tain member: S T TRAFFIC CLUB TO DINE. i i ' i Annual Dinner Will Be Served |cXtended to Tuesday Night at Raleigh. The Washington T hold its annual dinner on aight in the ballroom of the B: Hotel. The speakers wi i Jumes E. Freeman, Khan- Alal, minlste : Senator Royal 8. Copeland of New York, 1t resentative IR, W ginia, Phillip 1. "Smith, District superitnendent Pennsylvania railroad; William Smith, vice president of the American ilway Express Ce ¥ mith, sec a of the folk and Was eamboat Company. H | PLAN SUPPER DANCE. | Department of Labor Employes to | Celebrate Anniversary. ! Officials and employes of the De- partment of Labor will celebrate the| eloventh anniversary of the depart- ment by holding a supper the Hamilton Hotel tho evening of March 4. Secretary Davis will deliver an ad- dress at 8:45 and supper will be served at 9:30. with dancing and card playing to follow. HOUSEWARMING PébaQAM Children’s Aid Society Entertains at Headquarters. The American Children’s Aid So- clety gave an entertainment, with housewarming program, last night at its headquarters, 315 John Mar- Shall place northwest, attended by a large number of those interested in the work. Entertainment was furnis Miss Elsie Seay, Mre. Emily Shivers nd Master Le Hoy Smith, vocal solo- ists; Miss Alice Lankdon and Miss Inez Whiteside, readers, and mem- bers of the Incomco Club, instru- mentalists. Decorations followed both George Washington's birthday anniversary and Valentine day schemes, Refres ments were served. Officers of the soclety recelving were: _F. A. Preston, president: Mrs. John Scrivener, first vice preside “Paul Starkwoather, second vice pres- ident; William T, Johngon, third vice | ; John' ‘Smalley, superin- tendent; Mrs. John Smalley, treas- ; Herbert R. King, director, and oairs. Isabel G. Wright, sccretary. {moneys ¢ e Club will fidge, inform {10 obtain contracts for r: THE Fourth Prize Winner In Star’s “Best News Story” Contest By Fern Painter, Aged 16, Eastern High School. Home Address: 1506 D Street Southeast. The Best News Story of the Wee A fitting tribute to our able war President, wise leader, and above all, minister of pe article on Wilson's funeral, which appeared on page 1 of the Star for February 6. Powerful reasons led me to seleet this as the best news story of the week. Primarily the subject was one that touched the heart of the world. Already is Wilson, like Lincolu, “A Man for the Ages.” His nobility and self-sacrifice have forced the world to pause from trivial pursuits for a moment on the day of his committal to the quict sanctuary of the One to whom he had daily looked for guidance. to hark back to the stormy days when man contended against his brother, and to think with gratitude of the strong hand of delivery. A few moments of meditation on a subject that so touches the hearts of mankind is good. The ceremony itsell was inspiring. Simplicity, without the glamour of pomp and display. marked the passing of this great soul. These qualities w-re char- aeteristic of Wilson, who worked for the good of man, touched, but unmoved by praise or blame. The ceres inony gave to all a vision ¢f the mortality of material thingt and the longevity of the soul. The article. like the funeral. was simple, grave and poetic. With true instinct. the author quoted from the noblest poetry of the world. What could better express so greal an emotion as the sorrow of the world? The effecy, of the whole convinees one that Wilson has, indeed, found “The Way to Peace. For these reasons, then, the universal interest and bereavement in Wilson's funeral, the heauty of the services and the delicate handling of the subj consider this the greatest news story of the week. RIFLE MATCH PLANS ' FIREWRECKS HOME FOR 1924 APPROVED OF J. R. NOURSE, New Prizes to Be Awarded in Four| Washington Correspondent Loses | Dwelling and Part of Household Goods—Family Escapes. | | { Classes at Camp Perry Contest. | { i i { ¥inal approval of plans fur the na- | Tie residence of James R, N tional rifle match of 1 to be held at | Washington Camp Perry, Ohio, the latter part of : August, has been given by the War Department, it w: : day. New hies will D to the h m repres which organized reserves, to the high mw R ck 1 in the individual rifi= mateh, to the high man in the individual pistol| rear of the 1d to the winning teum in the | tained no car at the time, due to the | national intercolicgiate match. fact that Mr. Nourse awa Four periods of instruction and com- A brisk petition for various branches fense organization will b advance of the ni military t serve offi pring, Md s following a broke out night i in the garage in ! housé, which eon- | from | north wind carried iting the | sparis and brands to the rear of the of the fumily withont v by ne 1 ril vidus « the fire was ptet male mem and' pis to Octob PLAN INTENSIVE DRIVE FOR HARDING MEMORIAL S = — fires started to the Two-Day Campaign Prior to Feb- ::::!v':v\:i:rn. ail 1y were ruary 20 Will Wind Up Cam- paign for $2,000,000. 0 county chairmen of the Memorial Associ t the country have b, vised by headquar they nischiold gonds ey Formerly Stag Hotel Phone Main 8108.8109 (04-610 9th St. . 37 rooms, $6 weekly; $10.50 rooms. $8; 314, with toilet, shower and_lavatory, $10; Toom, 60 per cent more. Rooms Like Mother's. ELECTRIC WIRING | First-class Work at Lower Prices | Any 6-Room 558.00,‘ | House o i | Including Floor Plugs, Switches, Halls and | Baseinent i 8. Z. C. Westerfield Electric Co. ! 1503 R North 750! 1122 & 1124 Vermont Ave. Furnished Rooms With Hotel Service at Moderate Prices MEN ONLY Sing’e Room, $9.00 Week Single Room With Private Bath, $14.00 Week Double Room With Private Bath, 2 Persons, $10.00 Per Week Each Person 2 Double Rooms With Private Bath Between 4 Persons, Mortimer, at that time, said th $750 Per Week Each company had sought the Person union » tion, % George A. Mills uny such action, Dr. Row: could not even recall the names men S nkty S tioned n the committee hearing or | that he had ever been connected in | any manner with railroad projects in Colombla. INDICTMENT ATTACKED. | Justice Hitz -Takes Demurrer of Leahy Under Advisement. ' Justice Hitz in Criminal Division 1| has under advisement a demurrer | ke ALASCO cking the suflic f an i For_Your ment reported some years ago 5 £ Tucker K. Sands, former vice dent of the Commerelal onil Bank, for alleged violatien of the | national reserve banking act in per- mitting the General Shipbuilding and Aero Company to overdraw its ac- count in the bank to the extent of | $25,000. The alleged violation oc- | curred in 1917. Leahy claims the indictment is vague and indefinite and alleges that the. reserve act has heen so amended as to render it unenforceable. George P. Hoover, special assistant to At-! torney General Daugherty, defended | the indictment. Pl pe campaign _in world-wide appeal has low state their ors 1 s 3 ation, headed by President Cool- fourth of th sourht for t to an endow fund will ¢ aintenance of the s mansoleun Harding ( of Diplomacy a Functions rnment and no fu ntributions will he CONTRADICTS MORTIMER. | Pan-American Union Head Denies Contractor's Charge. 1s of the Thompson struction Company | sought the aid of the Union headquarters h. struction in Colombia, Dr. L. director general of the union, d ed last night in reference mony by Elias H. Mortimer du the Senate committee’s investigation of the Veterans' Bureau. EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C; SATURDA - Woodmard & Wotheop In Simplicity Lies the Distinction of The Smart Sports Costume Paris Insists Upon Simple Sports Clothes Woodward & Lothro p Sports Clothes Are Simple This year again, and even more this year than ever before, in simplic- ity lies the distinction of the sports costume. From her sleek shingled head, to her slim, slippered feet, the woman of fashion chooses simple lines for the most subtle effects, and dresses very plainly to be very smart. The Simple Boyish Frock Has proved itself so smart, so practical, so-becoming, that the sunshine resorts sponsor it for the coming season. This newest irock is straight of line, boyish, simple in trimming. Or of the two-piece Garconne type—in crepe, in silk alpaca, flannel or jersey; with the boyish collar, the convertible V or the clul collar; long or short sleeves, sometimes with a row of smart glass buttons for trimming. In white, in poudre blue. almond. monterey red, gray, tan. $25 to $75 The Suit for Sports - May be any one of a number of types—two of which we sketch. The three-piece sports costume in an imported novelty striped iabric—tans and browns flecked with color. The facing of the jacket and the blouse matching in a brilliant red crepe, $115. T'he candy-striped flannel slip-over suit is another sports type. with its accompanying fob. and “zipper” closing, $59.50. Other suits for sports—box-coated. cape-coated, but simple. $39.50 to $115 The Three-Quarter Coat The popular coat at the sunshine resorts will be the popular coat for sports wear here—and it keeps the pencil silhouette of winter, subtracts inches from its length and adds newness through fabric and color and being the thre quarter coat. with bandings of bright colors. and stripes and has a cape sleeve. It is in flannel. It is in fleecy plaids It is in supple woolens, in the high colors—and sometimes it is fur $39.50 to $295 collared The Garconne type two-piece sports frock, in white silk alpaca, appliqued in_ huge poppies of vivid red. $125. The boyish Hannel with club collar of crepe and its row glass buttons marching smartly down the front, $20.50. In poudre biue This coat, of soft, supple woolen, with colored leather trimming collar and cuffs, was designed to be worn with the crepe sports frock. $39.50. In gray or the new fresh-taffy color. SRt AR D2 S —— Both the faciug of the jacket and the blouse of this three- piece sports costume are in the striking lacquer red crepe—the suit a novelty ported stripe. $115. candy - striped flannel slip-over suit has that®very newest “zipper” fastening with a_fob as a chic acces ry. $59.50. The typical, simple, boyish sports trock, in krisal-crepe, pin-tucked, straight and slim, with white crepe collar and Gray or Monterer.