Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1924, Page 31

Parent-Teacher Activities This column is conducted by the District of Columbia Congress of Par- ent Teacher Associations, branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. . The monthly meeting of the District of Columbia Congress of = Parent- Teacher Associations was held in the Ebbitt Hotel Tuesd: ternoon. As part of the Iducational week pro- gram of the organization, the speaker was Mrs. Willlam Wolf Smith, who gave an address on the “Constitution of the United States.” There were re- ports from the heads of the many de- partments of the organization, which explained the helpfulness and effi- ciency of the District of Columbia congress. The chalrmen who gave re- ports were: Mrs. Fraser, clothes con- servation: M Joseph Sanders, health; Mrs. Willlam T. Bannerman. education; Mrs. Stant, church P. T. A.; Mrs. Kelmbach, Juvenlle Court; Mrs. La Varr, moving pictures; Mrs. C. P. Clarke, child welfare magazine; Mrs. Ross, children's literature, and Mrs. J. N. Saunders, publicity. Mrs. Mont- gom Blair gave a brief talk on the “Society of Visiting Nurses” and Mrs. Hugh Hanna spoke on the “Sale of the Christmas Sfamps for the Funds of the Society for the Preven- tion of Tuberculosis. Education week was celebrated by the Parent-Teacher Assoclations in the District by a large rally Friday night in the auditorium of the In- terlor Department. The program was espocially arranged for the fathers of Washington. Dean W. C. Ruediger of G. W. U.. Mrs. Philander Poston and Col. P. M. Anderson spoke. There _was a musical program which was ~srenged ¥ Mme. Von Unschuld. Henry C. Clark, tourin «ice pre dent of the District of Columbia con- &ress, and the chairman of the com- mittes which arranged the meeting, presided. Mrs. William T. Bannerman, chair- man of the education committes of the District of Columbia Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations, wishes 1o have a representative on her com- mittes ‘from every school organiza- tion in the city. She will ask each president to send to her the name and @ddress of his or her representative. Address Mrs. W. T. Bannerman, 1882 Columbia roaad. The Christmas sale to be given by all the Parent-Teacher Assoclations in the city, under the auspices of the District of Columbia Congress of Par- ent-Teacher Assoclations, will be held in the ballroom of the Rochambeau December 5. Mrs. Gertrude Bischoff is the general chairman._ The rain- bow fete which was hefd last De- cember was a success financlally, and an even greater inspiration morally, because it brought all of the ass clations of the city into the closest and most harmonious co-operation. Mrs. Bischoft will welcome any sug- gestions and offers of assistance. Write to her, 1426 Crittenden street, or phone Columbia 8430. The officers of the recently or- ganized Bennings Parent-Teacher As- gociation are: President, Mrs. S. W. Gibson; first vice president, Miss Daisy Allwine; second vice president, Mrs. Mary Sparrow; secretary, Mrs. James; treasurer, Miss Prangley. The Cranch-Tyler Parent-Teacher Association has recently reorganized, with Mrs. W. A. Hamilton for pres dent. The delegate from the associa- tion to the District of Columbia Con- gress of Parent-Teacher Associations is Mrs. Donely. An_interesting meeting was held by the Blair-Hayes Parent-Teacher Association. Dr. Charles Detmer spoke on the care of the teeth. Reci- tations by one of the puplls and piano solos by Miss Burrows formed the program. Arrangements are be- ing completed for a card party to be held in the Northeast Masonic Temple December 6. The work of the Brightwood Parent- Teacher Assogiation has been active along lines in’behalf of the schoiars. It has a new president, Mrs. J. M. Hall, who was elected at the Novem- ber meeting to succeed Mrs. A. J. Dinger, resigned. A new first vice president was also elected, Mrs. W. E. Branson. The work of the assoclation is ‘being conducted through the fol- lowing committees: Membership, Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Swab, Mrs. Heatwole. Mrs. Buck. Mrs. ans; purchasing, Miss Nichols. Mrs. Medley. Mrs. Brad- ley, Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Allison: pro- gram, Mrs. Bryant, Miss McKee; Mrs. Appleb: hool, Dr. Bell, Mr. Evans; bealth, Dr. Ralph: refreshment, Mrs. Hankins, Mrs. Casale, Mrs. delegate to the Juvenile Protective As: tion, Mrs. Bryant: delegate to District of Columbia Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations, Mrs. Din- ger. It was announced that a port- able school would soon be opened at Fifth and Sheridan streets, which will accommodate the kindergarten, first and second grade pupils. The Hubbard Home and School As- sociation met Monday night and unanimously elected the former pres- ident, Dr. J. A. Flynn, to succeed the recently elected president, who re- signed. Mrs. R. G. Hand, vice presi- dent, presided. - Henry C. Clarke spoke on the Schick test for diph- therfa. A musical program was ren- |’ dered by Marcel Provest. who was accompanied by Miss. Margaret Mc- Keever, both of whom were former pupils of the Hubbard School. The association voted to purchase four new flags for the building and also to purchase new curtains_for the teach- ers’ room. A donation of $5 was made to the Juvenile Protective Association. Mrs. Hand was appointed chairman of the clothes conservation, and Decem- ber 1 has been set apart as the clothes conservation day for this associ tion. The attendance banner was won by the first grade. A program was given at meeting of the Edmonds Parent-Teacher Assocla- tlon Monday night, with the vice presi- dent, George Hild, in the chair. Several songs were rendered by the sixth grade Toys, accompanied by Miss Woods. The principal speakers were Dr. Frank Bal- Jou, Miss Adelaide Davis and Gen. Amos Fries. The ailver loving cup won by the association for the best attendance at the District of Columbia Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations meetings was inspected by the parents, and an appeal was made by the president, Mrs. J. H. Fritz, for the co-operation of the association in keeping the cup the re- quired three years, when it would re- main the permanent property of the Ed- monds. After singing “America” the formal meeting adjourned, and a soclal followed during which ~refreshments were served. The Morgan Parent-Teacher Associa- tion will give a Thanksgiving luncheon at the school Tuesday from 10:30 o'clock during the short recess and con- tinuing throughout noon. Mrs. Harvey ‘Wiley, president of the association, will be in charge of the luncheon, and will be assisted by several of the parents who have volunteered their services. The funds raised from this lunch will be used for playground equipment and other necessities for the comfort of the children. The Brent-Dent Parent-Teacher As- sociation met Monday night with. the president, Mrs. Amy S. King, in the chair.- After the regular business a talk was given by Miss Elisabeth Hummer. director - of intermediate _instruction. Mise Jacobs,” director of the domestic science department, explained the bene- fits ef¥the clinic.now being conducted for the. schools. Miss Alice Deal ex- plained junfor high achools, and H: M. Johngon, supervising principal of the di ' made a brief address. A musis ©al grogram'was rendered by Mr, Hoff- Ticer; | man, 2 violinist from the Marine Band, and_ Miss Gladys Price. There was & large attendance, and the banner was won by the seventh-grade of the Brent, Miss Korbes teacher. The Brgihtwood Park Parent-Teacher Aseoclation will hold an open meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, in_the schooi. Members of the Madison Parent- Teacher Assoclation were compli- mented for the interest they have taken " In its organization, ef- ected two weeks before, during an address by Mrs. Glies Scott Rafter last Thursday. The assoclation staged a two-day luncheon for the children of the school, netting a large sum of | money and winning the friendship of the children by the quality of the five-cent dishes offered. A novelty of the luncheon was that on the second day many of the mothers in the neighborhood used it to supply home needs. At the last meeting 40 new members were added to the District Partnt-Teacher Assoclation. * Reservoir Parent-Teacher Assocla- tion has a twofold object for the coming Winter's work, the one, pro- viding special equipment like a mim- eograph for increasing the teaching facilities; the other, arranging the monthly meeting programs along lines that will demonstrate clearly the power and opportunities in the home which, if developed fully, will make the child successful in its school life. At the November meeting Miss Reynolds of the Bureau of Education gave a talk on the need for constant and close co-operation between pa- rent and teacher and placed upon the home the main responsibility for the child's progress day by day. A neigh- borhood mothers' circle to study the pre-school child will shortly be or- ganized for the benefit of mothers who have one or more very small children. The Maury Home and School Asso- clation met November 10, the presi- dent, Mrs. C. P. Cark, presiding. It was voted to dispense with refresh- ments at the night meetings and ap- ply the sum necessary for such re- freshments to charity. An appropria- tion of $25 was made for the shoe and rubber fund. Mrs. Etta Zahn, dele- gate to the Congress of Parents and Teachers, gave an account of the Oc- tober meeting of that association Mrs. Fred Nelson, chairman of health, reported that 115 parents requested the Schick test for their children and that the- test was belng given that day. The chairman of ways and means, Mrs. Elmer Cummings, report- ed that the luncheon given November 5 was a success. The proceeds will be used for playground equipment. The attendance banner was won by the seventh grade. F. H. Daiker was named delegate to the Public School Assoclation. Mrs. Dietrick Horman, 1404 B street northeast, is chairman of clothes conservation for this asso- ciatlon. Miss Clara Herbert. assistant libra- rian of the public library, spoke on “Right Reading for Children” before the November meeting of the John- son-Powell Bancroft Parent-Teacher Assoclation. Mrs. Joseph Sanders, president, presided. Mrs. B. Herman spoke of the work of Alexander Stewart in and for the schools of the District. Mrs. Roy Howard, chair- man of the program committee, out- |lined this years program. It will deal with the agencies in Washing- ton which may be used for benefit of the schools and school children. This promises to equal in interest last year's program which was printed in the Parent-Teacher Assoclation Bulle- tin, Miss Gilpin, physical director at Central High, has been engaged to oversee the athletic activities of the girls. Mrs. Sanders held a specfal conference with the grade mothers at which she assigned them duties on olub membership, serving milk lunches and welghing and measuring the chil- ren. A meeting of the Parent-Teacher Assoclation of the Thomson and Webster Schools was held the eve- ning of November 11 in the Thom- son School. The special subject under discus- sion was the Schick test for immunity from diphtheria, which it was pro- posed at the previous meeting to re- quest the board of health to intro- duce into those schools. Consider- able opposition to it has artsen among the parents and there were speakers for and against the movement. It will be discussed agaln at the next monthly meeting. RoorLess ANcHOR Bar PLATES SATISFACTION ASSURED PLATES—$15 17 your plate doesn’t fit. see me. —— e e [ Removable Brig, 'k Inserted Without Grinding. Your Teeth D’l’i‘.“é] TLY B! *_ Practicing 20 Years 307 7tk St. N.W.—Opp. Saks’ . Fvenings—Sundsy by a g O Sl Oharye Persbmtiy " BumsteadsWormSyrup 4To children an angel of mercy.” When directions _are follow: NEVER FAIL: 3plte scarcity and enormous gout of SANTONIN, it contains full doss. 04 sixi rears’ . evel ere or’by mail. "88c"a botti Est. C. A. Voorhees, M. D.. Philadeiphi PHILLIPS W OF MAGNe ANTACID CORRECTIVE LAXATIVE THE CHAS H. PHILLIPS CHEMICAL CQ NEW vOax (Continued from Page 30.) tations of the songs and cries of our wild birds. During the social hour Miss Charlotte E. Seiffert, contralto, sang. “Yesterday and Today,” by Spross, and_“In the Time of ‘the Roses,” by Reichardt. She was ac- companied at the piano by Miss B ho also rendered the quartet Rigoletto,” as arranged by Spindler. v. Thomas Welles Society, C. A. R. —The junior branch of the Gov. Thomas Welles Soclety, Children of the American Revolution, met in Memorial Continental Hall. The prosident, Mrs. Emig, presided. Marion Cox was elected recording secretary. Additional flag posters have been aced in 156 rooms in John Eaton School. Mrs. E. M. Hesse gave a talk about the cottage of Marcla Burns, which originally stood on the land now occupied by the D. A. R At the close of the buainess s lon the members, led by Guy Safford, jr. as color bearer, marched to the statue of John Jaul Jones, where ap- propriate exercises were held and each of the children placed flowers at the base of the statue. The Senfor Soclety met Saturday evening and was in charge of Alex- ander Britton, vice president. Miss Dorothy Allen spoke of the work of the Juvenlile Protective Asso- clation in which the soclety has for several years assisted. Miss Margaret Davis, chairman of new membership, announced that Mary Horton and Elizabeth Ward had been recelved. Prentiss Taylor read a paper on “The Historlc Decatur House,” on Jackson place. Charles Seay gave violin numbers and an informal dance followed. Martha Washington Chapter met November 18 at the home of Mrs. John B. Davis, on Girard street, with Miss Lila Smith assisting hostess. The re- gent, Mies Peck, presided. Mrs. Linton, on behalf of the Ameri- canization committee, told of the need for more teachers and of the commit- tee's request for donations of flags, toy “kiddie koops,” etc., for the bables of adult students. This report wae fol- lowed by a discussion of the scarcity of flags and the need for new books in public school grades. Mrs. J. B. Davis, from the Ellis Is- land committee, told of the request for materials such as knitting yarns, em- broldery, etc, that can be used for recreational occupation for the de- tained immigrant women, and it was agreed to have a “shower” of these articles at the December meeting. The chapter voted to contribute to the re- furnishing of the Dietrict of Columbia room in Continental Hall. Mrs. R. L. 77 7 CREDIT 727, 22 Next Year % N 7. 7% 7, 2 7 7%, 7 % % L Doll Carriage With Rubber Tires $2.98 Velocipet\ie Shoo-Fly Nicely Decorated $1.49 Immense Stocks of Blankets and Comforts Unless you ask for “Phillip: may not get the orfginal Milk of M prescribed by physicians for 50 years. Protect your doctor-and yourself by avoiding imitations of the genuine “Phiilips.” 28-cent batties, aiso B0-cent bottles, contain directiona—any drug store. At Low Prices;-on %222 Z Make Your Selections Now Start Easy Payments Oatley announced that a concert by leading artists of the city will be given in January under the auspices of the Mary Washington Chapter. Mrs. Eu- gene Culver's resignation was accepted with regret, and Mrs. Byron 8. Yorks elected to historian to fill the vacancy. The Col. John Washington Chapter held its November eession at the home of its regent. Miss Fanny W. H. Weeks, 1920 Sunderland place, when the fol- lowing officers were elected: Regent, Miss Fanny W. H. Weeks; vice regent, Miss Mary V. Paxton; recording secre- tary, Mre. Edmund L. Beach; corre- sponding secretary, Mrs. Charles N. Joyce; treasurer, Mrs. John J. Me- Mahon ; historian, Mrs. Florence R. Har- ris; registrar, Miss Falba Johneon. A report was glven by Mrs. Edmund L. Beach from the chapter house meet- ing_and a contribution was voted sent to Mount Alto Hospital for the Christ- mas festival, as has been done for sev- eral yearh. Our Flag Chapter will meet Tues- day in the College Women's Club, 1822 I street. The Louisa Adnms Chapter met November 11 at the residence of Mr: Willlam C. Prentiss. The regent, Miss Catherine Watkins, presided. There was the usual business, with reports from committees. Mrs. Roome reported a successful rummage sale held by the chapter in October. After the business meeting E. B. Merritt, assistant commissioner of Indian Affairs, gave a talk on “Our Oldest American,” the Indian. Marcia Burns Chapter met Wednes- | evening at the home of Mrs. C. E. Hesse, 710 A street southeast. The regent, Mrs. A. C. Thorn, presided. All officers made reports which indi- cated an increase of new business. After the regular business meeting a sale of fancy articles, jellies and cake was held, which brought the treasury a substantial increase. This money will be used to continue both the educational and patriotic work of the Cagdter. The Major Willlam Overton Callis Chapter met Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Albert McDowell on Rhode Island avenue with a good | attendance of membership and sev- eral invited guests. The regent, Mrs. M. de Clare M. Berry had recovered from illness sufficient to preside. The application papers of Mrs. Philippa Hill were approved, and the candidate voted into membership when mitted by the National society. nouncement was made of the pro- gram committee for the yvear, Mrs. Claude Bennett, Mrs. Walter Hutton and Mrs. Delos Thayer being mem- bers ex officio of this committee, though it was not expected that Mrs, Bennett could serve on account of recent bereavement in her family. The other members of the committee announced were Miss Mary Louise Turner, Miss Louise McDowell, Miss Gladys Nelson, Miss Julla Jennings, An- 727770007000 Coaster Wagon $3.89 Easel Black- board Desk and Chair Substantially Built $2.45 NATIO ad- | Miss Charlotte Ringland Joh: and Miss Sallle Green Colvin. The regent reported that Mrs. Albert McDowell had taken charge of clothing for the children of the Blue Ridge Industrial School in Virginia, and plans were made for sending Christmas boxes to them. 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