Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1924, Page 18

PACK ASKS BACKI FORARBORETUM Nature Expert Says Project Will Have Great Educa- tional Value. Adoption of a resolution indorsing the project for a national arboretum on Mount Hamilten was urged by Ar- thur Newton Pack, associate editor of Nature Magazine, speaking before the American Nature Study Soclety at Central High School today. Such an arboretum, Mr. Pack said, would have great educational value to the Nation. Mr. Pack, who has just returned from a trip through British Columbia, took for his general subject, “The Relation of Nature Education to the Outdoor Recreation Program of the National Government.” Mrs, John B, Sherman, the new president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, discussed “What the Patrons of the Schools Think of Nature Education.” Training From Nature. “The training of American pioneers came from the direct contact with the forms and forces of nature,” said Mr. Pack. “To the ploneer afid to his children, knowledge, comfort, even safety itself, came from keen observation of nature’s ways. The frontiersman learned to know thor- oughly the t the stars and the hablits of the smallest animal or bird, and the attaining of that knowledge, the acquisition of that experience, molded the character of our race. “That is why the world today ad- mires the keeness of American minds, out quickness, aggresciveness and ‘punch.’ The ploneer and his chil- dren did not concern themselves with the term ‘recreation’ Their walks were not for their amusement; their campfires were not for pleasure. But our lives are dlfferent. We live under glass; we work under forced draft We do need something to compensate, reconstruct refresh us, and It we would retain those qualities which we believe to be truly American, then our own history shows us that nature study in the open is the best answer. Parks Offer Opportunities. srtunately this is not a plan ch can be adapted to every city ground. It is not so easy to ar-| as a system of games and! But the growth of | oth city and state, | to train our| the ways of the animals and the | r t training will best teach them fo observe, and to th and reason for themselves. Thus the benefits which our pioneer forefathers derived are equally available today. “Th cational value of a natio al arboretum to the people of Was' ington and of the United States can- not be overestimated. I can assure ! you the American Nature Associa- tion is heartily for the arboretu I think I can safely say without ta ing a poll that every nature study teacher in the world is strongly for the arboretum. This organization should heartily indorse the plan. “At the national conference on out- door recreation we heard ideas about | Summer camps, we heard about the | wonderful work of the Palisades In-| terstate Park in New York, we heard about birds, animals and wild flow- ers, each classed a recreational force. The national arboretum is in Jine with all this. In fact,.the Na- tion's Capital should be the leader. | Plan for Action. “At the outdoor conference a com- mittee was named on formulation of educational program, the purpose of which was to outline the method to be followed. That committee met and drew up a report, and the meat of this report was adopted by resolution of the entire conference. ‘Resolved, That the conference indorse nature study In schools and the extension of the nature study i{dea to every Ameri- can family; that provision be made in the curricula of all normal schools and colleges for the training of the necessary teachers and leaders of na- ture study work' Do we wish one outstanding individual, to whom we may point as standing for a ‘broader appreciation of nature and her| works'? That individual resides in the White House, and recently re- ceived an indorsement of his views on national welfare by an over- whelming popular vote. The Ameri- can Nature Association regards na- ture study as the keystone of all learning, the beginning of all educa- boys and gl birds, the tr flowers, and Canaries, Singing, Go to Death When Yule Tree Burns Special Dispatch to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 30. —Two canary birds sang lustily yesterday until the flames from a burning Christmas tree in the home of Mrs. R. S. Masters, 1015 Clyde avenue, St. o, suffocated them. They were Christmas presents, and were behind the tree when it was ignited from a short circult in a toy electric railway train. Fireman heard the birds but were unable to reach them. Damage to the house is esti- mated at $300. GREEK PRIMA DONNA PLEASES IN RECITAL Marica Palesti Displays Soprano Quality of High Order—Youthful Violinist Also Scores. Marica Palesti, Greek soprano, who was prima donna of the Moscow Opera. House, with which she was associ- ated for 14 vears, and Nickos Cam- bourakis, -l4-year-old violinist, ap- peared in an unusual recital at the Masonic Auditorium last night. Michale Fevelsky, formerly conductor of the Moscow Opera Company and a pupil of Rimsky-Korsakoff, was a re- markably fine accompanist for the so- loists. The program was of profes- sional caliber and was presented with artistry. It merited al arger audience. Mme. Palesti's voice is of distinctly operatic timber. Her enunciation, especially in Italian and French, is excellent. She sang in six languages, including also Russian, Ukrainian, English and Greek. The audience showed high appreciation of her Greek numbers, which included an arla from ““Tos ama non Mam by Mascagni; “Fate” and “A Trut both by Lontos, and "A Foolish Son, by Triantaphillou. Rich power of tone and dramatic shading were more noticeable, how- ever, in the “Arla Di Gioconda," by Ponchielli; an arla in Russian from Tschaikowsky’s “Dame de Pique” and “Un Del DI’ from Pucecini's “But- terfly.” The Gypsy song from “Car- men” and Herlodiade's air from “Sa- lome” also were given vivid irterpre- tation. The “Ukrainian Song” was in- teresting. Marshall's “I Hear You Calling Me” was the only number in English. Master Cambourakis showed great skill in bowing. The technicalities| of double-stopping and the playing of smooth arpeggios seemed easy un- der his facile fingers. His tone is full of resonance. His opening num- ber was the difficult second concerto of Wieniawski. 1In the romance he showed good shading of tome, and the finale, “A la Zingara,” was full of color. In Auer's arrangements of Tschaikowsky's “Air de Lensky” and Popper's “Spinning Song” plaintive melody and the sustaining of difficult tempo were emphasized. Levenson’s “Dance Orientale” was | given interesting Interpretation, while Ries’ test of virtuosity, “Perpetuum Mobile,” was played with brilllance and at a remarkably swift tempo. Perhaps the gem of the evening was Sarasate's “( sy Airs,” played with! exquisite shading of tone and mood. | Auer's Hebrew melody, “Ahron,” was a colorful encore. Undoubtedly this vouth is gifted. When maturity| brings more emotional warmth to his playing the young artist may make an important place for himself among musical personages. TRAVELERS’ AID GIVES| ;& ¥ S0 %G %O B@ e Hh G BLLHGBOGLOLELLLOLLGLGRS GBSO L H RS 3,544 PERSONS HELP More Than 40,000 Benefited by Service at Rail Terminals or Entering Ports. Notable work in benefiting' travel- ers into and through Washington was accomplished by the Travelers' Ald Soclety during 1924, when the soclety assisted 3,644 persons. and more than 40,000 persons were benefited by it service. Failure of travelers to fin¢ relatives and friends are among the ment by the society, which also takes care of children traveling alone. Commissioner General of Immigra- tion Husband has commended the work of the Travelers' Ald Society. Re- garding the co-operation between the soclety the immigration bureau, he say: “The United States Immi- gration Service feels that this plece of practical co-operation between the Government and the private organiza- tion of the Travelers' Ald workers has been & great contribution to the young women who have come to the United States alone, and also to the various communities in which they have set- tled. The arrangem: means that safety and happine: e made possi- ble where otherwise there would be grave danger.” ‘The society has been particularly ef- fective in this class of work through- out 1924. During the last month 93 immigrants recelved the help of the society at the Union Station. GOLD CHALICE GIVEN. Shrine of Immaculate Conception Recipient of Vessel. A solid gold chalice studded with diamonds and other gems has been presented to the Shrine of the Im- maculate Conception at the Catholic University by Mrs. Mary A. Dunphy, of Brookline, Mass, in memory of her husband James W. Dunphy for many years well known Boston news- paper man. The chalice is composed of the melted jewelry cherished by Mr. and Mrs. Dunphy. Three large diamonds and a large opal surrounded by smaller diamonds are used to decor- ate the sacramental vessel. Insorip- tions on the interfor of the vessel contain the names of deceased mem- bers of the family. Colored! $250 Cash nce Monthly Vacant—For Bal Reautiful home: 6 rooms, bath, bot- water heat, electric lights, cellar, front and back porches: lot 505105 on corner— one square from Chesapeake Junction—one car fare. People’s Mortgage and Investment Co. 313 John Marshall Pl. N.W. Phone F. §70. (O riffith f “oal ood lean orporation oal A We Pay Interest 0 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS BRANCH OFFICE DISTRICT NATIONAL BANK 9th and New York Ave. the Entert aining —Season Complete services of crystal await your inspection and se- - LANSBURGH & BRO. FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860 Year-End Clearance Sa Get a New Coat For the New Year In the Year-End Sale and Save! A backward season—a sudden cold wave and as sudden a demand for coats found many stores with a stock of shopworn coats and most manufacturers anxious to sell at the lowest possible prices. 7th Thru to 8th to B Phone Franklin 7400 Special Purcha. d Sate oy Nonik Glassware 25 AT ABOUT HALF-PRICE c Nonik is the finest type of blown glassware, with the bulge top that Ercvems breakage. Choice of the following pieces at about half price, each, 25c: 10-03. Water Goblets 6-0z. Sherbet Glasses ; 2Ys-05. Cocktail 2-0z. Wine Glasses Glasses I-03. Cordial Glasses Hi-Ball, Lemonade and Table Tumblers to Match Choice, 15¢ SIXTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BEO. 5Y3-03. Water Goblets Forttinately we were not overstocked and could take advantage of the remarkable concessions. This sale is the result. Almost every coat fresh from the shipping room, all priced at a fraction of their value. Sizes 16 up to 56. Coats Made to Sell at $35, $40 and $45, Now 28 Scores of handsome coats made of soft rich wool fabrics and lavishly fur trimmed. All new colors. Clearance of Phonograph Records Choice of Any Record in Stock Except Brunswicks 3 SC 3 for $1.00 Ten-inch double-faced records, new and stand- ard; all perfect; vocal and instrumental numbers. Complete Banner Library and other good makes. BARGAIN TABLE, MAIN AISLE, EIGHTH ST. ENTRANCE I il s st R il ke SN | Clearance! $10.00 and $6 8 5 $1250 Hats - .......ci000 . Satin Hats, Silk Hats, Silk and Straw and Metal Gat!'ls. In unusually chic new styles. Trimmed with flowers, with ribbon, with ornaments and fancy pins. SECOND FLOOE, LANSBURGH & BRO. Coats Made to Sell at $55, $60 and $65, now 48 An opportunity to secure a high-grade coat at remarkable savings. Fur-trimmed models in the recent styles. Coats Made to Sell at $65, $70 and $75, Now $58 Fine quality fabrics and trimmings of wolf, fox, beaver, mole, skunk and muskrat mark these coats as distinctive. Year-End Values in Girls’ Coats . [ $7.98 Regularly $10 3 _ Here are sav- Coats Made to Sell at : ings e_osf“?gzss hilr'. $85,'$90 and $98.50, now : : nitely greater in fashion, for you'll New coats of the higher type and high priced find it impossible to buy coats as models from our own stock in a smart assortment of styles. smart as these at a price so low. Large over- plaids— jaunty and sporting, plain and block lection. The most compre- hensive collection of china may be had in full sets, open stock or individual or mis- cellaneous items. rystal We illustrate a very popular pattern— ‘Wide Gold Edge Border Crys- tal— Goblets ... Sherbets .. Finger Bowls. China Mere descriptions fail to do justice to the hundreds of patterns and scores of differen classifications on display. : 'Lenox China— Accepted as the finest domestic ware—is exclu- sively displayed in Washington in our Gold China Room—second floor. tion.” The session opened yesterday with the report of the committee on school progress by Clelia A. Paroni, super- visor of nature study in the schools of Berkeley, Callf. Among others on the program were: Mrs. Elizabeth K. Peebles and Mrs. Susan S. Alburtis, both widely known in this line of work in the schools of ‘Washington. Other speakers were: Prof. E. L. Palmer of Cornell, Dr. H. C. Oberholser, United States Bio- logical Survey; Prof. W. G. Vinal, Providence, R. L; Dr. Vernon Bailey and Prof. E. L. Moseley of the Ohio State Normal College. The afternoon's session is devoted to discussion of varlous phases of the work and its relation to geography, gardening and proper equipment of schoolrooms. polaires, astra- khans, inplain tai- lored effects or with rich fur collars. Button trimming and slit or patch ockets vary the styles. All ?ully lined and carefully tai- lored. Sizes 7 to 14. $3.98 Serge Dresses $2:98 ) Charming styles for school or street wear. With embroidered designs, applique and fancy stitching. Sizes 7 to 14. Girls’ Warm Bath Robes At Yeqr-End Clearance Reductions Formerly $4.95 and $5.95 $2.95 Dark colors in conventional and floral de- signs—made of soft, warm robing, with cord trimming on collar, cuffs and pockets and a cord and tassel at the waist. Orchid, brown, rose, tan, gray, pink and copen. 'Sizes 12, 14 and 16. Children’s Bath Robes, in dark colors and a variety of patterns. Cord trimmed. Regularly $1.75, Now $1.00. $1.25 Flannelette Gowns, with double yoke and .two rows of hemstitching. Pink or blue stripes. 4to 14. $1.00. Fashionably Tailored Suits Models That Sold for Models That Sold for $25, $29.75 and $35 $39.75, $45 and $49.75 $21 $31 Selected from our own stocks. Faultlessly tailored styles of navy and black twill that will prove as smart for early Spring as for immediate wear. SEOOND FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. TALKS OF “UNPAID BILLS.” Debt of Gratitude to Toilers of Past, Speaker Cites. To the toilers of the past and those who have suffered for the advance- ment of civilization the present gel eration owes a debt of gratitude that never can be paid, Rev. Dr. Frederick B. Harris, pastor of the Foundry M. ¥. Church, told members of the Ne comers Club vesterday. Dr. Harris addressed the club on “Unpaid Bills” at its weekly luncheon at the City Club. Dr. Harris deplored the attitude of thore who went through life on the basis that the world owes them mueh, and spoke of the benefits con- ferred on the world of today through the energies of generations in the past. He paid tribute to the ideals of the Plymouth colonists and praized their religous tolerance. A review of the accomplishments of the club during the past year was given by Joseph A. Burkhart, retiring president. There are now 106 mem- bers in the organization, he pointed out. Charles W. Pimper, will be pres- ident during the coming year. MARINES ENJOY SHOW. Performance by “Uncle Sam’s Fol- lies” Group Pleases. '$37.50 doz. | Clearzince! $10.00 Shbes . $6.95 Fashionable Styles in Quality Leather 5 Because they were the smartest of the season’s models we find there are but a few siZes left in each of these excellent styles—black satin slippers, black suede, dull calf and patent leather. And so we group the many types together in one big sale! 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A Rengo Belt That Will Mould the Large or Medium Figure Priced for Clearance All-over Gold Encrustations Lustre Tea Sets Full Sets of China Open Stock Patterns Wearever Roasters Joschim Thode, fleld director of the American Red Cross at the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Va., today ex- pressed appreciation on behalf of the officers and men of the marine base for the entertainment given by a nu ber of the cast of “Uncle Sam's Fol- * the day after Christmas at the hospital. “Their splendid performance” said Mr. Thode, “was well received by the boys, who enjoyed the evening im- mensely and sincerely appreciated the thoughtfulness of the cast in bringing Christmas cheer to them at faraway Quantico.” In the company were Al Stern, Goldle Granger, Lois Gladding, Wil- Miscellaneous Items Second Floor DULIN&MARTINGe 1215~17 F Street - and 1214 101218 G Street Hours: 8:45 to 5:30 e e et nansessseso sttt oottt meeeemeemcaaieeeioeanmeaaoemttt liam Harvey, Thomas Murray, "‘z: PP LA LR LR LA LI LA LA LA LR LA LA UM U LI LR O LIPS Pipp, Walter Heltahdle, Richard Ni and Jack Hayes. Pajamas and Sleepers, of pink, blue or all-white or stripe flannelette. Regularly $1.95 to $2.25. Now $3.49 Siso - , CoT! med. wi Self-basting Roasters, 95c. A special madel of fine broche, is cut s ms".gafih:fiih“:e?%e;grtll;"gls:d Nf:,m;k."h 3-piece Carving Sets, or 12- .| long over the hips and heavily Dboned Crocheted Caps, aviation or regular cap style. piece Knife and Fork Sets, with to hold the flesh firm and straighten White, trimmed with pink or blue. E:gu]arly 75¢ to white handles. Stainless steel. the’lines of the figure. $295. " Now 50c to $1.00. Choice, $6.50. With band of elastic about the top. 7 FOURTH FLOOR, LANSBURGH & BRO. SIXTH FLOOR. In flesh only. Well designed and care- fully made. rmmp rroox. » Old English Gray Ware, Rou;d.