Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1925, Page 34

7 ™ell handled. ¥ District of Columbia D. A. R— The State executives of the District met December 5, 8 p.m., In the Amer ican University Building. There was » large attendance of repents and delegates from the 61 chapters. and the State regent, Mrs. John M. Beav- #rs, presided. Reports of State officers showed the Work to be growing rapidly and being A large majority of the chatrmen of the 27 standing com- Inittees reported much work being done. The Americanization committee re- Jorted that the members of the Amer- anization Assoclation are preparing, %t their own expense, a room In the ebster School as a library or read g room, and the school board has €ranted permission to have this room Bpen on Friday and Saturday nights. A plea was made for books, also for easy chalrs. Attention was called to the Americanization Bulletin, which this assocation is publishing monthly. A reception to new citizens will be | held December 15, 8§ p.m., at the Webster School. All D. A. R. mem bers are urged to attend. ‘The auditorium committee reported Brogress in the plans for selling bonds 8nd raising funds for the new audi torium. One of the methods of r in;; funds for this building is the | Bale of 52 boxes at $1.500 each, {e to each State in the Union, and | the: others to national officers, and the | #ale of 1,000 chairs at $150 each. | Conservation and thrift week will be | #vserved by the District members. | The new committee on national de- | fense is already at work trying to Qvercome false propaganda A rummage sale netted $162 toward refurnishings for the District room in Memorial Continental Hall The entertainment committee will be | In charge of a reception in honor of the State regent, Mrs. Beavers, w will be held January ington Club. The chapter house corporation has planned a ball to be held at the New Willard, January 18, to raise | About founder of the chapter, was the hostess of the occasion. | Mrs. Blackburn honored the Amer icanization work of the District D. A. R. and Miss Maude E. Aiten, | the principal of the Americanization School. Miss Alton bad charge of the program. The program was provided entirely by the foreign-born members of -the Americanization _School—fine-appear. ing young men of marked talent and abllity, musically and otherwise. The majority of the men appearing on the program had been in this country less than a vear, and attend the Americanization School, firstly to learn the English language, and secondly | to prepare themselves for citizenship. | It should be borne in mind that the | nization School 8 not a philanthropy; it is a palriotic deter- mination to afford foreigners in our midst the opportunity to become good citizens. The forelgner brings native with the music-loving Oriental coun tries. AMrs. Blackburn made the introduc- tory remarks, turning the program over to Miss Aiton Orchestral selections: “Glow Worm,” finuet in G,” “Blue Danube,” “Court Jester” and “Serenade. Members of orchestra orge Landsman, rre, Oscar Levine, Goldm Frank Segrette, Hyman Popowsky and 11 others. Leader, Mrs. K. Y. Cowling accompanist Address, Landsman, “What the School Means to Me, Reading, “What (Lodge), Violin “Serenade” and moresque,” Yaroslaw Hanak Address, W I Am Learning Americ 4 P " s. Violin solo * George Landsman. Address, tion”"" Miss Address, Rosen, | “Our Scho Ged rericaniz Luclo B: the Flag M anis. tion nello. | ans” Hu- | icaniza- | incipal. | ived a | Aiton, y | the poem, “Our F Lothrop, to be used as part of |and Mary | the amount of the company to meet the performers of the evening in pleasant camaraderle, which was a mutual benefit to all concerned. The Junior Division of Capitol So- clety, Children of the American Revo- lution, with Trimble Sawtelle acting as host, held fts monthly meeting December 5. from 2:30 to 5:30, at 1320 Rhode Island avenue, the home of the president, Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle. The meeting was called to order Dby the- vice president, Miss 'y Isobel Howard, and the rofi eall showed 81 members present. ng the old flag presented to Society many years ago by Mrs. Hansmann, with Rene Sanford and John Affleck as right and left guard, the presentation of the colors was made by William Louis Dunne, jr. Miss Theodosin Harriet Armes, ‘a new member, the absence of the ociety’s chaplain, opened the meet- ing by giving the prayer of the Chil- dren of the American Revolution, written for Capitol Society by the Bishop of Washington, Right Rev. Alfred Harding, and authorized by a vote of the national board of the so- ciety, to be used by the national and local socletles as par:i of the open- ing pr Robert Lane Mickey, eagle scout of Troop 100, led in giving the pledge of allegiance, and Mr. Matthew Trimble, an honordry member of Capitol S siety, recited the “American’s Creed. \uthorized by the national board, ag of Liberty,” writ- Mrs. Danfel the was recited by Capitc ten by the founder, alute to the Flag” Miss Mary Isobel IHoward. The recordir secretary, Miss Ielene Affleck, d the minutes of last month’s meeting, which were approved Louis Edward Hoover, as historian, Margaret Henry, as chap- ously elected. Ac- cording to an annual custom, estab- lished some years ago, as members answered to the roll call they dropped their age in the box Norma Hills, and she sang the “Birthday Song” as the others counted the pennies as they fell. This little funds is kept sepa- rate from the annual dues of the n, were 1 held by Mi TAR, WASITINGTC Bobbie Hills, and unusually_generous response was made to Mrs. Sawtelie's appeal from help from her mambers in filling the boxes that will as usual be sent in the name of Capitol So- ciety, at Christmas, to Ellis Island and the poor mountain children of the South. Donations of dolls, toys, games, books, clothing, etc., were brought te the meeting by Mary Mar- garet and Gardner Henry, Elizabeth Cockerille, Emma Agnes Gill, Trimble Sawtelle, Mary Isobel and Billy How ard, Alan Reeves Warfield, Helene' and John Affleck, Theodosia and Charles Henry Armes and Willlam Louis Dunne, jr, Starting with January 1, the aunnual dues of all C. A. R members {s ralsed by the national board to $1 a vear, so the treasurer urged all members who failed *to bring their dues to this meeting, to make a special effort to send them to Mrs. Sawtelle at once, | tire organization, al iny orders f . A. R. pins that ociety with a are wanted for Christmas, her of local The entertainment committee for|Peen this month staged an impromptu vaudeville show after adjournment of the business meeting, in which the following members took part: Helene Affleck and Norma Hills played plano solos, and little John Williams Affleck sang, accompanled on the plano by Kerfoot A. AtHeck rete E. Cockerille gave an aocount of her visit to the circus, and an especially well applauded number | P. C. the duet played on the pfano by | Mrs. W. L. CiL&, s Theodosia Harriet and Charle William iry Armes. Capltol Soclety hav ing as members an unusually larg number of Boy Scouts, has taken 1 intere sut news. and m Dunne, jr., and Robert During beth Sawtelle Barnes, ICapitol Soclety. Island avenue. carrles om its Mrs parish hall, Hostesses: ) > sided. retary, vember meeting. i Telephone, Southeast Store 3 Lincoln 444 ] Mickey told of the activities of thelr Scout Troops this Winter. Mrs. Mary Margaret Henry was selected to serve as chairman of the committee to select and make ar- rangements for the presentation of a play, in which all members could take part, at the next monthly meeting, and it was urged that all members playing any instrument join Capitol Soclety’s orchestra. the soclal hour refresh- ments were served by Miss Eliza- and Miss from the senfor division of \ Requests for membership in Capi- tol Soclety, junior or senior division, shpuld be sent to the president, Mrs. Hery Fenno Sawtelle, at 1320 Rhode Capitol Society, being the oldest C. A. R. Society in the Dis- trict' and the second oldest in the en- s the only C members, since fits organization in considened the Army ety of . A. R, ha of-town membership rolls members it all parts of the world. The Dolly Madison Chapter Tuesday eveuwing in the parlors of the hurch of the Holy City. Clafin, Mrs. R. Corby, The regent, Mrs. Arthur D, Mys. H. B. Patten, sec. read the wninutes tate and ¢l committees guve reports of activities Coombs, Mildred | Police Department, Mrs. Mrs. . T. Norcroff. Cleveland Park, A. R limited num- but ving 1895 and Navy So- . E kept the out- unlimited, and the names of a business meeting. Ruby avers, ing talks. work met tles, = pital. Katherine Mont of the > Qs ret, Tuesday business session of the work planned for the coming year. The chapter year hooks wers distributed at the November meeting. At the close of business Mrs. C. C. District chairman education work, gave a talk on the education of the mountain children in the South and told of the eagerness | of the children to learn and of their desire . for religious ] with the educational work. Mrs. M. Van Winkle, in charge ot the Woman's Bureau of the District gave a talk on the work of the bureau.. jeorge Farnham eral violin gelections, accompanied by training A social hour followed the meeting. The Dorothy Hancock Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Craig King, in December 3, luncheon was served and followed by Miss Cl: - was Joint hostess h State regent Willy, State vice regent, and Miss Harmon, State treasurer, ent at this meeting and made interest- Mrs. Beavers spoke on the of Americanization, torium and chapter house. Arrangements were sending of the Christn Blue Ridge Industrial School, which is one of the chapter’s spec and an annual subscription of $50 was voted to the Children’s Hos- made as boxes to the nery Chapter met nt's home, t 8 pm. was held. at Mrs. De Witt Croiss new Bucks, violin »d Burgess Watkins ang patriotic Mrs. Hill. Mrs. John M. SonE 14 the chapter regent; Mr: ofssant, vice regent; Mrs Bonar Bell, recording sec George H. Hill tary; Mrs. Will sther “hapter was b the played sev- P . Emmart Mrs Miss Kate F. the home Otis Mrs. ber meeting at Laura Garrett, prevented where with Mrs. Mrs, Interes! Mras. © Miller the mountain adopted. contributed b, and Mrs. made to and to a were pres fund the audi 1001, for the The Patriots’ met Tuesday eve the regent, Mrs. Wil 60 Kuclid street. Memorial at the al chari im B. exercise but ¢ made ular opening of the officers roll call and ports of progr better films e report that the 1717 A short Several society has We Will Cash Your Christmas Savings Checks and Give You a Nice Little Christmas Gift Whether You Make a Purchase or Not . TWO BIG STORES members were admitted, which there was an_enjoyable pro-|W m of vocal solos by Miss Fanny numbers by Mrs. after | two Mil- poem by State regent, was present and gave a k on the varfous activities of the organization in the District of Colum- A rummage sale for the benefit ast weel. Mrs De Witt corresponding secre- m A. Milier, : registr Ellwood Kempton, historian, and chaplain. American Chapter held its Decem- Miss place. haker. upon papers Mrs, Contributions Americanization Dal- mission | 1 E Ttefreshments were served by the hostess during a social hour. Chapter nmittee was pleased to reccived new films, one hington in art, and the about the West, given by the So the American The Ame; man gave the work of that vited the chapter to a re be given to the n Webster School on Tuesday. The singing of old Chris s ptic hour. The refreshment ided over by the Mrs. Joseph Arnold, he chapter. treasur ar: Invite Auto Maker to Old- e Convention. LANCASTER, Ohi ce ) —Tlenry Ford h nv be the honor guest at old fiddlers’ convention to be held December 19 The principal cvent will “fddlin’ " contest in which fons will ho played in the Straw.” " Dream,” “Money Musk,” “I Hornpipe and “The Irish v Douglas . The meeting w lled to order by the regent, the r followin answ Turbulent Spot in Ocean The Roaring F he given to the ro lantie through tween B fiftieth de; which 1oy 1 S betwee Telephone, Northwest Store Main 3273 Revolution of De anization committee chair- an encouraging report of committee and in ed 1o 1-time hers about George other ns of nver n citizens at the carols was an enjoyable feature of the social FIDDLERS HONdR %ORD. Téran the i fo % funds = rih- | soclety, and is used exclusively for Nelson Dingley, vice | special patriotic work by the vounger s riptions to the mag- | regent. Richard Arnold Chapter. | boys and & who form the junior| azine. and also to compete for the| The Richard Arnold Chapter's gen- |section of Cap Society. awards offered for the largest number | erous founder, Mrs. Blackburn, enter- | wtion work this Winter. of subscriptions. 4 the 160 zuests after the pro. to $25. was announced as The patriotic education commit a bountiful collation, enabling done by Norma and tee of the District. at its meeting De- | cember 4, had for its speaker Mrs. Margaret J. Huff of Richmond, Va., Wwho told of her personal experiences during the past fourteen yvears' work Amons the mountaineers of the coun- ry. { House in the ed chapter ho B quake.” Mrs. ked to amounting having been a \ul;fl. Southeast Store Will Stay Open Until 9 o’Clock Saturday 1) Night—Northwest Store Will Close at 6 The Judge Lyun Chapter held its | third business meeting December 1, at the residence of Mrs. J. Hunton 003 Eighth street, the as- ng Mrs. M. H. Miriam Johnson, Miss Krey. The regent, Mrs. . called the meeting to order Miss Laura Silsby, the chaplain, con ducted the usual opening exercises, with the colorbearer. Miss Corita Hun: ter, presenting the flag for the salute nnd pledge. Reports were given by | those serving on the State and chap ter committees. All the educational | projects were presented and referred | to the budget committee. Mrs. Charl S. Shermerhorn, reporting for the State Americanization committee, was of especial interest: Mrs. W. W. Hus- | band. the chairman, had completed | the plans for the new cooking school for the foreign women, located in the | Webster School building. Mis: C. Krey of the Judge Lynn (¢ has been selected by the Ameri tlon school hoard as the instructor in charge of the cooking lessons. came as pleasant news to the o Miss Krey related some of the experi- ences in the establishment of the kitchen and the beginnings of the lass. This school a library which is unus 1 for this type of school. | There was a call for books and maga zines, to which the members respond- ed readily, A subscription waz taken | for the D. A. R. Magazine for use by the chapter historian, Mrs. Schermer horn. Miss Virginia W. Price, chair »f the chapter finance commit L - perted over $100 as the net pro- H ceeds of the ca party. which was i held for the y > education fund The honorary regent, Mrs. Bertha | | Robbins, was complimented by the = pter vo 1o place a page in the tem Book of the Chapter House Corporation, relating h vears of D. A. R. activity. M red ? erick G. H. Polk, an old member just | { 1] returned to the city. was given a warm | welcome. Mrs. Polk is glad to re. | sume her former activities. S ——— BE YOUR OWN SALESMAN---- Bring your list and pencil, go through our stores and select what you want—take 14 off of the now greatly reduced prices. If you do not want to pay cash you can buy any article, either Toys or Furniture, you select and have it delivered to your home on the payment of ONE DOLLAR and pay the balance next year on easy weekly or monthly terms. Rl b il dl ab dl dF dF bl al ol it dr dlal db ol Pl il dl (P il bl alal it ol b dl dl dl Pl dl db sl b db aF dr JF aF d¥ ¥ FiF v dV JV J¥ iy JvJvay it iF] AL TP - You Can Buy Now—Handsome Three-piece You can buy new Spinet Desks that sold You ean buy now Table Lamps that sold $21.75 $8.00 Bed Davenport Suites that sold $1C (; 25 ( ® at $29.06 for s - at $12.00 for. b3 buy now Floor Lamps that sold e e O BIGRT L e ras e §19.50 2t $275.00 for..... You can buy now SmokingyStands that §]15 ()() sold at §26.00 for : = sold at $20.00 for. i Tiow “an buv sew Elwy oaicas buy now Fernerles that sald st G/ 5() $6.00 for ......... EXTRA SPECIAL The Richard Arnold Chapter enter- tained at an open meeting on Wednes day evening the American Pen Women's Club house, 1708 H street B st. Clair Blackburn You can buy now well structed and nicely finished telephone desk and chair that sold at $6.75 for con- B You can buy now pretty m Ppiece Breakfast Set: that sold at $39.50, for.. You Can Buy Now—Handsome Ten-piece ?;;;?&R{:T.Suitel that sold at $22 1.25 of character VERY year dollars ~ are Christmas gifts. And how much goes for worthless trinkets—things never used and soon forgotten! The idea of giving something useful—something for the home —isn’t néw: in fact, it has been gaining ground every vear. But the building material vard has never been thought of as the place to fill a Christmas list. millions of spent for Save your Christmas money! We trust you —pay a small sum down, balance later! Wearenow sellingat January Sale Prices all the smartest and newest of the sea- b son’s styles for men, women and children. Ladies’ Plain and Fur-Trimmed Coats Regular $25 $35 $45 and $65 Values 16.00 2250 3150 4250 OTHERS TO 3$89.50 Ladies’ Beautiful Dresses Regular $20 $30 and $40 Values 1275 19.75 29.75 Men’s “Princeton’” Suits and Overcoats Regular $35 $40 355 and $70 Valaes 2285 3285 4485 5585 BOYS’ SUITS AND | GIRLS’ COATS AND OVERCOATS DRESSES Reg. $12.50 t0 $30 Valwes| Reg. $8 to $30 Valwes . 7.50 to 19.50 4.98 to 22.50 THE STORE THAT SERVES YOU BEST! Why, we do not know. Here are things which would be welcomed in any home: A new electric fixture for the li ing room or a guaranteed white toilet seat for the bathroom at $6.50; a new bathroom outfit, bathtub, toilet outfit and java- tory, complete with all fit- tings, as low as $55—or, if you wish it, @ built-in bath set for $100; a new kitchen sink for mother, one of the modern kind, such as you often see advertised, with drainboard attached and soap-dish combi nation faucets, as low as $27.5( or a new galvanized meral g rage for dad, all material, com- plete for $60. All certain to afford endless de- light to mother and dad and to be enjoyed by the whole family for always. Bring in your list and let's talk it over. You'll find that we are a new kind of Santa Claus. 3%@%&1; You Can Buy Now— Beautifully Fil.'lilhed Book Trough-end Tables that ;::d at 38.5‘0- $6.37 You can buy now handsome Rome quality Wood-finish Metal Bed Outfits, including an elegunt soft mattress and & 20-year guar- anteed Rome quality $39.00 You can buy now four-drawer secre- taries that sold at $67.50 for $50.62 You can buy now prettily painted glass shade, metal stand, boudelr lamps that fold at 8175 @5 Q1 TGO ntesion You can buy now beautiful W in dsor rs, that sold Ch at $11.00, $8.25 You cam buy now Marths Washington sewing cabinets that bt T SO A T B ] spring that sold at You Can Buy Now $30.00 Automobiles Automobiles ..$18.75 Automobiles ..$13.50 mobiles > T R I R You Can Buy Now $18.00 Doll Carriages for $13.50 $15.00 Doll Carriages for $11.28 $12.00 Doll Carriages..... $8.00 $8.50 Doll Carriages for $6.37 You Can Buy Now $20.00 Velocipedes for..$15.00 $16.00 Velocipedes for..$12.00 $12.00 Velocipedes for.. $8.00 : | ; s & ; _You Can Buy Now ’ 5 $12.00 Wagons for...... " ...$8.00 T Helas. NEXT TO THE HUB FURNITCRE 0. $8.00 Wagons for...........$6.00 uthwest. © Northeast.