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THE SUNDAY ok 220 22U 2ol Jal Jal Lo SR A A A A A A S St A S S A 2 ST S LA AT SR S S S Sl LAl Sl LR A S ) Buy Now! Mail Early—for Christmas! Only 10 More Days to Shop! STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, DECEMBER 13, 1925—PART 1. 49 Parent-Teacher Activities he monthly meeting of the Di trict of Columbia Congress of Parent- Teacher Assoclations will be held in the Hamilton Hotel, Fourteenth and K streets, Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. There will be community singing and Miss Dorothy Rood from the Instructive Visiting Nurse Association, will give a talk on “Posture.” These meetings are open to the public and everybody interested in any phase of child wel- fare work is invited. Lunch is served 1t 12:30 o'clock. Any one who wishes o be one of the Parent-Teacher As- sociation party should call M: . Danfel, 2112 37, and she will make the ne rvations. The Executive Board of the District ¢ Columbla Congress met in the home of the President, Mrs. Rafter. Many important matters were discussed that | will be brought before the regu meeting. Mrs. G. §. Fraser, Clothes Conserva- | <lon Chalrman of the District of Co-| lumbla Congress of Parent-Teacher Assoclations, bas had many appeals for clothing and the supply of garments vailable for this purpose is ex Any one who has clothin ised by a school child, especiall clothes, will help to keep some needy | child r school if such clothing is sent | 1o the Parent-Teacher Association, | Clothes Conservation Room, 1464 Co-| Jumbia road. Mrs. Colfmbi; ss of Pare membership hly conferences with her e which is composed of four nembers, one for each section of the city. Mrs, ¥ om the Petworth Parent.Teac Assocition, s in charge of the northwest; Mrs. ieorge monds Parent- Teacher the chairman for the northeast; James Mol- | neau, Randall H! southeast, and Mrs. Knight, from the Bradley, is in charge of the south- west. Mrs. David Mears, National Child Welfare Day Chairman has been bus in the national office during the past| veek preparing programs and mate- rial to be used by the different States of their Child Welfare day sque Elective School Board in the Hous the opening day of | known R. Bill and other groups terested in the wel- fare of the dren and improvement of the District of Columbia. | | ¢ of the session | three bills pro- | On the opening there were introduced viding for the care of dependent chil-| | dren in the District of Columbia. One | was introduced in the Senate by Sen ator Wadsworth and is known as Senate Bill No. 120, on the same day other bills providing for District of Columbfa dependent children were troduced in the House and are known as the Mills Bill H. R. 4055 and Keller Bill H. R. 347. These provisions for dependent ¢! 'dren in the District of Columbia were recommended by Presi- dent Coolidge in his message to Con- gress. The Force-Adams Association met Mrs. Albert Bag Parent-Teacher December 7, with s, the president, in the chair. Miss Florence E. Ward, from the Department of Agriculture, spoke on the Farm Women and the ‘lub work of the girls and boys. Mr. Turner spoke on the club work of the boys and girls and showed lantern slides. H. C. Clarke spoke on the Gasque bill and the organization in- dorsed the bill. Tea was served at the close of the meeting. December 23 there will be singing of Christmas carols by the children and all mem- hers of the Force-Adams Parent- Teacher Assoclation are urged to at- tend at 2 p.m. A meeting of the Brent-Dent Parent- Teacher Assoclation will be held in the Dent school tomorrow at 3 o'clock. The Kingsman Parent-Teacher As- sociation will meet Wednesday eve- ning at 8 o'clock. A special Christmas program will be rendered by pupils of the school. Refreshments will be served. Mount Vernon Place M. E. Church South Parent-Teacher Association met December 4 at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Buck- | ingham, president, in the chair. The | speakers of the evening wera Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter and Miss Russel one of the teachers in Bible stories. After a short business meeting re: freshments were served. Central High School Parent-Teacher Assoclation will meet Tuesday at 8| p.m. in the library of the school. The | teachers of the mathematics depart- ment and those of both ancient and | modern language departments will ba | present to meet the parents in con- ferences. Mr. Cornell of the faculty will give a discours on “Automotive Instruction” and Miss Mary B. Crans, also of th g e sugges- tions on * y.” to be fol lowed by general discussion. e | of the Maury Home and fation was held in the | room Tuesday at 8| Catherine Horman, the slded. Mrs. A. Lady, pre-school edu made an address. The first and s grades furnished the entertainment with S, tations and impromptu plays. Refreshments were served. A meeti School As: kindergartén _ o'clock. Mr. president, p chairman on The meeting of the P.T. A. rep-| resentatives (o the Juvenile Protective | Association, Mrs. Benjamin .J. Zebley, chairman, was held Wednesday at the headquarters of the association. Mrs, R. Thomas West, irman of child welfare committee of the League of Women Voters, gave a mothers’ pension bill come up in Congress. on the welfare bills. 1 explaining the law of the prohibiting children selling on et. which She also is to spoke Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, of the Congress of P.-T. Wednesday at & p.m. at Dunbar High School before the Federation of P.-T. A. of the colored schools president A, will speak The Carbery Parent-Teacher Asso- ciation met December §, with the president, Mrs. William H. Rowe, pre- siding. Reports of the officers and chairman were heard. Mrs. Alfred Woodcock, milk chairman, reported that the majority of the children were taking milk and that the kindergar- den won the cash prize of $5 given to the grade where the largest percent- age of children took the milk each day. John Smith, delegate to the Stanton Park Citizens’ Assoclation, reported matters of interest to the community. It was voted that a ietter be sent to Traffic Director Eld- ridge asking that the south side of Stanton Park be made a one-way street, so that the many children who rross to and from school might be hetter safeguarded. Miss Ruth Dick, treasurer of the Carbery News, reported the paper in a flourishing condition. Miss Flor- ence Mortimer, principal, received per- mission to purchase a set of stere- opticon slides of Dickens’ “Christmas Carols,” also tests and other materials to be used in the various grades. Three additional lawn benches have been purchased for the school. It was voted to hold a rummage sale in March «nd Mrs. A. K. Wine was appointed jairman of this committee. It was so voted to provide baskets and toys .| Teacher Associations. | ner’ | G. M. Churchill cation at the Franklin Schvol nds-Orr, has the | 1 ¢ | tagious Disease: | always gives relicf. | The talk on the | third doses complete- Pamphlets were | gake. | quinine or opiates. | Millions use “Pape’s ¢/ |Cold Compound.” | cents. Druggists guarantee it. Gasque of South Carolina spoke in reference to the bill for election of the school board, which he has placed before Congress. Action was deferred until & later meeting. The banner for attendance was won by the: elghth grade, Miss Mortimer, teacher, and the third grade, Miss Patterson, teacher, it being 4 tie. The presi- dent announced that she had ap- pointed Mrs. Frank Ludlow chair- man of membership and that Mrs. Willlam Domdera and Mrs. John Davis had been added to the list of dele-| gates to the Congress of Parent- The Emery-Eckington P.T. A. met November 20, with the president, Mrs. Paine, presiding. Rev. M. Bam berger, assistant rector of Epiphany Church, gave a talk on training of children. = Miss Jane Berkhead ren- dered two solos. The attendance ban- was won by Miss Ourand, GA, Eckington School. A social followed the meeting, at which cake and coffee were served. Many new members were enrolled. The meeting of the Tenley-Janney -T. A. was held at the Janney hool December 7. In the absence of the president, Vice President Mrs. presided. A musical program was given by Miss Riggles’ eighth grade. The list of ‘“grade mothers” appointed by the teachers was read. Dr. G. M. Churchill was elected to represent the association at the meeting of the Board of Edu Decem committee consisting of . Bryan, chairman; Mrs. W. J. Donaldson, | My . L. Atkins, Mrs. M. R. Dueh ring and Mrs. McCoy was formed to start a pre-school study circle. It was voted to pui s and bean bags for the lower grades new teacher, Mrs. Hut son, welcomed. She fills the v ¢ created by the pro- motion of Burgdorf, who goes Junior High School. was instructed to send a letter of appreciation to Miss Burg- dorf for her work with the associa- tion. Complaint was made that the carpenter shop had been without an instructor for two weeks and Mrs. iilbert Rodier was appointed to look into the matter. The December meeting of the Brightwood Park P.T. A. has been led off by order of the executive committee. A meeting of the Weightman Par- ent-Teacher Assoclation was held De- cember 4 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. M. J. Hanley in the chair. Dr. James G. Cumming, chief of the Bureau of Con was the speaker, Miss Galeskl, principal, and Miss Janet TcWilliam, supervising principal of | the fourth division, also addressed the meeting. The entertainment was fur- nished by James L. McSwaln, planist; Mrs. M. E. Carle, soloist, and little le Harmon, who gave a solo dance. The second grade, ) Thaden, teacher, won the attendance prize. Refreshments were served. The Edmonds Parent-Teacher As- soclation gave a “get ready quick’ luncheon December 2. The assocla- tlon will meet tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter will speak. Meeting of the Congress Heights Parent-Teacher Assoclation was held at the school, December 3, with the president, Mrs. Carl Shumer, presiding. The usual Christmas baskets for sev- eral needy familles were planned. One member reported the gift to the school library of five recent years' coples of the National Geographic Magazine, also several volumes of a school en cyclopedia. Miss Tichenor, principal, addressed the meeting on the needs of school children. Mrs. James Moly- neaux, formerly corresponding secre- tary of the assoclation, spoke on the pre-school study circles. The John Eaton Mothers’ Club met Monday at the school. The new presi- dent, J. N. Saunders, presided. A new constitution was adopted and a resolution was passed to request the school authorities to furnish another portable to relieve the overcrowded kindergarten. Mrs. J. Newton Brewer was elected treasurer. Mrs. Lyman Briggs gave a talk on *‘Obedience."” James Yaden, president of the Public School Association, spoke in explana- tion of the Gasque bill, and the asso- ciation unanimously indorsed the bill. “Robin Hood” was given at the as- sembly at the Janney School, Decem- ber 2, by the puplls of the fourth grade, Mrs. Webb, teacher. The third grade, Miss Davison, teacher, pre- sented a Christmas play, December 9, at the assemb BumsteadsWormSyrup “To children an angel of mercy.” When di rections are followed IT NEVER FAILS. Despito scarcity and enormous cost of SAN- TO; it-contains full dose. Stood sixty years' test. Sold everywhere, or by mail, 500 a bottle. “Pape’s Cold Compound” Breaks a Cold Right Up Take two tablets every three hours until three doses are taken. 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Reed’s Butterscotch W afers, lb Bl il 3ol Sl S Sl S kAl £l SRS sl S S al L Al S AR Al Al Al AU S Al Sl ol St el Sl Sl g sl el el el sl St el el el S Sl S St e ., Be Sure to Give “Him” a Box —the better to serve you of Quality Cigars —at Peoples Low Prices Box of 25 “Admiration” (Cabinet ). .. .§2.75 “Robt. Burns” (Staples) “Forty-Four” (Inv.) “El Verso” (Adjutants) “Henrietta” (Populares). . ... “Cinco” (Londres). “Garcia Grande (Queens) “El Producto” CBR).. Box of 25 $2.00 “Webster” (Savoy) “Manuel” 2.00 “Havana Ribbon”. .$1.65 “Engagements” ... $1.65 “White Owl” “Roi Tan” (Perf. Ex. “John Ruskin 200 1.00 Gift Suggestions at a Saving! THROUGHOUT THE 18 BUSY PEOPLES DRUG STORES Complete Requirements for Pretty Nails Cutex Five- Minute Sets only 89¢ This popular set, in new gold and blue French wrapper, most appropriate gift. Contains full sizes of cuticle n:mu\r‘ two most popular polishes, powder and liquid, as well as th ments. Price only 89c. A Readl Gift for a Man $5.00 Gillette Safety Razor Special 54. 4 You know any ma preciate a Razor for Christmas, especially a new model Gillette that really makes 'shaving a pleasure. Comes complete with 10 double- edge blades, heavily silver-plated razor and a beautiful case. Only $4.49. Fiancee Compacts only *], 75 Fiancee Compacts are beautiful in design and a genuine pleasure to use. This Double Comy has two puffs, rouge and powder, complete with mirror, Other Compacts —priced low Nymfaun (single) Nymfaun (double) . Hudnut’s Deauville (double). 2 Karess (double) Karess (loose powder, double) . Houbigant’s Ideal (single) . Viegay (single) AR . Three Flowers (double)... g Three Flowers (single, loose powder) Ayer’s (double) of Nationally Known Toiletries J 25¢ Men- nen’s Tal- Ncum, 17¢; 3 “for 50c. 25¢ Djer- « Kiss Tal- cum, 23c. 75¢ Howard’s But- termilk Cream.59c 50c Mennen’s Shav- ing Cream.....33c 60c Barnard’s Razor Aid ... 35¢ Palmolive Shav- ing Cream.... 29c 50c Molle {2c 60c Odorono . 43c 50c Non Spi .. H2c 25¢ Eversweet 2le 30c Spiro Powder..25¢ 35¢ Cutex Ngil senslle Preparations ...29¢ Honey and 50c Glaso Liquid...42¢ Almond Cream 42¢ $1 Azurea Face 30c Frostilla Powder 75¢ Kaptiv Almond 50c Java Rice Face Lotion .59 Powder ..... 50c Jergen’s Lotion, 43¢ $1.25 Coty’s L’O 65¢ Pond’s Vanish- gan Face Pow- ing Cream.....49¢ der .. ssutoe 25¢ J. @ J. Talcum, 20c 25¢ Squibb’s Tal- 25¢ Cuticura Soap, 18c; 3 for 50c Thompson’s Cas- tile. .18c; 3 for 50c 25c Packer’s Tar Soap 50c Pepsodent Tooth Paste ..........33¢ 50c Ipana Tooth Paste 25¢ Listerine Tooth 25¢ 65¢ Pond’s Cold 50c Djer-Kiss Face Cream . Powder .......45¢ 50c Woodbury's 60c Pompeian Face Creams .......42c Powder .......49% Shop Daytimes or Evening A Special Holiday Reduction Kodaks and Cameras What could make a more ac- 15% o ceptable gift than a Kodak? A present that will bring untold joy to the recipient for years. A0 Our entire stock of new Kodaks—15 per cent off of regular prices. Stop in tomorrow and make your selections while this special reduction is in effect. Specials For Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday Only 35¢ Rigney’s Syrup . . . . 2lc Generous sized bottle. Special, 21c. Fels-Naptha Soap, 5 Cakes . . 24c The nationally known laundry soap that makes clothes snow- white. (Limit 5 Cakes to a Customer) 50c Manners’ Hair Trainer . . 27c Keeps unruly hair in place and a well groomed appearance Special, 27c. 75¢ Barnard’s Quinine Hair Tonic, 43¢ ating the A delicious syrup for your hot cakes. A delightful tonic for relicving dandruff and stim: growth of the hair. Special, 43c. 25¢ Graham’s Catnip and Fennel, 13¢ A remedy that quickly relicves, baby’s stomach disorders and colic. Special, 13c. 15¢ Scot-Tissue Toilet Paper, SHONSI - F 50 e ai it es surale An extra high quality of soft tissue paper. Special, 5 rolls, 53c. A Man Will Fully Appreciate a simple and easv to the crank and the blade is sharp again, ready for Twinplex Stropper for Gillette or Durham Duplex ; Twinplex Stropper use. Just insert vour another perfect shave. Blades—guaranteed for 10 years. Only $2.69. The Twinplex is so e Only $2.609 blade—a few turns of Just think—100 or more shaves from each blade. 75¢ Shaving Rotary Whisk \ $]-19 These W hisk- broomx¢ are made of ,long, stiff straw, with nickel-plated holder top. Comes in an at- tractive Christmas box. Electrical Gifts —priced low Waffle Irons. $7.98 “Torrid” Flat Irom. ......§2.98 Boudoir Flat Iron. Heaters ... Vibrators . Violet Ray. Beautiful Shaving Mirrors, trimmed with highly polished nickel plate, with handle that acts as a stand. One side is magnifying Warming Pads...$6.49 Reversible Toasters .......5498 Grills ....i......58595 Curling Irons......98c Marcel Irons.....5398 Hair Dressing Sefs.. . .oovoe- - SL49 ..52.79 ..53.98 ..55.00 R A Genuine Corrugated $2.50 Thermos Bottle only $1.39 This Thermos Bottle is made of qu: rials, metal case. Keeps beverages hours remembrances with a beautiful nickel-plated corrugated Ideal for home, office or school use. “piping” hot or ice cold many A regular 0 value, only $1.39. $1.50 Paramount Fountain Pens oy 98e Seli-filling Fountain Pens make unusually suitable student, office worker and those who corre- Ladies’ or men’s models from which to choose. These Modern for th Different sizes. All have 14-karat gold pen point REVERELVELY e 2 - HOLMES’ Delicious Fruit Cakes In Pretty 988 2.Lb. Holiday Package . Size Deli Freshly-baked Fruit Cakes, made ing us Holmes' recipe. Simply “ 1" full of s and nuts, and will find a hearty welcome on vour table. Large two-pound size in an attractive holic package, only 98c. BTl Tl - , Pans, bl > Te Tl Bl B fle e Te et Tl g Christmas Stores 2 | Home Remedies —at Low Prices 75¢ Dioxogen. .. SRS $1.50 Maltine and Combinations. . .. 75¢ Mellin’s Food $1.10 Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound . £ 4% A ..36¢ ..34c - -589¢ ::8% .. 45¢ ..49¢ 7% =259 . 15¢ 60c Pape’s Diapepsin. . i S50c Phillip’s Milk of Magnesia 35¢c Vick’s Salve. . $1.00 Scott’s Emulsion . . 60c Resinol Ointment. 70c Sloan’s Liniment. . o 60c California Syrup of Figs.... $1.00 Squibb’s Petrolatum .. 75c Bell-ans. ...... 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