Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1928, Page 51

v FRATERNITIES (Continued from Sixth Page.) John H. Seavers, patron; Mrs. Elvira Magdeburger, associate matron; Mrs Lena Bodell, conductress; Mrs. Mildred Conway, associate conductress; Mrs. Leafie E. Dietz, secretary (re-elected); Mrs. Ruth H. Bskridge, treasurer (re- elected). “The officers of the Gavel Chapter be installed Tuesday evening as follow: Matron, Francis C. Lear; patron, Con- rad Praetorius; associate matron, Nora Heim; secretary, Lillian treasurer, Jeanneite Practorius; con- ductress, Ruth Coates; associate con- ductress, Viola Krause; chaplain, Eva Shaw; marshal, Marian Absher; organ- | ist, Anna Vierbuchen; Adah, Katherine Miller; Ruth, Hazel Booker; Esthe May Walker; Martha, Gladys Alex- ander; Electra, Dorothy Falls; warder, Edith Tice; sentinel, Oscar V. Shomo. The officers will be installed by Right Worthy Grand Secretary Minnie Keyes, Grand Marshal Pearl Watt Gibb and Grand Chaplain Lena Stephenson. Trinity Chapter at its last meeting held election_of officers, as follows: Matron, Mrs. Evelyn Strout; patron, Dr. Clarence Weaver; associate matron, Mrs. Effie Mohler; conductress, Mrs. ‘Audrey Morrisette; associate conduc- tress, Mrs. Ruby Franklin: secretary, Mrs. Mary Wayson; treasurer, Mrs. Ella Smith; trustee, Charles Hoover; repre- sentative to home, Mrs. Amy Hoover. Previous to the last meeting a special meeting was held, at which time four | candidates were received. The next meeting will be devoted to installing the new officers. At the last meeting of East Gate Chapter the _following _officers were elected: Mabel A. Keil, matron; J Marion Castell, patron; Rose Vierkorn, | elford, g associate matron; Anna S. Castell, sec- retary; Elstcd}l. Hays, . Rupp, conductress ysscncsgv‘; conductress; Malinda E. Gates chaplain; Mary W. Kissinger, marshal Ella May Hughes, organist; Mary W. McMinnimy, Adah; Alma B. White, Ruth; Wihimer Sigmon, Esther; Mary H. vager, Martha; Gertrude T. Cross, Electa; Jessie I. Lewis, warder; James E. Payne, sentinel; Pearl A. Henderson, representative to board of directors of the Masonic_and Eastern Star Home; George F. Tucker, trustee for three years. Matron Lillian E. Armstrong an- Tounces the installation of the new officers at the meeting December 21, with Past Matron Bessie M. Linger as installing officer, Lulu A. Foster as in- stajling chaplain and herself as instal- ling marshal. JR. 0. U. A. MECHANICS. J. Morgan Read Council met in Star Hall, Mount Rainier, Md., December 7, and was convened by Councilor Perry A. Martin. A numbef of applications for membership was presented. Degree Master W. Floyd Spurlin and the cap- tain of the drill team reported every- i thing in readiness for the first class initiation to be held the evening of December 21. Election of officers will be held at the next meeting. Speakers of the evening were Junior Past State Councilor Oscar T. Harlow, State War- den William P. Earnest, sr.; Junior Past Councilor W. Floyd Spurlin, and othe: Star Spangled Banner Council me in Junior Order Temple December T, and was called to order by Councilor J. H. Bergin. Nine applicants were elect- ed to membership, and Zanna Le Blane was given the obligation. Six new ap- plications were presented. Addresses were made by State Chaplain George L. Myers, Deputy State Councilor W. H. Lanham, and Past Councilors W. H. Kendrik, F. J. Barr and S. J. Bushey. Washington Council met in Red Men’s Hall, Nineteenth and Pennsyl- vania avenue, December 5. with Vice Councilor R. Burrows, presiding. Three candidates were elected to membership. Addresses were made by Treasurer C. Levis and Past Councilors L. E. Clark and Sowder. Capital Council met in Northeast Masonic Temple Monday evening and ‘was called to order by Councilor Rich- ard Mitchell. A. T. Wade and C. D. Goodspeed were obligated. A special committee was appointed to make ar- rangements for entertainment on the State Councilors visitation which will occur January 7. Addresses were made by Deputy State Councilor W. F. Perry, Vice Councilor John Sampson, Con- ductor T. P. O’Connor, Financial Secre- tary F. E. Potter, and Treasurer A. T. Marlow. Next Monday evening officers will be elected. Mount Vernon Council met December 7 and was convened by Councilor J. Glascoe, Eleven applications for mem- bership were received. Three members ‘were admitted by card and three re- instated. The degree team under the direction of Degree Master E. C. Crouch d the drill team with Captain Rich- ard Umhau in command, conferred the degrees upon a class of 37 candidates from Mount Vernon Council, four from America Jefferson, eight from Wash- ington Council. Speakers were Junior Past State Councilor Oscar T. Harlow, Past State Councilor J. C. Yates, State Vice Councilor E. G. Beck, State Con- ductor William P. Earnest, sr.; Past | State Councilor S. Oliveri, and Past Na- ! tional Deputy M. Peabody. Edward J. Ross Council met Decem- iber 6 in Junior Order Temple an” ‘vas called to order with Councilor ilton presiding. Degree Master Ger = W. |Swift in charge of the degree | m,and ,Capt. William Lossman, in ¢c. mand of the drill team, conferred U - degrees ,upon Archie Fletcher, Drwy McK. Slifer and Carol Klein. H:rbert Rus- sell was admitted by card. Brief re- marks were made by Deputy State Councilor Philip Fnglehardt, Clyde Nichols, William S:iwarth and George Swift. Liberty Bell Council convened in Northeast Masonic Temple December 8, with Councilor A. E. Franks presiding. ‘Twelve applications for membership were presented. The degrees will be jconferred December 23 and the good of the order is arranging for a sociable event. Principal speakers included Past Councilors Newton and Gorbutt of Star Spangled Banner Council, and C. H. Hild, R. E. McClulloch, C. H. Luh, A. B. Hughes, and Prof. Parr. Eagle Council met in Fountain Mem- orial Baptist Church Tuesday evening and was called to order by Councilor Actor. Four applications for member- ship were presented and two candidates were obligated. Past Councilor R. H. Randall presented the council with one share of Junior Hall stock. The good of the order committee served an supper. Addresses were made by Past Councilor Ricker of Anacostia Council, and Messrs. Lee Curtis, Blakeslee and Randall. Benning Council met in I. O. O. F. Hall, Bennings. and was convened by Councilor T. W. Ingels. Six appli tions for membership were rec ‘The council is making preparations for the annual visit of the State couneilor and staf’ of officers which will take place January 14. Old Glory Council met at 316 Penn- sylvania avenue southeast, Wednesday evening, and was called to order by Councillor Trotter. Two applications for membership were received. Messrs. Jones, Myers, Gill, Jarboe, R. Goodrich, Maddox, Bladen, Formwald, T. Good- rich and Chick were initiated. State Councilor Columbus made the princi- pal address. ROYAL ARC! M. Municipal Council met Monday eve- ng under the leadership of Regent L\S. Grigsby. Three applications were presented for membership. Past grand regent and president of the Boosters Club, Warren M. Schoonmaker, and Grand Secretary Stephen H. Talkes were speakers. Kismet Council, at its meeting Wed- nesday, was led by Vice Regent W. J. Batchelder, Grand Regent 1. S. Childs, Past Grand Regent Warren M. Schoon- Anna L. Lambert, Rowzee; | treasurer: Pearl | gl | , maker, Past Grand Regent T. J. Land- ergren, Past Grand Regent Joseph F. Brashears, W. J. Hodwin, D. L. Shaw, B. A. Lynn, R. C. Jacobs. B. W. Bol- linger, R. L. West, J. V. Gorman, J. | W. Berkeley, J. T. Burroughs, F. D. | Peters, R. G. Chestnut, E. Pate and | J. A. Bolinger were addressed. Officers were elected. Capital Council met Thursday with L. B. D'Orsay in the regent's chair. Past Grand Regent A. L. Ebersole and | Grand Guide E. T. Green were speakers. District Council, Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum, are to hold a Christ- mas tree party December 17 at their hall on Grant place. Councils meeting this week are: Dis- trict Council, Loyal Ladies, Monday at Woodman Hall; Oriental Council, Tues- day, at Pythian Temple; District Coun- cil, Wednesday, at Pythian Temple. THE MACCABEES. ‘The degree team of National Tent presented the drama of the Maccabees at the Jewish Community Center last Sunday for children at the celebration of the Chanukah. Rabbi Abram Simon was in charge of the exercises and those portraying the characters in the drama were William F. Lewis, Joseph Foster, W. J. Fletcher, W. E. Simmons, I. C. Peifer, R. D. Holt, E. E. Errter, Ray Peifer, Willlam T. King, Joseph Rollins, W. D. Stewart and David | Grisso. Mount Vernon Tent held its annual banquet and election of officers last Tuesday evening at Schneider’s Cafe. Professional talent entertained. Wil- |liam B. Severe, commander, presided, |and the following officers were elected: | Sidney Haas, commander; Nicholas H. | Auth,” lieutenant commander; Frank Hannan, finance keeper; H. E. Seng- stack, record keeper: Louis N. Bailey, sergeant; William Seifert and H. Shack- ards; Frank J. Steckline, mas- ter-at-arms . J. Shives, chaplain; John Beuchling. picket; N. J. Donald- son, sentinel; William B. Severe, trustee for three years. Eureka Hive has elected the follow- ing officers: Miss Catherine Morris commander; Mrs. Virgie Keister, lieu- tenant commander; Mrs, Sarah H. Se- vere, record keeper; Mrs, Josephine Jen- kins, chaplain; Mrs. Eliza J. Phillips, Deborah: Mrs. Alice B. Graul, past commander. Capitol Court, Junior Department, will present the Court of Jewels and the Court of Industry Tuesday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple for the ben- efit of the parents of the children. A large class of children will be initiated and the annual Christmas festival will be celebrated. Parents of the children who are members of Capitol Court are invited. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBER' The following officers were nominated at Tuesday’s meeting of Hope Council: Councilor, Catherine Jones; associate councilor, Ida Ryder; vice councilor, Lawrence Robinson; associate vice councilor, Agnes Robinson; guide, Nan Bain; inside guard, Elizabeth Gray; outside guard, Ruth Pennebaker; re- cording secretary, Sadie Jenkins; asso- ciate recording secretary, Bessie Long; junior ex-associate councilor, Ella Bell. Election will be held Tuesday at 7:30 o'clock, which will be followed by a Christmas party. No meeting will be held December 25 or January 1. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. DECEMBER 16, lfl‘lS—P;\l\i AROUND THE CITY BY NANNIE LANCASTER. day evening; Dorcas and Mount Pleas- ant Rebekah Lodges, Thursday evening, and Miriam Rebekah Lodge, Friday eve- ning. ‘The degree will be conferred at Naomi Rebekah Lodge tomorrow evening. A tacky party will be given by Dorcas Rebekah Lodge following the election of officers Thursday evening. Brightwood Rebekah Lodge held a short meeting Tuesday evening, after which the members attended the visi- tation at Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge. . Mrs. M. Margaret Royston, president of the Rebekah Assembly, announces the following installations: Mrs. Mary Bow- ing, P. N. G, and staff of Naomi Re- bekah Lodge will install the officers of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge January 1; Mrs. Belle Rouzee, P. N. G., and staff of Ruth Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Brightwood Rebekah Lodge January 8; Mrs. Bertie Purdy, P. N. G., and staff of Martha Washington Re- bekah Lodge will install the officers of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge January 3; Mrs. Ella B. Thornton, P. N. G., and staff of Dorcas Rebekah Lodge, will install the officers of Ruth Rebekah Lodge Jan- uary 7; Miss Edna MclIntosh, P. N. G., and staff of Esther Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Martha Washing- ton Rebekah Lodge January 10; Mrs, Alice Woodworth, P. N. G., and staff of Miriam Rebekah Lodge will install the officers_of Friendship Rebekah Lodge, while P. N. G. Mrs. Daisy Smithson and staff of Friendship Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Miriam Re- bekah Ladge at a joint meeting at I. 0. O. F. Temple, January 4; Mrs, Ida Thompson, P. N. G., and stafl of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge January 3; Mrs. Margaret ‘Thompson, P. N. G. and staff of officers of Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge January 8; Mrs. Blanche Leanarda, P. N. G., and staff of Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge will install the officers of Naomi Rebekah Lodge January 7, and Mrs. Eva Jack, P. N. G, and staff of Brightwood Re- bekah Lodge will install the officers of Esther Rebekah Lodge January 15. The installing officers will meet with the president, Mrs. M. Margaret Roys- ton, at I. O. O. F. Temple December 17, at 8 o'clock. Miss Edna McIntosh presented a check to the president, Mrs. M. Marga- ret Royston, for the assembly fund, in behalf of the Noble and Vice Grands’ Association of 1928, at the visitation of the assembly and Grand Lodge officers to Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge Tuesday evening. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. ‘The State Council will hold a card party in Northeast Masonic Temple De- cember 17 at 8:15 p.m. The last meeting of the Swanee Club of Old Glory Council was held at the home of Mrs. Blanche Robertson, in Anacostia, D. C., with its president, Mrs. Cora L. Thompson, presiding. Mrs, E. Viola Thompson and Mrs. Mary A. Ferguson were initiated into the club. Games were played, the prizes being won by Mrs. Cora Thompson and Elizabeth Whittington.. The next meet- dred Rock, 1239 V street southeast, December 19. Anacostia Council met Wednesday evening and greeted State Councilor Mrs. Carrie G. Meile and her official staff officers on their grand visitation. A program was presented by Past Councilor Mrs. Mary A. Thorne, which included the presentation of hand- painted china to State Councilor Mrs. Carrie G. Meile, Deputy State Coun- cilor Mrs. Pearl Wolfe and State Coun- SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM. The last meeting of National Lodge was called to order by the commander, Mrs. Roberta Howard. Degrees were conferred upon Mrs. Burton and Miss Frances E. Ward, with Mrs. Marilla Smith administering the obligation. Nominations were made for officers for tbe ensuing term; election will be held at the next meeting. Addresses were made by Mrs. Margaret Baker of the law and appeals committee of the Supreme Lodge; Mrs. Floda Reagan, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Ethel Pythian from Loyalty Lodge. The next meeting will be December 17, at 808 I street. ENIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Century Decatur Lodge will meet to- morrow evening, and Excelsior Lodge Tuesday evening. Election of officers will take place in both I cil Conductress Mrs. Ethel Burroughs. Other gifts were presented the follow. ing officers: Howard Beall, Efie Moh- ler, Daisy Beall and Mrs. Mary P.| James. Howard Beall, drill master, presented the good of the order chair- man, Mrs. Mary A. Thorne, with an umbrella. a gift from the council. How: ard Beall and Mrs. Mildred Montgom- ery gave blackface skits, and recita- tions were given by Mrs. Minnie Haws- ther. Post Councilor Mrs. Helen Owens Stievers, as leading lady, and sup- ported by a cast of 20 members, enter- tained with a comedy. Solos were ren- dered by State Council Conductress Mrs. Ethel Burroughs and Mrs. Mildred Montgomery. Officers elected wer ; associate coun- lodges. The ways and mean committee held a business meeting last evening, after which an entertainment was given in the main hall. Webster Lodge and Cabital Lodge will elect officers Tuesday eveéning. * Calanthe Lodge at its last meeting Charles Coxen for 50 years’ active serv- ice in the order. His son is chancellor- commander of the lodge. Friendship Temple, Pythian Sisters, met December 5 and elected officers as follows: Past chief, Mrs. G. Fortune; most_excellent chief, Mrs, C. Banks; excellent senior, Mrs. B. Woody; ex- cellent “junior, Mrs. S. Sithens; man- ager, Mrs. N. Embery; protector, Mrs. E. Embery; outer guard, Mrs. N. Lynn; trustee, Mrs. Poole; pianists, Miss K. Wilson and Mrs. A. Gibson; press cor- respondent, Mrs. G. Wilson. ‘The dele- gates to Grand Temple are Mrs. Free- man, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Wilson. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Friday morning, December 28, 1928, at 9 am. the Washington Chapter of the Knights of Columbus of Washing- ton will hold the annual Christmas party for the orphans of the city. The management of the Palace Theater has donated the use of the theater for the occasion, and Wesley Eddy will have charge of the arrangements to have Santa Claus make a return visit for the occasion. ODD FELLOWS. Union Lodge at its last meeting de- cided to change meeting nights, and beginning the first of the year will meet the first and third Mondays of each month. They will also change their meeting place to Odd Fellows Temple. Eastern Lodge will have the nomin: tion of officers Wednesday evening. Noble Grand Guy F. Richards requests all members to be present. ‘The third degree was conferred on Edward Alden Tibbals under Degree Master Wilfred E. Lawson last Wednesday evening. ‘The joint committee on the observance of the birthday of Thomas Wildey held its first meeting Monday evening. William H. McConnell, grand marshal of the Grand Encampment, was elected chairman; Roscoe Jenkins, grand patri- arch, secretary, and Jeannette Griffith, marshal of the Rebekah Assembly, easurer. It was decided to hold the excreises Saturday evening, January 19. Earnest L. Loving, grand senior warden; ‘Thomas H. Dennis and E. B. Hayward were appointed a committee on program. The committee will meet again De- cember 29. Grand Patriarch Roscoe Jenkins will pay his last official visit to his home encampment December 18. Grand Patriarch Wilson R. Rutherford of Baltimore will be one of the guests. James Riley Bergey, grand master of nd, will make the address of the ning. The grand patriarch will be escorted by Canton Washington and accompanied by J. Burton Kincer, grand master, and officers of the Grand Lodge. Fred D. Stuart Encampment will meet Monday evening and confer the royal purple degree and elect officers. Canton Washington met December 8 for inspection. The patriarchs militant degree was conferred, and the inspection was conducted by Lieut. Col. Walter C. Comley, accompanied by a delegation from Hampden Canton -of Baltimore. Maj. William H. Ernest was in charge of -the degree. The canton will visit Canton Alexandria on its inspection next Thursday evening. At the iast worth Wi Loving, elected captain, Ernest L. eutenant; John W. Shaeffer, Charles J. Barton, clerk, and erick R.. Walterholter, accountant. Rebekah Lodges. Naom! and Ruth Rebekah Lodges will meet tomorrow evening; Fidelity and Friendship Rebekah Lodges, Tues- resented a 50-year veteran's jewel to | E: meeting of the canton Robert A. South- | months, Mrs. Laura Mitchell. Kenmore Council was called to order | x-Dov:eflmhex- 71&1!4&“'#0; Mrs. Cleada lorne, D! . Ruby Fort, Mary . Bowings, Jeannette E. Taylor and Elizabeth Reher were elected to mem- bership. Mrs. Mae Ames announced there would be a Christmas party for children following the meeting of De- cember 21. The application of Mrs. Midred Nolan Jenkins was presented for membership. Election of officers resuited as follow: Councilor, Mrs. Gertrude Bohrer; associate councilor, Mrs. Lillian Wileox; vice councilor, Mrs. Vesta Biggs; associate vice coun- cilor, Orrie Watson; assistant recording secretary, Mrs. Mary H. Green; con- ductress, Mrs. Etta L. Gladden; warden, Mrs. Carrie Morrison: inside sentinel, Mrs. Rose Myles, and trustee, 18 months, M Biar Spangied B Cot t pang anner Council mef December 6, with Council Louise Tay- lor presiding. Celebration of the twelfth birthday anniversary and re- ception to Deputy Mrs. Mabel G. Downing was held. The council con- ferred ti es on Mrs, Mae Black- will, Mrs. Hilda Herbert and Charles A. Steele, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cross was reinstated. Following officers were elected: Council, Ruth Taylor; asso- ciate councilor, Bertha Lucas; vice councilor, Fannie Donn; associate vice councilor, Mabel Weisbacker; condu tress, Louise Lee; warden, Annie Steele; inside sentinel, Georgietta Wells; out- side sentinel, Bessie Osin; trustee, 18 months, Bessie Rollins, and assistant recording secretary, Edith Davis (re- elected). The three book officers, Mrs, Margaret Halfpap, Mrs. Susie Barrett and Mrs. Alice Brown hold their offices until next June. Unity Council met December 5. The two teams which were recently ap- pointed by Councilor Mrs. Thelma Haas reported progress, the red side being captained by George V. Meile and the blue side by Past Councilor Mrs. Ger- trude Douglass during the membership campaign. The class will be known as the Carrie G. Meile class. The -a8- you-enter social which was held at the home of Past Council Mrs. Margaret Grey was reported a success. ‘Triumph Council was called to order Thursday -evening by the councilor, Mary D. Towers. Election of officers was as follows: Councilor, Adalyn Berger; as- sociate councilor, Mary Nichols; vice councilor, Jessle Davis, associate vice councilor, Adalyn Miller; conductor, Florence Burch; warden, Mr, Wilson; inside sentinel, Nellle Dermont; outside sentinel, Roy Wolfe; assistant recording secretary, Marie Stephenson. Mrs. Schwenk announced a reception to the State trustee, Miss Florence A. Hahn, National Representative Mrs. Pearl Wolfe and_the outgoing State Deputy | Mrs. Mary P. James of Anacostia Coun- cil, and the present deputy, Past Na- tional Councilor Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell, December 20. Plans also were com- pleted for the annual and fraternal vis- | itation to be held January 17. I Mayflower Council met December 7, with_the associate councilor, Mrs. Jes- sie Richards, presiding. Election of officers were as follows: Councilor, Mrs. Emma Brooks; associate councilor, Mrs, Ida Bell; vice councilor, Mrs. Mamie Willner; assoclate vice councilor, Mrs. Blanche Brooks; conductor, Mrs, Julia Gatewood; warden, John Steuart; in- side sentinel, Roberta Howard; outside sentinel, Mrs. Nina Faunce; as- sistant recording secretary, Mrs. Ethel M. Miles, and trustee, 18 months, Mrs, Julia Gatewood. The State good of the order commit- tee met Wednesday evening in the lodge room of Liberty Council at the Pythian Temple, at which time plans were con- cluded for the card party December 17, ||nd tentative plans for February 22 were the order of business for meeting. e 4 ing is scheduled to be with Mrs. Mil- |’ F the “Flu” is really coming this way, there is one young person in this town who jumped ahead to t it B%he is a radiant little snip and for one time, anyhow, she wore gray slippers that wobbled at the heels, “Her skirt was as short as an indulgent law will stand for, and her red cap turned its aviator flaps outward to reveal earrings that were diamonds made of rhinestonies set in platinum that was tin. Also she snuf- fled. ¥ The two girls with her at a cafe table made three of a kind—each as common s a tad- pole in a ditch, and all of them joy- ously young and loudly assertive. “That's a nawfle cold you got, Sade —where d'ja’ raise it, huh?” The girl of the heels, nit diamonds and very real snuffles explained in detail that she had taken off her black sateen bloomers to go to a dance, because a pl.r‘!k chiffon dress calls for pink undies —*"And Mob scoded me subthig fierce— 50 did Pob——" ““Well, ain’t parents the limit? Course I don't remember pop, it's been so long since he vamoosed, but T've had an aw= ful time with Mom, till I says to her, I says, ‘After I have to work under a boss all day,’ I says, ‘I don’t want any boss after I get home.' I like Mom 2il right, but, as I told her, when I have to work like a man and pay board like a man, I don't see why I can’t have my rights as a woman. Mothers mean well, of course, but what do they know, any way, pokin’ around home all the time. ‘Mine don’t The interruption was wailed out by SALE OF FROCKS Regular $10 to $15 Values You women who know real dress values when you see them will more than appreciate. - the frocks in this sensational offering. For they are so up-to-date in their styling, so-fine in their workmanship, so clever in every little detail, and of such remarkably fine quality ma- the tadpole who was neither Sade, nor the one who scorned a boss. “You girls don't know what mothers are, honest you don't. The married ones are easy, but it’s fierce, girls, to have a fresh widow on your hands. Why my ma runs around more'n what I do because she has free time, while I'm workin’ for my board—and the way she he'ps herself to my young fellers.” There was more to if, but enough Is always enough—even about mothers. * kKK . IT is doctrine, from Adam to date, that all of us have ourfaults, but you may have noticed that most of us, individu- ally, have good points enough to wipe out the world-old charge against us. For one illustration, there is a woman who lives a quietly pleasant life in a nice section of the city. Her children are married off into homes of their own, and with only a good husband to take care of, in the way of affectionate min- | to istrations; & good church to go to, and good neighbers to visit and entertain, there are still too many left-over hours to_waste in pleasant idleness—so: She has a little private notebook that keeps count of the birthdays of every child in the vicinity, and as regularly as any anniversary comes around, that child receives a lovely cake, iced over, and with the proper number of candles to calendar its age. The woman has been making these gifts for years, and as children are always growing in num- bers as well as in age, you can figure out that she does quite a bit of baking. To give bread to the hungry is a splendid, practical virtue, but to bestow a gift that means innocent happiness to a little child—-or to grown-ups, for that matter—may also be written down as a shining virtue, by that Recorder, who keeps tab on our actions, good and bad, for publication on that coming occasion we know as the day of judgment. By way of coincidence, this record of our sins and virtues caused a recent discussion by two girls—one a snowy: white-fur coat child and the c'her her brown-faced nurse: They wre spond- ing a sunshiny hour in a par] d b2 cause of the natural charm of doing unlawful things, little fur coat insisted upon snapping the stems of some linger- | ing green-leaved, yellow-flowered blos- soms that had not quite yielded to Winter. The nurse interfered and the child flew into a tantrum. Then, with something of the tenseness of ancestors who faithfully believed in superstitions that Brown Face's elder sisters laugh at today, she caught the little child by the arm to say—with the proper effect on that, youngster's subsequent behavior: “Don't you know what? Don't you know that there is a good angel and a bad angel that keeps watch on every: thing you do? Each one of them car- ries a big spool. Wher you do a good thing the good angel winds it on her spool. And when you do a bad thing the bad angel winds it on her spool. And whichever spool has the most on, good or bad, why that's where you will go when you die.” Fur coat could have had no compre- hension of death, but there must have been a healthy objection to being bound up on a bad spool, for instead of pro- ceeding with her devastation, she said to the nurse something that answered “Tell me another.” * E all know that the Government attends to its business capably, but, being human, we will find fault, now and then. Two wdmen were chumming to- gether last Sunday before the little chicken dinner they were cooking them- selves. The one who was hostess and chef had inherited some Liberty bonds, and happened to mention the delay in | getting them cashed. “And after I had received the money and spent it, there came a couple of letters two days in succession, with the encouraging notice #hat the bonds would be delivered in a short time. Funny?” Then the one who was hostess and scullion put in her own little s “One time I sent a letter to a friend in Newport, Maryland—written like that—and after enough time had passed for me to be getting a reply, back comes my letter from Newport, there was no one of the name in that city. So I took this envelope, gory with a red ink hand, and ringed with postmarks, over to the office and asked a nice man at a window to send it as directed. And when we had talked over this simple inscription that had scooped two big, intelligent cities, he said that the only way he could ac- count for it was on the principle that, once in a while, the wisest men will act like blamed idiots—a charge which also takes in the general public, even as you and 1" “Talk about letters,” clipped in the chef, “a long time ago I directed a letter to Anacostia, D. C.—I ought to be looking at that chicken —but it wasn't received on time because it had traveled to Anticosta Island in the St. Lawrence River.” “Might have been worse,” observed the scullion as she followed back to the kitchen. “Suppose they had mailed it to antofagasta in Chile, where Mr. Hoover is going—"" ‘Then they had a little chuckle that was good natured, because they both knew that the Post Office is as near perfect as they come—allowing for the fact that workers are only human at their best. SKUNKS EAT SLEEPY BEES 265 From One Apiary Found in Poisoned Animal's Stomach. PHOENIX, Ariz. (#).—Beekeepers in Arizona are convinced that a skunk | couldn't have any other name and be what he is. One bright moonlight night, in an apiary where bees were mysteriously dis- appearing, guards were posted. Out of | the shadows came a skunk, to tap on the front of the hive with his feet and claws. The bees, cold and sluggish, came out to investigate and the in- truder lapped them up. The next night a poisoned bait of ground pork cracklings and strychnine was set and four skunks died. Seven died the next night. One examined had 265 bees in his stomach. — ‘The first bank for women exclusively in Holland is to be opened at Amster- with penciled notice that dam. 7 AMERICAN ARTISTS WIN GERMAN FAVOR Bechstein Stipend, Much Coveted Prize, Is Won by Leonard Shore, Pianist. BERLIN (#).—American artists finding favor in increasing numbers with the critics and public of Berlin. Eva Gauthier, a favorite with Berl concert goers, this year again surprised by the internationalism of her vocal program. Sing} ch, German, causes her no more difficulty than singing in her native English. Her interpretive powers are especially outstanding. Ralph Lawton, her American accom= panist, was lauded not only because of the delicacy of his accompaniments, but also for his ability as a soloist when, a few days later, he gave a piano recital of his ow Eleanor Spencer of Chicago found a full and appreciative house when she reached Berlin in the course of a tour which took her to the Ge cit of Munjch, Frankfort-on-Main, Han burg, Dresden and Leipzig. Leonard Shore, youngest of the Amer- ican planists concertizing in Germany, has won the Bechstein Stipend at the Staatliche Hochschule fuer Musik, where he is doing post-graduate work. ‘The stipend is a much-coveted prize. Alexander Brailovski, New York planist, was acclaimed by the critics as one of the best interpreters of Chopin of our day. His rendition of Liszt’s works also came in for special praise are Fading Traced to a Germ. ‘Why colors fade, even though they may pass the usual light, damp and acid tests, has been solved by the an- alyzing microscope. The answer is a color-eating germ that thrives on the pigment in the paint, dye, ink or stain used. ALL GIFT PURCHASES ATTRACTIVELY BOXED! Offers Savings to Make the Christmas Dollar Go Further Hundreds of New Arrivals in This Great Holiday terials. Better hurry for best selection. MATERIALS They are all SATINS, PRINTS, TWEEDS, NEW CREPE DE CHINES, TAS, VELVETS IN COMBINATIONS. CREPES, here. FLAT ‘TAFFE- o WEAR. On Sale Second Floor A Fur Coat Special! SEALINES $50).1 Give her one of these fine coats and she’ll thank you for years. They're well made of se- lected Coney skins and attractively lined. Monday Specials in Our T e i R I, 8 Generously Furred in New Winter Styles $13.85 Worth $19.75 to $24.75 We feel ceértain that you cannot find coats of like qual-. ity at anywhere near this pare, and then come to SIGMUNDS price. But shop, com; and BUY! In all sizes. IR RO RSB 1 i L Worth $39.00 $38.00 Worth $49.00 $48.00 Worth $59 and $69 New Arrivals in Smart High Shades Offered at $ illustration. styles in Satins, Crepe Georgettes, and Chines, New Trico Kbnits, Sizes for Misses, 14 to 20 Women, 36 to 46 and Larger Women 4014 to 5015 Featuring FOR ALL OCCASIONS —No matter what they may be—STREET and BUSINESS, SPORTS, AFTERNOONS, and par- ticularly FOR EVENING black. Regular $7.50 cially priced. the High Shadc: of Red, Blue, Green, Violet, But Also Plent; j of Blacks and Second Floor. For it's a gift any woman would enjoy. Be she six- teen or sixty. JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT of RAINCOATS These are fine quality Leatherettes, 100% waterproof, and warmly fleece- lined, in all the popular colors and values, very spe- SALE OF WINTER COATS. $20.50 |Lavish Trimmings of Smart Warm Furs If you haven’t bought your Winter coat yet, we believe we can not only offer you the lowest prices but also the largest selection in this city at these pop- ular prices. So befere you buy, come in to Sigmunds and look around. We actually invite comparisons. A Small Deposit Holds Any Coat Pay a small deposit and then pay the rest the simple Lay By way, easily and thriftily out of your in- come. Ask any salesperson to explain “Lay By.” Coats on the Second Floor O RSB A P R S L Bargain Basem TWO ROUS COATS | DRESSES Worth $6.98 to $7.98 ‘Better hurry for Monday’s crowd will look just like the You'll find new de All Colors! gt T Sigmund Quality Always Give a Clever HANDBAG Regular $149 values. Tn real leather and mnovelty fabrics. Pouch or under- arm styles, completely fit- ted with purse and mirror. Well lined. Spe- 98C cial for Sigmund Main Floor. Give Smart GLOVES These are regular 89¢ value, of very good quality fabrics. Tailored with care and style. Novelty trim- ming. Sizes 6 to 815, Spe- cial for Sigmun Shoppers 69c¢ Main Floor. Full Fashioned HOSIERY Full fashioned Bembers hose, with the lisle garter hem and foot for extra . Give a Warm BLANKET ROBE These bathrobes are of warm, heavy, fine quality cloth _in many shades. Braid and ribbon trimmed. Main Floor Give Handkerchiefs The gift that is always welcome, and always use- ful. These are very dainty and boxed three in a box most _ attractively. Sale priced at— 49c¢ to 98¢ Main Floor. Give a Lovely SILK NIGHTIE These are of fine qual- ity Crepe de Chine and trimmed _so _ beautifully with REAL IRISH LACE . . . Perfectly tailored in many new shades. $3_98 Special at 2 Main Floor. Men'’s Lounging ROBES - These are of heavy, serviceable Rayon in the richest colors. Satin col- lars and sashes. Give HIM one of these. It is something he would never buy himsel, but has al- ways wanted. 49 Very special at. & Main Floor. Give Pretty RAYON PAJAMAS Fine quality Tricot pa- jamas very cleverly made with 'contrasting borders. A lovely assortment of soft Pastel colors to choose from. A gift that is sure Ve $1.50 ties, Mufflers, etc. A large ‘-:ol:uon. ranging in price 49c to $1.50 Main Floor.