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NEWS OF THE CLUBS (Continued From Eighth Pa orchestral _ director planist in Germany will make it a treat to hear him. Miss Schelling wilf give the lecture on Wagner's masterplece and Mr. Heitzel will give the musical interpretation. In the evening, at 8 o'clock, the short story group, Miss Myrta Ethel Cawood, chairman, will listen to Sen- ator C. O. Dill of Washington State speak on the value of the short story. January 22 will open with an exhibit of water color and oil paintings by Miss Loretta Lowenstein and Mrs. Ruckman; the president’s tea from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock; January 23, for the short story group. James Lewis Money- way is to be the lecturer; January 25, board meeting; January 26, art groupy Mrs. Leonard Chambers, chairman, speaker to be announced later, musical and tea; January 27, Mrs. Walter E. Hilton, chairman, artists, Miss Carrie Buron, director of music, Eastern High &chool. and a concert Woman's Club of Bethesda.—The guest speaker at the January committee dey meeting, Tuesday, will be Mrs. Morgan, who will discuss progress in international legislation. A book re- view will be given at 1 p.m., under the literature section of the fine arts de- partment. A meeting of the executive board of the club will be held at 11 am. with luncheoen at 12:30. ‘The department of fine arts, of which Maude Howell Smith is chairman, an- nounces two projects for February. The date of the Spring play has been advanced to February 9, instead of a date in March as was intended. Feb- ruary 23 the art section of this de- rtment has arranged to open an ex- mblt of fine and applied art objects. *There will be a reception Saturday, the opening day, and the exhibit will con- tinue through the following Tuesday, February 26, which is the regular Feb- ruary committee day. Mrs. Edwin E. Etz is chairman of the art section in charge of arranging this exhibit, which 1t is hoped it will develop into an an- nual function under club auspices. Other members of the department of fine arts who are serving as subchair- men this year are Mrs. Thomas W. Pyle, drama; Mrs. Henry W. Glassle, music, and Mrs. John B. Bennett, lit- erature, The president, Mrs. W. B. N. Brookes, attended the council of presi- dents and meeting of the executive board of the Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs at Baltimore Tuesday. At this meeting Mrs. Earl W. Chafee, 2 member and former president of the Bethesda Club, was the presiding offi- cer, acting in her capacity of vice presi- dent of the State Federation, in the absence of Mrs. John Alcock, the presi- dent, The Soroptomist Club met Wednes- day at 1 pm. for luncheon at the La Fayette Hotel. D. C. Skinner, sec- retary of the United States Chamber of Commerce, gave an outline of the workings of the United States Cham- ber of Commerce, and the building re- lations of chambers of commerce to the community. ‘The honor guest at the speaker's table was Mrs. Harry Lee Rust, sr., resident of the Wakefleld National morial Association, who was pre- sented by the club with a check for $50 for the upbuilding of Wakefield, Wash- ington’s birthplace. Mrs. E. R. Gasch, & prospective member of the club, was of Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher, s was also Mrs. Hole of Wash- ington, D. C., and Mrs. Turner of Sac- ramento, Calif. Miss Margaret Gillespie had as her guest, Mrs. Sarton, dress de- A. Frank Olson, Mrs, Isabelle Polkin- horne, Mrs. Clement Sheriff and Mrs. Francis St. Clair, Mrs. Redwood Van- dergrift and Mrs. Thomas L. Robinson will assist in recelving and act as host- esses on the occasion. Mrs. Sol Lans- burgh is chairman of the committee of arrangements and has been recently elected on the national board. She has been actively at work on the furnish- ing of the new home by the different States and State societies. The District soclety has completed the fund for Francis Scott Key tablet, waiting only for the place to be decided upon by the Cathedral board. The question of furnishings for the dining room in the home is now the work of the society and it hopes to place in this room some valuable historic pieces of furniture, now in the posses- sion of members of the society and their relatives. Many of the visiting national officers will remain for the Patriotic Confer- ence, which opens January 29 in Con- tinental Memorial Hall, D. A. R. Build- ing. Mrs. Noble Newport Polls is chair- man of the District of Columbia com- mittee on national defense and at the meeting Monday presented the resolu- tion passed by the soclety urging the ratification of the peace treaty and the cruiser bill. The North Carolina Society of Wash- ington will hold a new yeaxy' reception and dance at 2400 Sixteenth street, tomorrow at 8 p.m. The annual election of officers will be held immediately preceding the re- ception, and application for member- ship in the society, as well as the pay- ment of dues, may be made at that time. Dancing and cards. Federal City Chapter met at the home of the regent, Mrs. Royal Lewis Shuman, 3930 Warren street, January 8. The arrangements for- the card party held at the Burlington January 16 were completed. The following were. clected alternates for the Thirty-eighth Continental Congress to be held April, 1929: Miss Estelle Price, Mrs. Ada B. Coe, Miss Clara J. Spangler, Miss Lula Mae Comstock, Miss Nettie Herrick, Mrs. Harriett Southworth Broy, Mrs. Beulah A. Thomas, Mrs. Florence W. Keebler, Mrs. Eula K. Woodward and Mrs. Viola Fellows. The chapter paused to pay a tribute to the memory of Mrs. James M. Willey, an ex-State regent of the District of Columbia. A pleasant social half hour followed. Little John Boyden Chapter was en- tertained January 10 by Mrs. William Webb Morrison, 4031 Connecticut avenue, The secretary, Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, read a letter of appreciation for the box sent at Christmas, to the school at Fort Blackmore, Va. The treasurer reported all obligations for the year met and a balance on hand. Mrs. Perlee stated she would give $50 the value set by the National Museum on the beads given by Miss Nellie Dashield. The beads being made from Egyptian mud and about 3,000 years old. The offer was accepted and it was agreed the amount be added to the investment fund of the chapter. Greetings were read from the presi- dent-general, Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, Miss Nellie Dashield in Los Angeles, Mrs. Adolph Van Reuth in Hollywe Mrs. L. M. Powell in Alabama, Mrs. Ross Browning of Providence, Mrs. Mary Ray of In- diana, out-of-town members, also Mrs. J. H. Shallenberger as associate member in Pennsylvania. A recital was given by Mrs. Katherine Offerdinger, a well known artist of New York and Washington, the daughter of signer for the Gillesple shops. Miss Ann Lawrence, interior decorator for ‘Woodward & Lothrop, was the guest of Miss Celeste Hodges, and Mrs. Annie C. Kinslow had as her guest Mrs. Gun- ;.(he;.’ daughter of the mayor of Buffalo, An evening meeting will be held ext Wednesday at the La Fayette fotel, consisting of a dinner at 6:30 B.m,. Tollowed by & social hour arranged y Miss Marjorie Webster, a member of the club. The Progress Club of College met Wednesday at the home of the direc- tor, Mrs. C. O. Appleman, with the president, Mrs. C. P. Close, presiding. Several members were absent due to sickness and their names were referred to Mrs. H. Fix; as chairman of the cheer committee. ‘There being no new business the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Kelk, chairman of the program committee, who introduced Mrs. Jean Hale, the speaker of the afternoon. Mrs. Hale gave a sketch on the Mohawk ‘Trail and some of the historical fami- Mes who had lived there. A round table discussion of the “Relative Usefulness of Martha and Mary,” was opened. Mrs. Charles Richardson read a paper which brought out the more obscure t desirable traits of Martha, and Mrs. . O. Appleman depicted the traits of Mary’s character. Many of the mem- bers entered into the discussion with & mixture of fun and serigusness. After adjournment the hostess served tea. The Zonta Club at the Wednesday luncheon meeting heard William Knowles Cooper, general'secretary, Y. M. C. A, who gave a talk on the exten- sion of closer fellowship between peo- ple and among nations. Among the guests were Miss Peuline Holer, who was entertained by Mrs. Louise R. Stambaugh, and Mrs. C. D. Kemper of New Orleans, a guest of Miss Mary V. Bromberg. Miss Elizabeth M. Haney entertained Mrs. William Gary Brown, director, women's depart- ment, Baltimore & Ohio Rallroad, Chi- cago. Mrs. Olivia Johnson, first vice president of the Confederation of Zonta Clubs, was a guest of the president, Dr. Lida B. Earhart. Miss Gertrude Van Hoesen had as her guest Miss Marion H. McClench, a member of the Ann Ar- bor Zonta Club. Miss Eila Lawrence, New York Zontian, and Miss Gudrun Carlson, Chicago Zontian and newly appointed United States Trade Commis- sioner to Oslo, Norway, were also pres- ent. The club will be entertained next Wednesday with Scotch stories told oy Dr. Lida B. Earhart, the president, and songs sung by Miss Isabel Craig Bacon. Kit Carson Relief Corps No. 11 met In Grand Army Hall January 3 for its installation of officers for 1929. The following were inducted into office by the department president, Mary H. ‘Wingate: President, Margaret Marsh; | senior vice president, Edith O'Connor; junior vice president, Edith Wilson; treasurer, Mamie Palmer Dorsey; secretary, Nora B. Atkinson Beat- tie; chaplain. Florence Clark Stout; conductor, Etta Moore; assistant conductor, Maud Hanna; guard, Louise Watson; colorbearers, Alice Engle, Edith Denbroeder, Gretchen Bergner, Mabel D. B. Gate; musician, Augusta B. Palmer. After installation Past President Edith Denbroeder presented past officers with handkerchiefs and the president gave her instailing officer @ fruit cake. Remarks were made by several guests of honor. Announce- ment of the card party to be held by the department at 1326 Massachusetts avenue January 18 was given. The District of Columbia Society 1812, which was held on Monday, was well ettended, though the prevailing epi- demic has attacked quite a number of the members. The society was ad- dressed by Mrs. Harriet Vaugn Rigdon of Indiana on “National Defense,” bringing many important pieces of in- formation on the work in the United States against national defense plans and programs. The society is to enter- tain Mrs. Samuel Shope, the national president of the U. S. Daughters 1812, and the visiting members of the na- tional board, which meets in the new home of the society, 1461 Rhode Island avenue, January 28, with a luncheon. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, president of the District society, and officers, Mrs. Frank Wilson, honorary vice president; Mrs. Sol Lansburgh, the hostess. During the social hour supper was served by the hostess and Mrs. Volland, Chapter House representative, distribu- ted tickets for the card party January 25 and asked donations of candy. Petworth Woman's Club—The month- ly business meeting was held at Pet- worth School, January 7, with the president, Mrs. Frederick Hammer, pre- siding. Reports of section chairmen reviewed their -Decomber activities. “‘Letters were read from the organiza- tions that received Christmas donations thanking the club. Contributions of hpoks were requested for the American Merchant Marine libraries, to which m;?}'sol the members expect to respond. ¥ philanthropic section chairman, presented to the club $20 re- ceived for the sale of a quilt made by her section. She also read a letter of thanks from the family that had re- ceived a basket from the philanthropic section Christmas. Mrs. Albrecht, chairman of the art section, presen'ed $15.93, the procecds of a doughnut sale held by the section in November. Much commendation is due, Mrs. Ut- ley as chairman of the committee for fhe sale of Christinas cards. Mrs. Utley reported a profit of $103.40 to be added to the club treasury. ‘The library committee reported that it is working to obtain cne of the pro- posed new branch libraries for this section. Mrs. Harry Prentice, one of the Gos- pel Mission directors, explained the workings and object of the mission and why it did not ask for a place in the Community Chest. The educational section had charge of the entertainment. Mrs. Carey pre- sented her brother, Herbert Varnes, who gave a program of music and stories. ‘The philanthropic section met with Mrs. Gaskins January 15. This section is now making panty dresses and other articles needed the children of the Gospel Mission whom these ladies are especially interested. 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HARRIET VAUGHN RIDGON, Guest of honor at a luncheon party to be entertained at the Columbia Country Club January 22 by Mrs. Charles Keefer. —John Howard Paine Photo. ary 14 with Mrs. Errett Wallace in Battery Park, the vice regent, Mrs, Nellie Hooper Barret, presiding. In respect to Mrs. James M. Willey, whose death was reported by the regis- trar, only routine business was transact- ed. Mrs. Willey was an outstanding be- loved and honored active member of this chapter and her loss is sincerely felt by the chapter members. The Reciprocity Club, organized by Mrs. Augustus Knight, will meet tomor- row, 2 p.m., with Mrs. William Trauty, 1832 Park road. ‘Women’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire avenue.—Mrs. F. H. Stevens, Mrs. Howard Reed, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. Richard Hatton, Mrs. Edgar Kay, Mrs. Lewis Wallet and Mrs. Milton Brown are among those who will entertain at bridge Tuesday morning at the club. These Tuesday morning bridge parties will be continued through January under the auspices of Mrs. Bertram Chesterman, assisted by Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell. The Entre Nous Club will meet with the president, Mrs. Charles P. Keyser, 1620 Decatur street, tomorrow, 2 p.m. Mrs. William Sault, Mrs. Charles S. Hayden and Mrs. Eugene Andrew will be assisting hostesses. Tea will be served at the conclusion of the business session, which is an important one. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, Md., met Wednesday. Representative Edward E. Browne of Wisconsin was the speaker. He discussed the pro- posed extra session of Congress and the work which it is expected to accom- plish. He devoted particular attention to the question of farm relief. On Tuesday aftérnoon, the French section met at the home of the leader, Mrs. Chauncey Depew Snow, 5719 Chevy Chase parkway. The program, prepared by Mrs. Winslow Herschel, consisted of a short play, “The Fisher- man”; a folk dance in costume and a French cross werd puzzle. Following the program, the members were served in a French pastry shop. On Tuesday at 10 a.m. the nature section will walk from. Chevy Chase Circle. At 3 o'clock there will be a meeting of the art section at the home of Mrs. Frederick R. Park, 8 Hesketh street. Dr. Gertrude Richardson Brigham will talk on “Oriental Art.” New members of the club include the following: Mrs. R. H. Stacey, 120 Hes- keth street; Miss Ruth Boyer, 31 Quincy street; Mrs. Harry B. Pitts, 2 Blackthorne street; Mrs. Ralph P. Johnson, 21 West Underwood street; Mrs. Laurence Vail Coleman, 4 West Underwood street; Mrs. James L. Ber- nard, 123 Leland street; Mrs. Thomas H. Patterson, 114 West Woodbine street; Mrs. Manly Michaels, 3501 Quesada’ street, and Mrs. Chester B. Graham, Kensington. Had 1,986 Visitors in Year. CHEROKEE, Iowa (#).—Mrs. P, P. Kohns believes she has shattered the idea that farm life is lonesome. Last year she was hostess to 1,986 callers. '39 All material for this column must be in the State office, room 101, Burling- ton Hotel, by the Wednesday preceding the Sunday on which publication is desired. esired. Representative Louis C. Cramton of Michigan addressed the monthly con- ference of the District of Columbia Congress of Parent-Teacher Associa- tions Tuesday afternoon in the Burling- ton Hotel. He explained the provisions of the bill on parks and grounds in the District of Columbia, of which he is sponsor. The conference passed a reso- lution indorsing the bill. ‘The following State chairmen re- ported briefly on their work: Mrs. E. J. Dowling, clothes conservation; Mrs. W. B. Bannerman, legislation, and Mrs. L. B. Castell of ways and means. Mrs. Harry N. Stull, chairman of Summer round-up, awarded blue rib- bons to the 28 school associations which had registered 100 per cent physically fit children. At the request of the Columbia Junior High Parent-Teacher Association, the members passed a resolution that the Board of Education be requested to name the proposed Reno Road Junior High after the late principal of the Columbia, Miss Alice Deal. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, director of the Parent- Teacher Training Course, presented the names of 36 members of that class who had attended every session on time, and each one was presented a certificate of attendance by the State president, Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter. ‘The James Holdsworth Gordon Junior High Association was organized last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. J. N. Saunders, first vice president of District of Columbia Congress of Parent- Teachers. The officers are: President, Mrs, Franklin Jones; first vice presi- dent, Mrs, L. H. Macomber; second vice president, Mrs. F. W. Woodward, principal of school; secretary, Mrs. G. B. Woods; treasurer, Mrs. W. F. Sands, a teacher in the school. The health committee met.in the new office of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers for its meeting Tuesday morning. The purpose of the meeting was a discus- sion of the objectives and means of at- taining the same. The chairman, Mrs. J. Sanders, stressed the necessity of co-operation between members of the Parent-Teacher Association and other agencies, includ- ing the school officials and teachers. The co-operation of the health depart- ment and private agencies was ex- plained. There was an informal exchange of ideas for further work as well as re- ports of what has already been done. The value of the Schick test and the toxin and anti-toxin treatments was considered and the general consensus of opinion was to the effect that it should be endeavored to procure these treatments for all children just as vac< cination against smallpox has become the rule for every child entering the public schools. The committee welcomed one of the national officers, Mrs. Bradford of California, who made an address. It was decided to hold monthly meetings of the committee on the morning of the regular conference of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers at 11 o'clock. A bill which is before Congress for the extension of libraries throughout the city was indorsed by the Carbery P.-T. Association at the meeting, Janu- ary 9. Miss M. Gertrude Young, administra- tive principal, spoke on ‘“Apostles of Throats.” Reports of the following chairmen were given: Ways and means, Mrs. John Burley for Mrs. J. W. Davis; milk lunches, Mrs. Alfred Grosskurth; philanthropic and clothes conservation, Mrs. Stanley S¢hrader for Mrs. Frame; playgrounds, Mrs. William H. Rowe; Child Welfare Magazine, Mrs. Stanley Schrader; District of Columbia Con- ess, Mrs. Norman Sandridge, and the Q{m president’'s message was read by Mrs. Willlam H. Rowe. It was voted to purchase two pic- tures for Miss Dyson's room. The as- sociation was. entertained by the pupils of the kindergarten, Miss Hope Soule, teacher, and by the pupils of the sixth grade, Miss Ruth Dick, teacher. Mrs. George Fox, president, presided. The banner for attendance of the arents at the meeting was won by the indergarten. ¥ C. A. Johnson, principal, and the teachers of Henry D. Cooke School were invited to meet with the executive committee of the P.-T. Association in the school last Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. The teachers were given the Formerly Selling from $58 to $69 opportunity to examine the machine and the history picture slides which are REET BETWE Formerly Selling from $79 to $98 '55 Parent-Teacher Activities being presented to the school by the association. Refreshments were served. ‘The Whittier School P.-T. Association met at the school January 14. Plans were made for a five hundred and bridge party to be held for the benéfic of the association at the school, Feb- ruary 7. A smaller preliminary card party will be held at the home of a member for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of prizés for the February 7 party. The pennant for the greatest number of parents present at this meeting was awarded to the second grade. Mrs. Percy Jones, past president of Atlanta Parent-Teacher Association, has arranged to have their radio pro- ?'rum on Founders’ day, February 18, rom 5:30 to 6 o'clock, broadcast. Any one desiring to hear the program is re- quested to notify Mrs. Alfred H. Tolson, Main 3514. 3 ‘The Business High School Association met at the school, Wednesday night. ‘The principal business was the ap- pointment of committee chairmen, as follows: Entertainment, Mrs. A. G. Mc- Nish; ways and means, Mrs. Carroll Zepp; student activities, Mrs. Rizo; education, Mrs. D. I. Huff; publicity, Arthur G. Cole; membership, Mrs. L. Chism; hospitality, Mws. W. R. Stant, and legislation, Mrs. Frost Mills. Dr. James O. Cumming, chief of the Bureau of Preventable Diseases, Health Department, gave a talk on “Influenza, Its History, Present Prevalence, and Means of Prevention.” Some of the school puplls presented a play entitled “A Marriage Proposal.” ‘The presidents of Parent-Teacher As- soclations are requested to send a com- plete list of their delegates to the State office, Room101 Burlington Hotel. ‘Through the co-opcrltluBf of _the superintendent of schools, Dr. Ballou, and the national president, Mrs. S. M. N. Marrs, the District Parent-Teacher Association has arranged for a One- day High School Parent-Teacher Insti- tute next Tuesday in the boardroom at the Franklin Administration Build- ing. This class will be conducted bv Mrs. C. E. Roe, one of the national fleld secretaries. There will be two sessions from 10 to 12 and 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock. At Langdon's monthly meeting Mrs. James Silver, health clinic chairman, announced 42 children are in the nutrition clinic, the largest group in the District. She displayed several charts such as are used in recording the progress of each child and gave a detailed ex- planation of the clinic’s work. Mrs. C. E. Rowe, field secretary of the National P.-T. A., made an address on “The Parent-Teacher Movement and Its Place in Education.” Music was furnished by the school orchestra, directed by Mr. Edwards. Miss Bowen led the audience in the the National P.-T. A. songs. A playlet entitled “Imagination” was pre- sented by pupils of the seventh and eighth grades. The association went on record in- dorsing the plan outlined by the presi- dent of the Board of Education in his efforts to secure more money for use of the District schools. i A prize of five dollars*in gold for the section securing the most members was won by the section taught by Miss Has- lip. A banner was also’ won by the same section, which will be retained by it so long as it leads in membership. The membership campaign was con- ducted by Mrs. Grace R. Young and her committee. by ‘The Wallach-Towers Association met January 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wallach School. Mrs. Carter read the State president’s message. Miss Hummer, supervising principal of the seventh division, gave a talk on “Character” and also intro- duced Miss Crook, the new principal. Mrs. Harvey displayed the banner which is to be given each month to"the classroom having the largest quota of paid-up members. The “dixie treat” resulted in a tie, the Misses McCaully's m Talbert’s rooms recelving the es. ‘The Bryan Association will meet Jan- uary 24 at 7:30 pm. in the school. Miss Frances Osborne, librarian of the Southeast branch of the Public Library, will give a talk on “Helps That the Public Library Offers to Parents.” Mrs. L. H. Magruder, State chairman of Child Welfare Mng:zlne, will also speak. A program will arranged by Mrs. Harry Diggert. ‘The Maury Association met at the school January 8 at 2 p.m. The Jan- EN 1ith & 12¢th Qne of Washington’s Most Dependable Stores. Just Received Nearly 100 New Beautifully Fur Trimmed Every One a Real Brooks “Best Seller” Now at Close-Out Prices 7 Formerly Selling from $98 to $169 In these three special groups there are scores of coats just re- cently purchased. . « . Imagine it! We've had to buy coats at - thi:‘ time of year. . . . So rest assured there are no “left-overs,” no “mistakes,” no unsatisfactory models that must be disposed of. All the wanted fabrics, all the wanted furs, plenty of all Black coats, Tans, and colors. ALL SIZES, M. BROOKS & CO.—SECOND FLOOR—COATS uary message of the State president, Mrs, Giles Scott Rafter, was read by the secretary. A report was made by the philanthropic chairman, Mrs. Beall. Upon Miss Mortimer's motion it was decided to offer a prize of $2 each month to the grade which had the largest number of representatives at the meetings of the association. Mrs, C. P. Clark announced the aj pointment of Mrs. Flournoy as ti pre-school chalrman for another yeai: It was decided to request Mr. Kramer to address the night meeting in February. The Benning Associajion met at the school January 8. Th? vice president, Mrs. William™ Orton, presided. The | attendance banner was won by the seventh and eighth grades. Ten new members were enrolled. Announcement also was made concerning the various study classes. The Schick tests, which are being given by the Health Department at the Tenley-Janney School, will be contin- ued January 21, and later dates will be announced. Parents entering their children on Monday are assured of the full treatment. Mrs. Jacobs, head of domestic scierice in the public schools, gave an illus- trated talk at the meeting of the Ran- dle, Highlands-Oxr Association Janu- ary 10. Miss Catherine®Watkins, director of kindergarten extension in the District of Columbia, gave an outline on study groups at the January meeting of the Blair-Hayes Association. The organiza- tion of such a grg:sp. the method of procedure and intefesting and essential topics for discussion were given. The chairmen of the various standing com- mittees gave their reports. ~ Mrs. Reichenbach, chairman of ways and means, announced a luncheon to be held January 22 at the Hayes Schoq). Mrs. L. H. Magruder, treasurer of the association, presented a skit. Those taking part were Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Magruder, Mrs. Updike and Mrs. Davis. A New Year program was presented by pupils of two schools, after which refreshments were served and the meet- ing adjourned. ‘The Francis Scott Key Association met January 9 at 2:45 p.m. at the Key School. Thirty-nine members were present. The entire period was devoted to parent-teacher work and the imme- diate problems confronting the indi- vidual association. The association is planning te cele- brate Founders’ day at the February m&etlflg, which will be held in the eve- ning. Mrs. C. E. Roe, fleld secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, was the speaker at the meet- ing of the Columbia Junior High Asso- clation January 11 at the school. ‘The George Washington University Glee Club, led by Mr. Harmon, gave one act from the operetta “The Feast of the Lanterns,” featuring a wng by Christine Herman, “She Has Somet 8 Up Her Sleeve.” A_conference between parents and teachers during the serving of refresh- ments ended the meeting. “Education and What It's All About” was the subject chosen by Stephen E. Kramer at a meeting of the Henry Polk Association January 14. ‘The meeting was opened with a sa- lute to the flag and “Hail and How D’'Ye Do” by the singing mothers’ cho- rus of the District of Columbia Con- gress of Parents and Teachers, direct- ed by Mrs. E. L. Norris. Flowers in_the school colors were presented to the singing mothers, while Miss Vesta Pollock, teacher, sang an appropriate song. Miss Kent's 4 A-B grade pupils presented a play, *“The Lonely Little Christmas Tree,” which was a credit to the teacher and pupils. lI;mlle J?ln Dunhnm".eddrmd in the school colors, presen! rograms to the singing mothers. W Mrs. Alexander, 1 A-B grade, won the banner, having eight mothers pres- ent. The meeting closed witth the parent-teacher song. Refreshments were served. The Hubbard-Raymond Association will meet at the Hubbard School Janu- l:ery !{n at 8 o'clock. The sfi:n; will enry Galligan, a member of th Board of Educatio; : assistant director, gave a program of parent-teacher at a meeting of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers held at the Burlington Hotel, January 15. The chorus will meet tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Burlington Hotel. ‘The Fairbrother-Rossell School As- sociation met at the Fairbrother School, January 10 at 3 pm. The chair was occupied by Miss Flora Ulke, one of the vice presidents. Miss Janet Mc- William, supervising principal of di- visions’ 2, 4 and 8, gave an address on “Child Welfare.” A musical play, “The Tree Tri- umphant,” was given by a group of Fairbrother pupils, including: Dorothy Fisher, Bernard Shapiro, James Young, Lucile Burton, Clifford *Morton, Leila King, Alice Randall, Russell Dant, Margaret Gross, Jeanne Allums, Ella Lord, Betty Norton, Earle LeGrow, Dot Mullen, Mary Ferrara, Benjamin Petrarca, Nellle Dickerson, Josephine Mamakos, Amelia Pertino, Gi Galli- her, Rebecca Gordon, M. Frai others, The banner class for attendance of plr;nu is Miss M. E. O'Neils, fourth grade. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter was the | guest speaker at the meeting of the Edmonds Association, January 14 at p.m. Chairmen reporting were as follows: Mrs. Amidon, membership; Mrs. Coch~ ran, milk; Mrs. Overmiller reported that all the school children would be weighed again on Thursday. Appropriation on $5 was made with which to buy a present for Miss Mc- Intosh’s room as a prize for the largest attendance. Refreshments were served. Herbert S. Wood, tax consultant and chairman of the committee on the bud- get of this department, addressed the class in legislation last Tuesday morn- ing on “The Necessity of Budgeting Public Funds.” Henry Gilligan, chairman 6f commit- tee on legislation of the Board of edu- cation, explained the provisions of the proposed educational leave bill for teachers. “The Evolution of the School Build- ing” will be the subject of the next les- son, on February 19. Miss Alice Bar- rows, specialist on school buildings, United States Bureau of Education, will be the speaker. Mrs. Horace L. Richardson, chairman of_the committee on resolutions of this ddartment, will discuss the “Life His- topy of a Resolution” at the study class on March 19, and on April 16 the last lesson of the course, the time will be devoted to mapping out next year’s pro- gram of legislation. * The procedure essential to the intro- duction and disposition of amendments to principal motions was the subject of the second in parliamentary law at the class conducted by Mrs. H. M. Robert, January 16 at the Burlington Hotel. The last half of each lesson is devoted to practical application of the subject developed during the first half of the lesson, various pupils from the class volunteering to act @ chairman. “The Emblem of the Oak Tree,” was the topic of a talk given by Mrs. E. C. Rowe, fleld secretary of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, at a meeting of the Home and School As- sociation of the Stuart Junior High School January 9. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter was a guest. Mrs. George Lady, president, extended greetings and re- ports were given by Mrs. Russel Holt, secretary; Mrs. T. W. Treynor, treas- c Greenway Inn O Opposite Cathedral Mansions Special - Broiled ladelphia Capon T $1.00 1:30 to A 7:30 P.M. 1 ‘The Singing Mothers’ Chorus, tlnde'? the direction of Mrs. Daniel C. Pratt, M. BRO « Col. 10118 Ann Taber O0KS & CO. One of Washington’s Most Dependable Stores Bewitch ingly Beautiful, New JDRING | FROCKS s In All Sizes 15 In Newest Colors Meant to Sell as High as $25 You'll really feel refreshed just to look at these lovely new Frocks. And wearing one will bring the joy of | Spring . . . They're Georgettes, New Prints, Flat Crepes and Combinations in styles authentically “Spring 1929.” For Sports L 4 For Business For Afternoons For Parties Third Floor, Dresses For Graduation o s and | 9 urer, and Mrs. D. A. Edwards, mem- bership chairman. Mrs. L. H. Magruder was assisted in a sketch by Mrs. J. A. Hillman and and Mrs. Charles M. Dunn. The Dis- trict president’s message was read by Mrs. Hillman. Mrs. Charles Nessler gave a report on social hygiene classes of the District and of the reading circle group of Stuart. Miss Bragg's section, 8-A 1 was presented with a bird, hav- ing had the largest number of fathers present at the fast meeting. Solos were rendered by Miss Mary Louise Kalendinback accompanied by Mr. Jackson. A physical training class of boys directed by Mr. Youngblood and one of girls directgd by Miss Ware gave demonstrations their work and Miss Margaret Lannenhower gave & reading. The banner for attendance was won by Miss Short's section, 8-B 1. Dr. Schwartz told of a-memorial to be erected in the lobby of the school in memory of Alexander Stuart after whom the school is named. Mrs. John W. Davis reported on the turkey dinner recently served to the athletic teams of the school by the association, and because the Stuart soccer team tied for the championship cup. 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