Evening Star Newspaper, March 15, 1929, Page 19

s POLENY FOUNDED LITERARY CENTER Alexandria Made Famous By Patronage of Which Athens Was Deprived. BY RALTI V. D. MAGOFFIN, LD, LL.D., SOCIETY __(Continued From Eighteenth Page.) Mrs, McCormick, wife of Admiral A. M. D. McCormick, will have with her at her table Admiral McCormick, Judge and Mrs, Wilbur R. Turner, Mrs. Arthur McArthur, jr, and Mrs, Edward S. Bogert. . Reservations are rapidly being made through Mrs. Philip Lee Phillips of the Willard social bureau. Mr. and Mrs, William A. Ireland of Columbus, Ohio, are passing some time at the Carlton. Mrs. Walter Moses of Germantown, Pa., is passing a short time at the Ward- Professor and Head. Department of |man Park Hotel. Classics, New York University. Our post office directory shows that there are scores of towns in this coun- Such have been expected, but possibly it is only | try which have the same name. nomenclature might probably & classical inheritance. Scattered over the Roman world were | scores of Julias, Caesareas, Augustas, Flavias and Hadrianopoli, which by their names reveal their origin as col- onies or municipalities Cacsar, Augustus, one of the Flavian emperors, or Hadrian, 1 In the Hel ic world Philip and | Alexander the Great of Macedon. Anti- ochus, Seleucus and Ptolemy Philadel- phias. In particular, Alexander’s mete- oric carcer can be very easily traced by the cities which he left that were named after himself. Of them all Alex- andria, in Egypt, is easily first in im- portance. Literary Center Established. Alexandria was founded in 332 B. C., as a commercial and military center. Under Alexander’s successor, Ptolemy Philadelphus, it became also the great- est literary center of the ancient world when, about 250 B. C., he brought about the transference of literary activity from Athens to Alexandria by his sud- den patronage of literature and the foundation, or enlargement, of the Alexandrian library. Ptolemy’s patronage at once brought many of the best writers and copyists 1o his library, where they began what ®oon came to be the recognized stand- ard editions of the great writers. From these so-called “Alexandrian editions” have descended most of the ancient manuscripts now preserved in our fa- mous libraries. Ptolemy obtained the tragedies of the Greek writers, Aeschylus, Sophocles and FEuripides, in a way which will show how eager, even how ruthless, he was | E. in obtaining what he wanted. There was a famine in Athens. Ptolemy re- fused to let the Athenians have any of the food he could distribute unless the editions he wanted were sent to him. Of course he got them. He sent the Athenians the grain they needed, and also paid them 15 talents in silver | R (about $18,000). Greek Tragedies Copied. Tfowever, he did not send back the orifinals of the tragedies, but authen- ticated copies instead. He is said to have bought from Neleus the entire |in works of Aristotle. Among the trans- lations which Ptolemy had made for his new library, were the books of laws of the Jews, recommended to him by his librarian, Demetrius of Phalerum. ‘This translation is the alleged origin of the work done by 70 rabbis, known to us as the Septaugint. Of the many librarians of the Alex- andrian library, Callimachus was prob- ably the most notable. In the first place, he changed the type of literary work being done by the scholars at the museum and library from dramatic to pastoral themes. Under Callimachus’ administration a catalogue was prepared which filled 120 volumes. It was this librarian also who coined the famous phrase “a big book is a big nuisance,” and made the existing vol- umes lighter by dividing ‘works into several rolls, each one being then called a book. new scheme that Homer and Herodotus, among others, were divided into books as we now have them. Callimachus also was the “father of library classi- fication,” and our modern schemes are little more than elaborations of his. ‘The number of volumes in the Alex- endrian library was well above 500,000. A great part of it was burned accident- ally during an attack in 47 B. C., made by a street mob on Julius Caesar, who had followed Pompey the Great to Egypt. It is likely that the rest of the library was burned during the invasion of Aurelian in 272 A. D., although there is a widely known tradition, still held to be authentic by many scholars, that the Caliph Omar, in 642 A. D, had the volumes distributed among the baths in Alexandria where they were burned in the heating stoves. There seems now to be no evidence that can be adduced to prove that the tradi- tion is reliable. founded by It was under Callimachus’|/ Mrs. H. L. Hoppin of New York is staying for a short time at the Hay- Adams House. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beaver, who are en route by automobile to thir home, in Reading, Pa., after spending some time in tmk;e South, are at the Grace Dodge | Hotel. CUMBERLAND POPULATION 142,784, DIRECTORY SHOWS Forty Industries, Employing 10,- 245 Workers, Place Annual Pro- duction at $64,000,000. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., March 15.— Cumberland is now a city of 42,784 population, according to the new city directory just issued. ‘This included territory in the suburbs, immediately adjacent to the city. The Federal Cen- sus Bureau last year estimated the population at 35,708. The population in classification is 91 per cent native white, 5 per cent col- ored and 4 per cent foreign born. Industrial figures list 40 industries, employing 7,022 men and 3,223 women, with $60,000,000 annual production and pay roll of $12,000,000. Marriage Licenses. l(lrlflllll licenses have been issued to the et Donald L. Weikert, 28. and Fern Collis, 22; v. B. H. Melton. . Norris. 60. Rockville, Md. and Wood, 52, Kensington, Md.; R 5. Washington, 25. and Gertrude E. : Rev. George J. Hanks. nes 21. and Cora Dotson, 22; ank Wiilliams. orge Dodson, 30. Eustis. Va.. and Eliza- beth Ryder, 19, Elton, Va; Rev. John E. ohn Sarah N. . H. Da Frank 2 ev. Brigss. Jessé W. Branch, 39, and Barbara Clark, 37 Rey. W. D. Jarvi vis, Joe Jones. 22.°and Katherine Haines, 21: ev. A. J. Tyler. Ballard Bryant, 26, Taggarts, Va., and Louise Snoddy. 23, Arvona, Va.; Rev. John E. Briges, Alvan H. Thurston, 31. and Jennie E. Brown. 25. Rev. E C. Thomas M. Arthur. 35, and Jean Charuhas, 18: Rev. Vasilios Papanikas. 35 both of Lowry, Md.; Re ennis. pATRIr Sanders. 7, and Eva Williams, 35; v. ‘Joe Singleton. John M. Castell, jr. 23. and Virginia 8. Gill. 25: Rev. B. H. Melte Edward G._ Vanderlip, nd Evelyn L. Cockrill, 19; Rev. F. J. anon. rge V. Dodson, 51, and Adelia Payton, 41; Rev. Wesley Westray. Charlés K. Beavers, 21, Norfolk, Va., and Josephine T Vaccaro, 10, this city;” Rev. 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E. 8., will give a card party |and dance tomorrow, 8:30 p.m., at the 5 Blue Triangle Hut, Twenticth and B Admiral George Dewey Naval Aux- | streets, iltary, No. 3, Spanish War Veterans, will | v chavies Wood will lTecture on serve'an oyster supper from 4:30 to 7|, oo o'clock at Northeast Masonic Temple, | yACI0SS Sumatra, Ball and Java by| DAL s Mesdnls Motor” tomorrow, 8 p.m., at the Y. W. | b o 4 C. A. Auditorium, Seventeenth and K Pau Beta Kappa dance, 9 o'clock, at | streets, under auspices of the home the Hamilton Hot>l. ary committee, Business Wom- ing Question Goes Before Judge H. W. Smith, ture, which is free. to the public. is given under auspices of W. G. Bieder- | man, first reader of the church. The education committee of the American _ Association of University Women will present Edward C. Linde- man, professor of social psychology, New York School of Social Work, at a dinner, 7 o'clock, when he will speak ' of “Adult Education.” Mrs. W. A. Slade will preside. The Glover Park Citizens' Association | avenue 8:15 p.m., Eighth vania avenue southeast 8:25 and Seventeenth and Pennsylvania ave- nue southeast 8:30. . | | A dinner under auspices of the living | | costs committee, League of Women Voters, will be given tomorrow, 7 p.m at Y. W. C. A, Scventeenth and K streets, Capt. Alvin Dodd will speak | |of “The Chain Store Situation.” National Lodge, No. 2, Shepherds of ' Bethlehem, will give a St. Patrick's | wil meet, 8 o'clock, at the Industrial | dance tomorrow evening at the Gavel Home School, Wisconsin avenue and | Club, 719 Thirteenth street, Thirty-seventh street, Entertainment, {} dancing and refreshments. PRINGTIME CALLS FOR | NEW - DRAPERIES | s killfully tailored In all the latest shades to The Writers' League will meet, 8 o'clock, at Thomson Center, Twelfth nratech and L streets. Dr. MnryfiM:-v}i Atkeson SLIP COVERS AND the new will speak on “The Apfroach to the S 3 Editor.” Any one interested is invited. ‘WINDOW SHADES e Have us make them now Choose from a wide range of pleasing fabrics and let us start making them now Our low factory prices will save you money. Phone Main 3211—TODAY! McDEVITT'S mporters and Jobber: 1211 F St. N.W. (2nd Floor) M. 3211 Dr. Priscilla ‘Streeter will give a free scientific health lecture, 8 o'cleck, at 1905 Fifteenth street. FUTURE. East Gate Chapter, No. 21, O. E. S., wlil give a St. Patrick's dance tomorrow, 8 p.m., at Masonic Temple, Rhode Island and Mills avenues northeast. V. L. Granville, noted English actor, will present a costume recital, “Dra matic Interludes,” 8:15 p.m., in gymn: sium, American University campus, to- illiam H. Robinson. 60, and Lida Hutch- | f v, H. M. morrow, 8:15 p.m. Congress Lodge Chapter, O. E. will give a dance and card party morrow evening at the Burlington Hotel. The Department of Education District of Columbia Chapter, International Fed eration.of Catholic Alumnae, will pre- sent Dr. A. Maris Boggs, director of | Bureau of Commercial Economics, in | an illustrated lecture on “Modern Palestine,” Sunday, 3 p.m., in audi-| torium of St. Paul's Academy, 1421 V| street, The music group, Mary Helen | Howe director, will assist. | Mrs, Barbara Bowen of New York | will come to Washington to hold Bible classes at W. C. T. U. headquarters, 522 Sixth street, Sunday, 3 p.m., and Mon- day, 8 p.m. Gavel Chapter, No. 29, O. E. S., will give its annual dance and card party LARGEST DRY CLEANING PLANT Surely You Will Want Your Easter Cleaning Done By the ] Vogue Cleaners Your dresses, coats, evening gowns and wraps cleaned and pressed and re- turned . to you equal to new. Vogue Cleaners work Is the finest obtainable. Prices are moderate, too. 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ORDERS FILLED SANITARY HEARINGS | | Survey of Areas Completed, Zon- D. C.. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1929.] begin today before Judge Howard Smith in Circuit Court. Heights are seeking to be Included in district No. 1, which is to be first con- structed, but the engineer is faced with the problem of proper drainage. It is held that these sections may not come | en’s Couneil. Procceds will be for the | By a Staft Correspondent of The Star New Meodels A Swedish comedy in three acts will ' home missionary teacher at Weaverville, ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT be given at Pythian Temple, 8 o'clock, | N. C.. wiose salarv has been paid by | HOUSE, Va., March 15.—With surveys A"ivi“g under auspices of Drott Lodge, No. 168, | the organization for nine years. completed, public hearing on the boun- O..0. A, Dancing will follow. S 2 b A St. Patrick’s dance will be given by | y A lecture on Christian Science will | Loyalty Lodge, No. 4, Shepherds of be delivered by John J. Flinn, C. S. 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