Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1930, Page 40

All material for this column must be in the State office, Room 1 101, by the ‘Wedne All local associations will unite in the _annual State convention April 22 and 23 at the Washington Hotel. The theme of the convention will be “Char- acter Education.” ‘The Middle Atlantic States Council | ‘will also convene at the same time, and delegates to this council will be guests at the various meetings of the State | convention. Registration must be made at the| hotel from 9 to 10 am. Only registered ; delegates are eniitled to vote, and names | ©of these delegates must have been filed at the State office before Tuesday. All resolutions to be presented at any | meeting must be in the hands of the | e committee on resolutions, Mrs. Willlam T. Bannerman, chairman, before 4 p.m. “Tuesday. | Among the speakers will be Dr. Frank | ‘W. Ballou, superintendent of schools: | Rev. Albert N. Lucas, headmaster of Bt. Alban’s School for Boys; Representa- | tive Mel J. Maas of Minnesota, J. Lee Allen, Mrs. Arthur C. Watkins and Mrs. | ‘William Wolf Smith. | The “fellowship dinner” will be held ‘Tuesday, 7 p.m., at which Joseph Burk- art, president of Central High Parent- ‘Teacher Association, will act as toast- master. Music will be in charge of the | Singing Mothers, and Mrs. Eppa Norris will direct. Mrs. Walter C. Jones | is general chairman the convention. ‘The monthly conference of the Dis- trict of Columbia Congress of Parents | and Teachers was held Tuesday in the | Burlington Hotel. Central High School | led in attendance. Reports were given by the following State chairmen: Mrs. | L. H. Magruder, Child Welfare Maga zine; Mrs. W. P. Roop, social hygiene; | Mrs. J. W. Byler, Juvenile Court; Mrs. | L. B. Castell, corresponding secretary; | Mrs. Walter C. Jones, State convention, | local Summer round-up chairmen. Mrs. H. N. Stull, State chairman of Summer round-up, presented Dr. Joseph Mur- hy, chief medical examiner of the pub- rl: schools, who spoke on “The Value of | the Summer Round-Up.” All registrations for the Summer round-up must be in by May 1, child health day. Posters for use in the work are at the State office and may be ob- tained at any time by local Summer round-up chairmen. At the children’s clinic X-ray exami- nations will be made of the chest of all applicants in addition to thorough physical examinations during April and during the first two weeks in May. Garfleld Hospital, Wednesdays, 2:30 m—m Coulter. George Washington versity Hospital, Fridays, 1:00 p.m.— Dr. Bler; Tuesdays 1 to 3 p.m.—Dr. Coulter (Miss Mullen out-patient super- intendent). Children’s Hospital, Tues- days, Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m.— Drs. McLenden, Greenlaw, Symmonds, Bier and Nicholson. Providence Hos- pital, Pridays, 10:30 a.m.—Dr. Nichol- son. Emergency Hospital, Fridays, 1 to 2 pm—Dr. Brotman. George Wash- University Hospital, Thursdays, 3 to 3 pm.—Dr. Mandelos. Health De- " ent, Children’s Tuberculosis Clinic, 512 Eye streét northwest, Mondays and Fridays, 9 to 11 am. ‘The Tuberculosis Association has mude arrangements to pay for the cost of X-ray fiims used during this early diagnosis campaign during the month of April in the various hospitals, and | it is felt that all children examined for tul should be given a chest X-ray. The following clinic will be held for colored children® Freedman's Hos- pital, daily except Wednesday, 1 to 2 Pp.am., Dr. Hugh Simmons in charge. Local associations are co-operating with the District of Columbia Model Alrcraft e in the kite contest to 3’9 held League April 24, at Chevy Chase Field, estern and Wisconsin avenues at the District line. The contest is open to all from Washington. Ninety ribbons will be awarded for beauty of design, work- manship and performance. Contestants will be divided into the following groups: Sub-juniors, juniors, seniors and father and son. Scott, director of ele- mentary science in the public schools, is the general chairman. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The following associations have sent their scrapbooks to the State office: Langdon, Wheatley, Park View, Jack- son, Keene, Tenley-Janney, Edmonds, Bancroft, Carberry, Brent-Dent, Emery- Eckington, Columbia Junior, Gordon Junior, Jefferson Junior, Bowen-Green- leaf, Maury, John Burroughs, Grant, Fairbrother-Rossell, Prookland, Bryan, ‘Woodridge, Peabody - Hilton, Hine Junior, Stuart Junior. ‘The eight most perfect books will be sent to be exhibited at the national con- | vention in Denver, Colo., May 17-24. All others will form an exhibit at the | State convention, Tuesday, at the : ‘Washington Hotel. Robert Haycock, assistant superin- tendent of schools will talk at 6 p.m. ‘Tuesday over WOL. His subject will be “A School Official's Viewpoint of the Parent-Teacher Movement.” Mrs. E. J. Dowling, State chairman ©f student aid. requests the local chair- men to send her all notices, reports or publicity on student aid immediately, 80 she may complete the exhibit to be sent to the national convention at Den- ver next month. The State chairman is anxious to make this exhibit note- worthy, as other States do not do this | type of work. Send all material to Mrs, E. J. Dowling, 2026 Lawrence street northeast. The volunteer mothers will not sew at the Bureau of Health Edu- | @ation next Wednesday because of the State convention being held on that Bancroft. At _the pre-school health day held at | the Bancroft School last Monday 31‘ children under kindergarten age were | given free examinations by Dr. William Bweet and Dr. Edward Grass These children ranged in age from 18 months. the youngest, to 4 years. ‘The Dads’ Club, the familiar name by which the fathers' organization of | the Bancroft is known, will meet on April 29. Blair-Hayes. Annua! election was held April 10 at | the Blair-Hayes association as follows: | President, Mrs. Maud E. Meyer; second | vice president, Mrs. S. Elliot; secretary, | Miss Katherin_ Hughes, a _teacher: treasurer, Mrs. Reed Martin; historian, Mrs. L. Magruder. | Mrs. Ralph Walker, the Summer round-up chairman, has taken up her dutles of registration for examination of the children to begin at once. A one-act health play was given by mem- bers of the Washington Dairy Council Songs by Helen Hanger, moving pictures and stories by school children were fea- tures of the program. Installation of officers will take place May 8 at the Hayes School. A luncheon will be given in May At the executive meeting held May 7 the | proposal to use the money received from the tour of Chestnut Farms Dairy for an Easter sightseeing trip of the pupils was vetoed by the principal. Brookland. The Summer round-up campaign | under the direction of Mrs. Walte) | White, is an important item on th Brookiand Association calendar thy month. Al children who will be eli- ble for entrance to kindergarten in ptember should be enrolled in the campaign. The co-operation of the nts in this matter is desired ty the children brought to the school Thursday, May 1, at 10 am, to be_examined. Mrs. Higgins, ways and means chair- man, is making plans for a play (o be iven at the Masonic Hall, Twelfth and grade the school will be represented in the o play. Brent-Dent. ‘The Brent-Dent Association met at Brent School April 14. Stephen Kra- | mer, assistant superintendent of public | schools, gave a talk on “Character Edu- | cation” ~ Other features of the pro- |gram were piano solos by Thomas | Onofry, a Russian dance by Luddy Plovsky and a play, “The Flag Raising at Riverboro,” by Miss Higgins' puplils, sixth grade, Brent School. Miss Higgins' grade and Miss Laura | Haynie's first grade, both of Brent, tied | for the banner. Miss Higgins graciously conceded the honor to Miss Haynie's class to encourage the younger children. Miss Higgins explained how her chil- dren enjoyed dixies and cakes madec by the mothers as a reward for having the highest percentage at Brent School. Willlam Knowles Cooper, former sec- | retary of the Y. M. C. A, will sp-ak at | the next meeting. Children encering | school in September will be exarined if parents will notify the chairman of Summer round-up, Mrs. Morgan Otterback, Miss Dalton or Mrs. J. K. | Hillers, Business High. This association met at the school April 9. The following program wus presentea: Address on “The Juvenile Protective Association,” by Miss Mil- dred Territt; presentation of the activi- ties of the school, in an address by Miss May P. Bradshaw, assistant principai, entitled “Know the Activities in Which Yecur Child Participates”; dramatics, presented by Miss Esther E. Galbraith; music, by Miss Emma Louise Thomp- son; council, Miss Genevieve Hawk; ca- dets, Maj. A. W. Maish, and clubs, Miss Katie L. Prizell. The bank staff, under the direction of Mrs. Kate S. Outwater, presented an exercise entitled “The Business High School Bank,” inter~ spersed with musical numbers on “Why Deposit with the Bank.” The following committee was ap- pointed to name the officers for the | ensuing year, report to be presented at the next meeting of the association, May 14: Allan Davis (chairman), Mrs Frost Mills, Mrs. Daisie I. Huff, Mrs. C. C. Hutchinson, S. S. Gheen. Central High. Dr. Charles F. Carusi, president of the Board of Education, addressed the April meeting of the Central High School _Parent - Teacher _Association, which was held in_the music room of the school. Dr. Carusi’s subject was “Fireside Education,” and was both in- spiring and instructive. The meeting was opened with the bugi: call by & member of the Cadet Band, followed by the salute to the flag by all present. A program arranged by Miss Gracc Vale, a member of the faculty, was given. A cornet quartet composed of mem- bers of the Central Band was foilowed by the regular business. Entertainment included a piano solo by Miss Kathryn Latimer; a demonstration by .the .first- year Prench class, under Miss Ulrich's guidance; a group of French songs by pupils from Mrs. Gill's fourth-semester class, and a play by members of Mrs Gardiner’s third-year French class. A violin solo by Leon Gerber. Curtis-Hyde-Addison. ‘The annual meeting of the Curtis- Hyde-Addison association was held April 15 in the Hyde School. The elec- tion of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr. Shultz; vice presidents, Mrs. H. E. Beatty, Miss Ossire and Mrs. Aldridge; secretary, Miss C. Back- us; treasurer, Miss Hellinger. . Tea was served with Mrs Harrison, Miss Naylor and Miss Sprucebank, acting as hostesses. The silver cup for highest attendance was won by Miss Frost’s third grade class. Mr. Shultz, the new president, in a brief state- ment of palicy, outlined plans for an increase in membership and increased activity during the coming year. Fairbrother-Rossell. A play, given by Miss McClure's sixth grade, was a feature of the meeting of the Fairbrother-Rossell association at Fairbrother School, April 10, 8 p.m. Costumes and armor made by the pu- pils added to the effect of the care- fully prepared speeches and songs. Subjects e®scussed at the meeting were student aid, Summer roundup, larger playground and membership. A play by the Ryland Dramatic Club was planned for May 9, Jet- ferson Junior High School. Mrs. W. H. Ross, State chairman ot children’s reading, gave an inspiring talk on “Choice of Reading for Chil- dren.” She illustrated her lecture by showing many books loaned for the occasion by the public library. Re- freshments and a social period followed. The banner for attendance was won by Miss McClure’s class. Jefferson Junior. The executive committee of the Jeffer- son Junior Association met April 10. The delegates for the District of Columbia congress convention, to be held during Easter week are: R. W. Strawbridge, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Zeis, Mrs. P, Leishear, Mrs. W. Leishear, Mrs. Wesley, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Nathanson, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Welty, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Reidel, Mr. Schaffer and Mrs. Springman. Tommy Franks and David Markowitz sang, Mary Wilson, Florence Vogel, Margaret Carroll, Althea Haas, Mar- garet Stanford, Mariel Gsell, Doris Rosedale and Isadore Tolchinsky took part in a ballet dance. Alvin Gheen sketch. Congress Heights. Congress Heights Association met April 10 at 3 pm. Preceding this meeting, on the invitation of the principal, mothers were invited to at- tend, from 1 to 2:30 o'clock a demon- stration of the new methods of teach- ing now being used in the school. A program was presented as follows: A Scotch dance, by Marjorie and June Fisher, Edna Branson and Elizabeth Loffler, and a thrift play by children from three of the middie arades. Plans were made for the annual lawn party to be held Jupe 3, Randle-Highlands-Orr, ‘The monthly meeting was held April 10, at 7:45 P.M. Miss Lydia Burklin of Friendship House was the speaker of the evening. The school orchestra rendered celections. Mrs. Ward made | an_address. Two_vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Havenner; Muriel Majer gave a recitation. The third grade children showed an Eskimo movie which they had made as the outcome of their most recent project. Miss Bush's second grade won the banner for best attendance. Refresh- ments and a social hour followed. Langley Junior, “Character Education” was the sub- ject of an address by J. Lee Allen of Chattanooga, Tenn.. before the asso- ciation April 15 at 8 p.m. A chorus number was rendered by the pupils of 7A-110. Plano solos were given by Arthur Tomlin_and Biagio Tripi—8B-101. Miss Coffin’s section, 7A-110, won the attendance banner; Mrs. Kopsch's section, 9B-213, was sec- close of the meeting. Wheatley. The grade mothers, under the lead- ership of Mrs. Rawlings, chairman, will take small groups of children on sight- seeing trips this week. The following trips have been planned: Tuesday, the eighth grades, Government Printing Of- fice and Congressional Library, Mrs Duerr, Mrs. Everett, Mrs. Montgomery; Mrs. Burriss' class, Bureau of Engrav- ing, Treasury and White House, Mrs. Heflin; Wednesday, Miss McIntosh's class, White House and Pan-American Building, Mrs. Fenton, Mrs. Oliveri; Miss Beard's class, Lincoln Memoris and Science Building, Mrs. Cheek, Mrs. ‘Thomas, rs. Barrkac: Miss Curl's Class, P: merican Building and Red roe streets. northeast. May 8. at 8:30 pm.. and Mav 9, 7:30 pm. Each Cross Building, Mrs. Haun, Mrs. Man- | ning, Mrs. Perry; Miss Gaddess’ class, and | prank Tubla contributed a short | yice president, who thanked him for sl er'’s class, 3 . Mrs. Meinberg, Mrs. Honey, Mrs. Feld- man, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Dalkin; Miss Horvath's class, M seum and Bureau of Fisheries, Mrs, Be- vans, Mrs. Harris, Miss Bowman; Miss Pisham’s class, Zoo, Mrs. Heflin, Mrs. Burneston; Mrs, Hal class, Zoo, Mrs. ‘Weyrich, Mrs. Langyher; Miss Espey's class, Zoo, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Lomax; Miss Cotter's class, Bureau of Engrav- ing and Museum, Mrs. Bardsley, Mrs. Selby, Mrs. Abernethy: Friday, Mrs Van Driesen's class, Capitol and Li- brary, Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Anello. school playground at 10 a.m. with their lunches and carfare. Only those chil- dren who signed up for the trip pre- viously and reserved a place for them- selves can be taken. The sundial on the Wheatley School lawn is the gift of the Parent-Teacher A.uoch {l(lon and other friends of the school. Force. ‘Mrs. Henry C. Lank, Force student 2id chairman, and three assistants took a large box of clothes to the Bu- Teau of Health Education last Wednes- where they sewed all day. Many articles were repaired and two children ‘were outfitted At a special executive board mee!in(l it was voted to hold a Spring card party at the school May 9. Gage. The Gage association met Monday afternoon. Dr. Rebecca Stoneroad, di- rector of physical education in public schools, spoke on “Tuberculosis.” Miss Elkins' talk concerned the Summer round-up of the pre-school children. Delegates to the State convention were appointed. “Health in Toyland” was presented by ¢+ number of different grade pupils and members of the Na- tional Dairy Council of Chicago. "The| Six-Year Molars.” a playlet, by Mrs. Blankenship's fifth-grade pupils, was| presented. John Eaton. “A New Vision” was the subject of a short play given by Mrs. George Pope | and Mrs. N. C. Mitman at the meeting of the John Eaton Parent-Teacher As- sociation last Monday night. Dr: W. C Ruediger of George Washington Uni- versity spoke on “The Mcaning of the Parent-Teacher Movement.” Mrs. Mary Carter Posnjak sang a group of Ru sian songs. and was accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Westcott Johnson. An or- | chestra composed of John Eaton pupils played a program. The orchestra con- sisted of Chauncey Carter, Robert Sulli- van, Ned Nye and Shirley Levinson, and was accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Ward. Cheuncey Carter played violin selections, accompanied by Prof. Anton Casper. Officers were elected, and will be in- stalled at the May meeting. Keene. At the Bloomingdale Playground, un- der the supervision of ‘Miss Mahon, the Keene boys' base. ball. team and the girls’ schlag team played the Langdon | teams April 11 in thelr fitst 1930 con- tests, Keene winning both games, .he scores being 18 to 7 in base ball and 14 to 7 in schlag. The Parent-Teacher Association of Keene furnishes athletic equipment and | also transportation to and from the | Bloomingdale Playground for all games. Jackson. The Jackson assoclation met Mon- day with Dr. Rebecca Stoneroad, di- | rector of physical education in the pub- lic_schools, as the speaker, | Jackson's Summer round-up chair- man, Mrs. Clinton Ward, gave a report on her work. All plans are completed to begin May 5 examinations to all children _entering school next Fall. The Jackson School pupils enter- tained with an Easter assembly at the Home for the Blind. They sang groups of Spring songs. | Whittier. At the meeting of the Whittier asso- ciation last Monday, Miss Nichols, Mrs. Rowdabush and Mrs. Gates were ap- pointed nominating committee. A mu- sz:L'pm'nm was rendered by Mrs. Truesdell. Dad’s night will be observed at the meeting of the Truesdell association April 22 at 8 o'clock. L. Haycock, assistant superintendent of schools, will be the principal speaker. Powell Junior High. Dr. Harvey Smith, principal of Cen- tral High School, gave a talk on ““Boys and Their Problems” before the Powell Junior High Schoql Association, April 9. A resolution was passed opposing certain provisions in the District ap- propriation bill now before the Senate, Bnueulmy the reorganization of the indergarten, the lack of appropriations for assembly nalls in elementary schools. The nominating committee consisting of Mrs. Charles Shaffer, chairman, Miss Myrtle E. Moore and Mrs. L. D. Nors- worthy, named candidates for election next month, West. The West School Association met April 11. Horace Albright, director of national parks, delivered an illustrated lecture on national parks, featuring Yeliowstone and Yosemite., Henry Raw- don, chairman of the playgrounds com- mittee, reported the purchase of slides and swings. The attendance record was won by Miss Hannan, teacher of fourth grade. Weightman. Dr. P. W. Ballou, superintendent of schools, gave a talk on X Y 7 grouping of childr-n at the last meeting of the Weightman = Association. Dr. Ballou was introduced by Mrs. M. J. Hanley, the courtesies’ extended the Weightman Parent-Teacher Association during the last six years. A play entitled, “Broth- ers of the Flag” was given by the sixth grade pupils under the direction of Miss Mabel Stuard. Mrs. Leigh Nettleton an- nounced that the honor class of Western High Schobl would give an entertain- ond. A business session was held at the | ment for the crippled children April 17. Ice cream and candy will be furnished the crippled children by the honor class Mrs. M. A, Anderson and Mrs. W. J. Bell served punch and homemade cake following the meeting. Key. The Francis Scott Key Association met April 10. The speaker of the eve- ning was Francis Scott Key Smith, | great grandson of the writer of the| national anthem. K | Mrs. Duganne, the retiring principal, was presented with a pocketbook on the occasion of her lesving to take up her | new duties at the Powell Junior High School. Miss Green, the new principal, greeted the parents. Maury. The teachers of Maury School had charge of the evening meeting of the association April 8. The meeting was opened by the teachers' chorus. Miss Katherine Bohrer, eighth grade teacher, gave a talk; Miss Waters, of the 2-A grade, read a paper, and Miss Tolson of the fifth grade told the parents about the Friday afternoon clubs. Mrs. Martin, 2-B grade, had the largest representation of parents present. Re- freshments were served, the mothers of the second grades being hostesses. Petworth. | The Petworth Association announces | the Summer - Round - Up campaign | under the direction of Mrs. J. G. Mathes. On May 1 at 10 am., physi- cians, dentists and assistants will weigh, measure and examine your child, and advise you free of charge. The physical defects can be corrected during the Summer months, so that your child can enter school with a healthy mind and body. All children who will be eligi- ble for entrance in kindergarten in September should be enrolled in this campaign. Wesley Heights. At the meeting of the Wesley Heights Association Tuesday evening, Dr. Moses R. Lovell of the Life Adjustment Center of Washington, made an ad- dress. Mrs. Stark, vice ident, pre- | in Washington will be the honor guests sided. Mrs. Farnham rgrfltd ‘and it is hoped that every one will be a card April 29. party to be held Dr. McCullough stated that the boys Children will meet on the! | Miss Pleace announces, and in additior ‘semion at 8 o'clock who go to Janney School for manuel training have no means of transporta- tion and it was suggested that the Spring Valley bus make that trip. The | girls who take domestic art at the Janney School have the same problem. The picture was given to Mrs. Reed's room for having the largest attendance. John Quincy Adams. The monthly meeting of the associa- tion was held Monday. Dr. John Foote, president of the District of Co- lumbia _Medical Society, spoke on “Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis.” An open forum was held after the lecture. Miss M. E. Sullivan, teacher of the fifth grade, gave vocal selections. Mrs. G. B. Fraser, representing Mrs. E. J. Dowling, spoke on the student aid. There was a tie between Mrs. Paris’ seventh grade for the attendance rec- ord and a book was given to each grade. Miss Janet McWilliams, supervisor of | the third district, was made honorary president of the association. The next monthly meeting is to be held May 6, at 8 pm. in the school auditorium. ' There will be an executive meeting at the home of Mrs. E. K. Bew- ley, Apartment 31, 1811 Wyoming ave- nue, April 25, at 2 pm. Mrs. Robert Wallace has been appointed chairman of the Summer round-up committee. Edmonds. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter addressed the Edmonds Association last Monday eve- ning. Other honor guests included past presidents of the association, Mrs. J. H. Fritz and Mrs. J. Shannon; Mrs. E. H. 1 Griffith, president of Plerce-Webb Asso- ciation, and Mrs. Rogers, supervising principal, who gave a short talk on ““Character Training.” Mrs. A. L. Phillips, president, pre- sented Mrs. Rafter and Mrs. Rogers with flowers in behalf of the association. Members of the executive committee were also presented at this time with a personal gift by the president. The Edmonds Mothers' Glee Club made its initial appearance of the year. Two dance numbers were interpreted by Jac- queline Lichner, fifth grade pupil. Offi- cers were elected as follows: Mrs. A. L. Phillips, president: Mrs. T. J. Whin- erey, vice president; Mrs. J. H. Parker, secretary; Mrs. R. Young, treasurer. Benning. At a joint meeting of the Benning Association and Citizens' Association on April 9, Dr. Frank Ballou, superintend- ent of schools, delivered an address on “‘Schools of Yesterday and Today,” and Mrs. F. H. Rogers, supervising principal of the sixth division, spoke on “Char- acter Education in the Schools.” A musical program was presented by Misses Clark, Waple and Miller, Mr. Cousins gave Hiwaiian selections. BANQUET TO BE HELD BY DELAWARE SOCIETY Representative Houston Will Pre- side as Tonstmnste" at Af- fair Saturday. The fifth annual banquet and dance ' of the Delaware State Society will be held in the Hotel Raleigh next Satur- day evening. Representative Robert G. Houston, president of the society, will preside as toastmaster at-the banquet. Miss Elizabeth Groves is executive secretary Other members of the committee in charge of arrangements are Mrs. Mary | C. McCloskey, Mrs. B. E. Coleman, Miss Gertrude Bacom, Mrs. H. W. Jamison, Shelton Fairchilds, William J. Kirkland, Ralph Bailey, George Raymond and Elmer C. Klund. | Lieut. Gov. James Henry Hazel and | Mayor George W. K. Forrest of Wil- | mington and other State officials, in | addition. to United States Senators Townsend and Hastings, will astend. The society numbers about 300 in the District of Columbia. COLLEGE GROUP PLANS VISIT TO ALMA MATER William and Mary Alumni Washington to Attend Com- mencement in June. More than 40 alumni of Willlam and Mary College at Williamsburg, Va., al- ready have signed up for the trip to the commencement exercises at the college June 7, 8 and 9. i The steamboat Southland will leave here at 3 pm. Friday, June 6, with the alumni, arriving on the following day at Jamestown. Guests to include alumni, their wives and children, will be quar- tered aboard the boat during the com- mencement period, and automobile | transportation will be furnished between Jamestown and Willlamsburg, Plans have been made for the ex- cursionists to enjoy music, dancing, cards and other diversions while en route, Full particulars can be had through the secretary of the William and Mary Alumni Club of Washington at 501 Washington Building. ALUMNI TO OBSERVE BATTLE OF NEW MARKET| V. M. I Group Here Will Hold In- | formal Smoker at Army and Navy Club May 15. | The Washington Chapter of the Vir- | ginia Military Institute Alumni Associa- tion will celebrate participation of the cadets in the battle of New Market by an informal smoker the evening of May 15 at the Army and Navy Club, E. H. Russell s president of the local assoclation, Gen. N. D. Hawkins, vice president, and J. *C. Noel, secretary- treasurer. | The committee in charge of arrange- | ments for the smoker is headed by Stuart B, Marshall, and includes James | Greene, Col. Harry N Cootes, W. Rob- |erts, Col. C. C. Collins, Col. Edward Hickman and G. Adams Howard. ARCHBISHOP CURLEY IS PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Will Address Board of Managers of Christ Child Society Mon- day Evening. The Most Rev. Michael J. Curley. Archbishop of Baltimore, will be the principal speaker at the annual meet- ing of the board of manager of the Christ Child Society. which will be held Monday evening, April 28, at 8 o'clock | at Meridian Mansions, 2400 Sixteenth | street, according to announcement by | Miss Martina Dleace, executive secre- tary of the society. There will be other speakers of note | of there will be an exhibition of the work | of the relief and settlement depart | ments, which will open at 7:30 o'clock in order to give those attending the | meeting a chance for inspecting this work before the opening of the regular | Texas Somety Completes Progrnm for Celebration = Mr. Eugene Black, president of the ! Texas State Society, announces the San | Jacinto day celebration will be held {omorrow evening at 8:30 o'clock in the rose room of the Washington Hotel. Sen- ator Tom Connally will make a short address appropriate to the occasion; Mr. | Gilbert Fraser of San Antonio, Tex., who won first place in the District of Colum- bia n the Atwater Kent auditorium this year, will give a short musical program and Mrs. C. Raymond Wire, daughter of Representative Guinn Willlams of Deca- tur, Tex., will give a reading on San Jacinto. The members of the D. A. 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Qt., 75¢ Resists weather the year around! Easy spreading— thoroughly covers cement or woos In popular colors. INTERIOR PAINT $280 Serotone Satin Finish paint gives a hard smooth surface of mellow tone. Washes easily and wears ex- tra well. PAINT S For SEROCO [ SEROTONE $l§0 4-in. Size A splendid paint brush; for outside or inside work. Bristles set in vulcanized rubber. J§}] WE GUARANTER SATISFACTION OR YOUR 'BY BACK * A real bargain! -~