Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1930, Page 4

LOGAL KNANAN WIN GOLF HATH Washington Foursome Cap- tures Tournament Feature at Norfolk. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. ! NORFOLK, Va., October 25.—Wash- | ington's foursome won the Kiwanis | capital district golf tburnament. one of the events on yesterday's program at the Twelfth Annual District Kiwanis Convention. The conventiorr will end today with an election of officers. Members of the winning Washing- ton golf foursome, which was awarded a silver cup, were Charles H. and Ed- ward S. Pardoe, Bynum E. Hinton and Davis A. Roberts. Their total score was 355. The Norfolk club was second with 374. Local Man Has Low. Edward S. Pardoe also won a prize | for turning in the third low gross, 85. John James of Lynchburg was low with 81 and Albert Beaman of Norfolk sec- ond with 84. A. R. Thompson had the Jow net, 69; Dwight Morgan was second with 71 and David Nelson Sutton third with 72. William_C. Alexander of New York and Rev. Paul K. Buckles of Hampton, Va., were the principal speakers at the annual governor's ball and banquet in the Seaside Park Pavilion last night. Mr. Alexander spoke on “Greater Ac- complishments” and Rev. Buckles on “Qetting Together.” David Pender, general chairman of the Program Com- mittee, presided. : During the banquet District Governor Jesse H. Binford was presented with a silver bowl on behalf of the district by Russell S. Perkinson, past governor. Vocational Program Discussed. Dewey Zirkin of Washington, chair- man of the District Committee cn Vocational Guidance, told the conven- tion that State and county supervisors of schools are realizing more and more the assistance to be obtained from Kiwanis in their vocational guidance m. m is particularly true in the State of Virginia,” Mr. Zirkin said. “Your chairman has been in touch with C. J. Hyslup, supervisor of the scho:ls of Virginia, and before the year is finished hopes to formulate a plan that will be adaptable to every Kiwanis Club in Virginia.” Finance Discussion Deferred. An open forum discussion of the adequate . financing of Kiwanis Clubs under the leadership of Charles H. Roller was deferred from yesterday until today. Dr. Walter Weiser, treasurer of Kiwanis International, also spoke this morning on the future of Kiwanis. John Frischkorn was the only other speaker today. A Canadian flag, given the District in 1926, was presented to the Norfolk Club during the morning by Rev P. B';.Plummer of Hagerstown, Charles L. Kaufman, receiving the emblem. At<| tendance trophies were presented by G. Waddy Wilde, chairman of the Com- mittee on Attendance. MONTGOMERY FOX HUNTERS TO MEET " First Annual Run of Association to Be Held November 28 and 29. Grounds to Be, Selected. Bpecial Dispatch to The Btar. ROCKVILLE, Md., October 25.—The first ann meet of the Montgomery Hunters’ Association will November 28 and 29, it was decided at a meeting of the board of directors here. Walter Johnson. man- ager of the Washington base ball team, and John A. Wheeler compose the com- mittee named to select the hunting grounds. ‘The entries, it is stated, will be lim- ited to hounds owned in Maryland and the District of Columbia, but all owners must affiliate with the association to make their dogs eligible. The entry fee for each hound was fixed at $1. Entries THE iIVENING STAR, WASHINGTO HAGERSTOWN BLACKBIRD TALKS, SINGS AND IMITATES ANIMALS Special Dispatch to The Star. HAGERSTOWN, Md., October 25.— Four years ago it was just a bird the cat dragged in. Todey it's the talk of the town. Not only does it trill the airy cadenzas of its feathered kin, but actually sings—words as well as music. “Maryland, My Maryland” is one of the favorite numbers in ils repertoire. And while its natural voice is a lyric soprano, it can on occasion negotiate tenor—or Moreover, it talks! All the neighbors hdve heard it. Nor is that all. It takes a keen delight in animal and barnyard imitations, mimicking the “bowwow"” of the family watchdog and the roisterous challenge of the sheik of the hen house. The early history of this accom- plished musiclan and all-round enter- iainer is veiled in mystery. Its regord dates back to a predatory stroll four vears ago of Mrs. L. B. Betts’ pet cat. Kitty . pounced upon what appeared to be a small blackbird and was on her way to dispose of it at her leisure when a delivery boy snatched her prey. The boy turned the bird, more dead than Rescued From Cat Four Years Ago, He Learns to Render “Maryland, My Maryland.” P alive, over to Mrs. Betts. She nursed it back to health. : ‘The little creature was not long in expressing its gratitude in spng. Under the tutelage of its mistress, she says, it has learned to sing two stanzas of “Maryland, My Maryland.” Mrs. Betts’ prodigy is never at a loss for conversational topics. And when there is nobody to talk to, it amuses it- self whistling. If a boy of the neigh- borhood drops in, the bird is accus- tomed to inquire casually, “Are you a base baller?" or to ask, “Will your dog bite?” The latter question invariably is ficcum}nnled by a realistic impersona- tion of an agitated dog. Being nameless, the bird on occasion appears concerned over its origin and not, infrequently startles an unsuspeot- ing visitor with the plaintive query, “Am I a starling?” In its lighter moments it greets fts audienee with the invitation, “Kiss your mother,” followed up with a series of osculatory sounds. The bird is believed to be a species of blackbird or starling. It has a long pointed bill and dark purpled spotted wings. Its neck is devoid of feathers. DR. JASON PIERCE CONSIDERING CALL TO POST IN NEWARK (Continued From First Page.) Charles W, Carroll of Philadelphia, who is retiring by reason of age. This conference, according to Dr. W. Knighton Bloom, secretary of mis- sions for this region, includes all af the Congregational Churches of New Jersey, Delawgre, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. By the mergcr now in process be- tween the Christian Churches and Congrezational Churches, the conter- ence will include the Christian Churches in most of these States. These so-called Christian Churches, it was stated, are not to be confused with the Disciples of | Christ.” In Dr. Pierce the conference believes it has found the man capable of ful- filling the leadership requirements of this great campaign of advance. Not only the union of denominations but the rapid development of the whole metropolitan area throughout Northern New Jersey has greatly enhanced the work of the conference. Dr. Pierce came to the pastorate of the Pirst Cong-egational Church 10 years ago from Boston, where he was pastor of the Second Church of Dor- chester. Under his leadership the church has exercised a place of large influence in the city. Benevolences Increased. Distinctly a downtown church, its membership has been maintained, its | benevolences have been more than double thcse of the previous decade and its weekly offering pledge system has increased threefold. Another indi- cation of its rather remarkable growth is the sikfold increasc in its endow- ment funds and a fund exceeding $250.~ 000 has been paid ard pledged toward the building of a new church. For a while, about a year ago, services had to be heid in a theater because of repairs necessary to make the FPirst Congregational Church safe. Former President ' Coolidge, who worshipped there during his many years as Vice President and President, was interested in the movement to erect a new church. Dr. Plerce has added to the success of his own ministry by bringing to Washington many of the outstanding preachers of the Nation. He also was one of the first pastors to resort to motion pictures in the church. * Soon after coming to Washington Dr. Plerce brought into the membership of the church a former Oberlin parish- foner, Mrs. Mary Gardner Smith, and interested her in helping to establish a Congregational Home for the Aged. As a result of her gifts and bequests from two other members of First Church, augmented by support from his con- gregation, over $70,000 was received, the home was incorporated and is splen didly housed in a beautiful property at Thirteenth and Crittenden streets, and the Mount Pleasant, Ingram Memorial and Cleveland Park Congregational Churches have been admitted to joint close November 18. Z, McCubbin Waters and Charles F. Haight have been named a committee o select the judges and the committee to_provide horses for the judges and others who might desire to be mounted consists of Stauzy L. King, Josiah J. Hutton and Everett Beall. The chases will be under the rules of the Maryland Fox Hunters' Associa- tion and will be open to hounds of all ages. The president was authorized to name the master of hounds and the se- to be announced within a few days. ‘The association has a'membership of around 50. The officers are, president, J. W. Marlowe; vice president, Z. Mc- Cubbin Waters; secrtary and treasurer, Mrs. J. Banks Berry. ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 25 (Spe- clal) —City forces have started the work of widening Patrick street, from ‘Wolfe to Wilkes street, to 27 feet, and Henry street, Duke to Wilkes streets, to the same width. The new surface, which 18 being laid on a concrete base, will be_of bituminous macadam. Representatives the various lic schools have completed plans for attending the tenth annual con- wvention of the Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, which will be held October 28 and 20. Washiugton Bchool will be represented by Mrs. Step- hen B. Fields, Lee School by Mrs. C. B. Kerns, Maury School, Mrs. Elwin I Brawner; Jefferson School, Mrs. Edwin E. Carver; George Mason and Mount | Vernon Schools, Capt. Monroe L. Briker. Mrs. J. Owen Lynch and Mrs. Joseph Reynolds will go as visiting members, Mrs. Ida Cunningham Crilly, wife of J. H. Crilly, died Friday evening at her home, 607 Cameron street. She was & daughter 'of the late Capt. Philip Cunningham and Mrs. Sue Van Fossen Cunningham of Martinsburg, W. Va. A Boy Scout court of ‘honor will be‘ held next Friday evening at which time | promotions and honors will be given the Scouts. A hike will be held pre- ceding the court of honor. Troop No. 134 met Thursday night in Christ Church Parrish Hall, when the hike and court of honor were planned. John Gainer of Cincinnati, a prisoner on the local chain gang, made his es- cape yesterday according to a report made to police by Jack McMenamin, guard: of the gang. ———— Farmers in the vicinity of York, 8. C, have r|7ur1:l'u.sed 8,000 pounds of vetch seed for early Fall sow! 3 Rooms, Kitchen $65.00 The Montana 1726 M Street N.W. Just Think of It— ownership and control. The home was incorporated in 1926, and Dr. Pierce served as its president until this year. Dr. Plerce is chairnian of the General Committee on Army and Navy Chap- lains and during the World War was chaplain of the famous 2d Regular WoobpwAaRrD inexperienced and more friends. Make Reservations at Se or Telephone | partment, in connection with steps to. | sent to Washington, where a decision is | expected to be rendered. 107" 11" F awp G Stazers Contract Bridge With Milton C. Work October 28, 29 Mr. Work’s demonstrations on contract bridge will be designed to improve the games of both ML ENPLOVES HONE FIRED UPON Danville Va., Family Terror- ized by Fusillade Through Door and Window. Special Dispatch to The Star. DANVILLE, Va., October 25.—An- other shooting outrage, the second in as many n'ghts, took place last night when unknown gunmen fired a fusilade of five shots through a door and win- dow of ‘the residence of C. L. Walker, who is ‘emploved in the Riverside and Dan River cotton mills, one bullet shat- tered a large mirror and another pene- trated a wardrobe. They were found later, one being of .45 caliber and the cther of .38 caliber, indicating that more than one man was responsible for the shooting. 2 Four members of the Walker hous hold, sleeping at the time, escaped in. jury, but were terrorized by the inci dent. A police investigation was begun. Francis J. Gorman, vice president of the United Textile Workers of America, had returned to the city today and will address a mass meeting of union mem- bers tomorrow afternoon. ! W. T. Murdoch, general tecretary of the National Textile ‘Workers' Union, & Communist organization, who is serv- ing a 90-day term here for distributing incendiary propaganda, was given a hearing_yesterday before A. J. Odebial of the United States Immigration De- deport him. Murdoch talked little, but the transcript of the hearing is belng It was said if Murdoch cannot prove his citizenship efforls will be made to deport him, Delta Theta Phi Has Smoker. The Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the Delta Theta Phi Fraternity, ushering in its activities for the Fall season, held a smoker last night at the Hay-Adams House. Amonfi:‘! speakers were Senator Arthur R. Robinson of Indiana, Representative f 'South Dakota, Representative Robert Ramspeck of Georgia and Temple Feay of the United States Board of Tax Appeals. Truman Young, chairman of the Arrangement Committee, presided. Division of the A.'E. F., comprising sol- diers and Marine. He is also a mem- ber of the Executive Committee and former president of the Washington Federation of Churches, a member of many educational and religious boards of trustees and was the general chair- man for the Kernahan directed survey and visitation evangelism campaign in ‘Washington last Spring. Few ministers have been so frequently honored by their clerical brethren with calls to leadership. & LoTHROP One Day to Make Reservations” . For Three Afternoons of and 30 at 3:30 advanced players. The newest forms of bidding, leading and playing will be shown by actual playing. He will explain his new and simplified system. groups of four be formed in' advance among It is urged that Each Demonstration, $1.25 Series of Three, $3 venth Floor Service Desk District 5300. D. C, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1930 WoobpwARD & LLoTHROP 10™ 11™™ F aND G STREETS The Log of an Old World Tour That Brought Back the Best of Foreign Merchandise for You We booked passage for all foreign ports that might yield treasures and set sail June 3rd, 1930 June 8th, 1930. Sighted land. Landed on the British coast and acquired woollens from Scotch and English mills for men’s and % < boys’ clothing, fine wool hose and women’s distinctive sportswear; English spbrts seat sticks—and from Liberty, of which we are exclusive representatives in Washington, we secured mellow pewter, etchings, Crewel embroideries, India prints, and lavender from an old English garden. In the ham- lets of Northern Ireland we found fine linens and, in Belfast, initialed handkerchiefs. July 9th, 1930. Sunny and warm. We go E. by N.E. In Italy we find famous Venetian ware, pottery of Florence, Italian plaques, reflecting Italy’s blue skies and sunny slopes. We select Vene- tian glass, its making a secret of Venetian glassmakers for enerations. In Florence, Mi- an and Venice we find beau- tiful hand-tooled leathers. -~ July 16th,1930. We jour- ney to Austria for priceless pieces of petit point—rare pieces of bronze and onyx and fine handmade jewelry. In Vienna we find beautiful ecrase leather frames and petit point bags. June 15th, 1930. To Sweden for its famous glass- ware—the smoked glass that is known the world over and the delicate designs that all other glassmakers try to copy—for the etched glass that is cut with a dia- mond point with creative imagination. ) . July 20th, 1930. Czecho-Slovakia—a beehive of industry—offers us pottery and glassware in almost pagan colorings; gay linens, jewelry and crystals, nur- sery rugs and novel toys. 2 M June 17th, 1930. The wind strengthening—Ger- many our next stop. Buried in the Black Forests, we find peasants making pottery—on ‘the outskirts pf Frankfort we collect leather goods; overnight cases, cigarette cases, bags and novelties. On we go for Dresden china, amber, enameled toilet sets, alabaster lamps and toys. July 25th, 1930. Of to | Greece, Turkey, Persia and India, for the best rugs. While other nations have worked in clay, these people have woven rugs—perfecting an art that is unexcelled, We gathered mas- terpieces. June 24th, 1930. We an- chored off Belgium, where na- tives have poured forth thei souls on needlecrafts — petit Eoint, needlepoint and fine andkerchiefs with handmade 5 laces—Brussels, Duchess and 3 August 20th, 1930. To Rose Pointe. Also, we gather- Z=lelbva 4 the Philippines where we ed more practical things, as > 5y had our own fine fabrics hand- elastic girdles and sweaters. made ahd hand-embroidered into exquisite gowns and che- mise—on to China, Japan, where we gather fine handwork in linens, Oriental rugs, jewelry and exquisite lingeri June27th,1930. Our course southwest. Straight to Paris and Lyons for their famous handkerchiefs. Next—to a picturesque village nestled in the majestic Alps, fa- mous for its gloves—on to the peasants’ homes for fine em- broidered lingerie and jewelry that took an unbelievable time in the making, by artists. Here and there we find rare pieces of glass, French prints and deli- cate pieces of furniture. September 14th, 1930. SE, a lively breeze, white caps on a shining sea and homeward bound. October 25th, 1930. The quest was successful be- : zand our fondest hope, and uge ocean liners have been steaming in “to New York, laden with our foreign treas- ures that have been shipped on ready for July 5th, 1930. Course W. by S.W., a light breeze. To Spain for its glamourous glass and china ~—in intoxicating colors—and in rare pieces that are eagerly sought by tourists. Woodw;ird & Lothrop Imports h’a.we never_