Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1931, Page 44

Pé;zent;Téacher Activities Copy for this column muu’be mailed ihston Bulcing, nok ater than the fisi , not Jater than the mail We preceding Sunday on which publication is desired. The Board of Managers will meet January 13 at 1 o'clock in the Burling- ton Hotel. Mrs. Morgan Oftterback reports a party at the Children’s Receiving Home Christmas morning. Nineteen children were entertained with songs, games and finally with toys and stockings filled with candy, fruit and nuts. The Board of Managers Wwas enter- tained December 26 by Mrs. Joseph N. Saunders, State president, at her home in Cleveland Park. Mrs. Giles Scott gave an account of the Passion There will be a meeting of the Child Guidance Committee January 6 at 1:30 pm. at the Butlington Hotel. Mrs. John S. Bennett of the-Central Union Mission will be the speaker. Tenley-Janney. ‘The association will meet January 5 at 2 pm, in th® Janney Auditorium. The subjéct of the program will be “Kindergarten.” Miss, Catherin Wat- kins, supervisor of kindergartens, will be the speaker. At the December meeting the prize for attendance was won by Mrs. Mc- Quarry’s class of the Janney School, and the Ten.le_v prize went to the kin- )lr! MLNQW Howard, health chair- reports that theé last inoculation .nlnsc diphtheria will be given next Powell Elementary. The Christmas for the children of this school was d: in the audito- rium Decembér 23. A Christmas tree filled the center of the floor and around it were grouped- the children’s, chairs. ‘The fifth and sixth grades gave phyl with the Christmas theme. The fifth grade play was written by Jean !].lch.xpnpuofflntnademdn daughter of Mrs. William Ilich, presi- of the umn:rtuchg association. Carols were sung by the children of the ot.her grades, poems were recited and the kindergarten children hl.hifim of rhythmic dancing. A motion picture dwwn by Mrs. Tich and hz cream lnd cake were served. Each room of the school had a tree, and these were latér taken to the Tu- berculosis Hospital for the entertain- ment of patients. Reconstructed toys, donated by pupils of all grades and re- paired by the sixth grade children, and wooden toys made by the boys of the manual training class were also deliv- ered to the hospital. James F. Oyster. A Christmas entertainment was given u the school last Tuesday. Children gave an ex- of the third grade presented a play, Christmas carols were sung and each child presented his own Christmas gift, which were distributed to the less for- tunate children in the city. Mrs. Saun- ders, president of the District Congress of Parents and Teachers; Mrs. Kane, president of the Oyster Association, and Mrs. White, presiding officer of the John Eaton Association, made addresses. Truesdell. A special meeting of the Executive Board of the Truesdell Association will be held tomorrow in the school. Grant. ‘The Grant Association will meet Jan- uary 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the school. En- tertainment will be furnished by some of the pupils. The study group, under the leader- ship of Mrs. McMahon, meets Wed- nesday at 2 p.n. in the sewing room on_the third floor. The question box method of ascer- taining questions for discussion will be inaugurated at the next association meeting. ‘Wheatley. Mrs. J. N. Saunders, president of the District of Columbia Congress of Par- ents and Teachers; Mrs. L. B. Castell first vice president, and Mrs. Giles Scot! Rafter were among the guests at the | ROS Christmas _entertainment given by ‘Wheatley children in the school audi- torium December 23. The Dramatic Club, sponsored by the Wheatley Association and_directed by Mrs. A. S. Brooks and her committee, gave an_entertainment at the Navai Hospital December 22. Hugh Armstrong, sixth division Red Cross representa- tive, assisted the committee by arrang- ing transportation for the occasion. Mrs. Rill and her Social Service Com- mittee have distributed many baskets to needy neighborhood families. Gordon Junior High. The association met December 19 in the school auditorium. Miss Sibyl Baker of the community center spoke on “Training for Citizenship.” After reports by committee chairmen, % was declded to donate $5 for a Christ- mas charity and to invite the February | ¢oenm graduating class to attend the January meeting to hear a talk to be given by S. E. Kramer, assistant superintendent of Schml.s association went on record as bemg in favor of reduted carfare for school children up to the age of 18. Fairbrother-Rossell. ‘The December meeting was addressed by Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter on “Parents’ Responsibility.” Other features were a chorus of songs and carols, accompanied by Miss McClure, and the presenting of blue ribbons and P.-T. A. pins to four mothers whose children registered 100 per cent physically on entering kinder- garten after the er round-up. ‘Those so honored are Mrs. Arthur Win- 'I'HE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, D. A. R. ACTIVITIES um:.unwmmm Massey. A contribution of uuo was made to the milk fund by Mrs. F. Macough- gylndflm 'lflml‘ltlmu,whom iven a party for ‘purpose. of these patrons were eletted to honor- in the Parent-Teacher contribution was voted for the Cher Children’s Recels Home and a prize | Miss to be awarded to. the class having the hlzhen percentage of parents enrolled m n the association by the January meet- 8. Jefterson Junior High. Mrs. Chester T. Holmes, chairman of the Health Committee, reports that all underweight and overweight stu- dents are now undergoing a thorough physical examination by Dr. Heitmul- ler, the school doctor. The results of these examinations are being carefully tabulated for future reference. Once & week these students are checked by Mrs. Holmes to see if they are following directions given them for proper food and rest. Miss Ohr, the school nurse, is co-operating by investigating the home conditions of these students. Brookland. Selden F. Ely and Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter were among the guests at the reception by the Brookland Association to the new members December 19. Mrs. Charles Speaker gave a recitation. The entertainment included a vocal solo by Mrs. Rector and a violin solo by Jack ey. Miss Eastlack’s room, Mrs. Ferguson grade mother, won first prize, having 143 per cent enrolled; Miss Lord's room, Mrs. Sisk grade mother, won second, with 142 per cent, and Miss McNeill’s room, Mrs. Thrasher grade mother, won third, having 132 per cent. Macfarland Junior High. ‘The association met December 19, when reports were made by Mr. Stew- art, delegate to the District of Colum- bia Public School Association, and Mrs. Hugh Smith, delegate to the District Congress of Parents and Teachers, on the activities of those organizations. F. J. Jackson, director of orchestras of the junior high schools, addressed the association concerning the value of mu- :/ sic as an aid in the training of char- acter. Mrs. D, W. Doty gave a talk on music. A vocal solo and tap dancing by students were features of the enter- ent. E. M. Perkins, executive head of the fourth division, Boy Scouts, spoke. The association voted to pur- chase a duplicating machine for the use of the school ‘The school orchestra and the Girls’ Glee Club furnished || music. Petworth. Henry Gilligan, member of the Board of Education, will be the speaker at the meeting January 6 at 8 pm. in the “Fair Play.” meeting Miss Hazeltine Durin will ren- der a vocal selection, and the school orchestra, composed of the following boys, Wayne Hill, John Zearfoss, Erwin Errera, Paul Varoutcss and Abraham Zevin, under the J BJones &Co. The Popular G Street Store 12191221 G Street N.W. Be Among Between 12th and 13th the First to Wear Advance Spring Styles—and Pay Very Little in This Sale Dresses for Business Sunday Nite Bridge Frocks Evening Street Afternoon Styles Soort Styles Pleated Skirts Cireular Skirts Tunles Boleres . ) Sacket Wifeels Cowl Collars Shop Here First and Save the Diff Foremost Remember J. B. JONES & CO. SELLS FOR LESS If the merchandise U buy here can- be ht at _a lower price anywhere else within three days, bring it back—we will y you the difference money remember, THE SHOWN AT JONES' ST. Fashions Save Most Money Here Monday You Never Saw Such Dresses for the Price Exclusive Frocks Formal and Infoermal All New Advance Styles Regular Price, $15.00 to $18.75 SPECIAL MONDAY 375 oy After a short business || direction of Miss nnmem and t.he Harris-Box bill plac- ing the immigration quota for )lexlw upon the same basis as other tries. The guests, Mrs. David D. md- well, vice pmldem general, and Mr. Caldwell; Mrs. John M. Beavers, Mrs. James Henry Harper, State director, C. A. R.; Miss Elizabeth M. Barnes, State chairman of the Sons and Mh- ters of the Republic Committee; Helen Harmon, State regent, and uru Richard E. Claughton, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, made ad- Irving Bucklin lead the nuhg of Christmas carols and little Miss Bettie mlzob gave a recitation and a piano solo. The Maj. william Overton Callis | Chapter met recently at the hunu ol Mrs. Albert F. McDowell. Mrs. Clare Berry, former fegent, !xhib\'ed & proposed plan by which she expects &I:: & noon. Laura Fairchild Ward, will render se- | guests lections. Jan Hoppe and his family from Hol- land, under auspices of the association, gave a talk December 12 to _the })upfl! of the school on Holland. The nlm g‘ve ..n mtfi?uutm in nm.lve Mn H T Finney and Mrs. A. Bov- ing, charge of student aid work, are at the school every Wednesday after- noon, and they a hearty re sponse to their appeal for clothing. However, there is continued need for this work, and all donations will be appreciated. chapter. and | and Mrs. amwmv-nnmm The its ann 8:30 o'clock at the ‘The will be the home of the registrar, garet Fraser, 5330 Colorado avenue. day at the home of Mrs. Richard J unlone 2029 O Baker talked munity icentennial in 1932. Miss Frances Gutelius gave piano numbers. Ar-yl.flvayM Children of the meeting and Christmas plrt.y for the junior members was given at the residence of two senior members, Beule Jme and Helen Wall, Vi Greenwich parkway, entemlnmem following a ing. A short story was told by Mrs. Phillips of the commission on the George Games of history were played. = Re- freshmen features. At T! Committee, Mrs. Wall and Mrs. aided by members’ donations, were lhle to help in the work of the All Saints’ food and clothing. The next meeting of Army and i Navy Society for senior members and JANUARY 4, 1931—PART THREE. L’Enfant ( Chapter will hold ht January u at g S of cl nnnn'y 7 at 7:45 o'clock at Miss Mar- Manor Chapter met 'mu street. Miss BY'DII on the work of the Com- Drama Guild and gave a of what they hope to do at tion.—A Several senior members. were and assisted in the ort meet- ‘Washington Bicentennial. its lnd gifts from l tree were ving the Chlfl‘! chlnty box for Maryland and needy families with gifts of | Giles, ing Sunday. craft School. native costume to | PUBLIC LIBRARY I Recent accessions Llh'-ry and lists of recommend: will appear in this oolumn every Seeing America. , John, and Morse, The Book of the White Mountains. . 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Tea-wagon, mahogany or lacquer finish. Was $50. Reduced to Duassn: Divis, Dising Tible: duoy Torl imnd extension type, of genuine mahogany; carved pedestal base. Was $125. Reduced to...... . $500 $35 W. & J. SLOANE The House with the Green Shutters g 270 distinctive character, at what is really but a fraction of the original price. There is no quan- tity of any Suite, Separate Piece or Rug—and it is be- cause of that these are being featured on this occasion— For the Bed Room Colonial Bed Room ite, in genuine mahogany with in- lays of s Suite. con pieces. Was $400. Reduced to Early English Bed oom Group, chest- nut construction with 2“ fine an- tique finish. Was $845. Reduced to $95( Early American Bed Room Suite, in blistered maple of handsome grain with soft antique maple finish. - 10 pieces. Was $750. Reduced to Louis XV Bed Room Suite, genuine rose- wood, with beau- tiful inlays and matched woods. 10 pieces. Was $1,500. Red uud o s $295 - %985 M;hf,.fiy (Chiggen- ale Highboy. Was $385. Reduced to.. 9225 Mahogany Colonial Highboy. Was $135. Reduced to $95 Gherry and Magle ' Chaist of Drawars. Was $45. Reduced to $35 Walnut or Maple Chest of Drawers. Was $65. Reduced to... Mahogany Salem Chest of Drawers. Was $145. Reduced to. Mahogany Four-Poster Beds. ere $45. Reduced to ........ 992 $45 $90 Juat Above G