Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1934, Page 26

| GHR'STMAS TUYS Tribal Leader Greets Yisitdr GVENTOCENTERS First Step Toward Distribu- tion of Star-Warner Gifts Begun. The first step toward the distribu- tion of the thousands of new toys and new articles of clothing brought to The Star-Warner Brothers’ toy mati- nees by generous Washingtonians on Saturday to provide Christmas happi- ness for the poor children of the city, was made today when truckload after truckload of these packages were ‘brought to the distributing centers in wvarious parts of town. Mrs. Frank Parsons, chairman of the Christmas Planning Committee of the Council of Social Agencies, who is in charge of the actual task of distribu- tion, explained that members of the council and volunteer workers toiled el day Sunday and until late Sunday night classifying and assorting the | toys and gifts in order to have them i ready to be delivered to the distribu- tion centers today. Center for Each Locality. “These centers have been chosen to take care of the needs in each local- ity,” said Mrs. Parsons, “and council workers with the assistance of mem- bers of the Parent-Teacher Association will be in charge of the final distri- bution in each section according to the council's lists. “The distribution center in Tenley- town will be at the Janey School, where Mrs. Miner Buell of the Parent- Teacher Association will direct the activities. “Miss Mary Radford will be in charge of distribution in the George- town section, with headquarters at Christ Church. “For the northwest district, Mrs. E. Darlington Denit, assisted by Mrs. E. J. Dowling, both of the Parent- Teacher Association, will be in charge. Distribution to colored chil- dren will be made from the Noith- west Settlement House. “For the Deanwood scction, Mrs. Sadie Marze will supervise distribu- tion from the Deanwood, Smothers, Berleville and Marshall Heghts Schools. “Distribution in the northeast sec- tion will be made from the East Pres- byterian Church, with Mrs. Mable Hubble of the P.-T. A. in charge. “Distribution in the southeusr sec- tion will be made from tiie Priend- ship House and from the Southeast ‘House under the direction of a mem- ber of the Parent-Teacher group. Southwest Distribution. “And in the southwest section, dis- tribution will be made from the Neighborhood House, where Mrs. J. P. Neligh and Mrs. Clarence Dal- rymple, both of the P.-T. A group, will be in charge.” Mrs. Loren Johnson, under whése supervision the toys and gifts from The Star-Warner Bros. matinees were re- ceived and assorted at the Christmas Toy Shop at 1107 Pennsylvania ave- nue, next door to The Star Building, pointed cut that many additional gifts were brought to the shop from the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, ‘The son of a chief, who is acting “Jefe” of the strange, impoverished Seri tribe on Tiburon Island, in the here with Earl Gilmore, member of mission, Rabbits and Quail Find City Safe Refuge From Hunters Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, December 17.—Sub- urban residents report an influx of rabbits and quail seeking to escape the numerous hunters who have found game rather plentiful in adjoining counties. Inside the Baltimore city line the rabbits and the partridges are safe from gunfire, for a city ordinance prohibits the shooting of firearms. Now the hunters are wondering how Gulf of California, Mexico, is shown the California Fish and Game Com- —A. P. Photo. stray dogs and cats they must now guard against the depredations of wild bunnies. Moreover, thé cottontails are playing havoc with garden shrubbery and landscape plantings. In such numbers have the rabbits appeared that motor cars in the past week have killed several on some of the most heavily traveled thorough- fares. It's no strange sight now for sib- urbanites to see scurrying from hedge to hedge whole coveys of quail that have become city minded. IBRITISH INVOLVED INFIGHT IN SAAR Precautions Are Taken to Prevent Troop‘blashes With Saarlangers. By the Assoclated Presr, SAARBRUECKEN, Baar Territory, December 17.—Rigid precautions to prevent clashes between international troops and Sgarlanders were adopted today after bitter resentment was lrou;ed by an Anglo-native street fight A resident of the Saar was woundes by a British police officer’s pistol yes- terday, and in the resulting scuffle, the officer and an English nobleman were beaten. The incident created alarm, with the Saar already tense over the Jan- uary 13 plebiscite which will decide its future. It came as the League of Nations moved an international army into the territory to preserve order during the vote. - German Front Protests. When news of the shooting and subsequent beatings filtered through D. C., MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1934. thie Sear, the German Front, & Nazl organization, called special meetings of protest. A quick investigation was ordered Capt. James Justice, the officer in- volved, until completion of the in- quiry. The trouble began early Sunday when Justice’s car, bearing also the Earl of Aylesford and Fraulein Kathe Braun, & German girl, swerved upon the sidewalk of & narrow street and injured a woman. Justice, member of an international police force in the Saar, apologized to the woman, whose injuries were slight. Quick to arrive on the scene were 30 members of a “disciplinary force” of the German Front. The officlal version said Justice, who was in civilian clothes, believed he was in danger and fired a warning shot with his revolver. A man named Neumeister was wounded in the stom- ach, but not seriously. Beaten Badly by Crowd. The crowd set upon Justice and beat him badly. The Earl of Ayles- ford went to Justice's assistance and was knocked into the gutter, receiving a black eye. Fraulein Braun said she also was struck on the head and beaten on the back. A sequel to fight developed as Prince Hubertus von Lowenstein, a German exile, and his half-brother. Count von Alvensieben, protested to Geoffrey George Knox, League com- missioner, that they been insulted by British officers in fe. Aesthetic Dances Used to Interpret Religion in Boston By the Associated Press. BOSTON, December 17.—Re- ligion was interpreted by a d 3 ing girl for the first time in a Boston church last night. Introduced by Rev. Dr. Dwight J. Bradley, Miss Eleanor Schir- mer, daughter of a Boston bank- er, presented a program of aes- thetic dances in Union Congre- gational Church. Dr. Bradley, who told the con- gregation that true art was best expressed in religion and that one may worship God Wwhile painting & picture, dancing, or doing snything in life worth while, said he was quite emotion- ally affected by the rhythm, the motions and the music while Miss Schirmer danced, Tibet Theater Season Ends. One of the most successful the- atrical seasons in Tibet has just come to en end. The drama was composed of discussions and dialogues, & pro- logue being spoken by a narrator. ‘The female parts were taken by boys, the male roles by monks. Nobles and monks traveled long distances on horseback to the monastery where the ROTARIANS TO DINE Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRPAX, Va., December 17.—The Fairfax Rotary Club will observe its annual ladies’ night with a dinner this evening at Brierwood Manor. A special program has been arranged for the occasion, which will include musical numbers by Miss Nellle Mae Steward and Dr. F. M. Everly. ‘The' committee in charge of ar- rangements for the dinner includes Judge Paul E. Brown, Division Supt. ‘W. T. Woodson, George B. Robey and Rev. Herbert A. Donovan. PLAY TO AID LIBRARY- Special Dispatch to The Star. LAYTONSVILLE, Md., December 17, Pupils of Laytonsville Elementary School will present a musical play en- titled “A Topsy-Turvy Christmas” in the school Thursday evening at 8 pm. for the benefit of the library fund. Miss Grece Roberts and Miss Eliss- beth Griffith will direct the play, with Mrs. Mary Riggs pianist. Willam Seek as Santa Claus; Carolyn Oland, grandma; Mary Hunter and Ruth Bog- ley as Pandora and Prudence, will have the principal roles. Night Final Delivery The “Pink Editlon” of The Star, known as the Final, printed at 6 p.n., is delivered throughout thm at 55¢ per month or, together with The Sunday Star, at 70c per month, This is a special service that many J:eople desire for the very latest and complete news of the Y. “Call National 5000 and say that you want the “Night Final” delivered regularly to your will start immediately. performances were given. ome, and delivery No Christmas Store Quite Like Jelleff's! It has a Distinction All Its Own—Same as the Gifts It Offers! 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See the new pretties in afternoon, dinner and evening dresses and wraps. theaters on Saturday, on Sunday and | t1e wild animals and fowls “get wise” as late as this morning from Dersons | to the law and hie themselves post- who had made contributions 1ong after | haste to the haven within the city the performances had closed. * She said the number exceeded by many thousands those collected at the mati- P hile the setusl eount of these gifts le the actual count of ese g ey . will not be known until later in the Fugitive Bandits Taken. week, when distribution has progressed BUTLER, Pa., December 17 (A).— further, Miss Mary Edith Coulsan, | State highway patrolmen captured two secretary of the family welfare and | men who fled when they tried to stop recreation division of the Council of | a car for a routine inspection and Bocial Agencies believes that it is safe | announced they admitted holding up to estimate the number will exceed | several service stations in Steuben- 40,000, ville, Ohio. 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We point with pride and pleasure to the bright new muff members in our grand and glorious family of holiday handbags! $3.00..$5.00..$7.50 What variety! What V-a-l-u-e! Scarfs for Men, Women and Children $1.00 Women and Girls Hand-painted silks Bright-colored Boucles Crepe triangles Hand-painted pure silk chin chuckers 40 new styles in WHITE Hand painted chiffons Imported wools ’~ Girls' roman stripe silks Men and Boys Imported wools in scotch clan plaids and checks Rayon and novelties Grand for Grandmother ! Cardigans $ 3 ..95 SPANKING NEW! lovely lacy stitch that is ther _or gran No Fussing = Jornoappoint- went is Unmounted ready for framing °‘."=f£i" in zephyr ‘ashm . t;g’ ? 'glrlllall- Sport Shop—Third Floorn