Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1934, Page 53

Americanization School To Sing Christmas Cgrols Principal and Students Also Will Give Readings on Radio Program of Women's Glubs Federation. 188 MAUDE AITON, principal of the Americanization School, and a group of stu- dents of that school will give Christmas carols and read- ings on the radio program of the District of Columbia Federation of ‘Women’s Clubs next Friday at 1:15 pm. over Station WRC. Mrs. Helen Morrison Hunter will be in charge ‘'of the program. National League of American Pen ‘Women.—The Executive Board met at the Willard Hotel December 14. The national president, Mrs. Victoria Faber Stevenson, presided. The fol- lowing appointments were ratified: Miss OClara Manderschied, publicity chairman; Mrs. Clyde Robertson, chairman of books; Mrs. Alida S. Malkus, chairman juvenile stories, and Mrs, Lillian Thompson Heard, State vice president for New Hampshire. A social was held at luncheon. The Washington Club of Alpha Gamma Delta National Fraternity was entertained at a Christmas dinner meeting at the home of Miss Bonnie Collet, Harvard Hall, December 13. ‘The assistant hostess was Miss Helen Darrone. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Miss El- eanor Craven. Miss Peggy Bowers, Miss Dorothy Moran and Mrs. May Sayre are new members. Miss Maxine Mitchell entertained with a reading, after which Christ- mas gifts were distrjbuted. The next meeting will be held Jan- uary 10 at the home of Mrs. Mermel Shannon, 201 Aspen street. The Society of Free-Lance Writers met Thursday at the Shoreham. Mrs. Victoria Faber, National Press League, spoke on feature writing. Also Mrs. Agnes Wright read a story and Col. Sears read a poem. Deutscher Literarischer Verein.— The annual “weihnachtsabend” was held at the home of the president, Miss Anita Schade, 1529 Rhode Island avenue, December 15. Christmas poems by the German-American poets, Konrad Nies, Rev. A. W. Hilde- brandt and Christian Strack, were recited by Alma Bischoff, Adaila Noth, Louise Worden and Dorothea Zuki- erelli. Ilse Kotz gave a reading of “The Liberty Bell of Reading” by Anita Schade, Sue Taranto, pianist, rendered the “C Minor Sonata” of en and a number of Liszt; Emily Coville, s0prano, sang songs by Strauss, “Allerseelen,” “Die Heiligen Drel Koenige” and “Nacht” and “Ze- reignung,” accompanied by Kathryn Hill Rawls; Willy Fenerlein played Swiss folk songs on the accordion and later assisted with accompaniments for the German Christmas songs sung by those present, The Marietta Park Women's Club executive meeting will be held Janu- ary 32 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Willlam Carn 24 Oneida place, Gospel Mission W. C. T. U. met at 218 John Marshall place, with the president, Mrs, McBath, in the chair. Guests were Mrs. E. R. Rochester, president of North Star Union, with 2 number of other members from same unfon. Mrs, Mayer from Eckington ‘Union spoke and Mrs. Clayton spoke. ‘Members of North Star Union were ‘hostesses. Petworth Woman’s Club—The edu- eationsl section met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. C. Norcross, with Mrs, A, N, Jones and Mrs. Viola Thomson assisting. Mrs. Cecil Blake ve current events and Mrs. E. C. presented the ‘“Madrigal in eostume, under the direc- tion of Mrs. J. M. Sylvester, who ren- dered carols. Mrs. Lyster Dewey, Mrs. J. Mee and Mrs. Sarah Stuart entertained the philanthropic section Tuesday aft- ernoon at the home 6f Mrs. Dewey. The art section met Thursday aft- ernoon at the Petworth Methodist Church with luncheon. The singing of Christmas carols and an exchange of Christmas packages were features. The civic section met Thursday eve- ning with Mrs. C. D. Keller, who was assisted by Mrs. Viola Thomson. Mrs. G. W. Stose gave current events d Mrs. R. C. Woolfolk spoke on llue Plains and the Old Age Pension Bill” A Christmas party featured the home section meeting Friday after- noon at the home of Mrs. Martha ‘Wiltberger, with Mrs. A. L. Jennings aasisting. Next week's activities will include & Christmas party to be held by the music section Wednesday evening and a meeting of the Executive Board Thursday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. Otto Hammerlund. The Entre Nous Club was the guest of Mrs. William Sault at a Christmas party at her home, 29 Sherman Circle, Wednesday, with Mrs. D. P. Bush and Mrs. Elmer Corwin as the assisting hostesses. They made comfort bags which will be presented to the boys at Walter Reed Hospital on Christ- mas. Luncheon was served. Mrs. Otis J. Rodgers presided at the cof- fee urn and Mrs. Charles P. Keyser, president, served the salad course. Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Charles P. Kayser, president; Mrs. A. B. McManus, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. Leonidas C. Dyer, second vice president; Mrs: Charles Dasher, recording secretary; Mrs. William Sault, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Otis J. Rodgers, treasurer; Mrs. James Underwood, auditor; Mrs. Edward Dixon Hayes, historian, and Mrs. Willlam W. Scott, chairman of publicity. Baskets of food and toys and candy will be distributed on Christmas by the Benevolent Committee, Mmes. Reyser, Underwood and Sault, Delta Sigma Chapter, Delphians, met last Monday at the Shoreham Ho- tel, mruldent, Mrs. Frank Braden, The literary program, “Aspects of Medieval Social Life,” was led by Mrs. David Bethune. The following rangements, Mrs. Susanna Meyers, chairman; music and entertainment, Mrs. Henry H. McKee; distinguished guests, Mrs. Laura T. Hutt, chairman; by-laws and resolutions, Mrs. Mary H. Fortier, chairman. Presentations of jewels and flowers will be made by Mrs. Cora Manoly, patriotic instructor of the department, and members of Abraham Lincoln Circle will act as special escort to the national president and her staff. Washington Colony, National Se- ciety of New England Women, met at the home of Mrs. Hopper, the West- chester, with Mrs. Webster assisting. Plans were made and committees appointed to arrange for entertaining the president general ef the national society, Mrs. Pendleton, upon her visit to Washington in the near futie. Mrs. Hopper donated knitted gar- philanthropic work. Plans were inau- gurated for the usual philanthropic work at Christmas time. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Blake, 814 Taylor street. The Washington Cultus Club held its annual Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs. George W. Harris on Wood- lawn drive. Guests were Mrs. Walter Weaver, Mrs. Charles Galliher and Mrs. M. A, MacLachlen. Mrs. Harris was assisted by her daughter, Miss Aileen Harris. The president, Mrs. Samuel Lewis, presided. The program* consisted of a pantomine, played by several mem- bers of the club; a Santa Claus bear- ing good wishes, and the singing of Christmas carols. Mrs. Paris Brengle was at the piano. Many gifts were brought by the members and these will be sent to agencies having charge of gifts for families on relief rolls. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Henry A. Polkinhorn +|in Harvard terrace, January 8. The Mary Sunshine Club held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. E. Buell. Santa Claus dis- tributed gifts, Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be January 5 -‘c 311 New Jersey avenue sout.h; east, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, met, with the president, Miss Lavina Bashford, presiding. Mrs. Anna H. McElroy reported on the re- cent banquet for comrades of the Grand Army by the sons and daugh- ters of Union veterans and the auxil- iary to the sons. The tent accepted an invitation to the joint installation of Lincoln, Harding and Campbell Camps, Sons of Union Veterans. Mrs. E. Helen Temple spoke of services to be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Civil War Veterans January 6, at 3:30 pm. Miss Bertha Herrington will place a wreath in memory of her father. The tent will give a Christmas party Decem- ber 28, . The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Alice Meade; senior vice president, Mrs. Clara Holbrook; junior vice president, Miss Paulipe Commerford; chaplain, Mrs. Mary Ruebsam; council, Mrs. Katie Jones, Miss Jennie Hamilton and Mrs. Sarah McMillan; patriotie instructor, Mrs. Genevieve Craig. They will .be in- stalled January 11. Lincoln Woman’s Relief Corps met at 935 G place and presented to Mrs. Anna M. Baden a corps 50-year service badge. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Mary G. Pinnocl senior vice president, Mrs. Anna E. Brett; junior vice president, Mrs. Ella M. De Vore; chaplain, Mrs. Marion M. Lewis; conductor, Miss Ruth Scott; guard, Mrs, Kate Andrews, Delegates and alternates to the de- partment convention of the Woman's Relief Corps are as follows: Mrs. Catherine Scott, Miss Nellie Buckland and Mrs. Myrtle W. Buckles and Miss Ruth Scott, Mrs. Kate Andrews and Mrs. Fredericka Thoma, alternates. Installation will be January 7. The Business and Professional Women’s Club entertained its guests with Christmas carols and.gifts dis- tributed by Santa at the La Fayette Hotel last Monday night. Each table hostess was crowned with a Christ- mas wreath, while the president, Miss May R. Murray, was crowned “Merry Christmas.” Southeast W. C. T. U. met Tuesday evening at District headquarters, with the president presiding. Mesdames Wadleigh, Ramsey and Berlin of the District were guests, also Mr. and Mrs. Charles Windle of Pennsylvania. The next meeting will be January 15 at the home of Mrs. William La Roche, 1540 Twenty-fifth street south- east. The Washington Branch of the American Association of University Women will give a tea tomorrow at the club house, 1634 I street, when the Hospitality Committee will receive informally. The junior greup will hold its an- nual Christmas dinner-dance at the club house December 26, with Mrs. M. Y. Garner and Miss Mary Vac- carro as hostesses. A bridge luncheon will be held De- cember 29 at 1:15. The hostess will be Miss Ruth Winifred De Voe. Walter Myer will continue the series of monthly talks on “The National Capital, Month by Month,” after the tea December 31. Miss Edna B. McNaughton will act as hostess. Miss Gertrude Stein, author of “The Autobiography of Alice B, Toklas,” will speak before the asso- ciation December 30 at 8 p.m. on “The History of English Literature as I understand It.” A The Distriet of Columbia Society, Daughters of American Colonists, met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. David D. Caldwell, 3342 Mount Pleasant street, with the regent, Mrs. John Pranklin Little, presiding. The following were accepted for member- Mrs. O. Linwood Layton, Mrs. Y | ble, : ck B Bo;:‘f 'cun.r:ia C. Halg and Mre, . Edgar Smith. A Christmas party was held, Mrs. George E. Mc- Christmas :{Cann led the singing of assisted ‘Mrs. The Ladies of the D. A. arrangements for th tion January 28 and 29 at 2400 Six- with a in honor of the national presi- dent, Mrs. Pearl C. Cook, and the national commander of the G. A. R, Mrs. Little and Mrs. Casanova pre- sided at the tea table. guests were Mrs. Jasper Beall and |Prese Mrs. Orrin B. Stout. The Theta Tau Zeta Delphians met CHRISTMAS AT HOME ISY.W.C. A. FEATURE Membership Committee to Hold Hour Preceding Play, “Why Chimes Rang.” 2 The Membership Committee of the Y. W. C. A. will be host for the spe- cial Christmas at home hour today at 3:30 preceding the play, “Why the Chimes Rang,” presented by the Girl Reserves at 4:30 p.m. Counselors at Kamp Kahlert for the season 1934 will have a reunion and Christmas party at West River Thursday. The Kamp Kahlert Coun- cil will have a party at Kamp Kahlert December 29. The Wednesday and Thursday Clubs Naval Reserve Armory il Is Darkened This Week| SEAVICE UNDER ¥ Citizen Sailors Given ;B-r;efr Holiday Respite From Training, Due to Depattment's on :Dri]h;.~ Limitation of the Industrial Department will have the a joint Christmas supper Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Y. W. C. A. On the same evening the Theta Mu Society of young Greek women will have its Christmas party from 8 to 11. Senior High School Girl Reserves are planning a Christmas dance De- cember 27. Roosevelt and Eastern High School Girl Reserve Clubs will hold a joint bake sale in the lobby | ments for the colony to use in its | Friday. ‘The Xenos Club will hold an infor- mal dance in the club room Wednes- day at 8:30 p.m., under the auspices of the Business and Professional Women'’s Department. The Community Service Group oY 614 E street will have a party De- cember 24 at 7 pm. The Y. W. C. A. staff will carol in the lobby at K street at 12:30 Monday and carols will be sung at 614 E street by Y. W. C. A. Carolers at 8 pm, The Elizabeth Somers, Business and Professional Women’s and Girl Re- serve Glee Clubs will sing carals from 5 to 5:30, December 26, at the com- munity Christmas tree in Lafayette Square. Forty members of the ¥, W. C. A. Glee Clubs will sing carols on Christmas eve at Children’s and Emergency Hospitals, 614 E street, Y. W. C. A. and Union Station. MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA Georgetown Camp elected the fol- lowing ofcers; Consul, Ma), W. Roy Heft; adviser; Willlam F. Taylor; banker, W. G. Rhodes; escort, Jo- seph A. Clarke; watchman, Thomas L. Baker; sentry, George A, Park- hurst, and trustee, George W. Hurle- baus. The retiring consul, S. Earl Upperman, will occupy the past con- sul's chair. The officers will be installed January 14. be held at the Shoreham, the next date being January 14. The Washington Readers Club’ Club gave a Christmas entertainment Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gertrude Mustain was in charge of the pro- gram and the readers were Mrs. Con- stance M. Goodman, Mrs. Katherine L. Sherwood and Mrs. Rosemary Ar- nold Elliott. Mrs. Grace Hazard Wor- melle was the soloist. A comedy, “Two Naughty Old La- dies,” was played by Miss Harriet Bryant, Mrs. May Jameson Bryant, Mrs. James F. Hartnett, Miss Ada Louise Townsend and H. Stanley Protheroe. Girls’ Friendly Society.—The Dio- cesan Council will meet January 11 at the Church of the Epiphany parish house. _ St. Paul’s (Rock Creek) Branch met 1ast Monday evening, when Miss Ethel Lamond taught how to make Christ- mas candes. The Epiphany Branch gave the residents of the Epiphany Home their Christmas party last Wednesday. After the tree trimming, carols were sung by the Glee Club and Dr. Ze- Barney Phillips recited Moore “*Twas the Night Before Christmas,” little Aubyne Umholtz sang & carol, composed by her mother. Adolf Torovsky accompanied and directed all of the singing. The Washingten League for the Hard of Hearing will give a Christmas party for members and their friends at the club rooms, 1116 Vermont ave- nue, next Saturday evening. There will be no lip reading class December 24 or December 31. The orchestral re- cital which was to have been held December 10 and was postponed on account of bad weather will be given January 14. Gamma Chapter, Delphian Society, met at the Shoreham Hofel Monday evening. The vice president, Mrs. Ella G. Prescott, presided. The liter- ary program was led by Mrs. J. LeRoy Elliott, the subject being “Figures of the Italian Renaissance. ‘Topics were given as follows: ‘Medieval Rome,” Miss Clara J. Dickerson; “The Kingdom of Naples,” Mrs. Pearle R. Friede; “Renaissance Standards,” Miss Irene C. Westerman; “Beatrice d'este,” Miss Lulu Adams; “Isabelle d’Este,” Miss Ellen Bulger; “Vittoria Colonna,” Mrs. Harry Sears; “Lucrezia Borgia,” Mrs. Evelyn Bright Buckley; “Clarice Orsini,” Mrs. Esma Maybee Lachowicz, and “Savonarola,” Miss Mary ‘G, Wolford. The Executive Board, National League of American Pen Women, was tendered a party by the national president, Mrs. Victoria Faber Stev- enson, at her home, 3230 Nineteenth street, Tuesday evening. Christmas carols were sung and original poems were read. A buffet supper followed. Curley Club—Followjng the busi- ness meeting next Thursday evening in the Continental Hotel, a Christ- mas entertainment will be held. Vo- cal and instrumental musical selec- tions will be rendered, while a one- act play, “Christmas Visitors,” will be given by the Curley Club Players, under the direction of Luke . F. more, Miss Ione Hayes, Vincent Raf- ferty and Robert O'Leary. Each member of the club must bring a gift, with that idea in mind and attempt to perfect their - training work so as to give an excellent display to the board of Regular when they put the local citizen sailors through their tests. The board’s examinations are being made stiffer each year and in accord wtih the board’s plans the local officers are making the instruction work here more stringent in an effort to train the men to the highest state of efficiency, 50 that they can pass at the top of the list. While the local battalion mem- bers are handicapped to some extent in the way of training facilities, never- theless they-are making the most of what is provided for them, and the board undoubtedly will give some credit for the initiative shown in sim- ulating shipboard conditions in an armory which one time served as a commercial store building. While a number of Reserve organi- zations ughout the country still have ng ships assigned to them, the local Reservists have been without | such facilities for several years.. The only training vessel they have had is a cabin launch, which was assigned here a couple of years ago and is used for taking week-end trips on the river. However, 1t was explained that no ex- tensive training can be obtained with such a boat. Without adequate armory facilities and no training ships, it was pointed out that the local organization is seri- ously handicapped. Although located in the Washington Navy Yard, the local Reservists do not even have the opportunity of getting aboard ships, as few of them come here to have work done, as is the case in other navy yards on the coast. It formerly was the practice of the Navy Department | to send & destroyer here to remain for a number of weeks, so_ that the offi- cers and men of the local battalion could use it each drill night for in- struction purposes, but this practice apparently has been abandoned, as no vessel has been here for this purpose for many months. At one time a special destroyer was assigned to the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries for this work, making stops at the various ports which had Naval Reserve units. These included Baltimore, Washington, Richmond and Norfolk. Under this plan both officers and men were kept in close touch with the developments aboard ship and had the opportunity to use the machinery, particularly the fire control. This was considered especially valuable for them, as each division of the local battalion would form the nucleus of a destroyer crew in the event of a na- tional -emergency. The local Reservists are hoping that the new year will bring a return to this practice at least. Of course, they would like to see a vessel assigned here permanently as a training ship, a ship with which they could become thor- oughly familiar and aboard which they could take their annual training cruises of two weeks during the Sum- mer months. This also was a practice here, but it was withdrawn as an econ- omy move, as it was considered expen- sive to keep these vessels in service just for training purposes. ¥ Local Naval Reservists heard with | considerable interest during the week the announcement that Capt. John Downes, U. S. N, now chief of staff of the commander, Scouting Force, had been selected for promotion to the rank of rear admiral. Capt. Downes, before he went to his present assign- ment, was in charge of the Naval Re- serve division of the Bureau of Navi- gation, and while here he was a fre- quent visitor to the armory of the local Reservists. Capt. Downes was born in Boston, Mass., November 16, 1879, and was ap- pointed to the United States Naval Academy by the President of the United States in September, 1897. He is the fourth generation of his family to serve in the Navy. His ancestor, the first Capt. John Downes, entered the naval service on board the United States frigate Constitution in 1800 and PB‘.’?{ active duty until his death in Capt. Downes was awarded a letter of commendation for his service during the World War as assistant in charge of the Reserve officers’ classes at the Naval Academy. He served as com- manding officer of the U. S, S. Poca- hontas, U. 8. 8. Bridgeport, U. 8. 8. Omaha and U. S. S. Detroit, and also served as commander of Submarine Division 11. He was appointed aide to the superintendent of the Naval Acad- emy and also served another tour of duty there as head of the department | of navigation. From 1926 until 1928 | he was on duty in the Canal Zone as superintendent of the Panama Canal and was in charge of the Naval Re- serve division of the Bureau of Navi- gation from 1931 until June, 1934, when he reported for his present du« A closer contact between officers the Reserves and the Regular Navy is urged by the Navy Department .| &8 a result of a recent observation by ] § g HH £53 g H i : i > 55?53 EBg 23235 g3k & commandant of & naval district, who said: “I have felt that one of the ount duties I have as com- mandant of this district is to endeavor DAUGHTERS OF AMERI Esther Gouncil yill be hostess at a Christmas party, December 26, from 2 to 4 pm, for the children and grandchildren of the members. All children up to 10 years old are in- vited. At the last meeting the fol- lowing officers were elected: Coun- cilor, Mildred Stailey; associate councilor, Kate Skinner; vice coun- cilor, Lottie Colller; associate vice councilor, Laura Shoemaker; warden, Grace Richards; ' conductor, Ruth Strother; treasurer, Mary Walker; finencial secretary, L. Mazella Parks; recording secretary, Bessie Pearson. assistant recording secretary, Gladys Phillips; inside sentinel, Ela Schreiner; outside sentinel, J. E. Dean, and trustee for 18 months, Dorothy Federline. Golden Rule Council had official visitation by the State councilor, Mrs. Deborah Streitberger, and her officers. A musical comedy, “Hotel de Bunk,” was presented by the drill team of Liberty Council, Jr. C. U. A M. The council elected the following offi- cers: Councilor, Mrs. Minnie H. Stuart; essociate councilor, Mrs. Kate Freeland; vice councilor, Mrs. Grace Dietrich; associate vice councilor, Miss Helen Ketchem; assistant re- cording secretary, Mrs. Harriet Crump; - conductor, Mrs. Ethiel An- derson; warden, Mrs. Emma Minor; inside sentinel, Miss Ruth Simms; outside sentinel, Mrs. Osia Simms; trustee, 18 months, Mrs. Ella P. Burnely; drillmistress, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, and pianist, Mrs. Ethel ‘Windsor. Pride of Washington Council held election of officers with Deputy Ethel E. Burroughs presiding. Past Coun- cilor Eva Bury announced a bingo party January 3. Chairman Lorena Arendes announced the annual Christmas party would be held next meeting and requested the members to be present. Friendship Council, No. 16, elected Elmer Carr to membership. Mrs. Louis Winner was elected associate vice councilor and William Lanham and Mrs. C. P. Folk as State repre- sentatives. Triumph Council convened with the councilor, Mrs. Marie Stephen- son, pre . Officers elected were: Councilor, Mrs. Winifred Riley; as- sociate councilor, Thomas Nutwell; vice councilor, Mrs. Margaret Gray; assoclate vice councilor, Mrs. E. Fine; conductor, Mrs. Alice Smith; warden, Mrs. Pearl Wolfe; secretary, J. W. Schwenck; assistant recording sec- retary, Mrs. Agnes Barboeur; treas- urer, Mrs, F. Joyner; financial sec- retary, Mrs. K. Parker; inside senti- nel, Mrs. A. Neuland; outside senti- nel, Mrs. E. Reid, and trustee for 18 months, Mrs. A. Miller. Star Spangled Banner Council elected the following officers: Coun- cilor, Miss Margaret Halfpap; asso- ciate councilor, Miles; vice councilor, Mrs. Bertha Metzinger; associate vice councilor, Miss Annie Oakley; conductor, Mrs. Minnie B. Simpson; warden, Mrs. sentinel, Miss Dorothy Chaney; out- side sentinel, Miss Evelyn Simpeon, and trustee for 18 months, Bertha Lucas. Independent Council, No. 2, was hostess to State Councilor Deboreh and her officers last Monday night. The following officers were elected: Councilor, Marie Jones; associate councilor, C. T. Keys; vice councilor, Audrey Williams; associate vice Taylor; outside .sentinel, Julia Mc- ‘Whorter; assistant recording secre- , Ka Barsh, and trustee for 18 months, Alice Courtney. Anacostia Council met with Councilor J. W. Cranford presiding. The ap- plications of J. P. Bomman, C. W. Briley, W. D. Allen and F. R. Hern- bon for membership were received. George W, Walker, A. D. Todd, L. E. Smith . A" Wolf were elected to mem] p. R. F. Kirby, a com- ties. His home is in Jamestown, R. I. ] .| Zickgrat and Irving TRAINING -SCHOOL Page McK. Etchison to Deliver Christmas Message Today a 3:30 PM. ‘The religious work department of the ¥. M. C. A. will have charge of the service at the National Training School for Boys today at 3:30 p.m. The Christmas message will be given by Page McK. Etchison. Mr. Etchi- son also will speak at 8 pm. at the First Methodist Protestant Church. There will be no rehearsal of the Glee Club until after the holidays. ‘The annual -Christmas morning breakfast for the men living in the . M. C. A. dormitories of the Cen- tral Y. M. C. A. will be held at 9 Christmas day. Albert W. At- of Government Administration, will speak on “American Government and Institutions,” at 9 am. The luncheon meeting of the Y's Men's Club will be held at 1336 G street «at 12:29 pm, at 1:45 a younger boys’ rally will be held in the Y. M. C. A. boys’ gym, with group games, boxing, tumbling, wrestling and swimming | exhibitions in the boys' pool; water | polo games, magic show, movies and entertainment in the boys’ lobby. ‘The self-expression group will meet | in room 219, Central Y. M. C. A, at 8 pm. Friday, under the leadership of Dr. J. Orin Powers. The Y. W. C. A-Y. M. C. A. dance will be held at 9 pm. at the Y. W. C. A, Seven- teenth and K streets. “The Test of a Christian” will be the subject of the International Sun- day School lesson over Radio Station WMAL at 5:45 pm. Saturday. The talk will be given by Arthur P. Black, executive secretary, Lutheran Lay- men's Association for Stewardship. President Henry C. Smale of the National Union Assurance Society was a visitor at local headquarters last week on an inspection trip of the Eastern jurisdictions. Dr. Joel T. Curry presided at the meeting_ of Scott Council. _Al- vin P. Brooks, delegate to the Exe- | cutive Board, reported on the jm’nt‘ installation of officers January 3 in Pythian Temple. The following offi- cers were elected: Joel T. Curry, | president; John C. MacConnell, wice | president; Philip D. Gingras, speaker; | Alvin P. Brooks, ex-president; Rich- ard D. Rush, secretary and financial secretary; Moses A. Robbins, treas- urer; Joseph G. Kingsbury, chaplain; Clarence E. Fogle, usher; Henry W. Selah, sergeant at arms; Ambrose L. Jennings, doorkeeper; John C. Mac- Connell, Philip D. Gingras and Alvin P. Brooks, trustees; Philip D. Gingras, delegate to Hospital Service Associa- tion, and Alvin P. Brooks, delegate to the Executive Board. R. A. Walker was acting president 8t the meeting of McKinley Council. | ‘William J. O'Brien, delegate to m. Executive Board, announced the’ joint installation of officers January 3. Announcement was made of the death of Edward A. Fleishell. The following officers were elected: R.-L. Rohrback, president; K. D. Statler, vice president; William M. O'Brien, ex-president; R. L. Harrison, speaker; R, J. Jones, recording secretary; Wil- liam G. Betts, financial secretary; E. C. Walker, treasurer; W. W. Wallace, sergeant at arms; R. H. Hamilton, doorkeeper; Willlam E. Peake, chap- lain; B. H. Morningstar, usher; 8. F. Birthright, John Hamburg and Joseph G. Funk, trustees; R. A. ‘Walker and William J. O'Brien, dele- gates to Executive Board; William J. Carey and Dr. H. S. Cole, dele- gates to the Hospital Service Associa- tion. The Hospital Service Association will meet Wednesday evening in the Conference Discusses Character Education Miss Anna Halberg and Miss Ella Gardner Speak at Meeting of Congress of Parent-Teachers. T THE December conference of the District of Columbia Con- gress of Parents and Teachers on “Character Education In the Home,” and Miss Ella Gardner of the Children’s Bureau, on “Recreation in the Home.” Arsenio Ralon enter- tained with violin solos. On behalf of the members of the 1933-4 Board of Managers, Mrs. W. B. Fry presented Mrs. Z. D. Blackistone, former treasurer, with a coffee table. ‘The State office will be closed De- cember 24 and 25 and all day New Year day. . Joseph Rodman West. Mark Wooding, memory expert, entertained the association in the school Monday 3 demonstrations of memory tests. Prior to the business session, each class room had open house, when the work of the pupils for this semester were on display, and the parents were given an opportunity to discuss their problems with the teacher. The flag for attendance was | awarded to grade 1-B, Mrs. Hess, teacher. Each of the rooms is preparing to send Christmas articles and food to the Children's Hospital and the Red Cross. Petworth. At the association meeting a cap- tain of the District of Columbia Fire Department gave a talk on his ex- periences as & fireman and on the use of the fire alarm system. Mrs. G. E. White, from the District of Columbia Student Aid, gave a report of the work of that committee. The room mothers gave a tea in the school auditorium for the teachers and mothers. The first grade enter- tained. Mrs. L. B. Castell, president of the District of Columbia Congress, read a Christmas story. Tea was poured by the president of the asso- ciation, Mrs. Ruth Davis, and a former president, Mrs. Harry Blood. Central High School. Monday was “conference day” be- tween parents and teachers; one day each advisory being set aside as “par- ent-teacher day,” when parents may consult with teachers regarding the | progress being made in school by their children. G. E. White spoke on student aid work. A number of baskets will be dis- tributed at Christmas. ‘Whittier. A table bridge party was held re- cently at the home of Mrs. W. V. Ball by mothers of Mrs. R. Ergood's third grade. The grade mothers of Mrs. G. W. Paa's room held a tea last Tuesday. On Friday the children of the school visited the various class rooms and sang Christmas carols. ‘Wheatley." The Christmas play, Chimes Rang,” was held 21. A Christmas tree decorated the hall. A get-together tea was held for par- ents by the three first grades, under the direction of Mrs. Anna Milburn, who was assisted by teachers and room representatives. Mrs. Walter C. Jones is assistant to Mrs, C. C. Mullady at one of the va- rious toy centers. John Burroughs. Dr. Manley Root of the National Training School for Boys was the guest speaker at a large father's night meeting. “Why the Chimes Rang” was givén by the 35 pupils of Miss M. E. Davis’ fourth grade. The new attendance award, the picture entitled, “Boy With a Rab- bit,” was given to Miss Catherin Donahay’s sixth grade, A social was held, when ice cream and cookies were served. Bowen-Greenleaf. The associstion met Thursday in the Bowen School. It was voted to buy oilcloth and curtains for the room used to serve the hot lunches. Miss E. M. Baltzell's room won the mem- bership prize. A quartet from the Army Band played several numbers. Miss A. Cooper sang, accompanied at the plano by Mrs. L. Trueworthy. A Christmas poem was read by Gladys Cook. The attendance prizes were won by Miss E. M. Baltzell, Greenleaf, and Miss D. Mollahan, Bowen. Christmas carols were sung. Filkmore. The association met Monday and was opened with community singing of Christmas carols, with Mrs. Robert Thrush at the piano. Little Miss Phyllis Frank, a pupil of the school, sang in pantomime, “Santa Claus Is Bancroft. Mrs. Edwards Stafford spoke be- fore the fifth and sixth grade chil- dren Wednesday on her experiences ith her father, the late Admiral eary, in the North Pole regions. She also autographed a copy of her book, “The Snow Baby,” for the Ban- croft Library. ‘More than 1,075 toys were collected, reconditioned and distributed. In ad- dition, about 100 bundles of clothing were taken to the student aid head- quarters. Eighteen quilts were dis- tributed. Powell Junior High. Mrs. C. O. Carl announces a card party January 16. She will be as- sisted by Mrs. Reba Belt and Mrs. E. Hart. . Francis“Scott Key. The association met, with Mrs. M. O. Hayes presiding. There was singing of Christmas carols. A committee has been appointed to plan a library for the school. Mrs. G. E. White spoke on the work being done by the student aid in meeting the needs of hundreds of needy school children. A talk on “Children’s Poetry” was given by a representa- tive from the Public Library. Woodridge. The association met December 13 and voted to send $2 to the Receiving Home for Christmas stockings. It was also voted to buy candy canes for all children in the school. The iation requested the traffic director to place a light at Thirtieth street and Bladensburg road north- ‘Washington Loan & Trust Co. Build- Mrs. Margaret B.| ing. THE MACCABEES Eureka Hive met Tuesday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple, Miss Mary E¢ Morris, commander, pre- Mrs. | siding. Miss Katherine E. Bruce was elected to membership. Officers elected were: Past commander, Miss Mary E. Morris; commander, Mrs. | Eva G. Bruce; lieutenant commander, Mrs. Emma C. Lambert; record keeper, Mrs. Sarah H. Severe; chap- lain, Mrs. Caroline Atkins; mistress at arms, Mrs. Helen D. Hersey; ser- ckgraf; senti- o | e 19. with Capitol Tent in January. Capitol Tent met Tuesday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple and elected to membership Murdock Mac- Donald, Vernon L. Faulkner, Paul J. Hallock, Jesse J. Hallock, Charles D. ‘Wise, jr.; Charles E. Hartman and Thomas E. Porter. Officers elected were: Past commander, E. E. Haw- kins; commander, Earl R. Lewis; lieu- | tenant commander, A. J. Lambert; record keeper, William B. Severe; ser- geant, George E. Keese; first guard, Ralph G. Jackson; second guard, Charles - E. Rithman; chaplain, Thomas E. Porter; master at arms, Charles D. Hershey: sentinel, George W. Greene; picket, Otto Heintze; Curtis Johnson, Adam will be installed in a joint ceremony - | with Eureka Hive in January. east. Children presented a pageant por- traying “Christmas in Other Lands.” The Woodridge Chorus, directed by Mrs. John L. Mitchell, sang. Following are the grade mothers: Mrs. Harry Farwick, chairman; Mrs. C. J. Wolz, Mrs. W. B. Calvert, Mrs. L. Henry, Mrs. H. D. Powers, Mrs. John Kane, Mrs George Harper, Mrs James Miller, Mrs. D. J. Cooper, Mrs. Otis Feshman, Mrs. G. R. Eberly. * Congress Heights. ‘The last meeting was devoted to a discussion of “Christmas Books and Reading.” Mrs. M. W. Buell, sev- enth vice president of the District Congress of Parents and Teachers, ‘Was & guest. The association sponsored a Christ- . | mas program of community carol singing in the auditorium Decem- Russell J. Clinchy of Congregational Sustain It as the Years Pass.” Christmas basket and toys will be distributed to the needy families of the community. Truesdell. “Personality Training” was the sub- ject discussed by Miss Lulu Tibbetts at the child study group meeting. Mrs. James- Clarridge was appointed corresponding secretary. The school children, under super- vision of the teachers, made and filled stockings for distribution to the needy. Baskets also were donated. Ten dollars was sent to the Re- ceiving Home for the children’s Christ- mas party. Barnard. The association was addressed by Dr. Philip Robin on “Some Points of Interest in Children's Dentistry.” The mothers’ study group was ad- dressed by Mrs. David Haykin in a review of Forman's “Our Movie-made Children.” Christmas baskets were distributed Coming to Town.” As an encors she gave a German dance. She was sc- companied by her mother, Mis. Earl B. Frank. The following delegates to the Dis- trict of Columbia congress were ape pointed: Mrs. B. R. Kleinwachter. Mrrs. W. L. Drager, Mrs. Frank Jervey and Mrs. L. W. Valentine, recording delegate. | ‘The silver attendance cup was won | by Mrs, E. Fichter's third grade. Miss | Sibyl Baker, director of playgrounds, talked on “The Use of Playgrounds in | Character Training.” Mrs. Emmet Price reported she had mended and dressed a number of dolls | donated for Christmas distribution. | Red Cross baskets for distribution in hospitals will be made up from con- tributions of candy and fruit. Miss Ossire, principal, an- | nounced her class will give & play based on Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” and that the whole school would meet in assembly and sing carols around the Christmas tree. The children will be accompanied by the association pianist, Mrs. Robert Thrush. Powell Elementary. At the last association meeting a demonstration of a French lesson was given to pupils of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, by Miss Catherine Gardi- ner of the Wilson Teachers’ College. | The study group met Monday. The | leader was Miss Ruby Nevins, from | the Hubbard School, who talked on “Kindergarten Children.” The association gave a Christmas party for the children of the school Friday afternoon. ‘Toys are being collected and re- paired by the older classes, and the first, second and third grades are mak- ing and filling stockings to be sent Qm the T. B. Hospital at Christmas e. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM The committee planning the an- nual supreme session met yesterday at the Washington Hotel. The com- mittee consists of: Don Morreco, gen- eral chairman; Mrs. Mazie Domderz. vice chairman; Miss Mary Mankir secretary; William A. Langley, treas urer; Mrs. Margaret Deegan, chair- man of the ways and means; Mr Craig, Loyalty Lodge d night for a Christmas party in North- east Masonic Temple. At the last ses- sion Comdr. Wilson Jones presidec. Sir Mark Copeland of Hope Lodgc presented his credentials as deputy su- | preme commander. Second nomina- tion of officers was held as follows: Commander, Mrs. Mary Wolfe; vic> | commander, Sir Hopper; marshal, Mrs. Ferris; chaplain, Mrs. Edus Wal- lach; master of ceremonies, Duvall Seaton; inside guard Mrs. Dorothy Seaton; outside guard, Mrs. Dorothy Craig; 18-month trustee, Al Green; scribe, Mrs, Eva Green; accountant, Mrs. Annie Nalley; treasurer, Mrs. Ethel Phythain. WOMAN’S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION A luncheon by National Review in the club rooms December 14, with Mrs. King, State fleld director, guest of honor, was followed by & review