The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-24

force, and popular member OF the Book
binders Union, has a fine ten-pound boy
at his handsome Brookland residence,
and is as proud of the new arrival as any
good citizen should be.
John Crutchett. assistant foreman Of
the Star. has the sympathy of his many
G. p. o. friends over the loss Of his son.
The necessity Of completing the print
Ing Of the old specifications by July
next has compelled the use of all the
linotypes that can be put on that work
and the consequent shifting OF a good
deal Of straight composition to the mon
otypes. The addition of about zoo a week
to the regular specification issues means
some hustling for both operators and
readers, and there is likely to be some
disappointment over not being able to see
the Nationals as often as some have an
ticipated
The Llttlest Girl" made famous
throughout the country by that fine
actor. Robert Hiniard. the chief at
traction OF the programme Manager
Phil Nachman has arranged for the
benefit performance OF the Columbia l0l
Athletic Association at National Rifles
Armory May next, VIII be produced un-
der the supervision Of Charles s. Hutter-
ly, whose rendition OF the chief character
Is said 10 be not much inferior TO Mr..
billiards.. William II. Bright will play
the part OF Van Bibber. F. #. Brooks the
part Of Davenport, and Master Leroy
Bright that Of the littlest girl
Frank Roderick. Of the proofroom, tells
good one he witnessed while on the
European trip he took couple Of years
ago. They were on one Of the Cook
tours. and a member Of the party pre-
pared great many letters. one ad-
dressed 10 himself at each Of the stops
they would make. which were confded
10 the purser OF the vessel with instruc-
tons TO deliver as addressed. but the
purser misunderstood and delivered the
whole batch AT the first landing.
Homer Melicll lost a much-prized match
safe during the week which was found
and returned by an honest man, George
Stuu.
Nebraska IS represented in the D. a r.
convention by Miss Mary Williams, a
former specification compositor, who met
with quite an ovation from her former
associates while visiting the proofroom
Wednesday.
The recital given by Miss Hazel CHS
holm at the Washington Club on Monday
evening was n splendid exhibition BY
this young and promising pianist Her
handling Of the compositions OF some Of
our best authors was well received by a
very large and appreCiative audience.
Capt Chisholm, Of the press reyisers'
force. may well feel proud OF the achieve
ments Of his daughter.
Miss May Davis has been transferred
from the press room 20 the postal card
section in the old building
Parson William Fantroy, press division,
has been passing the collection basket
for his church during the past week and
contributions have been generous and
freely given. The parson organized and
established this church at his home way
down in Old Virginia. and deserves much
credit for its flOurishing condition to-
day
The smiling countenauce Of George
Sparks is 10 be seen in the press d.
vision nowadays. where he is substituting
for W. II. Lentz, absent on a matrimonial
trip.
Andrew Parker, press division. reports
that his truck farm in the outskirts has
been but slightly damaged from the ef-
fects of the recent cold wave.
The beautifully expressed sentiment in
a note 10 the chapel Of the document sec
ton. returning thanks for a wreath pre-
scented on the occasion OF the recent be-
reavement Of Luther Woodward, was
keenly appreciated.
Foreman Charles Rudy says his force
Of linotype operators set 500 galleys Of
specification on Wednesday, besides a lot
of other work.
The addition OF quite a force Of copy
holders TO the proofroom from the mono-
type section has returned number OF
former familiar faces among them Joe
Kaufman, Scotty Young, WINS Davis, A.
J. Boyer. and others.
Thomas A. Bynum INDUCED IN a much
needed vacation from the arduous duties
OF the prOofroOm during the week.
FRESHMAN Bob Sullivan is breaking In
on the webs, and says It beats wrestling
with the troubles of the automatic feeders
all hollow.
Some miscreant has poisoned a number
of valuable dogs in BlOomingdale district
recently, and if he can witness the grief
OF the little boys and girls over the death
of two OF the victims Of his dastardly
act, fine setter dog named Leo. and a
fox terrier named Punch, who were the
playmates Of all the little ones around
First and streets without regret, he
is welcome to all the satisfaction he may
have gotten out Of his mean and con-
temptible act.
Iovf A.