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Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
VERMONT AVENUE

A progressive conversational was the
feature of the association meeting, YER
mont Avenue school, Tuesday. The
conclusions reached will be of interest
to all congress members.
care the children taking too many
distinct subjects in school?" was the
first subject. The consensus of opinion
was that the third grade might profit
ably give more time to reading and
writing, leaving arithmetic until the
fourth grade had been reached; there
after pursuing the latter study through
out all grades. This would cause
geometry to be eliminated from graded
schools and would be proper, according
to the decision.
pure Thinking" was discussed.
speakers declaring that prenatal in
fluence was one of the greatest factors
in producing a nation of pure-thinking
children. Mothers were urged to gain
the complete confidence of their chill
dren.
Under the third head the mothers
agreed that obedience is the great law
of life and that we cannot begin to
teach it to the children too early in
life. At first it may be followed from
compulsion, but soon it comes second
nature and a joy.
The interesting query, "How can the
mother most judiciously regulate the
child's spending money!" brought out
several differing opionions. Many
thought that an allowance was the best
way to teach judicious use of money,
but it was advocated that a child
should, if possible, earn the money eX-
pended for pleasures.
During the program Mrs. John
Abramson sang two numbers beauti-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
Society

IN HE Kirmess program was repeated
for the third time last night in
\ Temple Auditorium, and before
large and enthusiastic audience scored
another success for the participants
and those who have given SO literally
of their time and labor as patrons and
patronesses, adding materially to the
sum total in the excliequer to be divid-
de between the Assistance league and
the Los Angeles orphans home
Two new features are to be seen at
the matinee this afternoon, the first
being the Teddy Bears and French
Dolls, to be given by twenty-four chill
dren from the home, assisted by Lillian
May Kahn in her song and dance, MY
Pony Boy"
The second is the Yama Yama Girl,
by Miss Florence Norton, Miss Ber-
nice Marcher, Miss Mildred Baer Miss
Frances Newmark, Miss Rhea Cashe-
man, Mrs. Harry Nebenzahl and MISS
Irma Polaski.
These are only matinee attractions
and will not be repeated this evening.
The numbers to be given are the fol-
lowing;
Overture grand tableau and process
sion led by William May Garland, king
of the carnival French Dolls and Ted
dy Bears Cmatinee only; Yama Kama
Girl matinee only; the italian taran-
tella; Scotch reels and Highland filings;
Irish dances; 'tMy Fluffy Ruffles Maid
en-; dance of the seasons (Spring,
Summer, Autumn, winter; the polo
dance; intermission of thirty minutes;
Spanish dance; the bank clerks quin-
tet; Indian dances; Marsovtan dance.
-
The count of the vote for the fayor-
lite dance, the figures taken al Initi-
night showed that the Marsoyians
lead with S240 and the indian second
with 1853 votes. The other dances had
the following number of votes:
Tarantella dance, 800 votes; Scotch
dance, 6S1O; 1.-THE King" 10f; FLUFFY
Ruffies, 1920; Four Seasons, 720; Polo.
3120; Spanish, 2605; Bank Clerks quln-
tet, 160; Indians, 1040.
Tonight the winners will be made
known as soon as the count can be
made after the performance.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

Friday, at the home of Mrs. William
Port, jr
The East Second street association
will hold a sewing circle at the home
of Mrs G. S. Morley, 343 Gertrude
street, February "a.
Members of the Logan street assocla-
tion's emergency committee will meet
with Mrs. j. C. Roberts, 1920 North
Bonnie Brae street, Wednesday after
noon. M. c. Bettinger addressed the
association at its monthly meeting
Tuesday afternoon. The third grade
entertained.
Graduating exercises at the Thirty
sixth street school caused a postpone
ment of the association there until Feb
ruary 16. The emergency committee OF
the circle recently prepared forty-elght
garments for distribution.
Prof James H. Hoose of the u. ,: =
was speaker at the association meeting
Thirtieth street school, Wednesday, ad-
vising mothers as to the training OF
children. The association has raised
sufficient funds to wipe out the DEBT
incurred for playground apparatus.
The February meeting of the Gran,
school Parent Teacher association o.
Hollywood will be held at the nome OF
Mrs. J. Fl. Ruff, Harold way anc
Hartford street, next Friday at S:ll
D. m. Subject, "a Boys Club"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
SALAMANDER-FISH MISSING
LINK FOUND BY BIOLOGIST

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Feb. 4-If
DR.. John Haseman, who is on an ex-
ploring expedition for the Carnegie
institute of Pittshurg, into the wilds
of South America, has found what
scientists believe he has, the greatesI
discovery in zoology since the days OF
the Alexander Humboldt expedition
has but recently been made by tho
former Indiana university graduate.
According to a dispatch received
today by DR.. Karl Eigemann, head or
the state university geological Depart
ment, DIR. Haseman has discovered
and is in possession of specimen or
animal life which is the missing link
between the salamander and tho fish,
At the junction of the Rio Negro
and the Amazon rivers, near Manos.
Brazil, in South America, the explorer
for the Carnegie institute says he re-
Gently discovered a fish with rudi-
mentary legs and feet, the nearest
relative of which that is known to the
scientific world today being the lett
bosinen," which was discovered in
South America sixty years ago iii ono
of the tributaries of the Amazon river.
Few details of the discovery nave
been received in America, and Dr.
Eigemann, who is a recognized au-
thority on fish, says that If Haseman
has what he believes he has 1t viii be
the greatest discovery in zoology made
within the last ten years. DR.. Hase-
man left the United States on his
present expedition into South America
in August 1907.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
AUTOMOBILE RIDE

A novel method of raising funds for
very worthy purpose is to be pur-
sued by the ladies' auxiliary, U. S. c.,
this afternoon, when a progressive
automobile ride viii be the program,
the general public and tourists es-
pecially being invited. -
The procession will start from the
First Methodist church, corner Hill
and Sixth streets. at l. p. m. the
party first will visit "The Bivouac,
Wiltshire boulevard, to view rare fresco
paintings of old California, war relics
and mementoes. Next will be a recep--
ton and introduction of celebrities at
the residence of Mrs. Walter II. Fisher,
3043 Wiltshire boulevard.
Mrs. DR.. W. w. Beckett Will enter.
naintings and statuary at her resi-
dence. The Indian exhibit, home and
foreign curos. at the home Of Of Mrs. Nj IA; A
hold the attention of the touring party
for a half hour
A recital at the college Of music U.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
RECIPROCITY CLUB

Vital questions of the day, especially
those affecting childhood and woman
hood, were discussed at the February
luncheon of the Reciprocity club Tues
day.
Johanna Won Wagner of the housing
commission of Los Angeles gave the
principal address of the day. in which
she considered some of the home con-
ditions surrounding the foreign women
Of the city. The speaker finds that
there is much fundamental work still
remaining to be done, and emphasized
the necessity for personal touch and
service. The Importance of read
justment of economic questions was
urged for the purpose of improving
general social conditions.
Other speakers were Deaconess Brad
ley, coworker with Rev. Dana Bartlett
since the establishment of the Beth
lehem mission, and DR.. Kate Waller
Barrett, president OF the National
Florence Crittenton mission, and vice
president of the National Congress of
Mothers.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
HOOPER AVENUE

At the me ting of the Hooper Avenue
School association Wednesday DIR. Jes-
sic A. Russell, in a talk, declared that
more fruit and less meat in school
lunches meant brighter scholars. Mrs.
Ella Ross, an elocutionist, read "The
Green Mountain Justice" and Mrs. e..
j. Lewis, vocal teacher, sang. The
school orchestra, well trained or
ganization, also played. The program
delighted the members present.
Committees reported much work on
hand. The activity of the association
is being felt in the district. The emer-
gency committee is making q plea for
clothing at present. A needy family
which suffered the loss of home and
entire contents by fire recently, must
be cared for by the association. All
donations may be sent to Mrs. E.
Pruett, 1343 East Fifty-fifth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
For YOUR SCRAP BOOK

Here are additional lists of officials
who go to make up the California Con-
gress of Mothers. The Herald will
publish one or more of these commit
tees each week. They are of value;
save them.
The advisory board is as follows;
Dr. George f. Bovard. president U. s. c.,
sol West Thirty fourth street.
Dr.. T.. C, Moore, superintendent Los Angeles
schools, Security building, Fifth and Spring.
Thomas Newlin. president Whittier college,
Whittier POI South Washington.
David Starr Jordan, president Leland STAN
ford university.
DR.. Alexis f. Lange, state university, Berke-
ley
Hon. Edward Hyatt, superintendent public
instruction, Sacramento
Mrs. oliver C. Bryant, 956 Eden avenues;
phone 1886.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, 11O1 West Adams;
phone 24217.
Mrs. w. j. Washburn. 1000 Pasadena avenue;
phone 315T7.
Mrs. Stewart Lobinger, 511 Miami street, Los
Angeles; phone 5l2sS
The board of council:
Mrs. A. b. Glass, $40 Benton way; phone
5S6l4
Mrs. H. w. Creyelng, S72 East Forty second
street; phone South 722.
NJ c. Bettinger, board of education, Security
building phone Broadway 50Se.
j. b. Millard, 63S Alvarado.
Miss Helen Matthewson, 2l00 La Sale ave-
nue; phone West $50.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
EAST SECOND STREET

One of the Los Angeles associations,
which is making great strides, is that
of the East Second street school. The
committees have reported progress con-
stantly during the past year and plans
have been made for fresh actlvitleS.
At the regular monthly meeting held
Thursday DR.. H. B. Brown was the
speaker. He interested mothers deeply
with helpful suggestions regarding the
care of children. The sixty-three mem
bers present expressed their full ap-
probation of the timely address.
The literary and musical program
was as follows: Piano and solo, Guy
Morley and Harry Morley; plano solo'
John Stewart; recitation, DeIa MAI
fin. piano solo, Alma Wolhfarth; reci-
tation, Myrtle Thayer; piano solo,
Hazel Beason; reading, Ethel Strang.
Refreshments were served by MIS-
b. III. Little and Mrs. Ida St. Clair
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
SMALL BRANCHES
SHOWING ACTIVITY
MOTHERS CONGRESS P0PU-
LAR SUCCESS
CIRCLES IN NEEDY DISTRICTS
CONSTANTLY AT WORK
Rose Hill Is Striking Example of What
Can Be Done with the Co.
Operation of. School
Teachers

HI o the remarkable activity of the
smaller branches of the Mothers
II Congress is due, in no slight
measure. the success of that great or
ganization.
AS a matter of fact, many of the
Parent-Teaeher associations of small
memberships are very strong links in
the powerful chain. They exist in dis
tricts of scattered residences or where
the school buildings are limited in ca
pacity. However, these same sections
have their full quota of boys and
girls who are forced to work to lend
support to needy families; there are
always to be found widows and other
women suffering from adversely and
needing aid and sympathy.
The friendship Of women engaged in
the great work for which the Women 8
Congress stands is telling factor in
securing the confidence and activities
of the poorer classes. But each circle
in the needy districts is composed Of
mothers who are up and doing almost
every day in the year for the COM
fort and relief of others.
A striking example of this class OF
circles is that which eo-operates with
the teachers of Rose Hill school. AL
though but three months old, the or
ganization is a very active one ana
is thriving from the inception of the
circle, faithfully and efficiently. a
number of families of the district have
been aided and most generous dona-
tions have been made by the workers
and their friends.
The Rose Hill school is q temporary
building for the primary classes and
is ungraded. The older pupils OF the
district attend the Gates street school.
The mothers of the latter children nee
essarily give their support to the as
sociation connected with the school
their boys and girls attend.
Despite this division, the Rose Hill
association has made up for lack OF
numbers by the energetic pursuit OF
the work which was plentiful when
they entered the new field. At Christ
mas the poor of the district were all
made happy by the mothers and their
gifts. The circle has met and seWed
Regularly in order to supply garments
needed by the many unfortunate moth
ers. boys and girls. The circle has
enlarged upon its field of activities
constantly. -,
Soon a public meeting will be called
by the association, when the results
of work by the organization will be
shown to attending mothers, fathers
and others of the section. A cup ana
saucer shower will also be held as
soon as plans can be perfected. There
are families in the district which need
china badly.
Our women are not only workers.
they also are boosters, and we are
proud of them" said the energetic
secretary, Mrs. A. Lord, DUNG a talk
regarding the circle.
Officers of the Parent-Teacher asso-
citation of the Rose Hill school are;
Mrs. J. ]. Weeks, president; Mrs. j.
u, Norwood, first vice president; Mrs.
{. Daniels, second vice president; Mrs.
L. Simondy, treasurer; Mrs. A. Lord,
secretary; Mrs. c. Daniels, press rep
resentatiYe.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
sIxTY-sIxTH STREET

The emergency committee of this as
sociation will give an afternoon social
tea" Wednesday next at the residence
of the chairman, Mrs. George Alexan-
der 146 East Sixty-seventh street. The
object is to swell the committees fund
The association of the Sixty-sixth
Street school, which was organized
October %, 1909 by Mrs. c. c. Noble
with eighteen charter members has
grown remarkably and is doing most
effective, work. The officers are: Mrs.
Fred F. Auer, president; Mrs. B. Nc
Lain, secretary, and Mrs. Athenons,
treasurer. The circle meets the third
Friday in each month.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
JEFFERSON STREET

The emergency committee of the JEFF
ferson Street association has decided to
raise funds through the manufacture
of silkoline comforts Members of the
bodv will meet once each week to sew.
1t is expected that many orders will
be received as the comforts will be sold
at very small profit. The announce
ment was made at the regular meeting
Wednesday.
There was a fine showing at the ses-
sion, 151 members and friends being
present. The Glee club sang and chill
dren of the sixth grade assisted ad-
mirably in the program Mrs. Perclval
Gerson read a paper upon an import
ant subject, regarding the advice or
mothers to their children in order to
guard them from temptations of life.
A pleasing incident of the meeting
was the selection of the School Glee
club for services at the graduating ex-
ercises of the Polytechnic high school.
The club will sing during the program.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
AFFINITY NO TRUE CAUSE
FOR DIVORCE, SAYS RABBI

Speaking last night on the subject
"Affinities" at the synagogue of the Con-
eregatIon sinal West Twelfth and Va
lencia streets, DIR. Isididore Myers de-
nounced bitterly the modern evil of d.
vorce for tho purpose of allowing the
husband or wife to marry an affinity"
He pronounced such divorce the
greatest act of selfishness ON the part of
the man or woman seeking to bring 1t
about. Pleading for higher regard for
the sacredness OF marriage and parent
hoods, he urged that no sanction at all
be granted the theory that the discovery
of an "affinity" justifies tho breaking of
the marriage bond.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
Club News
noBERT wArcHoRN, forme

n nOBERT WATCHORN, formerly
X commissioner of immigration at
~ Ellis island, addressed a large
and appreciative audience of the Fri
day Morning club members and friends
yesterday on the problems of immigra-
ton confronting the United States
within the next ten years
Mr.. Watchorn advocates the open
door guarded by per laws. For the
Pacific coast, soon to face a foreign
population entering through Panama
canal he advocates a ''preYentitarium"
in the place of a sanitarium, in other
words, advises that measures be adopt
ed now looking to the housing and en-
ployment of these strangers, thus doing
away in advance of all possibility of
a crowded slum district and poverty
stricken dependents upon the munich
pality.
Mrs. Florence Collins Porter will con-
duct a round table Wednesday after
noon at the Cosmos club. The Shake
speare class will meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. II. C. Cover leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
FOURTEENTH STREET

DR.. Laura Bennett gave mothers of
the association of this school valuable
advice during her talk on Food" at
the meeting Thursday. A special fea-
ture was a program by clever infants
from the first grade. The tots sang
delightfully."- and gave exercises which
were fully appreciated. Virginia Boose
rendered a vocal solo and the school
glea club sang twice. Florence Mead
ows gave reading. Refreshments
were served in the lunch room.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mrs.
Cyrus Boose for the donation OF two
dozen cups and saucers in addition to
other necessities.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
UNION AVENUE

Mrs. Judge Curtis Wilbur. Mrs, DR.:
w. A. Lamb and Mrs H. S. Waddell
were guests of honor at special meet
ing of the Union Avenue School asso~
citation, called by the president, Mrs
Stephen Mahood, 1866 West First street.
Wednesday afternoon.
The purpose of the session was to
discuss in detail phases of the great
work being carried on by the congress
and to exchange helpful ideas. 1t was
a most profitable meeting for the two
score women present. The guests were
called upon for instructive talks. Mrs.
Waddell outlined the work of the
mutual benefit committee, and Mrs
Wilbur drew practical illustrations
from the work in the Cambria street
association. A number of teachers
from the school also participated in
the discussions. After the session
luncheon was served.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICE

Members of all associations and cir
cles are requested TO meet Mrs. II. c.
Waddell. chairman of the state mu-
tlal benefit committee, in the commit
tee room, second floor of the chamber
of commerce, Monday afternoon at
o'clock.
Special plans for enlargement of the
splendid work pursued by this commit
tee will be presented. Among other
things it is proposed to formulate a
recipe book having to do with lunches
for children. This will be carefully
prepared by experienced cooks or the
organization, published and sold. 1t
will be of great value to every parent.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

were as follows: EsfEaf1ria N. Arbogast,
Cecil GARDENER Bills, Clarence A. Gro
teau, Elizabeth Johanna Ebert, Grace
I. Ebert, Elsie lola Ebright, Tracy
Fulton, Norma b. Goodwin, Tommy
Harding, Edgar Gray Hull, Sherman
Carl Kriewald, Louise M. lie Page,
Hilda M, Lindskog, Blanche r. Matt
land, Catherine e. McConkey, Edith
Frances McGahan, Mildred Moore,
Elizabeth Carol O'Connor, John L.
Phillips, Elinor Claire Risdon, James
S. Sharpe, Fay E. Snider, Bernard st.
Clair, Helen M. Stewart, Lucy A.
Street, Arthur r. Wilson.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
NATIONAL CONGRESS MEET

Parent-Teaeher associations and
other branches are making prepara-
tions for the convention of the national
congress to be held in Denver during
the coming June.
Many circles of Los. Angeles have
decided to send delegates, and a large
representation from the entire state is
hoped for officers of various branches
are urged to interest their members in
this movement. California is the BAN
ner state of the national congress and
should scintillate at the convention.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
RREEn srREEr SCHOOL

More than fifty women met at the
regular monthly meeting OF the circle
Thursday. Reports from various COM
mittees showed splendid progress dur
ing the past four weeks. There is more
taken $50 in the treasury. An even 100
members are on the list, making the
organization one of the banner circles
Of the city.
The social committee reported plans
for an evening meeting at stones hall
March 8, at which time DR.. Il. c. Moore
will deliver an address. A goood
musical program also will be given and
refreshments will be served. 1t Is
hoped that many fathers will be added
to the membership.
During the meeting a question box
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
HOME TALENT PROGRAM

A home talent program will be pre-
sented at the clubhouse of Echo Park
Fairgrounds Saturday evening. Music,
readings and skit by the Cummock
school students will be on the program.
No admission is charged for these en-
tertainments the object being to in
terest parents and friends in the work.
Echo Fairgrounds are becoming a rec
reation center of which the Second
ward Is proud,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
GRADUATES RECEPTION

The graduating class of the Union
Avenue school was delightfully."- enter
tanned last evening by members of the
BS class at a reception in the home Of
June Rose Sehalwitz, 227 South Union
avenue.
The parlors were prettily decorated
for the occasion, and the seventeen
guests enjoyed themselves to the ut
most. The refreshments were provided
by the BS hosts, the boys purchasing
the candies and the girls skillfully pre-
pairing the cakes and dainties.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

The Herald is not receiving full volun-
tary reports of meetings and occur
rences from Parent Teacher associations
and Child Study circles. The useful
ness of this department, published every
Saturday morning, depends upon the
faithfuIness of officials in sending in all
information possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

S. c.. will be next on the program,
after which a chicken dinner will be
served in the university dining hall
The regular meeting of the auxiliary
has been postponed until the first Fri
day in March because of the automo-
bile ride
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
NINTH STREET SCHOOL

'The Relation Existing Between
Parent and Child" was the highly in
structive subject discussed by Cath
crime Pierce Wheat before the associa-
tion of the Ninth Street school Wednes-
day. Mrs. L. L. Bricker, president of
the organization, was in the chair. In
addition to remarks by two members of
the faculty Doris Haight rendered a
piano solo and Helen Korngot recited.
The attendance was large. This circle
is making steady progress In its work.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

was conducted, resulting in many help
full suggestions. Plans were also dis
cussed for aiding the mutual benefit
committee of the congress, and COM
mittee was appointed in connection
Herewith. It will meet at the cham
ber of commerce Monday afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
BOY PROPHET RETURNS

Archie J. Inger, the "boy prophet"
has returned to Los Angeles following
an extended tour of the southern part
of the state and will speak in Mann
moth hall Sunday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05

The large and enthusiastic audience
which gathered at 517 South Broadway
Yesterday afternoon to listen to Nine
Willman's lecture had nothing but
words of praise for this eminent au-
thority on Proper Corsetry, The many
nernlexing questions of Proper Sitting,
Poise, Carriage, Symmetry of Form
were well handled and were instructive
to all who heard them. One woman was
heard to remark: u have learned more
this afternoon in regard to perfect
health and dress than would be pos
sible in a whole years study" Nine.
WiIlman not only tells you how and
why, but fully shows you every de-
tail in the correct corseting OF the hui
man form to bring out the best lines
of beauty and symmetry of form. Call
any day at SIT South Broadway, room
400, and Nine. Willmen will gladly an
swer any and all questions.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-05
JESUIT FATHER OPENS RETREAT

Rev. Father Kavanaugh, S. j., of
Santa Barbara opened a retreat for
the Young Ladies' sodality of st. Pat
rick's church last Thursday, to close
Sunday morning. The services are
being largely attended.