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Evening star., 1915-02-07

Mrs Monroe Luchs returned to her
home in New York Thursday after a
visit in town as the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney H. Reizenstein.
Mrs Marshall has had to cancel all
of her social engagements for the next
few days, and is confined TO her apart
1nent at the Shoreham with a heavy
cold. Mrs Marshall has suffered from
the attack for a week. but this morn
ing her physician ordered her to keep
to her room until he got the sich-
ness under control
Miss Rita Nussbaum is the guest of
friends in Baltimore.
Mrs. Leonard We'll, who has been
spending the winter in town. left for a
visit to Philadelphia and New York
during the past week
Mrs Wise of Harrisonburg. Va.
formerly Miss Helen Goldsmith, is the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S.
Goldsmith, 1929 Ontario place.
Miss Rose Stern of Braddock Heights.
Md. left for Richmond. Va. to be the
guest of Mr. and Mrs Milton Blumberg,
after short stay in town with friends.
Mrs. Albert GottIieb of Patchogue, l..
J.. formerly Miss Muriel Rappaport. is
the guest of her parents, Mr. and MIS-
j. L. Rappaport, HOS Columbia road.
Miss Addie Dannenberg has returned
TO her home in Baltimore after visit
in town with friends.
Mrs. Eugene Young of Beverly
Courts was at home informally Wednes-
day afternoon
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
Club was entertained last week Thurs
day by Mrs. Samuel j. Steinberser OF
the Louisiana.
Mrs. Sigmund Kann of Baltimore was
a visitor in town during the week.
Mrs. Joseph l. Saks of New York,
formerly of this city. was the guest OF
relatives in town for a short stay dur
ing the week
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Ney have re-
turned TO hr home in Harrisonburg.
Va. after a stay in town with reia-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Ganss will be
at home Thursday evening. February
H. from to 10. at their new home,
3711 Jenifer street, Chevy Chase.
The Misses Rena and Dora Darner
were guests of relatives for short
stay during the week en- route to their
home in Newport News, Va, from New
York.
MIS- ->dllitH NlcPil4dHli VI iooiSiihOAS
has been spending the past ten days in
town as the guest of Mrs. A E. Felser.
Miss Gladys Mayer has been the
guest of Mrs. Lee Loeb of Baltimore for
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Smith and young
daughter, Clara, are visiting friends
in Savannah, Co, where the latter will
remain month
Mrs \. Kuhn has returned to- her
home on Belmont street from a several
weeks stay in Richmond, Va.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained this week by Mrs Sol
Minister at her home on Ontario place
Two tables of bridge were played and
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and Mrs. E. Ayers. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brennan, Mrs. Tansley. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Chester. Mr.. and Mrs. G. B
Gartrell. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edmonds. Mr.
and Mrs. D. Langley, Mr.. James Boyle
Miss Hettie Krouse. Mr.. and Mrs. jain,
idan. Misses Lizzie and Alice Kelly,
Mrs McAllister. Misses Mary and Jose
phine Mulcahey. Miss Katie Kelly, DR..
Knealey. Miss Clara Kelly. Miss Marie
McAllister, Mrs. Ruppertus, Mr.. W.
Ruppertus, Mrs. NJ. Fitch and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Smith, Mr. Bernard Ed
monds, Mr.. and Mrs. Riley, Mr.. H Ros-
ser. Mrs. E. Campbell, Master Roy
monds and John Chester Brady.
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A Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Brady celebrated
the twenty-f1fth anniversary of their
wedding at their home, 25 N street
northwest. Thursday evening last. The
house was tastefully decorated in green
and white, while punches of cut flow
ers adorned each mantel. The music
was rendered by Miss Hettie Krouse,
Ray Hart and Walter Krouse. The cou-
pie received numerous presents of sill
yer and cut glass and at a late hour
supper was served.
The participants and the guest list
numbered the following: Mgr. Russell
of St Patricks Church, Father Nc
Donnell of st. Aloysius Church, Mr..
and Mrs Dennis Chester, Miss NJ. II.
Mccarthy. Mrs. Margaret Horn, Mr..
and Mrs. McWhinney. Mrs. Garvey, Mr..
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Plans for Hospital Bazaar.

The board of lady managers of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pital is making arrangements for its
annual spring bazaar. which will be
held at the Raleigh Hotel April 13
and IA. In addition to the usual at
fractions of this fete many novel fea-
lures will be introduced this year.
The annual election of officers of the
board, which was recently held, re-
suited as follows: Mrs. David Meade
Lea, president; Mrs. William H. Fox,
first vice president; Mrs. Edward J.
Stellwagen. second vice president; Mrs
Faber Stevenson, recording secretary:
Mrs. Alexander L. Pope, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. John NJ. Mckinney
treasurer; Mrs. William B. Trott, as
sistant treasurer: Miss Fannie Gillis,
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Fort Myer Notes.

Although Fort Myer was a sheet of
, Ice Sunday. that did not interfere with
the number Of callers at the home of
the chief Of stan. Mrs. Scott received
in the large drawing room and Miss
Scott presided at the tea table. Gen.
Scott was present to greet old friends
and to meet new ones.
Gen. Leonard Wood arrived from New
York Monday to inspect the post. He
remained overnight as the guest of the
chief of staff and Mrs. Scott.
The 5th Cavalry Band gave its usual
istration building. These concerts
listed men. but have proved so delight
full that they are now attended by the
entire post. This band is one of the
finest in the service. due to the up-to-
date methods of the adjutant, Capt.
Duncan Elliot, who commands the
band. in connection with his many
other duties.
After the concert an informal dance
followed at the Officers Club.
Wednesday morning Lieut.. Milliken
ture on ''The European War; at the Y.
NJ. c. A Hall.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Paine. Sd Field Artil-
lery, are now settled in Quarters IS.
Mrs. Paine's mother, Mrs. Cameron. is
spending the winter with her.
Mrs. Northrup Jones entertained
Wednesday at beautifully appointed
luncheon in honor of Miss Beulali
Chambers. The color scheme for this
pretty affair was yellow and white.
Tulips and narcissus adorned the table
and the candles burned under yellow
shades. The luncheon guests were
Miss Chambers, Mrs. Hugh L. Scott,
Mrs. Charles Menoher and Mrs. c. R.
Day. Later in the afternoon Miss
Chambers and Mrs Jones gave an in
Lieut.. and Mrs. Olmstead left for their
new station. New York city, a few
days ago.
Lieut. and Mrs. F. W. Honeycutt are
recent arrivals and will occupy the
quarters formerly occupied by Lieut..
Olmstead
The many friends of Lieut. and Mrs
Burleson are sorry to hear that they
are to take station at West Point at the
expiration of Lieut.. Burleson's four
months leave.
Mrs. William Murray Connell has an
attractive guest from Plattsburg, N. Y,
Miss Barber. Several affairs have al
ready been given in her honor.
Lieut. Bethel Simpson. Sd Field Artil-
lery, has returned from a months
leave, spent with Mrs. Simpson in
Asheville. and brings back encourag-
ing reports of the latters convalescence
from her recent illness.
Mrs. Sturges, wife of the new quar-
termaster. gave a bridge, followed by
tea. Thursday afternoon, in honor Of
the visiting young ladies, Miss Febiger
and Miss Barber. The dainty prizes
were won by Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Donnelly
and Mrs. Haight. At a very attractive
tea table Mrs. Glasgow served salad
and Mrs. Haight tea.
Mrs. Philip H. Sheridan had a beau
t1ful luncheon for eight, in honor of
her guest, Miss Febiger. Thursday. The
guests invited to meet Miss Febiger
were Mrs. James Wadsworth. Mrs.
Nathaniel Francais. Mrs. Walter Howe,
Miss Seargent and the Misses Sheridan.
The drill Friday was well attended
among the notable persons present be-
ing the Italian ambassador. The tea
dance that followed at the administra-
tion building was a most enjoyable
event. 1t was cavalry day. Mrs. Nor
rison. wife of Lieut.. Morrison, 5th Cav
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The College Women S Club.

The College Women's Club will meet
at the Raleigh Hotel tomorrow from 4
to o'clock.
MI. Alfred H. Brooks will give an
illustrated lecture on Alaska.
Mrs. Louis w. Austin, chairman Of
section fourteen of the club. will be as
sisted in receiving by Miss Elijah n
v. Brown, the president, and by Mrs.
harrison Stidham, Mrs. L. B. Rosa, Mrs
Philip ;. Smith, Mrs. Suzanne NJ Ham.
Mrs. Eugene Merritt, Mrs. f. b. pyle.
Mrs. Herbert d. Brown. Mrs. William
3. Hervy, Mrs. c. w. Kanolt, Mrs. G.
w. Pimper. Mrs. Edna Elder, Mrs. T.
Z. Robertson. Mrs. J. w. Bagley. Mrs
F. w. Ashley. Mrs. S. n. Barker. Mrs.
d. r. Harper. Mrs. E. h. Stevens. Mrs.
Alfred H Brooks and Misses Wood.
Ra Der, Lowe and Wallace
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Dinner at Palmer Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elra c. Palmer enter
tanned a few friends at their home. 126
Seaton place northwest, Thursday
night, in honor Of Mr. and Mrs Theron
H Steen. Others present were Mrs.
Ira F. Hobbs, Miss Beatrice Allpress,
Mrs. H. ]. Lueders, Harry Lueders,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Steen and Miss
Mary Holland.
Mr.. T. H. Steen departs February
Is for Vienna. Austria, where he will
become a member Of the United States
embassy. TO which post he has been
recently appointed.
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airy, was hostess. The table decors-
ton was a dainty centerpiece OF yellow
jonquils and the candles burned under
yellow shades. Mrs. Glasgow and Mrs.
Smith served tea at either end of the
table. Mrs c. r. Day received with
Mrs. Morrison. Several ladies OF the
post dispensed the refreshments and
all voted that it was an exceedingly
pretty dance.
Mrs. Stockton OF Princeton is the
guest OF her parents. the Chief of stag
and Mrs. Scott
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house. Mrs. William Inlay Of Raymond
ems Club of Chevy Chase at its next
meeting. Mr.. and Mrs Charles l.
Frailey were hosts at dinner at the
Chevy Chase Club the past week. On
account Of the death OF her father.
Mrs. Adkins will not entertain the
ladies of the Chevy Chase Crittenton
Circle next Tuesday. but Mrs Vernon
E. Hodges of East Kirke street will
act as the hostess to the circle at her
home Tuesday. February 9. at 9: 30 pm.
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Easter Monday Dance.

A tea dance will be given at Rausch-
er's Easter Monday. April S. for the
benefit of the National Homeopathic
Hospital. The dancing from 5 to Z
o'clock, will be preceded by bridge. and
the arrangement for tables is in charge
of Mrs. II. II. Hawxhurst,' 1884 Con-
necticut avenue. Mrs. l.. D. Swormstedt,
No. Thomas Circle. and Mrs. J. H
BranSon, 1923 Massa chusettS avenue
comprise the ticket committee.
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Washington Alliance Meeting.

Women will holds its regular monthly
meeting Tuesday. February 9, at 2:3O
p-m.. in the vestry of Eighth Street
Temple, when the following interesting
program has been arranged:
Mr.. Henry F. Hollis will make an
address, Mr.. Gus Karger will give some
personal "reminiscences" and Mrs
Paul Blyden and Mrs. Levi H. David
will render piano duets. The social
will conclude the meeting.
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with various linens given her by her
many girl friends A pleasant evening
was spent playing games and music,
after which refreshments were served.
Those present were Misses Nettie
Fitzgerald, Minnie Stubener, Nina and
Bertha Sharswood. Lulu and Josephine
Robertson. Irene and Elsie Yost, Anna
She'd. Elizabeth kiefer and Edna Boyd,
Mrs Philip Crossfied, Mrs. Stewart
Carter, Mrs. William Hough, Mrs. VIII
liam Lepley. Mrs William Robertson and
Mrs NJ F. Mangum-
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Gone to Boston.

Mrs. Thomas C. Thacher, wife of Rep
resentative Thacher of Massachusetts,.
left for Boston few days ago to attend
the marriage of her daughter. which takes
place at Trinity Church, Boston. Febru-
ary 13. and therefore will not be at home
February 9 or 16.
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A Linen Shower.

Tuesday evening. February 2, linen
shower was given to Miss Edith B. Man.
gum by Miss Louise e. Boyd at her home.
33S 11th street southeast Miss Mangum
was showered in an attractive manner
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a tea was served from an attractive
table during the afternoon.
Mrs. Samuel Reoness of Philadelphia
is the guest of her parents, Mrs. and
Mrs. Morris Gusdorf, 2429 18th street
northwest
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Rubbing It In.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wife-I recall our courtship days.
those blissful days.
The Brute-When I was in a blissful
daZe.
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On a Visit Here.

Mrs Henry J. Porter, jr., of Bir-
mingham. Ala, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. John NJ. Culp. 1855 Q street.
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treasurer emeritus; Mrs. Watson F.
Clark. Mrs. William Dove. Mrs. Edward
M Mix. Mrs. 1. w. Estes and Mrs. Bur-
ton Ross, members of the house com.
mittee.
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Visiting His Mother.

Mr.. William Butterworth Of Moline
ILL.,, who was a delegate to the annual
meeting of the National Chamber of Com
merce, is spending the balance of the week
with his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Butter
worth, at the Wyoming.
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At Home to Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Swanson have
taken an apartment at the Alston. and
will be pleased to see their friends.
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Wednesday evening for Miss Violet
Lovett of Edgely. Pa. who is the guest
afternoon Mrs. Jordon chaperoned a
party of friends to the drill at Fort
Myer in honor of Miss Lovett.
Miss Helen Molster was hostess for
the Brookland Junior Five Hundred
most enjoyable. An extra table was
provided for guests, who were Miss
Anna Keynes of New York city, Mrs.
David White of Medina, N. Y; Miss
Margaret Marean and Miss Jean Mol
ster. The first prize was won by Miss
Edna Julien, the second by Mrs. Roche
and the guest prize by Mrs. White.
Elaborate refreshments were served at
the close of the evening.
The members of the Brookland Bridge
Club were guests of Mrs. Charles NC
Carthy Tuesday afternoon. The first
prize was won by Miss Francene Marean
and the second by Mrs Louis Julien.
Mrs. David White of Medina, n Y, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Henry
and Miss Tessie Henry.
Mrs. Arthur Wilson of West Point,
MY, is spending some time with Mrs
]. H. Brooks.
Among the social affairs in honor of
Miss Marie Woodward, whose marriage
to Mr.. Eugene Sanchez will take place
in the chapel of the Dominican Fa-
thers next Wednesday evening, was
white bridal shower given by one of
the bridesmaids, Miss Amy Langley,
at her home in Takoma Park, and a
Valentine silk stocking shower given
by Mrs. w. Don Lundy in her apart
ment at the Pasadena. Mrs. Lundy's
color scheme of red and white was
very prettily carried out, and the ap-
propriate favors were dainty cupids.
Mrs. Charles A. Johnson of 2S37 18th
street northeast entertained the Friday
Afternoon Sewing Club at it's last
meeting.
The choir of the Brookland Baptist
Church met with Mrs. Charles A. John
son Saturday evening.
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Congressional Club.

The Congressional Club has sent out
cards for a reception with dancing
the evening of Monday, February is.
at $50.
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Brookland.

The Brookland Y. M. P. Card Club
was recently entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Luton of Fort Drive, East
Brookland, and the Phunny Phelows'
Club met with Mr.. Luton Wednesday
evening last.
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Gone to New Mexico.

Mrs. Eugene Carr left the city yester.
day. going to New Mexico to visit her
son for the rest of the season.
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Back After Long Absence.

Mrs. Reuben B. Clark has returned to
this city after an absence Of two years,
and is at Stopeleigh Court.
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The American Bible Society last year
circulated 5,251.170 Bibles. breaking
all records.
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Small Dance.

Mrs. Harper Of 18th street has out
cards for small dance Tuesday, Febru-
airy 9.
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Mrs. Clarence Wood and daughter
Virginia are home from an extended
visit at Youngstown, Ohio.
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Visiting and Visited.

Miss Pauline Hedian, who has been
visiting Mrs. N. W. Pomeroy of New
York, has returned home.
Mrs. Sarah A. Bunyea Of 1906 A street
southeast has returned home, after
spending ten days in Philadelphia with
her son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan c. Lane.
Miss Elsie A. Sheetz of Richmond is
the guest of her aunt. Mrs. j. Eugene
Curtis, 401 Hobart place.
Miss Helen ]. Sheckels. $500 9th
street northwest, left yesterday to visit
her brother-in-law and sister. Capt. and
Mrs. Joseph Edward Bastion. at Fort
Porter. Buffalo. N. Y. for a stay OF
about two months.
Mr.. and Mrs. xura Case of Seattle.
Wash, are visiting their brother, H. c.
Forney and family, on saith street
northwest.
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Miss Ruby Schwier gave a reception
Wednesday evening for Miss Violet
Lovett of Edgely. Pa. who is the guest
OF Mr: and Mrs W. H. Jordan Friday
afternoon Mrs. Jordon chaperoned
party of friends to the drill at Fort
Myer in honor of Miss Lovett.
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Mrs. Arthur Wilson of West Point
MY. is spending some time with Mrs
]. H. Brooks
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Mrs. David White of Medina, n Y, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Henry
and Miss Tessie Henry.
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The members of the Brookland Bridge
Club were guests of Mrs Charles NC
Carthy Tuesday afternoon. The first
prize was won by Miss Francene Marean
and the second by Mrs Louis Julien.
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Mr.. and Mrs A. J. Smith and young
daughter Clara, are visiting friends
in Savannah. Co, where the latter will
remain a month.
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Personals.

Mrs. Monroe Luchs returned to her
home in New York Thursday after a
visit in town as the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney II. Reizenstein.
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Mrs. \. Kuhn has returned to- her
home on Belmont street from several
weeks stay in Richmond, Va
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club
was entertained this week by Mrs Sol
Minister at her home on Ontario place
Two tables OF bridge were played and
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BENEFIT WILL AID KIDDIES.
Luncheons VIII Be Held by Episco-
pal Home Next Week.

The annual luncheons for the benefit OF
the Episcopal Home for Children will
be held on Wednesday and Thursday OF
next week in the old Masonic Temple,
Ninth and F streets Every Episcopal
church in the District is expected to
assist at this luncheon. Mrs. William
Scantlebury has charge Of the distrib-
ution Of tickets
Edward Blaine. chairman of a spe-
cial committee Of the Public Improve
ment Association OF Congress Heights, is
trying 10 secure night sessions in the
pun school These. IL is said. are
greatly needed. especially because Of the
large number OF young people employed
at the Government Hospital for the In
sane and steel plant. who would take
advantage of such a course.
The Highland Athletic Club is to re-
peat its minstrel entertainment in George
town on the evening of November l9 for
the benefit OF the Grace Church. Will
lam Scantlebury will be in charge OF the
production.
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There are evidences OF a Prehistoric
race which lived in Oklahoma
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BALD HEADED?
step IN, Sir!
Shiny Pate Is Open Sesame
to Food Show Portals
Tonight.
TO WELD TAPE MEASURE
Ticket Collectors Will Measure Barren
Patches-School Kids" Enter
Free This Afternoon.
TO WELD TAPE MEASURE
When is a man baIdheaded?

When is a man baldheaded?
When the shiny. polished portion of hi,
Uranium Is three inches or more In diam.
eter.
The question was asked by the ticket
collectors at the food show being con.
Quoted at Convention Hall. The answer
was given by Perry p. Patrick. manager
of the show.
And the question was asked for tni,
reason:
Baldheaded men are to be admitted to-
night free OF charge. At last the shiny.
domed creatures are to have their inning
Each ticket collector will have In his
pocket a tape measure. and II there Is
any question as to whether q man "a
really bald the diameter will be tested.
Today Ii "Kids' - Day,
Last night the fat women were hon.
ored. And the food show looked Ike
big circus ring, The fat women were
there-all OF them. And every one who
weighed 300 pounds or more was adj
United free. The scales were at the door
and the ticket collectors were kept busy.
The women were weighed only upon en-
tering. Had they been weighed upon
leaving Increases would have been noted
In every case For the fat women ate
and ate free OF charge, the number OF
samples OF food products being extremely
large.
School children are to have their In
ming this afternoon from l:3 to 5:3J
o'clock. All OF the sixty-fve exhibitors
will pay especial attention to the young
sters and will lavish free samples upon
them.
The first 600 women entering the hall
tonight will receive free bottles of Bee
Brand havoring extracts. Last night the
first 500 women who entered received
free packages Of Aunt Jemima's buck
wheat.
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.VIRGINIANS AID
MASONIC FUND
Workers for Million-dollar
Temple to Washington Ex-
pect 100000 Soon.
MEET ON FEBRUARY u
High School Literary Society VIII
Hold Open Meeting Tonight in
Young Peoples Building.

Alexandria. Va, Nov. SThe initia
800. 900 toward the erection of the pro-
posed memorial temple to Washington
the Mason will, II Is believed, be raised
by the next annual meeting OF the as
ISOLATION In charge Of the work OF plan
ming its erection, which will be held herr
February % After this Is raised, an ap-
peal for small contributions will be made
to all Masons in the United States. This
temple will cost between $4,000 and
s, Oo0, 600 several contributions have been
received, among them being $500 each
from the Grand Chapter. Royal Arch
Masons of Virginia, and the Grand Com
mandery of knights Templar OF Virginia.
The Grand Lodge of Virginia, which will
meet in Richmond In February. may
contribute 5000 toward the project.
Clarence P. King. OF Warrington, IL
chairman Of the ways and means COM
mittee for raising funds for the temple.
The Literary Society OF the Alexandra
High School will hold a public meeting
tomorrow night at 8 o'clock In the young
peoples building. when addresses will
be made by Conrad Johnson. principal OF
the High School: Rev. L. NJ. Ferguson,
pastor Of Trinity NJ. z. Church. and c. T.
Ryan. teacher OF English in the High
School. Thomas wattless president Of
the society. will preside.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks. at its meet
ing Monday night. will elect q trustee to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton Of George II. Schwarzmann. The
lodge will give its first ball OF the season
next Thursday night in the auditorium
OF its home
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Would Tax District Like Other
Cities are and End 'Half" Law
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Proponents Of the haif-and-half plan as
representing the policy of q fixed pro-
portion OF contribution by the Federal
government to the expenses of the Dis
trict believe that they can make good
their contention from the arguments of
the opposition presented yesterday. Com
missioner Brownlow declared that the ef-
feet Of the act OF 1878 had been ''bene-
nts resulting solely from the psychology
cal influence Of a legislative fiction upon
a legislative mind" These benefits, he
declared in effect. are measured by the
difference between the Washington OF
lS1 and the Washington Of today. But
he continued:
stubborn a fact as a physical fact, but
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LAUD sTERNBERG's WORK.
TubercqIo.i. Fighter. Praise His In
bors to Prevent Disease.

Resolutions eulogizing Gen. George n.
Sternberg. former Surgeon General OF
the army, who died Tuesday, were draft
ed by the directors of the Associat ton
for the Prevention of tuberculosis at a
meeting held at the offices OF the associa-
ton, go H street northwest Gen. Stern
berg was president OF the association.
Tribute was paid to his unselfish charac-
ter and to his valuable contributions to
preventive medicine. as well as TO his
personal philanthropic work in behalf of
improved housing, the establishment OF
Starmont Sanitarium and educational
measures for the control OF tuberculosis.
Those present were Surgeon General
Rupert Blue. DR.. William c. Woodward.
Col John van r. Hoof. DR.. George VI.
Kober. DR.. William c. Gwynn, DR.. c. w.
Cabaniss. DR.. J. o.. Skinner, George S.
Wilson. DR.. William c. Rives. DR.. z. c.
Schroeder and Walter s. Ufrord.