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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
ELECTRIC SHOW
CONTINUES To
DRAW CROWDS
Mrs. J. S. Purnell Awarded
Electric Fan for Clever
Answer to Query.

Even larger crowds were in attend
ance yesterday afternoon and evening
at the big electric show, in Main street
near Sixth avenue, and at times 1t was
impossible for all to enter who desired
to do so. The interest in the affair
appears to be increasing, and the rep
resentatives Of the big electric appara
tus manufacturing plants and jobbers
are of the opinion that hall twice as
large could be filled without difficulty
by local people.
Mrs. j. S. Purnell of 1901 West
Sixth avenue was awarded the electric
fan offered as prize for Monday to
the lady giving the best answer to the
questions:
"Why do | use or want an electric
! fan? ?"
The answer by Mrs. Purnell was:
81 can keep cool with too little ex-
pense to stay hot"
There were several hundred an
swers, and the judges were about
three hours reading the answers and
culling them yesterday, before they
finallv decided on the winner. The
Judges are all out-of town men, being
as follows:
Walter Kleinschmidt of the Electric
Supply company, Memphis.
Don Cameron Of the Western Elec.
trio company, st. Louis.
s. L. Miller of the General Electric
company, Schenectady, N. Z.
E. S.. King of the Westinghouse
company, Pittsburgh.
R. F. Eagon Of the Hughes Electric
Range company, Chicago.
Tom Nicely Of the Commercial Flee
trio Supply company, st. Louis.
H. B. johnson of the Westinghouse
Lamp company, St. Louis:
The bevy of society girls who have
been serving to the visitors the dellcl
Gus foods prepared by Miss Irene Bias
sett on the electric range was aug
mented yesterday by the coming o
Miss Ollie Eddins and Miss Virgini;
Walker. Miss Bassett was assisted
yesterday afternoon by several mem
bers of her class in domestic scienc
at the high school, and last night sh
was assisted by Miss Henriett;
Adams.
Today there will be nothing cooke
, on the electric range. Electric chafinI
dishes will be placed on each tabl
and delicious chatting dish recipes vii
, be used by Miss Bassett as she pre-
pared various articles on the individua
tables.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
LOCAL ELkS Will
ENTERTAIN ON
LAVISH SCALE
State Association Will Not
Have Idle Moment Dur
ing Convention Here.

A report from the entertainment
committee, giving an outline of the
prog. am for the annual meeting OF
the Elks of the state, was received
with enthusiasm last nieht at the
regular meeting of the local lodge of
Elks. The meeting was very large
ly attended, and arrangements for
the annual meeting of the Arkansas
Elks, which will be held here next
week, Thursday and Friday, May is
and 10, have been completed in all
but a few minor details.
The program as outlined by the
entertainment committee, is as fol-
lows:
Thursday morning-Meet visiting
Elks at the union station and ac-
company them to the Elks club,
where they will register and receive
! their credentials.
Thursday afternoon Automobile
ride over city paved streets and
modern county turnpikes.
Thursday night--Dance at Hotel
Pines.
Friday morning-Opening cere-
monies, with addresses by Mayor
Simon Bloom, State President N. J,
CAN'T. Jr, Exalted Ruler T. Marshall
Miller of the local lodge, Dr.. c. H.
Brough, Democratic nominee for gov
ernor, and with musical numbers.
Friday afternoon, business session
Boat ride up the river and an OLD
fashioned family picnic may be ar
ranged.
i Friday night, at 1880 o'clock, the
big annual street parade, followed oy
a reception and dance at the Elks
club
For the automobile ride, about l5l
machines have already been promises,
1.-The committee. and it is expected all
of them will be used, and that apou'
three hours will be thus consumed
showing the visitors what this sec
ton of the state has in the way o
good roads.
The boat ride has not yet been de-
j., cided definitely. but arrangements
are expected to be completed within
the next day or two. for this feature
of the entertainment, which will b.
something of a novelty for most OF the
! visitors who live inland, away from
! "a real river.
The annual parade is expected II
be an unusually large and interest
inge affair. The local lodge has re
: ceived notice that the lodges at Llttl'
!, Rock. Hot Springs, Camden am
+ Stuttgart will all come with unusual
: " large delegations and each vii
bring {. band while from many othe
7 lodges in the. state come messass
. that there will be very large at
tendance.
The local lodge last night initiates
: two new members. E. NJ. Simpson an
= J. T. Cone, and voted to hold ITS mex
meeting Wednesday instead of Tues
dav of next week. and to turn over II
E lodge hall and club rooms on tues
!, day to the knights of Pythias OF tn
state. who will be here in annual SEES
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
A. o. U. w. ASSETS.

Little Rock, May 9.-Miles M. Daw-
son, consulting actuary of New York
has just completed a valuation of the
assets and liabilities, actual anc
contingent, of the grand lodge, A. O.
U. W., for Arkansas, and says:
"The valuation indicates that, on
the basis of the American experience
table of mortality with interest at 4
per cent, the future assessments OF
the society. at the net rates now be-
ing collected, together with the now
invested assets, are sufficient to meet
all certificates as they mature by
their terms, with a margin of safety
of s78,651.22 over and above the
statutory standards"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
Brilliant Reception
HOnOrS RrideS-Elect.

Two charming brides-elect were
honorees yesterday afternoon at bril-
liant reception, at which several hum
dred callers took advantage of the OPP
portunity to attest the popularity OF
the honorees and to pay their token of
affection and regard.
Mrs. Hunter McGehee, Miss Ruth
Rutherford and Miss Louise Ruther-
ford were the hostesses, and Miss
Mamie Nichol and Miss Augusta
Rutherford the honorees, the reception
being held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Rutherford in West Sec
ond avenue.
Roses, in red and white, masses OF
beauty and of fragrance, with ferns,
palms and other evergreens, were the
floral settings which were the prin-
cipal decorations of the home for the
occasion. These formed fitting and
beautiful setting for the assemblage
of maids and matrons in their beautl-
full draperies of DELEGATES shades and
hues.
In the hallway, where American
Beauty roses were used IN profuslon,
the cards were received by two VIM
some little misses, Elizabeth Mcleod
and Edith Dreyfus. The hospitality OF
the home was extended by Mrs. Il. l..
Rutherford, Mrs. ]. L. Rutherford,
Mrs. 10 Nichol, Mrs. J. A. Mcleod,
Mrs. Leo M. Andrews and Mrs. l.. X.
Land.
The hostesses and the honorees
formed the receiving line in the parlor,
with Ophelia and white Killarney
roses as the background.
Mrs. Hervey Mann Jr., Miss Eddie
King and Mrs. Frank Royston in
vited the guests into the library,
where they were received by Mrs.
Roy Custer, Mrs. Minor Woodward,
Mrs. Clifton Dreyfus, Mrs. Tom John
son, Mrs. Claud Monk, Mrs. S. F.
Hines, Miss Vashti King and Miss
Beulah Walker.
Mrs. E. R. Steel, Mrs. Alex Rowell
and Mrs. H. H. Warren ushered the
guests into the dining room, where
Mrs. w. A. Taggart and Mrs. n. ).
CAN'T Jr. presided, with Mrs. c. X.
Caruthers and Mrs. Hubert Strange
as chaperones. Here delicious light re-
freshments were served by bevy. OF
charming girls, Miss Frances An
drews, Miss Gertrude Murphy, Miss
Lynn Koonce and Miss Dorothy Low.
ing serving in the dining room, and
Miss Tommy Mae Caldwell, Miss
Estelle Simpson, Miss Norma Ruther-
ford and Miss Virginia Crutcher serv-
ing in the punchroom, where Mrs. Tom
Parham and Mrs. Col Andrews were
the chaperOnes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
r. A. BAHLAU BUYS
BARTHOLOMEW FARM

G. A. Bahlau yesterday purchaseo
from Felix M. Rosenberg for $lo,ooV
The Bowden farm. on Bayou Bartnol,
omew, near Ladd, comprising 35s.2O
acres The deed recites that 5000 was
naid cash. the remainder of the pur.
chase price being represented by II
notes. the last becoming due in 1884
The deferred payments bear per
cent interest, but may be paid before
maturity, in which case the interest,"
will be per cent.
Mr. Rosenberg recently purchased
the property at commissioners sale
acting for the estae that had fore
closed a lien.
The place is rented for about $ooo
a year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
ORGANIZATION REPS. WIN.

Baltimore, May 9.-The faction LED
by former Governor Roseborough
was defeated in the Republican state
convention here today and the -FOUR
delegates at large 10 the national
convention at Chicago, presented by
the regular organization, were elect
ed. The delegates are uninstructed'
although some of the districts dele
gates are known to nave strong
Roosevelt or Hughes "leanings.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

and Mrs. O. A. LlnaKef, Hltle MISS
Linaker, Mrs. D. G. MaXey, Mrs. w.
P. Smith and F. M. Roane left yester-
day for Fayetteville, to attend the do
cesar council, which will be in ses-
sion May II and IL.
Mrs. R. H. Stearns left yesterday
for Hot Springs, to spend several
days.
Mrs. Erminie Loetzerich, who has
been visiting friends in Pine Bluff for
several days, returned yesterday to
her home at Hot Springs.
Mrs. D. E. Skinner, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Millee, for ssome time past, has
returned to her home at Paducah'
KY.
Mrs. J. NJ. Howard, who has been
seriously i'll for some time, is report
ed now as slowly improving.
Misses Sadie and Dorothy Miller
have returned from visit with Miss
| Sylvia Rosenzweig at Pine Bluff.
st Misses Nora Ellen and Ethel Fran
ces Frazer are visiting in Pine Bluff,
guests of Miss Caroline Schneider.
$ Mrs. Wiltshire Riley Of Pine
Bluff is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
| Gordon Greenfield. Mrs. S.
r. Cockrill is the guest of Mrs. A.
M. Barrow at Pine Bluff. Miss
Barbara Hollis is the guest of Miss
Bessie Merle at Pine Bluff.
Mrs. Charles Bloom of Pine Bluff is
| the guest of Miss Hattie Bloom.
's Miss jeanette Keith has returned
from a visit to Pine Bluff.-Little
Rock Democrat.
Miss Bertha Vogt of Jonesboro IS
the guest here Of Miss Mary Scott for
a few days.
Mrs. S. L. Miller and children OF
Little Rock are here for visit with
relatives and friends.
Mrs, R. B. Williamson has re-
turned from a visit with relatives anc
friends at Oklahoma City.
Miss Bertha Wallace of Little Rocl
is here for q visit with Mrs. G. r
Presley.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Jones ant
daughter of Cushing, Okla, are here
for a visit with MI. and Mrs. George
Darby.
Mrs. J. G. Taylor left yesterda!
for Washington, D. c., for a vlsi
with her daughter. Miss Belle Taylor
who is attending Martha Washington
seminary there.
i; Mrs. w. NJ. Eighme left yesterday
j for Memphis, to attend the funera
of her aunt, Mrs. Cavaniss, who dlet
Monday afternoon.
Az compliment to Miss Mamie
Nichol, Mrs. w IT. Woodbridge vii
entertain with an afternoon tea Wed
nesday. May II, from $3.50 to 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
GETS STATE AGENCY.

J. A. Buskirk, for number OF
wears secretary treasurer and mana
ger of the Tedstrom Furniture COM
pany, has resigned those positions,
and has accepted the state agency
for the "Seismo- therm." Mr.. Buskirk
has been succeeded at the furniture
house by S. G. Scales as secretary
treasurer and by o. F.. Tedstrom as
manager
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
STRAWBERRY SUPPER.

A strawberry supper will be given,
for the benefit of the Watson Chapei
church on the sulphur springs roaa,
Tuesday night at the churcn:, zee
cream and strawberries VIII oe
served The public is cordially m n
yited to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
MISS JENNIE WCNDERLIN.
Raauty pArlOr.

Treatment classified as follows
Sbampooing, Manicuring, Facial and
Scalp Treatment.
ChMopody and Electrolysis spe-
cialty. Cure guaranteed for the re-
moval of superfluous hair, warts.
moles, etc.
Room No. 2O7, Hotel Pines. 4-9-3w
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
WANT T. r. FOR G. 0. p. NOMINEE

Mitchell, IS. D., May "a state con-
ference is to be held here tomorrow
Nor the announced purpose of crys-
tallizing sentiment in South Dakota
lin favor of Theodore Roosevelt's
nomination by, the Chicago conyenT
ton as the Republican candidate for
president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
SAN DOMINGO QUIET.

San Domingo, May 9.-The Aus
tralian cruiser Melborne and the
American collier Hector arrived here
today. The situation has improved.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
FOR UJNE BRIDES

and especially for those who enter
tain for them, we have party favors
of all kinds. Davis Floral Co., phone
1894, 301 West Second avenue. 5-21m
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Ask our drivers about launder-
ing your rag rugs, any size, Amer
Excelsior laundry Co., phone
146. ~
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
MILLINERY

A full line of summer millinery,
very newest shapes in blacks and
whites, and all colors. 1t will pay
you to see these. Mrs. Nell Trotter,
14C5 South Main street, phone 2O59.
4-30-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
TRY THESE:
w. A. TARVER

Our Press Process is unexcelled.
Americana Excelsior Laundry compa-
ny, phone 146. IL
When better automobiles
are built, Buick will build
them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
"Y" BOYS TO HIKE.

Under the leadership of PLY steal
Director c. A. Won Harten, the boys of
the Y. M. C. A. will enjoy ''camera
hike" Saturday. staring out at S:15
a. M, from the Y, building.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
New Dancing Club
Is Reing Formed.


A new dancing club, to be known
as the Doris Park club. is being
formed with a membership embracing
nearly all the members Of the Lotus
club, the Wicosta club and the
Sauterie club, to give two ! dances
each month at Doris park, on the
second and fourth Fridays. 1t is ex-
pected there will be about $50 mem
bers in the club. The members OF
the club will be accorded the boat
ing. fishing, swimming and picnic:
privileges of Doris park, which wilt
be an additional incentive to membec-
ship.
The Parliamentary Study club will
meet at o'clock this afternoon, at
the Hotel Pines.
The M. A. G. club will meet Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Miss
Pauline Bennitt, in business session.
Members of the club will meet Friday
at the home of Miss Frances Howell,
then to proceed in body to the Heca-
ton club. where the club will enjoy
it's picnic.
The Carnation club met in regular
session yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
Mary Yaney, in Nebraska street, with
ia very large attendance and a delight
ful afternoon was spent. There were
1Afour new members added to the roll
during the meeting, and several in
teresting talks were made, Delicious
refreshments were served by the hos
tess, and it was decided that the next
meeting of the club shall be held with
Mrs. Bays, at her. home at $40 Ohio
street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Ninety thousand farms in Texas
have no COWS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10
S 9 e | = Y

Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Stowell, Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Linaker, little Miss
Linaker, Mrs. D. G. Maxey, Mrs. W.
P. Smith and F. M. Roane left yester-
day for Fayetteville, to attend the do
cesar council, which will be in ses-
sion May II and IL.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. r. H. Stearns left yesterday
for Hot Springs, to spend several
days.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. w. NJ. Eighme left yesterday
for Memphis, to attend the funera
of her aunt, Mrs. Cavaniss, who dlet
Monday afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. Erminie Loetzerich, who has
been visiting friends in Pine Bluff for
several days, returned yesterday to
her home at Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. J. G. Taylor left yesterda!
for Washington, D. c., for a vlsi
with her daughter. Miss Belle Taylor
who is attending Martha washington
seminary there.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

As a compliment to Miss Mamie
Nichol, Mrs. w IT. Woodbridge vii
entertain with an afternoon tea Wed
nesday. May II, from $3.50 to 6.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

The Parliamentary Study club will
meet at 8 o'clock this afternoon, at
the Hotel Pines.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. D. E. Skinner, who has beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Millee, for ssome time past, ha:
returned to her home at Paducah
KY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mrs. J. NJ. Howard, who has been
seriously i'll for some time, is report
ed now as slowly improving.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Jones and
daughter of Cushing, Okla, are here
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Darby.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
COAL MEN SUGGEST
TWO-YEAR RENEWAL
Miners Reply They Cannot Accept
Plan and Demand In.
creased Wages.

MOBILE, Fck. 9.-Coal operators IN
conference here with union miners over
the wage scale. today suggested in
formally that the present scale be re-
newed for two years, at least. sThe
operators argue that they cannot af-
ford to agree TO a wage scale for
longer period.
Miners say this suggestion cannot he
accepted under any consideration. In
sistence would mean a strike, they say.
and they declare they will not recede
from their demand for an increased
wage.
The motion by President White yes
terday that the demands Of the miners
be adopted by the conference is ex-
pected to meet a formal rejection from
the conference. after which each item
probably will he considered by special
committees.
Frank Harrington. OF Illinois. opencd
today's meeting with an impassioned
speech He declared the coal industry
is so closely allied to the steel industry
that it must he enjoying some of the
great prosperity that the war has
brought to steel makers. He said the
miners were entitled to a part of the
beneft.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
HEARING. TO OPENO ON
LIVING COST here
Minimum Wage Legislation
Possible Outcome Of House
Resolution.

Legislation establishing a minimum
wage scale in the District may be the
outcome of hearings that are to begin
tomorrow before the judiciary Subcom-
mittee of the House District Commit
tee. The hearings will be held because
of resolution introduced by Congress-
man Keatlng OF Colorado. who seeks an
inquiry into the cost OF living In the
District and the standard OF wages
prevailing in various establishments
here. .-.
The National Consumers League is
expected TO have a number OF represen-
tatives at the hearing tomorrow, and
this organization Is supporter OF the
minimum wage plan. Mrs. Florence
Kelley, OF New York, executive seere-
tary Of the league, probably will make
the principal argument at the hearing
before the District subcommittee.
DR.. Royal Meeker. of the Bureau of
Labor statistics. and Walter Unord,
secretary of the Associated Charities,
are to be asked to talk about wages and
Industrial conditions In Washington and
members Of the Consumers League will
seek to establish that In some cases the
regular wages paid here are insufficient
to support families. and the Associated
Charities must render supplemental aid
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
WOMAN SEARCHES 10
YEARS FOR UNCLES
Men Named Poe, and Relatives
Of the Writer, Thought To Be
in California.

CHICO. Cal. Feb. lO.--Continuing a
search for her two uncles. which has
extended over a period OF nineteen
years. Mrs. Nellie r. Miller. whose
fsther Vas the first cousin OF Edgar
Allan Poe, arrived at Chico recently,
where she will make her home.
Her uncIes. Edgar Allan, Poe and Cliff
ford Poe. wer9 last heard from in 1896,
when she was at her home in HutchIn-
son. KAN. at which time they were
in San Francisco, having come there
from their home in Hutchinson.
Mrs. Miller came to California IN 1885,
and since then has conducted q searcn
for her uncles. which has taken her TO
various parts of California. She tlrst
went to Redding, where she entered the
employ OF Judge F. =. Primm. as sten-
ogrApher. I
FROM Redding she went to Yakima
Wash. where she remained for nine
,'ears. For Ave years she was empIoved
as court reporter there. Leaving Yak
INA, she went TO Eureka, thence 10 San
Francisco, and thence to Reno. New,
where she entered the employ OF Sena-
tor Huskey.
Mrs. Miller has had no trace OF her
uncles since the San Francisco fire ana
earthquake In 1905. and fears they per-
ished in the disaster.
She believes her uncIes. if anve.
would be anxious to hear from her,
and is unable to account for her IN
ability to locate them in this event.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09

of scientific management principles and
added charges for specific services.
You contend that the net revenues
were sufficient" asked Senator Cum
Minis
Mr.. Thorne assented. "'
IF Mr.Bra ndeis' contention Is cor
rect about free services ! gather the
rates ought not to be advanced, but
ought to be reduced" said Senator
Cummins.
Yes; IL the possible saving on the
expenses could be ascertained," replied
Mr.. Thorne.
Mr.. Thorne emphasized the fact that
Mr.. Bandeis advocated a general ad-
vance of passenger rates, (which means
an added tax o nthe public"
The same applies 10 the mail SER
vice. He advocated them both"
Mr.. Thorne pointed out that II the
commission had decided the revenues
were adequate, the concerted efforts OF
the roads for wholesale Increases" ag-
gfiregating $50. 900. 900, to 800 00O.O .O00 would
have been eliminated.
ne then went into the records to dem
onstrate that the 1910 case the commits
sion had held that a "a per cent return
for the rods adequate.
In the 1913 case, MIR. ThoTne stated.
he had followed the holding OF the
commission as laid down in the 1910
case, but in arguing the 1918 case, Mr..
Brandeis accused Mr.. Thorne of being
'n'Ggardly" as to the surplus. At that
time Mr.. Thorne sought to show Fast
ern roads averaged a net return of
81 per cont.
The committee adjourned at this
noint until o'clock this evening when
II will meet in room 226 of the Senate
Office Building.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
CLUB HEADS DISCUSS
COMMUNITY WORK
Presidents of Thirty-hve Organi'
cations Confer at the
Home Club.

Extension OF community work and
other topics OF interest to parent
teachers associations and mothers
clubs were discussed at a meeting of the
presidents OF thirty-five such oreaniza-
tions OF the District at the Home Club
yesterday. The meeting was called by
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, president of the
Mothers Congress.
Prof. Cogswell, head Of the music de-
partment of the public schools, told OF
the interest aroused among Washington
school children, and others by COM
munity singing. Miss Florence e. Ward.
of the Dope rtment OF Agriculture, spoke
on Back Yard Gardens:" A. o. Lom-
hard. OF the Bureau OF Education, told
of the scope of the work OF his depart-
ment, and Mrs. Sara Kent Lamb. chair
man of the child hygiene department of
the Mothers Congress. discussed plans
for baby week" scheduled for the first
week in March. A. w. Harmed also
smoke.