Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-05

thusiastic letters expressing intense
earnestness in seeing their faithful
ognition-certifcates and prizes in
gold-that they have won by long
years of faithful toll and devotion.
The privilege of service" has thor
oughly imbued these contestants, and
most Of them have pledged to stay
in their present places just as long as
they and their mistresses live.
Scores Of Letters Daily.
Mrs. Court F. Wood, president of the
District Federation of women's Clubs
of the home economics committee, tes-
tify that they have never known any
campaign undertaken by the clubwom-
en- of Washington that has won so
much enthusiastic support and COM
mendation from the citizens. They are
daily receiving scores of letters from
number of the leading citizens en-
couraging this effort in solution of the
servant girl problem and to promote
efficiency in housework through
friendly cooperation of the employer
and the employee with each recognizing
that they are mutually dependent.
1.-The letters we are receiving are truly
wonderful said Mrs. Briggs.
Many of the very finest women in
Washington are writing us, telling of how
much they owe to the devotion of their
domestics. They speak of them in terms
of endearment. They say that they have
agreed never to be separated. If those
would take a lesson from these expert
ences they might find the best solution.
And it is encouraging too to note that
the young women who a few years ago
Scorned Homework and sought instead
employment in stores and factories are
coming to realize that they would be a
great deal better off doing truly womanly
work in the homes. / believe that Wash
ington is going to set a shining example
for the nation
The list of entrants in the COMPETE
ton. which closes November Is, has
now reached nearly $50. This includes
both those who are contestants for the
four prizes in gold offered for the do
nestle employes-either men or wom-
en-who have been longest with one
family and longest with one mistress,
to receive longevity certificates from
the District Federation of Women's
Clubs These certificates will be orna-
mented with the colors of the fedora
ton, will bear the federation seal,
will have a place to record present
registry. They are to be signed by
the officers of the federation and given
only to those entered by their mis-
tresses or in exceptional cases properly
attested.
Has Been 81 Years in Family.
Among the latest entries are:
Mrs. Wallace W. Nelson. R. F. D., No
4, Box 102, writes that Matte James
has been continuously with her for
ffty-one years. Mattie's mother was
employees by Mrs Nelson's great
grandmother and brought Matte as a
child of eight to help her. Mrs. Nelson
writes that when the family goes
away they leave Matte in full charge
of the home. and have found her al
ways honest and dependable.
Mrs. J. K. Gleason, 1851 Harvard
street, has mother and daughter who
have served her with truest faithful
Ann Redd. who has been in Mrs. Glea-
sons employment for thirty years, and
her daughter. Mary Nash, has been
maid for twenty-five years.
Capt. Isaac Pearson, 500 Randolph
street northwest. has submitted an in
dorsement of Lizzie Woodland. who
has been employed by him for thirty
five years and is treated like one of
the family He says when Mrs Pear
son and 1 have been away on visits this
faithful domestic has entire charge of
my home as housekeeper"
DIR. Collins Marshall. 2507 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, considers himself fortu-
nate in having had two unusually eff
Gent and devoted domestics for many
years. Dora Blankendelse~ hae be
his employment for thirty-one years
and Martha Jackson has been win
him for twenty-one years. They both
say they are going to stay as long as
he keeps them.
other Faithful Servants.
Mrs. George c. Haxelton. the Alber-
marie, 1900 street. has entered the
name of her cook. Dolly Wiley, who
has been in her employment for twenty
one years.
Mrs. Mary H. Myers. Stonleigh Court.
has written to Mrs. Briggs giving
strong commentator of her housemaid,
Sarah Grayson Hicks. who has served
her faithfully for nineteen years.
Mrs M j. Hunt, 1923 p street. has
Frances Dickerson has been with her for
twenty three years and has been left in
charge of the house during Mrs Hunts
absence from the city. The coachman
Henry Chapman, has served her for
twenty six years. She says she trusts
both will remain always" with her
Mrs. NJ. S. Cohen, S07 Sth street north
east. has sent in the name Of Bessie
Brooks for a certificate. She says she
has been with her six years and hopes
to keep her many more.
Mrs Minnie J. Richards, 1926 Corcoran
street. says of Jennie Taylor, who has
served her faithfully for fifteen years:
"She is a colosed servant with white
soul"
Mrs Catherine T. Lemly, PIP LIE Roy
place. sent in strong Endorsement of
the trustworthiness Of Annie Gray, who
has been with her for seven years, and
whom she hopes to see get certificate.