The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-11

learned the art well and is compli-
mented by the women experts work
ing around him.
Fireman James, Of the Tenleytown
engine company, donned an apron
and put up many cans during the
summer.
Fifty Daily Women WOrkers-
Alongside Jett and James there
have worked such weIl-known women
as Mrs. Rainey, wife OF Congressman
Rainey; Mrs. Granville Fortescue,
wife Of Major Forescue; Mrs. He'd
rick and Mrs. Spear, wives OF Lieu
tenants HedrIck and Spear, Of the
navy; Mrs. wetmors and Mrs. Dris-
coll; Sisters OF Charity, Girl Scouts
in large numbers, and hundreds OF
women known throughout the city.
Miss Henrietta Berens, the trained
secretary employed at the school. has
been voluntarily aided by Mrs. F. B.
Wilcox, who has given especial at
tention to instruction OF Girl Scouts,
and Miss Mary W. Thurston, assign
ed by the Department Of Justice. to
cooperate with the moving spirits in
, the establishment. o.. 80
An average Of hfty women each
day have worked at canning or receiv-
ed Instructions from the skilled ladies.
Advising with the ladies has been H.
NJ Connolly. the garden specialist of
the Department OF Agriculture. As
sistant Secretary Carl Vrooman has
made several visits to the institu-
tion, lending his encouragement and
giving advice.
Must Leave Place Friday.
With the opening OF the pubic
schools next Monday It is necessary
for the establishment to leave the
Thompson School Friday so that the
janitor may prepare the building for
the winter term. Exercises are to be
held Friday night to celebrate the
work that has been accomplished. and
there will be prominent speakers from
Congress. the Board OF Education, the
District building, and the Department
of Agriculture.
Feeling that an institution which
has been OF such great practical value
to the whole city should not have TO
close permanently, Mr.. Driscoll sought
other quarters SO that the work could
go right on. At a conference with
William ]. Dante, OF the Hutchins es-
tate, Mr.. Dante put at the disposal
OF Mr.. Driscoll ample and valueble
space in the Convention Hall market,
h and Fifth streets northwest, where
those doing canning, preserving or
any other kindred work have oppor-
tunity easily TO obtain all the ma
terial wanted.
500 Needed For Equipment.
ut take 5000 or 500 fully to equip
the new quarters for the enlarged
work Of conservation that ,.,IIt 90
on there" he said. In the new quar-
tiers the cannery will be open to ev-
erybody alike, and We hope to Sc
cure sufficient money to make il so
attractive in equipment, instruction,
gas and other needs that the valu-
able work already done will be i'm
mensely increased There are many
weeks yet in which canning and pre-
serving can go on and when that is
over we want to give instructions in
conservation Of food supplies, the
use Of cheaper portions OF beef and
meat and along many other helpful
lines. The Department of AEricul-
ture has assured US that IL we go
on with our operations an official
OF the Government will constantly CO.
operate. We must pay one trained
expert and some one for cleaning and
helping. We want larger and better
equipment. Our establishment is not
a theoretical concern, but has done
extensive practical work, leading the
way in Washington for food conser-
walton. Financial help may be sent
to Mrs. Charles W. Wetmore, 2343 s
street northwest, and we will greatly
appreciate such assistance"