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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
FOURTH CONCERT
PROGRAM ONE OF
SPECIAL MERIT
MendeIssOhn Choir, Composed
of 1876 Voices, to Sing Many
Numbers NeIU to City.

The program for the fourth fall concert
of the Mendelssohn Choir, which is to be
given at Caleb Mills Hall Monday eve
ming, Nov. IS, embraces a we'll balanced
number of vocal compositions, most Of
which have not been sung in this city
before The choir for this concert will
be composed of 135 mixed voices, includ-
ing well known singers Of the city. The
work Of the choir is civic in scope, its
object being to maintain the highest
musical standard possible and to bring
to Indianapolis the most renowned and
most representative artist-musicians. Per
ceval Owen, director, has trained the
chorus to a high degree in ensemble
singing The assisting artist for the con-
cert will be Percy Granger, pianist
whose masterful Interpretation of the
great composers has won him renown
throughout America. The complete pro-
gram Is as follows:
Star Spangled Banner" Carr. by Ho-
ratio Parker sung by all.
Secular part songs:
(aj "How Sweet the Moonlight
Sleeps" ................Ea Eaton flaming
(c) 1.-THE Bells of Saint Michaers
Tower" ........Sir r. 2. Stewart
Prelude and Fugue, minor. .....:
......... .......... $500. Bash List
Choruses from the Russian liturgy:
(a) Holy Blessed Trinity Tchaikowsky
(b) 1.-THE Cherubic Hymn" OPP. 80. -.
..r ,ct::tronm NJ 3 A Sfetehan 4Gsat
"Polonaise," No. 2, E major. ...... Liszt
Choral prescriptions:
(a) "If I But Knew" (nale voices(..
........... .......Wilson G. Smith
(b) "Ah, IT'S a Dream" (women's
49, voices) ..:a,..oc....:;..;:;c. B. H9wie ey
'Berceuse,H Op. SO, No. 1......... Grieg
Wedding Day~at Troldaugen," Op;
65, No. 6....-...... .......'...G rleg
Sacred motets:
(a) 20 Sacrum Convivium". Palestrina
(b) How They So Softly Rest"
.............. $500. 6eaIey vivian
(c) "Crossing the Bar" Dr.. A. S. Vogt
Country Gardens" .............G Granger
Colonial Song" ................G Granger
March Jig" ....... Stanford Granger
Double chorus:
"The Hath Psalm. .........M endelssohn
Public sale of seats opens next Mon
day morning at the Fuller Ryde Music
Company.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
Y. w. e.. A. Notes

A program will be given at the Young
WOmen's Christian Association Sunday
week Of prayer which has been observed
this week. 1t Will be in Hollenbeck Hall
and thirty people will take part in it
The two chief features viii be a pageant
and a talk by Mrs. +. McCrae, for
merly president of the local association.
The pageant is entitled 1.-THE Women Of
the World" and the theme is the CON
trast between the conditions of child
hood, girlhood and womanhOod in nom
Christian lands aud Christian countries.
Miss Alberta Yagerline is directing IL
and Miss Cyrilla Humes has charge Of
the music. 1t will be given In four
scenes. The foreign groups will appear
In tableau depicting customs In their ma
awe lands, while contrasting groups OF
Americans Will show In pantomime life
in our land. During the scenes readings
will be given by Miss Yagerline and there
will be music by Miss Humess; pianist,
and Miss Maude Tatum, vocalist. The
first scene VIII be childhood picture
and the following will appear; Child
widow of India, Joanna Sink; chinese
child. Alma MAILMAN; Chinese mother,
Edith Allmeroth American Indian girl,
Margaret Geisler; American child, janet
Nogle. Scene two VIII represent girl
hood and the characters will be: Mo
hammedan girl, Sarah Brookshtre; Arab
father Eliza Clark; Mexican girl, Vera
MRy; Mexican slave owner. Gladys Cline
African tribes girl, Gladys Bell African
witch doctor, Lucille Cave; American girl,
Marion Gore; American boy, Earl Byers.
Symbolic motherhood will be represented
in scene three. grieving for girlhood In
symbolic sacrifice The symbolic mother
will be Eleanor Church and the girl In
symbolic sacrifice, Martha Allmeroth b.
Three heather mothers VIII be shown In
despair about the altar: Margaret Hnz-
lit as Indian, Gertrude Meade as Japh
and Edith Allmeroth as China. The
final scenes Will represent the plea ding OF
all these foreign peoples who nave APP
peared in the first three scenes to the
church, the Young Women's Christian
Association and the spirit Of healing,
represented by a nurse. The spirit Of the
church will be represented by Pnoebe
Oehler. the spirit Of the Y. w. c. A. by
Leah Larsh and the spirit of healing by
Onak Beaman. The piano numbers which
Miss Humes will play during s tae paS
cant include: Traumerel' ,n, Scnu E,,.na. ,
Repose,| Schubert-Liszt: ave Maria,
Schubert; "Pilgrams' Chorus" wagner;
Miss Tatum will sing 81 Think When |
Read That Sweet Story or Old anu
30 Love, That VIII Not Let Me Go.
Following the pageant MIS- h. f.; NC
Crae will speak on the subject, THE Z.
w. C. A. at Work in the World" Re
ports will be given by the various de,
partments and organizations connected
with the association as to the amount OF
their free will offerings which they have
been collecting during the week OF prayer
for the foreign work of the association.
The public is invited to this program
follow in the Y. W. c. A. lounge The
Miriam Club will be hostesses during
social hour.
Two special features will be in this
weeks program at the Y. W. c. A. a
discussion Of the disarmament conference
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
Emmett Club Holds
Fiftieth Anniversary

The Emmett Club last night celebrated
its fftieth anniversary at Morrison Hall
and also held its annual observance Of
"the Manchester Martyrs" the three Irish
republicans who were executed in Man
chester, England. in November, 1867. The
Emmett Club is a branch of the Clan-Na-
Gael and was founded Nov. IS, 1871, be-
ing the first branch Of the organization
established in Indiana.
Among the out-of-town speakers were
T. ]. Cronin OF NATION, Ill. and David
O'Conor of New York, national organizer
OF the Friends Of Irish Freedom. y. J.
Sullivan, a pioneer member OF the club,
and 7. J. Kelleher, who has been mem
Der for forty years. also spoke. other
speakers were J. p. O'Mahony, T. p
o'Connor, Hugh J. Davey and T. J. Nc
Carthy. ]. J. Liddy was chairman Of the
smoker and social session.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
B'ndi Birth Will
Entertain Children,

B'nai Birth win entertain with chi1-
drens party tomorrow afternoon in the
Communal Building. More than 800 little
folk are expected. A program Of games,
music and dancing has been arranged by
the committee in charge The singing
Of plantation songs and patriotic num-
bers will be a feature Of the afternoon,
with Mrs. Isadore Feibleman, Mrs. Edgar
Kiser and Mrs. acob Krohngold directing
the singing. A group Of young women,
including Miss Esther Sussman, Miss
Frances Munter, Miss Henrietta Kahn,
Miss Celia Neusladt and Miss Frances
Mazur will be in charge Of the entertain
ment for the tiny children.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
Denies Fletcher Has
Eye on Belgian Post

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1e-Under- sec
rotary Of State Fletcher has not resigned
in order to accept the post OF Amra ssa dor
to Belgium, according TO announcement
made today by his secretary.
There was no statement, however, as to
the future course Of the under secretary
and 1t was indicated he might accept an
ambassadorial post after the conclusion
of the armament conference.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
THEATER
FOLK WILL MEET
Public Cordially limited to
Hear Readings.

The fortnightly meeting Of the Little
Theater Society will be held in the audi
torium of the public library Wednesday
evening, Nov. %. at o'clock.
1.-THE Conflict" a drama in one act
by Clarice VaIette McCauley, VIII be
read by Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mrs.
Marie Karrer, Miss Lydia Bates and 'eThe
Philosopher of Butterbiggins. a one-aet
comedy by Harold Chaplin, will be read
by A J. Beriault
There will be music by the pupils Of
the Leckner studio. The public is cor
daily invited to attend these meetings.
which are free. Mrs. Eugene Fife is the
chairman of the society.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Kinnard, Miss Ruth Mckenzie, Miss
Ruth Fromm and Miss Anna c. Gardner
Mr.. and Mrs. Branaman, 1885 Ringgold
avenue, entertained q group Of children
this afternoon in honor of the eighth
birthday anniversary of their dcagnter,
Margaret Alice. The huuss vas decorated
with flowers in shades Of pink and white.
DR.. f. S. c. Wicks was the speaker at
the weekly luncheon of the Altrusa Club
held today in Ayres tearoom.
Miss Mary Genevieve Lynch Of st.
Marys Of the Woods will come Wednes-
day to be the guest Of Miss Margaret
Williams Of Irvington.
Mrs. Marea F. Hare, 1890 North Me
ridian street, anI daughter, Miss Myla
Hare Of the University Of Chicago, spent
the week visiting at Yale University.
Miss Hilda and Miss Meta Leber, 1905
North Alabama street, will have as their
guest next week, Miss Alice Larson Of the
University of Chicago, who Will come
Wednesday TO stay until the following
Sunday.
Committee for the Christmas fair to
be conducted by the Indiana Wellesley
Club in the home of Miss Ethyl Hutch
inson, Dec. .. have been appointed. The
list is as follows: Executive. Miss Han
nah Mary Bradford, Mrs. John r. Curry
Mrs. J. C. Moore and Miss Hutchinson
decorations, Mrs. w. H. Insley, Mrs. E
T. Shubrick, Mrs. James {. Gipe and
Miss Florence Venn; refreshments. Miss
Amelia Henderson, Mrs. Clyde Osborne
and Mrs. Robert Winslow; publicity
Mrs. John Clark Miss Stella Morrison
Mrs. Nathan Graham and Mrs. Francis
NJ Fauvre, Miss Marjorie Turner.
Miss Fay Silver, 1902 Talbot avenue
will sentertain with a dinner party on
Sunday evening. Covers viii be laid fol-
eight guests.
Marion County Association Of Ameri-
can War Mothers viii meet al . O'Clock
Friday afternoon at the Odd Fellow
building Mrs. A W. Fitchett will speak
about her trip to Washington on ArmI-
stice day. Delegates to the convention al
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. Is to II. will be
| elected.
MEETINGS.
The Ladies' of the Social Club of St
| Anthony's Church will entertain at cards
| Sunday evening at st. Anthony's Hall on
| Warman avenue.
| Indianapolis Council O. G. T. will
| initiate a large class Of candidates to-
night in the X. Of 2. &c lodge room, lis
East Ohio street. Members Of the Grand
Council and n delegation from Crawfords-
vile are to be special guests. The work
is to De put on IN full form.
Golden Rule Lodge No. I. o. 0. f
will give a dance doniRht in Shepherd S
! hall. Alabama and East Washington
streets
Mrs. Laura McKelvie who was the first
local woman to be elected Great POGO
hontas of the Indiana Daughters of
Pocahontas, was guest of honor at q re-
Ception given Friday evening by the
Council of Comanche Tribe A at Red
Mems Hall, Morris and Lee streets. A
program Of music and readings was
given. Great chiefs Of the Red Men Were
special guests.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Among tn einteresting visitors in the
city this week was Mrs. David Duke
Bradford, president of the Pittsburgh
chapter Of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy, who stopped a few days on
her way from st. Louis, Mo, where she
represented her chapter at the national
convention of the organization. Mrs.
Bradford is a charter member of the
Daughters, which has a membership of
over 10000, with chapters in all Southern
States as well as in several Northern
communities. Mrs. Bradford was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Byers
and Mrs. Peter Riley during her stay
in indianapolis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
THE BEAVER TRIMMED SUIT.

Nothing is lovelier in a brown suit
than a soft wool material, Of beaver
shades trimmed it beaver fur. Long
panels edged with the fur give the coat
the new lines so well liked. Fur cuffs,
larger than we have seen on suits In
fanny a day, and a large warm collar Of
the fur complete this lively suit.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
CHIFFON VELVET EVENING GOWN.

Bright rose chiffon velvet forms very
charming and youthful evening frock.
The touffant effect is obtained by the use
Of several velvet covered cords encfrcling
the hips. Small ruffles Of the velvet form
the tiny 8 eeves. The dress is devoid
Of trimming with the exception Of cor
sage bouquet Of flowers in pretty con-
trasting color.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
Parent Teacher Notes

The executive board of the City Fede-
ration of P. T. A met during the week
and interesting reports were heard from
the various committees Plans were dis
cussed for active work in the civic,
health and extension divisions, which will
make the coming winter a busy one for
7. Z. A. Club.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

At the Marion County W. c. T. T..
superlntendent's meeting which was held
at the Y. NJ. c. A. Thursday reports of
the various departments were given and
plans for the years work discussed. c..
IT, Rogers of the flying squadron foun-
dalton gave an instructive and interest
ing talk on the Willis Campbell anti beer
bill which was voted on by Congress
Friday. A telegram was sent to Senator
Harry S. New urging him to stand by
and vote for the immediate passage of the
supplemental prohibition bill. The Rev.
c. II. Winders of the Church Federation
also addressed the women on moral ques-
lions of the day and the organization
unanimously voiced their protest against
the use Of cigarettes among girls and
women.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Among the brides of the Thanksgiving
season are Miss Ernestine and Miss Ber-
nadette Keller, whose marriages will be
solemnized with a double ceremony
Thanksgiving morning at Holy Cross
Church. Miss Ernestine Keller, who will
marry William Stalcup, is graduate
of the Metropolitan School of Music, and
her sister, Miss Bernadette Keller who
will become the bride of Charles Mellen,
is graduate of the st. Vincent School
Of Nursing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

The Rev. DR.. F. s. c. Wicks gave a
most earnest talk to the mothers and
teachers of Shortridge High School p.
T. A. Tuesday afternoon in the study
hall. His subject was Social Life Of
the High School YOuth-What it is and
What il Should Be"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Meridian Heights Inter-se Club-Tues-
day. Hostess, Mrs. Rowland johnson,
4565 Broadway. Mrs. L. G. RothschiId
will give a short survey OF American
humor and Mrs. z. H Culbertson viii
talk on Samuel L. Clemens.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Monday Conversation Cub-Monday.
Hostess, Mrs c. S. Dearborn Mrs. Ewald
Over ana Mrs. E. ]. Baker Will talk on
THE Brimming Cup"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

New Era Club-Mondsy. Hostess, Mrs
J. F. Huffer. Mrs. J. D. Davy will tell
a Thanksgiving story and special
musical program is being arranged.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Mrs. Sibelia Swain IS East Sixteenth
street will be the hostess for the Central
w c. T. U. Friday Nov. 25 ct 2 p. m.
Mrs. c. NJ Finney viii be the speaker
for the afternoon. There will be spe-
cial music and Mrs. B. s. Gadd will talk
on Bible in Public Schools
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
GLIB Index

Fortnightly Music Club TuesC ay.
Hostess, Miss nellie Welshans, 1921 PARK
avenue. Mrs. William MacKay will talk
on De Koven, following the regular
luncheon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Anna Gordon W. c. T. q. meets at
the Americanization Center, Bright
street, Monday, Nov. n. at 2 p. m.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Independent Social Club - Tuesday.
Hostess, Mrs. Richard Coleman, 1S4T
Koehne street. The regular meeting is
to be held and the Thanksgiving offer
ing taken.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

The regular meeting was held on
Wednesday at School No. 6. The speaker
for the occasion was the Rev. Charles E.
Fillmore. whose campaign against cigar
cite smoking among boys has been a
topic of interest among both parents and
teachers
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Palmer Union will hold fits next regu-
lar meeting ut the home of Mrs. Arthur
Brenton, 1910 Jones street, Friday, Nov.
%, at p. m. Mrs. Ellen Davis Will have
charge Of devotions.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Friday Afternoon Reading Club-Fri-
day. Hostess, Mrs. Caroline Whist, 2242
North Delaware street. Mrs E. V. Spahr
will tell the Thanksgiving story and the
responses will be Thanksgiving
Thoughts"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Inter-Nos CIub-Wednesday. Hostess,
Mrs. Ralph Douglass. The general study
subject is Whitman, Mrs. Grin Hack will
discuss His Relation to Culture" and
Mrs. J. f. Meyer win lead the general
discussion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

lead the conversation on Civic Improve.
ments Of Irvington.A
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Thursday Lyceum Club Friday.
Hostess, Mrs. ]. L. Fish, 1928 Washington
boulevard Mrs. E. R. COner will read
paper on 1.-THE Highest Railroad in
the World"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Irvington Woman's Club - Monday
Hostess, Mrs. r. e. Moore, 6465 Julian
avenue. Mrs. w F. King Will talk on
THE House Beautiful"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Irvington Tuesday Club Tuesday.
Hostess, Mrs. Francis Hill and Mrs.
Ralph Stevenson, Ridgeway Drive. Mrs.
L. D. Strawn will talk on Australia, its
History and Characteristics of the
People," and Mrs. Clarence Hughes viii
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19
". G. T. u. Notes

Members Of the Central W. c. T. Q.
will meet in the lobby Of the Wheeler
Rescue Mission. Delaware and Court
streets, Sunday afternoon, to attend in
body the meeting conducted by Mel
Trotter, the evangelist.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

The first evening meeting Of the year
was held at School No. 60 Wednesday
night. Robert Fulton presided and oven
200 people attended, at least half Of the
number being fathers. DR.. Robert J.
Alley. president of Butler University, was
the principal speaker. his theme being
1.-THE Relationship Which Should Exist
Between Parent and Teacher" "A mu-
steal program was given by Mrs. Don
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Tuxedo Union meets with Mrs. Rose
wilkins, 410 Parker avenue, Friday Nov.
%, at p. m.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Woman's Research Club Monday
night. Hostess, Mrs. Frank Floyd. 4450
Park avenue. Guest night is to be OBJ
served. when husbands of members and
friends are to be entertained with
special program IN celebration of the
Thanksgiving season.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

The P. I. A. Of Mckinley School. No.
80, held meeting Wednesday afternoon
at which musical numbers were given
by Walter c. Mass and Mrs. d. f. Cru
her Miss Mary Myers of the Marion
County tuberculosis Association gave a
most interesting talk on malnutrition.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

School No. "a had an enjoyable meeting
this week at which the mothers served
hot lunch for the teachers during the
noon hour. At the meeting which fol-
lowed the luncheon Professor Wersner
gave several musical numbers and a talk
was given on Home Economics"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

University W. c. T. Q. will meet with
Mrs. o. P. Emery, University Heights
Tuesday, Nov. % at p. IN.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Zotathea Club-Wednesday. Hostess,
Mrs. B. c. Keithly, 1903 University Court.
Mrs. Fl. D. Mortified will talk on
Library Extension" and Mrs. Ray n.
Reed will discuss Some Needs Of Our
Schools"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

The P. T. A of the Hawthorne school,
No 30. met this week. The eighth grade
presented a play, Nevertheless" by Stu
art Walker, charming comedy, through
which ran a vein of seriousness. r. C..
Lowell, director of vocational training
in the schools, spoke.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Aria-Aytto ........ Miss Julia Reyer
The accompanies will be Mrs. :. *.
Ruick and Mrs Frank T. Edenharter.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-19

Miss Elena Gerhardt, concert singer.
will be presented in recital at the Acad-
envy of Music under the auspices OF the
Maennerchor Sunday afternoon Nov. q.
On Sunday afternoon, Dec. II, the Flon-
zaley quartette will appear at the Acad-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-02
EXCURSION THURSDAY
TO ASBURY PARK

As in previous years. the summer
season includes a union excursion to
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove and
included in the event this year are the
First Presbyterian church, and Our
Saviour's Lutheran church, of this
city, the Congregational church, of
Woodbridge, and Our Redeemer's
Lutheran church of Fords. The ex-
cursion is to take place this coming
Thursday and various chairmen
from each of the churches have dis
posed of numerous tickets among the
four congregations.
A train has been chartered on the
Pennsylvania Railroad with ample
cars and room enough for everyone.
1t will leave the Pennsylvania station
in Woodbridge at 8:45 o'clock, day
light time and the Central station in
Perth Amboy at 1856, daylight time.
arriving in Asbury Park in ample
time for a swim in the ocean before
the midday meal. The return trip
will be made in the evening, the
train leaving the Asbury Park sta
ton at 1895, daylight time.
Although many tickets nave been
sold to date these many still be pro-
cured from the members of the va
rious churches or from members of
the committee in charge at the sta
ton on the morning of the event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-02
ACT FRIDAY To
FREE RUSSIA
American Director to Go to
Rega to Start Ne
qOtiatiOnS
TBy The Associated Press

LONDON, Aug. Wv. l.. Brown,
European director of the American
Relief Association, will start for
Riga Friday for purpose of nego-
tiating a written agreement with
representatives of the Russian fam
inc committee, whereby the relief
organization can start feeding the
Russian invalids. Herbert Hoover
suggested that Mr.. Brown go to
Riga, it is said and there develop
very carefully al agreement cover
ing all points mentioned in Mr..
Hoover's original conditions.
The question of American prison.
ers be released is considered para
mount. 1t was emphasized that the
release of the prisoners is believed
the best guarantee. Upon conclu-
sion of the agreement on Riga, the
entire of the American
Relief Association will be directed
toward immediate Russian relief.
From the personnel of forty
workers in Europe a preliminary
mission of fifteen will be sent to
Petrograd and Moscow, where first
relief will be rendered. Although
the entire question of relief hinges
on the Riga conference the relief
officials are of opinion that the Rus
sian attitude as indicated in tele-
grams saying relief in absolutely
necessary. will be such that no
stumbling block will be placed in
the path of the American relief or
ganiZatiOn.