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Evening star., 1922-01-08
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given ~somc time before the Lenten
season. r.
The University Glee Club held its
first rehearsal OF the new year Thurs
day evening.
The Christmas dance was given by
the students Of the Catholic Univer-
sity Tuesday evening in the ballroom
in graduate hall. The faculty pa
irons were DR.. and Mrs. Hardee Cham
bliss and DIR. and Mrs. Thomas j.
MacKavanagh.
Catholic University opened its arms
in charity's name Monday night. when
the annual dance was given for the
benefit Of the st. Vincent de Paul
Society. The big gymnasium In which
the dance. was held was crowded to
the doors with the 700 couples In at
tendance.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
FAMOUS OLD HOUSE
EXPANSION VICTIM
Thomas Corcoran Home,
1907 H Street, to Make Way
for C. of C. Building.

Another Of Washington's historis resi-
dences will become a victim OF modern
day business expansion with the razing
Of old Thomas Corcoran house. 1907 II
street, to make way for the new home
Of the United States Chamber OF Com
merce. The American Association OF
| University Women, which now occupies
| the building. will move in the spring
\ to the former home Of the City Club, on
| / street.
J many distinguished occupants. 1t was
1 built in the late forties by Thomas
| Corcoran. brother of w. W. Corooran,
| who owned the house next door. which
| will also be torn down to make way for
! the National Chamber of Commerce
building. The first occupant, Thomas
| Richie. was public printer and editor
| of the administration organ, The Union.
He filled the house with distinguished
! statesmen and writers. who made it an
intellectual center Of note.
Home OF senator.
Later, John Slidell lived in the house
while he was senator from Louisiana
his departure for Europe as commits
sioner for the confederacy-a com
mission that was never fulfilled. since
| he was arrested en- route by Com
IldHueT =" likes OIL Inc
dent Lncoln's Secretary OF the Navy.
Gideon Wells, was the next occupant.
ard during the nineties the Secre-
taries of War. under Cleveland and
Mckinley, made it their home. The
daughters of Daniel Lamont. in
memcry of their mother and the
happy days she spent in the house.
furnished one of its main rooms as a
gift to the American Association of
University Women.
Incorporated 81 Years Ago.
The American Association OF Uni
versity Women was incorporated
thirty-seven years ago and has ex-
erted influence in raising the stand
ards in women's colleges. 1t has
established numerous fellowships and
| has taken an active interest in Ques-
tions affecting the educational and
Industrial conditions Of women, par
ticularly the advancement of women
in the professions. The association
is in close touch with similar organi-
cations in Europe, and extends the
privileges of its clubhouse to any
member of these European associa-
tions who visit Washington. The
American Association of University
Women intends eventually to employ
an educational secretary. who will
conduct the principal work and will
also maintain an educational infor-
nation service at the new clubhouse.
Evening star., 1922-01-08

its initial appearance Of the season
Christmas morning. 1t contained re-
prints of addresses by Charles F. Ca
rusi, dean Of the law school, and
Edward T. Lee. dean OF the John Mar.
shall Law School Of Chicago, deliv-
cred before the American Bar Asso-
citation at its last meeting in Cincin-
quiring two years Of college work
in arts or science as a prerequi-
site to the study of law; two inter-
esting articles by Capt. c. c. Mccall.
U. s. A., and news OF school life and
affairs. The next edition Of the Critic
will appear in February.
Omricon Chapter of Kappa Beta Pi
sorority was entertained by Miss
Jeanette Willensky Friday evening.
The chapter has adopted the custom
Of honoring it's members with pres
ent upon their marriage. Upon this
occasion Mr.. and Mrs. Anna l.. Ken
dig were presented with a beautiful
silver bread tray.
The Cy Press. Club is planning to
have its annual banquet just after
the first semester examinations,
which will occur the latter part OF
this month.
The National University Masonic
Club held its regular meeting Friday
evening. Plans have been begun 1or
the annual banquet.
Tryouts for the second inter,
society debate between the Samuel
F. Miller and Richard H. Alvey De-
batting societies were held at the law
school Saturday evening by both or
ganizations The debate will occur
January 21.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
ADDRESS TO Bo0KLOvERS,
DR.. Georgianna Simpson at Phyllis
Wheatley z. w. c. A.

The Booklovers' Hour at the Phyl-
lis Wheatley Y. w. c. A. will be ad-
dressed by DR.. Georgianna Simpson
Tuesday night in Social Hall, 901
Rhode Island avenue northwest
The educationa! committee an
nounces that the classes in Spanish
dressmaking. cooking and china paint.
ing are now ready. and 1t is hoped
that our young women will avail
themselves Of the opportunity to take
up all of these subjects.
The board of directors of the $3.50
citation met Monday night and per-
fected arrangements for their annual
meeting to be held in the gymnasium
Monday, January IS. at 7:20 pm.
The various industrial groups. under
the direction Of Miss Harriet E. King,
industrial secretary. are about to fin
ish up their first terms work, and
there is keen competition as to which
will present the best report to the
eastern central field.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
Forestry EXPERTS
HERE FOR HEARINGS
Committee to Obtain Views
on Fire Protection and
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Reforestation.

Forestry men from all parts Of the
country began arriving in Washing
ton last night for the hearings on
the Smell Mccormick forestry poncy
morning. Hearings for the ent,re a
week are scheduled by Representa-
tive B, H. Smell, who introduced the
measure in the House. The DILL WIN
one or two minor changes. was tnen
introduced in the Senate by senator
Medlll Mccormick of Illinois: .an: mr.
Smell will preside at the House com
mittee hearings this week.
1.-THE Snell-McCormick bill provides
an appropriation for increased nre
prevention, for reforestation, ouylns
lands and other forestry work, saio
Charles Lathrop Pack. president OF
the American Forestry Association.
who arrived from Lakewood, N. j.,
for the hearings. The measure is
of vital interest to business. for for
est products enter in q large measure
into every business in the country.
Forests cannot be grown in a Day
and with the center of the lumber
Industry drawing nearer and nearer
to the Pacific coast, which means
high freight rates. We must begin at
once to put the millions of idle acres
Of land in the east and central west
to work growing trees.
On the program to appear before
tno committee are SOi. " ma" -.
Greeley. chief Of the United States
forest service; George s: Long. Ia.
coma, of the forestry committee OF
the National Lumber Manufacturers
Association; E. T. Allen. Portland.
Ore, Western Forestry and Conser"
walton Association; w. S. Burnett.
California. Hammond Lumber Com
pany: Alfred Gaskill. forester OF New
Jersey: Edmund Secrest. state for
ester Of Ohio; Hugh P. Baker. New
York city, American Paper and Pulp
Association; Charles Lathrop Pack,
president American Forestry ASsocia-
tion; w. A. Babbit. Cincinnati. Asso-
citation OF Wood Using Industries: R.
d. Forbes. New Orleans; David L.
Goodwillie, chairman forestry COM
mittee of the Chamber Of Commerce
Of the United States: w. l. Hall. sec
rotary Central State Forestry League;
Philip w. Ayres, Society for the Pro-
lection of New Hampshire Forests:
w. NJ. Jacoby. secretary Pittsburgh
flood commi ssion: Huntington Taylor
Of Idaho. Rutledge Timber Company;
Z. A. Sherman, associate forester,
United States forest service; Ebert
H. Baker, Cleveland. American News
paper Publishers Association; r. S.
Kellogg, New York city, chairman
national forestry policy committee.
Phases of the subject to be taken up
are federal leadership and co-opera-
tion with the states, need OF q survey
OF forest resources, wood utilization,
forest investigation. need Of refor-
estation, extension Of national forests
and classification of government lands
Evening star., 1922-01-08
WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF
LAW.

Washington College of Law re-
sumed session after the holiday Vaca-
ton Tuesday evening.
The practice court was in session
Tuesday evening in two divisions,
with Judge Alfred d. Smith and
Judge Harry A. Hegarty presiding.
The clerks were Prof Edwin A.
Mooers, assisted by Prof. Laura M.
Berrien.
DR.. Charles r. Frankham began his
course in corporation law with the
seniors. Prof. Harry II. Semmes has
I the senior class in federal practice
and procedure. using his own digest
on the subject. Pcof. Harry A. Heg-
arty has the seniors with District
code and cases on common law plead
ing.
Prof. William Clark Taylor began
his course in testamentary law with
the junior class, giving his usual
illustrations. Prof. James P. Schick
has the subject of equity jurispru-
dence with the juniors.
; Prof. Helen f. Jamison began the
subject of personal property with the
freshman class. Prof. Leopold v.
Freudberg is continuing his lectures
with the freshman class, subject be-
ing insurance.
The honorary dean, Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Mussey, has returned from
Atlantic City, after spending several
weeks.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
WILSON NORMAL SCHOOL.

The first number Of the school pa
per, Normal News. was ready for
distribution at the opening Of school,
January 2. An alumni column Will
he a feature Of the second number.
AIumni notes should be sent to Miss
Thelma Fryer, associate editor, VINO
has charge OF this column.
All sections of the school this week,
under the direction Of Miss Dorothy
KaIb Of the drawing department. Wis
tied the exhibit at the Corcoran Art
Gallery Of the work Of contemporary
American artists.
.s.ss Alice Easterling, an alumrus
of the school, spent two days siA:s.':ss $
the drawing department and the prac-
tice schools. Miss Easterling has
made rapid strides in the profession
since her graduation in 1913. she
took her NJ. A: degree last year az
Columbia and is now in charge OF
the department Of fine arts in the
state normal school at Oswego, N. Y.
With the opening Of school again
came interest in. basket ball: The
Normal team played the Eastern
Alumni Friday night and the team
at George Washington Saturday
night. It will meet Gunston Hall
January IL. Miss Grace Paynter is
the manager.
The new year brought back to the
school q number who had been out
on account Of Illness 2 greater part
Of December. Miss Jane McKnew
Of the faculty has returned. and In
the student department the Misses
Keliher, Hallam. Kemble and Towers.
Miss winifred williams. section 3.
rave an interesting talk to the
Science Club Tuesday. She illustrated
her subject, Coal" with specimens
loaned by the National Museum. Miss
Sommers, section 2. talked on Air
Pressure" developing her subject by
the use of simple experiments. Miss
Arnes Orrison traced the Development
Iof TIE safety match, Th4 club Ques.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.

The tate Council of the Knights Of
Columbus Of Kentucky has forwarded
to Bishop Shahan. as rector Of the
university. an engraved copy Of the
untversity's deceased chancellor.
James Cardinal Gibbons. The manu-
script reads:
For his simple, kindly. true nature.
which never overreached and never
disappointed even the least of all
tion or help. For the great charity
Of his bsat which filled his many
year, vita fruitfulness. SO that his
character and life are cherished with
universal and affectionate esteem.
For what he said, for what he did
This whole nation loved him. Knights
Of Columbus had in him a special
friend and counsellor whose guiding
thought has been for US always an
anchor of security. His supreme de-
votion to God and his church is a
who would be dutiful children of the
Catholic faith. His supreme devo-
tion to his country and her institu-
tions is an unfailing example to all
who would be loyal. true Americans.
He was an examplar Of faith and
that reach down from heaven to lift
the universe. He was model of
patience. kindness. compassion. love.
flowers in the garden of the soul.
kissed into bloom and beauty by the
light of Gods grace-flowers that the
angels gather to strew in the path
way Of the Heavenly Bride
groom. AS time weaves upon
her secret loom the pattern of the
passing years. her flying shuttle
holds many kinds of threads spun
from the lives of men. most of them
of ordinary texture, but some of rare
and beautiful fiber, and of those are
the threads Of his life, which make
up like a cloth of gold. and shed on
the history of our church and our
country a luster that will never grow
dim. He rests in the Cathedral crypt
at Baltimore beside the illustrious
Martin John Spaiding. his predeces-
sor and benefactor. whom kentucky
gave to the church and to America,
and who gave Cardinal Gibbons to the
world.
May he rest in peace"
The campus became once more the
scene Of great activity when classes
reopened after the Yuletide season
Thursday morning. Already it is evil
dent that great preparations are
under way for the mid-year examina-
tions which begin January 20.
It has been announced that the play
which the Spanish Society will give
is being deliberated upon and the
committee is projecting dance to be
Evening star., 1922-01-08
SCHOOLS.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.

Organization OF debating teams for
the interscholastic debates was start.
ed last week at Central High School
Pupils Of the third and fourh year
classes were made eligible by being
named by their teacher Of English
One hundred and twenty-one pupils
are on the list.
Each pupil on the list will be al
lowed to give a four-minute talk
From this list four teams will be
chosen, of which two are to be girls
teams. The four teams will be com
posed Of three regular debaters and
one substitute. Debates will be ar
ranged in the spring with prepare.
tory and boys high schools for the
boys teams and boarding and girls
high schools for the girls teams. So
After an absence of many weeks
due to Illness, Mr.. Claghorn. teacher
of crafts at Central, returned last
week.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL.

A rally in the interest OF the
alumni vaudeville show on January
IS, II and 1S was held at the Busi-
ness High School Friday. when a gen.
eral assembly was called to hear rep
reSentativeS OF the BUSINESS Nlsn
Alumni Association.
John Reilly was introduced by Prin-
cipal Allan Davis to act as presiding
officer. Mr.. Reilly explained the pur-
pose of the show, being primarily to
raise a separate fund for expenses in
cidenral to the alumni campaign for
a new building. The students. who
are most directly effected by the need
of a new building. were urged to give
their utmost support to this under
taking and their enthusiastic response
indicated that they could be counted
on.
association, spoke on the activities OF
the association In general. including
the operation Of the employment bu-
reau, and its social activities.
The student body was represented
by Miss Franc Schreiner, who thanked
the alumni representatives Tor taxing
the initiative in the interest OF new
building and who pledged the sup
mort OF the students for the vaude-
Vile show.
The program for the show was an
nounced by Joseph c. McGarraghy.
Among those to take part are many
stars in previous Business High
spring plays. he said. They include
Eddie Reinmuth. Mike Joyson. Eddie
ward, Haneke and Joyce, Emma Ma
rozzi and Elton Taylor. The play
each evening will be followed by
dance in the gymnasium.
Ticke cts will be placed on sale at the
school Tuesday, according to an
nouncement Of James c. Wilkes, who
has charge of that feature.
Evening star., 1922-01-08

rector Of the university that two
scholarships have been founded for
college students in honor Of the late
Edward Douglas White. Chief Justice
Of the United States Supreme Court
and q graduate Of Georgetown. The
scholarships, which carry free tuition
and make provision for board. were
founded by Mrs. White in memory Of
her husbands long and close asso-
citation with Georgetown. Details of
the scholarships will be worked out
at the next meeting Of the board of
regents.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

The winter term of the American
University began Tuesday.
George Henry Brodford will lecture
before the students OF the university
on the art of public speaking to-
morrow at pm. The lecture will
be held at 1901 F street.
Dr. X. A. kelser. student in BAG
teriology. read q paper on Baclios
Necrophoras and It's Activities Among
Equines During the World War" and
"A Note on Equine Piroplosmosis"
before the Society Of American Bac-
teriologists at it's twenty-third an
nual meeting at Philadelphia Decem-
ber>2 27-29
Evening star., 1922-01-08
SHAW, JUNIOR, HIGH SCHOOL

The Parent-Teacher Association of
the Shaw Junior High School will
meet in the assembly hall Of the
school Tuesday night at o'clock. Reg
ular business of the association, one
act play by students of the science
be features Of this meeting.
An innovation in athletic circles
will be inaugurated Tuesday, when
will become q competitor in p. S. A.
L. games with senior high school
teams. The heavy and light weight
teams OF the school, however. have
scheduled games with graded school
teams. The arrival of goals" this
week has given an impetus to team
practice in the school.
The extension center conducted by
DR.. Mary Whitley Of Columbia Uni
versity has an enrolment of ninety
Ave teachers.
The French classes Of the school
have effectively employed the game
lingo" during the week as an inter-
esting stimulus toward the mastery
The domestic science department of
the Shaw Junior High School will
manage the school lunchroom now
being equipped. Daily menus and
cooking will be the project Of this
department..
Tho hia.cry-civics classes Of the
Shaw Junior High School are making
an intensive daily study of the pro-
ceedings Of the conference for the
Limitation Of armament. Daily dis
cussions. research and collection of
data are some of the class problems.
Representatives Of these classes will
enter The Star essay contest.
! A unique method Of teaching COM
mercial discount is being employed by
Junior High School teachers Of math-
ematics. Newspaper advertisements
showing current reductions are col
lected. Causes for decline in market
values are discussed by students and
original problems. in discount made
rs q result Of their deductions.
A new school record in sales was
reported by the student manager of
the Junior High School Review. Mar
win Jones. Twelve hundred copies
were sold In q two.day drive.
The carpentry. department has
moved into its new, quarters, which
include q shop and smaller adjoining
room for exhibition purposes. The
large output of this department war
ranted larger quarters.
An intercompany contest between
companies II and Of the school 10
planned by c. C. Bannister. faculty
OsOher IN charEe ct cadetA
Evening star., 1922-01-08
DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.

The Dunbar Debating Club held its
first program Wednesday, when 1t
presented the junior and senior
classes in a debate on the Japanese
question. The subject was well treat
ed by both sides. The unanimous de-
to the juniors, who had the negative
side of the question. The junior team
consists of Miss Helen Jones. Messrs.
Carroll and Carpenter.
The first interclass track meet was
held Wednesday between the fresh
men and sophomore teams. The
sophomores won with a score Of 51-13.
The faculties of Armstrong and
Dunbar High Schools were addressed
Tuesday afternoon by the Duse Mo-
hammed Ali. The address given in
the Dunbar library proved Of great
interest to all present
Reports from Syracuse University
state that Lorraine Redmond, Dunbar.
1921. formerly major of the girls
cadet corps, Is doing very well in her
studies. Her midsemester averages
are exceedingly good. her work in
Latin. philosophy and English deserv-
ing special mention.
Many Dunbar alumni visited the
school during their vacations from
college. Among the visitors were
Misses Charlotte and Elizabeth West.
Gladys Wilkinson and Grace VIII
liSton. Messrs. Henry Allen. Sterling
Brown. Mercer Cook. Roy Ellis,
George Harry. William Hasty, Charles
and Roscoe Lewis.
The Fleur -de-Lis Club entertained
their friends and the visiting alumni
at a delightful afternoon reception
Tuesday, December 81.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
TECH HIGH SCHOOL.

Two plays, "The Kleptomaic" and
THE Pot Boiler" will be given during
next month by the dramatic associa-
ton of Tech High School. "In the
Elevator" was given by the. senior
class Friday.
The annual spring play, "If Were
King" will be given in March. Try
outs for the cast will be held this
week. The alumni association will
repeat its musical comedy, Goo Coo"
at the school Friday night
Capt. McCartee of the basket ball
team has resigned to attend the Uni
versity Of Alabama.
Under the leadership of Lieut.. Col.
David w. Tolson and supervision Of
David w. Tolson and supervision Of
Capt. johnson. U. s. A.. military in
structor, the cadets at Mckinley High
School are making rapid strides.
This week there was only one drill
day, Thursday, due to the fact that
the previous Monday was the last day
of the christmas" holidays. The
drill time, which is an hour and a
half. was spent In company drill.
The drill as whole was very good,
but certain unsteadiness and lack OF
uniform cadence was noticeable. This.
however, was due. it was stated. to
the lack Of drill during the holidays. In
fact. 1t always happens that the COM
panies require at least one day to get
back to normal after long rest.
Ten officers from Tech were de-
tailed as uShers at the unveiling Of
the statue Of Jeanne dare Friday.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
SNEAK THIEF ACTIVE.

A sneak thief entered the residence
Of Capt. George H. Hahn. U. s. A.,
2810 .Ashmead place, last night,
through the front door, that was left
unlocked. and stole several articles
of jewelry valued at $147.
At the apartment Of Miss Mary
Shoup and Miss George Anderson.
1909 Kalorama road. q sneak thief
gained entrance with a duplicate key
and stole jewelry valued at $50.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF st. Johns
College will meet Tuesday night at
the school. Plans for a dance to be
given at Rauscher's January IA will
be made. Proceeds from the dance
will be used for additional scholar
| ships to the college.
The board Of governors of the
School Of Commerce and Finance will
meet next Thursday night at the
college.
Evening star., 1922-01-08
ARMSTRONG MANUAL TRAIN
ING.

A military assembly was held
Wednesday morning to stimulate in
terest in phases Of military training
other than close-order drill. Short
addresses were made by Capt. New
man. Lieut.. Coleman. Lieut.. Ferguson.
all of the U. S. R., and George H.
Murray. chairman of the military
committee. Offers on the part of
Lieut.. Coleman to instruct volunteer
classes in minor tactical problems and
from Lieut.. Ferguson for machine
gun study and tactics were we'll re-
ceived.
Colville's operetta, THE Pennant,"
has been put into rehearsal by the
Armstrong Glee and Dramatic clubs.
Production will be under the joint
direction of Ernest Amos and Miss
Helen Crawford.
An interesting episode occurred re-
Gently which shows that Washing
toms schools take first rank in the
country for character and quality of
work produced. At a recent exhibit
Of the work Of disabled soldiers pur-
suing vocational courses under the
federal board the shoe and machine
School. which offers instruction to
seventy-five of the blesses. excited
very favorable comment. or special
distinction was the machine work ex-
hibit Of Sergt Martin l.. Hart, for
merly of the Motor Corps.
An acetylene welding plant will
soon be added to the mechanical
equipment Of the school If present
plans carry to provide this much
needed accessory to the work Of the
auto shop.
H. B. Wallace, who directs the work
Of the band. is looking forward to
several accessions from the February
entrants. This was the pioneer regi-
mental outfit in the local schools, and
much Is expected Of 1t at the COM
petitive drill and other ceremonies.