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Evening star., 1923-04-29

The Washington Young Women's
Christian Association administration
is now under the active direction of
come here from ST. Louis as general
secretary of the local organization.
Miss Anderson for two years occupied
that position in the Missouri city.
Miss Anderson's experience in ex-
"Cutive positions in the Y. W. &. a.
has been quite extensive. and in
'ludeS seven years of service a aboard.
Prior to going to St. Louis she was
executive of the work of the national
board. of the Young Womens Chris
tian Associations of America in Bel
GUM and her friends say much of
its success is due To her splendid
organizing ability
Work Accomplished in Belgium.
organization of Y. w. c. A. centers
In Belgium was begun in 1919 and at
the end of two years, four permanent
c"nters had been established-two
at Brussels. one at Antwerp and one
at Mons. as we'll as summer vaca-
tlon house with Accommodations for
sevcnty-five girls. Although these
'enters were started by the Ameri
can organization all American secre-
1aries are being withdrawn. and Bel
gan women are being substituted.
while the Belgian Y. ". L. a. takes
over control of the work.
Way Day Breakfast in View.
The secretarial staff Of the Wash
tngton association is planning a May
day breakfast for Tuesday morning
Rt the Elizabeth Somers residence.
Miss Anderson, Miss Gertrude L. Mac
Arthur. recently resigned general
secretary, and DR.. Ada r. Thomas.
member of the lss Board rd, of Directors ;,
mittee. will be the guests of honor.
Evening star., 1923-04-29
Parent-Teacher Activities.

This column is conducted under the
auspices of the District OF Columbia
branch OF the National Congress OF
Mothers and ParentTeacher Associa-
tions.
A special table for ten persons was
arranged for members of the Con-
gress OF Mothers at the authors
breakfast at the willard Hotel April
81. The following members were
present: Mrs. G.. S. Rafter, Miss Mary
f. Rose, Mrs. ]. N Saunders. Mrs.
Laura Williams, Mrs. James T. New
ton, Mrs. d. f. Bolton, Miss Marion
W. Seville. Mrs. B. c. Shuman. Mrs.
Walter NJ. Brown, Mrs. l.. Fl. Brown.
Mrs. William Wolf Smith and Mrs.
vtrojnia White Speel.
The people in Washington are
urged to insist that equality of op-
portunity be adequately provided for
the children. Superintendent Ballou
has said on several occasions that 1t
is not the lack of vision. but lack
OF the conditions to carry out the
vision. that is depriving many chill
need" Among the most pressing ne
cessities DR. Ballou has described as
follows:
"A research bureau to determine
the ability of the pupils and the type
of education best suited to these aoili-
ties.
"A dental clinic for every division.
There are four in operation; there
should be fifteen.
"Open-air classes for all anemic
children There are two provided :
twelve more arc needed.
"kindergartens for all tive-year- Id
children. NinetysiX are provided
1876 arc needed.
"A classroom for every first and
second grade class There are ll5;
there should be PA.
Glasses in all sections of the city
to teach reading at a slower rate OF
speed than in the first grade as now
organized. only one provided.
Rapid moving classes for the
clever child. None have been pro-
vided.
Summer schools for the child TO
Evening star., 1923-04-29

for playground equipment and help
defray expenses In installing in the
building electric lights. Mrs. Waiter
Hagen ID chairman Of the committee.
Homemade cakes and candy are to
be sold. and prizes will be awarded.
The card party 10 to be held at Ma
sonic Temple. Sth and r streets north
east.
The Monroe Home and School AS
sociation met April II. Mrs. ]. p. Ia
Beane, the president, presided. After
q short business session stephen E.
Kramer. assistant superintsndent OF
schools. addressed tho meeting. Miss
Blanch Beckham, principal Of the
school. introduced the teachers Of the
school to the parents. Refreshments
were served. The school building has
been, greatly. improved by tho new
addition and the installation Of cleo
trio lights. The association has re-
Gently purchased a victrola for. tho
school. also furnished a couch and
principals ONCE. luncheon given
by the association recently was very
successful. Officers are to be elected
at the May meeting. The entertain
ment will be provided by the school
children and the Boy Scout Band
The jackson School vaudeville will
be held at Western High School next
Friday at $3.50 pm. The. proceeds are
ter contest advertising the vaudeville
was won by James Cunningham.
sixth grade pupil. Many posters were
submitted. The electric lights for
the school are still before the asso-
citation. The Georgetown Citizens
Evening star., 1923-04-29

make up deficiencies in one or two
lines of study. Twenty-Five have been
provided; fifty are needed.
"A coaching teacher in each build
Ing of twelve classes or over. to en-
able children to make up losses
caused by unavoidable absence.
Vocational schools in grades below
the seventh for the hand minded boy
or girl. -Four have been provided
there shoald be at least thirteen.
Junior high schools for all seventh
and eighth grade pupils; two are in
operation, two are projected, thirteen
are needed:
Enough and adequate salaries to Sc
cure the specially trained teacher in
every line oE work, the teacher Of talent
and vision. capable of arousing dormant
qualities ansi developing them to the
fullest exten3.
Assistant superintendent S. K. kram-
er Is encouraging the movement to have
free school fsr painter apprentices.
The Edmuslds Mothers Club sent
their former president, Mrs Joseph n.
Saunders as a District delegate to the
rational conNention OF the Parent
Teacher Association at Louisville, Ky.
They presented her with a travelling
bag.
The annual entertainment of the Pea
body-Htlton Parent-Teacher Association
Evening star., 1923-04-29
His Busy Season.
From the American Lexion Weekly

rfUm UTE AHferICdn LHXIUH We6kIy'
A man with all the earmarks Of
laborer was smoking thoughtfully
and watching a large building in
process of construction Being short
handed a foreman approached and
asked:
Hey, you want a job?"
"Yes," was the reply. but ! can
only work in the mornings"
"Aw. shucks! Why can't you work
all day?"
We'll" the man explained, "evefy
afternoon I got to carry q banner
in the unemployed parade"
Evening star., 1923-04-29

Association IL cooperating 50 there
the near future. The next meeting
OF the association will be May H."
Mrs. Edward Kalmback, chairman of
the Juvenile Court committee Of the
Congress of Mothers and Parent
ME Hendrick. on Speech Correction"
will be the speakers.
Evening star., 1923-04-29

The Parent-Teacher Association of
the Fairmount Heights School. Fair
mount Heights. Md, met Monday, at
afternoon at o'clock at the school.
Rev. j. H. Woods is to offer prayer
and Rev. H. w. B. Campbell Is to
read the Psalms. Addresses will be
made by s. J. Trotter, James F. Arm
strong S. ]. BAroner, d. e. Brooks,
I'rof. Nicholas Orem. James H. Camp
bell and Frank Coalman.
Evening star., 1923-04-29

4 round trip. with all ex-
penses on shipboard included,
at no more expense than
vacation right here at home!
To meet the ever-increasing de-
mand in this country for an in
expensive and at the same time
thoroughly comfortable and en-
joyable transatlantic voyage, is
the prime object of the Great
Northern Steamship Company.
Organized by progressive busi-
ness men who. realize the excep-
tional opportunity offered now
for inexpensive travel in Europe,
the Company will cater to the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
CITY ITEMS

A marriage license has been issued
"a STANLEY MieRz0Tfk ~ hi2 Farming
ton avenue and Miss Bertha Sid0F 81
90 grove street,
kietrolas ana Pianos, iisnFy MoTaRs
-adyt.
The women Of S. IosePh's parish
will hold a whist this evening in The
parish hail, The names ~ prise
winners printed in yesterdays paper
should haze been credited 10 the
church Of ST. John the Evangelist,
Tell him with smokes, Fathers daV,
June 18Th. Quality Smoke sh0R, ~,
Main,waaN.
the LeEal order Of Nlease viii
leave lar South Manchester, saturday
10 attend the state field day exercises
Tho members will have a special troll
ley ani Wili he accompanied hy M
Philharmonic hand, leaving the rentsr
at ! a nei0ek
Meet me az sehmaFr's for dinner,
adv,
Mrs, Dewitt c, VanderheFE Of a65
Chestnut street is entertaining her
niece, Miss MYRTLE !, Rogers, 0f
FaughkefRsie, y, Y,
French Hat sh0pRe, ~ West Main
st.. Prof. bldg, Exclusive millinery,
-advt
Mrs, Emery clongh with her two
children. who has been visiting her
parents. SIR. and Mrs, John GaFrity Of
seymour Park. has returned 20 her
home in Holland. conn
Gnlhransen Player Pianos, Moran's
-ndgt.
There will ho special meeting ~
the svea Social club held IN the club,
nnms on Friday evening,
Radio sets ana supplies at MorNns.
--adyt,
John Nowick Of 2g Orange street
reported 10 the police today that his
store was entered sometime during
the night and about 100 pennies were
stolen.
John Symeeko OF az BLACK Rock
avenue reported 20 tho police late yes
terday afternoon that his automobile
had been stolen from Lake and High
streets. II was a six-cylinder Buick
touring car.
Howard Rradstreet director Of
adult education NJ Hartford. will de-
liver the graduation address at the
Central Junior High school tomorrow
forenoon.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
CAN'T BECOME DRY
IieRon an IianaF Situation in England
4 That peanle eanaai he Made 20
GiNe 10 Beverages,

D. Tbs Associated Press
london, June Sudden reforma-
tion Of the drinking habits Of the
British Ratian is not attaiRahle, says
the report OF the special committee
appointed hy the British labor party
% inquire into the question Of prohi'
hili0n made public today,
The committee says 4 neEeetVes no
sign that the British people are al all
likely % vote national prohibition
Law, II points ont that the example
Of the United States cannot bee plead
ed because prohibition in America
came only as the eliminating stage Of
thFeeranaFteTs Of century Of re-
form, including the widespread aden'
ton Af local seta legislation"
The report expresses regret over the
absorption Of the time and energy nf
refAFmers in Great Britain In adYo.
eating what the committee regards as
for the time being an imnraeiieable
measure,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
LIGHT WORK FOR CREWS
ehoRpy Water and Sirens Wind
Hamper Yale oaTsmeR TeiaF-hnz
son Is Hack al Ma, s Position,

Gales Ferry, June ll,-WaisF cone
diti0ns for the Vale crew we're no,
coed this morning, The Mind was nRr
stream and the river very ehepPf,
Wilson was hack at No, 8 IN the var
sity boat and all the other substitutes
were hack in their original places,
The work for all crews was ligni
The junior varsity went down the
river two miles and hack, The varsity
boat went downstream one and a halt
miles and Towed back easily, Coach
Leader giving light work because OF
last nights time trial
The freshmen crew went down 10
the three mile mark and praeiieed
starts and sprints, The combination
crew went down the river three miles
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Those pretty froeks and dresses
that women love to wear in spring
and summer-so much depends
upon the dainty care with which
they are washed and ironed. A
RULED panel or wrinkled plai, can
spoil the whole effect.
To this careful task, as TO every
other item in the family bundle, our
Prim-Prest service brings that in
dividual attention and skill that
gives such perfect results. Every
thing thoroughly eleanscd in rain
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW
II Dempsey Gets Second IpstaIlment,
Pledged Him for HIS Fight, Much
Doubt VIII BE Removed.

Great Falls. Mont, June 14.-Psy-
ment tomorrow of 100000. the sec.
ond installment of the 100000 purse
guaranteed Jack Dempsey for his
fight with Tommy Gibbons at Shelby
July 4. will remove the last trace Of
uneasiness existing here of the Shelby
promoters ability to go through with
their enterprise.
Jack Kearns, manager Of the
heavyweight champion today pro-
fessed belief that the money would
be paid.
When the money is rendered
Kearns. the promoters will be in a
position where 1t will be cheaper for
them to go ahead with the fight than
to call it off. as some skeptics feared
they would.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
20 YEAR OLD STAR
HEADS BRITISHERS
Has Lowest Score al IrOOn.'
Hagen Gets Mark OIL 76

b ghs Associated Press
TrooR, June IA Eightyrsight golf
sFs one af whom is "a he the new
British aPen champion started out
this morning for the a6 holes Of nlaY
that constitute the FIRST days assign
ment IN the quest for the title, The
other So holes viii ~ played lemAFr
row ana the winner will be- the golfer
whose card shows the hest aggregate
medal seoFe for the 9s holes,
New Star Arrives,
q, A, WhitfamhH, a go year old Rrau
fessional from Bath, led the field with
q score OF 70 when al the players in
the British open golf championship
here had completed the first half OF
the first round this noon,
Last year al Sandwich, Whitenmhs
finished NTH IN the open champion
ship with a score Of sos TOR the 70
holes. and in the qualifying round far
this tournament he was one OF the
three who led the field with gggre-
gates OF 40 for the 80 holes,
First IN Holes
Scores for the first 4 holes were.
Leo Diegel. so; Angel de Ia Tore.
rs; Ted Ray. 70; Abe Mitchell, ~:
Gene Gassiat, 81; Walter Hagen 20:
Johnny Farrell. 70.
Diegels card:
out-ttB 6t5 $3.50.
In-tst SAC 72s-io--so.
Hasen's card:
out-644 4s5 4t4--37.
In--4t4 ts5 64s-so-7s.
Fayreii's card:
out-t5b ts6 8tt-fo.
In-b54 $40 644-3s-7s.
KirsSwood Is Second
Joe Kirkwood, the Australian
champion. was second with 72. The
!. next three competitors were tied with
scores OF 10 each.
Walter Hagen. the titleholder. was
separated from the leader by six
strokes and nine competitors when
tho afternoon round began. Four
Others were tied with Hagen Mt 7s.
Macdonald Smith made so, and
George Aulbach IS.
Mcdonald Smith in taking eighty
this morning did not play the golf he
DISPLAYED in the qualification rounds.
His card:
Out-8ll b36 435-40
In--644 637 5s4--4o-so.
Hagen's Mark f47.
Walter Hagen went around In II In
the afternoon which with his rs of |
the morning brought his aggregate |
for the day to lat.
Among the low scoring Rritishers
were:
C. A. Whitcomes 70, rs, 145. A. G.
Havers 10, 70, 1916. Alex Herd 50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
DRYING Up CHICAGO,

Chicago, June IA drive by pro.
hhition agents against Chicago sa-
loonkeepers now generally referred 10
as keepers Of soft drink parlors had
Its climax today when iniunetions
we're issued In federal court against
ha Of them. Similar action Is being
prepared In coo other cases
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Special Notice

x. u. Sick Benefit St Stefan will
give a picnic Sunday, June II, at
p. M. at Scheutzen Park, Barnesdale,
Members and friends are cordially In
vited. Refreshments. Admission free.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Special Notice

Tho Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the NJ, r. church will hold
a food and cake sale at the store OF
A. A. Mills. 50 West Main St., to-
morrow. Friday afternoon. from 2 TO
4. The public is cordially invited.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14
Every dainty frill
as you would have it

soft water. everything ironed with
thoughtful heed tothe smallest detail.
When you open the bundle
everything will be immaeuhfe-
every dainty frill just as you would
have il.
And most important OF all, this
superlativc family service is not
expensive. II costs you less than a
good laundress, yet it takes all the
worry and effort off your hands.
May we send our representative
for your bundle'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-06-14

Officials whose business causes them
IN remain overnight nj Sing Sing are
entitled 10 demand accommodation In
tho prison
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
Dress Hints For Women
With Limited Incomes

New York, y, " Feb, l.
The woman who Keeps herself
smartly attired on limited in
come is the real genius of the age
Anyone can go into a shop with
$3.50 and come out with an exclu-
sive looking frock or suit, but the
woman who manages to look at
tractive on thirty or forty dollars
is the real genius.
1t isn't always the extensively
gowned woman who commands at
tention. Often the girl in a home
made copy of an expensive gown,
worn with an inexpensively con-
cocted Rat, attracts more atten-
ton than her mink CARRIED conf
petitors.
The girl who chases from store
to store in search of bargains
who touches up her medium priced
gown with hand embroidery or
brocade; who buys flowers on the
side-streets to tranSfix a five dol
lar hat into one which would sell
in the shops for twenty; who mani
ages to keep in correct taste for
all occasions on a small income, IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
sISK BROTHERS SENTENCED

Danville, Va, Feb. HARDY
Sisk and his twin brother. Sandy
Sisk, sons of Edward Sisk. were
yesterday morning. sentenced to
serve from ~ TO 90 years in the
North Carolina penitentiary b.
Judge Shaw, sitting at Wentworth,
n. c.. near here. The jury, which
for two days had tried the trio
on the charge of numbering f. c.
Zigler, chief of police Of Mayodan
returned a verdict late on Monday
night freeing the father but find.
ing the brothers guilty of sec
ond degree murder.
Zigler and another officer went
to Sisk's house last April to
serve warrants on the sons for
minor offeuSes. when the shooting
took place. zigler was killed ou:-
right and Ed Sisk and Sandy
Sisk were both wounded The
trio claimed self-defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
Virginia Diocese Defers
Action on Negro Church

Danville, Va, Feb. 1-St. An
.dfew's church, Norfolk, was chosen
by the Council OF the Diocese of
Scuthen Virginia as next years
meeting place. The feature Of
deliberations was protracted de
bate on a resolution, up for final
reading, under the terms Of which
larger representation would be
given the coiored clergy, who since
1889 have had a limited voice in
diocesan affairs. There was n di-
vision Of sentiment expressed. One
negro clerical delegate collapsed
at the height Of an imprisoned
plea. The council finally ordered
final action by recommitting the
matter to special committee, to
make a report next year.
Officers OF the diocese reelected
yesterday included the Rev. VIII
liam 4. Brown, Portsmouth, sec
Rotary; ". w. OLD, Norfolk,
treasurer; Thomas II. Wilcox,
Norfolk, chancellor; the Rev. Will
liam Goodwin. Of William and
Mary, historiographer. The Rev.
j. Cleveland Hail, Danville, was
reelected chairman of the stand
ing committee.
AT the evenings session the
council voted afhmatively on a,
canon which would deprive all
churches which fail to meet their
diocesan assessments of day rep
resentation in the council. Under
another constitutional amendment
the bishop sends ministers to I'M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
Dining Boom

TENPIECE mahogany dining suite consisting Of buffet
china case oblong dining table cosedn serving table side
chairs and armchair match Chairs have blue leather seats
REGULAR price $4,000 February Sale Price $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01

to mind the most interesting per-
son in the fashion world today.
Whenever ii new style comes in
C vogue she hopes Onto it immed-
aecly. II skirts are TO be longer,
Town 20 her hem. 1--WE seldom see
her type in the divorce courts,
.omblaining of wandering hus-
bands, for the man whose wife
keeps herself lovely and attrac-
tive without running him in debt,
is held with bonds stronger than
laws.
This Spring offers great posi-
bilities to the woman of talent in
the way of color. Hats, suits and
gowns are all showing splOtches
Of color ranging from the pastel
hades to vivid greens and reds.
Suits are frightened up with Pals
ey and brocade lapels. Hats are
Favo.ing dainty colored posies
,ather than costly feathers. Amy
woman can bedeck herself in col
I.ors tn, are, becoming 10 net at
little cost. ; "N !; t
Printed hiatesiaks are SPONSORED
* many of the French gownmak-
rs for the, exclusive Spring cos
.unle. fortunately for the .w,o-
Z nan &c small means, the cloth
Observation-Disclosures simply loaded
he shops with materials of this
sort End the home dressn'aker has
4 selection of co!ored prints equal
70 Paquins.
Spring styles are simple. Well
begin Y:th .She jacket suit, which
lis TO be the smart thing for all
'c3eas IONS. Jackets this year are
simple Strengthened affairs,
reaching to the fingertips. They
make no attempt az being tailor
ed. Many of them use the sim
pie side-front closing. being tied
wish a large ribbon bGw, thus dis
missing the buttonhole question.
With a pattern anyone who IS IA
miliac with sewing can easily
make them.
Their smartness depends upon
the materials used for them. TO
insure the greatest success. |
would suggest that one use con
trasting materials for skirt and
Jacket. Thus, with the stable blue.
Poiret twill skirt, one may use 4
jacket of Paisley print on 'cne
with Persian colors printed or en-.
broidcred upon Background OF
blue of the same shade as the
skirt. A wide blue satin bow may
be used TO fasten the jacket at
the left, side. This will make a
suit that is dressy and practical,
For sports wear, the same idea
may be carried out, using con
trasting colors of flannel for coat
and skirt. Rose and white make
q pretty combination N"srted
linens, chintz and Swallowed ere
tonnes fern the jackets of some
OF the smqrteSt Palm Beach cos
tunes and their popularity viii
be carried throughout the Summer
months. The jacket Of printed
cotton cloth is replacing the sweat
er for resort wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
HAS ANNUAL COMPLAINT

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. l-ArnOld
Morley. 'lifer" in the Georgia
state penitentiary, has written his
annual letter to the Governor,
complaining of inhuman treatment
at the state prison. The letter.
- pages in length, was received
at the office of the governor here
q few days ago. Each year, Wor-
ley has written charging that he
Is being miStreated by officials at
the penitentiary. Last year a
committee was named 10 investi-
gate the charges and found that
Worley had been disciplined for
lmruly conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
SINCLAIR IN RUSSIA

Moscow-Upton Sinclair's "Hm
dred Percent" and Jimmy Hig-
gins" will appear shortly on the
stage Of the Revolutionary the
alter" in Moscow. The same the
alter is now preparing Ernest Tel
ler's mass Men," since his other
play, "Machinestormers" made
big hit with the Russian public.
Ernsx Toller is serving a three
years sentence in Bavarian
prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
'Remodeling City
Hall Building

Work Of remodeling the city
hall building is rapidly progress
ing. The old city council chamber
.at the south end of the city hall
building is being converted into
three Office rooms in which Will
be located the city treasures3 efy
tax collector and clerk of the gas.
The. rooms are separated by oak
partitions and each is to have
oak. doors with glass panels. The
top will be covered with tongue
and groove and over this will be
beaver board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-02-01
MISS KING WINS VERDICT

Fredericksburg, Va, FEB. IL
A verdict for $4,000, less 5000,
amount Of hospital expenses,
equalingv S4,lOO, was returned by
the jury in. the damage case of
Miss Helen B. King, of Calpeper,
against former Gov. Westmore-
land Davis in the Circuit Court
of Spotsylyania held here, The
jury deliberated an hour and Is
minutes.
W, ". 8ut2ner, of counsel for
defendant. following the reading
of the verdict, moved that the
verdict be set aside as contrary
to the evidence and because of
alleged misconduct on a part OF
certain jurors during the trial.
Argument for 4 new trial will be