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matic perfume family pervades the
fresh atmosphere.
1t is the heart Of Africa, and a
parliament of birds assemblies here
the scarlet lightning bird" from the
south, the black ibis and the gray
from the sedges of the Nile, homely
old storks from the chimney-pots Of
Alsace-Lorraine. the angelic egret,
gruffiy quacking fiocks Of ducks and
geese. dainty little water birds so
light they seem to run upon the water,
and waltzing swallows that come
from who knows where. Surprised
waterbucks. whistling with alarm,
leap behind screens of papyrus; efe-
plants at night plunge and wallow
in the lush sedges; and to complete
the picture, the Wambugwe, in single
file. with gourds on their backs filled
with curdled milk or milk and blood,
spears over their shoulders, and bits
Of dirty colored cloth or stained hide
flung loosely about them, shuttle ST.
lently along the trails. But as the
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of
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while her eyes, lustrous and intelli-
gent. seemed to indicate a spirit and
experience aeons beyond her black,
grinning companions. She gave me a
swift glance, smiled, said "Ita -lala"
ESQ l knew she was of an ancient
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the pale sun unfolded to us the Land
of Mists.
TT is a vast citadel to which the sur
vivors of harried races fed in ones
and twos when the lean Hamites
swept down from the north. The
natives are strange in their manners,
their languages and their physical
characteristics. A complete naked
ness, almost general in men and wom-
en-, seems to be the only common trait,
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tered and whistled and chirped US a
greeting.
Springing lightly into the air. the
little warrior emitted a long, shrill
whistle, leered at me and smirked a
merry smirk.
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ny WILLIAM ASHLEY !

BY WILLIAM ASHLEY ANDERSON.
THIS Article, complete In Itself, Is the
fourtn and last by Mr.. Anderson on
experiences In East Africa. He Is back
near New York now recovering from an
operation made necessary by the hard
ships and blood poisoning Of this trip.
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n n ANY photographs of the
N eclipsed sun and its sur
roundlngs, particularly the
= - -. Z. e. l.nr.
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TN the waning light this swamp is
1 very beautiful. Birds of rare
plumage soar above it or float on
its surface; while some, like daubs OF
color upon blue canvas, dart among
The reeds. Clucking, gurgling, whist
: ling or, like the golden-crested crane.
uttering melancholy cries, they fill the
air with strange music. Water liles
large and small and Of many hues
hoat in the open spaces, and an aro-
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-four Little Maids From .Sch00L

EOCR little maids from school. and
i all with "Es'' on their report
cards! That's not bad record at all.
is it? The girls OF this group were
seniors at Central High School until
last Wednesday. Now they have
been formally ushered out into the
wide, wide world" with sheekskins
in their hands. They were all officers
in the graduating class. Dorothy
Latimer. the red-headed gal" Of the
class, was vice president: Lois Thomp-
son. who was a leader in all activities
Of the girls at the school, was secre-
tary: Margaret Somerville, a veritable
twin to Lois in sharing the high posi-
tions and athletic records in girls
activities, was prophecies; and Enid
Williams. the musical member of the
quartet, was class poet.
Each of these girls had a record
of mo mark below excellent in any
subject" during the past semester at
the school, and some of them had
such a record consistently all through
their four years at the school.
Every one of them has definite
plans, though rather general in ou,
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Local Girl Active at New London

Word comes from New London that
one of the prominent members of the
class of 1928 at Connecticut College,
New London. Conn, who was gradu-
ated this month from that institu-
tion. was Miss Jessie W. Bigelow of
Washington.
Miss Bigelow. who resides at the
Fransboro apartments, was a leader
in the college dramatic club and also
took an active interest in both class
affairs and athletics She Joined the
dramatic club in her sophomore year,
became its president in junior year
and was business manager for the
club while a senior. During all four
years at the college Miss Bigelow has
been member Of the literary club.
and when a Junior she served as
editor in chief of The Koine." tho
college yearbook. She was member
of the senior class-day committee.
In college athletics Miss BigeIow
has been on teams for hockey, basket
ball. track. volley ball. soccer and
cricket.
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Parent-Teacher Activities.

dim light in which they are forced
to work is a severe trial to the eye
sight of both pupils and teachers
But the whole northeastern section
of the city would be benefited by the
installation of electricity in this par
ticular building. because if the cur
rent can be put in the Peabody that
section OF the city will no doubt
gain a much-needed dental clinic
There is room for a clinic in the
Peabody. and there is no doubt that
1t is an almost vital need to the
community. There is no dental clinic
in either the southwest or the north
east. though the first request for
public school clinic came from the
southwest in 1914. The District of
Columbia Congress of Mothers and
PIT. A. for a number Of years paid
the teeth of public school pupils by
ington dental clinics. At present
there are only four dental clinics in
the schools. three of this number
being for white children and the re-
naming one for colored pupils. These
clinics have only been able to help
6 per cent of the school children and
the medical inspector. DIR. Murphy.
says that from 75 to 80 per cent Of
the pupils in the graded schools are
in great need of dental work be-
fore the condition OF their teeth
does serious damage to their health
To meet the situation there should
b. four new clinics, so that each Sec
tton Of the city can be reached in
this work. Every citizen Of Wash
ington-who II concerned for the well
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This column is conducted under the
auspices of the District of Columbia
branch of the National Congress of
Mothers and ParentTeachers' Asso-
Citations.
When the vacation days start and
the teachers and pupils of our pub
lie schools enjoy their well earned
rest, it does not mean that the schools
are closed, for 1t is then that the
repair department is busiest Dur
ing this present summer there will
be many changes and improvements
made, the most important being the
buildings. The District of Colum bia
Congress OF Mothers and PIT. A.
have worked for years in this mat
ter of having the buildings properly
lighted for dark days. Mothers have
often been in the buildings on win
ter afternoons and have seen the way
sight in order to do their work, so
1t is most gratifying to know that
many of the buildings will be wired
during the summer.
In the list OF buildings to be wired
for electricity II is to be hoped that
the authorities will include the Pea
body School. For several reasons
this building should receive hrst con-
alteration. It is Q very old build
tng, and its halls and corridors are
dark, even in midday in the winter,
and during the winter afternoons the
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first cousin of Gen. U. s. Grant. So
she unites in the most interesting
way the two families of the leading
soldiers of the civil war.
Although Newport remains fixed in
the average American mind, and most
assuredly in that of visitors from
alien countries, as the queen of
American resorts, there is no deny
ing that the many beautiful summer
places along Long Island sound in
New York and Connecticut are max
ing serious encroachments on the
supremacy of the Rhode Island city.
Southampton Is for the ambitious
much more the coveted point for So
cial recognition than Newport and it's
villas and cottages are snapped up
British guests for the summer-and
they are many-have, apparently. two
choices. For those who seek health
as we'll as pleasure, Hot Springs, in
Virginia, makes strong appeal. but
those who wish gay time. especially
ampton. An instance occurs in the
visit Of the Lionel Guests and their
Oldest daughter. Miss Diana. who will
be presented at court next spring.
Miss Guest is prominent among the
sub-debs. but also takes part in the
leaders thereabout-Miss Ellin Mac
kay. Miss MiiIicent Rogers and Miss
Cornelia Livingston. She is allied
through her father, minister of the
air service in the Stanley Baldwin
cabinet, with a half dozen of the most
Kingdom. and through her mother,
who was Miss Amy Phipps, she has
numbers of important American kins-
people. amanE1 snsop
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Louise Smith, Secretary

CHE has dimples and a charming
- disposition. graduated from East
ern High School last Wednesday,
night. and does all the secretarial
work for Charles Hart. principal of
Eastern. This is picture of Louise
Smith as given by those who know
her well and like her.
Louise. who is nineteen years old.
has been the clerk in charge of the
Office of the high school for the past
year. In addition to this position of
responsibility. she has completed a
program of stuilcs for her senior
year. She began her duties as a clerk
last July at the busiest time in the
history Of the school. and had all the
additional clerical work in connec-
ton with the equipment of the new
bullding-supp1ies. estimates. orders.
etc. All this work had to be done
with the greatest efficiency. Louise,
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Vacation Lodge for Girls.

Y TARiED and peculiar are many OF
names for summer camps. both
for giIls and boys. People seem to
delight in trying originality and
straining imagination and sense of
humor to find odd and apt names for
their little shacks and cottages. But
what name could be more appropriate
and sensible than Vacation Lodge:
This is the name OF the Young Wom-
ems Christian Association summer
home in Cherrydale. Va which is
open from June 15 to September Is
for allweek visitors and girls who
wish to spend their entire periods of
vacation there.
Vacation Lodge is a very attrac-
tive place, big enough to be roomy
and cool and far enough away from
everywhere else to be restful. 1t is
only ten minutes from Georgetown by
the Cherrydale car line or bus, and
sits upon hill framed in the lece-
work of many trees. One of those
adorable walks with grass growing
between the blocks of stone winds
across a tiny rustic bridge under
dappled shade of trees up to the wide
porch that extends across the front
of the house
The interior of the lodge is equally
charming. The lower floor. with the
exception Of the kitchen and pantries
is one big. cool room with cretonned
wicker chairs, invitingiy grouped
shaded reading lights and huge
stone fireplace that takes up half Of
one side of the room. Outside is the
screened-in-p porch dining-ro Up
stairs is the sleeping porch. built out
among the branches of the trees This
porch and comfortably furnished in
side bedrooms with several showers
and big dressing-ro will accom-
modate twenty-five girls.
AS soon as the first signs of spring
come. clubs of business girls and girl
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NAMES FOR GIRLS
And What They Mean

\ MY Is a charming short name for a
the Latin verb meaning "to love"
The sentiment given for Amy is true
heart" The flower for Amy is, natu-
rally, the red rose Of love.
st. Amy was an Italian noblewoman
who lived in the city of Bari. Amata
is the favorite Italian form of the name
and is used in all Latin countries and
Germany. The French use Aimee. A
girl named Amy should have an amiable
disposition in order TO live UP to her
name.
used in oriental fairy tales and par
ticular favorite as the name for hero
ines Of the Arabian Nights"
In English literature Amy Robsart
has a place as a leading heroine. She
II was who. in Sir Walter Scott's novel.
"Kenilworth," won the love Of the Earl
OF Leicester, who lead a most unhappy
existence between her passionate love
for him and the deep infatuation that
Queen Elizabeth entertained for him.
The result was the inevitable tragedy
American school girls for several gen.
erations have been interested in Amy
one of the four delightful girl characters
created by Louisa NJ. Alcott in her
popular book. Little Women" Amy
was the youngest in this group yet typi-
cal of her name in her sweet, loving
disposition.
Amy does not seem TO have been a
popular name among royalty. The
nearest was the case of Amy Robsart
above mentioned. However, Amelia
which may well be considered form
OF Amy. was the name Of an English
princess. who was the fifteenth and
youngest child OF George Ill. whom the
American colonists hated cordially
Amelia Sedey was character In
Thackeray's masterpiece. Vanity Fair
She was the very antthesis OF Becky
Sharpe, the original, witty heroine OF
the book.
Amina is the heroine OF Bellinis
opera, The Somnambulist." In this
production. which IL still presented
though less frequently than immedi-
ately following it's premier in Milan in
1881, the heroine Is a very mysterious
parsonage.
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reserves begin to trek out to the lodge
for week end parties. The calendar is
filled for weeks in advance. The mid
opened for all-week visitors. many
girls move cut there and come to
town every day to work. secretary
is in charge of the lodge from this
time until fall, aud delicious meals
are served regularly. Board is made
as inexpensive as possible. ON ac-
count Of increasing demand for
rooms. additions are being made to
the orig Ginll building.
The dining porch has been en-
by the girls OF the Park View. Van
derwerken and Chevy Chase chap
ters of the association and the
Indoor-Outdoor Club. the lodges
founders Recently the last mem
toned club has formed company
of adjacent property. which was for
sale and which real estate company
contemplated buying for suburban
residential lots
Still another interesting contribu-
tion toward the lodge this year is
decorative bird bath that the Biblio-
philae Class. the religious education
department. has donated TO be
erected on the lawn to attract TO its
refreshing bowl the numerous va
rieties of birds that have their apart
ments in the manystoried trees about
the lodge.
This lodge was dedicated on May
80. 1910, built on land donated by Dr.
Joseph Taber Johnson. The building
was erected by funds raised by mem
bers OF the 1ndoor-Outdoor Club. and
the first season was held during that
summer
A plan like this. of the girls, by the
girls and for the girls. Is. indeed, in
spring, and II is no wonder that be-
tween week end parties and visitors
for more lengthy periods, Vacation
Lodge is running over with girls. just
as comfortable ant hill is running
over with thh husN- liftle insn.--c
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The Whiteness of June.

There was a little girl
And she had bobbed hair:
Shed been making mud pies,
And her feet were bare
Sb6e lay in the grass
And hummed a little tune
About white clouds, white daisies.
And June.
Some ten years later
This same little girl
Was busy at school
With the final whirl
OF graduation,
Which came so soon
With white frocks, sheepskins. slip
perS.
And June.
Another ten years
And the girl grown up
Felt that she drank
From happiness cup;
For she rode in joy
To be married high noon
In white, with a veil white roses
And June.
And when she grew old
And her eyes grew dim.
White honeysuckles round her
On the porch with him.
Her memory treasures CLEANED
With the moon,
All white with the delicate whiteness
OF June.
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line, to follow out during the next
few years. and it looks as though at
least three of them will be together
for while to come
Lois Thompson is enrolled at
Swarthmore College and will go
there for her freshman year next fail.
She is very fond Of English and may
specialize in that language so as to
teach il later. Lois is also interested
in hygienic work and may take a
special course along that line.
Dorothy Latimer will attend George
Washington University next year and
will study languages. II is possible
that she may split her college days
between the local college and Swarth-
more. but she hasn't decided abso-
lutely to do so IS yet.
Margaret Somerville will take a
postgraduate course at Central and
later go to either Swarthmore or
Wellesley. where she will study to
take up social-service work following
graduation from college.
Enid Williams may go to college
next year. but isn't at all settled in
her plans along this line. However,
she is sure that she will continue
her music studies. In which she is
supremely interested. She has pre-
viously devoted most of her time to
studying the piano. but expects TO
concentrate her study on the violin
next wear.
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however. has come Off with flying
co1ors and now ha dies all of Mr..
Hart's SeyretaIial work and will con-
tinue in her present position as clerk
after graduation.
Louise seems to possess that eX-
CCllent quality. ability to meet people.
combined with a pleasing speaking
voice. Teachers and pupils alik ke
commend her.
Before these clerical duties filled
her time. Louise was a member of the
Girls Rifle Club and proved that she
possessed considerable ability in
school dramatics. She also was a
member of the student council in her
junior year and is loyal member of
the Merrill Girls.
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Asked to Mingle EN-.
From Associated Newspaper.

AS usual. Rastus Jefferson couldn't
find his clothes and was pestering his
mother as to their whereabouts. Fin
ally his Sunday attire was complete
except for shoes and stockings. Ma"
he whimpered. does you all know
where NAH shoes and stocllin's am?"
"Rastus" said his mother. with a
deadly calm, ''yo' is the goodfernoth
INCEST chile l ever seen. Yo' shoes
am In the kitchen and yo' stockin's
Is undah de bed and yo' feet am on
you. Now see IL you all can mingis
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Tales of Well Known Folk
In Social and Official Life

Continued from Fourteenth Page)
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The Kenilworth r. #. A held The
last meeting Wednesday afternoon.
The proceeds from the recent Days
Of the Week bazaar were nearly so.
which will he used for scales and
other equipment for the school. Mrs.
j. F. Davis. who lives at CheVerly,
Md, has invited the members of tn"
association and their children to 4
picnic at her home July Is
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The Edmonds Mothers club hay"
completed plans for taking the chill
dren from that school on Il picnic
next Thursday in Montrose Park. and
there will be races and other fun for
the children.
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The six District delegates to the ma
tional convention recently held re-
union in the home OF the president. Mrs.
G. s Rafter These ladies considered
the sending of the full District dele
CATION of such vital importance I"
the organization that they are al
ready making plans to send the fun
April
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Capt. ~. II. Lizear will command
the District Guard rife team at the
national rifle matches at Camp Perry
this year. Capt. Sutton will act as
instructor of practice this summer
the team being selected from those
making the highest scores.
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The Brookland Parent-Teacher
Association held the final meeting of
the year last Wednesday evening, at
which Judge Sellers was the speak err
Mrs Theodore Willis gave recita-
ton. and the pupils of rhe eighth
grade presented a play. At recent
meeting this association elected the
following officers for next year:
President, Mrs. j. r. Cox: vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Frank Richards: secretary.
Mrs. j. Kiernan, and treasurer, Mrs.
Edward Volland
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fare of our city should uEe every
enort to help the authorities in their
endeavor to get these very necessary
dental clinics. x
While the buildings are being over
hauled during the vacation. it is
hoped that the authorities will not
fail to place shades or gag mantles
In the frame school buildings which
are at present lighted with f1aring
gas Jets There are at least two sscA
buildings in the city. or rather IN
our suburban sections. one OF which
contains ten classroon1s
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week IN june, loio'
The American woman's club in Lon
don is departing from ths uSuai pro
cedure of such organizations, ano IN
stead of moving toward the SUBURBS
as ALI OF it's neighbors have done, has
iust acquired a roomier mansion in
the very heart of Piccadilly, No.
Hartford street, once the property or
that Trelawney who was friend ana
supporter of Lord Byron and in whose
arms the great poet bteathed his
last The property lately put on the
market was quickly purchased by
Mrs Curtis Brown. president of the
American Woman's Club. and the
plans for alteration are about to be
drawn. This Hertford street mansion
has fine associations. for directly op-
posite In the homo of Richard Brink
ley Sheridan and few doors east
lives that Gen. Lord Burgoyne who
lis the greatgrandSon. twice removed.
Of the British general who surrended
his army at Saratoga to the revoiu-
tionary forces. The American Club
must be down town to accomplish its
purpose, and it continues in highly
prosperous condition. and adds an
nualiy both to membership and to
it's exchequer. Mrs. Brown is the
president. and her right-hand woman.
SO to speak, is Lady Harrington. that
Miss Amy Mcmillan SO well known
in WASHINGTON. Nine. de Navarro
MARY Anderson, the actress) Is pres
ent chairman of the house committee
and Lady Ribblesdaie. formerly Mrs.
John Jacob Astor, is chairman of
rules. Mrs, HodEson Burnett is also
a member Of the governing board and
In a constant visitor to the cheerful
living rooms and takes luncheon fire.
cuentlN in the famous grille. Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid and Lady John Ward
were on the board of governors for
many years, but have now given way
to other resident American women,
among whom Is the Viscountess Har-
court and the Countess OF Curzon.
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first cousin of Gen. u. 8. Grant. So
she unites in the most interesting &
way the two families of the leading
soldiers of the civil war.
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Colorado and the Henry Carnegie
Phipps Of New York.
Mrs. Harry Payne whitney has
to her brother-in law and sister, the
Hungarian minister and Countess
Szechenyi, and will spend the sum-
mer near Roxbury, Long Island, be-
cause Miss Barbara Whitney finds
that all her friends and associates
will be there rather than in Rhode
Island
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'Women'S Sleeveless Coats
Women's Bathing Suits. S3.95

iWorsted suts-a style and quality assuring
proper fit for all time. They're in black, navy,
brown, heather or buff shades.
1.-THE Hecht Co.. First Floor)
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Children'S Tennis OxfordS, Csc
Children'S Half Sox, l9c

Mercerized Isle socks in black, white buttereup
shades; also white combination turnover cuffs Sizes
41z tooh
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Beautiful blouses where quality of fabric vies W
eauty of style for supremacy-with low price payi
o small part
At S195-Printed silk crepes printed crepes plain
crepe de chine, novelty silks-hip blouse
acquette styles-a host of colors and styles
sizes SO to A.
At S3o5$5 and S5o5 bouses of heavy crepe de chine
colored silks, whites, printed silks-trimmed
with real ilet or Irish 1aces. Sizes So to a.
At $5o5-Costume b1ouses reduced price mostly
of a kind, assuring fine variety. Beaded,
broidered, jacquette or hip blouse styles in sizes
So to 49,