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the Parent Teacher Associations, but
TO MI broader need. 1t is to be
a building for every parent and
teacher in Washington. This city has
many clubhouses for groups Of women
or groups OF men. but there Is no
place for every man and every woman
the mothers building will be the
clubhouse of every mother. father and
teacher in the District of Columb bia,
nearby Maryland and Virginia 1t
will be place where groups can meet
and discuss every phase Of child well
lar; 1t will be place where a visiting
mother can stay and have the advice
and help of other mothers like her.
self; II will be a place where our
daughters and our sons can give a
dance under the best possible condi-
tions, and with the proper chaperon-
age OF mothers who are intere st ed in
them and want their recreation to be
the best in the world. There will be
tivities of our work will be centered
and concentrated. 1t has been truly
said that Congress cannot always
understand what the people of the
District of Columbia want, because
our wishes and needs are sent to them
through many channels and groups
of peoeple, but with this one place
where all persons interested in the
children and schools of Washington
will meet and discuss their many
prODlemS, the voice OF the enliFe l)1S-
trict of Columbia in these matters
can go to Congress. and we cannot
fail to get prompt and just response.
The mothers building will not be a
mere sentiment, but will be a digni-
fled and splendid clubhouse for all Of
political. 1t will not be a place for
only one group or one section, but
will be for ''all Of the people, all of
the time"
At a recent election the Congress
Heights Parent-Teacher Association
elected Mrs. Charles H. McGodney presi-
dent.
Mrs. Lillian L. Burgh has written a
song called Every Upward" which she
has dedicated TO the District Of Colum-
ba Congress of Parent-Teacher Associa-
tionS. This song will be printed before
the next meeting, and will be sung
through for the first time.
The Adams Teacher Associa-
ton will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock
The election of officers will take place
In addition to the business meeting there
will be an interesting program.
The Blair-Hays Parent-Teacher Assoc
station will hold the annual election
Thursday afternoon in the Blair School
Association will meet in the Emery
School Friday at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Rafter
will speak.
Edmonds' kindergarten Band, which
played at the convention Tuesday, con-
sists of Catherine w. Demarest and
NJ Louise Jacquette, teachers; Eileen
Perry, leader: Manning Thompson
Margaret Gwinn, Francis Hart, Karl
Fensahrens, Fulton Mitchell. Nettie Wei
Ter. Dorothy Schneider, Martha Sorell,
Joseph Young and Gordon G. Girling.
The Hubbard Home and School AS
sociation met Monday evening, with
the president, DR.. j. A. Flynn. in the
chair Miss Catherine Watkins, di-
rector of kindergartens, spoke on
THE Best Use for the Leisure Hours"
Miss Aileen Redrow rendered piano
solos, and Mrs. Harmon sang. G. A.
Provost, former president of the as
sociation, made a speech The kin
dergarten won the attendance banner
for the fourth time. The school lunch
will be held May 81. Mrs. Thomas
Lavender is the chairman.
Peabody Hilton Parent-Teacher As
Sociation will meet next Tuesday
night in the Peabody School.