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Evening star., 1924-11-06
OBSOLETE TEXTS
| STILL IN SCHOOLS
Report Tells of 100000 Old
Biographies and Readers
L Now in Use.

EMore than 10000 obsolete geogra-
pslies and geographical readers are
10 use in the District public schools,
ih addition to hundreds of other
bboks of various texts, which are in
an insanitary condition and should be
conde mned. the late Alexander T. Stu
art, director of intermediate instruc-
ton. pointed out in his annual report
made public today by Supt. Frank W.
Hallou.
sMr. Stuart estimated that it would
chst $37, 1856 to replace the out-of
date Biographies and geographical
RAIDERS. and s22,925 to furnish Ian
Salage. civiCs, physiology. hygiene and
arithmetic books adopted by the Board
of Education in 1921 which have been
only partially supplied to the pupils.
Entirely apart from these items, he
explained that il would cost from
100000 to $4,000 to rehabilitate the
present stock of text books. removing
all books no longer serviceable.
other Supplies Lacking.
THE lack of appropria tons during
the last school year also prevented
school authorities from furnishing a
quantity Of necessary supplies, Mr..
Stuart empha sized Among these he
listed globes, outline maps for pupils,
desk and reference books for teachers,
ltdNSiIS HtI 81 rs booN SONtlS, iiid
tsrial for primary work. cardboard
and pitch pipes. The total cost of
these supplies, he estimated, would
cost s20,600. Wall maps. scissors,
water-color boxes, cakes of water col
ors, pencil Sharpeners. colored crayons
and metal letter boxes have been only
partially supplied
Despite the deplorabe text book
situation and the shortage of essential
supplies, Mr.. Stuart said Congress ap-
propriated for the current fiscal year
Sf25,000 for the text book and supply
fund, $4,000 less than was recon-
nlended.
THE annual reports of Assistant
Supts. Robert l.. Haycock and Car
net c. Wilkinson and Harry English
and \. L. Weatherless, secretaries of
the boards of examiners. were made
public simultaneously with the report
of Mr.. Stuart Mr.. Haycock devoted
a :major portion of his report to the
teacherS' salary bill and its effects.
Mr. Wilkinson's chief topic also was
the new salary legislation.
Turnover Cut Down.
"a reduction in the turnover of the
teaching personnel, more efficient
teachers and increase in the supply
of teachers we're described as the
most important effects of the new
salary bill by Mr.. Haycock. The re-
ma inder of the assistant Superin
tendent's report outlined the changes
Evening star., 1924-11-06

resulting from the geographical re-
adjustment of the school system, and
concluded with brief section relat-
ing to the new course in visual edu
cation.
The new salary schedule will re-
duce the loss of teachers" said Mr..
Haycock. The loss of teachers in
recent years has been especially
heavy. the average reduction in res
lgnations alone amounting to more
than 100 teachers annually. Much of
this loss has been due to low salaries.
The new salary bill will increase
the supply of teachers. The enroll
ment of prospective teachers in our
Normal School will naturally in
crease. The salaries in Washington
have been too low to attract worth
while teachers. especially into the ele-
mentary schools. The new salary bill
allows a placing of incoming teachers
on the basis of years Of service rem
! dered elsewhere
Means Better Teachers.
The new salary schedule will give
US better teachers. High salaries
will place the teaching profession in
tie District of Columbia upon a
higher plane. The ambitious teacher
with high aims cannot go far into a
Improvement on a salary that does
not permit occasional university
courses, the advantages of travel and
other means of promoting self :
vancement and sound health. At its
| best teaching is an unattractive
profession, but its greatest draw
back in the past has been the com
paratively poor remuneration for the
long preparation and the special
qualifications necessary for success in
the vocation. The teachers compen-
| sation must provide for more than a
livelihood. 1t must provide for an
enriched life and must make ii posi-
bic for the teacher to aspire con-
stantly unto a higher professional
competency"
Mr.. Weatherless pointed out that
the number of applications for teach
erShipS in the colored schools was
greater last year than ever before
due to the new teachers salary sche-
dule and the steady approach of the
country toward normal conditions
The inevitable consequence" he said
! "is congestion at educational centers
| of distribution and wild scramble for
| place.
For the teachers in the tenth 10
| thirteenth divisions this was an un-
| fortunate circumstance, for the rea-
son that it raised hopes that could
never be realized. The record shows
that a large number of eager. en-
thusiastic and ambitious teachers en-
barked on courses for junior high
school positions, when there were no
| vacancies in sight. nor a school
! where any could occur. The board OF
| examiners attempted to raise the
| educational standard for the few
places finally created by placing dis
| criminating values on the credentials
submitted. This became fruitful
source of correspondence and finally
eliminated in a lawsuit, now before
the courts for adjudication.
My varied experience in the
schools finds no parallel TO the
pressure brought to bear during the
current year on board members by
teachers in the system for advance
ment to positions which not only do
not exist, but cannot become avail
able for Il long time. Still the pres
Evening star., 1924-11-06
LIONS CLUB HEARS
ADDRESS ON SCIENCE
Organization Begins Preliminary
Work for Christmas
Charity.

= The accomplishments OF science and
astronomy in revealing solutions to what
laymen believe unanswerab BILE problems
were outlined by DIR. w. J. Showalter
assistant editor of the National Geo
graphic Magazine, in an address to mem
bers of the Lions Club at luncheon yes
terday at the New Willard Hotel.
The force or power carried by a radio
wave, DR.. Showalter said, represents
only one billionth of the energy used by
fly in crawling up a windowpane.
Light, he explained to the club. changes
the makeup of the heavens and helps
to produce those celestial wonders
which the people on this earth look upon
any clear night The star known to
scientists as AntereS measures more
than four million miles in diameter, the
speaker continued. This figure was ar
rived at by DR.. 4. A. Nicholson. who
measured the speed of light, with Dr..
Evening star., 1924-11-06

sure goes on and the cry for ad-
vancement continues.
With this true of those having
some kind Of work, what may we not
expect of others? The time. no doubt,
has come for remedial constructive
measures. No kind or amount of
legerdemain will restore the lost edu-
cational balance. Constructive meas
ures for the absorption of the excess
in our educational equation are our
only hope and salVati ton"
Evening star., 1924-11-06

At the beginning of the Christian
era an equal liberty in regard to di-
vorce was established for women.
Theselina's orgy of matrimony was
thus made possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
AGLAIA LITERARY SOCIETY MEETING

The Aglaia Literary society of Phil lips High School enjoyed the last meet ing of the club, for the semester very much Friday afternoon. -a
 The following officers were elected to serve next semester 7 Miss Ruby Hol- combe was reelected, president; Misses Evelyn Wideman, vice president; Aleta Jones, secretary; Mary Pauline Burt, corresponding secretary; Ruth Rich, treasurer; Leo Williams, custodian; ; Elaine Conwell, critic; Myrtle Wind- ham, chairman; Myrtle Wilkens and Kathleen Pitts, membership committee {; executive committee, Eleanor Brown and Ethel Marshal.
 The club presented Mrs. Chapman, the head sponsor, a lovely little A. L.. s. club pin. @
 After very interesting report from Mrs. Chapman and the various commits tees the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
BILLIARD LITERARY SOCIETY MEETS

Friday, May 16, being the last meet ing of the semester, officers for the coming year were elected. The follow ing officers were elected President. Ralph Hackney vice president, De- Valse Mann; recording secretary, Lev ert. Andrews; corresponding secretary, Phil Harper; treasurer, Nathaniel An- \ drews third member of standing com mlttes, 4 Robert Sessions ; critic, Alfred committee, chairman, James. Westbrook. Clarence Nichols, Talbot Ellis.
 An announcement. was made con corning the operetta to be given by the Enterpean club. After this the meet ng adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
PROMETHEAN LITERARY
 ELECT OFFICERS

After short business session Fri day, the Promethean Literary society of Phillips high, elected the following officers for the ensuing semester {: President, Rosamund McArthur; vice president, Amy McGuire; recording secretary, Dorothy Carns; correspond ing secretary, Helen McCleery treas urer, Elizabeth Preston executive committee, Margaret Hamilton, Alice Webb; membership committee, Elea- nor Bonham, Fanny Martin, Mildred Tillman; critic, Mary, Virginia Brab- ston. E.
 After the election, the new officers were installed by the head sponsor, Miss Lynch. The retiring president, Miss Celeste Nesbitt, spoke feelingly of her joys in service in the club She then most heartily welcomed the in- coming officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
sTATE WHITES INSURANCE

New Zealand and nearly every state of Australia have developed system of public life insurance. The booklet is. sued by tho New Zealand insurance de partment informs us that fits purpose was to give those who insure the great est possible amount of security at the least possible cost " The department is self-supporting. Profits are divided at regular intervals of three years among ploicy holders, says the New York Times.
 There, are almost no Limitations. A policy holder may commit suicide the day after, this policy is written, but if his heirs can prove that he did not take out the policy with intention to defraud thei Insurance is paid. A great variety of policies are written and the raaes are comparatively low.
 The same may be claimed by the in- surance departments maintained by the several states of Australia. In both Australia and New Zealand much priv ate insurance business is annually writ ten. But most of this is done by friend ly societies or by character.
 Some years ago q widely known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
WOMAN'S DEMOCRATIC CLUB TO GIVE BENEFIT PARTY

The Jefferson County Woman's Democratic club held an interesting meeting Thursday at the Tutwiler.
 Mrs. John D. McNeel, the national democratic committeewoman, and Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, the newly elected committeewoman, gave talks.
 Plans were made for benefit bridge and Mah-Jong luncheon, to be given at the home of Mrs. Frank White on Highland avenue, Tuesday, June g. Luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock, after which series of games will be played with attractive prizes to be given.
 The committees in charge of arrange ments are; Cards, Mrs. John c. Car michael; tables, Mrs. C. J. Sharp; pub licity, Mrs. Nathan L. Miller and Mrs. U. E. Frazier; prizes, Mrs. Charles W. Spangler; flowers, Mrs. F. W. Mac intuff; reservations, Mrs. c. S. Sim monS.-
 Reservations can be made by call ing Mrs. Simmons at the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18

American insurance company began op- erations in Australia by erecting d magnificent building in Melbourne. A short time sufficed to prove that it could not thrive. It sold it's building and withdrew from the field.
 When a south Australian baby is born to parents in humble circumstances they receive bonus from the state. When the baby has grown old he re ceives pension as matter of course. If citizen of Queensland, Australia. desires to own a homo and lacks the funds to pureahss or build, he makes application to the proper department of goernment. The state builds him home. The whole field of insurance is becoming more and more public func, tion throughout Australiasia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
TIE IAN CLUB
 ORGANIZES DAUGHTERS

The event which stands out most prominently of the years work of the Pierian club, was the organization of the daughters of the club members. The club has been in existence 25 years, having been formed by Mrs. Idyl Sorsby King. The committee hay ing been appointed to perfect this or kanization of the young women being Mrs. A. G. Wellington, Mrs. John N. Vincent and Mrs. McPherson.
 The club met Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Wellington with 16 daughters present Mrs. Washington presided and gave short history of the clubs organization, which was made Tn 1897.
 Mrs. NicPherson told of the splendid cosoneratiye spirit of the members, among them being prominent club Wom- en of the state.
 Several interesting talks were made.
 The charter members of the new club are Mrs. T. N. Cottrell, president; ; Mrs, D.. N. Gardian, secretary; the other officers will be elected later.
 After the program and business, re- Treatments were served.
 The charter members of the new club are Mrs. E. H. Brent (Louise Heacock), Mrs. J. A. Ward (Lida Bell Heacock), Mrs. E. N. Gardian (Lois Watlington), Mrs. T. N. Cottrell (Louise Morris), Mrs. H. NJ. Powell (Rosa Bancroft), Mrs. Ed Duke Mar asha Truss), Mrs. Earle Wheeler Cora BIanch MOrris), Mrs. Flo Hickman (Erin Bernhard), Mrs. James Holland (Mary Lou Barnhard), Mrs. Eugene Moor (Nell Bulliard, Misses Gladys Watlington,. Hazel Holmes, Leta Mae Hendricks, Theresa Cory, Mary Eliza beth McPherson and Marjorie Bass. PARTY FOR SENIORS OF
 MISS HOWARD'S SCHOOL
 It is seldom that cleverer party is staged than the one rendered the sen iors of the Missis Towards school for girls by the "rats," generally known as the freshmen, on Thursday evening in the school parlors.
 Most original and perfect in detail it was planned and supervised by Miss Stravrovsky, class sponsor and head of the voice department of the instutitnO. The occasion was highly enjoyable from the reception at the door by the trats," cleverly attired in white dresses with green French aprons and caps, to the close of happy hour of games, stunts and refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
PARTY FOR SENIORS OF
 MISS HOWARD'S SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISE MISSES TOWARDS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

mencement finals of the Misses How ards School for Girls:
 Sunday, May 9, D. m., sermon by Dr. J. E. billiard at Southside Baptist Monday, p. m., expression recital at schol oquarters; Tuesday, s D. m., voice recital at school quarters; Wed nesday, 3 80 D. m.. chldren's program followed by mothers tea Thursday, 10 a. m., class day exercises, all seniors participating Thursday, D. m., grad uating exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
ROBINSON SCHOOL ALUMNI MEETS THURSDAY


 The Robinson school alumni will hold it's thirteenth semi-annual meet ing Thursday, May 9, at 6 80 o'clock.
 The alumni has been organized since 1918 and has membership of .314. The present officers are: President, Mrs. E. E. Wheeler; vice president, Robert Rollings; secretary, Grace Tucker; treasurer, Clarence Massey.
 All members are expected to be pres ent to participate in the election of officers, An interesting program has been planned, including Scripture, roll call; speaker, Mir. c. A. Sandman i; welcome to senior class, Clarence Massey response, Pete McClendon; :; violin solo, Miss Louise Melcher; vocal solo, Guy McNaron; reading, Sarah Hoover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
BLUE BIRD BAND
 WITH MIR. AND MRS. ODELL

Mir. and Mrs. R. D. Odell entertained the member of the Blue Bird Band of Arena chapter, o. K. S., Thursday evening at their home, On South Nine ,teenth street, with measuring party. Mir. Edward Chandler won the prize for the greatest number of inches around the waist.
 During the evening delightful musical program was rendered by Mir. F. K. Lambert and Mr. Robert Lam bert.
 < After the program punch and cake was served, after which dancing was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
LOVELY TEA GIVEN MRS.
 ELLIOTT BY MRS. SCRUGGS

One of the loyeliest spring parties to complimenta charming visitor. was given Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. John D. Elliott of Montgomery the popular guest of Mrs. Hubert Scruggs. Inc affair yesterday was in the nature of tea to which Mrs. Scruggs, the hostess, invited a num- Der of guests f9
 The ScruggE home, which is one of the hands0meat in Birmingham and has been the scene of so many attrac- tive parties Has beautiful in, it's decora- ton of assorted flowers, roses, poenies and daisies being used artistically throughout the reception rooms.
 Mrs. Forehy Brandon and Mrs. FL liott assisted the. hostess in greeting the number of guests who called dur. ing the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
 Ugly Spots

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
 Ugly Spots
 There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles, as othine- double strength-is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of Othine-dou- ble strength-from any druggist and ap- ply little of it night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the lighter ones haze vanished entirely. It is seldom that more than an ounce is needed to completelygclear the skin and gain beautiful complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine as this is sold under guarantee of money back if it fails to remove treckles.-AdY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
MARTHA-BY-THE.DAY TO BE PRESENTED BY GRADUATES

The graduating class of Mrs. Earle G. McLin's School of Expression will present. short play Monday evening at S:15 at Cable hall, "Martha-By-T The Dai.n The three graduates who will take part are Miss Alma Murdoch, Miss Ruth Wallace, Miss Lillian Cheek. Others in the cast are Miss Sara Req gan, Mrs. R. c. Nash Messrs. Wyatt Hale, Noble McEwen, Russell John son, Frank Blazier.
 Recitals for the juniors and other pupils of Mrs. McLin will be given on Thursday, Friday evenings and Satur- day at Cable hall. The Juniors taking part in the program Thursday evening are Misses Elizabeth Hewlett, Mary Bell Baker, Ruth Hord, Frances Mo Dorman, Mildred Hall and Mildred Tar rant. Then the regular recitals will be given Friday and Saturday.
 All of these affairs will be delightful and the public is cordially invited to at tend &~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
WINDSOR CLUB ENTRRTAINs AT CASCADE PLUNGE

The Windsor club entertained with it's first party of the season at Gas cade Plunge Friday evening with a dinner dance for its members. Those enjoying. the hospitality of the Wind sors were Misses Mildred Adams, Kath- crime Carter, Mary McCarty, Lloyd, McElheney, Ernestine Bennett, Eleanor Marshall. Maryervip Atkinson. The club members present were Messrs. Benson Booth, Marvin Tucker, !. H. Williamson, Joe Nader. Gordon Elsom, Hillary Saunders, Louis Dorougl, OIf- crime Carter. Mary McCafty, Lloyd Wheeler, J. R. Gardner. Jean Chant, Mir. and Mrs. Francis Fletcher chap eroned the narty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
ENTERPEAN CLUB PRESENTS CaNINTENCENIENT npERETTA

ENTERPEAN CLUB PRESENTS COMMENCEMENT OPERETTA
 The Enterpean club of Phillips high school will present tsThe Bells of Beau jolais," in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening, May 27, at S:15 D. m. For several sAasons the club has given a charming light opera for the com mencement affair and the approaching performance promises to be satisfying in every respect. ''The Bells of Beau jolais," is most attractive operatta in two acts by Coerne with tunefulI melodies, lines full of humor and a story leading to many amusing situa- tions. The scene is laid on an imagin- ary island, Beaujolais, off the coast of Normandy, and when the play opens a spring festival is in progress in the principal toMn, Beaufleur. The arr rival of ans American yachting party causes considerable excitement and af- lords many staging possibilities with the double set of characters, peasants and Americans. The many friends of the following cast of young people are keenly interested in the success of the approaching performance
 Augustus, Duke of Beaujolaig, Gil- belt Creme Countess Marie, his be- trothed, Edith Sims; Pierre, juggler, Paul Meeks Yyonne, a flower girl, Edna Minisanan; Chicot, wrestler, Harry Brow1llie Susette, Q. candy girl, Louise Shannon Fantine, maid to the countess, Etheiyn Bearden; Bender, host of American party, Withers Lock bart; Mrs. Jessup, his sister, Evelyn Sellers; Phyllis, his daughter, Eliza beth Cornell; Belle, her friend, Fran ces McCollum; Torry, young Ameri- can, David de Lany; Larry, a young American, De Valse Mann; Harkins, Bender's valet, Walter Roe.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

The ultimate bill, as sent to tho
White House undoubtedly will De
compromise between the Long.
worth and Simmons rates with the
latter being adopted in normal
rates.
A fight, however, will come over
surtaxes as the House previously
voted against any maximum rate
above S7h per cent. The two
bills, however, vary but slightly
in their taxes on incomes below
100000 and neither faction is ex-
pected to make a prolonged battle
over this variation.
1t was generally believed tho
conferees would take ten DAYS or
two weeks to adjust the technical
differences, with indications the
measure would not go to the White
House until the last week in May.
A veto by President Coolidge
then would force an extra session
Of Congress after the Presidential
conventions, or a campaign without
tax reduction legislation.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
Return of Monarchy
Nearer Than Ever in
Germany, Says Paris
By FRANK e. MASON,
international News Service,

PARIS, May 6.-Foreign office Of
ficials today said they considered
restoration of the monarchy in
Germany nearer than at any other
time since the Versailles. treaty
was drawn up. They based this
conclusion upon THE gain in
strength by the Germain nationalist
(monarchist) party and the decline
Of the Socialists strength.
Officials believe that the German
ministry will not be changed imme-
diately and that eventually the
country will drift toward the Right.
Considerable anxiety is felt here
over the outcome Of the election. 1t
Is feared that the Constitutional
amendment necessary to put the
Dawes reparation plan into effect
cannot be enacted in the Reichstag
because there are 100 deputies on
the Right and sixty deputies on the
Left who are opposed to acceptance
OF the Dawes report. 1t was
pointed out that 100 votes are suf-
ficent to block the amendment be-
cause a two.thirds majority (31D
votes, are needed.
Officials consider the Ruhr and
Rhineland election results most sig.
nificant as disproving the contention
that Frances enemies in the zone
Of occupation may drive Germany
into a war Of revenge"
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
D. c. Bishop Propose.
Consolidation Of
Methodists
~ international News service.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 6.
-Amalgamation of the great
Methodist bodies, the Methodist
Episcopal church and the Meth
odist Episcopal church South.
was recommended today in the
report Of the special joint COM
mission submitted to the general
conference by Bishop William
F. Mcdowell, of Washington.
D. c., chairman.
The report recommends that
bishops of the two churches
shall be bishops of the united
church and shall minister it's
affairs as one body. The union
would have two jurisdictions
each, comprising the areas now
covered by the two Churches
The name of the joint organi-
zation will be selected AT the
first joint. conference and the
report will be acted on tomor-
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