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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
SOCIETY AMID CLUB NEWS
SECOND OF BRIDGE
AFFAIRS PROVES
SUCCESSFUL EVENT

Proving as successful as the frs
party of the bridge tournament
series, the second affair sponsored
by the bridge committee of the Wo
mans Ten Thousand club, drew 4
large attendance yesterday. The
club house was prcttily decorated
for the occasion. and l3 tables of
players competed for the prize
awards
Mrs u. h. Roberts. chairman of
the literature section, and Mrs. f.
+. Anderson, chairman of the twice
told tales section, acted as hostess.
es assisting Mcsdamcs Il. b. White.
law, c. +. Coggins. Martin b.
o 'Bricn and l.. c. House of the
bridge committee.
Mrs. Leroy Holt received the first
prize following the adding of the
scores. and Mrs. Elmer \. Todd. the
low. An innovation in prize award
ing was announced by the commit
tee. the average of the high and
low scores being taken, and the
PLAYER having the score nearest this
average being awarded an "aver-
age prize. Mrs. +. j. Mack prov
cd the lucky winner of This honor.
Among those turning in score cards
were MesdamCs Wiley b. Hing, w.
4. Richardson. W. G. Jones and G.
W. Willoughby, all of Calexico; \.
NJ. Williams, Leroy Holt, Elmer 4.
Todd, W. F. North, S. Emmett Al
len, w. a. Tondro, Tom Gill. +. J.
Mack. T. c. Lanier. +. J. Allen, +.
y. Dillon, f. +. Anderson. A. W.
Hale. }. Drummond Huston, Hugh
osborne. E. A. Nance, Will Il. Con-
way and W. +. Christian.
Mesdames +. Il. G. Fenton. Il. II. !
AIRY. W. E. Smith. G. G. Bevnon. !
lohn Mccormick. E. +. Surface, H. !
:. Dillcr, Blankerbeckcr, W. J. /
Ieagher. L. c. Kimball Jr.. Lucy J.
Martin, Waterman. Joseph Kay, I
stafford, c. W. Maitland. Charles
;. Scott. Dorsey Whitelaw, +. ID.
Jacobs, II. l.. Loud. B. B. Bibbins.
iartin Vail. Mcclure, f. \. Smith,
Allen L. Nuffer and the Misses
josephine Smith and Nadine Strick-
and.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
Blue TRIANGLE
CLUB IS GIVEN
POT LUCK SUPPER

Members of the FL Centro gram
mar school Girl Reserve committee
were hostesses to a number Of junior
college girls and younger busines.
girls at a pot luck supper last night
at the rest room.
Following the supper, Miss Louise
Kelley. county Y. w. c. A. secre-
tary. presided while a temporary
chairman was elected.
A committee composed Of Blanche
Harrison, Theresa Paine. Dimice
Parker and Gertrude Goodrich, was
appointed to make plans for the
next meeting. which will be held
December 18th. This is to be in
the form of Christmas party and
every one is asked to bring some
gift -, which will be placed on
the Christmas tree.
Those responsible for the success
of tho affair were Mcsdamcs A. L.
Shiblcy. 7. B. Graham. Nern Bishop
and Ralph Noycc.
Those present were Louise Scott,
Blanche Harrison, Mildred Cole,
Theresa Paine. Dimice Parker, Mil
dred Flanagan. Violet Maddox.
Sophie Yamanaka, Adrienne Elsie.
Betty kcelcr, Romainc Richmond
and Gertrude Goodrich.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
Altar Society Meets
Uith Mrs. Ferris to
Work on Fair Articles

With 20 members of the Altar So
cictv in attendance, work on NUM-
ber of articles for ST. Mary Catho-
lie fair was completed at q meeting
at Mrs. f. W. Ferris home yester-
day afternoon.
Everything is now in readiness
for the opening of the fair tomor-
row afternoon at > clock in the
old Elks' hall. corner If Sixth and
State streets. Booths containing
fancy articles viii be included. re-
freshments will be served Friday
evening, Saturday afternoon and eve
ming. Dancing viii be feature
both evenings. There will be nc
admission charge and the public is
invited to attend.
- Door prizes" will be given away
both evenings. Numbered tickets
will be given to all visitors, SO ev-
eryone will be eligible in the prize
contest.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
Meioland Community
Bridge club Elects
Officers at Meeting
-, Press staff Correspondent

MELOLANp, Dee. lU.-The Com
munitv Bridge club Was delightfully."-
entertained Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Ben Christian.
This meeting was the official
meeting Of thc year, election of Of
ficera taking place. Mrs. Karl
EngcbrctsUb was chosen president
and Mrs. Wilmer Swcrdfcger, vice
president
After the business session. bridge
was played, at which Mrs. John
Zenos won first prize, and Mrs. Nir-
gil Edwards. consolation.
Those present were Mcsdamcs Dan
Scott, UNcill, II. Ncifert, Homer
Spear, W. o. Pond, Ward MeGrcw,
W. \. Swerdfcgcr. john Zcuos, Kari
Kngebretson, Earle summer, Fred
Walker, Arthur Farley, Belle Me
MILAN, Virgil Edwards and William
Johnston.
The bridge club is planning 10
have a dance ~ the home Of Mr..
aud Mrs. Virgil Edwards the night
after Christmas. with pot luck
supper afterwards.
Th" next regular meeting Of the
club will be with Mrs. Belle McMil-
Ian on Tuesday, December -.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
IDlEerini Friends Of
Mrs. Morris Griffin
GiUe Surprise SI,OlCc,
By Press staff Correspondent

IMPERIAL, Dee. 10.-Mrs. j. IL
Harris entertained with shower il
honor of her sister. Mrs. Morris
Griffin of Ell Centre. formerly Miss
Ruth Bower of this city.
Mrs. Griffin. who WIS invited to
spend the evening with Mrs. Har-
ris. was delightfully."- surprised upon
entering the softly h,htcd living
room. to find it filled with her
friends.
Mrs. Ebba Pitts gave an interest
ing taf3 revealing the romance.
At the close of the talk she present
ed Mrs. Griffin with a large basket
filled with many beautiful as well
as practical gifts.
Mrs. Griffin was formerly a teach
cr in the Lincoln school and has a
host Of friends here who wish her
much happiness.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
START PROBE AS
U PROFESSOR IS
NABBED WITH RUM

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. 10. -
Armed with instructions from Gov
crnor Vie DOnahey to "clcsn up the
campus and weed out mcinbers OF
the faculty who have communistic
tendencies. the board Of trustees
of Ohio state university began an
intensive inquiry today as the result
Of the arrest of Professor Dabncy
Morton, part time instructor in
English. on liquor charges.
A fifty-gallon still, one quart Of
whiskcy and thirty gallons of mo
lasses which state. dry agents classi.
fled "for rum making purposes,
werd seized in the basement Of Nor
ton IS home Tuesday nighs. The
professor was arrested yesterday and
in addition to being charged with
violating the prohibition laws, he
was accused Of being "parior
communist who wrote for coinmun
istic publications.. y
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
molerately wallA weather tonight
aud Friday.
Southern California: Fair tonight
and Friday; moderate temperature.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
BIDE-A -A-WEE CLUB
GATHERS AT HOME
OF MRS. YOUNG

Bide-A- Wee club members were
guests of Mrs. Frank Young yes
terday when they gathered at her
home for an afternoon devoted to
Christmas needlework. Chrysan
themums were artisticallv used in
tl, decoration of the house.
Ms. Young was assisted by Mrs.
-uuc> in serving dainty refresh
u.Durs at the close Of the afternoon.
Mcmlers enjoying Mrs. Young 5
h,>u,fal:tv wcrc MeSdamcs u. b..
Rromlcy. Roy NJ. clifford, Leslie Me
C.nnc}l, IL. g. JcucS. Ray Gclbaugh.
!. ". cook. +. y. Havcns, karl
Holman, Charles L. Sones. Il. NJ.
I'air. Lee KING. w. W. McEucm and
Airs. p5rcjc Schooumak ker. 'whoswas
Il guess of the clubf
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
U. S. c. Class Is
Flayed for Taste
In Jazz Age Pla,
u, u.,..a PRESS LEASED Wire

LOS ANGELES, Dee. ~. --- Inc
senior class of the University OF
Southern California was flayed by
Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford to.
day for "glorifying the JAZZ age
in its annual dramatic presentations
'.It Is u JAZZ play, depicting \.
iazz asc, co,nplainel the dean "f
women. ".It is entirely unworthy
Of the university. and the seiuor
class and it is incredible that II
should have been the choice OF the
class.
"The fact that beth author ANA
actors have. the advantage Of ro'
lege education is not evident ~ tho
production. =,
The play, "Brokeu Bachelors
has already been presented. ~ WIS
written by two students, aud made
decided hit with the student bohy
hut WAS Intensely unpopular win
the fuculty.s A@f q,
A magazine writer haa an ar iglc
on what 10 10 with worn oui shofs'
~, L,nuv nlready. \ Wear thcm. ,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
mrs. HURLBURTS
BIBLE Glass, HAS
ENJOYABLE MEET

Members of Mis-. \. G.. Iluribmt :
ite class of the Presbyterian
tHss1 were guests Of Mrs, Il, {.
.e ai ber hama na Brighton aycnue
~,e-,sr afternoon.
~ Er,aH- with rhg Christmas >oa-
a. ea. aHe i.,~eat contributed -
0ila.U.s -terr or iucIdcHt.
a krrsaicf shower III va.
..t. Mrs. Hmlhut : birth,
~. a.- . t..tlsr ef abe afternoon.
N ,... las. president. WAS I'D
rH- .'s business utrfH-
Assistants .#t>. sse 5t serving
AsH- rtIe.I..ats Np.. Na>. \ L..
u.eG.r auI slr-. "a. -. Pope. About
5.H..G.l.fs e.. .aH e.e,s were pres
,HD
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
Christmas Luncheon
for College Women to
BE Giren at HOltUiHe

llorviIlr college women will act
A. hosteSscs ~ a Christmas luncheon
aul p=tetam on Saturday of tins
Noes, when members Of the Imperial
Valley College Women 5 club Will be
their guests.
FL Centre menbers plan to motor
ever III a body. leaving the rest room
At l. clock. Transportation will
lie furnished, and large attend
ance from this city !; anticipated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
TONG WARS PUZZLE
CHINESE CAPITAL

PEklN. Dec. 10" What is Il
'tong war '!'
News from America of tong wars
there is as novel here as i'll London
or Moscow. Pekin has never had 4
tong war and has no idea what they
are all about.
The explanation is that China is
so vast country that the Canton
ese, with whom Americas tong
wars originated speak 4 different
language from the Pekinese, think
different thoughts, and even fight
different fights.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-10
-r51y Party GiCea by
i-a5etd Elder for
Sunday School Glass

4n.tb E4I.e aeteI - a.>,c>>
fl. He m,meers of NGs. Frank
s orag 5. SUNDAY School class ef the
Uattadisf church ri Il irtlT PARTS
given at the Aomc ot hsr parents,
MIR. aua Mrs. il. Elder w Tuesday
sfter8oou.
Twelve girls wrle present 10 en-
I.v the afternoon Of games AMI ma
.c. at the close of which Mrs. Elder
sistcd hv Mrs. Young, served de-
iirious refreshments.
Evening star., 1925-12-13
Janitors VS.. Germs.

A school janitor sees that q class
room is warm and comfortable at 9
O'Clock in the morning. If he placed
or fifty seats and went off and left it
that way, that room, lacking proper
ventilation, would gradually grow too
warm. Yet the equivalent Of this hap
wriggling youngsters bounce into their
seats for a stay of some hours.
This is one Of the points emphasized
in booklet entitled The Janitor and
the School Child" written by DR.. c.
E. A Winslow, professor of public
health at Yale University, and pub
lished for distribution to schools by
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
DR.. Winslow goes to the root of the
matter by starting his pamphlet off
with the words, ITO the janitor: Your
position as an official of our public
school system is most important 1t
gives you a definite responsibility to
your community. Much discomfort
and illness can be prevented by you;
you can do a great deal to keep the
doctor away"
Authorities now seem to agree that
there are no mysterious poisons in air
that has been breathed, as was once
thought to be the case; in fact. there
is plenty of life-giving oxygen even in
poorly ventilated room, for oxygen
comes in readily through cracks and
even walls. But the breathing of stale
air not only is unpleasant, but makes
students listless, sleepy, generally in
efficient and, above all, subject to what
are called bad air diseases"
Adequate ventilation is the remedy.
No system thereof is dependably self
operating. and the factor of greatest
importance Is the intelligence and
care Of the janitor, who. bearing in
mind the simple fact that hot air rises
and cold air falls, can himself become
public health servant Of no slight
Importance. When all is said and
done, the thermometer is the most i'm
portant cog in any ventilating mech
anism. Tests conducted by the New
York State commission on ventilation
disclose the startling fact that in a
room at rs degrees people performed
fifteen per cent less work than in a
room at 6s degrees, and that in a
group of schoolrooms averaging 6s.5
degrees there was actually seventy
per cent more illness of the nose and
throat than in a similar group kept
at a temperature only two degrees
lower.
Evening star., 1925-12-13
Col. Sherrill's Successor.

A more satisfactory appointment
could not be made than that of Maj.
L. S. Grant, Sd. to the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Lieut.. Col. G.. o.
Sheriff. as director of public buildings
and parks, to take effect December 81.
Announcement that Maj. Grant is
most favorably considered for this
duty is therefore highly gratifying.
For in the course of his several as
signments to Washington service, and
especially in connection with the pub
lie buildings and parks work, Mai
Grant has proved his qualification
for this highly important work. He
is well known to the people of this
city. He is perfectly familiar with
the scope and details of the task which
II is indicated he will be assigned to
discharge. He is in full sympathy
with the program of public develop
mentS and improvements at the Capt.
tai and if, as now seems assured, he
f. detailed as Lieut.. Col. Sherrill's
successor he will carry on without
break or interruption the important
projects assigned to the executive
care of the director of public build.
ingS and parks.
Evening star., 1925-12-13
St. Elizabeth's Building Program.

A $l5. 100000 building program to
relieve congestion at St. Elizabeth's g
Hospital will be sought by DR.. w. A.
White, superintendent Of the institu-
ton. DR.. White hopes to place the
hospital construction program In the
$165 900 900 public buildings bill.
Conditions at the institution are de.
scribed as extremely congested." In
one ward. with accommodations for
120, there are now 263 patients. 1t is
to relieve this situation that Senator
Shipstead of Minnesota has introduced
resolution to investigate crowded
conditions at the hospital
Although a Government institution,
st. Elizabeth's is peculiarly local
hospital, inasmuch as insane patients
from the Washington jurisdiction are
invariably sent there. 1t is the Ma
tional Capitals only large institution
Of this character.
Situated in the suburbs Of the city,
in an ideal location. st. Elizabeth's,
from a local as we'll as national view
point, should be model Of it's kind.
Housing more than four thousand
patients. almost half of them being
from the District of Columbia, the i'm
portance Of space. comfort and proper
care for these mentally sick men and
women cannot be exaggerated.
Congress should look favorably on
the plans advanced by DR.. White.
Delay of relief will multiply the evils
of congestion as the population Of this
small-sized city rapidly grows.
Whether or not this project can be
incorporated in the public buildings
bill Is something for Congress to de.
eide. but action Of some kind must be
taken at this session IL deplorable
condition is to be cured.
Evening star., 1925-12-13

tta1," and they cannot make reputa-
tions for artists. singers or players.
Much is done. to be sure. by per-
sistent publicity in behalf of individ.
uals to give them passing notoriety.
But. after all. the only criterion Of the
work OF a singer or a player is his or
her performance. II it Is good it will
be recognized. II It Is mediocre or
poor no amount Of hired applause or
forced publicity will enhance it last
ngly in the public esteem. The old
trick of lost jewels and other misad-
ventures for the sake Of getting linz
of type or two has gone out Of vogue
OF course, it is true that meritorious
work sometimes goes unrewarded.
Many a good singer is hidden In the
chorus and many star actor is OBJ
scured through poor casting or by the
Ill luck Of being associated with a fail
ing play. In the long run, however,
merit comes to the front and is recog-
uized
Evening star., 1925-12-13
FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS
BY FREDERIC J. H4SKIN.

tuberculosis is significant. From a
handful in 1905 this movement has
grown until there are now over 500
such agencies, most Of them with we'll
trained staffs of physicians and nurses
in charge. The travelling clinic has
taken facilities for diagnosis, advice
and treatment to thousands of COM
munities which the permanent inSi-
tutionS could never reach.
A Half Century Work.
The development of tuberculosis and
public health nursing in this country
within the past two decades is regard
ed as one of the most interesting chap
ters in social work of the last so years.
The first tuberculosis nurse in the
United States began duty in Balti-
more in 1904. From that pioneer be-
ginning, says Mr.. Free, has developed
not only very large staff of nurses,
devoting most Of their attention to
tuberculosis in their homes, but also
to marked degree the entire public
health nursing movement. Estimat-
ing from such data as may be Sc
cured, there are not less than 10000
nurses in the United States at the
present time who are giving more or
less attention in their daily routine
to tuberculosis cases in their homes or
in clinics.
Another activity for which the Ma.
lional Tuberculosis Association claims
d large measure of the credit is the
development of what has been char
acterized as the most far-reaching
child-health education movement the
world has ever known. This is g
movement to teach school children the
ordinary health habits that will prove
effective in the prevention of disease
In later life, such as brushing teeth,
ordinary cleanliness, proper diet, prop.
er posture and the like.
At this time 1t is said there are more
than 100000 children enrolled in he
movement, and more than half the
States have adopted officially the mod
3rn health crusade as a part Of theiI
school curriculum.
The Health Greed.
The children health crusaders have
creed, which reads:
II believe in my country, and in
the good citizenship of its people.
Il believe that to support my couE.
try l must have health, strength anG
honor.
II love my country's flag. To me
its bright red stands for bright REQ
blood, which means energy and pow
3r, cheerfulness and hope, human
kindness and the joy of living. Its
pure white stands for clean bodies
which house clean minds. Its bluf
stands for the clear sky. the sunshine
fresh air, play and exercise.
"As an American / will be a faith
ful soldier in the children's army Of
peace, the modern health crusade"
Much Of the success of the campaign
against tuberculosis has been due to
the Christmas seal sales, says Mr.
Free. For 10 years the sales were
handled through an alliance between
the Red Cross and the National Tuber
culosis Association, but in 1919 that
arrangement was terminated.
Now the funds raised through the
seals are devoted entirely to the fight
against the great white plague-fo'
the support of National. State and
local tuberculosis associations
Evening star., 1925-12-13
Cover Charges.

\ New York judge has decided in a
case brought before him that there Is
10 law against the collection of a
fcovrr charge" in Il restaurant. The
specific case was somewhat peculiar.
This complainant and a companion Ell.
fcred the establishment at 1890 In the
evening and ordered a meal Owing
TO the slowness of the service the re-
past was not placed before them until
arter II o'clock, at which hour, &C.
cording to the custom OF the house,
the cover charge Of s. was included
5n tho bill. The customer held that
he should not be mulcted because of
The slackness OF the service. The
court held that, however annoying the
charge, there was nothing in the law
which forbids an extra charge for
service after a particular hour, and
fnrt the hour at which the meal was
ordered did not govern. but that the
hour at which it was served must de
Evening star., 1925-12-13
EVERYDAY RELIGION
BY THE RIGHT REV. LANES E. FREEMAN, D. D., ILL., D.,
Bishop OF Washington

How few Of us seem to be dominated
in our thinking and living by the In
fluence of a deep-seated conviction.
Passing circumstances and changing
environments of life unsettle US, and
we signally fail to accomplish the
thing we set ourselves to do, because
we are not persuaded. We hold our
religious convictions as we do our
opinions on things secular, subject to
change. Many of us are affected for
good or for Ill by the atmosphere Gre
ated by the opinions of others. Where
this atmosphere is conducive to fine
spiritual ferYor and enthusiasm, we
readily and gladly respond. Where
we fall under the spell of some strong
and convincing preacher we feel for
the while glow of interest for the
things which he represents. We are
largely the creatures of circumstance,
even in our religious life. Things
present" affect us favorably or un-
favorably, and the depth of our con-
victions is quickly disclosed where con-
ditions are unsatisfactory or unappeal-
ing. We are too much persuaded or
unpersuaded by the human element
or by the form or ceremony in which
religious conviction expresses itself.
To st. Paul his persuasion grew out
of q profound conviction that Jesus
Christ was his Lord and Master. His
whole life, subsequent to his conver-
sion, was one Of struggle and trial,
but he could cry out in the face of
every untoward condition, None of
these things move me-" He even
sought the uncongenial places in
which to express his loyalty to his
Savior. He grew strong as he met
opposition and counted not his life
dear unto himself that he might finish
hi ln h.at
comes from being persuaded, per-
suaded not by the genius of some great
organization, but by the transcendent
genius of Jesus Christ.
X " X X
The most persuasive life, the life
that yields the largest things in a
world of conflicting influences and
ideals, Is the one that is unaffected
by circumstances and environing con-
ditions, and Is able to affirm before all
men Il am persuaded" DR.. Henry
Van Dyke expresses this conviction in
the following beautiful lines:
Let me but live my life from year to year.
With forward face and unreluctant soul
Not Fastening TO nor turning from the
goal;
Not mourning things that disappear
In the dim past. nor holding back IN fear
From what the future wells. but with Il
whole
And happy heart that pays its toll
To youth and age. and travels on with cheer.
So let the way wind up the hill down
Through rough and smooth. the journey
will be 10y
While seeking what sought when but a
boy,
New friendship htgh adventure and q crown
/ shall grow old. but never lose hfes zest.
Because the roads last turn will be the
best.
Copyright Io25D
Evening star., 1925-12-13
termine the applicability Of the ad
dition to the bill

termine the applicability Of the ad.
dition to the bill.
This cover charge custom has be-
come general in American places of
public entertainment, particularly
those where dancing is q feature. 1t
is used to insure the reservation of
places. 1t is an additional fee for as
surance of service. II is undoubtedly
annoying TO a great mary. and at the
same time is paid cheerfully by others
who feel that they are getting the
worth Of their money in securing un-
disturbed and certain right to places
at table. 1t is obvious that a restau-
rant that provides musical entertain
ment in addition to food and service
and permits dancing. which encour-
ages prolonged occupancy of tables,
will seek TO meet the cost OF the ad-
ditional features by an additional
charge, especially as in the cabaret
the patrons linger at the tables. while
enter.
The question arises. is the cover
charge a means Of covering the cost
of the entertainment or Is 1t Il reserva-
tion fee? In either case 1t should al
ways be specifically stated. plainly, SO
that each patron will know the Gus
tom of the house" and the reason for
the extra item on the bill. In some
cases 1t strikes the patron simply as
a means Of getting more money out
of him. He resents that. If he is
made to feel that he Is getting a re-
turn value for his cover charge he
will cheerfully pay it.
But in this particular New York
case the addition Of n cover charge
simply because through slowness Of
service the delivery OF an ordered
meal was postponed until after the
cover charge became operative would
seem to he an imposition, which.
whatever the state of the law with
regard to the custom in general,
should have been rebuked by the
court.