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Evening star., 1925-11-29
u. S. STUDENTS IN OXFORD
STEADILY DECLINING
Only 16S Enrolled This Year, as
Against 2O3 Last Year-Edu-
Gators Disappointed.
By the Associated Press


LONDON, November %. Oxford
University has only 16S. American
students this year, as compared with
203 last year and 266 in 1922. Eng
lish educators have expressed disap-
pointment over this steady decline
in the American enrolment, since they
had hoped that AEglo-American amity
might be further developed through
the presence of large numbers of Am
orleans in English universities.
oxford has failed completely to at
tract the type Of American student
who was common in the German uni
versities before the war partly be
cause Of the coscliness Of an Oxford
education and partly because the uni
Versity does not readily give nor
highly honor the degree of doctor of
philosophy so much priced by the
American teaching profession.
OF the American students other than
the Rhodes scholars few remain at
Oxford for the full course Of three
years. Modern oxford is frankly dis
appointing to many Americans, for il
Is changing rapidly from a small
quaint town TO large and noisy one
The hand Of the nineteenth century
fell heavily upon its heritage of beauty
and atmosphere and the twentieth
is no kinder. The woods and fields
that century ago lay just beyond
The college gates are now laid out in
monotonous brick suburbs and great
industrial plants and in this Gull will
derness Of modern buildings the uni
verslty stands as a tiny oasis Of gray
stone and green gardens.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
NATIONAL UNION.

United Council had a large gath
ering of members at its meeting
Friday evening at Pythian Temple.
with w. A. Brassie presiding. After
the regular business Friend Arthur
s. Brown gave piano selections. The
council quartet, composed OF Don.
Whitman, w. #. Wilkinson, Everett
NJ. Pershing and w. G. Bell. rendered
Southern melodies. The president
announced the election of officers at
the next meeting in December and
requested a good attendance Of mem
bers. Several new applications were
presented.
Central Council met Monday eve
ming at Pythian Temple with Presi-
dent Arthur A. Wright in the chair.
The junior degree team conferred
the degrees on one candidate and
others were voted on for member
ship. The degree team was under
the leadership of Everett NJ. PERISH
ing. a class ceremonial will be held
at the December meeting. A smoker
was provided for the evening. SEN
ator j. Harry Jones made the an
nouncement that the tickets to the
entire membership for the Wash
ington Jurisdiction would he soon
distributed for the dance and enter
tainment at the New Willard Hotel,
December 19.
Announcement was made of the
death of General Counsel George =.
Kirby at Toledo. Ohio, November 90.
with burial ceremonies November %
at his home in Toledo General
Counsel Kirby had been a member
Of the National Union since its or
ganiZation in 1881, and had held the
Office OF general counsel for many
years.
Jack Marshall assistant field
representative, who has been on an
extended trip during the past three
weeks in the West in field work.
expects TO return TO his headquarters
in Washington about December !, TO
resume his duties here
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late Conception; Father O'Hara. chap
lain Of Santa Maria Circle; Mrs. Mary
+. Booth. national regent, Daughters
of Isabella: Miss Mary F. Riley.
national secretary OF the order; Mrs.
Abrahams; Mrs Mary l.. Brady
deputy State regent of Wisconsin,:
Mrs. Mary Herman. State regent Of
Connecticut; Mrs. Mary Riley and
Mrs. Agnes Bacon of Providence.
Mrs. r. c. Carpenter was general
chairman of the banquet committee
and was assisted by the following:
Arrangements-Mis Mary Dougherty,
Mrs. Maude Anderson, Mrs. ]. B.
Flynn, Miss Alice NJ. Burke and Miss
Elizabeth Dolan; entertainment-Mrs
| A. c. Bicksler. Miss Ethel Roddy, Miss
Mary F. Morgan. Miss Jane Coleman,
Miss Rose French.
The local members We're the guests
| of Santa Maria Circle at Indian Head
| last Sunday. Mass was celebrated by
Father O'Hara, following which off,
| GERS Of the circle were installed by
| Mrs. Mary E. Booth, national regent.
The members of the Indian Head Cir
Gle entertained their guests at lunch
| con after the ceremonies.
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DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

Goodwill Council. No. Is, received
an unofficial visit from the board of
State officers last Monday. The an
nual State visitation is scheduled for
December Z.
State Councillor Emily Hockstrasser
held a conference with her deputies
last Monday evening, when many
questions affecting the local order
We're considered. The State councillor
Is anxious TO standardize procedure
throughout her jurisdiction.
The annual corporate Thanksgiving
service was held last Sunday evening
at Ryland NJ. f. Church. The pastor,
Rev. w. f. Carey, preached sermon.
The State officers will visit Unity
Council tomorrow evening at Fifth
and G streets and Thursday they will
call on Barbara Frietchie Council at
Mount Rainier.
A meeting of the Joint committee on
ashington's Birthday celebration
will be held December Is, at North
east Masonic Temple.
Loyalty Council, No. 10 convened
Friday evening. with Councillor Celia
Hines presiding. The annual grand
visitation was held. The State coun-
cilor, Emily Hockstrasser, and her
staff of officers were received. An
electric boudoir lamp was presented
to the State councilOr, with Past COun
cilor Claudia Lambert making the
presentation. An address was given
by Past National Councillor Naomi
Swami. An electric cluster of flow
ers was presented Deputy Sadie Levy
by Past Councillor Lula Grubbs. Solo
by Mrs. Ethel Burroughs of Anacos-
tia, No. IA, was accompanied by Naomi
Cooper. Refreshments were served
Associate Junior Past State Coun.
cilor Isabel Wilkerson urges all mem
bers of the Daughters of America Re.
vue to be present at the good OF the
order committee meeting to be held
in Fidelity's hall. Eighth and F streets
northeast, December Is. at o'clock.
Old Glory Council, No. IL, was host
ess Tuesday evening to State Coun
cilor Emily Hockstrasser and her staff
Of officers. They were received by
Councillor Mrs. Tice. Past Councillor
Mildred Rock, for the council, pre-
sented the State councillor with a sill
ver-mounted casserole. A trio was
presented by the Hawaiian Melody
Bows. Presentation of crystal beads
to Deputy Mary Ferguson was made
by Edith Tice.
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W0MAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIA
TION,

Miss Bina NJ. West, supreme COM
mander, was the guest of honor at
banquet Monday evening at the
Cairo Hotel. The banquet was given
by the District of Columbia Officers
Club of Washington. The out-of-town
guests were Mrs. Jennie M. Little,
deputy supreme commander, and Mrs
Mae Marchant. group collector Of
Baltimore.
A rally was held Tuesday evening
in Odd Fellows Hall, and a large
class of new members was presented
to the supreme commander. Two
drills were given by the Union Guard
team and by team of Washington
Review. Mrs. Hattie Palmer, cap
tain of the Union Guard team, was
presented with a gift from her team.
| Mrs. Lille Patrick was captain Of
the Washington team. officers in
charge were Comdr. Mrs. Lille Hall.
Lieut.. Comdr. Mrs. Mary Adamson.
Record Keeper Mrs. Mary Killeen,
Finance Keeper Mrs. Marion Geiman,
Chaplain Mrs. Knights, Past Comdr.
Matte Ewald, Sergt. Mrs. Grace Con-
stable, Picket Mrs. Clara Reavis,
! Sentinel Mrs. Ada Byrne and COL
| lector Miss Dorothy Grace.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Union, No. %. had it's grand vista
ton last Wednesday night Chan
ceilor Commander Walter Holden
turned the meeting over to Chairma n
f. Herman Woodey. There was A solo
by Mr.. Holland of Virginia. accom-
panied by the grand chancellor on the
piano. The address of the evening
was made by Rev. Dr. Judson Porter,
pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Recitations by Miss Rothrock and So
prano solos by Miss Adelia Watson.
accompanied by Miss McNerney, ended
the musical program. Refreshments
were served.
Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple
met last Wednesday night, and will
give poverty social" next Wednes-
day, with Chairman Burns in charge.
A rummage sale for charitable pur-
poses will be held December 7, and
at 1713 Seventh street.
Calanthe. No. Il, has a new appli-
cation, and has also taken in a. new
member by card-Rev. w. II. Hilbish.
Washington Company, No. l. Uni
form Rank, held an interesting meet
ing last Thursday night. After a short
business session Sergt. Gountag gave
drill, after which the COMPANY sd.
journed to Schneider's restaurant, An
address was made by Maj. r. T. Whit.
ing, who presided.
Franklin Lodge, No. 2, met last
Tuesday night. The committee on
purchasing burial site at Cedar Hill
Cemetery reported progress. Chan.
cellor Commander Rouse, F. D. Wal.
lace and Charles F. Ruhl are the com
mittee. The meeting December % will
be omitted. The next meeting will be
held December s. A g.. Herbert of
Unity Lodge, No. 81, San Francisco
made an address and was made the
first honorary member of Franklin
No. 2. H. A. Rettstatt became 3
member by transfer.
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DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA.

Circle District of Columbia held it's
annual installation of officers and
banquet at the Mayfiower Hotel
November 10. Mrs. Mabel Abra hams.
State regent of Illinois. installed the
following officers: Miss Elizabeth
Dolan. past regent; Miss Catherine
Moriarty, regent; Mrs. Mary Giac-
chetti, vice regent; Miss Laura Luff.
monitor; Miss Jane Coleman, chan
cellor; Mrs. J. J DowIiey, custodian;
Miss Alice M. Burke, recording sec
retary; Miss Mary Dougherty, flnan-
cial secretary; Mrs. William A.
Stewart, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Taven-
ner, banner bearer; Miss Myrtle
Bailey, inner guard; Miss Margaret
Colpoys, outer guard; Miss Rose
French, organist. and Mrs. George E.
Howe, trustee.
Following the installation the ban
quet was served in the Chinese room,
Miss Catherine Moriarty, regent. act
ing as toastmistress. Among the
guests were Bishop Shahan Of the
Catholic University; DR.. Bernard Nc
Kenna Of the Shrine Of the Immacu.
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EASTERN STAR.

Mrs. Helen r. Jennings, acting
matron of William F. Hunt Chapter,
No. Is, announces the annual election
dinner will be served December 10 at
8 pm. TO the members in the ban
qust hall. New Masonic Temple, fol-
LEVIED by the regular stated meeting
and election Of officers. At the last
meeting the line was advanced. with
Mrs. Helen r. Jennings presiding.
after which there was dancing and
refreshments, with members of War
rem G. Harding Lodge Chapter as
special guests.
Mrs. Mae e. Shade, matron. an
nounces a special meeting of Colum-
bla Chapter tomorrow at 7:30 pm,
for the purpose OF comforting the de
srses.
At tho last meeting Of Bethany
Chapter, No. "a, the degrees were
conferred upon Mrs. Sarah Lupton.
Ward E Kuentzel rendered a vocal
selection. The auxiliary home board
Of the cha pter met at the Burlington
Hotel for luncheon Monday. The
hostesses were Mrs. Eva D. Court.
Mrs. Estelle NJ. Catlin and Mrs. \,
H Howes. Past Grand Matron Flora
Campbell, Matron Cecile NJ. Whaley
and Patron William L. Alf attended
In6 lunCneOH as SuesIS. SIlci lullIii-
con the board members proceeded to
the Masonic Temple and participated
In the last regular home board meet
inz for the current year. The last
meeting of the Sunshine committee
was held at the home Of Mrs. Julia
Marshall. Mrs. Lavinia Durham was
assistant host ess. The previous meet
ing OF the committee was held at the
home Of Mrs. Gertrude Canaan, 3100
Connecticut avenue. with Mrs. Ethel
Ruentzel and Mrs. r. s. Ktrkwood as
assistant hostesses. The Bethany
committee mot at the home of Mrs.
Eva D. Court, 1928 Newton street.
Luncheon was served The next meet
ing Of tho committee will be held at
he homo of Mrs. Anna White, 314o
Mt. Pleasant street. The chapter will
have charge Of the religious services
az the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
January II, ut o'clock. Weekly
card part.ss are hsiasg held for the
Evening star., 1925-11-29
ROYAL ORDER OF MOOSE.

Columbia Lodge. No. l26. initiated
a class OF As candidates at its last
meeting I'm honor of its presiding
officer, Dictator Frederick y. Zihl-
man. Representative Zihlman de-
livered an address to the candidates.
The degree team gave a rendition of
the ritual and was assisted by
the drill team and the Moose Orches-
ira. under the direction of Meyer
Black. assistant director.
The banquet committee reported
that il has been decided TO hold a
banquet in honor of James J. Davis.
Secretary of Labor. who is director
general of the Moose. and also in
honor of the 200 members of Con-
gress and United States Senators
who are members of the order. at the
Wardnan Park Hotel January 21.
President Coolidge Will be invited and
several governors and city officials.
Dictator Zihlman appointed the fol-
lowing to make arrangements for the
banquet: James l.. Feeney, Theodore
G. Miller. James A. Balderson. Hugh
Kirwin, o. w. Wentz, Ralph Beatty,
r. l.. Pilkington, Milton V. Hanson,
Thomas J. Lanahan and j. r. Crown.
Director General James J. Davis
was the special guest of the evening,
and he delivered an address on
Mooseheart, the children's home in
Illinois. Great North Moose NJ. Y.
Hanson announced a big celebration
of Baltimore Legion. No. 10. to be
held today at the Baltimore Lodge
Clubhouse. The legion will be the
host to the woman members of the
order, and the women of the Moose
heart chapters in Maryland and
Northern Virginia will be present.
The degree team and drill team of
Columbia Lodge have accepted the
invitation to initiate a class of can
didates in Baltimore Lodge Tues
day evening. 1t is expected 100 mem
bers Of Columb bia Lodge will accom-
pany the teams to Baltimore.
The drill team captain announced
that It's next dance will be held De
cember at Pythian Temple.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
Benzlne Found in 1925.

Benzine has been known to the
scientific world since 1925, when the
eminent physicist and chemist Fara-
day isolated a substance from the
residue found in gas retorts which he
called at first "bicarburet of hydro.
gen."
A few drops Of Faraday's first prep
aration are still preserved as his
torical treasure in the Royal Institu-
ton in London. The molecule of this
substance contains six carbon atoms
like hexane and six hydrogen atoms.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Grand Regent Joseph f. Brashears,
Deputy Grand Regent T. r. Lander
gren, Grand Orator J. T. Whalen,
Field Deputy Herbert A. Davis and
George NJ. Evans, member of the com
mittee on council work of the Supreme
Council were special guests of kismet
Council at its meeting last WedneS-
day. at which time II completed the
initiation of 10 members during No
vember, qualifying it for the various
prizes offered by the supreme com
mitteeman and by the grand re
gent. The meeting was in charge OF
Regent r. H. V. jana and refresh
ments and entertainment We're fur
nished by Orator c. II. Cope and his
committee. Officers were nominal ed
for the coming year.
Capitol Council met last Thursday,
under the leadership of Regent Edwin
I. Green. Grand Secretary S. l. Bes-
selievre. Past Grand Regent A. l..
Ebersole, Grand Regent Joseph F.
BraShears and Orator II. L. Welthall
We're among those present.
District Council, Loyal Ladies Of the
Royal Arcanum, at its meeting last
Friday had a class OF candidates for
initiation. Arrangements were made
for a visit to Baltimore, December 10.
TO assist in the installation OF a coun-
ell OF Loyal Ladies in the Maryland
city. The trip TO Baltimore will be
in motor bus and a banquet will
be served at Baltimore prior to the
meeting. All members are requested
10 communicate with Mrs. Gertrude
Goodwin, regent, relative to this vista
ton. Refreshments and entertain
ment were in charge of Orator Mrs
b. G. Welthall and her committee
Mrs. Gertrude Goodwin. regent. occu-
pied the chair. Grand Regent Joseph
+. Brashears addressed the council.
Municipal Council met last SATURDAY.
under the leadership of Regent o. F.
Baker. Grand Regent Joseph +. Bras
hears was the guest OF the evening
Among others present We're Deputy
Grand Regents Ralph s. Childs and
A. c. Giles. Grand Sentry W. NJ
Schoonmaker. Field Deputy Herbert
A. Davis, w. H. o Brien. R. f. CraIey.
J. w. Brown. A. G. Drown and Past
Grand Regent Stephen II. Takes
Evening star., 1925-11-29

street. After short form meeting
the members, their friends and fam
lies participated in card party. 1t
is expected that at the next review,
December II. the members Of Mary
land Hive of Baltimore and Alexandria
Hive of Alexandria will be present.
At the last meeting of the Dramatic
Association at 1919 Wisconsin avenue
the first initiatory work of that body
was exemplified. The president of
the association announced that on the
evening of November 80 there will
be box party, spelling bee and a
general old fashioned good time will
be held by members and their friends,
also that a dance will be given De
cember and every other Thursday
night during the Winter months. The
president also announced that the pur-
pose of the Dramatic Association is
to train the degree teams and plan
entertainments throughout the Win
ter months. All Maccabees are invited
to join with the association in these
purposes.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
REBEKAH LODGES.

President Mrs Edna Rankin Of
Friendship Rebekah Lodge. No. 8, re-
quests the members to attend the
10th anniversary of the lodge Tues
day evening.
The Noble and Vice Grands Associa-
ton will meet with Noble Grand Mrs.
Halle Hartrider of Martha Washing
ton Rebekah Lodge, No. g. at her home,
1903 Staples street northeast, tomor-
row evening.
Mrs. Edna Rankin, the president
of the Rebekah Assembly. accompa-
MED by the grand master and her
associate officers, and the Grand Lodge
officers will attend Miriam Rebekah
Lodge, No. 6. visitation, December a,
| at AGA h street southwest.
Naomi Rebekah h Lodge, No. l. at
it's last visitation presented Presi-
dent Rankin with a silver cake basket
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, in
vited Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 5,
to confer the degree on a large class
| of candidates at their last meeting
Degree Director Mrs. Miriam Gieman
was presented with a large bouquet
! President Rankin. Vice President Kei
ser, Past President Thomas and others
were present.
Noble Grand Halle Hartrider an
nounces that degree work is scheduled
TO be given from to 7:30, December
10, in the dining room Of Odd Fellows
| Temple is being arranged by a special
committee.
Dorcas Rebekah Lodge. No. 4, has
accepted the invitation to confer the
Rebekah degree on a class of candi-
dates at Mount Rainier Rebekah Lodge
December l6.
Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, No.
9, will hold a Christmas sale December
and from 10 am. to 6 pm. at
709 Seventh street. At the last meet
ing one application for membership
was received. The next meeting will
be held Thursday.
The three Rebekah lodges entertain
ing at the odd Fellows Home Tues
day evening We're Ruth Rebekah
Lodge. No. ,; Dorcas Rebekah Lodge.
No. 4. and Mount Pleasant Rebekah
Lodge, No. Q. The program was given
by the Pocahontas Kitchen Band.
The Rebekah Home Circle will meet
December 9
Evening star., 1925-11-29
Ottawa Planning Centenary.

In celebration Of the centenary of
the founding of Ottawa and also the
building Of the Rideau Canal, an ex-
position will be held in 1925 at Ottawa.
The man who started the first settle
ment where the city now stands was
Col BY, British army engineer.
For 20 years or more the town was
known as Bytown, but the name was
changed to Ottawa when it became
the capital
Evening star., 1925-11-29
JR. o. U. A. M.

Capital Council met Monday night
with Councillor Edward Sutton presid-
ing. Reports were read by the repre-
sentatives to State Council convention
held in Washington. The dance com
mittee reported a successful dance No
vember 10 The good OF the order com
mittee advised the council that plans
are being worked out for the open
meeting to be held in December. This
council is going TO take an active part
in the Juniors Bowling League.
Mount Vernon Council, No. 10, met
Thursday night with Councillor +. H.
Bailey presiding. Councillor Bailey.
Vice Councillor Chester o. Taylor, c.
W. Nipp. John f. Smallwood. John
Hargett and Morris Peabody made
addresses
Evening star., 1925-11-29

tlp Arm y, lIlP
most important of
which is that of
the Surgeon Cen
eral of the Army,
due to the expira :
ton October 4
1926, Of the four
year term of Maj
Gen. Merritte w.
Ireland, the pres
e n t incumbent.
The other two ap-
pointmenls will be
to the grade of
brlgadier general,
due to the retire
ment of Brig. Gen.
James d. Glennan
assistant to the
Surgeon Genera
Evening star., 1925-11-29
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD,

Fraser Camp devoted much time
last Monday evening to the considera-
ton of sick and unfortunate Wood
men. Consul Comdr. English and
other members of the sick committee
reported visits TO sick members Of
che camp, and Clerk Dalkin empha-
sized the Importance and benefits Of
the sick relief fund. Capt Helgesen
reported three recruits to the uniform
rank company. 4 drill by the boost
ers team followed the meeting and
refreshments were served by the
good of the order committee. In a
ple-eating contest Frank di Mario
was the winner.
Sovereign William G. Scott thanked
the members for their enthusiastic
support. of the Temple Association
A committee composed of a represen.
tation of each local camp was named
by President Mcconnell to prepare
for the W. o. w. Valentine dance at
the Willard Hotel
Silver Spring Camp has secured a
new lodgeroom at Wheaton and Will
meet every Wednesday night instead
OF twice a month. Consul Comdr.
Lanford has issued an invitation to
the Woodmen of Washington to par
take of the hospitality of Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
B. P. O. ELKS.

Washington Lodge, No. Is. OF the
b. p. o. Elks will hold its annual
memorial service in Central High
School Auditorium December al s
pm. LemueI Robey is chairman OF
the memorial committee. The vocal
music Will he rendered by the Temple
Quartet, and the instrumental music
will be rendered by members OF the
Marine Band. under the personal con
duction of Capt. Santelmann. The me-
mortal address will be delivered by
Rev. Ignatius Smith.
The sixth annual charity ball was
held November % at the MayfoWer
Hotel and was reported a success.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
THE MACCABEES.

At the last review of National
Tent, No. /, held at 419 Seventh
street, 1t was announced that next
Wednesday the annual election of
officers will be held. Sir knight
Michael, commander of the tent,
urged every member Of the tent to be
present. Rev. DR.. Earl Wilfley at the
last review invited the Maccabees of
this city to attend the evening serv-
ice at the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, Vermont avenue near N
street, tonight, and arrangements
have been made for the members to
meet 10 minutes before the service
and enter in a body.
Martha Washington Hive. No. II.
met Friday night at 41s Seventh
Evening star., 1925-11-29
peplorable Fire Loss.

National wealth on farms decreases
$50. 000, 900 through fires alone. Every
seven minutes a farm building burns
somewhere in the United States
Evening star., 1925-11-29

LODGES
Today-Brightwood Lodge. No. 43.
services at the Church of the
1ncsrn alton this evening.
Monday-DsWson No. l8. F. {. and
M NJ spscisl at $50 pm.
Tuesday-National. No. IL. election.
Arminius. No. IS. election
NJ. NJ. Parker. No. p. election.
Klps David. No. IS. election.
wednesday-Wa ashiustou Centennial.
No. IA election.
Osiris No 60. election.
King Solomon. No. 81. election.
East Gate. No. "a. election.
Thursday-Nava No. 4. election.
Hiram. No. 10. election.
La Fayette. No. 10. election.
VIM. R. Singleton. No. 80.
Congress. No. 81 election.
Masonic Board of Relief.
Fr46ay-Columbia, No. 3. election.
Lebanon. No. :. election,
Joseph H. Mllans. No. 3s. cleo
ton.
saturday-School of Instruction.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED
SCOTTISH RITE.
Tuesday-Mtthras Lodge of Perfec-
tion. statutory assembly.
Robert de Bruce Council. Knights
Kadosh. Twenty second Degree.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
Retarded Recognition.

Handel had reached the age Of 4S
before he gave any assurance to the
world of his musical genius. When
he wrote The Messiah he was 81.
Evening star., 1925-11-29
Army and Navy News
Bv NJ. II. McIntwe.
ARMY

Within the next several months the
Secretary of War will be called upon
to recommend to the President three
appointments in the Medical Corps of