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Evening star., 1925-03-22
DEVOTION OF NAVY
PRAISED BY WILBUR
Secretary Denies Interest in
Science Is Lacking in
His Department.

neploring all assertions that the
officers in charge of the Navy lack
appreciation of scientific matters
Secretary Wilbur highly praised the
officers for their devotion to the
nation and their ardor in the cause
Of prepardness, in a short address at
Il Navy night celebration at the Uni
Verslty Club last night
The charge that the ofhcers IN
authority in the United States Navy
lack vision and do not have an
appreciation of science shows a lack
of understanding of what the men OF
the Navy have accomplished in the
scientific field" Secretary Wllour SAID.
THE men of the Navy have shown
a whole hearted devotion to their
country. They have fought in two
wars and they are preaching pre-
paredness, loyalty ard fidelity TO the
Nation by their efforts and example
he said, stressing that the Nation IN
turn owes devotion, to TN, ohcers
of the Navy because they have uedl-
Gated and given their lives anG things
they hold dear to the defense OF the
Stars and Stripes"
1--WE are striving TO teach the les
son of preparedness, and to see that
we never enter into 4 conflict with
out giving the men in blue rs well
as the men in khaki q fair chance in
meeting any foe that might cast It's
lot against u.s." said the Secretary.
Tells of Progress In Air.
An illustrated talk was given by
Comdr Kenneth Whiting, Z. 5. n, on
the Naval air force. He described
the various types of planes in the
Navy and the Development of the
Naval aircraft carriers and the cata-
puIt for launching planes at sea.
He said the Navy used planes for
bombing, observing and fighting. At
present. he said, the Navy is getting
its combat planes from the Army. In
describing the various Naval aviation
units he declared that the Navy need
ed only $50 observation planes and
that with the advent of the rigid air
ship carrying 100000 cubic feet of
gas six planes would be carried and
launched in the air.
America according to Comdr. Whit
ing was the first nation to launch
a plane from d ship at sea and
the first nation to land a plane on
ship at sea. He said there would be
no satisfactory bombers in the Navy
for the next four years.
A resume of the work of the Ameri-
can mine layers in the North Sea
during the World War was given by
Capt W T. CluveriuS
The Marine Band Orchestra sup
piled the music. Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy Robinson was also pres
ent at the affair.
Evening star., 1925-03-22
SHAW JUNIOR SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES NOTED
Parent-Teacher Association Ad-
dressed by G.. c. Wilkinson.
Welfare Work Outlined.

Garnet c. Wilkinson, assistant
superintendent in charge of colored
schools, told of the valuable seduca-
tionaI ideas and experiences he OBJ
tanned at the recent meeting in Gin
cinnatf of the department of superin-
tendents of the National Education
Association at meeting last week
of the Shaw Junior High School
Parent-Teacher Association. DR.. +.
B. Henderson, head of the depart
ment of physical training, divisions
10 to 13, spoke on Recreation"
Other speakers were DR.. Thomas,
Miss Quander and Miss Mineola
kirkland.
The student council of Shaw has
completed its organization for the
second semester. The officers elected
are: President, Theodore Canady;
vice president, Nancy B. Johnson;
secretary, Necho Rand.
The council is active in welfare
work in the school and meets weekly
with Miss Randolph, the adviser. AT
present one of the councils chief in
terests is the promotion of desirable
behavior and habits in the lunchroom.
In this work the council has the as
sistance of the "lunchroom aides one
elected by each section. These aides"
serve in squads and are identified by
appropriate armbands prepared by
the sewing and printing shops, jointly.
Educational excursions, one of the
valuable features of Shaw life, have
been resumed with the coming of
Spring. The amaryllis show at the
Department of Agriculture, the WRC
broadca sting station, and the print
ing exhibit in Harding Hall, Govern
ment Printing Office, were the fruit
full objectives of the most recent ex-
cursions, with Miss Catlett, Mr.. Logan
and Mr.. Baltimore in charge.
DR.. Carrie II. Thomas, one of the
Shaw teachers of English and history,
recently presented to the school a
large steel engraving of Abraham
Lincoln. The gift now hangs in the
place of honor in the assembly hall.
In presenting an April Musical
this year, to be followed in June by
a sylvan masque, Shaw is making a
unique departure from its practice of
the last two years, when il produced
q combined dramatic and musical per-
formance each Spring. The April
Musical is TO be given by the Glee
Clubs, April 3, and the sylvan lnasque
by the Dramatic Club. All depart
ments of the school will cooperate in
these productions by providing seen
cry, costumes, properties, publicity
and patronage.
The Social Club. Miss Atwood, ad-
wiser, is sponsoring Lorna Doone,"
a motion, picture entertainment, for
Wednesday afternoon. The picture
will be shown under the auspices of
the Parent Teacher Association. The
proceeds will be given to the Shaw
Student Aid Fund. The student com
mittee in charge consists of Nancy
Johnson, Sarah Branch, Carrie Hall,
Emma Hall. Lydia Grayson and Mil
ared Gales.
The speakers at the educational
faculty meeting Thursday were ]. E.
-onroe, w. A. Baltimore and R. H.
Delaney. Their subject was the
coarse of study. methods and function
of the shop subjects of joinery, print
ing and sheet metal work in the
junior high school. This was the fifth
OF series of such meetings, planned
to include every subject taught.
Evening star., 1925-03-22

Crittenton Home board Of managers
Evening star., 1925-03-22
PEACE TO BE DEBATED.
DIR. Jordan Announces Interna
tional Meeting in 1925.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 21-An in
ternational conference for promotion
of world peace will be held in San
Francisco November II, 1925, 1t was
announced today by DR.. David Starr
Jordan, educator and president of the
conference for world unity, in session
here.
Invitations will be extended to rep
resentatives of all nations, as well as
to heads of religious, educational and
peace organizations. The conference
program includes a series of lectures
on world progress and race problems.
Evening star., 1925-03-22

The Susan ID. Anthony Foundation
will hold it's weekly tea at the club
rooms. 1713 II street. Saturday from
4 to pm The fourth lecture In
the L.enten series on The Human Side
of the Bible will be given in the
same rooms tomorrow at 8 pm. The
subject will be The Schools of the
Prouhets" These lecture-lessons are
attracting much attention by people
who are observing the Lenten season.
They are given by Mrs. Nanette B,
Paul
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. NJ r.
Nichols gave an account of the work
of Della Lucia Robbia and the varied
fortune of the picture of 1.-The Choir
Boys" A copy of this famous sculp-i
ture Is on exhibition in the club
rooms and will be disposed OF for the
benefit of the foundation.
The monthly evening meeting will
be held March 81, when business of
Importance will be considered. All
members are urged to be present at
that time.
Mrs. Hendley. president, and a
group of members were in the suf-
frage pioneers box at the first con-
cert of the spring festival of music,
which is being given under the au-
spices of the National Council of
Women in the Mayf1ower Hotel Mon
day evening. Members wishing to
secure seats in the box for the re-
Evening star., 1925-03-22

College women's C1ub.-Dr. Alex
ander Wetmore, superintendent of the
Geological Park, will be the guest OF
honor. at the tea tomorrow, to :
nm. at the clubhouse, 1922 l street
He will give an illustrated talk on
The Birds Of the Laysan Island
Mrs. William Bonar Bell and the
members of section VIII will be the
hostesses for the tea. Mrs. L. ID. Bal
and Mrs. John E. Walker will re
ceiye with Mrs. Bell Miss Sarah
Beau, Mrs L. r. Edminster. Mrs. )"
w. Badsley, Miss Frances Banta and
Mrs F. c. Brown will assist MIS-
Bell in the dining room.
Evening star., 1925-03-22

Miss Mary Anderson, chief of the
Woman's Bureau of the Department Of
Labor, has a. staff of 80 assistants
who aid her in looking out for the
interests Of some 100000 working
women.
Evening star., 1925-03-22

Compulsory swimming has been in
trcduced into 90 women's colleges
OF this country.
Evening star., 1925-03-22

Soroptimists heard Mrs. Nanette B.
Paul at The Hamilton Hotel Wednes-
day, in the third of a series of lee
lures on parliamentary law, under
the auspices of the business efficiency
committee. Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar,
chairman. The game party" given
at the Mayflower Hotel, Thursday
evening, was most successful, with
100 Soroptimists and guests playing
everything from NAH -jong and cross
word puzzles to checkers and domi-
noes. The vanity cases awarded to
the winners at each of the 40 tables
were donated by Soroptirnist Katie
Dunn. The committee on ARRANGEMENTS
included: Mrs. Marie Stair Lawyer,
chairman; Miss Helen Woods, Mrs.
Helen Fowler. Mrs. Marie Leary, Mrs
Annie Ball. Mrs. Marie Pierce, Mrs.
Mary Ellenberger, Mrs. Katie Dunn.
Soroptimists will attend the indus
trial exposition of the Washington
Chamber Of Commerce, at the
Washington Auditorium, Wednes-
day evening. Mrs. Ella Davis Lewis,
chairman of the booster committee.
Is in charge Of arrangements The
regular luncheon will be held We'd
nesday at the La Fayette.
The Southwest Public Speaking Climb
gave a varied program, arranged by
the leader, Mrs. Bess Baker Pierce,
March 13, at the Hine Junior High.
The platform speaker" of the eve
ming was Mrs. McCardell, whose SUBJ
ject was "The New Psychology: A
Message Of Hope
This was followed by a spirited de-
bate on the vital question OF suffrage
for the District of Columbia. The
Evening star., 1925-03-22

The Woman's Club of Bethesda
Mrs. Franklin c. Getzendanner. a
former president of the Montgomery
County Federation Of Women's Clubs
and ex-president of the Woman's
Club of Bethesda, will speak at the
meeting Of the current topics section
of the Womans Club Of Bethesda
Tuesday at the residence of Mrs.
James Adkins of Chevy Chase. The
topic will be Congressional Legis-
iation of Interest to Women"
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Evening School for
Forgein Born Adults

The evening school for foreign-born
adults on Broadway near Hudson
street, Hackensack, will be open for
registration on Wednesday and Thurs.
day evenings, September 80 and Oc.
tober l, respectively, from 1880 to 80
and on Friday afternoon, October 2
from to 5. 1t is important to regis.
ter so that the staff may know how
many and what kind of classes to
prepare. Those who wait until the
opening of school to register, lose the
1rst evening of class work, as it is not
permitted to interrupt the classes by
admitting new students after the
opening of the session.
The Broadway evening school offers
three types of beginning classes:
G) For those who are learning to
speak English and to read and write
for the first time in any language.
(2) For those who are learning to
speak and read and write English but
who have had schooling in their own
language.
(3) For those who speak English
because of long residence in America
but do not read or write it.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Doremus League Elects
Officers at Sept. IL Meeting

North Jersey, South Jersey and
Central Jersey were heard from on
Thursday night of last week at the
Republican meeting in the First Ma
tional Bank Building, Ridgewood, at
which the Doremus League decided to
become a permanent state wide organ
ization pledged to fight for Republican
principles and Republican candidates.
| This is the League which, as local
organization, last spring, worked in
the interest of former Judge Cornelius
Doremus, the bone dry candidate for
the Republican gubernatorial nomina-
tion.
The League reorganized by electing
these officers: President, VIM. J. Ton
kin of Ridgewood; treasurer, Joseph
G.. Frazza of Paterson; secretary, ].
Douglas Gessford of Ridgewood; vice
presidents, Hon H. J. Pascoe of Eliza
beth, George H. NiGkerson Of Ridge
wood, Mayor Samuel Johnston of
Bridgeton, Van Dyk MacBride of New
City, Neil L. Jameson of Gloucester,
R. E. Woodward of Pitman, Ernest
Redfleld of Woodbury. and Alfred
Chalmers of New Field.
Former Judge Doremus who re-
ceived 10000 votes in the June pri-
maries was called before the League
and he made an impromptu address
in which he reiterated his readiness
to aid in every way the battle that
Senator Whitney is now waging for
the Governorship. He hoped that the
League would get enthusiastically be-
hind the Republican ticket. He had
words of hearty commentator not
only for Senator Whitney but also for
Senator Mackay, running for reelec-
ton, and for the other Republican
nominees. Former Judge Doremus
stressed the fact that the League was
being reorganized on Constitution
Day, the 13Sth anniversary of the
adoption of the United States Consti-
tuition. He lauded the Republican
party as the party which in this cam
paign once again has come out four
square for the upholding of the Consti-
tuition framed by the wise and far
seeing founders of this country.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Local Democrats Hold
Enthusiastic Meeting

At meeting of the Cliffside Park
Democratic Club, about sixty-five per-
sons were present to hear the local
candidates speak. Francis Banville,
William Sperling, Fred Dyer, William
Hanretty and Jack Timony all made
speeches in which they declared their
support of the whole Democratic
ticket
At the meeting, which was held at
the clubroom, Grant avenue and the
trolly line, a Democratic Club for the
First and Second Districts was
planned, campaign headquarters for
the new club to be at 319 Palisade
avenue, Cliffside. This building was
formerly the postoffice of Cliffside
Park.
Another important feature of this
meeting was the resignation of Fran
els Banville as president of the Demo
cratic Club, owing to his activities as
candidate for mayor. John Rencken
was elected as the new president of
the club.
A campaign executive committee
was appointed which will have entire
charge of the campaign. The commit
tee includes practically every promi-
nent man and woman in the borough
The women of the organization
showed their worth in the campaign
by announcing their euchre which
will be held on Wednesday evening,
October 21, at the Lawton avenue
school, Grantwood
The next regular meeting of the
party will be held on Tuesday eve
ming, October 49,
Palisadian., 1925-10-09

Mrs. S. Weyant of Columbus place
recently entertained several of her
friends at a coffee party at her home.
Victor Caledonia, Jr., of Henry
street was given pony as birthday
gift from his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Paus of
Wheeler street and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Kasper of Walker street motored to
| Pompton Lakes recently.
| George Fischer of Jersey City was
the guest of his mother on Broad
street on Sunday.
Mrs. Matthew Kehoe of Duokin, L.
L., was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
John E. White, of Grantwood, during
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. K. Watson of An
derson avenue, Cliffside, are expect
ing relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Wise and
daughter Colonette, of London, Eng
land, who sailed October and expect
to land October 10.
Surprise Shower
A surprise aluminium shower was
given Mrs. Francis A. Banville of
Edgewater Heights at the home of
Mrs e. o. Hickstein, Weehawken
Heights, in honor of the tenth ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Ban
Vile.
The rooms were tastefully decorat-
ed. Bridge was played during the
afternoon after which an elaborate
dinner was served
Those invited were: Mr. and Mrs.
Fl. Gubler, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Weller,
Miss j. Weigant, of Cliffside Park; Mr..
and Mrs. F. Sux, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Sherer, of Fairview Heights; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Brady, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Hick-
stein, Miss Grace Ackerman, of Vice.
hawken Heights; Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Mcdonald, of Woodcliff.
Birthday Party
Dr. and Mrs. Christian gave birth
day party to their daughter Eleanor
in honor of her eleventh birthday an
niversary at their home on Clark ter
race, Cliffside, Wednesday afternoon.
AS the hostess received the guests
she presented them with various fam
cy handkerchiefs. The decorations
we're on an elaborate scale. The liv-
ing room, where singing, dancing and
games were enjoyed, was decorated in
pink and yellow, and the dining room,.
where a supper was enjoyed at $50,
also was artistically decorated.
Favors were carnival hats and
baskets of pink and yellow filled with
candy. The centerpiece of the table
was large anniversary cake. Flea
nor was the recipient of a variety #
beautiful gifts.
Several games were played, and the
winners, Helen and May Cadien, re-
ceived prizes.
The guests included Grace Hat
temer, Helen Cadien, Doris FrankliH
May Cadien, Eleanor Christian, Mrs.
Stanton, DR.. and Mrs. Christian, Fred
Stanton, Tinkie and Buddy Christian
and Eleanor's pet dogs.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Roosevelt Military Academy
Opened on September e

Roosevelt Military Academy opened
this year on September 23 with the
largest enrolment in it's history. DR..
John Darlington, Principal, states that
the remodeling of the buildings to
accommodate the increased enroll
ment has been completed.
The campus is now in shape for the
football season, but no schedule of
games has been announced as yet.
A special program is being arranged
for the celebration of Roosevelt Day
at the Academy. 1t is likely that
Senator Mackay, of Bergen County,
will make the principal address. The
Roosevelt Birthday Program is al
ways an important affair in the an
nails of the Academy.
One of the first boys to appear in
uniform at the Academy for the year
was Cadet Ausburn B. Price, winner
of the contest conducted by the Ber-
gen Evening Record.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
C. P. H. S. Notes

Some Grantwood folks motored to
Allentown to witness the Muhlenberg
and Albright football game. Nick
Borrelh, the pride of two schools,
Muhlenberg College and Cliffside
High, was the big star for the day.
Nick scored two touchdowns and
hurled forward pass 35 yards to his
teammate, Deckert, for the only other
score of the game.
Cliffside made poor showing at
Bogota Saturday, when they held the
Bogota team to a 6-6 score. @Bogota
has weak team, but loyal Cliffside
rooters blamed wet field. There
is only one of last years eleven on
Cliffside's team this year.
The regular High School assembly
period was one of unusual interest.
A varied program was presented.
Ernest Stein, Robert Carvey, Howard
HIATT, Howard Achdegan, Edward
Robson and Justice Hattemar, mem
bers of the local troop of Boy Scouts,
| save q Observation-Disclosures.
The school orchestra, under the di-
rection of Mrs. Jennie MacCulloch,
contributed several selections.
The whole student body joined in
practicing cheers for, the football
game which will be played with Ridge
wood High School at Ridgewood, Sat
urday. Ethel Sears and Joseph Sinu-
cane led the cheering.
James Burns spoke of the "Flam-
beau," the school paper, which will
be issued shortly. Mario Shettino
followed with recitation, "a Trip to
the Ice Plant" Songs by the school
concluded the program.
The junior class of the Cliffside
Park High School held a meeting
Wednesday afternoon at the close of
school. The officers of the class for
the coming year were elected as fol-
lows: President, Joe Finucane: vice
president, Joseph Acerie; secretary,
Annastatia Carroll; treasurer, Ella
Herschler; girl representative to the
Athletic Association, Ella Herschler;
boy representative, Jack Fridiington.
fJoseph Finucane has been elected
president of the class of 1927 for the
next three years. Mr.. Connell, class
adviser, and members of the class are
looking forward to a very prosperous
year.
Nelson Wicks, formerly one of Cliff
sides popular Students, is active with
the Penn State football team. Nels
IS out helping manage the team.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Optician Opens New
Offices in Hackensack

DR.. Joseph B. Fuchs, optometrist
and optician, has opened a new office
and studio at 191 Main street, in the
new Otis building, Hackensack.
DR.. Fuchs is registered and prac.
tical optician, having had ten years
or experience which enables him to
give superior service. He has an up.
to-date studio where eyes are exam.
ined and glasses repaired. His optical
Office is considered one of the most
up-to-date in Bergen county.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Miss Best Weds

Miss Ruth M. Best, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. R. J. Best of Washington
avenue, Cliffside, was united in mar
riage to William H. Stillson of Dan
bury, Conn, at the home of the brides
parents.
The ceremony was performed by
Mayor Joseph w. Marini of Cliffside
Park.
The bride was attired in sapphire
blue, brocaded creton crepe and car
ried bouquet of tea roses. Mrs.
Katherine Shirley was matron of hon.
or, attired in crepe de chine and wore
a corsage of sweet peas.
The couple left for two weeks
motor trip to Canada and on return
will reside in Danbury, Conn,
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Is Your Home
Well Lighted?

Troubled with shadows over the
sink, around the shaving glass in
the bathroom, at the piano? The
right Mazda lamps in every sock,
ct throughout your home will ban,
ish gloom and glare. Come in and
see all the different shapes and
sizes.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09

Nelson Wicks, formerly one of Cliff
sides popular students, is active with
the Penn State football team. Nels
is out helping manage the team.
Palisadian., 1925-10-09
Delicious Roasts
for Hungry ok

Have you noticed that the
family's interest in what 's>for>
dinner has become more acute
since the air has turned frosty?
Ada Bessie Swami, director of
Public Service Radio Cooking
School, recommends roast
meats for hungry folk.
Miss Swami will tell you
over the radio, Tuesday and
Friday mornings at II. how to
retain the flavor and juices
when you roast meats. Tune
in Station WAAM.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-04-08
FIGHT CHAMPS
NOW BACK IN
GOOD STANDING

New York. April S--The state ath-
letic commission yesterday lifted the
suspensions of two worlds cham
pions and other former champion and
officially approved the Tunney-Gib-
bons match at the Polo Grounds
June ~. Mickey Walker, worlds
welterweight champion. was rein
stated when he promised uncondi-
tionally to meet Dave Shade. Pacific
coast welterweilht in title match.
Mike McTigue, worlds light heavy
weight champion, was restored to
good standing on his promise to meet
any title contender the commission
selects within the next 80 days.
Johnny Dundee, former feather
weight and Junior lightweight cham
pion who had been suspended indefi-
niteiy on the recommendation of the
French Boxing federation for his
failure to meet Fred Bretonnel in a
match in Paris, Jan. 81, was rein
stated after a hearing on his case.
No date has been set for the Wal
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-04-08

not 50 many years ago playing
managers were conspicuous by
their absence in the major leagues.
lhey we've virtually extinct. and IT
seemed that they were likely to pass
from The picture for good.
But times have, changed within the
past lew seasons, for playing leaders
are again coming back into vogue
Last year three new pilots. who
guide the deStinies of their teams
from the field appeared This cam
paign finds still another one.
Add to this quartet, iris Speaker,
who was appointed manager OF the
Cleveland Indians in July, 1919, and
Ty Cobb, named Detroit chieftain at
the start of the 1921 chase, and it
shows total of six playing mana
gers in the major leagues today.
Outside of Speaker and Cobb, the
others are, Stanley Harris, Washing
ton; George Sisler, Browns; Dave
bancroft, Braves, and Eddie Collins,
White SoX. This viii be the second
season as boss for Harris, Sisler and
Bancroft. Collins is due to make his
debut IN the new role few weeks
hence.
Five Of the leaders perform in the
American League, Bancroft being the
single National entry. Two Of the
six are outfielders. Speaker and
Cobb, and the remainder cavQrt on
the infield, Harris and Collins at sec
ond base, Sisler at first and Ban
croft around short
Cobb, Speaker and Collins rank as
the three oldest regulars in point of
service in the majors. Cobb is due
TO start his 2lst campaign, Collins
his goth and Speaker his 18th.