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with doctors and dentists. During the year, 1SS children were exclud- ed from school because of communi- cable diseases such as skin rash and head lice and 50 cases were turned over to the health officer for exam ination. These figures prove quite conclusively the value of the work of the school doctor and nurse. Every serious health problem is turned over 10 the doctor for a pro- fessional diagnosis and each school building in town is visited at least once a month by the school phy- sician.
 "The modern school recognizes certain school subjects and activities as an essential part of the training of each child. Several of these studies were classed as fads but a few years ago. The subject of school music has had an important devel- opment during the past few years. The World War emphasized the value of music especially community singing as one of the most important recreational activities of a nation. Six years ago, music was indifferent ly or poorly taught, there was little equipment. There was no course Of
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work of the primary grades by trained supervisor who thoroughly understands the problems of these grades. I believe that the introduce tion of a woman supervisor in the lower grades is a step in the right direction and 1 have noticed a very satisfactory improvement during the past year in the work of these grades. Tn the testing and classifi- cation of the young children a trained woman supervisor Of all the grades carries responsibility of the administration of the schools. In her work with the teachers, Miss Williams reports a very satisfactory attitude from each teacher. This willingness to cooperate and work for the best interests of the children has had a very large share in mak- ing our schools more efficient.
 The modern teacher Is trained artisan who knows the art Of teach ing. The present day has made so many demandG upon the public school without adding any extra time in which to do the additional labors that it has produced a situa- tion where the teacher must be more efficient in getting work from the
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
SCHOOLS PROGRESS
 REMINGTON IS TOLD
Supt. Mandrey Praises Develop ment, Urges Improvements

The annual report of the town of Newington. which is not yet ready to distribute to the taxpayers. con- tains the annual report of the super visor Of schools. ". H. Mandrey. This is Mir. Mandray's sixth annual report as supervisor. Since he has been in this position, he has intro- duced many changes and improve ments which have greatly increased the efficiency of the teaching staff and which have given Newington much better educational system. MT. Mandrey says in part:
 As review the work of the last six years it seems very evident that during this period there have been accomplished several important and outstanding improvements in the work of our public schools, For eN- ample, the following ten items can easily be classified as achievements:
 The improvement of our school property and buildings. The reor- ganization of the school system. The development of a transportation pro- gram. Establishing the health work. The introduction of a school savings system. Appointing a music super visor. Constant improvement of the teaching staff. The purchase of modern and more efficient equip ment. Noticeable increase in regis tration and improvement of the oF SNhnnlC bn work of the school committee as the responsible offices of the community and the improvement of the public support of the schools
 Mir Mandrey then comments on these ten points as follows:
 At the time Of undertaking my work here, there were six rooms in use in the Center school, four rooms at the Elm Hill s,hool, two rooms in the wooden school at the north end and one room at the South East school on the turnpike. None of these buildings were in very good condition and very much in need of repair The first valuable change was the closing of the Southeast school on the turnpike. Additional rooms were furnished at the Center, necessary repairs, particularly the improvement in the basement condi- tions were undertaken. and room in the lower town hall was opened to care for the over crowded con- ditions. To relieve conditions at the Elm Hill school, the 7th and Sth grades were transferred 10 the Gen. ter and the condition of the Elm Hil school building was greatly i'm proved by extensive repairs. The wooden building at the north end
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pupils in a limited space of time. If she is to be efficient, she must be equipped with the necessary and proper tools of the profession.
 During the past six years, your committee has shown a willingness to increase the appropriation for text books and supplies in order that our pupils and teachers might be well equipped for their work. At the present time, we are spending in the neighborhood of s2,s00 an- nually to maintain this equipment. In 1920, ASA pupils were equipped with texts and supplies at cost of s916 or about s2.25 per pupil. This investment did not provide the nec- essary materials for successful work. sincerely hope that this attitude toward the purchase of books and supplies will be continued as 1t is one Of the most effective means for securing good school work.
 Increase In Registration
 "The geographic situation of ths town, directly in the path Of com- munication and transportation be- tween two large and growing cities
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Minister Praises True Story

Dear Slrs:
 If all publications that are now be- fore the public received the careful scrutiny and thorough inspection that the Macfadden publications receive I am satisfied that there would soon be a great change for the better in home and community life. One of the greatest tasks of a rural minister's life is to con- bat the great evilthat has been for years encroaching stealthily but surely upon the spiritual life of his people through the poisoning of the mind by indis' criminate reading.
 May success attend your every effort for purcr and cleaner living as you con- tinue your good work of publishing the TRUTH.
 Sincerely yours,
 Rev. Walter E. Brooks South Hamilton, Mass.
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50 with beauty and ambition as her sole capital, she set out to conquer fame in the studios, Of course, there could be only one result, and she might have prohted by her defeat if she had not fallen madly in love with a popular screen idol. Todayit is all like a terrible dream, which she feels will never be erased from her memory.
 Never Again. "-1fev girl had reason to be proud of the man she was engaged to wed, that girl was Bernice. He was the cleverest, handsomest, most popular young man on the col> lege campus, The fascination of his smile, his airy grace and charm, were qualities that few girls could resist. Then some thing happened in the middle of his junior year that was to turn Bernice's world of happiness into vale of black despair. A true,life chronicle that will tug at your heart strings as only a story of real life can do.
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DRETTY, ,vivacious, and knowing too l little of the world, it was only natural, perhaps, that Barbara's heart should beat a little quicker when she first met Nor man Parish.
 Parish was stranger in Barbara's town - but his brown eyes laughed so frankly, and he seemed SO perfect gen. tleman, that there was not the faintest breath of suspicion that he was not everything he seemed to be.
 To be sure, he told Barbara nothing about himself, except that he lived in New
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And then one night, when he came to her in the moon>aooded garden where she awaited him, her heart near bursting with song, his slow step and the somber, wretched look in his eyes instantly told her that something was wrong.
 But even then, until the hour of revelation, she did not dream of the terrible drama that was about to unfold, and in which, in the long, tear>dlled days to follow she was to play so tragic part
 If Barbara could have been warned d-if she could have had the slightest inkling of the hcartbreaking events that were to grow out of her innocent and confding devotion to this man of whom she really knew nothing, and who talked so winningl gly of love - she might have been saved the crushing rcmorse and bitter sorrow that were to darken her life for many years to come.
 It is this story of the terrible price she paid for innocently trusting too far and believing tco much, that Barbara has written, exactly as it happened, for the November issue of True Story Magazine, The story is complete, starting on
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Who Is To Blame?

In these days of so>called moral liberty. who is to blame if young people fall into through ignorance of Truth7
 The only way to drive home the perils of wrong thinking and acting emphasize the inspiring power of good
 True Story Magazine each month contains great variety of gripping acstories" that reveal the joys and sorrows the temptations and struggles, the defeats and trumphs of people who have really lived the thrillingly dramatic events they write about
 Through these frank record, of human experience, literally thousands are taught how avoid those takes that can only end in remor bitter tear and often tragedy
 The IS heart'grppins features in November True Story afford excellent example, of the great work this magazine is doing. If you are not reader start with the November issue today
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Read Also in November True Story

"She Couldn't Tell" "The Spell He Wove" "Whdt Some Men Do" "Pldytime''
 "Sins of Justice" "The Strangled Soul" T Must Keep Faith"
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06

Tn Search of Loce" "Hounded"
 "A Gamble in Love- Things Wives Tell" "Haunting Memories "Flame of Love" Souls for Money
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York, and had come West on an extended business trip. But Bar bara's greater mistake was the unquestionlng confidence, trust and love that she permitted to grow upin her heart.
 Never before had she been so completely happy. Never had the sun shone so brightly, nor had the birds poured forth such a torrent of joyous song, as when she and Nor man Parish were to- gether- dancing, riding, or idling through the wooded hills on lazy summer afternoons.
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page gland is only one of the 1S thrilling true>life narratives that appear in the November issue of this intensely ly interesting magazine.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-06
Other Absorbing Features in November True Story Are:

"Cheaters"- A young wife, with too little to occupy her mind, it was with thought of wrong that Alice accepted the invitation of woman acquaintance to take her places of doubtful reputation where she could little of life Thus bindy she was led into most terrible situation. powerful, thoughtcompeling true story
 Mad Love- Like many another girl who is misled by the false glamour of movie career, Ruth dreamed of the day when she would have the world at her feet
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Evening star., 1926-12-09
CLUB RA|SESFUND
TO HELP HOSPITAL
Rotary Collects $4,000 for
ChiIdren's Institution,
Committee Reports.

The Rotary Club has raised 10000
for the support of the dispensary of
the Children's Hospital, it was an.
nounced yesterday by James S. j.
Clark, chairman of the hospital fund
committee, at the weekly luncheon
of the club in the Willard Hotel.
Two thousand dollars of that
amount was the gift of John {. Let's.
in accordanc with his promise to the
club when the $4,000 goal was set.
that if the club raised 5000 he would
contribute the remainder. The Ro-
tary Club each year contributes suf-
ficient funds for the support of the
hospitals dispensary in the fulfillment
of it's voluntarily assumed obligation
to maintain that department of the
institution.
Chester Swope and Allen Pope Of
the membership committee of the club
spoke on attendance at the weekly
meetings of the organization, urging
every member to be present at all the
club sessions. if the benefits of Ro-
tary are to be enjoyed by themselves,
their businesses and the community
at large.
Failure to attend means failure to
render to our crowd and to every one
else the value of Rotary" declared
Mr.. Pope in reviewing the excha nge
of ideas at the meetings. which, he
said. resulted in benefit 10 the club
and outsiders.
Entertainment was furnished dur
ing the luncheon period by members
Of the Miss Happiness company
playing here this week. A six-piece
orchestra and two vocalists rendered
several musical numbers. Arthur
West of the theatrical company was
master of ceremonies during the en-
tertainment program.
Evening star., 1926-12-09
SURGEON is SUED.
Plaintiffs Seek 100000. Charging e
Faulty Operat ton.

Mrs Madeline r. Guilfoyle and her
husband, John r. Guilfoyle, 540S
Colorado avenue. have filed suits in
the District Supreme Court agsre-
eating 100000 damages against DR.
George Tully Vaughan. local surgeon.
The charge is made that when per
forming an abdominal operation on
Itrs Guilfoyle on December s, 1928
the surgeon failed to remove some
surgical sponges used during the op.
Grafton. A second operation was made
necessary, 1t is stated, that caused
pain and suffering.
Mrs. Guilfoyle places her injuries al
$50, 900 and the husband asks 0,000
for the loss Of his wife's services and
for the expense incident to her illness
Attorneys w. F.. Leahy and Eugene
3. Sullivan appear for the plaintiffs.
Evening star., 1926-04-17

garden and field crops cause poorer
returns than those obtained where
clean culture is maintained.
If the soil is well prepared and well
titled to conserve moisture and to un-
lock plant food, weeds will find little
chance for growing. Weed seeds are
often distributed in the manure, espe-
ciallN if weeds are allowed to grow on
and mature while the manure pile is
rotting.
From the standpoint of character,
there are several types of weeds. The
annual weeds grow only from seed, so
that one should prevent the plants
from setting seeds or an infeStation
from the use of weedy ma anure. Bien-
nial weeds, on the other hand, should
he moved or cut with the hoe befor
they come into flower or by cutting
the roots below the crowns Tillage
and Fall grubbing are effective means
of controlling weeds. Perennial weeds
are carried over in the garden by
seeds. by surface runners or by peren
nial underground roots or stems On
small areas the root, rootstocks, bulbs
and the like may be dug up and
burned. Herbicides or weedkilling
chemicals destroy by contact with the
exposed surfaces of the roots, etc.
Roots may b starved by preventing
the formation of any green leaves
above the ground or smothered by a
dense sodforming grass. Exposure to
the strong sun in Summer or to the
direct actionon frost in Winter Is also
effective when the land has been
plowed to expose the roots. Finally
rotation of crops is one of the best
ways of eradicating weeds.
Evening star., 1926-04-17

can provide homemade or purchased
protectors for use when the. nights are
frosty and thus gain from one to two
weeks in the growing of these tender
crops.
Perhaps the simplest protector Is
one made out of wood; just the sides
of a box, foot or SO square and
about 8inches high These are fine for
cucumbers and melons and are COW
cred with a pane Of glass during in
clement weather. Later the glass can
be removed and cheesecloth spread
over the top to ward off the striped
cucumber beetle and the flea beetle
while the plants are young. 1t Is
often possible to buy the oval shaped
screens used by old-fashioned families
10 keep flies off of the food. These can
be covered with cloth and used as
plant protectors. A few wire loops
stitched inside of muslin bag Will
make a good protector. Then there
are the cornicopias made of paper,
fiimsy but suitable for an evening or
so In protecting the early vegetable
crops. There are patented devices on
the market which can be purchased
at nominal sums, but all amateurs
with a little ingenuity can rig up
their own plant protectors.
Evening star., 1926-04-17

ton now includes approximately 1O0,-
900 women, working under the fol-
lowing broad principles: The object
of this association shall be to Stlmu-
late the knowledge and love for gar
dening among amateurs; to share the
advantages Of association through con-
ference and correspondence in this
country and abroad; to aid in the pro
lection Of native plants and birds. and
to encourage civic planting"
The Garden Club of America has its
headquarters in New York City.
Among It's activities is quar-
terly bulletin, containing not only
those notices pertaining to garden club
affairs, but also, information on gar
dening in general. treating Of the va
rious aspects in such detail that each
issue is a timely garden manual. In
addition, there is an almanac issued
once a year. Among other activities
are the Spring exhibit Of flowers, held
in New York City, and an annual con-
vention. the one for 1925 being held
in the near future in California.
This national organization Is repre-
sented in Washington by Mrs. Frank
3. Noyes, acting as chairman of the
local committee OF the Garden Clubs
of America. 1t Is sufficient to state
that she Is more than creditably rep
resenting this group of women. Tn
der her influence the Garden Club OF
America Is exerting itself for the beau
tification of Washington and legisla
lively in the interests of such move
ments as the establishment of the
national arboretum. In passing, ii
should be stated that the representa-
tives of the Garden Club of America
presented able arguments at the re
Evening star., 1926-04-17

cent hearing of the Federal Quaran-
tine Board in reference to the eXclu-
sion of narcissus from foreign sources.
Mrs. Noyes has become enthusiastic
over the projected federation of the
different garden clubs in and near
Washington. and will continue, as the
local representative of the Garden
Clubs of America, to foster this fed
Grafton. or it's amalgamation. into a
more powerful group. all working for
the benefit of Washington.
The annual iris exhibit of the Ma.
tional Capital Dahlia and Iris Asso-
citation is to be held on MAY IS and
10 at the Mayflower Hotel. All the
horticultural clubs and societies in
and near Washington are invited to
exhibit, while entries from individuals
are encouraged. There is to be no fee
for entry of exhibits nor will admis-
sion be charged. Medals of the Ameri-
can Iris Society will be given to the
winners in the several classes of iris
while there will be a SWeepstake on
the exhibits of seedlings. Plans are
being made to include exhibits of va
rious classes of peonies also Those
who ire interested in forwarding type
Evening star., 1926-04-17
TIMELY HINTS.

When moving plants to the garden
the roots should be kept moist and
prevented from whiting. To secure
the best results in flowers or produce,
the plants should be kept as fresh
as possible. AS the days grow longer
the gardener will find that it is best
to do this work in the home garden
in the cool of the evening.
In all cases of setting plants 1t Is
advisable that they he watered imme-
diately. When this water has soaked
into the soil small sprinkiing of
dry earth should be placed over the
wet spots 10 conserve the moisture
IN the soil.
For a few days the plants will seem
ingly be whiting. TO remedy part OF
the 'hagging" some sort of shading
IS often provided. Paper bags, II
shingle stuck into the soil at an angle
so as To overhang the plant. berry
boxes or even boards supported ny
blocks of wood are used for shade.
These shades are removed after "A lew
DAYS, as soon az the newly set plants
nave taken hold in their new 'ltua'
tion.
One should finish the setting out Of
early cabbage and early lettuce TINS
week. Ii the soil is somewhat dry one
making the first planting of sweet
corn Watch for a coming article on
Tender Vegetables for notes on
beanS, tomatoes, vine crops and the
rest of the vegetables which are harm
ed by frosty weather.
Harden off tomatoes. peppers and
other tender vegetables by increasing
the ventilation of the cold frame. on
very warm days the sash may be re-
moved entirely. for this aids in deVel-
opinG stoCky plants. These remarks
apply also to tender ANIMALS.
SlugS and Snails often do much harm
IN the garden. especially in damp,
shady places They eat large ragged
holes in the leaves and often complete
~ destroy young seeding plants grow
ing in the plant frames. Scatter ar
elakod lime on the ground where their
trails of slime are noticed, or use some
other dusty material like SCOT or Sltted
wood ashes. Remove all rotten Wood
boards and rubbish under which they
may conceal themselves during the
day
In working over the perennial bor-
der do not dig up the self sown seed
lings. Some may not bloom the hrst
year. so that if they are in the way
clumps may he dug up and grown In
a row in the kitchen garden and then
reset the next year.
Watch the vine honeysuckle. II will
often secur; a start in garden or
shrub border and do considerable dam
age by overruuning the land. The
vines, in twininC to ascend to the up
peYmost branches of small trees. will
often construct the life out of our
plants. Honeysuckle vines should be
dug out by the roots and burned.
A hanging basket made with few
vines and some of the common bod
ding plants will afford considerable
pleasure during the Summer months.
1t may be hung in the window or in
the shade of the porch.
Do not neglect the narcissus exhibits
held in the various parts of the city
1t would take pages to describe the
vari ous varieties. whereas n selection
of names made from living specimens
will be those which appeal to you.
Evening star., 1926-04-17
BEETS.

Beets are one of the hardest or
Spring vegetables. The first planting
can be sown as soon as the ground
can be worked in the Spring. selecting
well titled soil which is free from
stones and not too heavy. If the soil
conditions cannot be changed. one
should use the turnip- shaped beet,
for ii does not have to grow so deeply
in heavy soils and is not so liable to
be injured by stones.
Prepare the soil to some depth and
then fine the upper surface with a
rake, so that 1t is in a mellow con.
dition. Plant the seed in rows IA to
Is inches apart and cover with an
inch of soil. Sow the seed sparingly
for it is a multiple fruit. each fruit
giving several plants. Spread not
thicker than \ to 10 seed to a foot of
row. AS soon as the leaves are pro-
nuunced so that each plant can be
distinguished, the crop may be thin.
Evening star., 1926-04-17

ned and the most vigorous plants Of
the thined material, reset in the va
cant places in the rows. For good
sized beets, the plants should stand
= or 31a inches apart in the row.
When the tops of the plants removed
In thinning are OF suitable size, the
leaves may be used for greens.
A succession of planting should be
made at intervals of three weeks un-
til mid-August. The length of row for
the garden will be determined by the
needs of the family. Beets should be
used when they are young and ten
der, rather than when they are old
and woody. Excesses may be canned
for Winter use.
Winter beets should he sown in
August and these will grow to
medium sized roots during the cool
Fall months. They should be harvest
ed before severe cold weather and
stored in boxes In the vegetable Gel
lar. covering the roots with layer of
dry earth to prevent shrivelling.
There are several varities, but II Is
presumed that all will select the red
varieties in keeping with the saying
red as a beet"
Evening star., 1926-04-17
PLANT
PROTECTORS,

Many people try to gain a few
weeks in the growing of garden crops,
the garden vegetables like
peppers and eggplants and
the vine crops like cucumbers and
melons. Even here in Washington
these crops have but a short season,
for they cannot be planted before May
II without running the risk of a frost,
which is serious on these tender vege-
tables. The amateur gardener can
often afford to take chance for he
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WEEDS.

Many strong and vigorous weeds
are = compliment to ones soil. for
only a good soil will produce them.
However, they are not compliment
to ones tillage. Weeds are soil rob
bers, depicting the soil fertility and
eXhausting the soil moisture. From
their vigorous nature. the weeds in