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Evening star., 1926-12-05
FRENCH CLUB CONDUCTS
ARMSTRONG ASSEMBLY
Motion Picture Of Brittany Wed
ding Featured-Junior officers
Announced.

The midweek assembly at Arm
strong High School last week was
conducted by the French Club. Miss
Leila Coleman presided, and Lavada
Snow sang Que Chacun S'Empresse. ="
a motion picture depicting scenes at
Versailles. Notre Dame and Brit
tany wedding was shown. NJ. Louis
Gaskins explained each picture. The
club then sang the "MarSeillaise" and
The Star Spangled Banner" Miss
c. f. $. Lee is faculty sponsor Of the
club.
Iron and Steel" was the title Of the
film shown in continuation Of the
program of visual education, being
conducted by J. c. Webster. At its
conclusion F.. De Sales Smith an
nouNced the opening of the essay con-
test OF the American Chemical So
ciety with $4,000 scholarship as first
prize.
Yielding to an appeal from the ad-
ministrative cabinet, Principal Hous-
ton has approved projects for a
Christmas post office for exchange Of
student greetings and the annual
Christmas tree for the poor Of the
neighhorhood. Two members Of the
faculty and Miss Helen Aiken, secre-
tary of the cabinet. will supervise the
post office.
The full roster OF the Junior class
officers has been announced by G. w.
Adams, chairman of the committee on
Junior activities, to be as follows
President, Horace Wilson; vice presi-
dent, Walter Brokenburr; secretary.
Hilda Johnson: treasurer. Elmer
Stokes. and chairman executive COM
mittee, Miss Astarie Gonzales The
class will give play and entertain
the SophomoreS soon.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
McKINLEY HIGH PUPILS
WIN SCHOLASTIC H0NORS
Students Mentioned for Outstand-
ing Work-Polar Flyer Writes
of Trip to Arctic.

During the first six weeks Of
school the following Mckinley High
School students were outstanding FOR
their scholarship attainments: Will
helmina GUIDE, Sherwood Bratt,
Milton Felstein, Elvin Troxel, Janet
Mcdonald, Arthur Storey, Esther
Eshelman, Mary Quill, Elinor Webb,
Adelaide Humphrey. Alfred Grass,
David Griggs. Helen Daniel, Helene
Swarthout. Felisa Jenkins. Several
of these students made an average
of 9s per cent in at least one sub
ject. Wilhelmina Guide and Esther
Eshelman achieved an average Of
100 per cent in French.
The Tech Art Club, Pals and Pal
cites, is hard at work on Christmas
things. The members Of the club are
making cards. carving wood and
coloring metal and glass. Some of
these articles will be on sale in the
school in the near future.
A student publicity committee was
appointed recently to advertise Tech.
The personnel Of the committee
follows: Esther Eshelman, David
Sisson and Brooke Jennings.
E. Demas. a Tech. graduate who
accompanied Lieut.. Byrd on his polar
expedition, is now writing articles for
the schoop paper. Tech Life, describ-
ing his experiences in the Arctic
regions.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
BUSINESS HIGH GETS OUT
FIRST "BALANCE SHEET"
School Paper Published Just Before
Holidays-Principal Tells of
Trip to Europe.

The first issue Of the Balance Sheet
came out at Business High School
on November "a. the day before the
Thanksgiving ,holidays. The frontis-
piece by Margaret Cook.
Principal Allan Davis entertained
the student body last week with an
account of few of the many inter
esting adventures he encountered on
his European trip this summer.
Miss Emma Louise Thompson. tho
faculty adviser of the Glee Clubs has
picked out "Once in a Blue Moon"
Tor the operatta which the school will
stage this Spring.
meeting Of the Dramatic Asso.
cation, under the direction Of Miss
Esther Galbraith, was held Tuesday.
November 80. The program consisted
of original pantomimes by members
Of the association. Billy Bird gave
version of the story Of David and
Goliath" taking both parts himself.
Others who took part in pantomimes
were Ida Berman. Shirley Oaks,
Joseph Tanshes, Rose Weinstein and
Pauline Dorman. After the panto.
mines Miss Galbraith gave a lesson
In straight makeup. On Friday
there was dress rehearsal Of Three
Pills in a Battle" before the Dramatic
Association. Members Of the cast
are Sylvia Mink, Marie Poston,
Virginia Kettley. Ruby Collins, Sarah
Korsover, William Keller, Willard
Higbie, Vernon Shoots.
The Business High School Book
Shop has been most successful thus
far this year. Students may sell
books which they no longer need.
These are then sold to other students
at a small profit. A daily record of
all tranactions is kept and the
money is deposited in the school bank.
Since the opening Of school in Sep.
tember the bank balance Of the book
shop has increased from $500 to
nearly $1,000. 1t is under the super
vision Of Miss Jane Lockwood of the
faculty. The new staff. composed of
William Monroe O'Neal. Lillian In
gram and Lois Thompson, gives
prompt and efficient service.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
PATR0NAL FEAST
FOR RCATHOL|CU U.
University to Have Special
Rites and Musical
on Wednesday.

The feast OF the immaculate con-
ception, patronal feast Of Catholic
University, will be celebrated Wed
nestay. A solemn pontifical mass
will be sung in the National Shrine
on the university grounds by Right
Rev. Thomas j. Shahan, pastor.
Archbishop Curley will attend and
Rev. DIR. Bernard A. McKenna Will
preach the sermon. In the evening
a mammoth musical program will be
presented by the Schola Cantorum.
an organization of 200 voices. 1t
will be assisted by the Dawson Glee
Club. the University symphony
orchestra, the singers Of st. Patrck's 8
Church choir, and the University
Glee Club. This concert is open to
the public.
The Christmas holidays for pro-
fessors and students will begin at
noon, Wednesday December % and
will end on January at s a. m.
The students of the School Of Archi-
lecture have again carried of the
highest honors in the competition for
the Beaux Arts School of Design. In
the final decision last week in New
York, John E. Miller, president Of the
Catholic University Architectural
Society, won a cash prize of 500 and
medal. James Hogan. another
student Of the university, was also
awarded a first medal. and Joseph
Biberstein was given mention.
The splendid gift bronze tabernacle
recently set up in the northern apse
OF the cript Of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception has
drawn many visitors. 1t is a creation
of Tiffany. ranks among the finest
specimens of modern American bronze
work and Is said to be unsurpassed
even in Europe. 1t is circular in
shape, and resembles a crenellated
tower with a trumpeter angel crown
ing beautiful dome. This work of
art cost $4,000. A large and com.
modius hail has been opened in
the cript of the National Shrine.
in which photographs of the work
can be obtained, also it's descriptive
literature. and such pious objects as
visitors frequently ask for in the way
of souvenirs. This hall Is decorated
with many large photographs of the
National Shrine taken since the lay
ing of the corner stone in September.
1920. and constituting a history Of
the construction work up to date.
Through Mgr. Filippo Bernardini
four valuable papal medals Of last
year have been donated to the mu-
scum by Cardinal Gasparri. secre-
tary Of state to Pope Plus XI. The
subjects Of these highly artistic works
are the opening of the Holy year,
the opening Of the Vatican Missionary
Exposition. the foundation Of the
School Of Christian Archaeology, and
the exhibitors medal for the Mis-.
sionary Exposition. The museum has
now a complete set of the papal
medals struck annually since 184S.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
K. OF c. SCHOOL PLANS
PLAY TUESDAY NIGHT
Student Council Committee to Ar
range for Dance to Be After
Holidays.

On Tuesday evening at O'Clock
Mrs. James F.. Hartnett, head of the
expression department of the Knights
of Columbus Evening School, will
present the members Of the dramatic
class in a humorous playlet entitled
1.-The Obstinate Family" The cast
comprises Miss Angelina Carabelli.
Robert H. Richards, Mrs. Barbara
O'Brien, Frank Laughlin, Miss Mar
garet Monroe and John J. Leahy.
The entertainment committee Of
the student council will meet tomOr-
row to make arrangements for a
dance to be given at one Of the local
hotels Immediately after the Christ
mas holidays.
There will be meeting Of the pub
lication committee of the student
council tomorrow. Members of the
committee include Daniel j. Heffer-
man, Miss Mary Warren, Miss Anna
OBrien, John Scott and Charles B.
Jones. The Christmas number Of the
knight Owl will be issued preceding
the closing of school for the holidays.
A musical and tea will be given by
the members of the Santa Maria Club
December 10 at the school. The fac
ulty, students and their friends Will
be invited.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
ARTS CLUB PROGRAM.
Recital-Talk Tonight Will Open
Months Events.

The Arts Club has arranged varied
program for December.
Starting tonight with a recitaltalk,
"The Romance Of the Harp by
katherine Riggs, assisted by Florence
Howard. soprano, the listed events are
as follows:
Tuesday night, lecture. "China by
Slides" by DR.. William Boyd Carpen-
ter; Thursday night, discussion on
Federal education by the civic COM
mittee, led by DR.. George E. Mac
Lean; December IA. Drawing and
Draug ughtsma nship." by w. A. Rogers
of the staff of the New York Herald,
whose exhibition Of drawings is now
on view in the lower room at the club:
December 16, Maya Architecture"
by George Oakley Totten; December
10, "The Foreign Service Profession
by DR.. Thomas II. Healv Of George
town University. and December 2S,
Historical Costumes" by Glenn
Madison Brown. On December 80 a
Christmas masque will be given under
the direction of Mrs. Walter E. Hilton.
On Thursday, December %. the usual
Christmas party will be staged at the
clubhouse, with Santa Claus as guest
Of honor.
1t is announced that group OF
HdtloIldily hAo"H 0A IiolS "A' s@S| 80
judges OF the carnival costumes to be
worn at the Bal Boheme at the VIII
lard. January Il. Prizes will be
awarded for the most beautiful. the
most original and the most amusing
costumes Those of 33 members OF
the f1oor committee now are being
made according to the design by Shep.
ard Taylor, winner of the design con-
test.
G.. A. Lyon. chairman of the ball,
and Felix Mahony. chairman of deco
rations. are at work on the announce
ments and posters.
Caroline Mckinley and Carlton Van
Valkenburg are working out the de-
tails Of the ensemble dance feature.
L. NJ. Leisenring is in charge of the
special comedy stunt which will pro-
vide the climax Of the carnival spirit.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
EASTERN HIGH CLASS
OFFICERS ELECTED
Alumni Association to Give Pro-
gram December 27-Merrill
Club to Dance.

At the election of Eastern High
School class officers last week. the
following students officers were
elected: February class-President,
James Madison; vice president
Kathryn Clark; secretary, Pauline
class-President, John Quinn: vice
president, Beryl Edmiston: secretary,
Frances Wright; treasurer, Burton
Langhenry; historian, Pauline Roth.
February two-year class-President.
Francis Cross; vice president, Frances
Thomas; secretary, Ruby Thomas:
treasurer, Richard Montgomery.
The Phi Pi Epsilon Sorority will
hold its Fall dance on Saturday, at
Band will furnish music for the oc-
casion. Members of the committee in
charge are: Athlyn Spahr, Margaret
Cook, Marjorie Keim, Leah Woods,
Peggy McGarvey and Clara Whee-
lock.
The Merrill Club is planning a
dance to be given during the Christ
mas holidays.
The Alumni Association is plan
ming an attractive program for the
evening of December 27. The annual
election OF officers will be held In the
music room of the school at 1880
o'clock. A musical and vaudeville
program will be given in the assem-
bly, hall at SIS. Dancing will follow
in the Armory. Mildred Boynton is
chairman Of the program committee
and Mrs. Louise Null of the nominal
ING committed
The next meeting of the Home and
School Association will be held Fri
day night at 8 pm. In addition to
class demonstrations by the domestic
art domestic science and physical
training departments, the dramatic
association will present, Not Quite
Such a Goose" Those taking part
are: James Madison, Eldred Wilson,
Frances Wright, Clara Wheelock and
Lois Diely.
H. A. Spivey of Drexel Institute
Philadelphia, gave a talk to the upper
semesters at as assembly on Wednes-
day.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
[ ANGLEY GIRL RESERVES
FILL BASKET FOR NEEDY
students Provide Happy Thanks
giving for Family-Student
Coumci Elects Officers.

Langley Junior High Girl Reserves
alled a Thanksgiving basket for a
needy family The girls deserving
snec;al mention for their part in this
activity are Helen Adams, Gwynette
willis. Margaret Braden. Frances
Brady. Mary Slant. Mildred Bates
Margaret Tucker, Barbara Healey
and Ruby Boyle. At christmas the
Girl Reserves hope to fill several
baskets for the poor.
Langley's soccer team played OH
the tie with jefferson and won by
score Of 90 William Seyford, Aubrey
Martin. Mario Julianno We're out
standing players. Now the tie with
Columbia must be played off.
The Pilot. Langley's magazine,
made its first appearance last week.
The staff comprises Judge Allen.
Anita Dunlap. Margaret Carder.
katherine Hodge. Paul Boesch, Mary
Hall, Perley McCubbin, Jane Page
Richards. Besides these pupils each
section has representative on the
staff.
Anita Dunlap and Judge Allen, CO.
editors of the Pilot. were guests at
the luncheon Of the ID. G. Branch of
Parent Teacher Associations, at the
Arlington Hotel December l.
I.angley's Student Council has
elected the following officers: William
Belts. president; Edith Johnson. vice
president: Elwood Sager. secretary.
Thursday a memorial assembly was
held in honor Of Miss Katherine E.
T-otter. who died June 8. Miss
Trotter was one of the best beloved
teachers at Langley. She was con-
nected with the school from the time
was opened until the time Of her
death The assembly was presided
over by Mr. Draper. principal Of the
school. a hymn. Brief Life Is Here
our Portion" was sung by Jeanette
rillotson. Roberta May. Frances
Schrott and Catherine Hodge, of SB1;
Esther Lavisson. Lillian Mullen.
Marguerite Alley. of SB2; Ruth Van
derbilt and Norma Mitchell, Of SB3.
An original poem by one of the
teachers. Miss Eta II. Matthews, was
read by Alice Evans. sB1. The pres
tation of beautifully framed
picture of Miss Trotter followed the
reading of the poem. Mrs. L. B.
Dunlap made the presentation. The
picture was made and framed through
money contributed by pupils. At the
conclusion OF the assembly a spruce
tree was planted as memorial by
the twenty section presidents.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
D. C.. TEACHER WRITES
TYPISTS' TEXT BOOK
Work of DR.. Frances Butts Said to
Have Been Adopted in
Many Schools.

DR.. Frances Moon Butts, placement
director and teacher in the Business
High School. has written a text book,
Reach Touch Typewriting. which,
because of its widely recognized edu-
cational and practical value. has been
adopted by many public and private
schools from California to Vermont.
This book is the result Of 10 years
intensive study in the field of scien-
titic business practice. While head of
the department of commerce in the
Bristol Tenn, high schools. DR.. Butts
felt the need of a typewriting text
book, practical in scope and based
upon research and experimentation.
She pursued her studies and observa-
tions in various business schools and
colleges throughout the United States
and purposely sought employment in
governmental and business offices in
order to study at first hand the prob
lens she wished to solve.
Upon coming to Washington she
continued to combine practical class
room teaching with intensive univer-
sity work. The degrees of bachelor
of commercial science. master of
arts and doctor Of philosophy have
been conferred upon her for research
in commercial education.
lie DOOh SLFlhcS d IOld1lS new uOtc
in typewriting instruction by the
reach-touch method. The presenta-
ton and development of the keyboard
is effected by a series of reachtouch
scales. which bear the same relation
to the typewriter keyboard that piano
scale exercises bear to the plano key
board. Educators who have critically
examined the book are particularly
enthusiastic over its enriched practice
material, the book using content mat
ter, which has in itself a distinct edu-
cational value.
Typewriting teachers generally who
are using the book, have indicated
that it is very apparent the book was
written by one who has had wide ex-
perience in teaching the subject. Les
sons are planned and arranged with
due regard to the demands Of group
and individual instruction. The letters
are placed with artistic precision by
rules based on mathematics and the
laws Of harmony, balance and varia-
ton
Evening star., 1926-12-05
GOTHAM DISFAvORS
FLlVvER PLANE IDEA
Noted Flyer Says Craft With Tiny
Engines Are Not Of Prac-
tical Value.

Sir Alan Cobham, noted British air.
plane pilot, who is IN this country
speaking on his notable flights which
won him a knighthoOd from King
George. put his stamp Of vigorous
disa pproval on the theory existing in
some quarters of the aeronautical
world in favor of the "fivVer plane
at a luncheon rendered him yesterday
afternoon by the District Of Columbia
Chapter. National Aeronautic Asso-
citation.
While an advocate Of the light air.
plane, Sir Alan was opposed to the
type which Is a little more than a
glider. He maintained that such light
ships must have sufficient horsepower
to buck a strong head wind and do
this for 200 miles or more. He cited
his own DH Moth" which he flew
to Washington as an ideal type, ex-
planning that its 60-horsepower engine
will carry 1t at 80 miles an hour,
which IS sufficient speed to accomplish
any cross-country mission.
"When you get in the air you want
to 20 somewhere" Sir Alan contended.
He added that with the small craft
Of a few horsepower one cannot Ven
ture out of sight OF the airdrome and
this form or flying soon becomes pore
some. He related the story OF his
flight across the Channel in one Of
these motor. .gliders. said he got across
all right, as he was assisted by tail
wind. but when he started to return
he met with difficulties.
Il flew for Is minutes, looked down
and saw Brussels" he said. Then
I flew for another Is minutes, looked
down and saw Brussels. l continued
to stay In the air and on looking down
again saw a railroad train go by.
Then 1 saw an automobile pass me.
gave up. landed and shipped the
plane back to England"
Henry Berliner, president Of the
chapter, presided. Guests Of honor
included Assistant Aviation Secre
taries Dawson and Warner, Rear Ad-
miral William A. Moffett, Capt. Emory
S. Land and DR.. George w. Lewis.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
Lectures on Nutrition.

Miss j. Ernestine Becker OF the
physiology department of the Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore. lee
tured at the Lewis Hotel Training
School last Wednesday on "Nutri-
tion." Miss Becker displayed a num-
ber Of photographs showing the re-
suits obtained by feeding rats on
one kind of diet, and then by way of
comparison other photographs on
other diets which were suitable for
growth. Clifford L. Lewis, director
OF the school. announces arrange
ments will be made to have Miss
Becker lecture again at an early
Evening star., 1926-12-05
HOSTESS is NAMED,
Mrs. E. II. Walton Gets Girl Scout
Tea House Post.

Mrs. Edward Holt Walton of Char.
louisville, Va. has been appointed
hostess and chaperon Of the Girl
Scout Tea House, 1918 r street, it
was announced yesterday.
Mrs. Walton has arranged for the
redecoration Of the tea house, and is
planning other features. She has been
engaged in social work in Charlottes.
Vile for some time.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
CLASS PLANTS BULBS.
Miner Normal Pupils Entertain
Children at 9Th Street Home.

The class in biology of the Miner
Normal School. under the direction
of w. E. Debardeleben. planted $50
tulip and hyacinth bulbs last week
in preparation for their Spring ex-
hibit. The flowers will be exhibited in
the school and then sent TO the homes
Of the sick at Easter time.
In accordance with the usual custom
q group Of Normal students gave an
hours entertainment at the Eighth
Street Home on Sunday afternoon.
The program included stories. instru-
mental solos and recitations.
After the program each child In
the home was given a small amount
of money. This entertainment was
entirely under the supervision of the
Junior sections.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
Notion Dealer Bankrupt.

Saul Topper. wholesale dealer in n"
tiOns at 46S Louisiana avenue nortI
west. yesterday filed petition Ia
voluntary bankruptcy. lie lists his
debts at s7S,S22 and estimates hi+
assets at $I6,12i. He is represented
by Attorneys Simon. KoeniSsberge'
Young & RreZ.
Evening star., 1926-12-05
Indian Fighter Dies.

LOS ANGELES. December 4 R).-
Capt. Charles A. Montgomery, SO,
famous Indian fighter and a captain
Of cavalry under Gen. L. S. Grant in
the Civil War, died here today.
Evening star., 1926-12-05

A golf course at Clifton. Greenlee
County, Ariz., Is laid out on a Stag"
dump, residue from nearby copper
mines
Evening star., 1926-12-05

There is nothing on earth whittier
than new fallen snow.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-05
THE VALUE OF A NEWSPAPER TO A TOWN

Few people in the average city appreciate the value of newspaper to town. Like floWers they appre cated most by those who do not have them Like moth CTS, they wanted most when they are gone.
 Most people look a newspaper as the business of single individual If it thrives, that is the owners bus matter of fact, the failure of paper is matter of grave concern to entire town.
 If it were not for our newspapers rumor and gossip would run riot the world. Everyone knows how simple question asked by often is made state ment by another how that statement is distorted by second enlarged by third and how it sometimes goes and until people do not know what to believe Some times such story gets so big that the only way it be stopped by someone coming out in the paper and stat ing the precise truth Such conditions should have constantly, if 1t were not for newspapers
 Newspapers too, the best advertisement city has in the outside world Other cities judge town by the kind of newspaper it has, If it is supported we'll given the news and the advertising patronage ought to have it thrves and is able to present appearance of prosperity for the town to the outside world If it does not thrive outsiders inclined to look the town undesirable to live in, and on to other towns
 Newspapers also chief source of nforma- on Most of reading matter after we leave school comes from the papers, What know about President Coolidge and his instrumentality of the World Court about of the greatest rings the Pacific Coast about the Wilkins exploration party and about other onal and world problems comes from the papers, Thos without newspapers newspapers with government he would take the newspapers because thru them he felt the state could be run with at least fair success.
 It some of appreciated fully the value of our newspapers we would make greater effort to that they get the and advertising and become full Modern society cannot get along without newspapers any more than it can without schools and churches.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-05

Pyralin ivory by piece or set-Al- aska Shop. tf.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-05
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Tuesday, April 9th, 1926, the annu- al election of City Officers and mem Der of the School Board, for the City of Seward, Alaska will be held. The polls for said election will be situated in the City Hall of said City. The polls will be open from o'clock a. m. on the morning of Tuesday, April 9th, 1926, until ' o'clock D. m. on the even ing of said day:
 Qualification of voters: Every per- son twenty-one years of age who is a citizen of the United States and who has resided in the Territory of Alas ka continuously for one year next pre- ceding the election and within the lim- its of the City of Seward for six months preceding the election shall be qualified to vote.
 The following officers are to be elected at the annual election on Tues day April 9th, 1926.
 MAYOR
 THREE MEMBERS OF THE COM MON COUNCIL, FOR TWO-YEAR TERM.
 ONE MEMBER FOR COMMON COUNCIL FOR ONE-YEAR TERM.
 ONE MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, this 18th day of February, 1926
 J. P. HANNON,
 Municipal Clerk of the City of
 Seward, Alaska Publish Mar. ?, g, Is, 23 and 30, 1926.