Evening star., 1927-05-12
RED CROSS FUND
S5|)0,0(O OVER TOP
Monster Benefit Perform
ance to Be Given Tomorrow
Night for Flood Relief.

The American Red Cross NIissis-
sippi Valley food relief fund reached
$500. 900 more than the quota of $40.
600 900 this morning, but officials of
the national agency of mercy EN-.
nhasized the need of still more con-
trihutions. although no new definite
objective has been set. Money is ur-
gently needed SO long as there is suf-
fering to be aileviated, ii was said,
and there is still much to be done.
Funds raised by the District Chap
ter OF the Red Cross continued to
mount reaching Sl14,732.T6 this morn.
ing. In accordance with the policy
of the national organization additional
relief subscriptions will be welcomed
The Washington Chamber Of Com
merce today turned over to the Red
Cross additional collections, bringing
its total up to 1851. Funds received
by The Star now aggregate $l3,433.02.
Benefit Tomorrow Night.
The local relief fund campaign will
lie aided tomorrow night by monster
benefit performance at Polls Theater,
arranged through the cooperation Of
the mana gers, stage hands and nusi-
clans of the local theaters. Perform
ers have gladly offered their services
and Roland $ Robbins. in charge of
the entertainment, stated that more
than % acts would appear on he bill.
Although the advance seat sale has
been heavy. there are still some good
seats left Participants will rehearse
this afternoon
In addition to the professional tai
ent appearing on the bill, the Com
nunity Center Department will pre-
sent symbolic tableau, planned and
directed by Marie Moore Forrest,
1t will be given in two scenes, open
ing with the living red cross, formed
by young women from Mid-City Cen
ter, led by Miss Dorothy Collins, as.
sisted by 16 pupils. The second scene
Will portray two groups. those in need.
with hands outstretched for help, and
those who come to their aid.
Many Groups to Aid.
The first group will include the
Suffering children, represented by
Miss Grace Meyer and members of
the Junior Park View Players; elder
ly men and women IN want, repre-
scented by the Petworth Players;
destitute farm men and women, repre-
scented by Mrs. Helen Zeller and the
Thomson Players; mothers with
DdDl6Ss Dg MISS Ctid MUM diiO tdC
Senior Park View Players.
The group of those who help viii
include those who represent the
wealth of the world by Mrs. Aurora
NJ. Poston and The Wilson Players:
the business women of the world by
Mary Schultz and Judy Lyeth, dance
directors of Park View and East
Washington Centers: the poor who
gladly give. by Evelyn Davis and the
children of Southeast Center: Girl
Scouts by Troop q. led by Miss
Agnes McElroy; Boy Scouts by
Troop 43, led by Fl. A. Brand. and
the Sweet Marie girls by the Masks
of the Central High Community
Center.
The central group will represent
our country giving aid TO .suffering
humanity through the medium of the
Red Cross. Estelle Wentworth will
appear as the Spirit of our Country,
with Red Cross worker from head
quarters representing the Red Cross.
and Huma nifty portrayed by Miss
Mary Caroline ,Blaisdell of Petworth
Center.
Pupils Send Check.
Three-minute speakers win appear
at the colored thsaters of the city to-
night, and this afternoon the Welcome
Club is holding a card party at
Hecht's store. So
Among the contributions received