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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-21
HELP PORTO RICO
AS CHRISTMAS GIFT
First Church Departments Send
lid to Stricken Islanders

A Christmas giving party was
held In the chapel Of First Congre-
gatisnal church from I to . O'Clock
last evening. BY the Junior and in.
terlnediats departments Of the Sun
day church school. For several days
previously the boys and girls Of the
departments had been bringing in
their gifts for boys and girls In Por-
to Rico. who suffered in the terrible
hurricane last September.
To help to relieve the distress, to
assist in the reha Utilization Of SUM-
day schools ana churches, the giving
Of these departments Of the church
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-21
READY To dedicate
School IN BRISTOL
Structure Has Been Named for
Two Veteran Teachers
Especial to the Herald)

Bristol. Dec. 21.-The Greene
Hills school. located on Pine street.
Forestville, in the 18th school dis
trict, will be formally dedicated this
evening. The program, prepared by
the district committee consisting OF
julius H. Warner, chairman:
Arthur N. Manross and John H.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-21

Biologists and economists appar-
entity agree that an excess OF women
over men in the population of a
country embitters the struggle for
existence by lowering wages and in
creasing competition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
Vice President and
Mrs. Dawes HOn0red
By Mrs. R. Townsend

Vice President and Mrs. Dawes
were dinner guests last evening
of Mrs. Richard Townsend at her
home on Massachusetts Avenue.
The company included the Ger
man Ambassador and Baroness
Won Prittwitz, Secretary Mellon,
the former Ambassador from Ar.
gentina and Nine. Pueyrrendon,
the Minister from Denmark, the
Minister from Austria and Nine.
Prochnik, the Minister from
the Netherlands and Nine. Van
Royen, Senator and Mrs. Edge,
Senator and Mrs. Bruce, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Hamilton
Fish, jr., Gen. and Mrs. Cor
William r. Castle, jr., the Hon.
Mrs. r. Greville. of London; Mr.
and Mrs. Sumner Welles, Miss
Mary Patten, Gen. Charles l.. NC
Cawley and Comdr. Christopher X.
P. Rodgers.
Mrs. Henry Wilder Reyes. who
has been i'll for the last two
months, will leave Washington on
Tuesday for Bermuda to complete
her convalescence. Mrs. Reyes,
who arranged the series of literaty,
forums at the Congressional
Club, which have been a pleasant
feature of the seasons activities.
has invited the representatives
of McCall's Magazine. who will be
guests of the club tomorrow mcrn-
ing. to have coffee with her in.
formally before the program. and
has asked few friends to meet
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
CONGRESSIONAL
CLUB FETES
SPEAKER
Large Company Attends
Reception; Three Con-
gressWOmen Present

Democrats ana Republicans had
equal pride in the receiving line
last evening at the reception
given at the Congressional Club
in honor of the Speaker of the
House and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth. For heading it was the
President. Mrs. Gerry, wife of
Senator Peter Goelet Gerry Demo
craft, than whom there is no
more distinguished figure in
fashionable society.
Next to her was "Nick'' and
then came Alice" who con-
tinues to be a glamorous per-
son in the eyes OF the public.
Both of these women were look.
ing their best last evening. Mrs.
Gerry was gowned in black chit.
fon that accentuated the fairness
Of her complexion and the black
ness OF her hair. 1t was fash
Toned with high neck IN front
and a very low round decoltage
in the back. In front there was a
narrow band Of crystals which
developed into an elaborate plaque
below the decoltage in the
back of the bodice. The skirt
was straight with pointed draper.
les on the sides and back falling
below the rather short foundation.
An ornament of rhinestones was
on the. left side of the bodice,
giving tbe effect of an honorary
decoration. Her slippers were
black satin with rhinestone buckles
and her hose were black.
Favorite Brocade
Mrs, Longworth wore metal
brocade-her favorite material for
evening. This was cut on straight
lines with long side draperies
and with a v-shaped decoItage.
The cloth had a background of
black brocaded in dull gold
flowers with a touch Of rose.
purple. Strengthening the latter
tone was a shawl, which she
carried thrown over one arm.
And in her hand she had large
bag-sufficient in size for
travellers kit-of the same bro
cade as her gown.
Princess Alice" likes big bags
apparently just as much as she
likes metal cloth. She is rarely,
Continued on Page z. Column 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16

The Secretary of Labor and
Mrs. Davis will entertain at din.
ner this evening in honor of the
retiring Ambassador OF Argentina
and Nine. Pueyrredon.
y X X
Nine. Matsudaira was the guest
for whom Mrs. Emerson Howe en-
tertained at luncheon today.
y 4
Mrs. Theodore w. Moves enter
tanned at. luncheon today at the
Mayflower following the lecture on
Pagan Women" given at the May
flower this morning.
y \
Charles Lyon Sturtevant will
give a mans dinner tomorrow
evening for 20 guests. Mr.. Stur-
tevant usually gives several siTni-
lar parties in the season, but
has been i'll this winter and has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
Wedding Gown

Mrs. Delos Blodgett, who. as
chairman of the ball committee.
greeted the guests, wore her
wedding gown of heavy white
satin brocaded in true lovers
knots and trimmed with point
lace. She was assisted by Sena-
tor Royal S. Copeland, member
of the board Of governors of the
Thomas jefferson Memorial
Foundation, and Mrs. Copeland;
Mrs. Charles Boughtoh Wood,
chairmen of boxes; Mrs. Howard
L. Hodgkins, chairman of cos
tunes; Mrs. Breckenridge Long,
chairman of the mems floor COM
mittee, and Mrs. Charles o.
Matthews, the latter wearing a
becoming costume of the Colonial
period.
A picturesque feature of the
ball was the flower market con-
Quoted by the Alexandria Garden
Club. Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Will
liam Laird Dunlop, in Colonial
costume, and Mrs. Albert n.
Baggs. wearing an engaging frock
of the sixties-of black taffeta,
among the ladies assisting there.
Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood
had among her guests in her box
Nine. Grouitch, Mrs. Stephen B.
Elkins, the Commercial Counselor
of the British Embassy and Lady
Broderick, and Mr.. Lynch Luquer.
Mrs. Delos Blodgett and Mrs.
Charles &. Matthews had as their
guests the Commissioner and
Mrs. Sidney Taliaferro, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Owsley. MIR. and Mrs.
Cabot Stevens. Mrs. William
Crawford Gorgas, DR.. Meade Bot
ton MacBride, Mrs. David du B.
GaiIlard. and Mr.. John Ginallait,
OF Savannah, Ga.
Prof. and Mrs. Howard L.
Hodgkins entertained the Presi-
dent of George Washington Uni
versity and Mrs. Cloyd III. Marvin,
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Larner, Mr..
and Mrs" Joshua Evans, jr., DIR.
and Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley, Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen f. Kramer and
Mrs. Frederick w. True.
The Colonial Danes had a box,
with their national president, Mrs.
James Andrews, as the guest of
honor; and a group from the
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton occupied another box. With
Col. and Mrs. Francis r. A. Junkin
were Gen. and Mrs. George Bar
nett, Mr.. and Mrs. Stokeiy Nor.
gan and Col Merwin Buckley.
The Persian Minister was the
continued on Page Z, Column ii
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
Bride Feted

The festivities preceding the
wedding tomorrow of Miss Eliza
beth Parker and George Locke
Howe will eliminate this evening
with the dance given by Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Porter David
son, MIR. and Mrs. Hugh Auchin-
Gloss, Mrs Felicia Pearson and
Miss Louise Ireland, in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Davidson, on the
Rockville Road.
Preceding the dance Miss Par.
ker and her fiance will be enter
tanned at dinner by the formers
brother and sister.in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chauncey Park, jr. Other
guests will be the members of the
bridal party.
And at luncheon today this
group were the guests of Lieut..
Comdr. and Mrs. William D.
Thomas, who entertained at Grey
stone," their place in Rock Creek
Park.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
Notes of Society

not been able previously to do
much entertaining.
y
Mr.. and Mrs. William Littauer,
who have been at the Mayflower
through the winter, will sail to-
night for Europe. Mrs. Littauer
left town today and Mr.. Littauer
will meet her in New York.
4
Raymond Bousduet, who has
Just been appointed to the French
Embassy, arrived in Washington
and has taken an apartment at
the Wardman Park Hotel. M.
Bousquet has just come from
Shanghai, where he was attached
to the French Embassy.
X
FRS. Edward T. Munford has
taken an apartment at the Grace
Dodge Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
Westward Ho!

Miss Eleanor Hard. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hard. is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. X.
Webster in Evanston, ILL.,, after
having visited Princeton and New
York. Before returning to Wash
ington, she will make a trip west,
probably as far as California. and
will be absent several weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16

INSIST-on the delivery Of your
Times or Herald every day. IL
yOu do not get your Herald by
Z q. M, The Times by 5 p. m.
or The Sunday Herald by 8
q. m, call Main $3.50. Delivery
ID guaranteed and your copy
will be sent you immediats -
from The Times Company Office
by special messenger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF CAPITAL SOCIETY
Jefferson Dauis, Not Thomas Jefferson,
Presiding Spirit at Monticello Benefit
Mi areme Ball a Festive
Event, Even If Periods
Were a Bit Mixed

The spirit of Jefferson was
invoked for the Mi-Careme
ball held last night at the
Mayflower for the benefit of
the Monticello restoration
fund.
But Jefferson Davis seems
to have responded rather
than Thomas Jefferson!
Confederate Heroes
An engaging trio of veterans
in Confederate gray were the
heroes of the evening and were
greeted with cheers and rebel
yells as they paraded the ball
room to the stirring strains of
Dixie" The Stars and Bars
hung side by each with the Stars
and Stripes. And the costumes
of the early days of the Re-
public had been overlooked in
favor of the picturesque garb of
civil war days.
Farm Supper
AS a tribute to jefferson the
agriculturalist rather than Jeffer-
son the statesman, the ball had
been designed as a farm party"
and occasional traces of the de-
sign were discovered in farmers
or farmerettes in oyeralls. A
maypole. dance by, a group of
pretty girls in orgahdie frocks and
great garden hats, a "hollyhock
parade" Virginia reels and old
fashioned round games, such as
might have been played upon the
village green, further carried out
the sylvan suggestion. And at
midnight good old.fashioned farm
supper was served with scrambled
eggs and bacon, sausages and waf-
files, to tempt the appetite.
In truth it was such a pleasant
party to look upon that historical
anachronisms were forgotten.
Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews was
mistress Of the revels, with Eben
Comins as her assistant. Her pic.
turesque-and vastly becoming
white organdie gown, with its
frilled cap and black lace shawl,
might have been a prize winner
had it not been that she was out
of the running. Mr.. Co1nins was
on the committee of award. with
Mrs. Ernest Thompson-Seton,
man and Mrs. Ernest Thompson
Seton.
Lady of Fashion
Their unanimous choice fell
upon the travelling costume of a
day of fashion OF JeffersOn's day,
worn by Mrs. Rose Gouverneur
Hoes, as, the most beautiful at
sprigged muslin with its hoops,
its pantaIettes, and its garden
hat, worn by Mrs. William ".
Wood, as the most in keeping
with the rural atmosphere. Mrs.
Hoes, granddaughter of President
James Monroe, who has a col
lection of family treasures to
draw upon, had chosen a full
shawl, and a great coal scuttle
bonnet. She carried quaint
lowered bandbox and a wee para.
sol, which had belonged to her
grandmother.
Thomas Sim Lee, with ruffled
shirt and lowered wGistcoat,
white trousers, and black coat.
won the gentleman's prize for the
best costume, and to Paul Bley-
den, in typical farm garD. went
the country prize" Mr.. bleyden
had arranged the speciality dances
one unprogrammed event.
a pickaninny cakewaIk by Miss
Mildred Brown and Miss Jack"
Martin, which brought down the
house.
Wedding Gown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

Roy. white. over rs years
old with wheel $40 per week. National
~auita1 Press. 1910 u st NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
determinations Around Nails.

Several months ago had little
soreness and swelling around nearly all
of my finger nails. This condition did
not last long in any Of the fingers but
one. and il has remained in this one
constantly. During the last few days
there has been constant pain. The
nail has become disfigured and Is dark
around the cuticle. l might add that
am extremely nervous, though that may
not have any connection with my nm
ger. MRS. q.
Inflammation around the roots and
sides Of the nails is known by the tech
nical name Of paronychia. The condi-
ton may be caused by similar things
that cause inflammations elsewhere
injuries, pus infections, ringworm and
other skin diseases, and certain sys-
temic diseases Unless the Inflammation
is due TO a systemic disease, absolute
cleanliness and the use of some anti
septic medication is all that is necessary
70 help it TO heal. in most cases. Occa-
sionally the condition is so bad that the
nails have to be removed for drainage,
but this is not usual. Housewives who
are so afflicted should wear rubber
gloves for dish washing and other house
work.
Treatment: Soak the hands in hot
water containing teaspoonful OF bl-
carbonate Of soda TO the quart Of water,
and then use some antiseptic such as
boracic acid powder, or paint with iodin
or mercurochrome once a day. Another
treatment, after soaking the hands IN
hot water and bicarbonate of soda. is
ici1thyol ointment, IS to SO per cent.
kept on constantly. The dressing should
be changed two or three times day,
A physician should be consulted to see
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Fashion Discovers New Shades
BY MARY MARSHALL.

One might think that fashion had be-
come pensive and melancholy since she
has come out so strongly in favor OF
shades Of brown and blue. But a few
hours spent In seeing some OF the new
hats. wraps and frockS of these FASH
ionable hues leaves one with the I'M
preston that somehow some new shades
of these two colors had been discovered.
There are soft warm tones Of brown
the warmth and richness depending
often on the beauty of the fabric III
One of the shops I visited today dis
played vanilla brown-that looked as
vanilla might If shown in thin glass
goblets with the sun beaming through
Then there are soft reddish shades like
that of the chestnut--aad mahogany OF
acaiou.
The very bright blues that were ia
vored six months ago look not quite so
smart at present-and it is before the
new misty. duller blues that you stop.
realizing that here indeed is something
quite new.
A lovely faded old blue called bleu
andoiSe has been received with much
interest here since il was launched by
patou in Paris. II has been spoken of
as a gilnmetal with a blush cast. 1t
really is blue, not a gray. but there is
something decidedly suggestive of gum
metal about it. The collar shown in the
sketch is made Of velvet-part Of one OF
the new velvet evening coats. The petal
effect made Of the velvet is an interest
ing departure from the usual fur coll
lar. You may have heard of the new
Paouin collar. which is used with fur on
Cloth coats for Autumn. II IS a collar
that stands up with a sort of flare at
the side and back-that may be worn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
WORLD FAMOUS STORIES
RESIGN
| RESIGN
BY BILL NYE

It was not long after / had taken
my official oath before an era oil UNI
cxampled prosperity opened Tor the
American people The price OF peel
rose to a remarkable altitude, and other
vegetables commanded good figure and
n ready market. We then began to
make active preparations for the in
production Of strawberry roam 2-cent
stamps and the black -and-tan postal
note. One reform has crowded upon
the heels of another, until the country
Is today upon the foam-creSted wave OF
permanent prosperity
Mr.. President, I cannot close this let
ter without thanking yourself and the
1eads of departments at Washington for
your active. CHEEKY and prompt CO.
operation in these matters. You can
do as you see fit. of course. about in
cooperating this idea into your Thanks
giving proclamation, but rest assured
It would not be ill-timed or inoppor-
tune. IT is not alone a credit to your
self. It reflects credit upon the adj
minStratioh also.
I need not say that ! herewith trans
NIT my resignation with great sorrow
and genuine regret. We have toiled
together month after month, asking for
no reward except the innate conscious
ness Of rectitude and the salary as fixed
by law. Now we are to separate Here
the roads seem to fork as it were, and
you and I, and the cabinet, must leave
each other at this point.
You will find the key under the door
mat, and you had better turn the cat
out at night when you close the office
If she does not go readily, you can
make it clearer to her mind by throwing
the canceliDg stamp at her
If Deacon Hayford does not pay up
his box rent you might as well put his
mail in the general delivery, and when
Bob Head gets drunk and insists on a
letter from one of his wives every day
IN the week, you can salute him through
the box delivery with an old Queen
Anne tomahawk, which you will find
near the Etruscan water pail. This will
not in any manner surprise either
parties,
Tears are unavailing. l once more
become q private citizen, clothed only
with the right to read such postal cards
as may be addressed to me personally,
and to curse the ineffiCiency of the
Post ONCE Department l believe the
voting class TO be divided into two
parties viz: Those who are in the
postal service, and those who are mad
because they cannot receive a registered
letter every Is minutes of each day,
including Sunday
Mr.. President, as an official Of this
Government, / now retire. My term of
office would not expire until 1886. /
must, therefore, beg pardon for my
eccentricity in resigning. 1t will be
best, perhaps. to keep the heart-break
ing news from the ears of European
powers until the dangers of a financial
panic are fully past. Then hurl it
broadcast with a sickening thud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
The Sidewalks of Washington
By THORNTON FISHER.

A local minister tells the following
There used TO be an old man who
attended a certain church. He was
fond of children and was pestered by
their conundrums One Sunday he fell
into a doze. but recovered himself suffi-
GENTLY to hear the preacher announce
the text, How are the mighty fallen ;"
The preacher repeated 1t. How are
the mighty fallen" The old man
astonished the congregation by piping,
"I give it up. How?"
II one cares to see what can happen
to a stolen car, he or she might gaze
upon the recovered machines that
sometimes stand in front of the first
precinct station.
A friend who has just returned from
a country place devoted to health treat
Inent says that among those taking
the cure was a dignified person who
apparently wished to impress the
others with his importance. The
owner and director of the institution
one morning approached the dignified
gentleman and said: Go in there and
take your morning bath and make 1t
snappy. won't have any monkey
business around here. DO you under
stand?"
The imposing person drew himself
up like pouter pigeon and replied,
I'D like you to know, sir, that am
gentleman"
Quick as a fash the director said.
That's all right with me, but even
gentlemen battle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Post Office Divan,
Laramie City. w. r,


Post ONCE Divan,
Laramie City. w. r,
october /, 1888.
To the President Of the United States.
Sir: beg leave at this time to off,
Cially tender my resignation as post
master at this place and in due form to
deliver the great seal and the key to
the front door of the office. The safe
combination is set on the numbers SO,
&c and 90, though / do not remember
at this moment which comes first. or
how many times you revolve the knob.
or which direction you should turn it
first in order to make 1t operate.
There is some mining stock in my
private drawer in the safe, which / have
not removed. This stock you may have,
if you desire It, 1t is a luxury. but you
may have it. have decided to keep
horse instead of this mining stock. The
horse may not be so pretty, but 1t will
cost less 10 keep him.
You will find the postal cards that
have not been used under the distribut-
ing table. and the coal down in the
cellar. If the stove draws too hard,
close the damper i'll the pipe and shut
the delivery window.
Looking over my stormy and eventful
administration as postmaster here,
find abundant cause for thanksgiving.
At the time l entered upon the duties
of my office the department was not yet
on a paying basis. II was not even self
sustaining Since that time, with the
active cooperation of the Chief Execu-
tive and heads Of the departments. /
have been able to make our postal syS-
tenn a paying one, and on top Of that l
am now able to reduce the tariff on
a t,ero crp -Sizad letters from z cents TO 9
l might add that this is rather too too,
bat / will not say anything that might
seem undignifled in an official reSigna-
ton, which is to become matter of
history.
Through all the vicissitudes of a
tempestuous term of Office l have safely
passed l am able to turn over the
office today in a highly improved con-
dition and to present purified and
institution to my successor.
Acting under the advice Of Gen Hat
ton, year ago. l removed the feather
bed with which my predecessor, Deacon
Hayford. had bolstered up his admin
istration by stuffing the window, and
substituted glass Finding nothing in
The book of instructions TO poStmaSterS
which made the feather bed a part Of
my official duties. l filed 1t away in an
obscure place and burned II in effigy,
also in the cleaning This act mad
dened my predecessor to such an eX-
tent that he then and there became a
candidate for justice CT the peace on
the Democratic ticket. The Democratic
party was able, however, with what
AID it secured from the Republicans.
to pillow the old man under to great
degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

COUNTER GIRL.
Chtlds Restaurant, 1910 New York ave.
n W. requires the services of counter girl
Apply between 10 and II am,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
DIET AND HEALTH
By LULU HUNT PETERS, NJ. D.

If the condition is due to some general
trouble.
Blood Pressure.
Mr.. E.-The average blood pressure
from the age Of is to 80 years is l23.
Then 1t gradually increases to 1856 or
so up to the age Of 10,
A first reading on the blood-pressure
instrument is not considered, for the
excitement of having it taken may make
it Jump 10 to so points. Others things
besides emotion cause normal in
crease-exercise. eating, etc.
Trunk Exercises.
Would your trunk exercises recon-
mended for the too-fats be the proper
ones for the too-thins troubled with
N.
Yes, they are not only good for the
too-fats and the constipated too-thinS,
but for the just-rights. In fact, they
help one TO keep just right.