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WAREHOUSES;.

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42 Sou SSms sa "a ew-iz t. D. anil ,l7SOo
@OS AMI, double garage. =" 1880
~" raS &c " ~ 1880
ss em Gh.v S1T Cease parkway-s r.. b.. w.
s.ss SF. ! S3s :a 1888
lI ssr ssnle. p. nv - - - 100 90
aS Ssr aUsis s' NV :" - . 10000
AI Sars ssen 81 NV 80 " 10000
qos Rocs Greek Church I'd. NV. -i2r.. 80
b., gas. elec., h. -a,h. ......;..... s sH1UHU
2sss 1st ,n. nw1O r. e. ST; ssaG 5000
,,$s i.s !: asd y J. 1875 1853
"a Rhode Island ave. n.w.-s r.. b. m m
sos s% Cedar s ST.. ETaEoms Park, D. c.. 49,
LOT. B.. AMI. garage. =, ::r S soSS
81 a se wa rr st. n.w-s r, s., eiec..
12s srd st: Ts.io rooms. Ssth..::.:: ssSSSSS
55ssii Rhode "a; Island ave. n.e4 Il, b.. - a.
s1s st. n.e..7 r.. b.. and. -. Sso
1908 D st. s.e.-6 r.. b.. cleo. h.-a.h. 42oO
5s0s Georgia ave. n.w.-7 r.. b., gas. go
I7ss Lincoln I'd n.e.7 r. B.. gas, lat 900
sssSS 1 1irsinia ave ss1s rms: and ;. ssS C
762 Attn st. s.e.-e r. water. gas $500
B. F. SAUL CO.,
National 2foO. Gas 18th 81. NV.
BUNGALOW-$5o.50 so.
1915 44th ST: NV, :. -.
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NEAR WARDMAN PARK.
2767 wOODLEY PL. NV.
Beautiful home; 8 large rooms, h. W h.,
cleo, one-car built-in garage, porches, CO.
lonial front porch, house In very good con-
THE JOSEPH SHAPIRO CO.,
Inc,
1915 Eye st. NV. Nat 1854.
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SALE-SUBURBAN.
TH-An-.AAN

GROOM MODERN HOUSE, NEARBY
Eirlia; $3.50; no cash payment, $40
month, like rent. viii consider lease.
l4l, Alexandria, Va.
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NEW HOME-$1OO.

Beautiful New Home of English Type.
bright rooms, baths, all latest improve
ments Garage, beautiful lawns and shrubs
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. In
spect at once, keys at 1906 Irving st. NV.
or phone National $685.
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National 2100. g25 I0th 81. M
BUNGALOW-$59.50.

1915 44th ST. NV.
n Z rccy.1s. 2 baths. h.-w. h.. cleo: in yery
. Eaod condi ION. Phone National s9S2
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WANTED-TO RENT HOUSES.

UNFURNIsHED. BY OCT. /; . BEDROOMS,
RaraEe; by adults. State price, give descrip-
ton Address Box 422-M. Star once. So
A FIVE OR SIX ROOM HOUSE, FURNIsA;;
Particulars. Address BOX atm, Star ONCE.
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3224 CLEVELAND AVE.
oil burner. Frieidaire.
n. l.. SALISBURY CO., INC,
14ls Eye NAT 1904
EXCELLENT LOCATION.
1920 5th St. NV.
6 rooms and bath. inclosed porches,
garage; newly papered; ami. Only $50 so.
w. H. WEST COMPANY,
1919 X Street. National 5000.
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SALE OR EXCHANGE,

SMALL 6-R. BRICK, sUBJECT ONE TRUST
son CASH Adde'S s9sM Star M once
WILL TRADE CLEAR LOTS IN THE NE
section for good and trust notes or ircome
property. VIII take apartment end give
back trust. Phone or See Mr.. CAUKIN,
North 1910. J. BENSON THOMAS CO., 1
Thomas Circle.
BUILDER HAS A NUMBER OF TRADE
in investments which he will sacrifice in
trade (moStly houses under 100000. These
properties are encountered with only one
mortgage and are rented. Will consider ap
apartmeent house or acreage. Address Box
461-M, Star ONCE.
co OPERATIVE APARTMENT, CLEAR;
located at 1901 Adams Mill I'd. NV Will
sell for small cash and S39. SO monthly; two
rooms. reception hall and bath with shower.
Or will trade for small investment property
Phone BARTLETT, W1DMYER & PRATT,
Nat. 1882.
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES ARE FOR
sale or exchange as whole or AS part:
81 D st. s.e.-Colored; 4 apartments; total
76S-77O nth st. se.-Two brick houses, z
rooms and bath: total rent. SIS.
S2l M st. n.e.-2-family brick: rent, 36l.
LS35 Corcoran st. nW-Coiored apart
total s1Is rent. nth SIS. Ii n"whits' apartments
,o; SsS e. SIit:sadsn st. n.w.-7-room brick;
The above properties are 1907 rented.
BARTLETT, WIDMYER & PRATT,
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ain Attn ST. s,w-1o R., B., GAS. SIS. OF
ia5o M st n w-iO rms, bath cleo. rs. OF
337 st. n.w-11 rms, bath, gas. 60 %
1905 ya. ave: s:w.e r. bath; h Nv. sS's g
2O3 st. n.w.-9 rms, bath, gas. 40 81
2ls 1st st. n.w.1s rms, bath gas. g g
1 y 1T. se-6 rms, bath, h.-w.h.... 42.5C
321 Linworth pl. s.w.-7 r. bath, gas. g 5!
e33 4th st. net rms. bath, gas. g. q
40 Mass ave. n.w.-7 rms, BATH cleo. 81 y
4S6 H st. sw.-6 rms, water, gas. 2S.5t
45s z st. s.w.-6 rms. water. ......... ~ q q
1906 Al st. s.w.-6 rms, water. -. 2.5l
23i Linworth pl s.w.-5 rms. water. 20.5C
JAMES r. SHEA.
643 La Ave NV,
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RENT HoUsEs-UNFURNISHED.
Continued

SIS 23rd st. n.w.Ns r. and b. $40. so
504 23rd st. Observation-Disclosures. 80. SO
2iS as R9m 81 S.vs 1893
1074 30th st. n.w.-9 r. and b...,.... $3.50
27l2 st, ..............,,,,,. 20. so
1904 e st. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81 so
81 Fenton ST. e............. $3.50
2 Patterson ST. n.e-Store and rms 40 so
271l K st. ...,................ 1880
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FOR SALE-CLEVELAND PARK.
...., PRICE. $1,000.
Attractive detached home of six rooms
I and bath. Deep lot with stream Of water
| IN the rear, overlooking half-million ss-
state. Opportunity to obtain a comfortable
home in unique setting, representing sound
value on present market and for the future.
GEORGE w W. TTSKINS CO.,
| 1888 De Sales st. NV.
Established 1886 49,
Once, Decatur $500 Evenings, Clev: 1913.
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Ninety Attend
Zone Meeting

About ninety delegates and dis
trict officers attended the quar-
terly Cameron county missionary
zone meeting at Santa Rosa March
", all except twosof the member
societies, Los Fresnos and Point
Isabel, being represented.
The theme of the meeting, "A
Review and a Preview," was ex-
emplified, with reports from the
various societies on the work for
the past quarter, as we'll as reports
from the zone committees. and
other branches Of the work. with
discussion of work in the future.
All reports were highly satisfac-
tory, showing much progress il the
past few months.
S~the meeting was held in the
santa Rosa schoolhouse, and lasted
all day, with luncheon served at
noon by the Santa Rosa missionary
society, assisted by the Girl Re-
serves. Each person attending
also provided a covered dish to
assist In supplying the menu
Those attending from Brownsville
were Mrs. G. N. Hill, president of
the zone; Mesdames j. K. Bull, r.
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NORTH MISSION

DR.. G. E. Sherwood Of Kimbal1,
Mimi, accompanied by Dr. A. M.
RidgeWay of Annandale, Mimi, Wis
tied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. G. LongWell this week. DR.. Sher-
wood is an Old friend of the Long
wells and their family physician in
Minnesota. They were delighted
with this part of the Valley and
expressed their surprise at the Won
derful improvements.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Longwell and
their guests Doctors Sherwood and
RidgeWay spent Tuesday afternoon
in ReynoSa. Wednesday, they toured
the Valley and visited Point Isabel.
Miss Marion Reeves of Mission,
Jack AdamsOn of San Antonio and
Everett Campbell Of Edinburg were
dinner guests of Misses Georgia
and Ina and Dearl Holmes Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Sailing and
mother of Sebastian, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. KEEL
ley Gray.
Mrs. Georgia Echols, Hugh Echols
and daughters, Misses Velma and
Enola, spent the weekend at Cor
pus Christi.
Mrs. H. L. Jencks was a guest
of her cousin, Mrs. r. S. Robinson
Of McAllen Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Alsmeyer
and son, Henry, Jr., Of San Benito,
spent Sunday with their parents,
MI. and Mrs. E. G. AlSmeyer.
Miss Pearl Jencks, who is night
supervisor at the Edinburg hospi-
tai, spent Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Jencks.
MIR. and Mrs. AL Volz and fam
lily, Mrs. Harry Steffins and MIR.
and Mrs. Lervis Carroll Of Los
F'resnos were guest of MI. and Mrs.
William Massey cunday.
MI. and Mrs. j. H. Lawrence and
family motored to Brownsville Sun
day. Mrs. Ed Stobaugh returned
with them and will spend a few
days at the Lawrence home.
Miss Grace Alsmeyer of Raw
mondville was a weekend guest, Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs, T.. q
Alsmeyer.
MI and Mrs. Q. A. Parks and
daughter. Lois, and Mr.. and Mrs
George Bishop motored to Browns
vile Sunday and spent the day with
Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Gallon and
family.
Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Wallace IF
La Feria called at Mr.. Alsmeyer's
Saturday.
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Colning.s, Goings,
OF Local People

Rev. and Mrs. z. P. Day, Mrs.
j. H. Batsell, and Miss Florence
Bell we're expected home Friday
from Beeville. where they have
been for several days attending the
meeting of the Women's Presbyter-
ial auxiliary Of the western Texas
presbyterial. Mrs. Batsell and Miss
Bell went as delegates from the
local auxiliary.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Ross have
been here from Vinita, Okla, for
several days. Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
are friends of MI. and Mrs. P. E.
Samuel.
Mrs. Lena More and daughter,
Elizabeth, drove to Austin Wednes-
day to spend the Easter holidays
with Mrs. More's other daughters,
Gay, who is attending the Univer-
sity Of Texas. and Dorothy, who Is
in school in Dallas.
Misses Jean and Harriet Pattee,
who have been attending Our Lady
of the Lake college in San An
tonic, are to be home during the
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Menus
4he

suitable containers for jonquils,
daffodils, narcissi or hyacinths with
plenty of greenery. These are to be
placed in the center Of the table or,
If the table is large, several bouquts
can be arranged.
A potted plant crepe paper or
tulle, makes a very effective center
table decoration. Small pots, hold
ing single blooms and greenery, can
be used for favors, the name cards
being fastened around the pot on
a cord. These small pots are in
expensive and could be filled by the
hostess. They make novel favors.
However elaborate or simple the
party, the color scheme should be
yellow.
Menu
Orange and Grapefruit Cocktail
Chicken Croquettes in Nests
OF Buttered Peas
Yellow Rolls Peach Conserve
Stuffed Egg Salad Cheese Sticks
Lemon Sherbet Gold Cakes
Coffee
1cllOW anu WIllUS cream CanQ1eS
in Bunny Cups
Gold Cakes
One-ha1f cup fat, / IL cups sugar.
4 egg yolks, l teaspoon lemon ex-
tract, l teaspoon orange extract,
l cup water, 3 cups flour. 3 tea
spoons baking powder. IA teaspoon
salt, 3 egg whites, Stiffly beaten.
Cream the fat and sugar for 2
minutes. Add the egg yolks, ex-
tracts, water, flour and baking
powder. Beat for 3 minutes. Fold
in the rest Of the ingredients and
half fill well creased muffin pans.
Bake in a moderate oven for 20
minutes. Cool and cover with white
frosting.
Stuffed Egg Salad, Serving Eight
Eight hard cooked eggs, IA cup
white cream cheese, IA cup chop
ped pimentos, / teaspoon finely
chopped parsley. 2 tablespoons cat
sup, IA teaspoon salt, IA teaspoon
pepper, IL cup salad dressing.
Cut the eggs in halves lengthWise.
Remove and mash the yolks. Add
the cheese, pimentos, parsley, cat
sup. salt, pepper and l tablespoon
dressing to the yolks. Fill the egg
cases with this mixture and chill.
When ready to serve place On let
tuce leaves and surround with the
remaining dressing.
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Mrs. Mckay Hostess
To Tust-SeW Club

Members of the Just-Sew club
enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. H.
Mckay at their regular weekly
meeting on Wednesday. Mrs. S. G..
Frederick and Mrs. f. E. MacManus
were guests for the afternoon. Tall
vases holding spring flowers were
scattered about the rooms. giving
vernal charm. Mrs. Mckay served
a salad course and a sweet.
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Wicker, reed or glass baskets are
Irma Giddings and Hank Evans of
Edinburg.
MIR. Lemburg is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Lemburg.
MI. and Mrs. Lemburg will make
their home in McAllen.
LEGION AUXILIARY
The American Legion Auxiliary
me IN regular session Friday at the
chamber of commerce.
During the meeting officers were
elected for a temporary girl scout
troop which is composed of girls
eight years Of age. who are working
the pass the tender foot test.
The following are the officers
elected: Mrs. H. H. Hixon. captain,
Mrs. H. H. Jordan, lieutenant.
Mesdames T. w. Kelley, w. I. With
erSpoon and Fred Saunders troop
committee.
The troop was organized on Sat-
urday with the following girls as
members: Marjorie Dean, Nell
Francis, Marion Hasness, Jean
Kreidler, Florence Murphy, Vesta
Pearl Rapp, Mary Frances Rhodes
and Clara May Young.
The troop will meet every Satur-
day morning for an outing.
The program committee Of the
Valley Federated clubs, which is
composed of Mrs. Walter Weaver
Of Donna, chairman. Mrs. P. z.
Montgomery of McAllen and Mrs.
Herren Of Harrington met Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Walter Weaver
at which time they outlined the
program for the meeting of the VAL
ley Federated clubs which will meet
in McAllen on MAY IA.
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Shutters win use the temporary
stand at the other side of the hall
in the Legion memorial hall.
This is the second battle of or
chestras" conducted at the Legion
dances, one orchestra taking up
where another stops and furnishing
four hours of continuous music.
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Business Women
Hold Luncheon

Members Of the Business and
Professional Women's club met at
Hotel FL Jardin Wednesday for
their weekly luncheon. The occa-
sion was a purely social one and
there was no program or discussion
of business. Fifteen members at
tended.
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BAND CONCERT DELAYED

SAN BENITO. March 29.-The
concert by the San Benito Munich
pal band scheduled for Easter Sun
day has been postponed to Thurs
day Of next week, Bandmaster T
Ralph Willis announced. A band
stand is being prepared for the
concert.
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MERCEDES
MEETS

AUXILIARY MEETS
Mrs. E. @. Smith and Mrs. E. j..
Goddy were hostess at a joint
meeting of the Methodist Auxiliary
on Tuesday afternoon at the home
of the former, on Missouri avenue.
The forepart Of the afternoon
was given to the mission study with
Mrs. j. l.. Vining in charge. Those
taking part on the program includ-
ed Mrs. Paul West, Mrs. P. w. Per-
kins, Mrs. H. T. Tidmore and Mrs.
G. N. Wood.
Some time was given to the dis
cusSion of the activities of the
church, local, state and national.
During the social hour a refresh
ment course was served. Others
present included Mrs. j. H. Coun-
Gil, Mrs. N. M. Ragland, Mrs. A. E.
Neff, Mrs. j. White, Mrs. M. H.
Keen, Mrs. j. e. Haynes and Mrs.
G. w. Miller.
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WERNER'S ORCHESTRA
GETS A AT DANCE

SAN BENITO, March 29.-Eddie
Werner's orchestra is to get the
stage in the battle Of orchestras at
the American Legion dance here
tonight, while the Southbound
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Miriam Rel
Party HOnOree

Mrs. Chas. A. Rel was hostess
Wednesday afternoon at her JEFF
ferson street home to a party given
in honor Of her daughter. Miriam,
who was celebrating her eighth
birthday. Twenty children en-
.joyed the affair, which featured
the Easter motif.
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AUXILIARY %nELEGArEs

Mrs. H. E. Bennett, Mrs. z. 3.
Wilmer, Mrs. Margaret King and
Mrs. Carrie M. Stuart left Tuesday
for Beeville to attend the Presby-
terry which will last through Friday.
Mrs. Stuart is to be the reporting
delegate. These women will repre-
sent the local auxiliary of the Pres
byterian church.
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Valley Society
Phone z

Z. Morris and G.. r. Easterly, dele
gates; z. A. Sterling, Marshall
White. G. w. Colgin, Henrietta Sig
nor, R. E. Green, z. r. Howard,
w. r. Jones, Sam Hughston, H.
.Loveless. and T.. Langford. and Rev.
E. c. Crow. lvesiding elder; and
Rev. J. E. Lolstt, pastor.
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PERSONALS

PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thornton
and children have returned to San
Antonio after a visit here in the
home Of Mrs. Thornton's parents.
Judge and Mrs. l.. r. Hoyt. They
were accompanied home by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoyt.
Mrs. Fred Warren left at the
weekend for a visit with her
daughter. Miss May Belle Warren.
Mrs. j. G. Shaw and daughter,
Delight, left at the weekend for a
visit with relatives in Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weimer
were guests this week of Mrs. M,
Welnler in Rio Hondo.
Mrs. Shelly Collier and baby have
returned from San Antonio where
they visited Mrs. Golfers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. i, FeikeS.
Mrs. G.. l.. Burdette and son, Fred,
OF Detroit, Mich, arrived at the
weekend for a visit with Mrs. Bur-
dette'S sister, Mrs. H. T. StotIer. Mr..
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Allen and
children, Mary and James, were
guests of honor at a chicken barbe-
cut this week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Rouse. MI. and
Mrs. Allen and children are leaving
for their home in Lake Geneva,
Mich, the latter part c. the week,
after spending several months in
Mercedes.
Other guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Ropse, Mrs. Carrie M.
Stuart, Mrs. Bess Roberts and Mr..
and Mrs. John Rouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

Burdette and mother and two child
rem arrived Wednesday by way of
automobile, all to visit in the Stot-
Ter home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-29

Easter holidays. They are the
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M.
Pattee, Of this city.
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GRAY-LEMBURG

The marriage Of Ted Lemburg
and Miss Imogene Gray, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Gray of Mis-
sion, was solemnized Saturday eve
ming at Edinburg at the Methodist
parsonage. Rev. Lilies officiating.
Their only attendants were Miss
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DINNER BRIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Barton we're
hosts at a dinner bridge at their
home southeast of town.
After-dinner bridge was enjoyed
with Mrs. Jack Johnson and j. H.
Anderson scoring high in the games.
The following we're included in
the guest list: Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Brown, MI. and Mrs. H. E. Hager,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. James Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. P. Barton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank MADDEN and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Anderson.
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McALLEN
BRYAN-MEYERS

bH AN HEKS
The marriage of Paul Meyers and
Miss Gracy Bryan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Bryan, was solemn
lied Saturday evening at 9 o'clock
at the Methodist parsonage. Rev.
w. N. RAIDER read the impressive
ceremony. The only attendants
were Mr.. and Mrs. Eby Frantz.
After a short wedding trip to
Corpus Christi MIR. and Mrs. Meyers
will make their home in this city.
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By MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE
An Easter Tunchoon

The pretty yellow and white
spring flowers, the variety Of favors
and fluffy little toy chickens and
Dummies for sale in the stores make
the Easter party one quite simple
to plan.
Wicker, reed or glass baskets are
Evening star., 1929-12-08

also spoke, and Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce
entertained with a reading of her own
compositions.
The donor of the chapter flag, Miss
Elizabeth Mckinley, cousin of the
founder of our flag chapter, Mrs. VIII
hnson, gave the history of the flag
which she presented.
The chapter pledged its support in
the form of a check to the Chapter
House Corps. Among the guests pres
ent were several of the State officers
who have been nominated for election
in March, 1880, Mrs. David Caldwell,
who has been nominated for District
of Columbia vice president general;
Miss Harman for State regent, and Mrs
Grove for State vice regent. OF the
other candidates the following were at
the chapter meeting: Miss Helen M
Brown, who has been nominated for
chaplain; Mrs. Alfred A. E. T. Haus-
mann, who has been nominated for
treasurer; Miss Katherine L. Harvey,
who has been nominated for historian !;
Mrs. John M. Beavers, national chair
man of D. A. r. building and grounds; {;
Mrs. Richard E. Claughton, ex-D. C..
director G.. A. r.
Other guests were Mrs. Cloyd Heck
Marven, wife of the president of George
Washington University: Mrs. Percy Ed
wards Quinn. regent of the Wakefield
Association of Mississippi; the Misses
Boyce, Miss Bertha Chinn, member of the
Kentucky Chapter: Mrs. Ella S. Knight,
founder of the Sunshine Society; Mrs.
E. r. Todd, Mrs. A. J. Todd, Mrs. Amy
j. Leeds, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs.
William Clerk, and our chapter member
who is so seldom with us, Mrs. Harriet
L. Scribner.
Sons and Daughters of the Republic
The committee held its November meet
ing at the home of the State chairman,
Mrs. Earl B. Fuller, with Mrs. P. v.
Roundy hostess. Following the opening
of the session reports of committee
officers were read and accepted. The
chairman read a letter from the ma
tional chairman, outlining plans for
the years work, and streSSing the need
for increased activity.
The committee made out the pro-
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AUSTRALIA CUTS LOAN
BUDGET TO MEET DEBTS
Burden Becomes So Large on Tax
payers Expenditures Are
Reduced Materially.

SYDNEY P).-The annual burden
Of Australian loan interest, which has
reached 3OO,OOO,OOO, has caused the
Australian Loan Council to. slow down
the rate of its loan expenditures.
AS a new country with vast re-
sources to develop, Australia has neces-
sarily been heavy borrower. Roads,
railways and other public works have
had to be undertaken that have placed
Evening star., 1929-12-08

rison, the regent, with Mrs. Craig King
and Miss Leah Cauthorne. were host
esses. The State regent, Mrs. David D.
Caldwell was guest of honor. After
luncheon Mrs. Caldwell spoke to the
chapter on the budget plan for the
D. A. r.
Plans were made to pack the Christ
mas box to be sent to Blue Ridge School
A donation was sent to the Helena
Dunlap School.
Mrs. George Bell was elected to I'll
the uneXpired term of the regent, Mrs.
De Witt Jones, who has left the city
The final report of the benefit card
party was given by the chairman, Mrs.
George Clarke Ober.
The chapter contributed through its
historian, Mrs. Mark Bowerman, to the
marker which is to be placed by the
D. A. r. on the John Marshall house.
Evening star., 1929-12-08

grams for the November meetings Of the
clubs and voted to give the annual
Christmas parties for the children.
The next committee meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. j. Milton JeS-
ter, 3542 Porter street northwest, on
Friday evening, December 13, and a
large representation of chapters is de-
sired.
The Nathan Hale Club at Friendship
House observed Armistice day by hold
ing a large and enthusiastic meeting
The speaker was Linn G. Drake, execu-
tive Of the Boy Scouts in Washington
Patriotism, appreciation and giving of
the best in our ability were among the
keynotes of his informal talk.
Following the program of the meet
ings, simple refreshments are served.
The Betsy Ross Club will meet at
Friendship House on Saturday, Deem
Der IA. This club is composed of young
er girls and is supervised by Mrs. Holz-
berg. She will be assisted this year by
Mrs. Trewhella of American Eagle
Chapter.
The Mount Vernon Club and the
George and Martha Washington Clubs
held joint meeting in the parish hall
at Peck School in November. At this
meeting the State regent, Mrs. David D.
Caldwell, gave the children few words
of greeting. Enthusiastic applause
greeted her.
A beautiful silk flag was presented to
Peck Chapel by the committee. The
presentation was made by Mrs Fuller
Rev. Irving Ketchum accepted it.
Several readings by Adelaide Beard
and group of solos by Mary Russell
Williams completed the program.
Dorothy Hancock Chapter.-The De-
cember meeting and luncheon of the
chapter was held at the Carlton Hotel
on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. L. Nor