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BETA CLUB
PARTY GUESTS

"A Christmas party with its ac-
companying tree OF gifts emphasiz-
ed the Yuletide theme at the meet
ing Of the Beta bridge club, enter
tanned by Mrs. w. ID. Gardner on
Wednesday at her home. Poinsettias
added further charm to the dec
orations. Mrs. A. ]. Ross Jr. scored
high for the afternoon, with Mrs.
Peter Schnack cutting high. Fol-
lowing the games a sweet course
was served by the hostess. Those
present we're Mesdames, John ID.
Mckinney. w. >. Ramsey. "A. j.
Ross Jr, Roy Klossner. Edwin r.
Albert S. Wright. Peter Schnack,
Chandler, T. Grady Carl, G. Z.
Jones, Ival Lawrence, w. r. Tinker
and the hostess.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
EASTERN STAR
n

Over so San Benito youngsters
enjoyed a pre-Yuletide visit from
Santa Claus Monday afternoon
when the Eastern Star held its an
nual Christmas party for local chill
dren.
The children played games about a
large Christmas tree and each re-
cited a verse or sang a song before
receiving q gift from Santa Claus.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
Brownsville Club
and Social Activities
Mrs. Dallas Ingle
Xmas Party Hostess
Especial to The Herald.)

HARLINGEN, Dec. 27-Mrs. Dallas Ingle was a pleasing hostess, at
her home, this week. for the members of the U. ". w. club. and two
additional invited guests. Miss Leila Schiver and Miss Imogene Oler.
The pretty home was bright and CHEEKY, with decorations, bridge table
appointments and the salad course, served after the games, all featuring
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Dr.. and Mrs. c. M. Cash have
as their guests Dr.. and Mrs. w. A
V: Cash and daughter. Frances, OF
Abilene. Dr.. and Mrs. w. A. "
Cash will also visit their sister
Mrs. Paul Cottrell as well as their
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank c. Ludden
have as their guests for the holi-
Gays their two sons, and their FAM
lies; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ludden
and twin sons Of Michigan Citv
Ind and Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lrd-
Gen and two children OF San An
tonic.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Davidson
nave returned to their horue In
Coolidge after visiting with Mrs
DaYdson's sister. Mrs. J. G. Yancev
kathleen Yancey accompanied
mem home and will spend a few
days visiting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Y. Dawson have
five OF their children home for the
holidays. They are: Herbert. M
san Antonio; WILDER of Abilene
Joe Meadows OF San Antonio: Mr.
and Mrs. Ed. Dawson OF Midland
ana Miss Earle OF San Antonio.
w. T. Heath is expected from
houston the first OF the week
where he spent the Christmas hol-
Gays with Mrs. Heath. II Is re-
ported that Mrs. Heath Is very
much improved.
Miss Ruth Reed Is in K,nrsvilIe
spending the week end VISITING
friends.
3. A. Epstein is in Calvert. visit
ing with his parents.
Mr; and Mrs. J. G. Yancey have
as their guest for several davs
their daughter, Miss Marrarei
Love, OF Coolidge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank C pjerce
nave anrounced the arrival of !
daughter born on Christmas morn
ing.
5. 5. Dodds and Fred wedeTart-
ner have returned from Dallas and
san Antonio where they have beer
on business.
Mrs. Robert Alexander is IN
raris' visiting for several DAYS.
Miss Mary Frances Marchbanks
Is home from the University az
Texas, spending the holidays with
ner parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z
Marchbanks.
j. c. Douglas has departed for
Central America where he win be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
MUSICAL TEA
AT EDINRURG

Several women Of Harlingen will
attend a musical tea at Edinburg
Tuesday afternoon, December 30.
from two thirty TO five thirty at the
Edinburg country club. The hostess
es. MesdameS w. r. Montgomery,
Howard Jewell and Marvin McAskill
are giving the entertainment in hon.
or Of Mrs. Sara Doggett and Mrs.
Cora Montgomery.
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Edinburg Society
CHRISTMAS PARTY
ON BIRTHDAY

Mrs. A. @. Statham entertained
Saturday afternoon with a party
ccmplimerting her little daughter,
Alice Maude, the occasion being
her ninth birthday. The home was
prettily decorated with a brightly
decorated Christmas tree, poinset-
tias and other Christmas greens.
Many games and the singing Of
carols entertained the group OF
young people for the first part Of
the evening. The chosen color
scheme Of red and green was also
featured in the ice course served
from the dining room table which
was centered by the birthday cake
iced in white and topped by nine
lighted red candles.
Small guests who celebrated with
Alice Maude were Carolyn. Phyllis,
and Janet Cramer. Annette Clos
mes, Mary Wicker, and Louise Scott
Mackenzie. Topsy Collier, Sara
Roberts. Toodles Allen Of McAllen,
Jane Hearne, Martha and Mary
Epperson, Anna Bess Brock, Jane
McWhorter, and Mildred Statham.
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AUXILIARY HAS
PARTY FOR

II was Christmas celebration
night at the fire station on Mon
day evening, when the local volun-
teer fire department members had
the big treat OF the season.
The Firemen's Auxiliary were the
hostesses. this being an annual af-
fair in Mission. The huge rooms
were decorated with Christmas
flowers, ~poinsettias with their
flaming colorins making a brilliant
background, while in one end OF
the room stood a great Christmas
tree. bedecked with the gifts.
Mrs. Ray Landry presided, call
ing on the audience, which was
composed Of the families and
friends of the boys to the number
Of about 100 people. to sing tie
Doxo,ogy, after which Rev. L. K
Fred led in prayer.
Florence Butler gave a reading
The Story OF the Bells: Their
followed a humorous talk by Rev
Fred, OF the First Methodist church
A short talk was given by Chiel
Landry. expressing his gratitude
and that OF the company for The
auxiliary members and the towr
folk in general. He was followed By
Ross Marcus. mayor of the city
also Albert McHenry, city council.
man G. +. Dohrn. ex-mayor. all o.
whom voiced compliments for TIT
work done by the members and fol
their personal conduct at all times
declaring Mission fire corrpan,
had set the standard for the Val,
ley. and put fire fighters on /:
higher basis OF esteem.
Finally time came for the dis.
mantling OF the tree, with each 0.
the men, the old seasoned fireme,
as well as the young folk, 9TH.
junior firemen) receiving envelope
containing the Tong green" afte.
which huge paper bags CONTAINING
candy, nuts and apples we're pass.
ed around to every individual Il
the room, as well as q plate file,
with a delicious repast.
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Christmas dance at the stonewall
Jackson hotel Monday night.

IIUVtI NlUIIUhy IIIBIIJ.
There were about 20 couples pres
ent and one Of the best meetings
of the season was had.
The dining room Of the hotel was
decorated for this occasiVl with
~poirsettias, miniature Christmas
trees and similar Yule-tide orna-
ments.
Eddie Werner and his boys played
for the dance.
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SHARY GIVES CHILDREN
CHRISTMAS TREAT

The annual Christmas treat given
by Mr.. John II. Shary to his many
friends and to the school children
on Sharyland took place on Tues
day afternoon, with one Of the
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MRS. OATES Is
CLUB GUEST

Following luncheon az Chariot
te's at Harrington. members OF the
Harllngen-San Benito Contract
bridge club enjoyed several rounds
Of their favorite game Friday. first
Prize being won by Mrs. J. l.. Head.
the hostess Of the day.
The only guest was Mrs. J. w.
Oates Of Harrington.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28

the Christmas colors and theme.
When the scores were totaled,
Miss Josephine Rodgers. for making
high score. was presented with a
dainty prize. and to Miss Elizabeth
Hicks, for low score.
Among the features OF the evening
there was a Christmas tree, with al
the accessories. and the members
placed gifts upon 1t, for exchange
with the others, amid much merTi-
ment. Members present were Misses
Elizabeth Clapp. Julian Thomason'
Elizabeth Hicks, Dorothy Truck,
Josephine Rodgers. Bessie Egerter,
Thelma Pierce, Kathleen DUBOIS,
the guests, Misses OleT and SchiVer,
and the hostess.
KINDERGARTEN PUPILS
present PROGRAM
Pupils Of the Weed kindergarten
class presented a splendid program
Tuesday night at the Woman'S
Building under the direction OF Miss
Fannie williams and Mrs. Horace
Weed. The address Of welcome was
given by Harry Feldman, a pupil.
Numbers were played by the kin
derparten band, members OF which
were dressed in uniforms OF whlte
and gold. Pupils from the Elstner
studio Of dancing and expression
also presented various numbers al
ter which a playlet was given. MO
Their Goose in Toyland was the title
Of the clever affair.
Miss williams, as Santa, took from
a large pack. partners for Mother
Goose. her son Jack, Sarah Brler
and D. M. Denton, Jr. Characters
were 30 Peep, Clara Davidson; Old
Woman in Shoe. Joy Russell; MISS
Muffet. Gloria Goad; Jock Homer,
Thad Corkin: Boy Blue. John Weed;
Mistress Mary. Marcia Johnson;
Jack Sprat, Walter Seal; Jacks wife.
Betty Lou Emerson.
The ~cleverest act Of the play came
when Tommy Tucker asked for a
bride. and Santa took the tiniest
little bride out Of the sack, Beatrice
Goad. with bridal veil. bouquet and
all. Songs and readings were next
enioyed. Readings were by Sarah
Brier, John Floyd Weed, Betty En-
erson, John Morris, Jr, Joy Russell,
Marcia johnson, Bobby Williams,
Beatrice Goad, Clara Davidson, Wal
ter Seal, Gloria Goad, John Kirk
patrick, Sarah Brier. Martha Dean
Ramsey, Douglas Mallory, Phyllis
West and John Kvinta. A dance.
.Df4msy Maid. was given by Mary
= oniakowsky.
k[rwenty little boys and girls, in
t4ainty colonial cof.mes. danced the
quaint folk dance, in the stately
measures OF the old time Virginia
reels. It was a beautiful picture.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-12-28
ABA DABAS
ENTERTAINED

The Aba Daba Society was very
~charmingly entertained this week
by Miss Harriet Dinger. Miss Din
ger vas assisted by her mother
Mrs. Dinger. The Christmas design
Of red and green was used In the
decorations. The evening was
spent In playing hearts and dane
ing.
A delicious salad course was
served TO the following: Misses,
Clara Belle Holman, Matte Belle
Ross, Florence Ogden. Eda Kusel,
Florence Koen. Helen Kirchner,
Catharine Montgomery, Myra Loo
ney, Jewell Morse, Jessie Clark,
Messrs. Edward Austin Brown,
Bowman Baker, Robert Klossner.
Brooks Holt. De We're Wilson OF
Mercedes, Herbert Hooks, Phil
Bonner, Tom Handley, Jack Clos
mes. Dick Murphy. Ernest Holstead,
Graham Short, and the hostess and
her mother.
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DINNER DANCE
CLUB PARTY

The Dinner Dance club had q re-
cord attendance when 1t held its
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GUESTS HONORED
WITH HOSPITALITY

Col. and Mrs. Samuel VI. Duffie
entertained with six tables OF
bridge at their handsome home
south Of town on Monday evening
honoring Miss Helen Stone and
Miss Mabel Wilkinson, both of
Mineral Wells. and houseguests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Armstrong.
The home was beautifully dec
Grated with the Christmas motif
predominating. Mrs. J. +. Ewers
and Dave Johnson were the high
score winners, Mrs. Florence Nj.
Hayes and S. L. Hardin low scorers.
The guests present included:
MeSsrs. and Mesdames r. NJ. Mel
den, r. B. Sammons. Geo. Agnew,
r. p. Conway. Edward O~ppenheim-
er, j. F. EwerS. Dave Johnson, S.
l.. Hardin, M. T. Armstrong. j. A.
Gillett, Mrs. Florence M. Hayes.
the honorees and the host making
the required personnel.
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LnOIll, al guests being served at
one huge table during the luncheon
hour.
In the games Mrs. T. B. sanmons
held high, Mrs. George Agnew hav-
ing cut prize. with each guest Of
honor as the recipient OF a nice
token.
The guests included besides the
two honorees, the following out-of-
town visitors: Mrs. NJ. r. Arm
strong, Jr., Of Weslaco. Mrs. E. Owen
Scott Of Rio Grande City, Miss
John Petty Of Edinburg. Mrs. Har-
ry Carroll OF Donna.
Mission guests were: Mesdames
Homer Smith, Earl Stewart, John
j. Conway. Roy Conway, 3. M.
Strong, Florence M. Hayes, i. 3.
Sammons. T.. j. Caldwell, George
Agnew, Heathe May, E. P. Congdon,
Samuel NJ. Duffie. T. M. Melden,
David Johnson. II. +. Halstead. w.
+. and T. II. Armstrong. s. M. Har-
grove, also the Misses Stella Har-
grove and Joe Thies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20
EDWIN VALENTINE,
SCULPTOR, EXPIRES
Was Known for Robert E. Lee
| Statue in Lexington
| Memorial Chapel.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, October 20.-Ed-
win Virginus Valentine, famous sculp-
kor, who was known principally for his
recumbent statue of Robert E. Lee in
the Lee Chapel at Lexington, Va, and
other Southern subjects, died at his
home here today. He would have OBJ
served his ninety-second birthday on
November IL.
Mr.. Valentine had been in failing
eealth for several months, but his death
came unexpectedly.
Born at Richmond on November IL,
1888, member of q family prominent
IN Virginia history. Mr.. Valentine be-
gan his studies of sculpture here and
later studied under Couture in Paris,
continuing his instruction in Italy and
Germany.
Although he was best known for his
statue of Lee, some critics have pro-
nounced his 'Andromache and Asty-
nrlax," now in the Valentine Museum at
Richmond, his masterpiece.
He was twice married-on November
~, 1872, to Alice Churchill Robinson
who died August %. 1888, and later to
Katherine Cole Mayo, who died Febru-
airy 5, 1927. There were no children.
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INTENDED VICTIM FOILS
H0LD-UP OF CARD PARTY
Two Robbers Give First Aid to
Painting Man-Guest Escapes by
Window to Call Police.
ny the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press
CHICAGO, October 20.-Twenty-
1ree persons at card party in sub
Urban Beverly Hills were held up early
yesterday by two men, who gave first
Id to one victim, who suffered a heart
tack, and then failed in their mis-
on when another intended victim
ipped away and obtained police help.
: ne OF the men was caught.
One of the guests, Mrs. Gertrude IIg,
led one arm to hold up her other
hen the hands up" order was given.
ne robbers allowed her to lie down
1ey they were told she was partly
lralyzed. Mrs. Ilg'S husband, guest.
airing for his wife's condition, COL
psed of a heart attack and the hold
men gave him f1rst-aid.
Another guest, Edward O'Connor,
AIDED the gunner, jumped out of a
ndow, and ran for police AS the
uad arrived, lookout fed without
tifying his companions. One of the
N, who gave his name as John
tight, was caught His companion
nped out Of a window and escaped,
shout obtaining any loot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20

after a 38-day cruise aboard the U. S. 3.
Omaha to the islands.
Senator Bingham, before he left by
train for Washington shortly after his
would recommend to Congress the draft
would make SamoanS American citizens
of a new law for American Samoa which
and the seven South Sea islands an
integral part of the American common
wealth.
Besides Senator Bingham the COM
mission included Senator Joe T. Robin
son, Arkansas; Representative Carroll
M Beedy Maine; Representative Quinn
williams, Texas, and Capt William r.
Furlong, head of the foreign govern
ment Office of the Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20
LOUIS MCCAIN DIES

READING, Pa, October 20 Dr.
lis G. Mccain, founder and presi-
1t Of the Mccain Business School
e and in Mahanoy City and Newark
j., died last night, aged IS. -.
torn in Coschocton, Ohio, he was
duated from the GAINESVILLE schools
later taught in Evansville, Ind
viving are his widow and three sons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20
BINGHAM FAV0RS GIVING
SAMOANS CITIZENSHIP
Senator Would Make South Sea
Islands Integral Part of
U. S. Commonwealth.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, october 20.-Mem-
bers of President Hoover's Samoan
Commission, led by Senator Hiram
Bingham. Connecticut. have returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.


Meeting, Admiral George Dewey
, Naval Auxiliary, United Spanish Wal
Veterans. Northeast Masonic Temple
Meeting, West End Citizens Associa-
ton, Western Presbyterian Church.
1911 H street, 8 pm.
Meeting, Hubbard Raymond Home
and School Association, Raymond
School, Tenth street and Spring road,
1880 pm.
Meeting. : Monday Evening ;, Club ;
Meeting Huguenot Society of Wash
ington, 1705 K street, 8:15 pm.
Meeting, Lincoln Park Citizens As
ISOLATION, Bryan School, B street be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets southeast, 8 pm.
Address, Mrs. Archibald Silverman,
Washington Chapter of Junior HadaS-
sab, Jewish Community Center, pm.
Meeting. Washington League for the
Hard of Hearing, 826 Connecticut ave-
nue., pm.
Card party. Adjutant Generals Unit,
Federal Employees Union, Washington
Club, 1901 K street, pm.
Banquet Harmonized Food Science
Club, Mayfiower Hotel, grand ball room,
1880 pm.
Meeting, Phil Sheridan Auxiliary,
Woman's Relief Council, 1915 L street,
8 pm.
Meeting, American Jewish Congress,
Willard Hotel, small ball room.
Supper dance, Professional Players,
Willard Hotel, palm room, 1890 pm.
FUTURE.
Luncheon. Buy in Washington"
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Meeting, Advertising Club of Wash
ington, National Press Club auditorium,
tomorrow, 1890 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20

Meeting. Anthropological Society of
Washington, new United States Ma
tional Museum, tomorrow, 445 pm.
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Buffet luncheon, Women's National
Press Club, Willard Hotel, cabinet
room, tomorrow, l pm.
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OF the New Testament there are
manuscripts dating from $50 years after
it was written, with fragments found
in papyri in Egypt copied less than 200
wears after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20

Meeting, acknowledgements Home
and School Association, Raymond
School, Tenth street and Spring road,
1880 pm.
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Card party, Danes of Loyal Legion,
Willard Hotel, willard ROOM tomorrow,
pm.
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Meeting, West End Citizens Associa-
ton, Western Presbyterian Church
1911 H street, 8 pm.
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Meeting. Monday Evening Club,
Barker Hall, Y. w. C. A. Building,
Seventeenth and K streets, 6 pm.
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Meeting, Admiral George Dewey
Naval Auxiliary, United Spanish War
Veterans, Northeast Masonic Temple,
Eighth and F streets northeast, 8 pm.
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Committee. willard Hotel, Fairfax
room, tomorrow, 1890 pm.

Luncheon, Washington Round Table,
University Club, tomorrow, 1890 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20

Meeting, Huguenot Society of Wash
ington. 17O5 K street. 8:l5 pm.
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Every Bird Guaranteed to Sing OIL
Your Money Refunded

Hear these beautiful warbers sing in our
store. Our big display window is filled with
them and every is guaranteed to sing
your money will be refunded. This guar
antee is given you in writing. You take no
full sonesters. Make your selection as early
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-20

Meeting, Lincoln Park Citizens As
ISOLATION, Bryan School, B street be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets southeast, pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-27
NEW NURM| ARREST
APPEARS PROBABLE
Sergt. Burdine investigates
Report Fourth Man Was
Present at Party.

Another arrest in connection with
the fatal shooting Of Aavari Nurmi,
24-year-old Census Bureau clerk, ap-
peared probable today in the light of
information uncovered last night by
Sergt. Earl H. Burdine of the Mont
gomery County police.
The officer said he had been inform
ed that four men, instead of three as
previously had been supposed, were
present at the drinking party at Muir
mis- Takoma Park home which culmi-
mated in his death. Burdine said his
informant furnished the name and adj
dress of the taxicab driver who Is said
to have taken the fourth man to the
party.
Two men already are charged with
finding of Nurmi's body on the lawn of
his home They are Henry w. Nc
CURE, 90 years old, 1400 block of CO.
lumbia road. and John j. OBrien, 26
years old, 140O block of Chaplin street.
Both are at liberty under 81 900 bonds.
They admitted to police that they at
tended the drinking party, but denied
that any one else, with the exception
of Nurmi, was present.
The fourth man Is believed to have
arrived at NurmiS home some time
after the others and to have Travelled
from Washington alone in a taxicab.
The theory that Nurmi was killed by
some one who wished to prevent his
disclosing to authorities knowledge of
crime was exploded today with the
announcement by Headquarters De-
tective James Collins that the rumor
had been investigated and found to
have no basis in fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-27
EXPLORER TO DESCRIBE
TWO STRANGE ANIMALS
William J. Morden Lecture Before
Geographic Society Members
to Be illustrated.

Two Of the strangest animals in the
world, the Saga antelope and the long
haired tiger, will be described by VIII
liam j. Morden, explorer, before the
members Of the National Geographic
Society in the Washington Auditorium
tomorrow evening. Mr.. Morden's story
OF his quest of these two little known
creatures will be illustrated with mo-
ton pictures and colored slides.
Mr.. Morden and his associates trav-
eled vast distances ~. russian Middle
Asia and along s:Ae Annur and Ussuri
Rivers. .lsUening to the weird stories
of the natives about these two animals
before finally they had a chance to OBJ
tain representative specimens. The mo-
ton pictures depict part of the world
that is virtually unknown, peopled by
nomads living in KAYAK yurts, the
domed felt-covered tents of desert wan
derers.
The lecture will be the third of the
series of 1901 to be presented to mem
beers OF the National Geographic So
ciety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-27
SHOPPING SEASON
BEGINS TOMORROW
Merchants and Manufacture
ers Announce Christmas
Stock Displays for 1881.

Formal opening of washingtons 1890
Christmas shopping season will take
place tomorrow, according to an an
nouncement made today by the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association
of the District.
Although many of the leading stores
OF the city have been active during the
past two weeks unwilling special Christ
mas displays, presenting q variety Of
Yuletide gift suggestions, Thanksgiving
day marks the real start of the Christ
mas shopping period, the association
stated. Formal openings of Christmas
displays are scheduled for tomorrow in
many of the stores, it was announced.
In anticipation of the public demand
for opportunity to do Christmas shop
ping earlier, Washington merchants
have placed complete holiday merchan-
disc on sale earlier this year than ever
before.
In making known the vast variety of
Christmas stock that has been assem-
bled by Washington merchants in prep
aration for the annual shopping rush,
Mark Lansburgh, president of the asso-
citation, today pointed out that in cater
ing to the growing tendency toward
more practical gifts merchants here
abouts have spent months seeking out
a variety of these objects and securing
them for sale to the Washington public
at moderate prices.