Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-23

dent, read the State presidents message.
AFTER q sketch on Abraham Lincoln,
presented by Mrs. Kings pupils, duets
were rendered by Miss Mable Kennedy
and Mrs. Muse.
A party celebrating Founders day
was held at the Dent School last Mon
day evening. Mrs. David o. Mears was
the speaker Of the evening. The hon
oreo guests were organizers of the
Brent-Dent Association, which was
started in November, 1911. They in
cluded Mrs. Richardson, first president:
Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. Martch. Mrs. New
man, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Duval, Mrs.
Butler, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Otterback,
Mrs. Buhler, Mrs. Baptista, Mrs Walker
ana Mrs. King. Presidents of several
other local associations were also pres
ent. Interesting talks were given re-
garding the difficulties and the activi-
ties required to make the present as
ISOLATION success.
Music was furnished by the Singing
Mothers and Mrs. Allgood. Miss Irene
Barnes rec1ted. The 80 candles on the
birthday cake were lighted by the ex-
presidents and officers. The history of
the national congress was given by Mrs.
Mears. Miss Stebbins and friends en-
tertained with eccentric dancing. The
next meeting OF the Brent-Dent As
ISOLATION will be held March 10 with
Mrs. w. Knowles Cooper as speaker.
Central High School.
The program chairman for the eve
ming meeting of the Central High
School PIT. A, held in the auditorium
of the school February II. was Miss
Louise G. Hart. From Z to 1880
o'clock there was a swimming exhibit
ton by girl leaders, under the direction
Of Miss Ada Moody. From 1880 to 8 100,
inspection Of the building with cadet
guides. At 3 O'Clock the meeting was
opened in the auditorium, as follows:
Joseph A. Burkart president of the
association; Maj. John G. Donovan.
in charge OF the cadet corps at Central,
on the value of cadet training; DR..
Harvey A. Smith. principal of Central
High School; Miss Dorothea Sherman,
Miss Mildred Stallings, z. o. Harmed,
Miss Harriet LASER and Miss Clara
Burroughs made addresses.
Congress Heights.
Congress Heights Association held its
Founders day celebration February 10.
Guests Of honor were Mrs. Rafter, Mrs.
E. E. Richardson, Mrs James Skinker
en0 Mrs. Charles Eisinger. A pageant
was presented by 10 girls and boys
from the grades, during which the stu
dents lighted the 80 candles surround
ing the large birthday cake, which was
later cut by Mrs. Rafter. Past presidents
and Miss Myrtle Peacock were present.
ed with parent-teacher pins by the
president, Mrs. T. r. Clifton.
Business High.
Valentine first anniversary
day was celebrated at Business High
School meeting last Thursday evening
An entertainment for making parents
young" was provided. A pageant enti-
tied 1.-THE Four Corner Stones" was pre-
sented, under the direction of Mrs. j.
c. Mace and Mrs. Frost Mills. Songs
were directed by Miss Emma Louise
with Paul Dawson cheer
leader. Paul j. Sedgwick president Of
the Business High School Alumni, pre-
sented tokens of appreciation to Mrs.
Lynn F. Woodwork. Miss Florence E.
Grant and to Miss Emma Thompson for
their efforts in making a success the
first banquet Of the foot ball team.
A birthday cake with one candle, rep
the first year Of the P. T. A.
of Business was cut by Mr.. Davis and
presented to the visitors by Mrs. Mills.
UAauTys
Mrs. E. ]. Bowling, State chairman of
students aid committee, was guest
speaker at the February meeting of the
Maury Association. Reister Grooms,
we'll known entertainer, gave several
vocal selections and readings. Mrs. Cor
nell, administrative principal, gave a
talk on the grouping system.
The fourth grade mothers were host
esses at this meeting and served re-
freShmentS. Mrs. Martin second grade.
had the largest number of parents
present.
FairbrOther- RosselI.
A feature of the meeting of the as
ISOLATION of the Fairbrother Rossell
School last Tuesday was the celebration
Of Founders day. Thirty three lighted
candles on the white frosted birthday
cake made an attractive center for the
The cake was donated by
Mrs. F. e. Litman.
The aims and advantages of the as
ISOLATION were brought out in reading
by Miss d. L. Simpson and talk by
Mrs. Edith Altman, president. An ad
dress on care of Infants" was given
by Miss Dillon of the child welfare sec
ton of the District of Columbia Health
A program by Miss Ulkes
class included songs and recitations.
Miss d. F. Mcclure conducted q chorus
Of patriotic and PIT. A. songs. The as
ISOLATION planned to give a card party
at the Fairbrother school on the eve
ming of February %. Miss Ulke's sec
class won the banner for at
tendance.
Wheatley.
A brief business meeting preceded
the celebration of Founders day at the
February meeting of the Wheatley as
ISOLATION. The Mothers Glee Club was
entertained by Mrs. Hillsinger
in honor Of their organization. They
made their initial appearance with
marked success on the program for
Founders day. Mrs. A. T. Manning
directs the Mothers Glee Club.
A play, "a New Vision" staged and
produced by the dramatic club of the
school, of which Mrs. A. S. Brooks,
teacher, Is director, made q vital plea
to the large audience Of mothers for
support of the parent-teacher move
ment Assisting Mrs Brooks were Mrs.
B. T. Van Driesen, Miss s. M. McIn-
ers, as well as number of mothers
and teachers who loaned the rare cos
tunes used in the scenes In the schools
Of 80 and so years ago.
The Girl Reserves, sponsored by the
is planning to attend the
Three Hours at Camp" meeting to be
held at the Washington Y. M. c. A.
accompanied by Miss Fishman
and Miss Horvath, leaders, to gain an
idea Of camp life. The Girl Reserves
entertained 20 children from
the Central Union Mission at Valen-
tine party.
Francis Scott Key.
The Francis Scott Key association
Founders day at its February
Mrs. Rafter spoke OF the Vi
sion of the founders, of the wonderful
growth and the scope of the move
ment at the present day.
A birthday cake had been made by