Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-02-04


aid and life-saving departments of the
Red Cross. will be the speaker A
musical program will be given by the
fathers.
LangdOn.
The Langdon association sponsored
a variety matinee. under the auspices
Of the Finance Committee, Mrs. Emil
Smith, chairman, on Friday, January
26. Twenty-Five numbers-musical,
elocutional, dancing and acrobatic-
were given by pupils who were trained
by Mrs. Luyster. music teacher. Most
of the selections were original work
of the pupils.
At the monthly meeting. Thursday,
February l, Miss Bumpus' pupils pre-
scented the "Whooping Cough Germ"
and Mrs. KoontZ's class selections
from an Indian unit The address
was given by Miss Lind, her subject
being Modern Methods of Teach
ing"
Brent Dent.
The association met January % at
Brent School. when Mrs Baker gave
talk on Making Arithmetic Inter
esting to Children" A play was
given by the first grade, Brent.
TruesdeIl.
A special meeting was held at the
school Friday January 26. when Mrs
Percy c. Elicit, chairman of the
Summer Roundup Committee re-
ported 40 physically healthy children
all of whom received blue ribbons
Songs and Rotations were given BY
children of the kindergarten, under
the direction of Mrs. l. L Wright
and Mrs. r. NJ. Cummings Health s
Influence on Education" was discussed
by Mrs. Lucian Jordan Mrs. I. L
Ruediger, principal, and Miss j. NJ
Searle also spoke.
The regular meeting of the aSso-
citation was held at the school on
Tuesday. January %, Mrs. H. P.
Clarke presiding.
The Executive Board will meet at
the school on Monday, February 5,
at 100 pm
Park View.
Mrs. Ralph Manning. room repre-
sentative. entertained Is of the teach
ers at a tea Wednesday afternoon. at
which time plans were made for en-
tertaining the new grade mothers.
Tuesday the association gave a
luncheon for the Boy Patrols in ap-
probation Of their services.
Thursday. February l, Founders
day was celebrated. with Mrs. j. N
Saunders, president; Mrs. L. B. Cas-
tell. first vice president, and Mrs. Wal
ter B. Frye, secretary. of the District
Of Columbia Congress Of Parents and
Teachers. as guests. A play was given
under the direction of Miss Myers
Friday evening. February 2. a card
party was held, proceeds of which
will be used to purchase a set of
books for the school library.
Whittier.
An executive meeting will be held
in the school Thursday, February 8,
at 1870 pm
The annual card party will be held
in the school Friday, February 9. at
8 pm. with Mrs. Evelyn Ball. Ways
and Means chairman, in charge. In
dividual prizes and a door prize will
be given. Refreshments will be served.
At a bridge party January "a. at
the home of Mrs. Douglass Wallop.
Sl525 was raised to purchase prizes
for the annual card party. Mrs. j. R.
Addor. Mrs. K. A. Foote and Mrs.
j. F. Lartz assisted A light luncheon
was served.
At the home of Mrs. Edward Cas-
sidy, on January II. a card party
and luncheon was held, netting the
general fund S14 IS. Mrs. H. Jones,
Mrs. Frank BinkS and Mrs. R. E.
Dean served
Mrs. Bessie Mechanics. student aid
chairman. reports a gratifying response
to the Bundle week call for clothing.
Mrs. Walter Basinger and the chair
man gathered the clothing and deliv-
cred it to student aid headquarters.
The two sixth grades. Mrs. Kath-
crime Deane and Miss Florence jack
son, teachers, were given graduating
party by the association on Wednes-
day. January 81, with Mrs. Thomas M,
Davis and Mrs. Frederick Pavay in
charge.
Randle Highlands Orr.
February 8, at 8 pm. Mrs. j. w. An
derson will discuss The Meaning Of
Mental Hygiene"
Stoddert.
The monthly meeting of the asso-
citation will be held at the school
Monday, February 5, at 8 pm. At
this time Founders day will be cele-
brated. A sketch especially arranged
for the occasion will be given. the
title of which is THE Pot of Gold at
the Foot of the Rainbow" Mrs. j. N.
Saunders, State president. and rep
resentative from the national board
will be present.
Hine Junior High.
The Executive Committee will hold
q meeting Tuesday afternoon, Febru-
ary 6, at 2 pm, at the school.
The regular meeting of the associa-
ton will be held Friday evening, Feb
ruary Is, 8 pm, in the auditorium,
with Mrs. J. N. Saunders, president
of the District of Columbia congress,
as speaker.
Bowen Greenleaf.
The executive board of the associa-
ton held q meeting Monday, Janu-
airy 90.
The regular meeting Of the associa-
ton will be held Thursday. February
8. at pm, in the Bowen School,
when there will be speaker and a
play by the children.
John Burroughs.
February 8 will be Founders day at
John Burroughs. Mrs. j. N. Saunders,
G4t xas.nsidasat mill caaaalz and thcrn