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Evening star., 1934-01-28

legion. Until the night of the Bal (and
even perhaps not until the morning
after, no one will ever know just how
many features are coming into this
hilarious strolling pageant, for day by
day the number Is on the increase and
new acts" are constantly being devised
by the committee which Is headed by
Anne Fuller Abbott and Hugo linden.
Maud Howell Smith is assembling the
"cast Of characters" for the circus and
Harold Allen Long Is assembling the
freaks" for the side show, and both
are past masters in their art. There
seems to be no work connected with
this circus ball, for the glamour Is upper
most in the minds of all The cos
tune Committee, the Committee on
Settings and Properties, the Committee
on Lighting Effects. the committee on
this and the committee on that are i'm.
bued with the spirit of frcnc as the
work goes on.
This season there will be opportunity
offered to the unemployed artists Of
the city to aid in preparations for the
bal: this season there will be oppor::
tunity for unemployed professionals"
to appear in special acts, and when the
night arrives and the public attends
this annual Bal Boheme. 1t will be found
to be really ball of the arts and of
the artists of Washington.
Distinguished patrons and patronesses
will be present. distinguished artists
will judge the costumes and award the
prizes; lureful dance music will inter.
sperse the events of the evening" the
famous Bal Boheme supper will be
served in the big dining rooms on the
main street floor. The side show viii
be staged in the small ball room.
The public may buy ball tickets at
the leading hotels in the city. There
will be peanuts. popcorn and pink LEM
onade in the side show for whoever
may buy. but the supper Of the Bal
Boheme is an epicurean feast in com.
rarison and the supper hour is one OF
the Joyous periods of the evening.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
St. Johns College
Annual Card PARTY

The Mothers Club and the students
Of St Johns College are making elabo-
rate preparations for the Midwinter
card party to be held in the college
auditorium FRIDAY evening Mrs. JOS
eph Weber president of the club. has
appointed Mrs. r. S. Lehman general
chairman of arrangements. Mrs. Led
man will be assisted by the following
committees:
The patrons are Mrs Y. P. Boswell.
Mrs Lewis Streeter Mrs. Carr, Mrs.
John Barbee. On the committees are
Refreshments. Mrs. John Casey Mrs.
F. Orsinger. Mrs John j. Kelly, Mrs.
Charles Quigg. Mrs. Henry Shade. Mrs.
Harry Bell. Mrs. J. DAILY. Mrs. Lillian
Handron. Mrs L. c. Bell and Mrs Mary
Fitzhugh: Candy. Mrs. T. P. Dowd. Mrs.
Ann Locke Mrs. Woods. Mrs Margaret
Poster: Cards and Tallies. Mrs. j. Won
Herbulis Mrs. William J. Walsh: Deco
rations, Mrs. G. Fiore Mrs. LIE Roy Fox,
Mrs. K. L. Dixon. Mrs. J. A. Kirby Mrs
r. Perry. Mrs. Joseph Giebel. Mrs. j.
OLeary. Mrs. Percy Brady; Prizes. Mrs
Joseph Weber, Mrs. j. j. Crowley. Mrs
Frank Gillian. Mrs A. Burch; Tickets
Mrs Wallace Mattingly: Bingo. Mrs.
Andrew Carrico. Mrs. T. Dunigan. Mrs.
N. E. Mcdonnell. Mrs. James A. Ward.
Mrs. Koepenick. Mrs. Y. P. Boswell and
Mrs Ella MurYy.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
Benefit of Smith College
Scholarship Fund Planned

Mrs. Roosevelt heads the list Of
patrons and patronesses for the per-
formance of Double Door" which will
be given in the National Theater Mon
day evening, February S, for the benefit
of the Smith College Scholarship Fund
The patrons list also includes the Am
bassador of Spain and Sonora de Oar
denas, the Ambassador of Italy, Signor
Augusta Rosso; the Ambassador Of
France and Nine de Laboulaye, Senator
and Mrs Marcus A. Coolidge, Mrs.
Robert Lansing, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Max Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. William
Chaplin Huntington, Mrs. Henry Alvah
Strong. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hogan, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert w. Atwood, and Mr..
and Mrs. Luke Wilson.
Mrs. Clayton Haskell Of the Kennedy
Warren is in charge Of the benefit.
The Ambassadors from France. Spain
and Italy have interest in Smith COL
lege as many students take their Junior
year work abroad, returning to Smith
College for their senior work and to
graduate with their class. This year
there are 80 juniors at the Sorbonne,
- in Florence and 10 in Madrid.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
Hearty Welcome for
Westminster Choir

Looking ahead to . visit to Russia,
in the not fer distant future, as the
first American musical gesture Of
friendship" the far-famed Westminster
Choir, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, and
for the past four or five years Of Prince
ton. N. j., will come to the Capital City
to sing a concert Of sacred and secular
music Tuesday night. February 6. at
$50 o'clock, in Constitution Hall, spon-
sored by number Of prominent musical
patronesses OF Washington.
This invitation to sing in Moscow
was extended to the American choir
recently by the Soviet-sponsored Mos
cow Philharmonic Society, and six con-
certs will be given there, with the Amer
ican Ambassador to Russia. Mr.. William
C. Bullitt, as patron. 1t is hoped that
the Ambassador will be in the city next
week to attend the Washington concert
by the Westminster Choir, and a box
Is likewise being held for the Russian
Ambassador to the United States in the
hope that he also will be able to be
present
Upon their tour abroad the choir will
sing In many cities Of Europe. their
itinerary comprising England, Holland,
Denmark. NORWAY. Sweden, Finland,
Latvia. Poland. Rumania Austria,
Hungary. Rumania, Yugoslavia, Switz-
erland, France: Italy, Spain. Portugal
and maybe others. In Russia there
will be concerts in Leningrad. Kiev and
Odessa as we'll as in Moscow, for the
fame of this splendid choir has gone
afar. and the honor of hearing one of
Americas finest choral organizations in
an q capella concert is regarded as a
privilege in many foreign lands, espe-
cially since their trip abroad in 1929
which was so signally successful
throughout Europe.
Boxes for this event are already be-
ing taken by well known hostesses who
are lovers of the best in music, and
among those who will entertain box
parties for the event are Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe, Mrs. Adolph Caspar Mil
lar, Mrs Corrin Strong. Mrs Edward
Everett Gam. Mrs. George Dunlon. the
Misses Worthington and Mrs. H. E. Tall
bott. who will come down from New
York City to be present at the concert.
for she is truly the Official" patroness
for this popular choir group.
One of the facts about this remark
able organization Of young American
singers is that they practice not less
than two hours together every day of
their lives. and another interesting fact
Is that from this choir and the choir
school in Princeton with which it is as
sociated. there have gone forth many
ministers of music" throughout the
world. in the Philippines. in India. In
Japan, and even it is is said, in far-off
Africa. Teachers are sent out from this
group to many countries and the world
Is being ''musicalized" in way. through
the disciples who are going forth. with
the high ideals taught by DR.. William
son and practiced by the members Of
this devoted group of singers with splen-
did vision.
Mrs. H E. Talbot is expected to ar
rive in Washington within the next few
days to remain here until after the
Washington concert.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
MISS VIRGINIA DARE,

her apartment in Woodley Park Towers
from a short stay in New York
Mrs. Irene Feist. with her daughter.
Miss Marjorie Feist, is sailing Thurs
day, February /, on q three months
trip abroad. on the S. S. President
Pierce and upon their return will 60 to
their Summer home at Deal. N J.
A dinner Of tribute will be given for
the Rev. DR.. Abram Simon, commem-
Grating the thirtieth anniversary Of his
distinguished service to the citizens OF
the District Of Columbia, at the May
flower Hotel Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary Z. at 7 O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Sherry, parents Of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherry. were at
home informally last Monday night to
celebrate their sixtieth wedding ami
versary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gassenheimer
have returned from a short stay in
Atlantic City
Mrs Meyer Strauss. accompanied by
her granddaughter, Miss Elaine Kahn
who were guests At Wardman Park
Hotel and were entertained during
their stay. have returned to their home.
in Chicago.
Mrs. Herbert Sonneborn has returned
to her home. in Wheeling, W. Va, after
a two weeks stay in Washington
At the Presidents birthday party on
Tuesday night at the Home for the
Aged. 1925 Spring road. the guest
speakers will be Rev. Solomon Metz,
Mr Charles Goldsmith. Mr. Morris
Stein, Mrs. Charles Goldsmith. Mr.
Maurice Maser. and Mrs Elias Gelman
will be hostess. An orchestra, under
the leadership Of Mr.. Nat Lieberman,
will furnish the music for the talent
and dancing. The proceeds derived
from disposing of the attractive and
useful baskets made of reed and raffia
by the inmates of the home will be
turned over to the endowment fund
for the Warm Springs Foundation.
Mr. Morris Simon was host at dinner
at the Woodmont Country Club Mon
day night last. entertaining so COM
mitteemen Of the club.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Westheimer and
son of New York are the week end
guests of their brother in-law and sis
ter. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Schloss
of the Argonne.
Mr. and Mrs. Gluick and daughter
Miss Ruth Gluick. have returned to
their home in New York after spending
week at the Shoreham. While in
Washington they were entertained by
their many friends.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
Indoor Sports and Dancing
Crowd Annapolis Week End
Informal Hop Follows Navy-Pennsyl lvania Game.
Large Midwinter Dance Attended by First,
Second and Third Classes.

weekend guest Of his mother, Mrs
Alexander Gordon, in Baltimore, and
Sunday evening was among those pres
ent at the Sunday evening supper given
by MIR. and Mrs. Bruce Cotton at their
home, Cylburn.
DR.. Walton H. Hopkins is spending
abcut 10 days at Lewisville. Ga, where
he is the guest of Capt. Dodge Wood
ward. U. S. A., on q hunting trip. Miss
Katherine Hopkins: daughter OF DR..
and Mrs. Hopkins, is the guest of Miss
Helen Ellyson at her home, in Rich
nond, Va. Miss Ellyson formerly lived
in Annapolis.
Mrs Hamilton Gale gave a card
party Wednesday afternoon at the Ris-
ing Sun Inn, at Waterbury, in honor
of Mrs. James c. Cresap.
Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs. Joseph j.
Durrett will entertain at buffet sup
per party tomorrow evening.
Among those who motored from
Annapolis on Thursday for the lunch
con given by Mrs. Fairfield, wife Of
Capt. Arthur Fairfield. in the Meridian
Apartments in Washington, were Miss
Marian Duval. sister of Mrs Fairfield ;
Mrs. c. Nelson Dugan. Mrs. D. Claude
Mrs. SeWall S. Hepburn.
went to Washington Monday after q
visit to Miss Sara L. Keen at her
home on Prince George street and Is
now the guest of her son-in-laW and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Braddish Car
roll, in their apartment at the Hay
Adams House Saturday afternoon
Miss Keen and her mother. Mrs Keen.
gave a tea at their home in honor Of
Mrs Boynton.
Mrs. Colby Guequierre Rucker. who
formerly was Miss Elisabeth Boyden
Buxton of Baltimore. has been living
in California since last June and is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Bradbury Buxton. at Cliff Haven.
their home on the Severn River. while
Lieut.. Fuckers ship is at sea- She eX-
poets to join him in Panama in the
Spring. and in June will return to
San Diego where Lieut. Rucker Is sta
toned. On her way from the West
Coast Mrs. Rucker stopped in New
Orleans to visit friends Mrs. William
Colby Rucker. who lived in New Or
leans while the late Dr. Rucker was in
command Of the Marine Hospital there.
Is still in Palma Mallorca Spain.
Comdr Duncan C. Walton (M. c.
and Mrs. Walton of Washington. spent
the week end with Comdr. Walton's
sister, Miss Margaret Walton.
Mrs. Marston. wife of Mai John
Marston. U. S. NJ c.. of Quantico. Va,
Is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Keester,
wife OF Comdr. George Keester. and
assisted Mrs. Keester at the at home"
which she held Tuesday.
Mrs. Daniel NJ Garrison. widow Of
Capt. Garrison. U. s. A., is the guest
OF Mrs. John Chew.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
Man Killed in Cricket Game.

Narayana, an Indian cricket PLAYER,
was killed In an unusual manner in
Mysore. India. recently. He was keep
ing wicket when a fast ball scattered
the balls. one striking him in the eye.
At the same time stump was up
rooted and shot through the air. The
metal point pierced his chest near the
heart.
Evening star., 1934-01-28

day. when her guests were Mrs. Au-
gust Koehler. Mrs James Rogers and
Mrs. Lawrence Hopkinson.
Miss Emma Brown entertained at
luncheon and bridge Thursday. when
the guests were Mrs. Lillian Morrell.
Mrs Edith Cheatham, Mrs. Margaret
Craig, Mrs. Maud Graham, Mrs.
Charles Detmer, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs.
Louise Beckhoff. Mrs. Caywood, Mrs.
Fred Hessick, Mrs. Florence Davidson.
Mrs. Bertha Alexander, Mrs. Bessie
Smith, Mrs. Cora Corning. Mrs. Gladys
Foggo and Mrs. John Northrop.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
Lcndcn's No. l Taxi Man Dies.

Londons first taxicab driver, James
NJ Howe, has just died at the age Of IS.
A few months ago Lord Trenchard.
chief commissioner of metropolitan po-
lice, presented Howe No. l badge.
proving his claim to have driven the
first taxi in the city. At one time Howe
owned l3 hanson cabs and 80 horses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Major Edward White
 To Address Coylers
Former Commander of Local Legion Post to Be Prin- cipal Speaker in March on Defense Night Program

dents. Only Q few days ago 1t was announced that q special honor had been conferred upon him by the king of Italy. He is widely known throughout the United States and is very familiar with interesting problems and slde-lights on na- tional defense.
 Foilowing last evenings meeting preliminary plans were discussed by leaders of two divisions which will take part in an intensive mem. bership campaign. Wallace J. ln- glia was named chairman of a committee formed of past com manders of tho post. which will Tho other division will be headed by Lieutenant James J. Mulville, chairman of the membership com mittee, will direct q campaign which will be climaxed by elabo- rate public installation ceremonies.
 A committee consisting of Wal ter l.. Angle, Robert y. Birt. James r. Gill, Arthur Marston and Ellia Phelan was named to make ar- rangements for the organization of "Sons of Legion" organization in Waterbury. It is a junior American Legion outfit in which sons of le- gionnaires will become charter members. Several junior posts have already been established in Gen. necticut.
 Following the adjournment of the meeting a delegation of 26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
NEW DECISION ON FOOD COMMODITIES
Received Here From Hart ford To-day By Robert
 F. Birt

A new decision on the distribu- ton of food commodities was re- caiyed here today from Hartford by Robert F. plrt, who Is acting aa local administrator of the vet erans' state fund. Tn the future application for commodities . vet eran must first produce a copy of his honorable discharge andA then show heed of additional reflex due to sickness or unusual expenses. The fact that veteran is employ ed by the CWA or the PWA is not sufficient to warrant additional help in the form of commodities.
 Each case is to be regarded as an individual project and the fed eral authorities intend to hold the Hartford office of the state fund administration as well as Mr BiFt strictly accountable for the obeer- vance of the requirements.
 Grants of pork, butter. coal and flour are being distributed to needy veterans. Yesterday noon hour the local office suspended business un- der tnNtructi0na and awaited untII this morning for the latest decis' ion.
 About e5 veterans have been drawing food and fuel allowances, but as the new orders now provide every veteran Is not eligible and only in the stress of circunnatances will he receive help. More detailed instructions will be given to future applicants. Some confusion has existed heretofore in this particu lar matter and veterans leaders are anxious to have all ex-eervice men acquainted with the detaiis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
WOMEN VOTERS
 ENJOY MEETING
Mrs Robert BeI6t, Mrs Bowman, and Mrs JOh
 ReardOn Speak
WATERTOWN
COFFespondent--A. R. Deland Phone WateFtOwn 800

The League of Women Voters met yesterday at the home of Mrs \ Harlin Sexton. Mrs Robert Belht spoke on "Nationality of Children" Mrs Henry Bowman. chairman of the department of economic well fare, described the workings of the womens bureau. the bureau ot home economies and the federal trade commission, appropriations for the support. of which the league is working.
 Mrs John Reardon, chairman of the department of international CO., operation to prevent war, spoke on why the league is working for tn- l ternational agreements controltng the manufacture and shipping of arms and for entrance of the U. 5. into the world court. Mrs Walter Berry, president of the league, reported that the Wa. tertown league had sent letters to Congressman Gosg and Congress man Bakewell. asking them to op. pose the proposed cut from the budget estimate of the U. $. em- ployment service.
 Mrs John Beach. chairman of the department of efficiency in gOv- ernment told of the need for g con- stitutional amendment to provide for giving residents of the District ! of Columbia the right to vote for president and to have the same representation as a state in con' gresS.
 Mrs Harlin Sexton. chairman of tho department of child welfare, reported on the present status of the child labor amendment which has been ratified by 20 states. | Mrs s. Kellogg Plume gave a re- port on the activities of the cen tral relief committee.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Colin Barrett. The subject to be discussed will be '"Thc District Court Plan."
 Delphians Meet
 Seidu Delphian society met yes- terday afternoon at the home of Mrs Fletcher Judson. Mrs Edgar Norton gave readings from Green Pastures"; readings from "John Browns Body" were given by Mrs William R. Cook; Booker T. Washington's solution of the negrc problem was given by Mrs Seymour Smith and "The New South was given by Mrs John Beach. Briefs
 | Miss Edith Robinson of Terry vllle visited friends in town TO. gently.
 Bowling Results The Cardinals won two games and St Johns won ono game Sun. day afternoon at the Community bowling alleys. Gotta bowled high single of 129 and Roberts bowled high three of 335. St Johns team won high game and were higE team.
 The Princeton team won tive games from the Cardinals Monday evening. Christopher bowled high single of 12S and Roberts bowled high three of 351. Princeton won high game and were high team.
 Basketball Tonight The Princeton A. A. basketball team will play in the local high school gym tonight. As their op- ponents Manager Jim Kellty has secured the New Haven Community Five headed by the popular Eddie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
Fair Apportionnlent
 Sought By Macdonald
Asks Senators to Assist in Changing Law Which
 Sends Money to Sparsely Populated States

Another "joker'' in the bill Com. mIsisoner Macdonald says exists in Section [ which nullifes the provl. sion made in previous emergency federal aid acts for repayment of appropriated money by the states over . period of years. Under the act approved December 20, 1880. 3s0. 100000 was appropriated with the provision that the sum so ad. vanced be reimbursed to the fed- oral government over . period of i've years commencing with the fiscal year 1888. Twenty per cent of each states share was to be rec paid from its regular federal aid appropriation each year. This provision was carried out in the first year, and one-fifth of the money returned to tho federal gov- ernment. Under the emergency relief and construction act of 1932. an additional @120,000,000 was ap- portioned among the states with the same requirements, but tho repayment of this and of the pre- vious $80,000,000. except for the 20 per cent already repaid, was de- ferred until 1887. Section of the bill now pending would make 1t unnecessary for the states to repay any of this &200.O00,000 of the 1880 and 1883 acts, except that money already refunded. This makes an outright gift to the states of approximately $184,000,000 which amount has been distributed under the Ia Ia la basis. so the less populated states again benefit. Of this money Connecticut receives an outright per capita grant of "A cents hile Nevada, at the other extreme, got a gift of $26.5S per capital.
 Commissioner Macdonald fur ther shows that from 1916 to 1883 Nevada which has to provide high ways for a population of 91,058 has received in federal aid $23,8e5,174 while Connecticut which must build roads for a population of 1,606.:03 has received only $12,- Al, ,404.
 The lame inequitles apply to many other western and southern states in a lesser degree. In many of these states, roads for four teen-foot width with little more ~ oatAtANtH6 oi V sufficient to meet the requirements of traffic, while in tho east costly highwa s anywhere from twenty to forty feet wide, built of concrete eight inches thick or of other hardy materials. are necessary.
 Likewise, Connecticut's propor- ton Of the unemployed Is far greater than that of many of the western and southern states. q fact which would make the dis tribut.on on the basis of popuia- ton the only fair method. Even with the slight concession made in the MIRA, Connecticut received only $13.14. per gainful worker unemployed as against Nevada's $369,30. In fact. the commits sioner states that he doubts If some of the !estern and southern states whose population is not great will be able to find available labor to utilize the share of federal aid they would receive under the split by-thirds method of allotment.
 With his letters to the Connects cut senators and representatives and the highway officials of other states. Commissioner Macdonald enclosed series of six charts which carry. the statistical details concerning the apportionment Of highway federal aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

"National Defense Night" will be Frank Coyle post. American Les zion. at their meeting in March. with Major Edward White of New Haven as the guest speaker. Navy Night" is expected to be held in the near future with a view of pro noting a series of monthly meet. ings to be featured by prominent speakers.
 Major White is g former com- mander of Corp Coyle post. He subsequently, became leader of the FIDAC, the international order or veterans. and in his tour ot Europe was decorated by kings and presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-07
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, reb.e 7- (uP)-weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island anS cnm,iyusS c.SIGy sGnsIht esIa
 Connecticut - Partly cloudy to- night. Thursday fair and continu. ed cold. Minimum temperature to. morrow about eight above.