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Evening star., 1937-02-20
The French Ambassador.

Arrival OF new French Ambassador
is always an addition to the Washington
diplomatic corps Of more than ordinary
interest. That is particularly the case in
the person Of the envoy who has Just
taken up his duties here, not only because
of his own distinguished background, but
on account Of the important Franco
American affairs to which he is called
upon to devote himself. M. Georges
Bonnet, who succeeds the accomplished
and esteemed M. Andre de Laboulaye,
comes to the United States after long
and notable public career. Though still
on the sunny side of fifty, he has been
member Of no fewer than eleven differ
ent French cabinets, in three of which
he held the portfolio of finance minister
AS minister Of commerce he negotiated
last years Franco-American reciprocal
trade agreement.
M. Bonnet has been enormously de-
scribed as special ambassador" appar-
emily because he is member of Parlia-
ment and under French law cannot hold
an appointive Office for more than six
months. The presumption is that his
tour OF duty here will be extended if he
contrives to lay the foundations for con-
structive development of Franco Amer
ican relations especially in the economic
sphere. Possibilities in that field include
not only the prolongation Of the trade
pact, but also the reopening of conversa-
tions respecting Frances $4,000, ,000, 900
debt to the United States. Ambassador
Bonnet embarks upon his diplomatic
mission fortified by intimate acquaintance
with the practical conditions with which
he will now come to grips. He is certain
to find President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hull favorably inclined toward renewal
of the commercial agreement and to
encounter no less cordial spirit of Coop
Grafton with regard to continued united
effort among the London, Paris and
Washington governments in the realm Of
currency stabilization.
The war debt is more ticklish issue
Ever since the Blum ministry took Office
last June, there have been intermittent
indications that France is anxious to rid
herself of the stigma of default. Paris
has long been aware of the United
States readiness to listen to any debat-
able propositions which debtor nations
care to submit. If it should fall to
M. Bonnets lot to pave the way for an
acceptable Franco-A American readjust-
ment, he will contribute substantially to
a strengthening of the ties of affection
and mutual interest that unite the two
republics. The American people have a
sympathetic understanding Of Frances
international problems and perils. They
admire the courage and determination
with which the Paris government is con-
fronting them. In that spirit Washing
ton bids Ambassador Bonnet cordial
welcome and bespeaks for him fruitful
mission.
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No man with any respect for himself
ought to want to get what he wants"
by any such means. Even If such rules"
were sure fire." as they are not, he would
have proper pride in not utilizing them.
They are craven rules, for craven men.
Nobody ought to want to be anything
other than he is, in respect to all such
matters. To get along with others is
desirable, If it can be done naturally,
but If there Is something about one
which is not bad for the self, then if it
happens to be bad for others, why, that
is their fault and the natural person
would not change jot to suit them
better.
All heroes are built on this plan. And
lesser men who desire to be true to
themselves-an old saying which ought
to mean something-may be heroes in
their own eyes by no more arduous pro-
cess than refraining from trying to please
others all the time. To want to please
others all the time is a bad sign.
So If you are thinking about some
thing or other, and pass by an acquaint-
ance without speaking to him
And he mentions 1t later, with a hurt
expression in his eyes
Do not feel too upset about it, Prob
ably the experience will be good for him
1t will make him realize that your pleas
ant greeting is something not thrown
around like circulars on front steps.
No one feels glad to get one of those
circulars. If they are looked at, it is
only with a perfunctory interest. One
may wonder, slightly, why any one would
put good money into them. Then one
forgets them entirely.
Too ready greetings are not exactly
In that class, of course, but surely they
are aiming in that direction.
Even If one secretly resents the fact
that you may have looked right at him
without speaking, he will get over it in
time.
Every one has had the experience of
suddenly feeling that something Is all
wrong with the world.
Previously the morning has been elo-
rious, the air fine, the breakfast good,
the spirits and mentality at their highest
and keenest-
Now suddenly something is wrong. and
one does not know exactly what it is.
It may be an oncoming cold" but
it may be nothing more than a real or
fancied slight visited upon one a short
time before
Perhaps it did not register" at the
time, but it has been sinking in, it gets
IN its work, and now it crops out at last.
Most humans. "thin-skinned" or other
wise, are always looking for Sights, and
usually finding them. There is no escap-
ing them. 1t would do no good not to
expect them. They are everywhere, be-
cause we are humans. Even the animals
feel them, and to that extent are human,
too.
One should not hesitate to give Sights.
If their delivery is not malicious, nor
really intentional, for they help the
other build his armor of resistance against
larger and more surly insults which are
sure to come.
Every person who is passed up" and
not spoken TO by some absent minded
one who was looking right at him"
ought to thank the other for good deed,
not hold it against him.
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until she withdraws her objections to
Mr.. Lewis as the father Of the sit-down.
The choice between these methods is
left to the wise decision of those on
the actual scene of battle. But one
precaution should be taken at the out
set. The Governor of Virginia should
be asked to send the National Guard to
Alexandria and to preserve order while
the sit-down protestants against the
project Of visiting the home Of q sit
downer win their battle.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

The human mind is being called to
range from revelation of wonders under
the microscope to the telescope magnifi-
cences of starry space. Psychopathic
experts are expressing strange opinions
and it would not be surprising if theory
were developed that certain manifesto
tions Of confusion were due to the de-
mand on finite intelligence, more or less
oficial, that makes it try to think of too
many things at once.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

A suggestion arises in the Maryland
Legislature that roads be built by con-
vict labor. The privilege Of useful occu-
patton is relief to the convict. The
thought Of prison labor has often been
rendered odious by contractors who, by
devious methods, acquire the privilege
of peddling 1t.
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Canadian Finance.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
Now it is proposed to incorporate the
quintuplets. And when they grow little
older, some bright young Canadian prob
ably will want to form a holding COM
pany for them.
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A Rhyme at Twilight
by
Gertrude brooke Hamilton
Ny Lady.

My Lady. -
How often I have watched her as she
came r--..
With swift, expectant step, that swept
her on .-. -
As if by radiant impulse. And. the same
Ardent look on her face. Her eyes upon
The moving panorama of the town;
Keen, questing eyes; yet shadowed eyes
as well; --....s
Shadows that hid deep in their liquid
brown a
Yet on her pure lips failed to cast thei.
spell.
Her graceful hands were nervous, fine
and long. s-,.4
A dreamer's hands; that matched her
glass-spun hair -.- 49, Z
And carriage, proud, impatient Of the
throng -. &C - -.
Ijogedto towateh her eome. ray LADY, fairl
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Some economists might favor the idea
Of reducing the number of men on the
Supreme Bench to seven with the thought
that a 4-to-3 opinion would be less ex-
pensive to the taxpayers than an s-to-7
division in a group Of fifteen.
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Shooting Stars.
Problematical Remainder.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

Problematical Remainder.
Sometimes a thought of gloom arrives
Which leaves us all bereft.
Yet joys again will cheer our lives
If there are any left.
Flood thoughts keep us Ill at ease,
But we shall greet again
The blossoming fields and rustling trees
If any still remain.
The honored men of days gone by
In vain on them we'll call
If literary vandals try
To scandalize them all.
And while we show increasing skill,
In plain, cold methods deft,
Well cherish our ideals still
II we have any left.
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A Subtle Satisfaction.

do you enjoy the lectures that Euro
pean men and women deliver in this
country?"
VERY much" answered Miss Cayenne.
"They are not always complimentary"
"That doesn't matter. They prove
at least that we have managed somehow
to get ourselves on their minds"
Evening star., 1937-02-20

It would be trife depicting to the
American sense of patriotic dignity to
find plans for remodeling the United
States Supreme Court resolving them
selves into another complicated discus
sion of an old-age pension plan.
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Remembering the Forgotten

From the Pontiac tMich) Press.
An Alabama Representative wants the
Federal Government to collect per cent
of the bets on horses, tax calculated to
return $4,000, 900 year. Eventually the
Government gets around ts all forgotten
men.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

A statistical survey shows that Wash
ington, D. c., spends more money at
beauty shops than any other large city.
However close to political brawls lady
may reside she never surrenders her
right to feminine charm.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

During the campaign Senator Norris
sang sweetly. Charles A. Dana boasted
of q mythical office cat which many
lyrical contributor resented as having
eaten the canary.
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The Ultimate Triumvirate.

From the Arkansas City Traveller.
1t may be that, after the tumult and
shouting have died away, we shall have
in this country three basic branches of
the Government-the executive, the ex-
ecutive and the executive.
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Unwelcome Idleness.

Doesn't your doctor ever tell you you
ought to take long vacation?"
YES" answered Senator Sorghum. Il
don't mind so long as only the doctor
says it. What I'm afraid of is that at
some of these elections the voters will
get the same ideas into their heads"
Evening star., 1937-02-20

Folks don't 'preciate what dey gifts
free" said Uncle Eben. de neighbors
started scoldin' cause 7 done resumed
practicin' on de old banjo I made
'em pay foh de privilege of dancin' to
de tunes an now dey applauds regular
and abundant"
Evening star., 1937-02-20

There will be much disclosure Of in
teresting material If of1cials in retire.
ment decide to employ their leisure in
writing best sellers"
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Sure to Entertain.

The motion picture brings us Joy,
For, if you do not like the show,
The literature it will employ
For boosting never will prove slow.
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European Censorship.

From the Fond Du Lac Commonwealth.
Denial and confirmation continue to
come from the usual sources Of censor
ship in European countries.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

Many old questions are being discussed.
Even the resumption Of specie payment
may be dug up from the political past.
Evening star., 1937-02-20
An otbsr states and Canada,
Member Of ths Associated Press.

=. The Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled TO
scs Use fos repIbiieaticn OF al new dispatche: e
paper and also the local news published herein
All rights Of publication Of special dispatches
herein are also reserved.
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When?

From the Connellsville Courier.
When will the "old men" in the Senate
be asked to retire O. resign?
Evening star., 1937-02-20

Trailers may make it necessary to ar
range for public school system on
wheels.
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Precedence.

The rights of precedence we learn
Must be observed in everything.
The snowbird has to have his turn
Before the mocking bird can sing.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

Jud Tunkins says if there should be
a next war" there will probably be
another after that. Theaters of war
will then seem like some of the much
smaller theaters. where the performance
mentioned with greatest disapproval
manages to get the most encores.
Evening star., 1937-02-20

Many may toll to make resplendent
robes" said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town. when the task is completed 1t
seems small compared to that of finding
one worthy to wear them"
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Rate by Mail-PayabIe in Advance.

Maryland and virgins
Evening star., 1937-12-25

M. johnson. daughter Of LAM Com.
missioner Fred w. johnson, Interior
Department, will be hostess. Joseph
Lea Ward, son Of Maj. Joseph q.
Ward, U. 8. M. c., will act a. host.
Cadets to Hold Dance.
Cadets Of Virginia Polytechnic In
stitute, Blacksburg, Va, will hold their
annual Christmas dance at the Ken
nedy-Warren at 10 pm. Tuesday. with
music by Northup Church and his or.
chestra. Arrangements for the dance
were made by cadets whose homes are
IN the District and nearby Virginia
before the holiday recess. B. s. Ber-
kaW, class president, issued an invita-
ton to students Of other colleges and
universities to join the cadets at the
hop. Tickets will be available at the
kennedy-Warren.
The District Of Columbia Chapter Of
the Knights Of Columbus will hold its
annual Christmas party for orphans At
the T1voli Tneater at 10 am. Tuesdsv
Among those on the program win be
the Knights Of Columbus Boys Band :;
Henry Nestor, the singing cop"; the
Police Boys Club tumblers and other
acts; Frank Portillo, the clown; the
Police Quartet, and entertainers from
the studio of James Mulroe. Gordon
Hlttenmark will be master Of cere-
monies. Orphans from every orphan
age and institution in the District will
be guests. Transportation will be pro-
vided through courtesy of the Capital
Transit Co. and the Washington Ro-
tary Club.
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bulbs, a number Of which popped
loudly when struck by the cold rain,
the President pressed the switch on
a box which has been used Is years
for the ceremony and hundreds Of
lights glowed on the living tree
Chimes sounded. giving the radio mes
sage to the Nation that the tree had
been lighted and signalling the light
ing of similar trees in all parts Of
the country.
At the moment the President
touched the button $50 trees we're
lighted in the alleys of the city. Spon-
sored by the Women's Council of the
Washington Federation of Churches.
the occasion was featured by sermons
Of the city's ministers, delivering the
Christmas message to hundreds who
stood bareheaded in the rain.
Previous to the lighting, the young
peoples groups of the churches had
left toys and gifts in each alley dwell
ing.
Carols by Schola Cantorum.
hlUtT tlle FTeSlQellt lldQ Tedu Ills
message, a group of familiar carols
was sung by the Schola Cantorum.
Maestro Arturo Papalardo directing
There was an incidental solo by Henry
Nestor police aide to Commissioner
Melvin c. Hazen. and a cornet solo
by Principal Musician Winfred Kemp
of the Marine Band. The ceremonies
closed with benediction by the Very
Rev. Michael j. Ready.
There are five lonely women here
to every lonely male who disnkes his
plight at Christmas time, according
to the books of Robert Kehl. maitre
d'hotel at the Shoreham Hotel The
estimate is based on reservations for
the Strangers Dutch Treat Christmas
Brunch today-a brunch, Of course,
being combined breakfast and
luncheon.
The brunch business Is by way Of
being get-together for away-from-
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Christmas
Continued From First Page.)

brotherhood there must be the BASH
ing of heads"
You are all for good will to men,
but you want to note very many eX-
ceptions," the clergyman complained.
And I am still hoping and praying
that in the great love of God the final
seal of interdiction must not be put
on even one. You may laugh at me.
but right now I am worrying about
how Christmas came to Judas Is
CARROT"
Points to Text at Random.
The dominic. the story went on.
reached for his Bible, opended it at
random. pointed. with his eyes closed,
at the page. He asked his friend to
read the lines to which he pointed.
They were these: Then Judas, which
betrayed Him. answered and said,
Master. is it II? He said unto him,
Thou has said"
The President read on:
MY friend frowned, but then he
looked at me in triumph. Now
remember. My hand is not as steady
as it used to be. You should have
taken the lower part of my finger and
not the top. Read the 9th verse
It is not an eighth of an inch away.
Read what it says
And I read. And He took the cup.
and gave thanks, and gave it to
them saying. Drink We all Of it,
+" Mark that! cried the old man
exultantly. Not even to Judas, the
betrayer. was the wine of life denied.
I can preach my Christmas sermon
now, and my text will be, Drink We
all of it, Good will toward men
means good will to every last son of
God. Peace on earth means peace to
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selS sprouts, glace sweet potatoes.
new peas, cranberry sauce, salad a
Ia Local 7s1. petit fours, coffee, mints
and fruit cake.
Southeast Tree Dedicated.
A delegation Of members of the
Southeast Business Mems Associa-
ton, headed by President Clarence
F. Donohoe, assembled at Seventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
this morning to dedicate the associa-
tion's second annual community
Christmas tree. The Police Boys
Club Band played and there was a
Santa Claus to pass out candy end
small gifts to the children of the
neighborhood. The tree will be light
ed each evening during the holiday
season.
At the Salvation Army Temple, sos
E street NV. two entertainments
were held yesterday, the afternoon
party featured by a visit of Lady
Lindsay. wife Of the British Ambassa-
dor, and the night fete attended by
more than 1000 children.
Lady Lindsay, substituting for Mrs.
Roosevelt, who is spending the holi-
day with her daughter in Seattle, de-
livered the first Of $50 food baskets
which went to the underprivileged.
The party in the evening was the
occasion for the children receiving
toys and dolls. Music was furnished
by the band.
Volunteers of American Party.
At the Volunteers Of America party
at Thomson School, Twelfth and l.
streets NV, were approximately 1900
persons. gathered for the program
arranged by the Community Center
Department. Mrs. Cordell Hull gave
away the first Of 900 baskets Of food.
Two hundred children were taken to
the Hahn Shoe Store and fitted with
shoes.
The Acacia Mutual Life Insurance
Co. employees yesterday held their an
nual Christmas party at the firms
office building, 81 Louisiana avenue
NV, climaxing the fete by sending
out 100 baskets to needy families in
the District.
The Acacia Choir, composed of 10
boys and eight girls. was presented for
the first time, singing several WE'LL
known Christmas hymns and carols.
Members Of the group were Ida Eveler.
Polly Sniffen, Thelma Rice. Bobby
Tatspaugh, Gertrude Kluge, Barbara
Joseph. Frances Tatspaugh, Dorothy
Luckett. Jesse Nussear, Albert Solo,
mon, Wallace Bidelman, Bill Claspy.
Samuel Boyd, Robert Gore, Nathan
Clark, Bruce Bryan and Burton Lang
henry.
William Montgomery, president of
Acacia, delivered his annual Yuletide
message.
The annual Christmas dance of the
1ota Theta Sorority will be held to-
night at the New Colonial Hotel
Friendship House is making prepa-
rations for Junior Boys Christmas
party at the new settlement house
619 D street Sc, from 7:3o to 9
pm. Monday. Lee Brabash of the
YIN. c. A. will be master of cere-
monies. There will be teats of magic
by Ralph Mittendorf, music by Ward
Duvall. accordionist and singer. and
numbers by Joseph King, ventrilo-
quist; Vincent del Cara, Mexican
gultarist, and Miss Rena Cournyns
dancing pupils.
The Washington Club of George
town University will hold its annual
Christmas dance at 10 pm. Monday
IN the PoWhatan Hotel. Miss June
Evening star., 1937-12-25

much war as regular machine-gun
squad"
The idea is to truck the carrier up
near the line of battle, unload ia
two-man job with the use of ramps
and send it darting in and out Of the
fight or to let it run ammunition to
non-mobile machine guns.
Its like this" said Corpl. Berry.
you're the enemy; now watch"
He dropped prone on the padded
bed of the machine and took the lever
like tiller in one hand. He held the
other ready to feed ammunition to
his gunner, lying beside him, and used
his feet to accelerate or brake the
motor
With a twist, he swung the midget
up a bank out of the highway and
went swerving across the brushy. gull
lied hill to disappear in the high grass.
Then he came shaking back
At hundred yards, in sparse grass
Evening star., 1937-12-25

Plate, peace to the thieves on the
cross and peace to Iscariot.'
Il was glad. for he had found
Christmas, and I saw by his face that
once more he heard the voice Of the
herald angels"
The President closed with simple
Merry Christmas and a very happy
New Year" to all his listeners.
Marine Band Plays.
The Lafayette Park ceremonies be-
gan with half hour of Christmas
music by the Marine Band, Capt. Tay-
lor Branson leading. The presiden-
tial party arrived by automobile from
the White House and got out in the
light rain. while guard of honor of
brigade officers of the Washington
High School Cadets and a picked de-
tachment Of Girl Scouts saluted.
The invocation was by the Rev.
Russell J. Clinchy, and Senator
Thomas. Democrat, OF Oklahoma pre-
sided. Senator Thomas pointed out
that the custom OF setting up a
public Christmas tree" in Washing
ton dated back to 1850. when a tree
was placed in the White House and
the public was invited to visit the
scene. This is the fifteenth time the
national community Christmas tree
has been lighted, Senator Thomas
pointed out. Three Presidents and a
Vice President have participated in
the annual ceremony. he said. Presi-
dent Roosevelt having lighted the tree
four times.
Greetings Of the people of Wash
ington to the President were voiced
by Vernon McKinstry, Troop 2ol. Boy
Scouts of America. In the absence
of Mrs Roosevelt, the President S
daughter-in law. Mrs. James Roose-
welt. received the greetings of Betsy
Ellen Smith, Troop 68. Girl Scouts
of the District of Columbia.
Amid the blinking of flashlight
Evening star., 1937-12-25

BY the Associated Press.
|ORT BENNING, Ga, Dec. as
l. The Army, with touch OF
pride, showed off today its
4 brand-new two-man gang-a
knee-high motor-truck in which a
pair Of machine gunners do the work
of eight
Officially, the vest-pocket warmaker
is known as the HOWE machine-gun
carrier, for its designer, Capt. Robert
G. Howie.
1t looks like a little metal raft on
balloon wheels, with a stock midget
automobile motor hung on the real
for motive power and a .30-calibeI
machine gun mounted at the front.
Corpl. Berry w. Russell. who dem
onstrated its efficiency with the all
of proud parent, grinned, 1T doesn',
offer much more target than couple
of soldiers crawling on their bellies
and it'll let 'em make Just about as
Evening star., 1937-12-25
ANNAPOLIS CAROlERS
SING IN DRILLING RAIN
Gov. and Mrs. Nice Entertain
Band, Choir and Firemen After
Celebration.

BY the Associa ted Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 25.-Sev-
eral hundred persons gathered before
the Government House in a drizzling
rain last night to join in the singing
OF Christmas carols.
The Naval Academy Band played a
program of Christmas music, then the
choir OF st. Anne's Protestant Episco-
pal Church started caroling. From
time to time the crowd joined in.
Gov. and Mrs. Harry w. Nice and
their house guests were among the
singers. Afterward, the Nices enter
tained the band, the choir and fire.
men at buffet supper. A foodlisht
on fire truck lighted up the scene
OF the singing
The mansion was gayly decorated,
with candles in every window. Seven
teen trees in the yard were decorated
with colored lights.