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Evening star., 1937-12-17
Cosmos Club.

OO0duO0 OluD.
Dear Sir:
"Have you written . column On Don
AID Culross PeAttie's An Almanac for
Moderns'?"
1T not, you should do 70. and call
attention to the best American nature
writing since Thoreau's.
"Peattie's book has substance, sci-
ence, biography, observation, philosophy,
beauty and charm.
Compared with 1t, Burroughs writ
ings seem rather thin.
10. Q; p"
Mr.. Peattie called attention to himself
in The Star for several years by writing
nature observations somewhat resem-
bling those in his almanac.
That Mr.. Peattie was, and Is. proud Of
his contribution to the local press may
be witnessed In who's Who in America," !"
in which he sets forth his service for this
paper.
He wrote the observations while en-
ployed in the Department Of Agriculture.
Probably only q few readers, compara-
lively speaking, realized that within .
few years Mr.. Peattie was to come out
with several best sellers and be nation
ally acclaimed.
No doubt there are some who, reading
! the almanac, and its followers, do not
realize that they are by the same hand
as wrote those few paragraphs daily
they read with such satisfaction before
he became famous.
The beauty of all writing done with
sincerity and truth Is that 1t appeals to
some readers with q particular convic-
ton.
And this, happily, whether it is great"
or not.
Just what is great writing the world
does not yet know, unless it Is that body
of material which has survived over
period Of time.
1t is probably true that the reading
world has never let die willingly any
really great work.
Several years ago Charles Dickens
Life of Christ" was published for the
first time, many years after the great
novelist's death.
While the little book has its moments
1t is not great book, by any standards Of
judgment.
Still. 1t is sincere work, and has its
place in the shelf
4
John Burroughs was a writer whose
material has peculiar appeal to many
readers.
His way Of putting things, too, seems to
strike particularly certain readers, who
ind in him great satisfaction.
He lived and wrote before the modern
way of thinking and doing things made
its appeal to the mass mind.
Donald Peattie had the advantage Of
coming along during the night club era,
and Of being able to assimilate some
thing Of the conciseness which the age
demands.
Hence his book, including that first
almanac, his Green Laurels," and his
story of Audubon. have been accepted
widely both by the younger readers,
children Of the age, and such oldsters as
are striving heroically to understand
how the age functions.
1t still remains to be seen whether
Peattie's writings will live as long as
Burroughs.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

Mysterious disappearances have be-
come so commonplace that one Of the
obvious duties Of present civilization Is
to encourage all those engaged in its
promotion to dispense with mysteries and
proceed on lines Of candor.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

The American Government should not
be looked upon as intrusive in desiring
to hear personally from the head Of the
japanese government regarding the fate
Of the Panay. The time for assumptions
of dignifed seclusion has passed.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

It may not be easy to make the Japa-
nese fully aware of what has been going
on in the world until they can be rid Of
the idea that radio Is communicating
with certain reservations based on
favoritism.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

A good dog tried to make himself at
home in Greenbelt and discovered that
arithmetic had nothing to do with
natural human affection for friendly
canine. One thing Marylanders like
about him is that he cannot be "doped'
like a horse that has been selected for q
fictitious performance.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

Telegraphers regret the business COM
plications introduced by radio operations
but are unable to correct them without
an appeal to simple humanity as well as
to complicated efforts to establish a new
system.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

In educating himself for contacts with
current civilization it should occur to
the Emperor Of Japan that nations may
wish to compliment him to the extent of
regarding him as plain fellow mortal.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

When Finland goes over the books the
world becomes aware Of the proud salts
faction that may be derived from an
honorable regard for simple arithmetic.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
A Booklet on
Weight Control.

This publication shows the relation of
foods to weight, and how to control your
weight without using medicines. trick
diets, or apparatus. 1t contains 80 pages
of fact and common sense, telling in
plain way about vitamins, calories, pro-
teins, carbohydrates, and all the other
food essential terms, and reducing-the
scientific facts in everyday language.
Includes menus for weight increase or
decrease. Order your copy today. Incloss
ten cents to cover cost and handling.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Cats Are Like That.
Fort WAYNE Nexs-sentinel.

FROM the l6rt WAYNE NeWs-Sentinel.
The tail Of the British lion is being
frequently twisted, but 1t must be re-
membered that the lion is cat, and
that cats frequently toy with their prey
before devouring them.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Gone for Good.
From the Indianapolis News.

FROM the Indianapolis News.
Reports from Moscow say that several
high Soviet officials have disappeared,
but it probably isn't worth while to hold
their jobs open for them till they get
back.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Back to Normal.
From the Kalamazoo Gazette.

From the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Now that Rheims Cathedral has been
restored and Germany has signed new
treaty guaranteeing Belgiums neutral
ity, Europe is right back where it was
In 1914
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Humor Practically Applied.

"You have a fine sense Of humor."
II need it," answered Senator Sorg-
hum. "The only way can hope to get
away from certain embarrassments Is
by laughing them or"
Jud Tunkins says the farmer wants
relief, but 50 do some Of the boys who
followed the stock ticker instead of the
plow.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
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Evening star., 1937-12-17

reader can get the ans.oer to any
question OF tact by ,Drittno The Evening
Star Information Bureau. Frederic J.
HasSfn, director, Washington, D. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
q. How large Is the site Of the 1850
Worlds Fair to be held In San Fran.
cisco?-F. M.
A. It is about mile square.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
All-Americans.

From the Omaha World-Herald.
There are so many all-American teams
that every player, sooner or later, will
find a spot for himself.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Pleasant Priority.

The Christmas Carol comes once more
To minds contented.
I'm glad they found the tunes before
Jazz was invented!
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Flowing Material. i.

FROM the TToy IN. II RECORD.
A farm bill Of some $4,000 words would
convince the farmers that they have
something to plow under.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Japanese Memory.

From the Cleveland News.
A note Of weakening was detected in
the latest apologies from Japan. She
practically confessed that she remem-
A1rod the incident.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Vociferati0n.

In politics he made his way.
His influence grew strong.
Though he had nothing much to say,
He said It loud and long.
Evening star., 1937-12-17
Nirht Final Editien

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Collection made At the end Of each month or
each week. Orders may be sent By mail or tels.
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Evening star., 1937-12-17
ColdIy Calculating.

COIdIy CAlcuIattng.
"He writes long letter every day9"
eyes," said Miss Cayenne.
"And yet you refuse to marry him2"
"Of course. A man who devotes so
much time to letter writing cannot pos
sibly have time to develop much earning
capacity"
Evening star., 1937-12-17

'Men seek riches" said Hi Ho, the sage
of Chinatown, hoping for admiration
and attain only envy"
Evening star., 1937-12-17
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Evening star., 1937-12-17

Experience teaches" said Uncle Eben.
''but years Of experience ain taught me
how to pick winners Ia hoss races"
Evening star., 1937-12-17

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Evening star., 1937-12-17

9. Please describe the Mayo cariIlon.-
M. G..
A. Mayo Clinic tower has q carlton Of
23 bells. the largest weighing tons, the
smallest 1853 pounds; the clapper of each
bell weighs Lie Of the weight OF the bell.
James j. Drummond, administrator Of
Worren Hospital, Is carillonneur. Con-
certs are given three times week, last
ing one-half hour. Six bells can be
played at one time-two with each hand,
and two with the feet.
Evening star., 1937-12-17

@. What is the Bund party2-T. K.
A. Nazis in America have an organ
ization known as the German-American
Bund. 1t is said to be Fascist in attitude
and inveighs against Jews, Catholics and
Negroes.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Community Chest
Group to Meet
Friday

THE opening guns of the tenth ami
versary campaign of the Com
munity' Chest will be fred with the
calling to order OF the Special Assign
ments Committee, which will take
place on Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the Sulgrave Club.
Many who were with the original
campaign 10 years ago have indica I'd
their willingness to make this the
greatest campaign Of all, =.
The committee Is headed by Mr..
Richard Hinson, who has as his vice
chairman Mr.. Frederick Bradley.
Among the women who will serve on
Mr.. Hinson's committee are: Mrs.
James Clement Dunn, Mrs. Dean
Acheson, Mrs. George Angus Garrett,
Mrs. Charles Carroll Cover, jr.; Mrs.
G. Tinsley Garnett, Mrs. Philip o.
Coffin, Mrs. Wallach Merriam, Mrs.
Charles Goldsmith, Mrs. Fedora Jonas
Lewis, Mrs. Gustav Ring, Mrs. Wilson
Compton, Mrs. Rudolph Max Kauff-
mann, Mrs. l.. E. Harris, Mrs. Hutch
I. Cone, Mrs. William P. MacCracken,
Mrs. c. Carroll Morgan, Mrs. Andrew
Saul, Mrs. David S. Barry, Mrs. Sidney
JTaliaferro, Mrs. Reginald Huidekoper,
Mrs. Robert v. Fleming, Mrs. Pearsona
Rust, Mrs. Walter Distler, Mrs. John
w. Guider Mrs. Frederick De G. Faust,
Mrs. George Scriven and Mrs. Joseph
Hines.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Weddings of Yesterday;
Miss MathesOn Bride
Marries Mr.. Edward F. Randolph.
Miss Leila Warner Rucker
And MIR. Porter Wed.

MORE than usual interest in old residential circles in
Washington and nearby Virginia the wedding Of Miss
~ Margaret Maheson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Malcolm
Matheson to Mr. Edward Fairfax Randolph of Washington Of
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin OFaon Randolph of Mwood Va which
took place yesterday afternoon o'clock wellington
residence of the brides parents the Mount Vernon Memorial
Highway
The performed by the Right Rev Msgr Edward
Buckley In the families large reception
followed White chrysanthemums mingled with smlax
formed the setting the ceremony guests assembled
harp and violin selections given
In Marriage
Her
The bride given in marriage by her father She
lovely Of old Aencon fashioned along lines
with wide skirt sweeping fanlke The beauty the
emphasized by its simplicity the neclne fitting
and the long extending points
antique tafeta slip which brought out the
pattern Of the The bride double circular veil tued
Illusion ripping softly back from the tiny lace and
fastened high orange blossoms
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Notes of the Diplomats;
Several Returning
Ambassador and Nine. Troyanovsky
Arrive in New York Tuesday.
Party for Belgian Visitors.

ME Ambassador of the Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics
Nine Troyanovsky who passengers the Queen Mary
route to this country will be by the
Charge dAars of the Union and Nine Oumanky. Nine
Oumansky will to New York greet Tuesday
morning when the Queen Mary docks at 10 o'clock
Belgian
will entertain the members Of the Belgian competing
international horse show cocktail party Friday
The royal Italian Ambassador de suvich
will return tomorrow from brief motor trip in Virginia.
The Swedish Minister
Will Return This Week.
The Swedish Minister Nine Bostrom will
die Of the week from Worcester Mass where they
opening Of the Swedish Exhibition of
Macwhite wife Of the Irish Free
State will sail for this country Friday the New
Minister will meet her when she arrives October
Colombian Minister Lopez Baltimore
Sunday with their daughters Lopez are
students at Notre Dame The the three daughters
has been i'll there recuperatng shortly will
studies
Evening star., 1937-10-17
White House Announces
Reception and Dinner
Dates for Winter
First State Function December II.
Change in Order of Parties
Which Will Begin Earlier.
BY MARGARET HART.

signal for the opening of the official season in the Capital
Is sounded today with the Of program
receptions and dinners the Presidents The
tain will the functions Tuesday,
A. almost three earlier
last There material change the official schedule
OF events that listed take place this Winter the White
House from the of last Winter
and the number of receptions The only variation from last
years schedule which Sight, noticed in the order which
the parties listed to take place.
The first function will be the dinner to the
cabinet circle whereas the opened
ception to the diplomatic The other shifting
cedence the dinner to the Speaker the House
tves which last Winter the fourth function
and this season will be the next the closing eventh reception
to the Army and Navy
Much interest center around the the
made public today of the dinner the
the dinner also scheduled take
the Vice President Mr. Nance dropped
from the Of state events Mr.
all social
the only evening party he attended Whether
dinner honorng the Vice President will place
this Winter Is problemacal and time only will tell the story
will be remembered that last the President the
President mutually agreed to orego the they
to each other Perhaps the listing the
dent the Official White House festivities
President Franklin Deano Roosevelt Vice
Nance Garner this have mutually entertain
other II the social Washington
Evening star., 1937-10-17

olnner party we'll worth writing about.
The Vice President and Mrs Garner
are delightful hosts and while they
seldom entertain on q large scale,
their annual dinners to the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt have in years
past been marked with q brilliance
and elaborateness not often equaled
In the Nations Capital. Outstanding
talent for each of the dinners Mr..
and Mrs. Garner have given was
imported from afar to amuse the
guests and novel surprises were ar
ranged to set the guests as well as
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
in almost convulsive laughter.
The official White House season
will be considerably longer this VIM
ter than last, when the state func-
tions were crowded into the period
OF time between January and Feb
ruary 8. Opening December IA, the
season this year will not be brought
to a close until February II.
The second event on the program
this year-the diplomatic reception
will take place Thursday, December
16. This me-honored fete without
doubt is the most brilliant Of all the
state receptions. With over SO foreign
nations represented in the company
attending. many languages are heard
as the line of guests from all corners
of the globe pass through the state
suite to be received by the President
Of the United States and chatelaine
of the White House. While in recent
years, with. the falling of kingdoms,
there are few court uniforms in evi-
dence, on this occasion many Of the
military and naval aides attached to
embassies and legations don their dress
uniforms for this reception. With
the diplomatic hostesses, who are in
cidentally among the best dressed
women in Washington, attired in their
smartest evening gowns and wearing
costly jewels, the scene Is indeed one
OF splendor and interest.
The dinner to the Vice President
Continued on Page Dc, Column 5.)
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Count de Sartiges
Visits Capital.

The French Minister to Chile, Count
de Sartiges, is spending a short time
in Washington en- route to his post at
Santiago de Chile. Count de Sartiges
was counselor Of the embassy here for
some time preceding M. Jules Henry.
now Charge d'At1aires Of France.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Wife of El Salvador
President Guest.

The Minister Of u Salvador and
0enora de Castro will be hosts at
dinner tomorrow evening at the May
flower In compliment to Sonora Concha
de Martinez, wife Of the President Of
n Salvador, who Is arriving In WASH
ington this morning for . two-day
visit.
ssnorita Marina Martinez Is in this
country With her mother and will sail
With her on Saturday for El Salvador
They have been here for almost three
months, having spent the greater part
6 the time IN California.
Evening star., 1937-10-17

The bride carried rose point lace
handkerchief carried by her paternal
grandmother, Mrs. w. ]. Matheson, at
her marriage, and prayer book Of
mother of pearl, which was gift
from her maternal grandmother, Mrs.
L. H. Culbertson. A shower Of lilies
Of the valley fell. from the prayer
book.
Mrs. William Potter Arnold and
Mrs. Frank S. Hight, jr, sisters Of
the bride, were the matrons of honor
and the bridesmaids were Miss Nancy
Harrison, Miss Ethel Worthi9gpn and
Miss Jane Carey Randolph, sister Of
CONTINUED On Pase.9. Colump -
Evening star., 1937-10-17
New Minister Here

Mr.. Robert Frazer, newly appointed
United States Minister to Ell Salvador,
is making his headquarters at the May
flower while in Washington. He was
formerly Consul General to London
and Is succeeding Mr.. Frank P. Cor
rigan, who has been named Minister
to Panama,
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Nine. Prochnik
Plans Lunch
Tuesday.

Nine. Prochnik, wife Of the Austrian
Minister. will entertain at luncheon
Tuesday In honor Of signora Rosso,
wife Of the Italian Ambassador to
Moscow, who formerly was Ambassador
at Washington. Signora Rosso Is
spending the week end at Duke Uni
versity with her daughter, Miss Adele
Bunker, who Is Z student there.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Miss Jean Miller
To Be Married.

Miss Jean Marian Miller, daughter
of Justice and Mrs. Justin Miller, has
selected December 18 for the date of
her wedding to Mr. Edwin Ball Abbott.
The ceremony will take place in All
Souls Episcopal Church 1t . O'Clock
IN the evening.
Evening star., 1937-10-17

The Greek Minister. Mr.. Demetrios
sicilianos, will 60 to Pittsburgh We'd
nesday and later will attend the for
tieth anniversary OF the American
Greek community in Chicago, : where
he will make an address. He will
return to Washington, the middle OF
next week.
Senorita Marta Trucco and Senorita
Graciela Trucco are spending this
week In New York.
The Counselor Of the Argentine
Embassy and senqfa de ohiraldo will
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Horse Show
Opening Is
Awaited
Plans Completed
For First Card
Thursday.
FTER weeks Of preparation Il

FTER weeks Of preparation the
n stage is all set for the spec
~ tacular Inter-American Horse
4 a Show. which opens at the
Meadowbrook Show Grounds Thurs
day afternoon at /: AS o'clock. A few
days ago the eight Belgian horses with
their orderlies took up temporary resi-
dence at Fort Myer. The four men,
bers Of the Belgian Army horse show
team are settled at the Shoreham after
4,000-mile journey from Brussels
This morning Lieut.. William H. s.
Wright, member of the United States
Army team arrived at the crack Of
dawn with the teams IA mounts. and
tomorrow morning the other four OH
GERS and their wives get in from Fort
Riley, Kans.
With the arrival Of horses and riders
Continued on Page D-6, Column 81
Evening star., 1937-10-17

Miss Lisbeth Stieg and Mr..
Fred Hughes, jr.. making a
dual jump 1Dhich they will
repeat in the gala horse Show
this 1Ueek.-Under1UoOd & Un-
der1DOod Photos.
Upper right: Miss Betty
CousenS, daughter of Mrs.
James Consens and the late
Senator COuzenS, Uho Dill
ride in the show, pictured
1Dith Mr.. Samuel E. Bogley
Ieft) and Mr.. Roland Hart
man at one OF the practice
meets.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Invitations Issued

The Rev. Meade Bolton MacBryde
has issued invitations for q ball for
the benefit Of the guild Of Grace
Episcopal Church Friday evening, No
vember IL, ut 10 o'clock. ct the Sui
grave Club,
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Diplomat in Baltimore

The German Ambassador and Frau
Dieckhof will go to Baltimore today
to attend the services celebrating the
1920 anniversary of the founding Of
the Protestant community.
Evening star., 1937-10-17

return tomorrow or Tuesday from
Hot. Springs, where they are spending
the week end at the Homestead.
Evening star., 1937-10-17
The Secretary Of the Treasury and
Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr., are spend
ing the week end 1t their farm at
fishkille, N. Y. They viii return to
The Capital tomorrow.

The Postmaster General, Mr.. James
A. Farley, Is In San Francisco, Calf,
for the week end. Mr. Farley is on a
tour Of the Western States. dedicat-
ing post onaces in various cities.
Evening star., 1937-10-17

The Secretary Of the Interior, Mr..
Harold L. Ickes, will return to Wash
ipgton tomorrow or Tuesday from
Texas, where he dedicated q dam on
Evening star., 1937-10-17
Residential
And Official
Activity
Mrs. Roosevelt
To Be Away
For Week.

\ YR 8. FRANKLIN DELANO
M ROOSEVELT, who, with the
/v President, is at their home at
4 4 Hyde Park, Is not expected to
return TO the White House for about
q week.
Evening star., 1937-10-17

Continued on Page D-6, Column ~
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Continued on Page Dc, Column 5.)
The Washington times., 1937-11-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICES

COMMISSIONERS, D. c.. Washington. No.
vember %. 1937.-Sealed proposals, will
until 2 o'clock D. m. and then publicly
opened as follows: (a) ON DECEMBER
9Th. 1887, for repairing about $4,000
square yards of cement concrete roadway
and alley pavements and about $4,000
square yards of cement concrete sidewalks;
asphaltic pavements and concrete bases
with about 10 900 tons of asphaltic ma
terials and about 5000 cubic yards Of
CEMBER 8. 1887 for furnishing about
10000 tons of bituminous concrete mix
ture. or alternate. and (dl ON DECEM-
roads. avenues and alleys aggregating
about 72 900 cubic yards. Apply Room
427 District Building for proposals and
snecificatiOns
The Washington times., 1937-11-22
WINNERS
of
Netr NOUie Season
WANT-AD CONTEST

MIR. ]. c. LIVINGSTON.
1881 Randolph St, North. Arling-
son. Va.
MISS MARGUERITE L. MACE,
1926 Wisconsin Ave. \. W
MR. TERRI PRICHARD,
319 W. Curtis Ave, Rosecrest' Alex
andria, Va.
MRS. o YO-KUM,
4413 Sd ST., y. W.
MISS CHARLOTTE TURNER,
1863 Euclid ST.. \. W.
MISS PAULINE DONNELLY,
MISS ISL kArELEES 7 Il !; MURPHY.
1904 ST., n. f.
MISS LOUISA YOUNG.
oOO3 FairIawn Ave. s. E.
MRS GLADYS DE LANEE,
1888 18th St. \. w.
MISS ETHEL SCHWARTZ,
2411 37th St. \. W.
Mr.. NJ. X. YATES,
Alb SheetZ Ave-, Brentwood, Md.
MISS MARY SLEAGLE.
1873 Park Rd.. \. W, Apt. 416.
MR.. DEAN n. FISH.
6414 18th St. n. W.
MR. J. DOUGLAS.
Is r St. n W.
MISS LAURA SILSBY,
1881 5 ST., n. W.
MR.. DON r. POLLOCK.
444S Greenwich Parkway.
MRS P. +. ZINK.
722 Maple Lane, Silver Spring. Md.
Mr.. BERNARD l. WADE,
1915 18th St.. \. W.
MISS ELLEN SCOTT,
sos Webster ST., n. W.
MR. Fl. c. COONS,
1907 King ST.. Alexandria, Va.
MISS ROSE HIRSCH.
$50 Oneida Place, n. W.
MR.. r. X. SMITH,
1881 Euclid St, n. W, Apt. 3OS.
MR.. E. s. MERRILL.
217 Ingraham St, \. W.
MR.. WILLIAM BIER,
5427 4th St. n. w.
MR.. KENNETH WILSON,
1921 NJ St, N. w.
Tickets to the Loews Capitol Theater
for Navy Blue and Gold" have been
mailed direct to the above winners.
The Washington times., 1937-11-22

- John C. Calhoun Vice President under President
fnaf jackson, resigned from that office to become
Senator? Although President Of the United
States has resigned possible to do by submitting written
resignation the office of the Secretary of State Vice President
Calhoun resignation Secretary of State Livingston
this method resignng from
office approved March 1892.
The Washington times., 1937-11-22
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