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Evening star., 1942-06-28
BY ROBERT CRAWFORD.

One has only to attend one Of the
noon-hour talks on the picture OF
the week or . Sunday afternoon
and evening opening Of the National
Gallery Of Art to realize that the
plans Of the late Andrew w. Mellon
have been carried out as he would
have wished and rs he directed in
creating a national art gallery
having as its object the education
Of the people Of the United States
in the fine arts and cultural ad-
vancement Of mankind"
The trustees chosen by Mr.. Mellon
to carry out his wishes could not
have been more admirably selected
and that the gallery is = people s
gallery" Is demonstrated daily by
the hundreds from all parts Of the
country who visit 1t. During the
winter months . large number OF
visitors from the country districts
are seen going through the rooms
enjoying the paintings and statuary
Much Of this popular enjoyment
Of the gallery Is doubtless attriout-
able to the chief curator. Mr.. John
Walker, who is anxious that not
only the pleasure Of the exhibits
but the educational advantages OF
the gallery may be available in the
most comfortable way.
Interested in Servicemen.
There is a good deal OF protocolish
detail when one goes to see Mr.
Walker-he is a very busy man. One
is announced by telephone and then
accompanied by a guard or lesser
off,cial. traverses a long. narrow
corridor. crosses several outer oflces
and arrives at the private ONCE OF
the curator.
Once there, however, all ceremony
is laid aside and the most delightful
interview takes place, for Mr.
Walker has that rare accomplish
ment OF making one feel that ne
too, knows a bit.
A young man of 80, full OF en-
thusiasm and the Joy Of living. he Is
Just now immensely interested ir
the Sunday evening opening OF the
gallery for the entertainment ano
convenience OF men in the service
particularly those passing through
town on their way to the camps.
Mr.. Walker spoke OF the thought
fulness Of Mrs. Matthew John Whit
tall-whu is the sponsor for the con-
certs in the Coolidge Auditorium al
the Library of Congress-in making
it possible for so or more service
men to have supper in one Of the
staff dining rooms in the gallery
and then listen to delightful con-
cert as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Chester Dale, who have loaned their
collection Of pictures to the gallery
When the weather permits, the
concerts are given outside in one OF
the grassy courts. On a moonlit
night, with the classic outlines OF
the building in relief and the shad-
ows silhouetted against the white
marble walls, which take on soft
pinkis.l tone, it's like dream OF
fairyland come true The public
generally as well as the servicemen
enjoy these concerts.
Studied Abroad.
Mr.. Walker, Harvard and Phi
Beta Kappa. spent some time abroad
in study, and was formerly associate
in charge of the department OF fine
Evening star., 1942-06-28
About Well>KnOWn Folk
In Books, Art, Politics
Art Gallery Director Walker
Makes Institution Place
For All the People

arts at the American Academy In
Rome. Of which he Is q trustee. The
American Academy was one Of the
visions of the late Charles Eliot Nor
ton. ana was founded In 1894 under
the leadership of that charming,
modest gentleman, the late Charles
F. McKlm. who did 50 much to edu-
cate the American taste in the best
and most lasting OF architectural
beauty.
One Of the ideals Of the academy
founders was that the students and
professors should share with their
fellow Citizens all that they gained
through the academy. Certainly
Mr.. Walker is carrying out this
thought In his many plans for
bringing to the people realization
and enjoyment Of the advantages
Of the National Gallery.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

A reception celebrating a silver
wedding anniversary and farewell
parties for several of those trans
ferred by the Government high
light the weekend social calendar
in the Silver Spring Park
area. with a garden party and a
shower adding additional interest.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry S. Elkins were
hosts to nearly 100 guests at their
home last evening in Woodside
Park. entertaining at delightfully."-
arranged reception in observance of
the 25th anniversary of their we'd
ding. The party also was given to
introduce the ElkinSes' daughter in
law, whose January marriage in
Hagerstown to their son, Mr.. Harry
B. Elkins. recently was announced.
Mrs. Elkins received her guests
In a becoming chiffon gown, floor
length. with dubonnet print
against a white background, and a
corsage of gardenias. The junior
Mrs. Elkins, who with her husband
and his father. assisted in receiving.
was in long white frock trimmed
with red velvet bows. Her corsage
was of red rosebuds. The table was
centered with a huge wedding cake.
topped with silver bell and
f1anked on either side with white
candles in silver holders. White
flowers we're used in the dining
room and predominated in the
flowers used to decorate the living
room.
Among those assisting we're Mrs.
z. F. Klinge of Richmond, a
former resident of Silver Spring,
who with Mr. Klinge was a week
end guest of the Elkinses Mrs.
James Bradley of Prince Georges
County. Md; Miss Elizabeth Cook OF
Bethesda and Miss Doris Rowles OF
Chevy Chase. Many of the guests
attended the wedding of the host
and hostess. who is the former Miss
Emily Bradley, at the home of her
parents. the late DR.. and Mrs. w.
E. Bradley, in Washington 2o years
ago. Here from out-of-town were
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Reighley OF
Valley Stream, Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Stinson.
who with their son Jack will leave
the early part of this week for
Harrisburg, where Mr.. Stinson has
been transferred with the Public
Works Administration, were honor
guests at a dinner party last evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dur
ward F. Fisher in Takoma Park.
The party was given by about 40
of their friends.
Parties are continuing for Mrs.
Richard Pretz. who is being ex-
tensively entertained before her
departure tomorrow for Atlanta,
where she will join her husband,
Evening star., 1942-06-28
CarolineChandler
Is Married to
Rev. Davis
> Bishop Ofciates
Church Rites
In Delaware

A wedding of unusual interest
Yesterday was that of Miss Caroline
Johnston Chandler, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred du Pont Chandler
of Oalhousie, Guyencourt. Del, to
the Rev. Leverett Brainard Davis OF
Hartford. Conn, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. X. Davis. The ceremony
was performed in Christ Church,
Christiana Hundred, Del. with the
Right Rev. Walter H. Gray. Suff-
ragan Bishop of Connecticut, ofl-
ciating, assisted by the Rev. Fred
erick r Ashton.
The pride was given in marriage
by her father and was attended by
her two sisters, Miss Mary Merrill
Chandler as maid Of honor and Miss
Sophie Chandler as bridesmaid.
Carol S.abler. cousin Of the bride,
was flower girl.
The bridegroom had as best man
his brother, Ensign Franck Kelso
Davis, and among the ushers were
two other brothers, 1t. John M. K
Davis and Newton DAVIS. Ensign
Alfred D. Chandler and William
Ramsay Chandler, brothers of the
bride. with the Rev. Aurthur l..
Beane of Avon. Conn: the Rev
Charles Ives of Somers, Conn, and
1t. Paul Higgins of the Army Med
ical Coz ps completed the list of the
bridegroom attendants.
A reception at the home of the
brides parents followed the cere-
mony.
The bride was graduated from
the Baldwin School in 1888 and
from Smith College this year She
made her debut in 1887. The BRIDE
groom, after finishing at Kent
School in 1882 and Williams College
in 1886, was graduated this spring
from Alexandria Theological Sem
inary
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Miss TAFT Weds

Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey M. S. TAFT
of Washington announce the mar
riage Of their daughter. Miss Amy
Edith TAFT, to Mr.. George Robert
Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Henry Of Anderson. Ind. The cere-
mony took place at noon Tuesday at
st. Adams Church. the Rev. Charles
T. Warner ofdciating. Attendants for
Mr.. ano Mrs. Henry were Miss Leo
more c. TAFT, sister Of the bride, and
Mr.. Noland Ryan.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

banas for nude sun bathing, salt
rubs and colonic irrigations given
by a graduate registered nurse. Let
them slim you down 50 that you
can 80 without a girdle or stock
ings. Let them build you up-so
that your nerves will become re-
laxed. Prices are most reasonable.
For instance: IL exercises with
shower and Scotch hose only SIS.
1921 CONN. AVE. DIS. 1915.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Miss DOrcas Neal
To Be Married

DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Neal of Airing
ton. Va, announce the engagement
of their daughter. Miss Dorcas Fay
Neal. to Mr.. Ralph w. Whikehart
jr., son of Mrs. Thomas Baird OF
Pittsburgh and Arlington.
Mr.. Whikehart formerly was with
the State Department. The we'd
ding will take place after he has
completed his training in the Army
Air Corps.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
O'Connors Take
House in District

Mr.. and Mrs Eugene F. OConnor
III. of Oyster Bay, Long Island, have
taken house at 1916 Potomac
street. Mrs. OConnor is the former
Nancy B Harrison and is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter J. Har-
rison Of this city. She made her
debut here several seasons ago.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Margaret Winterode
Engaged to Wed

DR.. Robert Preston Winterode of
Brownsville, Md. has announced the
engagement OF his daughter, Miss
Margaret Victoria Winterode, to Mr..
Arthur Stuart Pitt. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Ernest Pitt OF Strait
ford. Conn.
No date has been set for the we'd
ding
Evening star., 1942-06-28

SultS, STACKS. MOrtS
and swim suits .
in the new Sports
Shop at ZIRKIN'S.
Colorful sportswear-
that are just about the
coolest things out,
Many are washable.
All are priced within
Evening star., 1942-06-28

n U E dis
con tinued"
footwear at
r o S S =
SATURN. A
tr emendous
S h p m ent
from Palm
Beach a n d
Miami-at a
fraction of
Evening star., 1942-06-28

W h ich is
ID o in 6 its
part" via ex-
pert mas
Sc u sc, the
finest Turk
ish baths, a
health sun
oof with
private Ca
Evening star., 1942-06-28

ana SndgS-o Cne
STELOS CON-
PANY. So per-
feet Is the work
that you can
not see the re-
paired spot with
the n aksd eye.
They use two
methods re-
weaving and in
weaving. Work
a woolenk silks
6l3 18th ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

These minute doses
will also help i'm
munize the system
and act as a pre-
ventative. Not q.
patent medicine or
proprietary remedy
but Natures own.
Get it at your
Drug Store-or at
the HO O.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

charming room not
only looks cooi-it
is cool and is a
perfect place to en-
tertain at luncheon
or dinner. The food
is excell ent. the
prices are reason
able. the service is
Evening star., 1942-06-28

smooth. II you prefer privacy
while entertaining. HOTEL 24oo
has a number Of small private din
ing rooms to accommodate from IL
to so persons available for
luncheon. cocktail and dinner
parties 24o0 18th ST. For reser-
vations: Phone co. 1000.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

" IT'S NICE TO FIND A
GOLD MINE now and
thon." Helene's referring to the
newly arrived SAKS FIFTH AVE
Evening star., 1942-06-28

g AN OPTICAL ILLUSION"
awaits you when you
take your clothes that have been
damaged by moths, cigaret burns,
Evening star., 1942-06-28

their original prices, Only s5.s5
and s7.95 for shoes regularly to
s22.50 Styles for sports. daytime
and evening. Sizes 3 to 10. Widths
;AAAA to c. Also at the same
prices, sample and cancellation
shoes by other nationally known
manufacturers. Stock up now.
Open 9 am. to 9 pm. Half block
below Dupont Circle. 1923 CONN.
AVE.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
Janet Mcdonald
Will Be Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar c. Mcdonald
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Janet Almeda Nc
Donald, to Mr. Ross Arthur Close
of Norfolk, son of Mrs. Arthur c.
Close and the late Mr.. Close OF
Wellsboro. Pa. The wedding will
take place next month.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
LWAYS SOMETHING

GOING ON" in
RESTAURANT 400. There's con-
tinuous entertainment and music.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

LlkklN your budget. b And
don't forget you try them on in
delicious conditioned comfort.
821 14th ST. There's An elevator
going right up!
Evening star., 1942-06-28

g SToP BEATING ABOUT
THE BUSH" Clear up
that Poison Ivy or Oak attack with
homeopathic Rhus Tox 3x Disk.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

Where con | find clothes thot
ore differente Where con
shop for sportsweor2 Where
con hove moth holes ond
cieoret burns mended in eor-
ments? Where con | toke my
children for a doy in the close
by country? These ore just o
few Of the mony questions that
ore likely to be answered by
Helene in this column ecch
Sunday.
Many kinds Of services ore Of
fered from heoIth clubs TO
reeoin q slim figure to a
shop thot is on outlet for the
finest shoes and sells them at
sowing TO o phormocy
thot offers q method in pre-
venting poison ivy itch.
The technique OF shopping is q
fine OFT. One should select
their shoes, dresses ond lingerie
os if one were buying works Of
ort - tespeeioIIy these days
when our clothes must lost US
for o longer time. The shops
in todoy's coIumn-ond in the
oeeo m ponyine "Gcurmet's
Guide"-ore recommended to
the womon who appreciates
auolity and who shops with true
discrimination.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

WHERE In@o
three smart
girls are
gaining fame
or tn e ir
m a gnifcent
hamburgers.
Not regular
Evening star., 1942-06-28

hambureers, mind you But each
one is th'cE, huge. iuicy-and 25c.
rs served to YOU in high chair,
swiftly and efficiently. Other spe-
cialties are rich chocolate cake
and a crisp green salad Drop in
after the show, after the party,
While shopping. Open from II am.
to 2 an. Located Just west Of
Conn. Ave.-at 1875 L ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-28
>>>>>>>>>>

6. HEALTH COMES FIRST
nothing is more
important these days" That's the
theory of the EMILE HEALTH
Evening star., 1942-06-28

L" As NEW AS ToMoR-
ROW" is the
newly redecorated and completely
alr-conditioned dining room at
HOTEL clnn This
Evening star., 1942-06-28

hIlu you Cdll
be served al
most any time
Of the day or
e v e n / n 3 ,
L u n c h cons
start at soc.
Dinners begin
at 75c. They
also serve tea.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

morrow ana
enjoy the Von-
derful MON
DAY SPECIAL
serve ed from
80 am. to 9
pm. 1t in
cludes a de-
licious era b
Imperial. pre-
pared Crisheld
Evening star., 1942-06-28
~>>>>>>>>

PATI1C PHARMACY, 724 1lth
ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

mOdel or alter
your present
clothes. She
can get fabrics
for you at a
discount. Her
" o rkmanship
is exquisite.
Loc a t e d at
M | r q m a r
Apis. 18th
Evening star., 1942-06-28

" WHERE ARE YOU CO.
ING, MY PRETTY
MA1D?" Why to THE TOP
ROUNDER, of course. That's
where fboea
Evening star., 1942-06-28

style; a cup Of Clam Broth. fried
scallops, Saratoga Potatoes, Mexl-
can Salad. Rum Buns, Bread and
outter-all for only SOC Served at
both addresses: 1921 E ST. NV.
1907 E ST. NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

6 COTTONS-FOR BUSY
PICKERSl" There's
3 wonderful collection Of young,
Evening star., 1942-06-28
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&c. WARDRosE MAGIC"
Let that young genius.
HELENE. either design and make
new dresses for you-or let her re-
Evening star., 1942-06-28

cocktails and supper. Delightfully."-
air-conditioned for your comfort.
f425 r ST. For reservations:
Elk. o40o.
Evening star., 1942-06-28

Mr.. Walker, Harvard and Phi
Beta Kappa. spent some time abroad
in study, and was formerly associate
in charge of the department OF fine
Evening star., 1942-06-28

1" WANTED MONDAY:
Lovers of seafoods!'
Just let them HE themselves to
O'DCNNELLS SEA GRILL-to-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

ing back over his IS years, the farmer can
recall doing nothing TO deserve IT, unless it
was the time, as a boy in Tuscaloosa Ala
'bama, he laughed so immoderately at the
somewhat similar predcament of the towns
slickest horse trader. a man named Jepson.
Jepson drove up one day with a black and
white horse which he boosted he had gotten
for almost nothing and which needed only
little feeding up TO be a bargain. The horses
history and pedigree were unknown.
stranger in town who had been looking
the horse over with a peculiar smile, whis
pcrcd something in the boys ear Young
Sharp Thought the suggestion over didn't see
how il could do any harm and acted on il.
Getting close TO the animals head, ne whis-
pcrcd in one OF it's ears:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

tated and was lost The neighbor went away
richer by eight perfectly good dollars, the pig
remained and all were happy for a while
True Mrs. Sharp and her daughter mem
toned some of the things that might better
have been bought from mail order catalogues,
if he had money ito throw away" but these
comments soon ceased. Nobody knows how
the newcomer acquired that begging trick. He
seems TO have been merely one of litter of
Poland China pigs who have long since gone
the way of all hog flesh. Presumably he in
vented that accomplishment out of his own
mind, saw that it was profitable and added
others to his repertory not without encour-
agement This does not explain why the other
pigs who had ample opportunity to initiate
his racket scorned TO do so and just for that,
have been converted into parts of human
beings via the sausage route.
A promising pig is one that promises TO
put on weight at profitable rate. The new
one overkept his promise, but only by eating
more than double normal pig ratons. All the
Sharp pigs are called Doc" in honor of the
local veterinary who is a well nourished man,
but the new pig, by virtue of his impressive
growth and uncanny human traits, became
known as "Old Doc" Mr.. Sharp took hand
in his own undong assisted by wife daughter
and everyone else who visited the place.
The head of the family admits that the
trick of riding him around the pen might
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

bright little eyes, almost as if he knew you"
We'll, he doesn't and il wouldn't do him
any good if he did. ! pay cash for my pigs
when the price is right"
Those who believe in the fantastic theory
of transmigration of souls have it all worked
out that the pig was the reincarnated soul of
that circus horse. If so, the future victim felt
no psychic spell at the time and walked away.
Say" Mr.. McClain called after him. I'm
going TO take a chance and if win, will you
buy him from me? / don't know anything
about pigs
Sure, oh, sure" answered Sharp, care
lessly, as he went about his business
a few days later the neighbor appeared
with broad grin and the announcement.
Il knew l was going TO win the critter and
you remember your promise to buy him"
Mr. Sharp is man who remembers his
promises and admitted this one
How much?" he asked.
ITO an old friend like you I'd let him go
for SIG"
Has he got ivory bones or gold filings"
NO that's less than what Joe told me he
Il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

you and he doesn't like me. He dug regular
subway under the pen to get out 1 can't do
thing with him. We will make it eight
bucks"
-Four or nothing"
Again it would have been no sale. but just
then the pig sat up on its baby launches,
waved pink hoovcs at Mr. Sharp and trilled
plaintivey The pork grower watched in
amused amazcment, which was great mis-
take Nothing in the pork line has any right
TO act SO human. He was touched he hest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

II wish, though" the farmer sometimes
remarks, that he would show little graft
tude by not eating much. That animal is
bigger inside than out"
1t would be nice 20 be able TO say that odd
Doc" shows his appreciation by making at
least some efforts in that direction, but such
is not the truth. He usually responds TO the
suggestion by begging for an ear of corn
and gets it. He then shows off by holding
the ear between his front hoofs and eating
it, just like n dog gnawing on bone.
This trick invariably delights the visitor
into seconding "Old Docs" appeals for more
corn on the cob. II is clear that Mr. Sharp
has sadded himself with a heavy overhead
FOR the duration of the hogs natural life. What
has nc done TO deserve this super tax? Look
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

only whether a pelct would put ON weight
fast enough TO show good profit at slaughter
time 1t never occurred to him that he might
be stuck with a trick pig and had such an
impossible thing been destined what differ
en- would it make in its price as pork?
One day he and his nearest neighbor, Jack
Mccain. paused in front of store window in
Moundvine The attraction was youthful
pig pink. Immediately clean and cute. which
was being ratified off.
rs that a good pig" asked Jack.
Looks good to me- said the expert.
Let's 60 in and take chance" suggested
the ncighbor
Nope" replied SHARP. Il swore off taking
chances way back in 1880"
But see how ne looks at you with his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

/ANY people love pork in various forms
M but who could love hideous old hog
~ weighing nearly 500 pounds, and with
the most outrageous appetite in the State OF
Alabama?
Well. rs C-Sharp- does -least--nne-
old rascal OF porker has something on him
which makes IT impossible TO use the knife
when butchering time comes. Mr. Sharp is no
sentimental "softie," but a hard boiled bust
ness man, farmer, part Of whose business is
raising and butcherng hogs. Pigs is pigs
10 him and his knife. all except this big boy
known rs "Old Doc" AS often as the farmer
sets out in n strictly business frame of mind
armed with a sharp knife and grim determine
ton 10 30 the sensible thing" old Doc sits
up on his hams and begs for his life
MI Sharp keeps on telling himself fercely
that he needs the money, but old Doc
knocks his resolution into a cooked hat. The
hog puts the thing on a personal basis like
sticking knife into his other trusting friend
the dog. The same thing happens every time
The would-be butcher finds himself hidi-.g the
knife behind his back and hoping that all this
live sausage meat does not understand what
he has in mind.
Some think "Old Doc" cannot imagine hos
tile feelings in the heart Of his good friend
Others think he understands the situation
better than Farmer Sharp does and is laughing
at him. Anyhow. everything is all right, as
far as the porker is concerned and he proves il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

ends under the shadow of a dark question
mark. 1t decided that "Old Doc" should
be pensoned off but pensioners are not retired
on full salary, usually they get only half pay.
This one was cut to something like normal
hog rations but, alas, that spoiled his sunny
disposition. while streamlinng him down 10 a
mere 700 pounds
The retired porkcr mas become downright
mean, dangerously so TO everyone except Mr..
Sharp. If he turns on that bcnefactor too, then
what?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-01

Listen" said Mr..
Sharp, firmly, Make
me the price you would
TO a stranger, say four
dollars, or six at the
most, and III take him
off your hands and
that's final"
But il wasn't. A
few days later the pig
got out Of Mr.. Nc
Claims makcshift pen
and made a personal
appearance to Mr.
Sharp, who was deep
in his cornfield. In
stead of roofing around
destructively the little
fellow lay down. like "a
dog and watched him.
Also like 4 dog, re
followed the farmer
around until finally the
kite hen door wa $
slammed almost on his
pink snout. Thcreupon
the animal uttered
strangely human sohs
not at all like the con-
ventiona squeals
These were SO disturb
ing that everyone was
glad indeed when Mr..
McClaiu arrived.
II wish you would
take your pig off my
doorstep" was Sharp's
greeting.
" B Q reasonable, y
said Jack. He likes