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Evening star., 1945-12-16
20tb Century club
Plans Parties in
Gallinger Hospital

About 200 handicapped and Grip
pied children, being treated at Gal
linger Hospital, will be entertained
at a series OF three Christmas
parties to be given this week by the
Twentieth Century Club.
Following a practice of several
years, the parties were arranged by
a club committee, headed by Mrs
Richard Fay Jackson, in co-opera-
ton with Miss Elizabeth Winters
occupational therapist at the hos
pital, and Miss Mildred A. Paige
librarian in the children's depart
ment.
The series will open with a party
for colored children, who are out
patients, at 2:30 pm. Wednesday
The program will include carols
stories and visit from Santa Claus
who will distribute gifts from a
tree.
A similar party at the same time
Thursday will be given for white
children who are out-patients. with
the father of one of them providing
the entertainment
The children in the wards will be
entertained at a party on Friday tc
be held in the occupational therapy
room which was equipped by the
Twentieth Century Club five years
ago. A young Marine, amateur ma.
gician, will provide entertainment
and the program will conclude with
carol singing and refreshments.
Christmas stockings, made by the
older girls in the occupationa
therapy department, will be fillee
with candies, nuts and fruit for thu
parties. Hard candy was purchased
several weeks ago to assure a supply
The clubs calendar of events alsc
includes two section meetings thi!
week.
The art section will hear Mis-.
Agnes Delano discuss Modern Art
at 2:30 pm. Tuesday in the Phillips
Memorial Gallery.
A Christmas program featuring
a reading of Dickens Christina.
Carol" by Irving Day will be pre-.
sented at luncheon meeting of thu
literature section at 1890 pm. Fri.
day at the YWCA,
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street N W. christmas party.
Pilot Club-Tuesday. e:1b pm, Blackstone
writer's Le.su. Of washinxton-rhursday
8 pm the studio, 1851 Columbia
Community Clubs
woman's Club Of Chevy Chase-wednesday,
Christmas Star for Olga Thursday.
pm, German section,
day, 1890 am. decorating for holiday
AIexandria womans CIub-Thursday. 2
pm, Gadsbys Tavern; silhouette-dra-
Petworth "t u woman. mai Club-wednesdsy. l
pm, hospitality section; with Mrs. vii WI,
avenue NV. Christmas program and
woman's Club of GreenbeIt-Thursday
s:l5 pm. Greenbelt High School audi
torium annual Christmas party.
Miscellaneous Clubs
woman's National Democratic Ciub-To-
Dr. Edward u Condor, Atomic Bomb. .
District Branch, National League Of Ameri-
can Pen Women-Tomorrov. s pm.
Dsstry sFoup with Gorinns Davis We
ses Jesephine Tayior es2o 0up Thirty-sath Tg htf
place NV. Friday. 80 to 7:30 . m
1851 Columbia road NV, executive
board meeting and buffet supper.
American Institute of Mining and Metal
1urkical Enkineers. Woman's Auxiliary
| Tuesday. II 80 am. YWCA, business
meetine 1870 pm. luncheon.
Ladies' Aid Society, Rupert Home for the
Aged-Today. 3 pm: Christmas bazaar
and entertainment. followed by supper
District Federation Of women's Clubs-To.
IS33 / street NV, executive BOARD. w
YWCA-Today. $50 pm. Senior High
/ School Girl Reserve Glee Club, with Miss
| Marion Saunders 206 Maple avenue
! Takoma Park. Nd; Wednessday, pm.
! mas luncheon party, Little Tea House
/ States Club, YWCA, supper meeting
Christmas musical program Friday
! $40 to II 80 pm. senior high schoo
students coed night program, Christ
mas party.
Wa shinston Chapter. wemen's Division Q,
/ the American Jewish Congress-Thurs-
%o Say ls3s s3s Pm With ths MrS RsS.e.,
luncheon meeting
National Council of Jewish Juniors. Wash
| inston Chapter-Today. 3 pm. TO 5 pm,
! with Mrs. Morris Gewtrz. 3101 Daven-
| port street NV. member-brins "a mem
Der tea
Hsdassah-Tuesday, 1918 pm, Jewish
Community Center, reception for new
| members. dessert hour; 1:3O pm. speak
! er, Capt Herschel Shacter
City of Hope Auxiliary. Los Angeles Sana-
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Christmas Programs Announced
Chistmos Programs Announced
Democratic Women PLANNING
Return Parry for British

OF personnel in the Raj who were
here to play at Constitution Hall
and the British Embassy.
When the British extended an
invitation this year for a party from
6 to pm. Thursday, it was pointed
out that this may be the last time
they will be able to give the annual
entertainment. Their lease with the
club has been on an indefinite
basis since the war ended.
The Democratic women will give
their reciprocal party on January
8. Two Virginia hams and a tur-
key for the party already have been
sent the club by Mrs. Will Clay
ton, last years president, who is
vacatloning on ranch in Arizona.
Belle Haven Women's Club.
Another holiday festivity, which
stands out on the club Christmas
calendar, is the annual open house
tour sponsored by the garden sec
tion of the Belle Haven Womens
Club.
Artistic holiday decorations. are
the feature Of the tour, with mem
bers competing for citations awarded
by a panel of judges before the
rounds begin.
Six homes are included this year
in the tour, which will start at 2
pm. Tuesday. The days events
include tea at the home of Col. and
Mrs. Franklin C. Cowie, 4 Foresthill
road, and an evening party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Gillett,
8 Summit place
Those whose homes are listed in
the competition are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Tip, Edgewood terrace;
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Booker Powell, IS
Woodmont road; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Davenport. Hunting Cove
place; Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Androus,
Edgehill drive; Mr.. and Mrs. For
man Miller, 8 Foresthill road, and
Col. and Mrs. Cowie.
The tour, which is for members
of the club and their friends, usually
attracts crowd of 200 or more.
Prizes are awarded for outstanding
table, door and mantel decorations.
Mrs. Lester Simpson is general
chairman of the arrangements this
year. The club president, who will
assist, is Mrs. E. H. Brainard.
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torium-Tuesday, 1890 pm, Washing
ton Hebrew CONGREGATION, luncheon
meeting.
City Of Hope Helpers-Today. 4 to 8 pm.
with Miss Beatrice Paregol, 5710 Fourth
street NV, membership tea.
North Capitol Union WCTU-Tomorrow
with Mrs. Nellie StranR, 2020 FRS
street NV. speaker, william N. Danner
adciffe Club Of Washington-Today,
pm. to 8 pm, with Mrs. Bruce Fuller
1915 Belmont street NV, Christina
| tea.
Mount Holyoke Club Of Washington-To
| morrow, $50 pm, Fairfax Hotel. din
ner meeting.
kGoucher ColIeEe Club-Tuesday, $50 t,
$50 pm, AAUW clubhouse, 1884
street NV, tea.
Beta SiEma Phi Sorority, Epsilon Chapter
Today, 3 pm, with Miss Louise Bur
| nett, 2200 Fortieth place NV, Christ
mas party.
National Society Of New England Women
WASHINGTON Coiony-Wednesday, 7:3t
/
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On the Engagement Pad

pm, with Mrs. George lie Flonic, 545
Shepherd street NV.
Columbia Heights Art Club--Tomorrow
with Mrs; James H. Platt. l342 Jefer:
son street NV. speaker, Mrs. Raleigt
Gilchrist, Monuments in WASHINGTON
Alpha Phi Alumnae-Tomorrow, 7:30 pm,
2131 Tunlaw road NV, Christm a
party.
District Daughters Of the American Revo
lution-Tomorrow, pm, Deborah
Knapp Chapter, with Miss Emily 4, Spill
row. row. pm, Independents Ben Chapter
Chapter House. Tuesday. 8 pm, Con
stitution Chapter, with Mrs. Waite
Miles, 1907 Jocelyn street NV: speaker
Mrs. Inez Sheldon Tyler. Wednesday
II am. Approved Schools Committee
Chapter House: speaker Mrs Van Cour
Carwithen. Wednesday, 730 pm
Manor House Chapter. Chapter House
Christmas party. Friday, 80 pm
Capt. Joseph Magruder Chapter, Chapte
House; speaker, Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke
Origins of Christmas Traditions"
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Jez,ish Juniors Plan
Bring.a-Member Tea

A member bring "a member tea
will be given by the National Coun-
Gil of Jewish Juniors, Washington
Chapter, from pm. to 5 pm. to-
day in the home of Mrs. Morris
Gewirz, president of the senior
council, at 31o1 Davenport street
NV.
Guest speakers will include Mrs.
Edward Sonneborn, former presi-
dent of the senior council, and Mrs.
Robert Snyder, former president of
the junior council.
Miss Rose zuckerman is arrange
ments chairman.
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Virtually every club in Washing
ton has planned some sort OF
Christmas party this year. But it's
safe to say that none is anticipated
with more genuine pleasure than
two entertainments at the Wom-
ans National Democratic Club
which grew out of the co-opera-
ton between, the United States and
Great Britain during World War II.
Several years ago, when the hous-
! ing shortage here was becoming
acute. the Woman's National Dem
ocratic Club agreed to lease its spa
cious clubhouse at 1926 New Hamp-
shire avenue NV. to a group of
British officers !. stationed in the
Capital for use as club.
The women kept an office in the
headquarters and reserved the
privilege of using facilities on regu-
lar meeting days. Otherwise the
house was turned over to the British
Service Club. The first Christmas
after this arrangement went into
effect, the women were delighted to
receive formal note from their
British tenants, extending the cour-
tesies of the season and inviting
them to holiday fete.
ut was a grand party" Mrs. Will
liam H. Davis, president of the
Democratic organization, recalled
last week "The clubhouse seemed
very British, with its holly decora-
tions and open fires. But we were
impressed especially by the roast
beef sandwiches-wonde open
sandwiches. with large pieces OF
beef, served with generous amounts
Of English mustard"
Southern Party Stage.
So successful was the entertain.
ment that the Democratic womer
decided to reciprocate with a typical
Southern Christmas party. They
got out their best lace cloths fol-
the tea tables and lit candles tc
add a soft glow. Pretty girls were
put to work serving egg nog. But
probably the most memorable fea-
ture Of the party was provided by
two Virginia hams and a turkey.
Since then, similar parties have
been given each Christmas. Last
year high light of the British fete
was a program of chamber music
presented by an orchestra composed
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Jewish CONGRESS

The Washington Chapter of the
women's division of the American
Jewish Congress will meet at 1890
pm. Thursday for a dessert lunch
con at the home Of Mrs. Rebecca
Wolf, 1888 Kalmia road NV. Mrs
Bernard Frank, chairman of edu-
cation, will outline an educational
program.
Mrs. Sara Israelson, president oi
the Rroup, will preside.
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Civic and Study Clubs

Washington Club-Tuesday, l. am, speak
er. the Rev. Armand 7; Eyler. "A Christ
mas Message" Wednesday. l pm.
luncheon.
Excelsior Literary Club-Tuesday, 1870
pm. with Mrs. Lucien H. Sanders. 1905
Kalmia road NV, Christmas party.
Special Libraries Association-Today
pm, biological sciences group, tour o.
Walter Reed Hospital.
Twentieth Century Ciub-Tuesday, 2 pm.
arts section, Phillips Memorial Gallery
Twenty-fir and @ streets N W.: speaker
Represented in the Phillips Memoria
Gallery" Friday. 1890 pm, hterar!
section. YMCA luncheon meeting; Dick
| ems Christmas Carol" read by Irvini
Day.
Women's City Club-Today. 4:3O pm. t.
6 pm, Christmas program and tea
Tuesday, pm, board meeting.
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Business and Professional
| Clubs
Business and Professional W0men'k Club
Today, $40 pm. to pm, with Miss
Marjorie Webster, 7775 Seventeenth
street NV, Christmas party.
Pilot Club-Tuesday. 6:15 pm, Blackstone
Hotel.
Writers LeaEue Of washinxton-Thursday
8 pm, the studio, 1851 Columbia
road NV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
MEMORIAL MASS
 FOR YOUNG HERO
Private Alfred MusCi Killed in Germany; Burial in
 Belgium

A memorial high Mass was cele- brated this morning at St. Lucys church for Private Alfred Musci who was killed in action November 7th in Germany Mucci son of Mrs. Philomena D'Alessandro, 84 Sumac street, was previously listed missing in action.
 In a letter to Mrs. D'Alessandro, Colonel G. M. Nelson, commanding the 1l2th Infantry Regiment, wrote:
 Your son served with distinction and was a credit to his family, the service, and the United States. He was splendid soldier and held in high regard by all members of this command.
 Private Musci was buried with full military honors in an American cemetery in Belgium. the letter stated.
 Besides his mother, the soldier is survived by four brothers, An- thony Mucci, Cox, and Victor Mucci S1-c, both with overseas Navy units Staff Sergeant Mario Mucci, in Ger many, and Edmund Mucci, Water bury; a sister, Mrs. Mary Sardis, Rochester, N. Y; stepfather, Sabino D D'Alessandro; stepsister, Mrs. Mary Demelise and a step-brother, James D'Alessandro, all of Water bury.
 New Delhi, India-Private Steven J Zainc, B Fuller street, Water bury, Conn, is a member of signal corps unit which has recent ly received the Meritorious Service Plaque. This announcement came from the headquarters of It. Gen. Dan I. Sultan, commanding gen. eral of the United States forces in the India Burma theater of opera tions.
 The plaque was awarded for the units exceptionally fine perform ance of duty in providing vital com munications for American engineers engaged in the construction of pipe line through India, Assam and Northern Burma during the height of the tropical monsoon season This construction of communica- tions involved hazardous operations in swamps, dense jungles and food ed areas At times the use of pontoon and other type boats was required to continue the operations.
 Prior to his entry into the service in November 1942, zainc was em- ployed as a heat treater by the Wa terbury Steel Ball Go. He has been in the IBT for over year.
 A 7th AAF Heavy Bomber Base in the Palaus-Staff Sergeant Arthur E. Hancock, of Watertown, Con- necticut. gunner on 7th AAF Lib orator bomber, has been awarded the Air Medal and one Oak Leaf Cluster at this Army Air Forces base.
 The awards were made for "meri- torious achievement courage and skill" during 7th AAF bomb ing attacks on Jap shipping and military installations in both the Palaus and Philippines.
 Segt. Hancock's parents, MT. and Mrs. William A. Hancock, live at 112 French street, WatertoWn. His wife. Daisy, also lives on French street, Watertown. He was grad uated from the Seymour high school and was employed by the Oakville Pine company before entering the Army in February, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

Among the factors that must be considered before the United States Employment Service can place a Veteran in suitable job are an understanding of his background be- fore entering the service; an andy sis of skills acquired while in serv- ice and a determination on what employment is available on the basis of abilities rather than disabilities, MT. Fitzgerald said.
 AS an aid to U. s. E. s. interview CTS, the Division of Occupational Analysis and Manning able S, Bureau of Manpower Utilization, the War Manpower Commission has de- veloped special aids for placing military and naval personnel in civ- ilian jobs, State Director Fitzgerald explained, in order to help the United States Employment Service make an accurate determination of the relative skills of all returning veterans. After determining the war; ious skills of the returning veteran, the U. s. E. s. representative has a reasonable knowledge of the Vet eran's ability and can then deter mine the type of job which he can be best fitted for.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
ARCHBISHOP HERE
 FOR CLASS DINNER
2l Members of High School Class of 1895 Meet in
 Reunion at Elton

Most Rev. John G. Murray, arch bishop of St. Paul, Minn., was host at the 50th anniversary reunion of the class of 1895 of the old Water bury High school last evening at The Elton which was attended by 21 members of the class and their guests.
 The prelate, a native of Water bury, arrived here yesterday after attending conclave of bishops in Washington, D. c. He celebrated Mass in New York yesterday for deceased members of the class.
 Acting as toastmaster, Archbishop Murray read letters received from absent members and inscriptions of classmates written in the autograph book of Mrs. Lewis Reed fifty years ago.
 Two nuggets of desert gold were sent by George Perkins from Quartz Site, Ariz.. where former Waterbury resident is now pros pecting. In letter to his former classmates, he stated he wished he could have sent nugget to each member.
 The meeting was closed by the archbishop with a prayer for the late President Roosevelt, and for capable guidance and leadership for the nation in times to come. Of the 43 original members of the class, A are now living.
 Waterbury residents, members of the 50-year class, not present for the dinner, included Mrs. Edith Cough, 355 Piedmont street, at whose urging Archbishop Murray and MT. Walsh organized the re- union: Miss Maude Gaffey, Joseph P. Kennedy, recently retired head of the Wilby high school, and Miss Agnes Elizabeth Van Deusen.
 Attending the dinner meeting were MT. and Mrs. Harry Coe, MT. and Mrs. Harvey Riggs, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Reed. MT. and Mrs. Thomas McElligott, MT. and Mrs. John Howard, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Condon, Miss Elizabeth Myers, Mrs. E. J. O'Hearn, MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Parks, Charles Root, Miss Agnes McEvoy, Harry Conner. MT. Walsh and Archbishop Murray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
JUDGEMENTS GIVEN
 IN DIVORCE SUITS

Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy handed down judgments to- day in two divorce actions heard during the winter session of the court.
 Mary Brouillette Wabuda, of Wa terbury was granted a divorce from John Wabuda, also of this city, on the ground of cruelty. The marriage was performed June 19, 1887 in New York, and the cruelty allegedly started July 4, 1887.
 A charge of desertion was the basis of the decree granted to Edna Lewis McIlroy of Waterbury in her suit against James McIlroy, former ly of Waterbury and now of parts unknown to the petitioner. The couple married March 5, 1916 al Bridgeport, and the plaintiff claim ed she was deserted Oct. 12. 1924.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
NEWS OF MEN N THE SERVICE
War Casualties
 Announced Today

The Army and Navy Departments nave issued the following list of cas- ualties with next of kin from this area. In case of divergence between this list and information sent to the next of kin, the last War De- partment telegram or letter to the next of kin is to be considered the final authority.
 Army WOunded-EurOpean Regions
 COLE, Ferris E., Sergeant, son of Mrs. Ruby Cole, Park road, Wood bury.
 DONAHUE, John A., Private, son of Mrs. Christine Donahue, 29 Maple avenue, Waterbury.
 FREDLUND, Clarence E., Staff Sergeant, son of Mrs. Alma Grim shaw, 39 Gilbert street, Thomaston.
 STEWART, Harry E., T4, son of Mrs. June L. Stewart, 27 Peach, Waterbury.
 Army Prisoners of War--Germany
 AMRICH, Michael M, Sergeant, son of Mrs. Anne Amrich, 27 Kin ney Street, Torrington.
 GARLAND, Eugene F., Private First Class, husband of Mrs. Ann Garland, B Lewis street, Nauga- tuck.
 SOMMARUGA, Joseph A., Staff Sergeant, son of Frank Sommaruga, 56 Perkins street, Torrington.
 Edmund Mole, 233 Easton avenue, Water-tender third clas, sis a mem Der of the crew of the USS Haytir, one of four destroyer escorts which recently trailed and destroyed a German submarine in the mid-At- lantic. zig-zagging in a long ana desperate effort to elude the pur- suers, the enemy sub was finally blown to pieces by depth charges in deep waters.
 Son of Mrs. Filomena Mole. 233 Easton avenue, Mole was employed by the Waterbury Brass Goods Company before entering service.
 Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss, Mar 9.-Convalescing at Keesler Field s AAF Regional Station hospital from an injury, Pvt. Thomas EdmondS, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Edmonds, 10 Third street, Water bury, Conn.,, is hastening his re- covery and adding to his military Knowledge as he prepares for his return to duty under the Army Air Forces convalescent training pro- gram. Upon his discharge from the hos pital he will resume his regular duties and training at this unit of the Army Air Forces Training Com mand.
 Staff Sergeant Edward A. Marke- vich, son of MT. and Mrs. A. Marke- vich, 9l9 Highland avenue, is spend ing a 45-day leave here. During his 24-months service in the European theater of war, the sergeant was in combat in Africa, Sicily, and Italy, and holds the Good Conduct Medal. He received the blessing of the Pope while in Rome. A graduate of Marianapolis High school, Thom- son, he entered the service more than four years ago. The soldier is a former employe of the Mattatuck Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

Devens, Mass, and in Wlscon1ln. going overseas last December. He had Leen stationed in England. France and Belgium before golng % Germany. He was a former mem- Der of the Franco-American Social club. and was employed by the American Brass Co.
 His brother, Armand A. Adam, former infantry sergeant, was given an honorable discharge, January Q.
 Other survivors beside his wife, include his parents, MT. and Mrs. Rodric Adam; a brother. Paul Adam, Canada; two sisters, Mrs. George Martin, Brooklyn, N. F., and Mrs, Armand LeVasseur, Wa- terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
HOMEMAKERS HOLD
 ALLDAY MEETING
Clothing Specialist, Home DemOnStratOr Instruct
 Members on Cutting
WOLCOTT Correspondent: Alma P. CsSO
 Tel. 3-28OS

Wolcott, April 13-The Wolcott Homemaking Club met Tuesday a, Beecher Memorial Hall for an al, day meeting. A pot-luck luncheon was served at noon. Miss Katherine A. Tingley, clothing specialist, and Miss Esther Whitcomb, home dem. onStration agent from the Univer- slty Of Connecticut, were present and instructed those present on cutting out a basic dress pattern. On May 3, they will be present to fit and help finish these dresses. Those present were, Mrs. Charles Rogers, Miss Esther Bronson, Mrs. Rufus Norton, Mrs. William Tyrell, Mrs. Henry Norton, Mrs. Alfred Bells, Mrs. AL fred German, Miss Tingley and Miss Whitcomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

Some of the sequences to be shown are pictures of the dressing of the Black Christ at Esquipulis- 7apotec Indian Plume Dance among the ruins at Mitla-Mexico and Guatemala by air, car, donkey and afoot up the sides of volcvanoes, where gathered in little villages, In- dians carry on with their farms literally clinging to the steep slopes. The religious Fiesta at Chichicaste- nango-Primitive life among the Tarascan Indians at Patzouaro, Jake Atitlan in his gorgeous bril- liance of color, blue skies and blue waters, plodding natives, crowded market places, all in colors beyond description!
 Words cannot convey the beauty and educational value of these pie lures You must see them, and hear MT. Robinson's thrilling narrative, packed with intimate glimpses into the lives of the Mexican and Gua- temalan people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
HARRY ROBINSON
 AT FORUM SUNDAY
Photographer to Present Illustrated Lecture at
 Second Church

Harry J. Robinson, business man, photographer and lecturer will pre- sent his illustrated lecture in bril- liant Kodachrome moving pictures 'Wanderings in Mexico and Guate- mala' on Sunday evening, April 15 at 7:30 p. m. at the Second Church Forum In world at war it seems hardly necessary to point out the increased importance of fostering friendly relations and cultural un- derstanding between the Americas. This is what Mr. Robinson tries to do in his beautifully colored lec- lures. He has given these lectures all over the New England states under various auspices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13
FASHION, MUSIC
 FEATURING SHOW


 Teen-age, children's and woman's styles, will be exhibited at the ninth annual spring and summer fashion show of the Pearl street Neighbor- hood House at o'clock tonight.
 Mrs. Cynthia Herbert is chair man of the committee arranging the show. Assisting her ar Mrs. Elinor Parks, Mrs. Constance Odell. Mrs. Georgia Franklin. Mrs. Maybelle H. Ward and George Ward. Haskell Holman will be the announcer, and Miss Julia E. Stur- tivant will be accompanist.
 A musical program will be given by Miss Valdoris Watts, Miss Sur tivant, Miss Frieda Singleton Miss Edith Goodson, and Miss Martha Vann.