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Evening star from Washington, District of Columbia • 32

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32 D. A. R. ACTIVITIES Tlip Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Re volition in the District of Columbia have been invited to attend a special patriotic service, in commemoration of birthday, to be held in the First Baptist Church. Sixteenth and streets, this evening, 7:45 Both of these organizations.

Jointly with the Children of the American Revolution, will hold their twelfth annual celebration of Washington's birthday at 10:30 on the following morning in Continental Memorial Hall. At the church service Rev. Dr. Samuel Judson Porter will deliver a sermon suited to the occasion, while appropriate music also will be rendered. Dr.

Porter, although virtually a newcomer to Washington, having observed his first anniversary of service here only a few weeks ago, is known as one of the ablest pulpit orators in the city, and he promises a sermon. Dr. Porter was culled to Texas to officiate at a funeral of a friend. There will be special music by the First Baptist Quartet along patriotic lines. The Judge I.ynn hapter celebrated Its eighteenth birthday February 15 with a banquet.

The decorations were In keeping with the valentine season, heart-shaped table, red roses, red candles and even many of the viands were as colorful besides being delicious. The birthday cake was also heart-shaped with its red candles ind roses, which was cut by the honorary regent. Those present were Mrs. 11. B.

Gauss, Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins, Mrs. Charles S. Cheimer- i horn, Mrs.

J. M. Cromwell, Mrs. Clar- i enoe Exley. Miss Alice Sargeant, Hunter.

Mrs. C. C. Haig. Mrs.

Jewell Downs. Mrs. W. J. Light foot.

Mrs. Frederick H. G. Polk, Miss! Elsie Krey, Miss Laura Silsby, Miss I Miriam Johnson. Miss Mary Kllery, Miss Frances Ellery, Miss Rebecca Riley, Mrs.

H. M. Kinsinger. Mrs. J.

Hunton Leith, Mrs. Dorothea Christiani. Miss Virginia Price. Mrs. Amos T.

Pagter, Mrs. J. M. Jester, Miss Louise Carman. Miss Bettie Larimore, Miss Ruth Futton, Miss Louise Foster.

Mrs. F. P. Hardwick. Miss 1 lad vs Sinclair.

Miss Asha Wells, Mrs. Livingston Vann, Mrs. E. J. Vann.

Mrs. Gauss, the regent. Was toastmistress After opening the program with her greetings and partial resume of the year, she introduced the honorarj regent, Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins, who gave the reasons for the organization of the chapter, paying tribute to Mrs.

Donald McLean, who was president general at that time, naming the chapter for an ancestor, because of her patriotism and wondrous charm of character and friendship had given the inspiration for Mrs. Robbins wish to have a chapter which would honor and help to perpetuate her wonderful patriotism. Mrs. C. Haig gave a group of songs.

The toastmistress believed a short business session was unavoidable and asked Mlsa Carman to serve as regent. Tl.e viildiron Club of the Judge Lynn Chapter was then loose, k'u one tacaped for the jokes and gibes were innumerable and clever. All voted the anniversary one to be repeated every month with Miss Carman as manager. Children, Sons and Daughters of the two clubs formed by the committee, Children, tJons and Daughters of the Republic, sponsored by the District D. A.

held their monthly meeting jointly at Peck Memorial Chapel Tuesday evening. The meeting was opened by the Binging of pledge of allegiance to the flag, led by Walter Todd; "America, the Beautiful," and "The American Creed," by Mary Roach. The chairman. Mrs. Charles Haig, presided, and Mrs.

Seiden was at the pla no. Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher, director of public educational service of the Crandall Theaters, presented three reels of moving pictures and explained some of them, much to the enjoyment of all present. Miss Futton of the School of Expression, entertained with three clever readings. Mrs.

John M. Beavers, State regent, D. C. D. A.

R-. was the honor guest, and the other guests were Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Seiden and Mrs. Sarah Harmon.

Committee members present were Mrs. Charles Hair, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Earl Fuller. At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served to the children and their guests, the favors being.

in keeping with the Washington birthday scheme. About 45 children were present, showing a creditable growing of the clubs. Tlie American Liberty Chapter was entertained at its February meeting by Mrs. Samuel P. Hall, 1486 Newton street, assisted by Mrs.

Edith Allan Crump. Mrs. Richard B. Owen, regent, presided. After the devotional opening, the regent reported the death mr James M.

Carter, husband of one of the members. She attended the funeral and flowers were sent. The regent reported the reception given the National and State officers, regents and State chairman, by Mrs. Larz Anderson, national librarian, at her home, 2118 Massachusetts avenue. She was delighted to say that Mrs.

Edgar Allan. State chairman of the library eommttee; Mrs. Lewis B. Thomson, State chaplain, and herself made three members of the chapter who were in the receiving line. She also reported the beautiful reception given the State regent, Mrs.

John M. Beav-. ers. bv tha District Daughters and how pleased she was to see so many of the American Liberty Chapter members there, especially the new members, and sbe was most delighted to inform the chapter that it was entitled to a delegate, now making two votes having over fifty members, and it was all due to the zealous of the acting registrar. The acting registrar.

Mrs. Allan, reported that 11 new members had been added to the chapter since the last meeting, making a total of 54 on the roll. She gave a most amusing ount of how she got the papers before the national board in time and the State per capita tax paid by February 1. A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Allan for her strenuous work.

Mrs. S. M. Meek of the entertainment committee reported how suc. essfullv the State reception went ofT and how liberally the chapters responded, and that the American Libf'rty Charter was well represented everywhere.

Mrs. W. W. Letnmond of the Americanization committee reported a public meeting which showed the great work carried on by Miss Aiton, who has charge of the school. The regent said she had attended the public meeting given and agreed with Mrs.

Lemntond in regard to the old given by Miss Aiton. Mrs. E. Hilton Jackson of the Constitution Hall committee reported that everything ad been settled in regard to selling the bonds and she gave literature explaining it all. The regent read a list of worthy objects and requests made by the society.

Donations were made to 'lie Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial and to the District room in Continental Hall. Mrs. Edgar Allan was elected nelegate to the Continental Congress, Mrs. L. H.

Hannah alternate to the delegate, Mrs. H. A. Ridgely alternate to the regent, and Miss Edna Finch, Mrs. F.

H. Bates. Mrs. K. S.

Bovee. Mrs. James M. Lombard, Miss Virginia Richardson and Mrs. Edith Allan Crump, were elected alternates.

February being the month for the hap ter birthday anniversary, and the hirtnday of the founder. Mrs. Edgar Allan was most agreeably sur prised hy being made the recipient of birthday shower. The scheme was carried out in the dining room with cake, candles, etc. The mirth and wit which followed made a most enjoyable afternoon.

The furniture and dishes used were handed down the Hall family from the home of Julia Ward Howe, grandmother of Dr. Samuel P. Hall, husband of the hostess. Deborah Knapp Chapter held Its February meeting at the home of the regent, Mrs. George T.

Smallwood, with Misses Bean, Chew and Mace, assisting hostesses. Mrs. F. Bingham Martin was elected delegate, and the following Mrs. Gertrude Warren Moser.

Mrs. H. L. Parkinson. Dr.

Ella R. Fales, Mrs. James M. Willev Mrs. L.

L. Oliver, Mrs. E. L. Hiller.

Mrs. E. B. Meritt, Miss Elolse Mace. Mrs.

Frank Fullef and Miss Fadta Haskell. Mrs. James M. Willey of this chapter, having been nominated In caucus, the chapter by unanimous vote formally indorsed her for State regent. The treasurer's report showed the chapter finances In satisfactory condition.

with every indication that the budget would be readily met. The chapter voted to contribute $35 toward the State box in the new auditorium and to make the SSO pledge already made, as a memorial to the regent, Mrs. Smallwood. Guests present were Airs. W.

W. Husband, chairman. State Americanization committee: Mrs. Holzberg of Descendants of Chapter. Mrs.

A. E. T. Hansman, regent of Montlcello Chapter, and Mrs. Eli A.

ilelmiek, regent of Army and Navy Chapter, each of whom made interesting remarks: also Mrs. Reginald W. Geare, Mrs. John Garst, Mrs. Livermoore, Miss Bedell Mrs.

Ordway. After the business session Mrs. Parkinson conducted an auction sale of articles brought by chapter members, netting a neat sum for the social funa. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Eugenia Washington Chapter met recently at the home of Mrs.

F. S. Curtis, with Miss Curtis as assisting hostess. The regent, Mrs. C.

L. Goodrich, presided. Reports by committee chairmen were given. Mrs. Truman F.

Holt, chairman of the Philippine scholarship endowment fund committee, gave a short but interesting talk about her work and the chapter voted a contribution. Mrs. Holt also presented to the chapter a personal letter she had received from Eugenia Washington, for which she received a vote of thanks. Plans were made for a campaign to raise funds for the activities of the chapter. Miss Ethel Cooper of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was a guest.

The Maj. Chapter was entertained at its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Albert N. Baggs, 2324 Ashmead place, the assisting hostesses being Mrs. La Roe, Misses McMichael and Babb.

The meeting was opened with devotional and patriotic exercises and the vice regent, Mrs. E. G. Wright, presided. Reports of officers of committees were read.

Delegates and alternates were elected to represent the chapter at the District and National D. A. R. conference to be held In Continental Hall in April; delegate, Mrs. Albert N.

Baggs; first alternate. Miss Frances Ransom. Other alternates as follows: Mrs. Molster, Miss McMichael. Mrs.

Darnell. Mrs. Imlay, Miss Bloomfield, Miss Bliss. Miss Parker, Mrs. Smoot and Mrs.

Jarvis. The speaker for the evening was Miss Shroed, who gave a talk on the "menace of radical propaganda which Is flooding the country and the necessity for immediate action in combating the A buffet supper was served by the hostesses during the social hour Pluribus Unum Chapter held Its guest night meeting, February 11, at the home of the regent, Mrs. Harry C. Grove, 2708 Cathedral avenue, with the State officers as guests of honor, and other prominent D. A.

R. guests. Mrs. Harvey M. Friend and Miss Nellie M.

Darling were assisting hostesses. An excellent program was arranged by Mrs. Elmer E. Curry, chairman of entertainment. The leading number, was sung by all, led by Mrs.

Curry, following was the greeting by the regent. Mrs. Grove. Piano solos played by Miss Charlotte Klein were: Waltz, by Schutte; by Bizet; Rose," by MacDoweli; la Bien by Schutte; "Ragamuffin," by Ireland. Mrs.

Archer L. Haycock sang Garden of by Wood; "Nothing But by Carrie Jacobs Bond; by Carew; "Climbing Up to Heaven on a Moonbeam," by Thornton. Violin solos played by Mrs. Ella Knight Mears were by Borowski, and "Cradle by Hauser. The State regent, Mrs.

John M. Beavers, addressed the meeting, also Mrs. James M. Willey. State vice regent.

Mrs. David C. Caldwell, State recording secretary, gave a detailed the raising of funds for the new auditorium. Miss Helen Harman, State treasurer, mentioned in her talk the splendid reports of Miss Harriet P. Lander, treasurer of Pluribus Unum Chapter.

Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, also a guest of the chapter, told of her work as chairman of the "Real Monfirello Chapter met Tuesday afternoon at the home of the historian. Mrs. Frederick Knoop 3813 Van Ness street.

Mrs. De Lancy Gill being the assisting hostess. The regent, Mrs. A. E.

T. Hansmann. presided. The meeting was opened with prayer by the chaplain. Mrs.

Frank Bourn, and, after the usual patrfotlc opening exercises, reports from chairmen of committees were heard. Appropriations were made to the Girl Homemakers. George Washington University, the Auditorium fund, the District box for the auditorium, library, student loan and Ftate historic. An appropriation had previously been made for Ellis Island and the articles brought to the meeting assures a box to be sent to Ellis Island of which the chapter can be Justly proud. The regent spoke of the various social affairs she and the vice regent, Mrs.

William D. Baker, had attended since the last meeting. Fhe also told of the plans for the joint celebration of the D. A. F.

A. R. and C. A. R.

to be held February 22 in Memorial Continental Hall. She be held on March 3 and 4, at which the president general, Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, was to be the guest of honor. The chapter was fortunate In having as a guest Mrs. Howard L.

Hodgkins, who told of the Florida Ftate conference, where she was a guest and also gave an account of the plans for the coming State conference. The meeting was well attended -and after adjournment refreshments were served by the hostesses. Besides Mrs. Hodgkins the chapter had as guests Mrs. M.

X. Sullivan, Mrs. J. F. Douglas and Miss Betty Douglas.

The Janet Montgomery Chapter, met Tuesday al the home of the regent, Mrs. E. P. Weaver, in Chevy Chase, and was preceded by a board meeting at which Mrs. J.

B. Clark was elected vice- regent to fiill the unexpired term of Mrs. E. J. tional services which opened the Hartshorn, deceased.

After the devotional services which opened the meeting. was sung and memorial services held lor Mrs. Frederick THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. FEBRUARY 21, 1926-PART 1. Brown and Mrs.

K. J. Hartshorn, two chapter members who died recently. Mrs. Inez s.

Milton, a new member, was introduced to the chapter and was asked to speak of her services in rescuing drowning persons. Mrs. Milton wore a Congressional medal of honor engraved testimony of heroic deeds in saving life from the perils of the sea" which was awarded for "bravely rescuing a boy from drowning, August 26, She also wore a silver bar awarded for a second life saving service, and engraved "for bravely rescuing a girl from drowning, July 3. Mrs. Milton also sang, accompanying herself on the guitar.

Mrs. Lewis Jackson was elected delegate to the Continental Congress, with the following altenates: Mrs. Stone, Miss Wingate, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Gilliland, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs Moore, Mrs.

Corrlck, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Johnston, and Mrs. Meem. The following were elected delegates to the Ftate meeting to he held in Baltimore early in March: Mrs.

Milton. Mrs. Giddlngs, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs.

Griffith, and Airs. Meem. Alternates: Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Corrlck trs.

Johnston. Mrs. Bomberger, and Mrs. Thompson. The Frances Scott Chapter met on the evening of February 2.

at the home of Mrs. Warren Emley in Chevy Chase. The regent, Mrs. L. Percy Daniel presided.

Reports from committees were heard, and Mrs. Garges over to the treasurer the sum realized from the bridge party given by the chapter at the Lee House January 26. After the business meeting the chapter was entertained' hy little Miss Helen Martin, who sang and danced very cleverly, she was accompanied at the piano hy Mrs. Byrne. Mrs.

Emley served a buffet supper the members. She was assisted by Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Gordon. DIET PEEVES HIS NOTED FRENCH COOK Mme.

Rosalie Inconsolable Over Method of Living, Due to His Impaired Health. By the Associated Press. PARIS, February since Aristide Brland. who assumed the onerous duties of premier and foreign minister while In none too robust health, went on a strict diet, his famous cook, Mme. Rosalie, has been almost inconsolable.

Mme. Rosalie has cooked for some of the most famous persons of her time, as she presides over the kitchens of the Quai d'Orsay and has superintended more than her share of state dinners for visiting celebrities. Up to recently. M. Brland, who has been foreign minister several times, has done ample justice to Mme.

Rosalie art, as good food has been one of his chief delights. Now, however, he is confined by ills physicians to broth and toast and such spiritless concoction and has to eschew formal and official luncheons and dinners. He takes his simple fare at home and then turns up ut these functions In time for the coffee and speechmaking. U. S.

ASKS PADLOCKING OF HOTEL BREVOORT Federal Attorney Acts on Charge That Dry Law Has Been Broken Many Times. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February proceedings were started today by United States District Attorney Buckner against the Hotel Brevoort, one of New- best known hotels. The Sailors' Snug Harbor, owner of the land upon which the hotel stands, also was named as a formal defendant In the proceedings. The papers filed in Federal Court charged that liquor had been sold In the hotel on numerous occasions, constituting a The hotel Is operated by Raymond Ortelg, Inc.

Officers of the corporation are Raymond Orteig, Raymond Ortelg, and Elsie Dantlon. The elder Mr. Orteig in 1925 offered a prize of $25,000 to the winner of a non-stop airplane flight from Paris to New York. On June 1 last year he extended his offer for a further period of five years from that date. i The Brevoort was built in 1845.

Among its guests In earlier days were President Garfield, the Marquis of Queensbury, the Duke of Marlborough. Queen Emma of the Sandwich Islands. Prince George of Greece and numerous other noted persons. HIT AT CHARLESTON. Nebraska Clubwomen Try to Taboo Dances.

OMAHA, February 20 The Charleston the object of criticism and attack Nebraska club women social organizations. At North'Platte they have proposed ar. ordinance forbidding a man to place his arm more than half way around his partner. And the welfare board says it is aimed directly at the Charleston. The Lincoln city attorney has been asked to enforce the ordinance against vulgar rap at the Charleston, It Is claimed.

would also be taboo under the measure and unmarried persons under 21 would have to register when they went to public dances. TWO NEW FRENCH WORDS. Additions Made by Committee Based on Lynch Law. PARIS, February 20 law has Just furnished the French language with two new words which the committee revising the dictionary of the French academy officially has admitted Into good usage. These are a verb, and a noun derived from the verb.

"Lyncher Is defined as "to kill without what the Anglo-Saxons call lynch law, lot du and as action of lynching or the result of such 42 AIR LINES PLANNED. Huge Projects to Be Launched in Germany Soon. BERLIN, February 20 German Aerial Combine, the Deutsche Lufthansa Aktlengesellschaft fusion of the Aero Lloyd and Junker to begin Its activities by opening 42 aerial lines extending all over Germany and to many foreign countries. One-day flights are scheduled from Berlin to Moscow. Negotiations are contemplated with the Czechoslovakian government for the organization of an air service to Dresden, Prague and Vienna.

Wales Again Follows Hounds. MELTON, Mowbray, England. February 20 Prince of Wales Is back in the saddle. Undeterred by his recent fall. In which he suffered the fracture of the left collarbone, he joined the members of the Blankney hunt and followed the hounds today.

His collarbone is said to have knitted nicely. Tnclia has a government move for more scientific fanning. At Community Centers Os the Public Schools. A series of educational programs Is being given by the East Washington Community Center each Thursday, at 8 p.m.. In the Eastern High School, Seventeenth and East Capitol streets, under the Mrs.

Center ment. en tertalnrnems of moving pictures wtl! prove of value to udults and to JftM children who are TV Interested in trav- els and history, HBBk 1 especially Ameri- ran history, as the plan is to include the Yale Chronl- mks. l. W. hardy cles of America photoplays, released to the board of education through the generosity of Miss 11.

of Washington. The community programs will be continued throughout the remainder of the season. Central High Center, Eleventh and Clifton streets: Hebrew Congregations, S. S. A.

A. basket ball teams; Nightcap Athletic Club; the Mt. Vernon Athletic Club basket ball team; the Woodlothlans, 7:30 to Departmental Players, 8: O-E-Mor Dramatic Club. 8. Almas Temple drill team, 8.

pictures, presented by the American Nature Association, Mt. Vernon Place basket ball team. 8. Columbia Heights Center. Eleventh and Harvard streets, in the Wilson Normal School.

the center will be closed tomorrow, the class In weight reduction will not be held this week. The next meeting will be March 1. Capital Players, basket ball group, The Capital Players, volley ball group, women's regular gymnasium class work, special relaxing exercises for adults, personal attention to office workers, basket ball groups of the Princess Athletic Club. 8. Wednesday Rhythmic expression for boys and girls, special attention to children 4 to 6 years old, 3:30: Handicraft Club, open to women and girls, who are invited to bring sewing and fancy work, 3:30.

of the Wilson Players, under the direction of A. M. Poston, for the play, ''lntimate Strangers," by Booth Tarkington, to be given on March 4. this will be the first of a series of three plays; rehearsal of the Washingtonians. Argyle Athletic Club, basket ball game, Columbia Athletic Club, basket ball game, Monroe soccer team, Racing Pigeon Club, 8.

expression for children: girls' group in gymnasium work, Boy Scouts, Troops 40 and 1 ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT AND EVERY PIANO WILL BE WAREHOUSE Warehouse at 635 New York Ave. N. W. 1 635 7 ork Ave- 1 Northwest I PIANO SALE On Sale PLAYER-PIANOS! spwimMmN piano oil DOZENS OF THEM to be sacrificed during THIS PJH jjJ HHBBBI GREAT SALE! Mil PLAYER Hall You Must Hurry! Sale Soon Closes! 1 fiS IF YOU EVER WANTED A PLAYER HERE IS YOUR CHANCE! A OPPORTUNITY COMES TO EVERY ONE MISS IT! Act Quickly Call Early DECIDE TO BUY NOW AND SAVE MONEY! FORCED TO VACATE OUR WAREHOUSE SPACE! PRICES SLASHED ON CARLOADS OF Rj uavH A if 7 'vA 1 used and traded in Pianos IHi 63 I £jfc I I JjM preparing to 1 LJI the building. 1 ill Rather this large stock (about seven carloads) sl nos ane offering them to the public at SACRIFICE PRICES! We believe this hate cut the price on this the most sensational piano Used Player to the ridiculous fig- Another Great Player bargain that Washington has ever Practically New Placer Ifiano Another Fine Player, to he sacure of $189.00.

It will be a dlffl- that will sell immediately. Used. Nothing hw re' Modern case rifleed at the low figure of $265.00. cult matter to duplicate the value. but in excellent condition.

wrved The best choice will 8 CaSP 1 ull 88 note cal Shop elsewhere first, then ask to Come and be convinced of the pass this opportunity by. 0 to he early ghopprrg Pp Price cut to rock-bottom. pee this rare bargain in order to bargains offered. Down ride to act now! Just glance Small Down convinced yourself. c.

Balance B.i.v.^aTmen,- OPEN ALL DAY TOMORROW FOR YOUR A.M. TO 6 P.M.! ANY DOWN payment. 9 Easy terms, by the. The early shopper who sees Week OF lllOllth, Oil this Plano will buy it immedi- Probably the greatest value in i It hardly seems possible that Slightly Lsed Piano, to be sacately. Just think of buying a slightly a i ance an Upright Piano can be pur- rificed at Fspecially degoodU sed Upright Piano for the sale Has been very slight PAD.V chased for 535.

The stock must Fine tone nly SSB 00! and wIU be 80ld for CALL EARLY be moved, however, and we are wh at veu can as a down You will not miss the small than the actual amount allowed. Bargains making sacrifices to attract im- payment and the balance at 1.50 Weekly Payments Ask to see this real bargain. Always Go mediate action. a week. ARTHUR JORDAN PIANO CO.

IT New York Are. N. W. I 41, basketry class, 7:30 to fife and drum corps, Royce Athletic Club, 7. East Washington Center, Eastern High School, Seventeenth and East Capitol streets: the liine Junior High School: Independent Midgets, Independent Athletic Club, the Washington Independent Band, basketry' class, Pleasure Club, 8:30.

the Eastern High School: Live Wire Athletic Club, 7: Warwick Preps Athletic Club. De Molay Athletic Club, drill corps. Daught drill corps, Bethlehem Chapter, O. E. Sioux Athlet.c Club, Bethany Athletic Club, 8: basket ball practice, 9:15.

and millinery classes, community dance, National Capital Players, Aurora Athletic Club, Five Athletic Club, Comet Athletic Club, basket ball, girls, women's gymnasium class, Washington Athletic Club, community program, organization of girls' rhythm clabs In the armory, 7. E. V. Brown Center, Connecticut avenue and McKinley street: dramatic group will have a luncheon served at 12:30, folotved by a drantatic lesson at 1. class, 3:15.

Thursday Coaching class in French, beginners' French for children, 3:15 advanced French for children, 3:45. rhythm for children, library open 7 to 9:30. Park View Center, Warder and Newton streets. Fcouts, 315: piano class, 3:15: public speaking class, basketry class, Northern Midgets Athletic Club, 7:30: bridge instruction class, open for membership, community entertainment, including a visual instruction program, 8. rhythm instruction.

violin class, 4. Cainp Fire group, 3:30. game hour. Boy Scout troop. Handwork Club, clay modeling class, young dance, 7:45.

Petwortli Center, Eighth and Shepherd streets. Rhythmic expression class, advanced and beginners, 3:15. play group, boys' play group, basketry for adults and children; children's dramatic group, Dennison art class. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts. gymnasium class for women, 8.

Southeast Center, Seventh and streets southeast, in the Hlne Junior High School. basket ball team. 6:30: groups of the Second Baptist Y. P. including girls' basket ball team and the senior and junior basket ball teams, 8:45.

Rhythmic expression group, No. rhythmic expression group. No. 2. dramatic group, basket ball practice, Follyanna Club, 8:30, followed by gymnasium games, drama rehearsal of the Forrest Players, Boy Scouts, game group, 7:30.

Thomson Center, Twelfth and streets. for a beginners' class In Spanish; Intermediate class In Spanish, advanced class In Spanish, the Washington Opera Company rehearsal, girls' chorus, Community Dramatic Club, for all interested In drama, Auction Bridge Club, open to all who are interested in learning to play bridge, 8 to 10; Gregg dictation class, Washington Trade Union College. class In blue print reading and estimating, Mid-city Citizens' Association, 8. dictation class, Washington Opera Company rehearsal, chorus, rhythmic dancing instruction, dramatic oral expression for older girls, 4:15. Friday instruction in social dancing and singing, 7 to instruction in social dancing for junior and senior high school boys and girls, 9 to 10; beginners and advanced Span ish instruction, mandolin and guitar orchestra, china painting, Washington Opera Company rehearsal, girls' chorus, 8.

in Instrumental music, including piano, violin, saxophone, drum, cello, flute and clarinet, 9 to 12 a.m. Birney Center, Nichols avenue and Howard street southeast: Whittling Club. 7:30 to Mystic Social Club, 9 to 10; Birney Athletic Club, 9 to 10; industrial art group, Literary Club, 8 to Rialto Athletic Club, 9 to Boys' Athletic Club, 9 to Barry Farm Athletic Club, 7:30 to Birney's Melody Orchestra, 9 to 10:30. Burrville Center, Division avenue and Corcoran street northeast: classes for adults and children, Industrial art class. Art and Club, class in rhythm, 3:15: game group, chorus singing for children.

Girls' Industrial Art Club, the Carnation Thrift Club, Wirnodaughsls Industrial and Social Club, Glendale Athletic Club, Art and Craft Club, Dramatic Club, folk dancing, 9:30. Cleveland Center, Eighth and streets: and Chatter Industrial Art Club, lampshade-making, millinery and dressmaking groups. Glee Club, sight reading; chorus work, flower-making Instruction class, 7:30. Emancipation committee. 8.

extension piano classes, Mr. Henry Grant, instructor, 3:15. and Chatter Industrial Art Club, lampshade-making, millinery and dressmaking group. sight reading and chorus music groups, Saxophone Orchestra, Amphion Glee Club. Jonquil Club, 8.

Industrial and Recreational Friendship Club. 4:30 to 6. extension piano class for beginners. Mrs. G.

Pelham and Miss E. Johnson, instructors, 10 to 12 a.m. Dunbar Center, First and streets: Bayard Social Club Dance, 8. Junior High athletic team, 6:30 to Industrial Art Club, La Rover Athletic Club, 7:30 to St. Augustine Athletic Club, 8:30 to Simon Commandery drill team, Columbia Lodge of Elks, Reading Club for Boys, Bayard Social Club, 8.

Lovejoy Center, Twelfth and streets northeast: instruction program, Industrial Art Club, Dramatic Club. 3:15. Athletic Club, Ukulele Club, basketry class, industrial art class, supervised study period, art class, Togan Athletic Club, Young Dramatic Club, 8. instruction program, community singing, community athletics, Manchester Junior Athletic Club, La Vida Orchestra, Athletic Club, industrial art class. Game and Reading Club, Dennison art class, class in rhythm, 10 to 12 a.m.

The Lovejoy basket ball team will meet each school day, 3:15 to 6. Military Road Center, Military road, near Brightwood, D. Bees Industrial Art Club, 3:15 to Social Service Dramatic Club. 4:30 to Brightwood Activity Club, 3:15 to Brightwood Athletic Club, 3:15 to 5. Miner Normal Center, Georgia avenue and Euclid street: Basketry, sewing and dressmaking groups.

Dramatic Club, Red Cross classes in first aid, home nursing and food selection. Current Topics Club for Men. lampshade-making and flower-making instruction class, 7:30. Cross classes In first aid, home nursing and food selection, gymnasium activities, needlework classes, Boy Scouts, Current Topics Club for Men, lampshademaking and flower-making groups, 7:30. Randall Center, First and I streets southwest: art group, stereopticon lecture by Mrs.

G. Pelham, Cotton Industry and the Panama 8. West Washington Center, Twentyseventh and streets northwest: Industrial Art Club will give a dance, 8. economics group. Neighborhood Council.

Criterion Social Club, reed and basketry classes, Lincoln Athletic Club, Georgetown Preps, Georgetown Foot Ball Club, Dramatic Club. 7:30: Whist Club. to Georgetown Civic Association. Patriarchs Training School, 8. Club.

Dramatic Club, Georgetown Foot Ball Club. Civics Glee Club. Progressive Industrial Art Club, 7:30. Eehearsal Called Off. i There will be no rehearsal of the Washington Choral Society tomorrow evening, us it is a holiday.

The regu- lar rehearsal will be held on the folj lowing Monday, March 1, at Thomson School at 8 RESTLESS LIFE INVADES SOBER ATHENAEUM CLUB London Institution Noted for Song Meals and Iking Sleeps Serving By the A undated Preu. LONDON, February less appurtenancea of modem have Invaded the sacred precincts of the Athenaeum Club, for generations famous for Its long meals, long sleeps, long letters to the press and othei wise. After many months of discussion, the members voted to install a wire less receiving set. and then came the announcement that luncheons aro to be served at the club, which Is the center for literary men, bishops, scientific observers, artists and arch: tects who have made names for them selves. Some of the older members were outspokenly opposed to the idea, as well as the radio, but some of them are reported to have come under the spell of both Innovations.

The Bishop of London, who has often said that clubmen eat too much, has been delighted at the success of the luncheons, which have become more popular than even the promoters prophesied. RELIC OF REVOLUTION. New Museum In Pari3 Reminder of Days of Terror. PARIS. February 20 OP).

cans visiting France this Spring will find a new and interesting museum of the French revolution in the old Palais de Justice, where Louis XVI Marie Antoinette and other famous victims of the revolution were con fined before they took their Journey to the guillotine. A lofty, gloomy chamber in the palais, which has been used as a restaurant for some time, will be converted for this purpose. In the days of terror this room was an anteroom to the Conciergerie, and Its walls looked down on many of the tragic scenes of those stormy time HOUDINI TO APPEAR. Will Testify for Bill Against Fortune Tellers. Houdini, the magician.

expected to appear before the Senate District committee at 2 o'clock Friday after noon at a public hearing to be held a bill to restrict the operations of fortune tellers in the District. The bill was introduced by Senator Copeland and provides that any person pretending to tell fortunes, or where lost or stolen goods may be found, or any person who by slight of hand, fortune-telling or any similar means fraudulently obtains from another person property of any description. would be subject to a penalty of not to exceed $250, or imprisonment of not to exceed six months..

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