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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1921

Page

12

Mme Gadski delights Willard Ballroom in Rigorous Recital

The Chamber Music Society presented Mme Johanna Gadski at the Willard ballroom last evening. A crowded hallway and extra seats marked the triumph as she delivered a demanding program with refined shading and powerful, flawless tone including Wir der Liebe and Isolde. Notable attendees listed among boxholders: Mrs Robert Mackenzie and others.

Chamber Music Society Mme Johanna Gadshin Willard Balloom Mme Gadski Widmung Schumann Nachsteuck Erlkoenig Bohm Wagner Mme. Gadski Isolde Waegner Robert Mackenzie Charles Nelson Riker Harold Marsh Charles Bell Crayke Simpson Guy Gof Alexander Bentley H G Wells George Paulleff Robert Hincksey Gladys Hincksey Frances Sullivan Everett Walker

Pleads for Irish funds at Gonzaga hall

Walter Edgerton Tiskoway urged Irish fundraising to avoid dependence on foreign aid as Britain fights in India Egypt and elsewhere. Anthony J. Barrett led the Pearse panel as Frank F. Walsh set to speak at Gonzaga hall next Thursday under the Joint Association of Railway Employes. Berthe M M Brown, 33, of 821 Fifth street NE, attempted suicide by iodine and was taken to Emergency hospital in non danger.

Irish Republic Walter Edgerton Tiskoway Edgerton Padraic H France Russia Germany Anthony J. Barrett Hoelloway Gongsga Hall Joint Association of Railway Employes of Washington Alexandria Frank F. Walsh Berthe M&m. Brown Fifth Street

Agents search rear building after failed key request

Agent Henson stated he could not wait and sought a key to search a rear building, which appeared to be a barn and storage. Officers entered with a servant's invitation and were joined by two men, examining through a small opening. They found nothing suspicious and left quietly within 80 minutes, affidavits confirming the rear building was the only area examined.

Weskemcun Marta Kyanqesore Henson

Elected New Commodore at Corinthian Yacht Club

Edward O Reed was chosen Commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club at the annual meeting. Officers elected include RH Harper vice commodore F M Williams rear commodore F A Barnes secretary treasurer KR BR Rives recording secretary P B Castles treasurer and BE L Wilson WG Schafhirt and August Bussard trustees. A B Bennett retiring commodore was presented a ship's clock by J P Welcker in appreciation of his service.

Edward 0. Reed Corinthian Yacht Club RH. Harper F. M. Williams F. A. Barnes KR. BR. Rives P. B. Castles Treas Urer BE. L. Wilson W. G. Schafhirt August Bussard A. B. Bennett J. P. Welcker

Commission to Investigate U.S. Education Costs

The American Council on Education announced a commission to study public education costs across typical states and communities. Funding totaling 170000 is provided by the Commonwealth Fund Carnegie Corporation General Education Board and Milbank Memorial. Dr Strayer of Columbia University is chairman.

United States American Council On Education Commonwealth Fund Carnegie Corporation General Education Board Milbank Memorial Samuel B. Capen Washington Edward C. Elliott University of Montana Elwood P. Cubberley Stanford University Thomas E. Finegan State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania

Laughing at the Constitution Aims to Aid Law Enforcers

Federal prohibition commissioner Haynes urges more than lip service to law enforcement. He calls for public officials to act as witnesses, and for citizens to attend court to back the government in enforcing Prohibition laws.

Mr. Haynes Eurther

National Gallery of Art Commission to Meet

The Smithsonian estab lished National Gallery of Art Commission will convene at the Smithsonian Tuesday at 10 30 a m. Executive committees meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the Cosmos club and the advisory committee on accept ance of art works will meet tomorrow at 9 30 a m. Members include W K Bixby Joseph H Gest Charles Moore James Parmelee Herbert L Pratt John E Lodge Frank Jewett Mather Jr Charles A Pratt Edward W Redfield Herbert Adams Edwin H Blashfield Daniel Chester French Gari Meichers William H Holmes and Dr Charles D Wolcott secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

National Gallery of Art Commission Smithsonian Institution Cosmos Club National Gallery of Art W. K. Bixby Joseph H. Gest Charles Moore James Parmelee Herbert L. Pratt John E

City Briefs Nominations and Meetings Across Local Groups

Civitan club plans a luncheon for officer nominations at the Shoreham tomorrow. Marine Band will perform at the Marine barracks this afternoon at 3. Arkansas society meets Wednesday at Thomson school. Sixteenth Street Highland Citizens meet tonight at Sixth Presbyterian church at 8. St. Mark's Men’s club hosts a turkey dinner Thursday for Rev and Mrs Stetson. National Capital Dental Society meets at George Washington University lecture hall No. 2 tomorrow night. North Washington Citizens Association gathers tonight at United Brethren church. George Washington Post No. 1 American Legion meets Wednesday night in District building at 8. Vaughn choir of Calvary Baptist to initiate new members tonight. Refreshments follow. “A Visit to the Holy Land” pictures shown at First Congregational Church tonight.

Sixteenth Street Highland Citizens Association Sixth Presbyterian Church St. Mark’s Parish C. B. Stetson National Capital Dental Society George Washington University George Washington Post The American Legion Vaughn Clyah Calvary Baptist Church Holy Land First Congregational Church Tenth and G Streets

Meek Aves Se of Columbia Heights Citizens Association Meeting

The Columbia Heights Citizens Association meets tomorrow at 7 30 PM at St Stephen s Church 3017 Fourteenth Street. Judge Bundy a longtime active member and former president now 92 remains on the executive committee. The reception will be a community affair.

Meek Aves Columbia Heights

Jobless Getting Work as Business Increases

Unemployment in the United States shows a slow decline based on Labor Department monthly reports from 65 industrial centers. One-half of one percent payroll gains occurred from October to November with paper, lumber, iron and steel, auto, and textile sectors hiring, while railroad repair, leather, and food industries cut jobs. Among cities, Peoria and Perth Amboy posted large gains, Syracuse Dayton and Grand Rapids also rose, while Los Angeles New Orleans Brockton St. Louis varied. New York and Chicago saw small employment declines.

United States Labor Department Department Peoria Ill Perth Amboy N. J Syracuse N. Y Dayton Ohio Grand Rapids Mich St. Paul

Income Tax Unit Dance For Welfare League Benefit

More than 4900 employees of the income tax bureau will attend a reception and dance Tuesday night at Arcade auditorium. Commissioner D. H. Blair and Deputy Commissioner B. E. Batson will be guests of honor. The event supports the Welfare League with Edwin Smith as general chairman and C. A. Taquette as vice chairman.

Income Tax Bureau Arcade Auditorium Edwin Smith Welfare League Internal Revenue D. H. Blair BE. B H. Batson C. A. Taquette A. A. Lustig D. K. McConville G. G. Harper K. F. Erickson E. 8. Strait A. P. Wyand BR. A. Shepard J. T. Ineroa Hazard E. T. Lewis D. W. Moser W. H. Robinson BC. Cooper K. L. Osborn W. G. Woodford W. D. Middighaut C. M. Wood T. L. Haines H. B. Rupprecht F. B. Steffens C. H. Beir W. T. Peake Grouch F. E' Dodeze, Jr J.-F. Hessenaar D. H. Carro D. J. Garretson B. BR Putnam A. Schumann, Jr Gc’ Hammond Miss D. Rea A. B. Niess

Oehlert Transferred to Richmond Jail After Murder Conviction

William H. Oehlert, convicted Friday in Fairfax for first degree murder in the October 15 shooting of Henry Briscoe, was moved to Henrico County Jail in Richmond pending appeal. The transfer, done by Fairfax jailer Harvey Cross and a deputy, followed his protest over Fairfax Jail conditions and his prior escape attempt.

Washington Post Bureau N. Patrick St Alexandria William H. Oehlert Fairfax Henry Briscoe Henrico County Richmond Oeshlert Harvey Cross Fairfax County Oehlert

Americans Rush Home From Paris Lines For Christmas

Hundreds of Americans crowded French line offices in Paris seeking passage on the Paris liner to return home before Christmas. The voyage tomorrow carries a jolly crowd with passengers including Douglas Fairbanks and wife en route to California, Mme Emma Calve, Courtlandt F Bishop and the American consul general’s daughter, plus many Americans from Germany and Austria returning home, all slated for the homeward voyage.

Paris France Germany Austria Tontinent Lectaer Co

Women Fear Equal Rights Bill Clauses

At a Continental hotel meeting representatives from several national women's organizations warn passage of the constitutional amendment proposed by the National Woman's Party could jeopardize state guaranteed rights like eight hour workday laws. The groups include the National Consumers League National League of Women Voters National Women's Trade Union League YWCA WCTU General Federation of Women's Clubs and the National Women's Party. Mrs Richard Edwards, first vice president of the National Association of Women Voters, urged unity to prevent groups interested in women legislation from opposing each other in Congress.

National Woman's Perty Seveoral National Women's Organizations Continental Hotel National Woman's Party Ams Organizationa I F W National Consumers League National League of Women Voters National Women's Trade Union League The Young Women's Christian Association Woman's Christian Temperance Union General‘ Federation of Women’s Clubs National Women’s Party Richard Edwards Spsy Vettea of Women Voters

Reception for Sokolg Ww Makes Washington Jews Excited

Announcement of the coming visit by the world leader and diplomat Nichum Sokelow stirs interest among local Jewish groups. Emile Berliner chairs the reception committee planning events at Harrington hotel with a general meeting set at Adath Israel synagogue to review preparations.

Nichum Sokelow the & Skolow Harrington Hotel Emile Berliner They Sekolow Washington Adath Israel Sifth I Streets

International teas discuss women's issues at National Party event

The second in a series of international teas was held yesterday at the national headquarters of the National Woman Party. Swedens Sirl Hard, Japan's Hide Inc gs, New Zealand's Nellie Scania Bee, and others spoke on problems facing foreign women, with Mrs. Donald Hooker chairing the Maryland branch event. Natalie Sumner Lincolin and Dwight Clarke presided at the tea table.

Thair Smex Ia Sirl Hard Sweden Mme Hide Inc Gs Japan Nellie Scania New Zealand Wognsne Donald Hooker Maryland Cjetha Womens Party Natalie Sumner Lincolin Wrs Dwight Clarke Mississanies Montoya T.ablay

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