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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1911
Page
6
A set of lectures in a winter program covers Florentine Italian and Lombardic and Venetian schools with stereoptition views. Experts from France Spain and Britain will lead talks on Renaissance art and culture and feature early masters.
The National Food Show at Convention Hall attracts about 60 000 attendees for its first week with a special night for men over 250 pounds. A prominent display features a bust of President Taft and a replica of the White House. Exhibits on meat quality and domestic economy educate visitors, with lectures by district officials and health officers drawing many schoolchildren and adults alike.
Washington Lodge of Elks announces fall opening with beefsteak dinner on Wednesday night during the regular lodge session. Trustees Samuel Kimberley P J Foley and Charles Conner supervised building redecoration while committees run the dinner, with Mer sheimer as chair and Payfair, Buckley, Tharp among leaders.
The fifty fourth annual report of the Columby Institution for the Deaf at Kendall teen for the fiscal year ended June 2 has been received. Enrollment was 129 representing 30 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Thirty seven of the students were admitted as beneficiaries of the District. The year’s health was good. two cases of sickness repeated, one of thermalsin and another of appendicitis. Bull were treated at George Washington Hospital. Several changes in the faculty occurred. Dr Edward M Gallaudet resigned, Per cival Hall appointed to fill his place. Wallace C Lowler resigned. Limis 1 Hooper succeeds him. Miss Mary Fretha Wilbins and others appointed to positions. The farm duties and maintenance costs are detailed, with maintenance $114,116.61, special repairs $5,000, and $2,609 for fire-related reductions. Estimates for next year show $78,250 for support, with funds requested for a gymnasium and dormitory improvements for college women and officers. The institution’s offices list William Howard, Percival Hall, Charles S Brailey, and others on the board and staff.
Robert Simpson resigns from the Pittburgh Gazette Times standing committee to become right editor of the paper. He will be succeeded by Robert Murmter, exchanging places. Sospeau election will be held soon to fill the vacancy on the committee, with flowers and floral decorations for weddings and teas offered by local suppliers.
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