Evening Star Newspaper, November 18, 1923, Page 66

T THE SUNDAY STAR, FRATERNITIES LODGES. Monday—Potomac, B. B, French, N tion. 8:30 p.m. Anacostia, No. 21, E. A. Pentalpha, No. l.\Gnnd Visita- .33, E. A, tion, 8 p.m. Mount Rleasant, Aibert Pike, No. #6, E. A. Tuesda; ational, No. 12, Grand V , "Grana Visita- tlon. §:30 King David, No. 28, F. C. Lebanon, No. 7, M. M. by pa ma 7 p.m. Wadnesday—Washington Centennial, 14, Grand Visitation. 8:30 Osiris, No. 26, Grand Visit 8 p.m. A LML 15, Grand Visi- No, 0. ion, . No. 34, Social. he New Jerusalem, No. 9, Friday—St. John's, No. 11, Grand Vis- itation, 8 Hope, No. S pm. Saturday—St. special at 7 p.m, Mount Pleasant, No. Night, Masters’ Association. School of “Instruction. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS. Tuesday-Washiogton, No. 2, Ladies’ Night, étte. No. 5, Mark. Wednesday—Columbia, No. 1., and M. E. M. Brightwood, No. 9, Mark KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES. Tuesdex—Rrightwood, No. 6, Order of the Temple. Thursday —De Molax. No. 4, Orler of Malta; special, 7:30 ROYAL AND SELECT ) Monday—Washington Conncti, Degrees. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RIT! Tuesday—Mithras Tndge of Perfection clection of member. p.m. Grand Visitation, No. 11, M. M. 38, Ladies® PN ’ OPE Lodge, No. 20, has xot only provided for the endowment of a scholarship in George Wash- ington University, but has au- thorized its master to appoint the son or the daughter of a member or of a deceased member thereto in the near future. This along the line of the mov. ment for providing higher education for | worthy sons and daughters of master ! Masons where they are found to be duly ambitious. The Italian-American Masonic Club | also, at a recent meeting, after listening tn an address by J. W. Walton of the Anchor Masonic’ Club, whom it names a8 “the father of the Masonic scholar- ships in George Washington University," approved the scholarship movement and pledged its share of funds for the con- structive undertaking. President Michael Feri appointed a committee of five, with Rev. M. €, Marseglia chairman, in connection with the matter. B. B. French Lodge announces oi- chestral music and light refreshments for its grand visitation tomorrow ev | grand matron by W. Arthur Storm and to the worthy grand patron by Assoclate Worthy Matron Mrs. Biggs. A short program was given, consist- ing of a solo by Mrs. James Kerr and a solo by Charles Meyer. Next Tues- day the chapter and Washington Chapter, R. A. A. M., will hold a joint soclal in the banquet room. At its meeting last Tuesday Beth- lehem Chapter, after a short business session, was entertained with humor- | ous contributions by Bill Ford, Baby Embrey and little Jack Regan. Re- { freshments were served. The worthy matron of Unity Chap- ter announces that next Friday even- ing the chapter will be paid its an- nual visit by the worthy grand ma- tron, worthy grand patron and officers of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia. The Columbia Floral Circle will meet at the home of Mrs, Lilly Owen, 1703 Kenyon street northwest, tomor- row afternoon. St. John's Lodge Chapter will meet tomorrow evening, when the present line officers will advance in position and confer degrees upon new mem- bers. Ruth Chapter, No. 1, will meet to- morrow night. The worthy grand matron and worthy grand patron will make their annual grand visitation. At the last meeting a play by the Dramatic Club, under the dircction of Ruth lvers, was given William F. Hunt > at its last meeting, & over evening to its grand visitation. behalf of the chapter the grand ma- tron, Mrs. Tillie C. C was presented by atron John Proctor with a silver dish and a sir ilar dish was presented to the grand patron, James A. West, by Mrs. Mil- dred Sherman. Most Worthy Grand Matron of the General Grand Chap- ter Mrs, Cora R, Franz was in at- tendance sgram included vocal s rry M. Forker, a plano s Amy Young and recitation by Mrs. Julia N. Streater past grand matron. ing, on Thurs evening, past officers’ night and the will be conferred by the past and patrons, with Mrs, Julia in the eas After the day evening an interesting-program. expects to have its fraternal mother and father, Minerva Crawford and Edward Brashears, as guests Thanksgiving eve the chapter wil hold a dance at Rauscher’s. The worth officers, pd Treasu and Ma Smith 16, the will be degre matrons N. Rlley meeting Tues- Chapter will have worthy grand matron and - grand patron and other grand “ccompanied by Right Worthy r Aicena Lamond, T Jeannett va R. Crawford. ning. Master James W. McGulre ha announced that the lecture, which wi expected as a feature, would not be d livered. > | | Past Master George B. Turner of I Fayette Lodge, No. 19, will deliver an address before the Hiram Lodge In- struction Club tomorrow evening on “Speculative Masonry,” with light r freshments and soclal intercourse after- ward. Through the clrcular of Adoniram Council, No. 2, Royal and Select Mas- ters, it is learned that the Superexce lent’ Master's degree will be presented in the Seottish Rite Cathedral, 3d and streets northwest, Saturday evening, December 1. Pentalpha Lodge, No. special communication Saturday eve- ning, December 8, at 7:30 o'clock, for the } M. 3. degree. The master announces that the evening will be one of unusual interest. will hav A souvenir book of peculiar Ma- sonic interest, consisting of a concise history of Freemasonry in Virginia, has been published in connection with the George Washington Masonic Memorial, and will be sold to help defray the ex- pense of laying the corner stone. The story of Masonry begins with the settlement of Virginta, and carries many events of both national and Masonic Interest. The Chinese Free Masons of the World assembled in convention in this city contributed $100,000 and pledged $400,000 toward the erection of a tem- ple of peace at Shanghai to cost £1,000.000. The Chinese Kung Tong, or Chinese Freo ill work for peace and settled concitiony in China. This fraternity of Chinese is not recognized by ~ American Masonic krand lodges. In ritual and organ- | ization the oriental order is said to ciffer widely from American and Eng- lish Masonic usage. = Monarch H. J. Gompers announces that Kallipolis Grotto business meet- ing at Grotto headquarters, December 14, will feature the nomination of of- icers. 'The annual meeting and elec- on of officers will be held January The wives of the members of the Crotto Drill Corps gave a card party Thursday evening and will give_an- other in December. Mrs. W. J. Ers- kine is chairman of the committee, #nd under her leadership these par- ties are said to be proving a popular | entertainment feature. Monday last was Grotto night at the Shrine circus of mas Temple. Monarch H. J. Gompers, the oflicers, the Grotto Band, Drill and Drum and | Bugle Corps and a large number of prophets marched to Convention Hall i & body and were formally received by the Shrine officers. T Thanksgiving Grotto Band and Drill held at the New Willard Hotel No- vember 27. mmittee also an- nounces the following dance dates for the seaso December, , Januar: 15, February 22, March 15 and Apri dance of the @prps will be The Washington Railroad Square Club will celebrate a “Scottish Rite” night Saturday, November 24. Ronald E. Blight, thir{y-third degree, editor nd lecturer, will be the speakar. El- wood P. Morey, thirty-third degree and deputy for the District, and all members of Albert Pike Consistory, . 1, have been invited to be present. Nathan Weill, thirty-third degree, and many other prominent Knights of Kadosh hold membership cards in the Railroad Square Club. John J. Cun- ningham, Harry B. Bowersox, A. Raw- ley Doome, Oscar W. Riley, James O. Totton, Frank Kreglow and O. Shepherd of the entertalnment com. mittee will provide the smokes and supper to follow the evening's festivi- es. Columbla Commandery's Ladies' Ausiliary will meet next Friday n the commandery asylum. The Arab Patrol of Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine announces its sea- son’s series of dances as follows: Mon- day, November 26; Friday, December 21; Wednesday, January 16; Tuesda: February 17, and Monday, March 1 The potentate’s grand ball ‘is_an- nounced for Friday, April 25. J. B. Hayes- is chairman of the committee of arrangements, with V. M. Fookes and P. L. Gladmon, vice chairmen, and A. F. Baillle, W. H. Nash, John J. Tancill, jr.; I B. Fleld, W. C. Lyster Jones, L. W. Brown, 8. W. Solf- helmer. F. M. Graham and R. W. ‘orney as aides. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR Esther Chapter will have charge of the religious services at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home this after- noon at 3 o'clock. The choir, under the leadership of Mrs. J. Harry Cun- ningham, will furnish the musie, and Rev. Dr. Alfred E. Barrows, pastor of Eastern Presbyterlan Church, will he the speaker. Harding Chapter, No. 31, was visit- ed by the worthy grand matron, worthy grand patron and other grand sificers of the Grand Chapter of the jurisdiction of the District of Colum- bia at {ts last meeting. Presentation romarks were made to the worthy i Mrs. with Mob! tation day. The gi patron, after e presented George Curti ¥ to T tron interesting addre with silver bask Shinn and Mi; mith, respectiv The program conslsted, in addition, of remarks by Mrs. Lamond and vocal solos by Miss Elizabeth Stone and Allen F. Shoe- smith, accompanied by Mrs. Bertha A. oley, past matron, and by Mrs. B. C. Breeder of Martha Chapter, ac- companied hy the worthy matron, Mrs. Nora Hines. The grand officers pald lecta Chapter its grand sitation last day evening. Solos were sung Blanch Carnahan atron of Loy ¥ Chapter, and P tron Arthur Simpson. Readings b, heth Harmon and piano solos by Mrs. Maud Fry completed the program. s of electric chafing dishes were made to the grand matron and grand pa- tron. The presentation speeches were made by Pa Matron Mrs. Mamie Copes and Past Patron Arthur Simp- son. The endowment committee will meet at the home of the secreta Mrs. Elsie S. Robinson, Wednesday evening. ) Columbia Chapter's room, at and Kenyon streets, was crowded last Monday night, it being the grand visitation of the grand matrons and grand patrons and other officers of the Grand Chapter. This being the home chapter of the grand matron, 14th | & special program by Miss Edith A. Willlams was presented. A solo by Mrs. b tuth Ayler Morgan, reading & rdia Epple L e nd Stanie Matron Mrs. Mabel by Melville Lindsay completed the entertainment. 5 W Jermane presented the grand matron with a silver steak platter and Eliza- beth - Rowell presented the grand patron with a traveling clock. The matrons and patrons of 1912 and the matrons and patrons of 1923 came in a body and presented her with a cold meat fork and a basket of flowers, respectively. nd olo by . Loyalty Chapter, No. 32, was visited ovember 7 by the grand matron, grand patron and other officers of the Grand Chapter. Each member of the Grand Chapter was presented with a leather bound note book: A program was presented consisting of a tenor solo by Irving M. Tullar, remarks by Mrs. Effie Van Kammen, who pre- sented the grand matron with a dozen crystal sherbet glasses: so- prano solo by Mrs. Etta W. Davis and remarks by Migs Florence M. Bosard, who presented the grand ma- tron with a set of butter spreaders. The official parents of the chapter, Flora 1. Campbell and Gratz Dunkum, congratulated the chap- ter on its success. Other past grand officers present were Past Grand Matrons Mrs. Grace Wilkins-Kimmel, Mrs. Bgrtha G. Hudson, Mrs. Bena Barnhart and Mrs, Minerva R. Craw- ord, George W. Mobray and Mr. Edward . Brashears. After the general and special business of the chapter next | Wednesday evening the chapter will be entertained by a sketch under the Tlupt-rvlslcm of Mrs. Effie Arnold Wil- ams, Lebanon Chapter, No. 25, celebrated its fourth birthday anniversary last Tuesday evening. The distinguished guests were Past Grand Matrons Hattle R. Hutchinson, Grace E, Wil- kins-Kimmel and Flora E. Camp- bell. The arrangements were in charge of the past matrons and pa- trons and included a program, supper and dancing. A feature was a poem, prepared for the occasion by Past Patron John Clagett, proctor of Wil- liam F. Hunt Chapter, No. 16. A large birthday cake which occupied the center of the banquet hall was cut and distributed among the guests at the conclusion of the evening. Among those who contributed to the entertainment of the evening were Misses Eklund, Harper, Taylor and Yauchler and Messrs. McCoy, Painter and Frederick C. Schaefer and three children of Mr. Schaefer. The grand matron and grand pa- tron and other officers of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia paid their annual visit to Naomi Chapter, No. 3, last Wednesday evo- ning. Congratulations were extend- ed the chapter for having as a mem- ber Hefen B. Strait. assoclate grand matron of the Grand Chapter. The grand matron was presented a silver carving set by Mrs. Callle Ison. To the grand patron Mildred Schippert presented an electric toaster. A read- ing. “Darky Culture In_Dixie,” was given by Mrs. Martha B. Ware. A sketch was presented by Edith W. Clark and Bessie C. Doolan. A song of welcome to the grand matron and patron was given by Edith W. Clark. A rummage sale is to be held the last week in November at 2018 Tth street northwest. Gavel Chapter, No. 29, will confer the degrees Tuesday evening. At the last meeting a short program fol- lowed the grand visitation. Cathedral Chapter, No. 14, met Wed- nesday night, following which it was entertained with plano solos by Miss Gertrude Smallwood. tenor solos by Joseph Di Meglo and singing of old on | Clagett | The next meet- | The chapter | and Past Grand Patrons Mr.| songs by the members under the lead- ership of Past Grand Matron Jessie W. Cowles. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Rathbone-Superior, No. 29, will con- clude the grand visitations for this ear, when nd Chancellor Ellery W. Heiss, accompanied by his asso- clate Grand Lodge officers, makes his official visit next Friday at & p.m. Webster, No. 7. conferred the rank of Page on a class last Tuesday eve- ning. The rank of Esquire will be conferred November 27. Next Tues- day evening the grand chancellor and associs rand officers will pay their annual official wisit to thix lodge. The lodge will convene at 7:30 pm., the Grand Lodge officers will be received at 8 p.m. Representative Jeffers of the fourth Alabama t_will make the principal ad- dress. Representative John C. Schae- fer of the fourth Wisconsin dis- trict also is expected to address the members. “olumbia, No. 26, convened last Wednesday evening for the purp of receiving Grand Chancellor lery W. Heiss, accompanied by his staff of associate Grand Lodge officer A brief program was given, Including addresses by Grand Chancellor Ellery W. Heiss, on “The Character of Fra- ternalism in Columbia Lodge, 26.” and Knight M. L. Klapp on “Friend- ship.”" Plano and violin classic selec- tions were furnished by Miss and Mr. Italo Bottazzi, childre Knight Frank Bottazzl of this lodge. Hermione, No. 12, conferred the { rank of Esquire on several candidates last Wednesday evening. Past d Chancellor Henry G. Wagne uty grand chancellor, instailed Ar- {thur B. Baker as vice chancellor, J. V12, Shoemaker as master-at-arms, W. . Donaldson as inner guard’and Harry Lewis as prelate, and will in- stall G, E. Stevens as outer guard at the next regular convention. Home, No. 31, received Grand Chan- cellor Ellery W. Heiss, accompanied by his associate Grand Lodge officers last Monday evening, the grand chancel- lor installing R. L. Slagel as chancellor commander. Supreme Representative Perry P. Tatrick, as acting_chancellor mmander, turned the meeting over to Supreme Representative John B. Dick- man as master of ceremonies. Addresses were made by Judge E. P. Seeds, past chancellor, on “Idealism”: Judge S. H. Kash, on “Charity”; H. W. Beville, on “The Foundation of Our Order,” and Grand Chancellor Ellery W. Helss on aternalism.” or, No. 14. will confer the rank of Esquire next Tuesday eve- ning. N Mount Vernon, No. held a brief business meeting last Wednesday even- ing to permit the membership to attend the grand visitation at Columbia Lodge, No. 26. Remarks were made by Knights H. W. Beville of Persian Lodge. No. 18, Bowling Green, K and E. V. Kuyvkendall of Garfield Lodge, No. Olympia, Wash 0DD FELLOWS. —Washington, olden Rule, | Tuesda No. 6. third 0. 21, visita- third degree; Mt econd degree No. 7, second first’ degree; second degree! Wednesda degree; Harm. Friendship, Covenant, No. 13, third degree. Thursday—Columbia, No. 10, jthird degree; Salem, No. 22, third degree; Langdon, No. 26, initlatory; Phoenix, No. 28, degree. Friday—Central, gree; Metropoli: gree; Federal Cit 1, second de- 0. 16, third de No. 20, initiatory. Encampments. Monday—Fred D. Stuart, grand visitation. Tuesday—Magenenu, archal degree and nor No. 7'T; No. 4, padri- ations. oble Grand Annie M. Cole will have charge of a rummage sale for the benefit of Doreas Rebekahs No- vember 22-24, at 1713 Tth street north- west. The visitation to Schuyler Colfax Lodge, No. 10, Rebekahs, was held last Tuesday night. { The ways and means committee of the Rebekah Assembly will meet in Naomi_Lodge room tomorrow even- ing. After the close of the business session arrangements will be com- pleted for the assembly bazaar, which will be held December 17 and 18, in L 0. 0. F. Temple. It is announced that feature num- bers will be on the program for e t ment of the Grand Lodge of- and others g cisitation to Rule esday ers rlden evening KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Keane Council. Thursday evening after a short business session will be entertained by Lecturer James P. McKeon and his committee with a big double-header, consisting of the annual turkey night, followed by a big athletic carnival.” Another Keane feature. a big barnyard dance, will be held in the K. of C. clubhouse Thanksgiving night, when valuable prizes will be distributed, and Me- Williams will furnish the music. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERIC, At the last meeting of Court D, C., 212, Anthony Barrett. director of the class in public speaking, addressed the members and gave an interest- ing outline of the work to be taken {up. Mise Emma Curran, in charge {of the hiking club, announces a large enrollment has been made. A class of forty will be initiated at 3 o'clock ~ Sunday, November 25, at Hotel Raleigh. The degree work will be in charge of Court Kavanagh, Alexandria, Ya., and members of the local court. | A”reception and supper will follow the initiation. Last Sun- day the annual memorlal mass was said in St. Matthew’s Church. The chaplain, Rev. Francis X. Cavanagh, was celebrant. Rev. Father Hughes delivered the sermon. The orchestra and glee club will give rseveral numbers at the monthly meet- ing at St. Vincent's today. Friday night | | i has been designated as C. D. of A. night at St. Matthew's, when the members of the local organization will act as hostesses in the newly opened library. The members of Court 212 will_assist at the refresh- ment table at the ball for St. Joseph's Orphanage. Mrs. Rose McAuliffe, vice regent, Is chairman. Next meeting, November 20, at Raleigh Hotel. DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. At the meeting of the local circle Monday evening Miss Mary T. Wolfe, on behalf of her committee, reported progress on the masquerade ball to be given in conjunction with Carroll Council, K. C. November 20 at Knights of Columbus Hall. The annual fall rummage sale was held November 12, 13 and 14, in charge of a committer headed by Mrs, Wil- !liam Jewell. An invitation was re- ceived to attend a tea at the Catholic Ladles' Home November 27, at which the apostolic delegate will be the guest of honor. A card party will be given Novem- ber 26 at the residence of Mrs. F. A. Swiggard, 208 4th st. for the sick committee fund. NATIONAL UNION. United Council, No. entertainment and dance in_Pythian Temple Tuesday evening. A.S.Brown, financial secretary, was chairman of the entertainment committee. Those who contributed to the program were: Miss Sylvia Atiman, plano selections; Miss Cunningham, songs and dancing: Misses Irma Gladman, Margaret Cush and Bessie Cush, dancing; Miss Det- richt, Spanish and Russian dance; Miss’ Marie Cahill, vocal selection; Master Julius Altman, recitation. Government Printing Office, No. 211, met Saturday night and was ad- dressed by Senator -J. Harry Jones regarding the campaign for new members. The committee on extension and publicity met at headquarters Wed- nesday evening to complete plans for the coming ceremonial to be held De- cember 12 in Pythian Temple. = Vietory, No. 518, will hold a ladtes night, November %6, in Pythian Tem. ple at 8 pm. 200, gave an | LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE. Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and assistant Secretary of Labor E. 3. Henning attended the meeting of Greater Washington Lodge last Tues- day. Philllp Berman presented a framed picture of Director Davis to the lodge. Secretary Davis accepted the picture and then presented it conspicuous place in the new home. The trustees reported to the lodge nishing the sleeping rooms, Immsanl room and new lodge furniture and it and many other features for the bene- fit of the membership. Supervisor J. . candi- dates and the degree team consisting Wade Mitchell and Oliver Wentz ex- was received by the lodge from Bal- timore Lodge requesting the degree to the lodge and it will be hung in a. stating the amount expended in fur- was decided to establish a gymnasium 5. Newcomb presented a class of sixty-eight new of Joseph Apolonio, M. V. Hanson, emplificd the ritual. An invitation team to initiate a class at thelr lodge- was accepted and many members will accompany the degree team to Balti- more. erect in Washington a magnificent its headquarters temple and move L 1L, to this city. from Mooseheart, the conventlon of order which meets in New York city next June. A report from the Women's Moose- heart Leglon, No. 368, was recelved informing the lodge of the election of its new board of officers as_follows: Senlor regent, Leona Blanken- ship: past regent, Agnes Grinnell; junior regent, Anna Apolonio; sec- retary, Marie Felgal; chaplain, Alice sentinel, Clara Hamilton; Wagner. adopted deploring D. Sauls, who died Neumann; Anna olutions wi the death of 1. at Pinehurst, ) Hyman Jacobs was appointed on the Christmas basket committee as it the intention of the lodge to distri- bue baskets during the holidays. to needy families. Director General Davis donated $100 to the drill team and Capt. Jones as- sured the lodge that his drill team would win first prize in New York at the Supreme Lodge convention. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. Golden Rule Council, No. 10, met last Friday night in its hall, Sth and ¥ streets northeast, under spe- cial dispensation of the ate coun- cil. Three applications cefved for membership and the coun- ¢il will conduct initiation November Mrs. Bessle Bryant, councilor, requested all members to at- tend Thanksgiving services at the Trinity M. E. Church, 5th street and Pennsylvania avenue ~southeast, No- vember 25, at § p.m. Mrs. Slizabeth Shepherd, chairman of the good of the order committee, announced that arrangements are being made for a rummage sale, » be held Novem- ber 26 and 27 The state coun James, pald the annu pendent Council at the of the council. The consisted of two comic ol Party,” by T. Ashby . A. Caubel d Charles H 3 and “All on Aecount of an Actor.” by the dramatic club of Independent Council, composed of Mrs. Laura Tay- lor, Mr Edna Smith, Mrs. Anna W cott, Mrs. Hattie M. Miller, Mrs. A nie C. Weeks and M Agnes Grim- mel. Both sketche w amusing and entertaining. The club has been invited to go to Falls Church on No- vember 22 and put on a sketch for the 0dd Fellows of that town. The state councilor was presented with a ruby fot ring, Past National Councilor Mrs. lizabeth Sewell, State Council Trus- Laura Taylor and Mre. Anna Walcott were P! nted with flowers. State Council ary Charles H. Miller, nd the recording and l|-’ nancial secretaries of the council also received gifts . There will be two visitation week uesday to Mizpah Council, Wisconsin avenue and M street norti- west, and Friday to aMrtha Dan- Council, at Masonic Temple, nd F str s northeast ) . Slglfif Spangled Banne (‘(»\un"fl,.)nv celebrated its seventh anniversar: vember § with a large attendanc Refreshments were served, and the councilor, Mrs, Dalsy Cressman, was i presented with a cut glass dish from the council by the recording secre tary, Mrs. Margaret Halfpap. The councilor thanked the members and gave a few remarks on the progress of the council. State Councilor v P. James has called a board mee! g for tomorrow night at American Flag Hall. | The members of Liberty Council d !gree team were given a strenu jdrill Wednesday evening, with F ouncilor C. Walker as drill ter. Two applicants were elected tc imemhership. The regular elections will tuke place the first meeting in has Mrs. Mary P. 1 visit to Ind last meeting entertainment Miller, | December. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. Elm Camp, No. 8, celebrated its fif- teenth anniversary November §. Sov- ereigns ' McDonald and Merillat con- tributed piano solos: Mrs. Meline sang several songs, with Carl Stuhler as accompanist; Sovereign Staples ex- hibited jig steps. Clerk C. D. Holland gave a review of the activities of the Soverelgns of Elm Camp since the issuance of its charter, and Sovereign D. W. Thayer related interesting inci- dents in the history of wooderaft in Washington. A humorous monologue was given by Soverelgn Lyons of Fraser Camp. Col. Freeland, Maj. Smart and Adjt. Green represented the Uniform Rank. Among the visit- ors from Baltimore were State Man- ager Jones and Sovereign Toole, the latter furnishing the principal a dress. The program was arranged 1 Chairman Thomas B. Eckloff of the entertainment committee, who presid- ed during the session. There were well attended meetings at Fraser, Old Glory, Maple and| Hickory camps this week. Oak Camp | tion of Soverelgns of other camps. The Boosters’ Club also held its monthly convention in this busy weelk | for Woodcraft in the District of Co- lumbia. IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN.! Red Wing Tribe Monday night was visited by Great Sachem Frank Sief- fert, who was accompanied by Past Great Sachems Charles Fuller, Wil- liam King, Henry Hummer and Rob- | ert Stroble. The degree team of Logan | Tribe assisted the members to adopt | a number of palefaces, the work being under the leadership of Great Keeper of Wampum Thomas Dennis. At the | conclusion of the degree work re- freshments were served by the enter- tainment committe Sioux Tribe last Wednesday received the report of the hall committee, and | also arranged for a smoker In the { near future. The entertainment com- mittee has arranged a fine program for the night of the visitation of the great_chiefs, which will take place next Wednesday. Logan Tribe, No. 8, under the leader- ship of their sachem, Harry O'Neil, are making arrangements to receive | the great sachem and great chiefs at their annual visitation, wheh & pro- gram will be presented and a number of prominent members of the order will be present. The great sachem has arranged to hold the annual church service in the Western _Presbyterian Church, H street northwest, between 19th’ an. 20th, Rev. Mr. Dunworth officiatin December 2. All tribes and' councils will meet in Red Men's Hall, 19th and Pennsylvania avenue, at 7:30 p.m. and 80 to the church in a body. BROTHERHO00D OF AMERICAN YEOMEN. A meeting of Homestead No. 6409 will be held in the hall in the Northeast Masonic Temple next Thursday at 8 p.m. The ofiicers will be Instailed. Charles B. Bratton, who had been elected foreman of the homestead, resigned and Guy Tippers was elected. Worthy Foreman g F. Williams, master of ceremonies, has been appointed to make arringe- ments with Miss Pearl B. Henry for the entertainment for the familles and friends of the homestead. F. W, will install the officers. The- Boys' Independent Band will furnish the r'-::tlu One of the senators from the will speak on “Fraternalism.” i i beginning April held a special meeting for the recep- ;* BY M. H. McINTYRE ARMY. As the convening of the next Con- bill will be revised and will prob- ably be of a broader character than the one which was originally introduced. gress nears there is much speculation | The real benefits of the legislation will in military and naval circles as to wh will compose the military affairs com- | mittee, the naval affairs committee, the committee on appropriation powerful committee on rules. A number of conferences have been held the past thrée weeks by republican leaders and it is stated that Speaker Gillett will have practically no opposition in the repub- lican caucus. v Those who are opposed to Nicholas Longworth of Ohio for republican lead- or are favorable toward the selection of Col. John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, who s not only, a_ former national guardsman and snd on national de- of the military ‘affairs committee, The radical group of the House nally started out to select a Speal origi- the important committees. With such a situation existing on the republican ning informed the lodge that in the |is understood they are demanding rec- | of near future the Supreme Lodge would | ognition in the selection of members for | openly discussed that some court ac- 0 | &ccrue to the junior components of the Army of the United States, Regular Army officers have pointed s and the | OUt that another arbitrary decision of the controller general fs that Wwhich deprived the West Point classes of 1922 and 1923 of their rental allow- ances for the period of thelr leaves following their graduation from the academy. One part of the Treasury Department treats this rental allow= ance as a part of his income or pay when the government collects its taxes, while the controller general makes an entirely different interpre- tation of the pay act, which deprives room on November 20, the invitation | fense measures, but a former member [ the academy graduate of this allow- ance just at a time when he needs it the most. Tt Is naturally assumed ker | that the 1924 class, which will grad- Pust Supreme Dictator E. J. Hen- |and a leader, but at the present time It | Uate next June, wiil also be deprived this allowance. It s being tion should be stablish the r taken in order to ht of second lieuten- side of the House it cannot be stated | ants to this allowance, which right- vacancles on the War and Navy De- partment sub-committees of the appro- priations committee, Representative Anthony of Kansas will continue as chairman of the War Department sub-committee of the com- The matter will be brought up before |at this time as to who will fill the [ fully belongs to them. Another better Army retirement campaign will be lauched at the ap- proaching session of Congress, it was announced this week, providing suffi- cient support is given by the enlisted mittee on appropriations. Two vacancies | personnel of the regular establish. exist on this committee which will not ment to the movement. be filled until the republican leader of the House is elected. On the republican side of the appropriations committee there are eleven vacancies Both Chairman Kuhn of the House committee on _military affairs and Chairman Butler of the House commit- tee on naval affairs have been in poor health during the past year, but it is stated that they both will be back in Washington very much improved in health, due to their long period of rest. Vacancles exist, however, on both of these committees. With respect to the military committee, former Represent- atlve Greene of Vermont has been ela- vated to the Senate, and it is belleved that he will be selected to it as a member of the military committee of the higher body. Representativ ar- ker of New Jersey, Crago of Pennsyl- vania, Fields of Kentucky and Stoll of Sergt. Er- nest 4. Perry, D. E. M. L., sponsored a similar movement during the last session of Congress for a twenty-five year retirement with similar provi- slons to that of the Navy. A few months ago Sergt. Perry crganized the United States Army Association of Boosters and headquar- tors were actually opened in Boston in the 1st Corps Area and at Fort Jay, Y., in the 2d Corps Area. Opening of other headquarters was contem- plated, but as sufficient support was not given the movement it was dis- continued. In motoring to thelr new changes of station it is pointed out that failure on the part of officers in observing the regulations with re- spect to changes of station and leaves of absence have resulted in South Carolina will not be members of | much misunderstanding and a large the next House, Percy Quin of Mississipp! will become the ranking member on the democratic side of the House of the milltary affairs committee. even members will be 10t by the naval affairs committee. They are Representatives Hicks of New York, Riordan of New York, Kline of New York, McPherson of Missouri, Arthur of Oregon. Codd of Michigan and Kraus of Indiana. Senator Wadsworth of New York will. of course, continue as chairman of the Senate committee on military affairs and Senator Hale of Maine has been sel hairman of the committ . As chair- man of the in the Sen: the same post father, who did 1 enator Hale occupies as his distinguished great deal of plonecr- nay amination warrant offl all commissioned a rs of the Army will be made. A R. 40-100 go: these annual examinations. The boards conducting these physical tests are given a wide scope in their examina- tion. as is prescribed in part of para- graph 4 of the above mentioned regu- lations. n Instructions will soon be malled out by the Wuar Department to all corps area and post commanders for the next examination of candidates which will be given during the week 14, 19 on graduation of the 19434 Point, it is estimated that there will be approximately 100 vacancies to be filled in the regular establishment There are at the present time 379 vacancies in the Regular Army The 1924 West Point class which will graduate next June numbers 407 cadets, but taking into consideration retirements and resignations, it is stimated that by next June there will be at least a hundred in excess of the latter figure. Examinations will be held at various Army stations in the United States, in Hawaii, with the American forces in China, the Philippine Islands-and the Panama Canal Zone. The examination will by Army be governed Regulations 603-5, dated which virtually con- » to take the exam- thr components of of 1t Tnited States, s who resigned nt reduction of the Army will 1 n an opportunity back into the service as second licu- tenants, providing their records are the the rec h physically and professionally. This is the only exception that is not prescribed in the regulations. A demand from Congress and the bureau of the budget for ecomomy in the experses of the Army air force Las led, it is stated, to a comprehen- sive study of the personnel problem of the air service, which is now being made in the War Department. This is being recognized as a serious problem both in and out of the service and it is possible that the matter will reach the joint Army and Navy board before final decision is made in fixing the policy of both the War and Na departments. 1t is pointed out that personnel organization of the forces of both the Army and N: are excessive In their cost and charge has been made that their per- sonnel expenses are greatly in excess of that of any of the other great powers. A study of the question has brought out the fact, it is stated, that the United States is the only country n which all of the flyers are commis- sioned officers. In the French army the flying per- sonnel consists of 986 officers and 2,105 enlisted men, while the non- fiying force totals’ 247 officers and 28,403 enlisted men. For administra- tive purposes the French air service maintains a forde of 153 officers and 162_enlisted men. Those supporting the proposal to follow the personnel organization of other air services contend that the enlisted force of flyers could easily be kept up, due to the opportunities of learning to fly with a view to securing lucrative employment on the completion of their enlistment period with commercial concerns. It is also pointed out that withg such an ar- rargement young men with a com- the present while Representative | irs committee | ¢ amount of unnecessary correspond- ence on the subject. When a change of the existing regulations preseribe that an officer must travel Wy the shortest usually traveled route, which of course is by rail. It is admitted that shipping an automobile by rail is expensive and it is also granted tation is made Me- | that it is to the officer’s economlcal advantage to drive his car overland to his new station. He should, before doing so, obtain from the quarter- master the amount of time it will r quire to his new command by rail. 1f he cannot motor to his new station within the prescribed rail time, he should determine how long. allow- ing for dela: it should take him to proceed by automobile. He then should make application for a leave of ahsence which will permit him to travel in that manner. Through ignorance of the regula- tions, a number of officers have been required to explain their delay in arriving at their new stations when they have motored overland without obtaining the necessary leave prior to their departure from thelir last station. Some officers have been charged with absence without leave through lack of a satisfactory ex- planation. Although orders directing an officer to change station may state that he should reach his new command not later than a certain date or at any : 1 cee: ertats 5. suc for commissions in the Regular Army, | lime between two certalin dates. such orders do not modify the ex regulations on this subject. Before changing their stations via motor, it is suggested that officers acquaint themsel with the regulations on this subject So that unnecessary cor- respondence may be avolded NAVY. agreement reached by Navy and the budget provide for a total appropriation for the naval establish- ment for the fiscal year 1923 of approxi- mately $302,000,000. While this amount is about $30,000,000 less than the appropriation for the present vear, the difference is made up largely by the smaller amount to be ex- ! { during | budget to come | negotiations progres sfactory and that they can qualify | i mon school education could, by serv-} ing one term of enlistment in the regular establishment, acquire the professional knowledge of a fiyer. It estimated that this method would be the means of creating a large re- serve of flyers at small cost to the government which would be avalil- able in the event of war. pended in comstruction under way, so that departmental heads estimate that actually the money available for cur- rent expenses will be but five or six millions less than this year's. When the deadlock over the budget figures developed the Navy was asking | for_approximately $370,000.000, and the estimated that $ 000,000, in round numbers, would be sufficient. As »d_the differcnce was gradually narrowed down. About $40,000,000 was automatically eliminated by the agreement that all of the pro- posed mew construction that had not been authorized by Congress should be left out and that the Navy should take its fight for the ten cruisers, six sub- marines and river gunboats up directly with Congress before appropriations be_provided. In the subsequent negotiations the Navy cut off items here and there from the original estimates and the budget made certain increases where the need for the funds was made plain, So that the final settlement finds the total figures about $10,000,000 in excess of the first estimates allowed by the budget. The principal cuts threatened which were most violently contested by the Navy were: $2,000,000 for the reserve, $2,500,000 for the repair of vessels, 00,000 for torpedoes, $2,500,000 for and $3.000,000 in pay of the In each instance a compromise effected and the original cut trimmed down. The final approved fignres for naval aviation are slightly in excess of $15.- 000,000, a small increase over the money available this vear and about two and a half millions more than the appropria- tion for the Army air service. Out of this fund the work of getting aviation into the fleet and providing overseas tralning_must go on. Naval experts agree that situated as we are naval aviation must be the first to meet for- eign attack, and training with the fleet is essential. time in more than a s is_fully manned. The figures compiled this week in the bu- reau of nmavigation show a surplus of twenty-nine enlisted men over the authorized strength of $6,000 men. On October 1 the Navy was 500 men shy and an enviable record has been made, according to bureau officials, by the recruiting bureau. The complete success of the Navy's program of forelgn cruises for new ships has been naid the high compli- ment of immediate emulation by the British admiralty. Service periodicals in London announce the official de- cision to send the British light cruiser squadron on a visit to the farthest dominions. The force will Legislation asking for an increase | be commanded by Sir Hubert Brand, in the strength of non-commissioned | Admiral Beatty's flag captain, on the officers for the Regular Army will Lion, and wiil comprise the Delhi, again be sent to Congress at theé ap- j flagship; the Danae, Dragon, Daunt- proaching session. The purpose of the bill will be to provide regular non-commissioned officers for duty with_the National Guard, the Organ- ized Reserves and the Reserve Officers Training Corps. It is stated that the less and Dunedin. The Navy cargo carrier Capella is due at the Norfolk yard in March for a complete overhaul after her long service in the orlent run. Later —_— e | he_ Wil relieve the Newport News INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FOR- ESTERS. National Court, No. 4321, met the chair. There were eleven candi- lected to membership and ten|the nhval S aten “Plans are under way for|waters has been changed initiated. a more Impressive and more In- structive initiation at the next meet- ing. %t was decided to move to 0dd Fel- on the transpacific service. The United States naval base at Constantinople has been abandoned, it was announced this week, and the in | Bridge and Denebola will bring the Pythian Temple, November 9, with|material back to the States, arriv- Chief -Ranger William B. Wright in|ing sonme time early in December. It was also announced that the name of detachment in Turkish to the United States naval detachment, ecadtern Mediterranean. Plans are being completed in the lows’ Temple on_ 7th street and the|department for the erection in the next meeting of the court will be held | near future of a portable mooring FRATERNAL ORDER EAGLES. OF A business meeting of Washington | the crew of the big airship training |divisions be transferred to the battle | gether and fleet at San Pedro for assignment.| d In- |are erected the airship can cruise|This is & temporary measure in prep- ment | practally all over .the country. “indoor | great advantage who_belongs to the brotherhood | barbecue” for the first meeting in |is that it not only provides & “harbor” | sails on January The aerle committees submittec teresting reports. The entert: committee is arranging an December, Mclntosh, assisted by L. R. German,|Aerie was held Thursday evening.}in using the mast: there December 4, at which time the|mast at San Diego and another at officers for mext Year will be elected. | o rt Worth, Tex., for the use of the S. S. Bhenandoah and for the ZR-3 after her expected arrival next spring from Germany. Practice tests to be inaugurated shortly at Lake- hurst with the mast there will give and when the two The of the mooring ma: with =afe anchorage, but it will en- Costello Post will hold an installa- tion of officers and smoker at Ward- man Park Hotel next Tuesday eve- ning. The new officers to be in- stalled will be E. J. Lefferts, com- mander; J. J. Murphy, senior vice commander; Vernon Dal second vice commander; Daniel Bowie, third vice ~commander; James McCabe, Quartermaster; Thomas Deckleman, historfan; Dr. J. J. Murphy, post sur- geon; Rev. ¥ ‘Hurney, chaplain; Harry Smith, adjutant: Joseph L. Morrisey, finance officer; James Wilkes, judge advocate; James Allen and Arthur Daley, color bearers; Thomas_Ridgate, sergeant-at-arms Joseph Kirkley and Richard O'Brien, assistant adjutants and finance ofli- cers. Department Commander Paul Me- Gann will install the new officers. After the installation the meeting will be turned over to Raymond Ken- drick, chairman of the entertafnment committee. The post drum corps, under the leadership of Sergt. Henry Loveless, will render selections, and the post orchestra, led by E. Mc- Nalley, will also furnish music, There ' will also be twelve acts of vaudeville and a buffet supper at the conclusion. The nominations for Sergeant Jasper Post, No. 13, the American Legion, for the ensuing year were made Thursday at the City Club, during the regular meeting of the post. The election will be held December 13, which is the time of the next regular meeting, and will be held at the City Club. Commander Thomas J. Fralley, who has served the post for the past two years, de- clined to allow his name to go in nomination for re-election as com- mander. The post bowling team dafeated Stuart Walcott Post two samas out of a series of three in the Leglon League, and the Jasper bowlers showed even greater improvement against the Cissell-Saxon Post Wed- nesday. The McGroarty-O'Connell Post ‘will be the opponents of the Jasper bowlers November 23 at King Pin alleys. The history of the post. written by Walter W. Smyth, historian, is now in the hands of the publishers. A complete roster of the post and the officers, with a photograph of the first commander, Joseph Y. Reeves, is in- cluded in the publication. A large number of the members aitended the Armistice day service at the North- minister Presbyterian Church, 11th street at Rhode Island avenue north- west, of which the post chaplain is the pastor. Special music supple- mented the sermon by Mr. Fulton, who has been recently reappointed chaplain of the District of Columbia department, the American Legion, and confirmed unanimously by the exec- utive committee officers of Each Amerlcan Legion post in the District of Columbia, through its members, will this week be engaged in alding to make a success of tional Education week, which is be- ing observed throughout the nation beginning today. The American Leglon was one of the first organizations to get W#hind this movement when it was institut- ed and has been of considerable in promoting the plan. Paul J. M Gahan, department commander of the Americarl Legion for the District of Columbla, has issued a bulletin on the subject of American Leglon co-op- eration to the members in the Dis- trict. An important conference on the subject was held here recently under American Leglon auspices, and Garland W. Powell, director of the American Legion's Americanism com- mission, has declared that physical education is one of the principal fac- tors in education. The tional Capital Post, . F. met last Monday. Several matters of importance were discussed, among them the nomination of officers for the ensuing vear. Nominatfons will be made at the next meeting. The Ladies' Auxiliary to National Capital Post met November 10. Sev eral applications for membership were acted upon. Mrs, Samuel Jacob- sen, chairman of the welfare acti ities for hospitals, reported success with the candy donations from Na- tional Capital Post. These donations go toward the Christmas cheer for the buddies at St. Elizabeth's Hos- pital. The committee will make i annual pilgrimage to St. Elizabeth Thanksgiving d. Any donations of cigarettes, candy. ciga or fruit will be greatly appreciated® Those desir- ing to make donatlons can do so by {sending _their allotment to Mrs. Ja {cobsen, 52 Quiney place northwest, or {the commitiee will call for them i |3irs. Jacobsen is notified. Phone North executive committee of No. 127, V. F. W Officers for the ensuing vear were elected by the members of the U. S. S. Jacob Jones Post of the American Legion, at a meeting last Monday night at the College Women's Club, 1822 1 street northwest. This post was the first woman's unit of the American Legion to be organized in the United States, and its member- ship is made up almost entirely of young women who served as yeomen (F) in the United States Navy during the world war. Miss Helen O'Neil was chosen as the new post commander after a spir- ited contest. Belva Lynn was chosen senior vice commander and Mrs. | j Mayme E. Smith was unopposed for position of junior vice com- mander. Miss Marie Luebkert was Glected sergeant-at-arms and Mae Barrott as post chaplain. Lueile Al an was the successful candidate for the office of quartermaster and Pans { Wilson was elected historian. Alberta Ay erbocker were Colorbearers The retiring post commander, Miss Eunice C. Dessez, who elected department vice commander {for the District of Columbia, was pre- sented with a past commander's jew- eled ring. Reports were submitted by the cap- e the elected as the post able the commanding officer to start a cruise with less regard for weath- er conditions than at present. In handling the big ship, bringing her out and taking her into the hanger. a Stiff breeze makes it dangerous, { whereas moored to a mast out in the open she can weather any ordinary gale and can “shove off" under weather conditions that now malke it impossible. Plans for the fleet maneuvers this winter, the most extensive yet con- ducted, include participation of every branch of the naval service and co- operation of the Army. It is ex- pected that four of the mew scout crulsers, just completing their shake- down cruises to all parts of the globe, will be with the fleet for the maneuvers. They wil be on the Omaha, Milwaukee, Richmond and Detroit. appolntment has been announced as commander for this new division. It is also expected that the battle- ship Colorado, work on which is near completion at the New York yard, will also be with the fleet. A contrget has been awarded by the buread of yards and docks for three 200-foot steel radio masts for the Puget sound navy vard in the amount of $8,965. Squadron 20 of torpedo and bomb- ing planes, now being created at San Dlego, will be gent to Manila aboard the U. S. Vega early next month. ac- cording to plans just approved by the department. Lieut. Commander J. D. Murray leaves shortly for the st coast to command the squadron. This is the first time that naval planes have been stationed in the Philippines, though a few months ago two squadrons were shipped to Ha wall and have been conducting ex- tensive training there. In order to secure for the battle fleet a larger percentage of men re- enlisting at recruiting stations, or- ders have been issued directing that men re-inlisting in the southern, central, west central and western aration for the winter maneuvers and will be effective until the fleet 4 for southern waters. ‘ its Americanism commission | assistance | Miss | res and Miss Hope Knick-! Was_ recently | tains of the various teams emngaged in raising funds for a permaneny home- for the post, and it was an« nounced that more than $300 had been raised during the past vear for that purpose. Another feature of the mecting was the presentation of a history of the work of the year by Miss Louise McDonald, 4 past post historian. Paul J. McGahan, department com= mander of the American Leglon in the District of Columbia, installed the newly elected officers and delivered a brief address on the.program of the year {n American Legion activities fn Washington. On the occasion of their first meet- ing since the department convention the members of the National ¥’ Club Post of the American Legi voted last Tuesday night to plan sn active program of events for the win- ter months. Col. Edward B. Clark.. the post commander, presides. Department Commander PEul J. Mo Gahan, who has been the adjutan® et the Press Club Post, reported thav it had a membership of seventy, inclui- ing many well known public officlals and ranking Army and Navy officers Arrangementg are under way by tha National Press Club Post to enterta in honor of National €ommander John R. Quinn of California on the occasion of his Initial visit to Washington. Department Commander MreGahen aa- nounced that he was endeavoring (» arrange for Commander Quinn to come to Washington to deliver an ad- \dress at a large American Leglon which can be attended by sev- housand legionaires. It will bs the first time that such an event has | been attempied in the National Capi= al. { By action cf the post metaBets thers will be presented at the December meeting, at which new officers will b chosen for the ensuing year, past commanders badges to the three Dust commanders. This group Includes Clarke, the retiring commander, a st Post Commanders Franlk 1. Con- nolly and Jack S. Connolly. Brig. Gen. Amos A. Fries, chief of {the chemical warfare service, United i States Army, who is junfor vice com- mander of the post, was present and made a brief address. Willlam Woif Smith, alternate natfonal executiyv committeeman for the departmen:, Bave a report on the recent San Frar - cisco convention, at which Past De- partment Commander James A, Dra a member of the National Press Cluts Post, was the runner-up in the con- test for the national commandership. The annual For-get-me-not drive hers was the most successuful event of tha sort ever conducted by the District of Columbia department of the Disabled American Veterans, according to tha returns. In past years only an unorganized affort was made to obtain public sup- port, but this time the officers planned weeks in advance. Offices were estah- iished in the Star building, & strons citiz committee was organized, patronesses were obtained from lead- ers in soclety, the District Federativn jof Women's Clubs took charge of it sale of flowers and the receipts wail { repaid the efforts of the disabled mer. ! In pursuance of the policy adopted before the annual celebration, a largs proportion of the money is to be uset in_emergency relief of deserving din- abled veterans while the department is now in such financial condition that it can stimulate {ts endeavors in sev~ eral lines, Reports already received at tha Washington office of the D. A. V. In- dicate For-get-me-not day was a de- cided success in all parts of the coun- try, as the organization is now better known and stronger than ever before, the membership rolls continuing to in- crease. The Disabled American Veterans organization was officfally represen- ed at the Armistice day celebration at the unknown's grave at Arlington jand in the annual pllgrimage to th home of Woodrow Wilson. While waiting to be called at 1l hearings of the Senate commi probing_the Veterans' Bureau, 5 tional Commander J. A. McFarland of the D. A. V. spent several days last week in Washington, The Bdward Douglas White Post, No. 27, the American Legion. met at department headquarters last Tues- day evening. Past Commander Jo- seph J. Idler, who attended the San Francitco conventlon, gave an outlins of the proceedings of the convention. Tt was decided to inaugurate an 1 tensive membership campalgn to se- Cure mew members for the vear 1924 and to secure as many renewals I possible. In view of the fact that th ! majority of the members of the post are former members of the 28th Divi- Gion, it was decided that an invits ion be extended to all former servi Imen who were members of that divi- sion to join the post. SPANISH WAR VETERANS. Monday night—Admiral George Dewey Naval Auxillary, 921 Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast; Col. John Ja< cob Astor Camp, Stanley Hall, Sol- dlers'’ Home; Department Band, 2L Pennsylvania avenue. [ Wednesday night Gen. M. En- met Urell Camp, Pythian Tempie, 1012 Sth street northwest: Home for Wid- ows and Orphans, United States Wa: Veterans' Association, nomination of officers, Grand Army Hall, 1412 Penn- sylvania avenue northwest; Gen M. Emmet Urell Ladfes' Auxiliary, ¥thian Temple, 1012 9th street north- west Thursday night—Board of trustees and entertainment committee of Gen Miles' Camp, Odd Fellows' Temp! 419 7th street northwest. Friday night—Gen. Nelson A. Miles* Camp, Odd Fellows' Temple, 417 Tth street northwest The annual inspection of the seven camps composing the Department Dis- trict of Columbia will be made dur- ing the first quarter of the new vear by Department Inspector Claiborn S. Close. Senior Vice Department Commander Arthur H. League, Department Color Bearer George b. Parker, Assistant Color Bearer, Clarence P. Brower, De- partment Historian Frederick Zulch and Department Patriotic Instructor Charles E. Currier were the official representatives appointed by Depart- ment Commander James J. Murphy that represented the United Spanisi War Veterans at the memorial serv- jces held on Armistice day In the am- phitheater at Arlington national cem- etery. Past Commander Andrew J. Kim- mel of Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp has been appointed department installing officer and will install the newly elected officers of the seven camps on the first stated meeting in January. Adjt. Davis of Gen. Miles Camp reports that the application of Recruit LeRoy had been accepted at the last meeting. Alfred H. Siebel was ap- | pointed _junion color bearer, vice Frank Parrish, resigned. Quarter- master Harry Fowler entertained Past Commanders Close, Zulch and Baxter, who are members of the board of trustees of Miles Camp, at his home Thursday night. A movement is on foot by the good and welfare commit- tee, headed by Pant Commander Dan Leahy as its chairman, to have an en- tertainment in the very near futare. Department Adjutant Harey Cowuter was present and made a few remmArk, The Department Band held a dusi- ness session 4t its headquarters Monday night, where the committes appointed by Department Chmmand- er Murphy were In session with tne [band. Mr. Painter was elected cus- todian for the year. Chalrman Sam mond explained the committee's duty and wanted the band to offer an) suggestions that would help’ the com- mittee in its work in maintaining the band. Assistant Manager Adolph Graef was elected band librarian and will look after the music. Bandmas- ter Close will start rehearsing on sev- eral programs to be rendered during the winter months. Grand GuGu Me- Caffery will soon call his chiefs to- make plans for a big crawl. A large number of recruits is in waiting and the Military Order of Serpents, the playground of the Veterans of the Spanish War, will soon be heard in and around the Py- thisn Temple