Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1924, Page 55

lew §. Mohler, commander of George Washington Post, No. 1, the American Leglon, is one of the ploneer legionaries of the Depart- ment of the Dis- AT trict of Columbia. and is having a successtul year as the leader of the largest post in the local depart- ment. - In 1921 he served as adjutant- o Post Command- present. The meeting was opened by Commander Lefferts and then turned over to Daniel Donovan of the enter- talnment committee. Representative John Clark Ketcham of M Prof. A. Deering of Catholic Univer. sity made addresses. Music was fur- nished by the Army Band Orchestra and the Costello Post Drum Corps. Ben Levine and Ray' Kendricks enter- tained with songs and dances. Prizes were distributed to all women, and n radio set was given H. L. McCabe af Maryland State University, where he is taking vocational training. At the next meeting, March 18, ~another prominent speaker will address the post and prizes will be distributed by Dick O'Brien to al} members in at- tendance. sentatives, = urgini H. for. R. 6484, 2 bill retirement the officers of the world war who have incurred a physical disabllity of 30 per oent while in service of the United States under the same basis and principles that the.disabled offi- cers of the Regular Army are re- tired. B The committee's attention was called to the fact that this matter had. been passed unanimously by the last four na- tional ericampments of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, even though a certain percentage of our organization was made ,up of men of tbe Spanish- Americun’ war and" & vast majority ' of cur organization are enlisted men, o1, In other words, the ex-service men of all wars, whether enlisted or com- g ‘the pamage making eligible SRl 'S “In five years the lacal de ed |has found an ever-increasin pre. of | been met (2ut of mlim fund on to ng fo; ocal case of brought ‘to ity attention, the depart. ment n’nmnll s of out-of-town veterans in nee food, lodging or “Membership returns for the pest ten weeks indicate that the American Legion in Washington will be- greate in size at the end of this year than was in 1923, and this fact, together with the gathering importance of posts in_the Capital Ing dppreciation of the disabled emergenoy |1 make this—the nrat d ¢ the organis o i _°¢xfl-’w:rrf;\;‘t""’t;lé Representatives 3¢ phases of life in the Unusual dém: il o ‘bay | fore the House veterans mittee. This week the committee plans to consider a rveport on the Johnson bill in executive session. r noed that Lax takes oare of ‘hune ion. Ralph L. Chambers of Tllingls took up his duties: during the.week as r | vica chairman of the 1 rehs- it | bilitation tommittes of -the Amerlcan . Veterans, - iy the Munaey building. - Chambers, who | ‘was disabied in France while serving with the air service of the Marins Corps, will assist F. J. Irwin, nationak chairman, in the -adjudi of 2l merit of the should combine to rning point in the 13th street Legion t day eyentin; Epps tald of tha joint ent claims befors thé camtral office of Veterads® Burea - - ;i S fl.dfi All, Invkll::h astionial convention American Ve LY branch, Y. M. C. A., Thu Post 'Hm‘m-;n‘ B, n " ®Director Hines of the Veterans' Bu- reau has aece) o of n The James B Walkor Post, No. 26, of the American- t -at the et H. n ; 15. ASKSPADLOCK INJUNCTION . T S United States. Attorney . Chargess Woman Is Selling Liquor. = --p Assistant’ United. States’ Atigrned Kelly yesterduy adied “the Distrite— Supreme -Gourt for a “padlock” in Junction against Mary (. Adams of, 816 1st street northwest. for alegeds violations of the nationm! prohibition act. Mrs. Adame, the court fs told was arrested for un ‘ifeged violatior of ‘.‘nr Voistead, law February 2¢ 1923, and puid a fine of $25. She has subsequently made sales of liquor to fon agen of J. Reese Birope Posf, No. Jumes Walker at the Salvation Army The committes on Memorial day services made a report. Maj. Oscar J W. Scott. chaplain, retired, of-United | States Army,-Benjamin. P. Kyler and Shermont R. Sewall were elected to memberehip. . On motion of Finance Officer H. C. Ross, the post voted to hold & smoker and mass meeting. Thee post clubhousé feature is progressing and stock is to be on sale in near fu- ture. M. O. J. W. Scott made an Iiter- ésting talk on his experiences’ with Gen. Pershing In Mexico and with the late Col. Charles Young. The post is h er Howard § 3 The regular semi-monthly meetin; agree Jisk, and bis efli of Natlonal Capltal Post, No\ 127, Vet: | missioned, seem Pttt :m:::i \ ¥ r- B s fned R e e R o A e, G5 and n favor of the Regular y officers. { i .00 to $3. an iefs, and $1.00 l:’v{::\nz;::":?';ln(r:lg: . [ Garadia Deperiaer o Commander | "Attontion was aiso called that the | 3 | might swell the appropriation neces- originally. for less than $1.00 and many at $3.00—ex. The A G quisite®French prints, besutiful colored embroidery novel- Senate military affairs committee has ties, sheer white linens with filst corners—in two groups. .. Twice-Around Silk Scarfs, $3.75 One of the most important ‘adjuncts of spring ap- paral—planned and made to our order—some i rich changeable stripe effects, others in wonderful two-color Gombinations—inspiration in their smartness—oppor- lfl' F S’L NW tunity in the price, $3.75. A Time of Great Opportunities! In the abundant selections of new fashions which overflow in every part ‘of our shop are values which stand out clearly defined as unusual! These represent price concessions which we are pleased to share with our patrons. Women’s Coats, Suits and Dresses; Skirts and Sweaters, Misses’ Garments and Accessories are in- cluded in these ranges of new fashion merchandise at special prices! Some of them are herewith adver-, tised. Others will be specially displayed throughout our various departments this week. Visit our shop at this - time of opportunities! : X SRS ; same position, and Word ) o 2 19 has been received that the | " & 4 e eaie Crvat sear. Jo 23| Qokroo toam (2f the post will' be al- | 15 for the Wak IDépaptment, Sy o o d. ed to enter the competition for X of !‘l‘;:apg;;)u:r‘\lfl“l;hrt'r‘vle\'a':fa'n‘imtaonl::=}!‘e‘ honor “of the best tear i the B e Seported ld bl rEvOrabiy Office of commander. His term will ( Galted ;t‘"fii.nfl"“c‘]?"'fi" lwm‘::-,“’ PN A 0! resent vear | po A c y during the| . . ——— P eing e 1a% W also served , pational encampment. ‘The honor of | , Today is the fifth.birthday of the as_department adjuts nstalling recruits at a national en- | American Legion, according to a re- 25 Stvertment hoiule campment is one well worth winning | inder issued to' the legionnaires of Smith. At the present and the local posts of the Veterans|the District of Columbia by Depart- ditign to his duties as or I'd"rgigu Wars pin their faith to|meént Commander Paul J. McGahan, Qlaander he is serving as secretary ot | ftal Poree® ppm from National Cap-. o s the board of governors of George! i Post. The National Capital I'ost} i , “that | Washington Post clubhouse. recently | ieam Is composed of the present of- | the famous Parls caucus was held and purchased and dedicate t 1829 1 ommander J. B. Gardella, Senior | from that small but thoroughly rep- Mirect Torthest ate nmanger D J. Leaby. Juanioy | resentative group of America's fight- He is & native of the District of Communder: J.+ P < Clemente,| IS Totces abrond has developed the Columbla. and | in DY Sh{Chaplain E. ). Sullivan, Ocer of the | Present organization—large, powerful Company K, 1st Regi strict of C. B. Jennings, G. Statsberg and | &0 the best organized express T omipahy . 1 racenlist- | Willlam J./ Keeffe. Jjohn Weaver ix{public opinion existing in the ing twice in *and later (P8t electrician and in charge of | Stites. 1ds - i heing transferred to Battery B on fts | the electrical display used, 1 osuington holds mow; as it Q10 i ye: i = chalrman e 0, Te- organization. He served with this bat- |, ¢ 7 1 m“"u:; ;7;5 &"‘L‘k‘m‘fi{i '“on Stage in’ this count Tor n tribute Dopples, Each member of this | FC8Nt Week before the Pa post is urged to join this rommh(»e[ and help dispose of these poppies. { ficers. caucus s held there took place here a eeting out of which grew George hington Post, 1, the first le- gion post to be formed anywhere, and | the work started in those early 'd {under Col. E. Lester Jones made th ithe first department to be chartered | und their xole object | ¥ the national Lody. i to _create and pre- | “Tt is no exaggeration to say thaut feeling of good fellowship | N0 organization_ ever came into being t exists between ex-service men. in the United States and in five years The first meeting was in the na- assumed the position in the affairs!| ture of a banquet and charter meet-|of the country as has the American ing. Tt was held at the Garden Tea |Legion. Here in Washington its House, and all present owth has been sure and progres- as charter members. - gome who feel that tieheim, but a_single post or islative large ohes. - But each tery at various times in Arizona in 1915- 1916 during Mexican border trouble. During the world war he| enlisted in United States in 1918 and served on the recelv ¢ thip, navy d, League Island, He was discharged, in 1919, Oppo.rtunity in Combination martest of Topcoats||. PLEATED Of Best Quality Angora Polaire * WOOL CREPE ALPACA Velvetone Teddy Beznr. Skirts; 512'50 At e This new . combination of pleating . beh' and Hiland ht.npes 7 ol keeps its pleats because of its full sweep Shadow Plaids Rainbow Stripes —and $29.50 It is a combinatoin of knife and box pleats charmingly effective in this new silk An extra opportunity to secure one of the New Mannish Top- coats with close-fitting shoulder or the youthful semi-raglan model that slides on or off so easily. finish wool crepe that is so lovely in the Neat tailored collars. Brightest colors in plaids and new spring shades. Sk Large muffler collars. stripes— kirts for now and for later— Wood browns, silver gray, greens, powder Muffle-up convertible Brick red combined with brown and tan— blue, badger, tan—wonderiuf skirt value! Opportunities in Vivid Peacock and gray—yellow and black—gray and mesdowbrook green— as well as all the wonderful new plaia shades. NOVELTY 1 The locul Pup Tent of itary i Gaa Josal By of the Military Monda. order is the of- Following the precedent e e Veterdne o) den ita Coolidge has 'serve that roval on the |tk campaign conducted T e ear by the gn W In his letter to Gen, Lloyd M. Brett, commander-in-chief of the V. F. W. and_adjutant e District of Columtia, he said: e to comply with your request for a word of indorse- ment and approval of the poppy cam- paign which the Veterans of Foreign Wars are organizi { ‘note with yarticular interes d satisfaction e national leg- designated by | partment of t a functioning. and. augmented by the Woman's Auxiliary of the American organi- The following officers were elected for a period oi one year: Val . Brandon, commander (seam squir- e): M. H. Blake. senlor vice com- a mander (blanket bum); R: Heise, | zation, the whole department is justi- Your statement that the poppies are|junior vice commander (hide gimlet): { fying Its existence. It is only repre- || to be made by disabled men. I hope |Gunner Statsberg, custodian C 5 o the effort through this movement 10 |crummy duffle bag (quarter: = | o nerpetuate and strengthen the m Berlin, surgeon (pillpu tional sentimert of oblization Bittleheim, adjutant those who served their country in the {cootie) Jennings, provost ma orld war will le enunently suc-[shali ¥, H. Farrar, master of ceremo- s {nles (reader of the crummy shirt): the world war | Willlam J. Keeffe, officer of the guard the Veterans' | (fimmy legs); L. E. Brandon, aseist- Veterans |ant adjutant (pestiferous coffee ture theer 5 Dr. Copeland’s “Guard Your Health” Records and Books Books Autograplled by NSemator Roy: Copeland. if purchased through e exclusive Warhington agency. €, Eva Dell Meyers Portland Hotel « . Disabled veterans declared ron-feasible Bureau are emploved by the located in urgh, s ern in respect and supervised by war veterans. Officials of tne Veterans' Bureau, as well as others prominently {dentified with rehabilitation work. inspect the “buddy poppy” factory éaily and are enthusiastic over what acems to be a solution of the most vexing prchlem yet to coniront the those pronounced hevetofcre mnom- feasible for ahvrhing. collars. Blouses, $10.75 New blouses that tell a story of printed silks high in popular favor, new kinds of panel and waffie pleatings, the rising popu- larity of the vest front—oi white linen as trimming for_printed silks. of button trim and tailored tie and contrast color pipings and punctuates the narrative with perfect! glorious colorings. Sheik red, artichoke green, loveliest of powder blues and canary vellows and popular gray and beige. Op unity Twofold! Sale of Silkpo?’etgcoats a.n:nd Slips $5090 for every irock—fine quality radium sifk and silk jersey petticoats—a number of most popular styles, straightline models, scalloped and trimmed with self folds or cmbroidered in con- trast colorings; other designs that display three picoted ruffles, and still others with fancy pleated flounces—in all the wanted dark and light colors. Radium Silk Slips, of faultless tailoring and finish, picoted top and straps and three-inch hem, in black, navy bhie. brown, cocoa, silver and fawn. Coontz weré clected trus. ' or tightwads. There were twen- ty-six signers of the charter. _ The next meeting will be held Apri 7, place of meeting to be announced later. Applicants for membership shouid apply at 519 Nationa! Metro: | politan Bank building. ! Brig. Gen. Lloyd M. Brett, com- ;| BRI R T TR T TS D h i Attracting Particular Attention This Week " OPPORTUNITY IN A SALE OF New Twill Coats, $55 Cord Twill—Charmeen Twill—Lorenella Twill Choice of six new spring models, all in smart slender lines! These new coats with one accord emphasize the smartness of seli trimming, cording, tucking. vel cartridge flutings—with tiers ‘and panels and flaring sleeves—some bea ully braid trimmed for variety. Navy blue. badger. graystone. rosewood. ani black. $35. The purchase and dedi George Washington Post, American Legion, of its permanent home at 1829 1 street northwest is 2 considered one of the most construc- tive ideas carried out among the local posts _comprising the department in National Capital. The joint me- morial, dedication and fifth annive sary exercises March 7 proved suc cessful from every etandpoint and is cxpected to result in a larger and stronger organization, - O The building, which contains thirty rooms_and was formerly the home of Gen. Myer. after whom Fort Myer was named, has been entirely remod- wled inside and renovated according to modern designs. In addition it has been completely furnished and equip- ped with furniture, rugs, bedroom furniture, pictures, etc., through do- nations and now presents an attrac- tive appearance. ‘The library is one | of the features of the new clubhouse | and will hold four: thousand volumes. | More than one thousand books have | already been donated. The clubhouse is also provided with a large stage and in the next few days will be cauipped with & motion pieture ma. chine. At the meeting of the post Tuesday \ night _the famous War Department film, “Flashes of Action,” will be| shown. These pictures, taken by the ignal Corps during the world wa re considered among the best pro- | duced of war pictures in France. The | assembly room on the floor has been enlarged and will now acoommodate An Exhibition of Ancient and Modern COTTONS A\ most interesting -exhibit gathered from nearly twenty different countries by the Na- tional Association of Cotton Manufacturers in the interest of finer and more beautiful cottons —made in the New England Mills. TOMORROW—MORE THAN 200 New Silk Frocks Crepe Georgette Canton Crepe Sai Satin Crepe Roshanara Crepe de Chine Floquent of the loveliness of spring fashions—in a wealth of new and different models. embroidered and lace trimmed, voiles and cot- Pleated Scarf Styles Coat styles. t G 5. $12.75 $25 s35 over three hundred people. EASpE #2ED %Z\,Qo, Beaded Cape Styles Lovely “Glo Sheen” and changeable ‘The presence of First National | : ! : 3 . e Commander Franklin D'Olier at the | Each. satins, crepe de chine and crepe-back memorial exercises held in honor of - 5 those who paid the supreme sacri satins. fice in the warld war was the occa- ! sion of renewing acquaintances whom | he met during his term in office in | 1919, when the foundation of this | yveterans' organization was laid. It was due to his untiring efforts' that the legion made the successful strides | that it did in the first year of its ex- istence. He held an informal recep- tion after the exercises, after which he returned to his home, in Philadel- phia, having come down especially for the unveiling of the large bow]deri Sprinngegligees $10 $14.50 $19.50 Draped, Slip-over and Breakfast This exhibit is shown partly in our windows and partly in our Women’s Dress Section, Sec- ond Floor. The public is cordially invited. - Coincident with this showing. a special dis- i H : 2 play of advanced summer frocks—hand-drawn, Tailored Draped Styles 200 dresses—in a range of sizes from 34 to 44—in a range of cclors from BLACK to powder blue and from tan-bark to Mexican tearose—cocoa, shell, beige and navy—200 dresses that represent as careful selection as our best gowns—many of them clever adaptations of high-cost models—dresses for street wear that follow the more tailored lines—dresses for afternoons quite elaborately beaded or embroid- in front of the clubhouse. District ! ered—or. stunningly contrived with cape or e l;vfi:n&oue}:{d&ua?;pr:e;fi% Opportunity Exceptional! = ::-li il; :.:: newest m I”_A'll 'E-‘:. :?‘v.f:;hm rial exercises. ~ - ~ -~ . . > Five of the Smartest Spring Models in choice at $35.00 each. 5 the post will hoid & “ladies’ Sale at’ Women's Dress Section—Second Floor. night” in the clubliouse, and Past || l mllps Pair Commander Charles B. Hanford wil presént scenes from “Othello.” He i considered one of the leading Shake. spearean actors of the present time | and prior to the world war toured the ' | country in repertoire. This is not a sale of edd lots or broken sizes, but an exceptional opportunity to choose from fiveof;hmtmdylumouu.bnm o and log cabin suede, patent leather and satin. Vincent Costello Post. the American Hwwol ol itaca et rieel oo e Legion, at the last meeting, in the mart dress styles in Pigekin ang satin combiaat tone. with Bpan: ‘Nearly twenty stunning models and a host of beautiful colcrings—all spe- cially priced for this fascinating event in our Little Gray Shop! These in- clude the new styles in the well known “Lady Duff”” Negligees —fluffy with jurbelows ®or severely plain in gorgeous materials. Draped models caught at side with colorful ornaments, lace and ruching trimmed breakfast coats, some with circular side pancl: slip-over negligees in exquisite lage and georgette crepe com- . binations—many _of them adaptations of Paris models. Turquoise, peach, tea rose. French blue. orchid and black! 1SF N W. TWO EXCEPTIONAL OPPOI?TUNITIESIJ)V Women’s Spring Suits. Choice assortments and extra values both in tailored styles and the new Costume Suits—3-piece styles, the parts. of which can be worn separately as well as’in one en- semble_for afternoon affairs! - 79 (3 . L 3-Piece Costume Suits - Lustrous Charmeesi—Fine Twill Bloom—Long Coats— Overblouses Detachable These costumes include navy blue, black and rosewood. Overblouses in hip length or Rus- sian tunic style of flat crepes, Roshanara silks or brocaded chiffon. Skirts with top 2 very special value! 3 { : . New Tailored Suits 54950 Plain or Braid-bound Twills—Marinish Hairline Stripes and Checks, . Navy Blue and Black with. Pencil Stripes ; -_ Smartly tailored—but with longer jackets becoming to more mature women~hip length, Single and double: breasted—with, self-strapped bias insets—also the “boyish’™ styles—all-of" - them of the finer materials. Suits of high quality and extraordinary valuet ; Smartest Hats i Tomorrow at.” o A Gray—Blue—Black—Sunburnt Shades! - ‘Becoming fashions with remarkable values! Milan, Tagal, Bangkok, Horsehair, ¢ven hand-painted Georgette Crepe and -Novel Ribbon Hats for variety. Matrons’ hats with ostrich. stunning tailored hats, metal embroidery braids and silks for trimmings—applique motifs and burnt goose chows. Tailored Styles in La Garde Bags Elephant cilf—Lasso and tiger cowhide Without sacrificing style these bags possess a hidden pocket in -which bills and other * valuables are safc against careless loss of pilferage. An extra “ready- money” pocket for small change. < Envelope styles in _black, gray and tan, with stunning clasps, meire - lined and fitted with large mirror—all $5.00. Other styles—La - i : Garde Bags—up to : $12.50 each. Opportunity in Umbrellas! 100 Wonderful All-Silk 55 i Umbrellas, for rain or Thcy- are made full size 8 ribs—amber. tips and tops The handles are-beautifully assorted in carved woods and beauli- fully colored. composition, with leather thongs and side straps.” The silks have pretty self-colored woven borders in -assorted patterns. Navy, purple, brown, green, garnet and black. - Just ™« ' 100 umbréllas in this special opportunity event, with the sale 5 dward H. Shaughnessy, Rob- ert V] - Wil De C. Revenal and William F. Miltenberger. | The following have been elected to membership in_the post: Thomas Beall; George F. Hoo: transfer- boardroom of the District building, bt i, d t ling, . , the taWored of u had 210 members and their families with spring tadored suits, -na":. I:N?" P&:?L‘.'.i(..’."'.nmf strap pump of otter suede or patent leathér. Stenning for street Columbine Denver, or business. Smith. from Vincent Posthumous mem-~ hers elected at the last meeting !n-l Right—Black Satin Pump with instep nrap of black suede with stitched eyelets, Spanish dress heel—also in otter suede. $8.50 Left—Beaver Suede Cross. strap Pump, with straps and trimming of log cabin kid, Spanish dress heel. Alss in all black satin. $8.50 pair. Soresis footwear is and has always been “built up” to a standard—not “built down” to a price! An announcement of so exceptional a price must surely be of interest to all women who demand style, quality and value in footwear.' Anticipate your spring needs now while these assortments are complete. For the FRENCH SHINGLE BOB Correctly bqne! o Borden’s 1115 G St. ;. 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