Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1925, Page 30

MARCH 1, 1925—PART 1. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., e N e e ln the New Willard March 5 and 6, D. A. R. ACTIVITIES ton Manor Chapter held its meeting at the home of Mrs on First street, the'r gent, Mrs. G. M. Brumbaugh, presid- ing. The chapter voted to present & fifteen-dollar book to the library at Memorial Continental Hall, to con- tribute to the new flag to be given by the District daughters to the hall and to the decorating and other commit- tees. The chapter also took action re-| garding the death of its honorary member, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, and @ committee to draTt resolutions was appolinted. The chapter feels honored in the appointment of fts regent to serve as chairman of the credentials commit- tee for the coming congres: Mrs. Horace P. MclIntosh read paper on ‘“Churches” bringing In many extracts taken from papers read before the chapter some years ago when a study was made of the sub- jects by the members The Thomas Marshall Chapter gave a benefit bridge party recently at the Cairo Hotel. The regent, Mrs. Jes- sica B. Acker, received., assistcd by Mrs. Henry L. Taylor, Miss Jessie W. d Miss Mary McCabe. was awarded a prize. Re- | were served at midnight A substantial sum was realized, the disposition of which will be decided at the next meeting of the chapter, which will be held at the home of the regent, 1835 Phelps piace Victory Chapter rved its annual guest night F ary 23 at the home of the vice regent, Mrs. Walter W Husband. Being the regular monthly meating also, it was called to order by the regent, Miss Kathrina Harvey. Following reports of officers and committee members the regent in: duced the State officers, who were guests of honor. Mrs. James Willey, vice regent; Mrs. Jason Water- corresponding secretary; Mrs David_Caldwell, recording secretary: Miss Helen Harmon, treasurer, and Mrs. Joseph H. Wheat, historian; also Miss Aiton, principal of the Amer- icanization school, who spoke briefly on the work done there. The speaker of the evening, Judge Wendell Phillips Stafford, was In- troduced. His subject was “An Out- line of the Constitution of the United States,” at the close of which he recited three original poems, one on Washington, one on Lincoln and one on Washington and Lincoln Those assisting the hostess were Mrs. C. W. Floyd, Mrs. H. H. Lewls, Mrs. Towson Price and Mrs. Earl B. Fullc Mrs. Sale and Mrs. Littell presided at the prettily decorated table. The Frances Scott Chapter held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Arthur Adleman, 3709 Military road, the regent, Mrs. Alfred Ball Garges, prestding. Three new members, Mrs. Chantry Mrs. George Frazier Reeder, were present Contributions were made to Ellis Island, manual for immigrants, Dis- trict of Columbia room at Continental Hall and for the platform flag. After the business meeting a program was given by a trio composed of Amelia Olmstead, pianist; Flourney Olm- stead, violinist, and Hugo Olmstead, cellist. A group of songs by Mrs. William Braithwaite and readings by Miss Stella Waterman completed the program The guests of honor were Mrs. John Beavers, State regent, who gave an address, and Mrs. Jason Waterman, State corresponding secretary, who gave a short talk. Other guests were Mrs. Gertrude Goodier and Mrs. Fred- erick Marsh of Massachusetts and Mrs. James H. Webb of Connecticut The Frances Scott Chapter met one week later at a specially called meet- Ing at the home of the regent, Mrs. Alfred Ball Garges, to elect a dele- gate to the Continental Congress to be held in April and to attend to other business. Mrs. Arthur Adelman was elected delegate and Mrs. Annie Wal- cott alternate to take the place of Mrs. Adelman. The Yale films were indorsed by the chapter. A card party followed for the benefit of the Chap- ter House fund. It was agreed to have several informal card parties this Spring to raise funds for the various activities of the chapter. The monthly meeting for March will be held at the home of Mrs. Frank Bell, 2308 Ashmead place, March 10 at 2:30 p.m The Eleanor Wilkon Chapter met Monday evening with the vice regent, Mrs. Noel, at the Sherman Apartment, the regent, Mrs. Courts presided. Chapter officers and members of standing committees made reports of work done during the month, Contributions of clothing were made for the rummage sale to be held in April for the benefit of the District room in Continental Hall; also large bundles of clothing were collected for the Crogsmore School in North Caro- ina. The chapter is planning to locate and mark the graves of all its revo- lutlonary ancestors. The Lucy Holcombe Chapter held its February meeting at the residence of Mrs. John Paul Earnest on Hunt- ington street, Chevy Chase, Mrs. Wil- liam E. Chandle associate hostess. Reports were submitted by offi- cers, and several members, being also members of State committees, out- lined work being done in the Dis- trict. After an encouraging report from the treasurer various appropri- ations were made, among them being the chapter house, the manual for immigrants, school teacher for Amer- icanization work, juvenile protective, library fund, new flag for the stage at Continental Memorial Hall, the gospel mission, the District room, and sunshine work. The chapter is also sending boxes to Ellis Island and to the Crossmore School. After the business meeting a buffet supper was served. The Ruth Brewster Chapter held its February meeting with the his- torian of the chapter, Mrs. James Campbell Flournoy, at the Connecti- cut apartments. The regent, Mrs. Greenawalt, presided. The reports of officers showed that funds were need- ed to carry on the patriotic work. Mrs. Greenawalt urged that the chap- ter conlribute, before the District conference, a sum, even though small, to each District of Columbia commit- tee. Mrs. Flournoy was appointed chalrman of a cominittee to arrange a benefit card party. It was reported that nine tickets had been purchased by the chapter for the Chapter House benefit. Several important resolutions were passed and ordered presented for ac- tion by the National D. A. R. Con- gress in April. The chapter protest- ed against the threatened demolition of the old home of Francis Scott Key, located near the end of the Key Me- morial Bridge in Georgetown. It was reported that the old home had been remodeled for business purposes, but that three original walls, the colonial windows, much of the original floor- ing and partitions were still intact. Steps were taken by the chapter to urge upon the Nation, through pa- triotic societies, the necessity of pur- chasing _and restoring this historic home. It was pointed out that Fran- cis Scott Key lived in this house for 30 years and left its doors to go upon his unselfish mission which resulted in the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Mrs. Larz Anderson, an honorary member, was the guest of honor and spoke upon the prospect of the N. §. D. A. R. building an audi- torfum*and also upon the work of the library. Mys Mary Taloe x.ldn‘n granddaughter of Francis Scott Key, was present and spoke of her grand- father. Mrs. Key-McBlalir {s a mem- ber of the Ruth Brewster Chapter. The regent, Mrs. Greenawalt, who is known locally as the “Key Lady” for her work in the naming of the Key Bridge and her attempts to save the ¢y ‘mansion, etc., read an original article upon “The Life and Character »f Francls Scott Key and the Writing the National Anthem.” 2 Mrs. Bruce McArthur entertained with recitations. A supper wa served. Several guests were present, not D. A. R's, among whom was M Arthur Davenport of Charles Town, president of the Federation of Wom- en's Clubs of Charles Town, W. Va. Capitol Chapter held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. F. E. Upton, 1635 Tenth street northwest, with ‘Mrs. M. A. MacMillan, Miss Acheson and Miss Frazier to assist as hostesses. The meeting was called to order and presided over by the regent, Mrs, C. | . Nagle. After the opening exercises reports wWere given by the various officers and committess. The name of Mrs. Artureas Cas- sanova, jr.. was proposed for member- ship. Appropriations were made for amassa Industrial School in South arolina; School of Practical Arts at | 01d Concord, Pa Scheffler Training School at Clevelan Ohio; second in- stallment for George Washington U. fund, and the new flag for Continental Hal The regent, Mrs, Nagle, also re- ported a successful card party held at her home to raise funds for a do- nation to the new Chapter House, and |the vice regent, Mrs. Hazen, turned | over the proceeds of a card party she gave at her home to raise funds for a donation toward furnishing the District room in Convention Hall. A delegate and alternates were elected to the annual national con- vention to be held in April The Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Clara A. Stine February 24. Mrs. Stine was assisted by Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Urmi, Misses Cardwell and Jordan, and there was a large attendance, an un- usual occurrence being the presence of four of the assoclate members, Mrs. Gough, Mrs. Urmi, Mrs. Gleis- ner and Miss Elizabeth Kilgore. Mrs Hazen of the Vanderburg Chapt Evansville, Ind,, was a guest. The regent, Miss Bertha Frances Wolte, presided. The corresponding secre- tary, Miss Wheelock, belng absent, her report was read by Miss Harriet |Chase, the most important item being the reading of a letter from the or- ganizing secretary general, Mrs. | Walker, informing the chapter that |the petition for the addition of the |title “of the Revolutionary patriot and |ancestor of the founder of the chap- ter, Miss Wolfe, to the name of the chapter, had been granted by the national board of management, and that hereafter the chapter will be known as the Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter. The letter was received with enthusiasm, as it was the |unanimous wish of the chapter that |the title be added. The registrar, |Mrs. Boles, presented the name of | Mrs. Richard Buchanan, a member of | the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter, | Indianapolis, Ind., for associate mem- bership, and Mrs. Buchanan was unanimously elected. The registrar also presented the chapter with volume 1 of the chapter lineage pa- pers, which she had just had bound. Letters were ordered written to Miss Mabel E, Wheelock, correspond- Ing secretary, expressing the sym- pathy of the chapter for her in the |loss of her mother and the serious |illness of her sister, and to Mr! Edith B. Dinwiddie, the oldest mem- ber of the chapter in point of years, who has been seriously ill for some weeks. The chairman of the ways and means committee, Miss Luke, re- ported a handsome sum realized from the benefit card party held January | |31, It was voted to give a dinner in the spring, and Mrs. L. C. Hover was appointed chairman of the din-| ner committee, the time and place to be fixed by the committee. A con- tribution was voted to the fund now being raised by the chapters of the | District for the purpose of buying a new District flag. The election of a delegate and alternates to Conti- nental Congress, which convenes April 20, resulted as follows: !J!‘lf-l gate, Mrs. Clara A. Stine; alternates Mrs. H. M. Vandervort, Mrs, Ruth B, Parker, Mrs. Alvin T. Hert of Louis- ville, Ky.; Mrs. W. A. Folger, Miss Mabel E. Wheelock, Miss Anna E. Mrs. R. C. Wilson, Mrs, B. Rector, Miss Frances Davis Shir- tey and Miss Lula Purcell. The regent and vice regent, Miss Wolfe and Mrs. Payne, are members of the congress by virtue of their respective offices, the vice regent serving as alternate to the regent. A nominating commit- tee for the purpose of making nomi- nations for the various offices to be flled at the election in May was also elected, as follows: Chairman, Mrs. Payne; Mesdames Leavitt, Hover and Morgan and Miss Harriet Chase. The next meeting will be held March 24, with Mrs. H. M. Vandervort. Marcin Burns Chapter was enter- tained at its February meeting by Mrs. W. L. Gutelius, 804 Taylor street, assisted by her daughter, Miss Frances Gutelius. Mrs. Lida K. Thorne, the regent, presided. The meeting was well attended and full of interest. After the opening exercises reports from various committees were heard and delegates and alternates elected for the Thirty-fourth Continental Congress, convening in April: Mrs, Lida K. Thorn, delegate; alternates, Mrs. Mabel K. Von Dachenhausen, Mrs. C. E. Hesse, Mrs. N. V. Pattle, Mrs. Adolph Bowdler, Miss Virginia T. Gates, Mrs. W. L. Gutelius and Miss Frances Gutelius. A social hour ensued. Columbin Chapter met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. H, Howland, 2412 Pennsylvania avenue, Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Paul | Anderson, Mrs. W. W.” Wallace, Mrs. A. D. McKenzle and Miss Dora Bailey. Bach member upon arriving was under the supervision of the National Patriotic Council, and urged members to attend. Lieut. Col. Thomas Dick- son, a guest, and the following mem- bers were selected to represent the chapter at the conference: Mrs. Thomas Dickson, Mrs, George B. Ashby, Mrs. Paul Anderson and Mrs, Willlam Cole. Attention was called to the State conference to be held Continental Hall from March 5 to 7, and members asked to attend. At _the close of the business meet- ing Mrs. Willlam Cole. read Abraham Lincoln’s “Only Tribute to Washing- ton,” and told about several old homes connected with Washington, such as Wakefield, Stratford, Marmian and Kenmore. Miss Lilllan Chenowith, contralto, sang “Summer Rain,” by Willeby, and “Swing Low.” by Jami- son. She was accompanied by Mr Dorothy Baxter. Miss Leona Jones rendered on the piado the Hungarian Rhapsodie, No. 6, by Liszt, and “Nalads at the Spring,” by Paul Juon, and Mrs. Emily Marsh, soprano, sang “Home,” by MacFadyen, and “The Snow Drop,” by A. Gretchaninoff. She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Jones. A social hour followed the program of musie. Independence Bell Chapter's Febru- ary meeting was_held with Mrs. Walter P. Scott, the Balfour. The regent, Mrs. Henry Churchill Cook, presided. The meeting opened with prayer led by the chaplain, Miss Diggs, and the singing of “America,” | with Mrs. Manly G. Miller presiding at the plano. The secretary, Mrs Mary Gardner Henry, read reports of officers and various committees. Mrs. Joseph Henry Wheat, a member and | at the present time State historlan, gave a talk on the work she is doing, | at the conclusion of reports. Thej delegates and alternates to the 34th Continental Congress, convening in April, follow: Those chosen were the regent, or in her place the vice regent, Mrs. Frederick K. Sparrow; chapter delegate, Miss Grace Whar- ton Diggs; alternates, Miss Isabelle Sawyer, Mrs. Charles H. Rodgers, Mrs. Morris E. Marlow, Miss M. Osther Mayher, Miss Mary Barry, Mrs. W. F. Aycock, Mrs. Sallie G. Gates, Mrs. Nancy D. North, Mrs Mattio Belle Kettering, Mrs. Manly G. Miller. For the State meeting to be held in March, alternates chosen were Miss Rosemary Arnold, Miss M. Esther Mayher, Mrs, Morris E. Marlow and the Misses Mary Hume and Margaret Richardson and Miss Lois Deaton. Mrs. Kendall-Root was introduced as a new member, and gave a few words of greeting. Mrs. Mary E. Dobson, a life member of the Warren Prescott Chapter, Boston, Mass, was unani- mously elected as &n honorary mem- ber for life in the chapter. Contributions were made to Berry School, library, for new flag to be placed in Memorial Continental Hall, Ellis Island and other patriotic ob- jects. After conclusion of business, little Dorothy Gould Fowler, the chapter's mascot, read the paper she had recently written and entered in a newspaper, and who was given a money prize, on the “Life of Gen. George Washington.” Mrs, John Edward Fowler, the chapter his torian, prepared and read her paper on the loyalty and love we all bear towards the “Father of Our Country. A soclal hour followed, when the spirit of 1776 was carried out in the souvenirs, cakes, ices. etc. The hostess was assisted in serving by Miss Mamie Gall, Miss Lynda Deaton, Miss M. Esther Mayher and Miss Sawyer. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Don Engel and Mrs. Charles H. Rodgers, 1223 Meridian street northwest Continental Chapter held a Wash- ington's birthday meeting at the Metho- dist Building February 23 at 3 p.m. After the exercises at Continental Hall the members, through the courtesy of the Washington Rapid Transit Co., ~were taken in a bus to the Methodist Bufld- ing, where luncheon was gerved. Améng the' guests present were Mrs. Beavers, Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs. St. Clair, Mrs. H. H. Smith and four members of the D. A. R. from Virginia. Chapter meeting was presided over by the regent, Miss Mary W. Durham. The secretary, Miss Estelle Sawyer, reported the following list of delegates and alter- nates elected to represent the chapter at the thirty-fourth Continental Con- gress in April: Delegate, Miss Mabel L. White; alternates, Mrs. Thomas D. Whyte, Mrs. J. McDonald Stewart, Mrs. Howard E. Middleton, Miss Isabel Beer, Mrs. Sallie P. Cook, Mrs. Minnie C. Peterson, Mies Ella Reese, Miss May k. Townsend, Miss Fannie Fisher, Mrs, John Doyle Carmody. Contributions were voted to the fol- lowing: Kenmore Association, Continen- tal Hall library fund, flag for Con- tinental Hall. ‘The proceeds from the party givem,by Mrs. Thomas D. Whyte was donated to the chapter house fund, for which two sketches will be placed in remembrance book. The following pages were appointed to serve at the April con- gresa: Misses Mary Shelton, Frances Johnson and Helen Marston. Mrs. St. Clair told of progress made in the plan for a District chapter house. Mrs. H. H. Smith of Fredericksburg moke of the formation of the associa- tion to secure and preserve Kenmore, the home of Betty Washington, and re- quested continued interest in the under- taking. It was announced that Mies Fannie Fisher has contributed a valua- ble piece of antique furniture to the as- sociation, and that Miss May Townsend has given a bedspread made in 1827, TWwo new members were received, Mis Clara L. Wilson and Miss Mary Wilson. Our Flag Chapter met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, E Grattan Kerans. Mrs. Edward M. ‘Weeks presided. Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn read a short paper on “Washington's Birth- day.” Mrs. J. Edgar Smith described the progress made in Americaniza- tion work. Mrs. Joseph Henry Wheat, State historian, spoke of the marking of camp sites of the World War in Washington. The ways and means committes an- nounced that the next chapter card party would be held in April, The chapter decided to purchase a chair for the District room in Conti- nental Memorial Hall; also contribu- tlon was made toward buying a flag for the hall. An appropriation was voted for the given a George Washington favor, in the form of a pin to wear, and the regent's table held a tiny cherry tree and a sentinel row of red, white and blue hyacinths. The regent, Mrs. Charles C. Coombs, used a gavel, in the form of a small red and gold hatchet, in calling the meeting to order. Mrs. F. B. Savage, chaplain, read a prayer by George Washington. Mrs. Willlam Cole, member of the State historical committee, gave an account of the last meeting and the chapter voted money for use of the committee in placing a marker at Trunton Circle, showing the probable site of the Azmuth’ stone. Money was set aside for the fund being raised to buy a new State flag for Continental Hall, and the entertainment committee and the immigrant manual committee were given a sum toward current expenses. An appeal was made through the regent, Mrs. Coombs, for an appropriation toward the Hawaiian student loan fund, which is under the jurisdiction of a D. A. R. chapter in Hawaii; and a substantial sum was given by the chapter. Mrs. George B. Ashby reported that she had given a subscription for the National Geo- graphic Magazine and presented some books to the Americanization Schobl in the name of Columbia Chapter. Mrs. Ashby was selected to represent the chapter on the State committee for student loans. Mrs. Velma Sylvester Barber, registrar, told of the progress made this year on the papers of five new members. Mrs. Paul Anderson, member of the State international re- lations committee, gave an account of the last meeting. Mrs. Coombs spoke oL ihe conference ie be Wakefield fund. The meeting closed with humorous recitations by Miss Venice Reece. ‘The State historic committee met at Continental Hall, January 15. Mrs. Joseph H. Wheat, State historian, presided. The treasurer $82.40 on hand. Mrs, Faris, chairman of historic and literary reciprocity committee, has requested that the paper, “The Declaration of Independence,” writ- reported having ten by Mrs. Justin MacGrath and read at the December meeting, be filed with this committee, Mrs. W. D. West, chairman of his- torio spots committee, brought a par- tial list from the War Department of District of Columbia camp sites. On this list are.the names Camp American University, Camp Meigs and the camp in Potomac Park. Camp American University brought up some discussion, as the name was later changed to Camp Leach, Mark- ers for these places should be made of granite because of its permanence. Th Was no report from the chairmin of old trails road commit- tee. 2 Mrs. Barber, chalrman of the mile- stone committee, gave a detailed re- port of this work. Some damage has been done to the fences around two milestones. Mrs. Barber visited the site of No. 9 milestone and found it in danger of falling into the river on account of sand dredging being done nearby. Later she learned that the stone and fence had fallen into the water, one post of the fence still projecting above, - southeast line near Anacostia, has been disturbed by road worker There are 26 of these stones in the District and two in Maryland. Mrs. Barber showed the committes plans for a fence to be placed around these stones, this fence to Bavi curved top to make it almost {mpos- sible for intruders to climb over and deface the stones In any way. A motion was made to have chap- ters put their milestones In 5oad condition in the Spring, the Staté historic committee to take care of the rest Mrs. Wheat appointed the mem- bers of the azimuth stone committee to work with Mrs. West on the camp sites committee, and in addition to these the names of Mrs. Parkinson, Mrs Barber, Miss Glassie, Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Hicks were placed on thls committee. ”‘]llr\ Webster of FEugenia Wash- ington Chapter read an interesting paper entitled, “Customs and Man- ners of Duteh New York. Cit; Chapter, met at the o o Mre: Royal L. Shumen, Tues- ¢ evening. O e vogent, rs. Mahlon A Winter, was In the chair, and the recording secretary being absent, Mrs. Winter appointed Mrs. George BE. Chadsey temporary secretary. The corresponding secretary, Mrs. George 1. Chadsey, made her report which was followed by the report of the treasurer, Miss Estell Price. Miss Price reported that the card party given by the chapter early In the month was a success financially and ocidlly and that she had sent checks to the state treasurer for the follow- ing purposes: The District room at Memorial Continental Hall; the Chap- ter House Fund;. the Immigrants’ Manualy Neighborhood House; St. zabeth's Hospital, Ellis Island, and a new flag for Memorial Continental Hall The chaplain, Mrs, Harry G. Tolson, reported on the d party given by Mrs. Charlas Schmidt, Mrs. Charles Gunn and harself to raise money for the chapter tneasury. The regent read a letter from the president general calling attention to the coming congress and the plans for taking care of the delegates and alternates. The chapter wemt on record as ex- tending sympathy to the Daughters of the American Ravolution of Vir- ginla, in the loss by death, of the state regent, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett. An unusually pleasant social hour followed when the chapter had an opportunity to become acquainted with the newest member, Mrs. Beulah Thomas and with the guest of the evening, Miss Anna Dawson, of Wash- ington, Towa. The members and guest then went into the dining room where & seated supper was served by the hostess, Mrs. human, who was assisted by Miss ettie Herrick. The Sarah Franklin Chapter, D. A R., held its current meeting at the home of Mrs. C. Crymes, with Mrs. Car- rol May as assisting hostess. The re- gent, Miss Alexander, presided. Reports from the officers and various commit- tees were made. Twenty-five dollars was lonated toward the furnishing of the District room in Continental Memorial Hall, also a contribution for Eliis Island. A card party is to be given by the chap- ter after Easter. Mrs. Willle Agden was appointed chairman of the committes. The historian, Mrs. Robert Harrison, read a paper on George ‘Washington. The usual soclal hour foliowed. G. A. R—The joint installation of the Department of Potomac, Grand Army of the Republic, and Woman's Relief Corps was held in G. A. R. Hall Tuesday The following officers were installed: H. B. Moulton, de- partment commandor; F. W. Archi- bald, senlor vice commander; George H. Kunsman, junfor vice commander; Dr. James McKee, medical director: R. E. McBride, department chaplain; O. H. Oldroyd, assistant adjutant gen- eral; E. D. Godfrey, assistant quarter- master general. Augusta B. Palmer, department president: Caroline Gury, senfor vice president; Mary Van Ness Fauth, junfor vice president; Julia West. Hamilton, treasurer; Marjon M. Lewis, chaplain. Executive board — Estells Fuller, Mary A. Ball, Anna Horn, Charlotte M. Cary. Appointive—Mary Howard Wingate, secretary; Nora B. Atkin- son Beattle, inspector; Mamie Palmer Dorsey, counselor; Maude Hanna, in- stituting and installing officer; Isabel Worrell Ball, patriotic Instructor; ieorgeanna D. Van Fleet, press cor- respondent; Myrtle M. Loebsack, =enior alde; Mabel Stewart, musician. Mrs. Lida A. Oldroyd acted as in- stalling officer for the Woman's Reliet Corps. The incoming president, Miss Augusta B. Palmer, received a bou- quet of roses from W. B. Cushing Auxillary to the Sons of Veterans, the presentation being made by Mrs. Rose S. Rutledge. The outgoing president Mrs. Elizabeth D. Shaw, recelved floral greetings from W. B. Cushing Auxillary to Sons of Veteran: War- ren G. Harding Auxiliary to Sons of Veterans and Phil Sheridan Corps, of which she is an active member. Ad- dresses were mmade by the department commander, Hosea B. Moulton, and by the national senfor vice president of the Woman's Rellef Corps, Mrs. Regina Demarest. Mrs. Shaw was presented with a jeweled badge of the Woman's Relief Corps, after which she distributed gifts to her of- ficers and all who had been of spe- cial assistance to her during her term of office, each officer receiving a handsome silver spoon. The exercises closed with the singing of “America” by all. — Growing demand for iron and steel products in Italy has caused the mills there to get behind with orders de- spite that some plants broke all rec- ords for production last year. FURNITURE RENTING FOR ;(louubold eceptions Conventions Weddi 5,000 Folding Chairs Always in Stock H. BAUM & SON 464 Pa. Ave. NW. ARGONNE 16th and Col. Rd. 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