Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1926, Page 22

BOY SCOUTS All Catholic Boy Scouts of the Dis- are urged to assemble at the )t the church at 8 o'clock and in a body to the church, with flags of their respective troops. After the mass a light breaktast will be served in the hall and the rest M the day given up to a basket ball Jimination contest among the various ps of the city, the winner recefv- Scouts are planning their annus magze 1o the tomb of | trict Gen. Washington, at Mount Vernon. | hail February 22, as the repre- [ mare Al i outs in the | Thiee hundved Seouts from Baitimove 1o join the 1o pay honer to | the I v of Thetr Country | The troops will mobilize by divisions on the of Feurtcenth and B streets northwesi al 830 am. and will then entruin at $45. The procession 10 the tomb begine at 10 o'clock. The Raltimor ts arc coming by busse: and will et the Washi by | sntside the grounds at Mount Vernon Jepre M e Kelly Pennsylvania wiil deliver the addvess | ifter which the wreath will b A the tomh by 1 \gain f mareh to 1 mston e en. and then those the nunsion 1 his own 1 nding of the teams is ax fol Wouds outside | lows. First —Troop 100, 3d Division, which euch di- |63 points; second—Troop 0. 1st DIvI in n. points: Third—Troop 49, 3th Division, 38 points: fourth—Troop executive | 140, 5th Division, 19 points: fifth District of ¢ Wbia | Division. 10 points st Tuesdiy noon, 1t tha | in each event Dr. Paul Bartseh. chair- | £ One length free style aurts of honor, action was o o fug the siving free of | jeverton, Troop 49: thi merit badges ats |1 Lindsay, Troop 140 fourth the courts of honor. | Plielps Clark, Troop 20. Class prosented at the | first—Willium: Tucker, Troop 20 ond—F. Marquis. Troop 100; third-—- W, Leverton, 4% fourth ount of the holidny tomorrow | Bdward Gayler, Troop & Two will be no meeting of the first | lensths back stroke, U . tirst held under the auspices | Chirles Woods, Troop second — A Division. “The nest class | Tommbs. Troop 100: third—F. Parker, nday evening, March 1 [ Troop 140. Cliss B, fiv . Margais, ixth floor of the Strayer |Troop 108; second—William Tucker, hirteenth st north- | Troop 20: third—W. Leverton son 48 fourth-~I". Purvis, Troop 140, Five lengths free style, class A, tirst 1. Snell, Troop 100; second Ruith, Troop as: third—Charles Woods Troop 20: fourth Stewart, Troop 140. Seven lengths rree style, class B, t—A. Snell. Troop 100 certon, Troop 49; third The local pils oo sentutives Unfted =ta are com Washington All competing teams must with Scoutmaster G. H. this time. A prize will be he winning team. Regis- -outs will be admitted free. A dcent admission will be asked from {others. Troop 100 of the 3d Division he interdivisionnl swimming held in the Racquet Club pool evening, February 6. This losely contested meet all visions were represented by at won Dliced | Tneet Seouts. in fine, the Seouts will j day W her o gioup e ¥ach hony inspect provides in the owing ticipate viston stunt A1 sames 57 R ond- harge of ho appea The badges Al to S on Troop and J = Kburn, Troop 15, and the | [ advanced to the rank | oy “Proop 20: fourth Willigm Claudie and ey 140, Plunge for distance 1iof Troop 8, Pradk | t—Ray Orcutt. Troop Clark and_ Oliver Smith, Troop 100: SEondon ““1"‘”}“3“ O'Brien, Troop 58: fourth— il isserbrgolcand’ Al Simpson. Troop 140. Class B. s e L. Adams, Troop 100: second— ‘hopmeyer. Troop third— Albert Smith, Troop 38, B. Stewart, Troop 140. One length breast stroke. class A, firsi Oreutt, Troop 20 second — A, Toombs. Troop third—Whalan, 140; fourth— Gurner, Troop 49, W | Levert A. Gilt | man., sawtelle, Troup 100: fourth—B. Stewart, Troop 140. Three length free style, class A first—D. Gurner, Troop 48 second— N. Weeden, Troop 100: third—Phelps Clark, Troop fourth—H. Lyons Troop 140. Class B, first—A. Snell | Troop 100: second—Lannon, Troop 44: third—A. Gilman, Troop 20: fourth—— | Edward Gayler, Troop Dive for form R. Leverton, Troop Charles ~ Woods Troop Shalen, Troop 149 Troop. | Cluss B, first—Lannon, Troop | ond—Biil Tucker. Troap 20: third—A. Snell. Troor 100; fourth—Charles Thompson. Troop Relay, class A, first—Troop , Cli s Wood and Oreutss second — ! Miller, Snell, Toombs, Weedon: 140, Lindsay, Lyons. Whalen, | fourth—Troop 49, Leverton, G vecney, Paine. Cliss B, Troop 100, Marquis, Sawtelle, Thuney. Snell: second—Troop- 20, Freeman. Craig, Gilman, Tucker: third—Troop 49, F. Leverton. Cole, Lannan. Leverton: fourth—Troop 140, Purvis, Lyors, Stewart, Smith. Mihn 2 lass third— Troop Caldwell Han and Hyman Minke Wales was welcomed f the exccutive noon, Ieb. Wilson, formerly ut s, made 2 deputy at the sume | executive board. roop 8 at Saints’ Pro t Episcopal Chureh. Rev. H delivered an appro- ing. tended 1 tos i pris n 4. the reen in the s, seaior will also 1 keep heac - activities. Troop 44, Mr. ast meeting, They membarship 1o need wish to ncrease 40 secouts. the semian nd deck open Lo seaman stions are all firsi-class scouts in the troop. The troop has adopted the new patrol Jeader method of running the troop. The Lions’ Club of Washington will hold an_exhibition and contest of bird the boys of this city Washington's Birthday has alwa . This is par- heen a busy day for Tr op \.. of St. Martin's Church the activities promise to be more at than ever. All members as well as all other mem Boys' Club, will | Ouse. " on ¢ morning <h from there, headed by Troop Drum and Corps 1o St. Martin's Church ' military mass will be cele- brated at § o'clock by the Rev. Paul v.\ll':']\l" the v s the Scouts will ke the annual pilgrimage to Mount b the other Scouts of the will in placing a e Washington. | wclock the | aht celebr diment | are urged Medals and to go into this sh prizes will be given ctive of the troop. f St. Martin's wtical and bf a ture. The ac- ttractive, durable, ustic, inconspicuous 1 cepted houses will be placed in the public parks and playgrounds, so scouts, hesides being in a conte: h ce of winning a prize. will be doing a civic good turn. Any boy in Washington Is eligible to the com- petition by announcing his intention of building one or more bird houses. A new troop is being formed at St. David's Chapel on Conduit road. Through the energetic efforts of A E. W. Burr about to the first mes g, 1on 1 assist ) of s v wreath i the nird_annual pare tlon will be held ‘!H‘ describe the troop’s first mi s trip to Bear Mountain. | sking leading arts include Cush, Dan_Cor Joseph “Bobh and which was o singer, Friday evening, February Che meeting was opened by the scout oath and then there was an_outline of scouting by Mr. Matsinger, followed by a practical demonstration by T No. 100. The new scoutmaster. Ken- neth Smoot, was unable to be present Cooper, neis McGivern. sment is under the direction ree H. Yocum, & member of » committee of Troop 98. MeGivern, chairman of the Will read his report ! b \Work accomplished by the troop Sl R e mey. aui | Tater PRnE torl the Srene o T et will aeiiver an address on [\re“recne ‘95 per ecnt. and he e etance of this work and plns | Lidics G the troop committce served a for its future development . very fine dinner. Mr. Matsinger was e Furfey s address ve- [Pt G000 Yone or hie g froshments will he served by he | Gpec Harry B. Caton, deputy com- St mothers' committes. under e B Chn (o ion i ul Morton, Alexandria i : Cameron Roberts. i representa merican Legion post, and at the next meeting. Mrs. Burr had lemonade and cake for the boys after- ward. Andy Far (2 Troop 126, Henry P. Thomas, scout- master, of Alexandria, Va., held its third annual banquet in the West- minster bullding on the evening of F. B troop committee, ve dive ter Seouts ¢ i tion night celebr \d the parent committee, The | committes was 100 per cent Hen . Thoma: as toastmaster Nilver cups were in the audi-| King wnd Harry Bighteenth | eral efficiency in scouting for the vear All Seouts) of | Capt. ‘George Evan made the tend this | presentation sp with these cups. sale al 351 Six other members of the troop re- will be pee- | coived various prizes for their faith. 100 10 ¥ears | fulness during the past year. 1 talks about | ‘Proop 108, . S. Taylor, scoutmas. {ter, held a parents’ night on Wednes 1y ng at the Brentwood School. Despite the bad weather the meeting was well nttended. Deputy Commis iyt which 7 boys were |sioner Schlaefli and Field Lxecutive e X tenderfout. 10 were made | Hovey attended as the officers of the ; wts and 1 was raised | 15t Division; Assistant Executive M singer represented headquarters. The Juts of 108 opened the meeting by repeating the scout oath and laws. Following this a selected poem on scouts was read by the chairman of {the woman's auxiliary. The scouts |then put on a demonstration of first aid followed by a short talk on scout. ing by Fleld Executive Hovey and a short talk on Camp Roosevelt.by As. sistant Executive Matsinger. The meeting was then adjourned to e kitchen, where the woman's aux- iliary served cake and ice cream troop present. coutmaster, acted for the evening awarded to Donald ning. Felruary 2 Froop 100 nizht op 100 will put on Friday Next is what On that evening an entertaining Prog Btun; ol the ¥a MG A md (i strects northwest and parents are fnvited mecting. Tickets are 15 e A =ho picturing Froon also siides and t troop and its activities. of held_a_vall <ented, from now. the pr Cyprian’s Scouts lst The Boy pavish. Troop out. ther a Igm-(l o tended the rally and an a e s mven: - The tally Asscrabl prayer by \iritual director o “America.” Outh were then recited This was fol- num- ios sram with . W. L. Read. 2, and singing « and laws and pledge hy all the boys present = lowed by 1 addi s by = - T of Troop & on “Living Up te ture of tenderfoot was given | th 1. M. Brown of 502, < were anuugh. as Investi Scoutmaste ond and first cl anducted sisted by I The inve owed by b Great interest been taken in the National Mail Tribe of Lone Scouts and their degrees. Nutional ut, official organ of Council No. 4, should be thanked. TImmediately after the issue with the final degree of the 12 degrees in the natlonal degree, five Lone Scouts (from Maryland, New York, Oregon and Texas) sent in their reports. It is interesting to note thut three of the five are included in the The boys who were promoted tolnational boosters’ honor roll (winners second-class Scouts arve: John Mack, jof the national booster title) which Harley, Vincent Brown, Thomas | contains 22 names Benjamin Smith, Willlam TNoscoe Christian, Wilber Greentield. Tloward Miles and -Joseph Matthews titure ceremnonies were fol awarding of prizes won during the “Advancement Contest.” Seuts Vincent Garner and Vineent Rrown were tied for first place, cach wceiving 4 complete Scout un The sccond prize of $2 was won by Benjamin Smith; the thivd prize of §1 by Joseph Matthews. John A. Tacchino of Cuddy, P who beat out the team of Taylor: Kruelle recently, has just won another contributing contest and practically completed at the head of another. This council three streak again beat + council four scout, when he won colored Boy Scouts of Washing- [« 400-point contest with Earl S. Miers ton, to bo held at St. Cyprian’s Church [of New Jersey. Tacchino has won \Washington's Birthday at 8:30 wm.|the LSB, LSD and LSQ titles, and Rev. Daniel Tide of Good Shepherd |therefore has acquired the highest i will preach the sermon. honor in scoutdom—the supreme Rev. A. Duckette. newly ardained priest. will be cele- yant at the annual military mass of Nor } he N The contest will start at | i the Old Gua | Napier | Kovernor: | Gotham 100: | 100. w. | larly a scout activity, so all scouts | contest. | for the bird houses that are the most | 0 boys came out | con- | ducted under Assistant Executive Mat- | but will officially take over the troop | Tupy { Virginia—Generally oxon responded on behalf | chaffer, for gen- 1 THE SUNDAY scout (S. 8.) title. All his points Bave been won in ALSAPs, the Old Lone Scout and Boys' Life. It is expected. says Scouting News, that in the near future a lone scout will be appointed to a position at Boy Scout headquarters, somewhat similar to that onee held by Torkul Gundel, The iden is to have un experienced and successful older scout as an us- sistant and advisor to the Lone Scout director. Among the most prominent ndidates are Roy W. McDonald of xas und J. Dan Dunaway of Flor- . both old timers and both experi- . having held council chief posi- The Big Mink Tribe of Winder, Pa., whicl®w edingly active during issed plans and looks to [ more active year in 1926. One of | the new projects, and the largest, will ection of a $300 clubhouse. already under way for the erection of this permanent home Ehler, director of the service department in the Boy Scout Headquarters, is now super- visor over the L. 8. A, records. Atf present there are 94,000 active Lone Scouts and 1,000 local tribes. rorge W troop ‘The Omegamman Fraternity, whose ! expressed purpose is “Just to keep | d Together.” has elected officers for the present yvear. Frank (Fraden) wus re-elected presi- L. Wood, Franklin Miller, harles Wright, Willlam Battentield 1d Panl Keil were re-elected, while lenn DeAtley and Horace Lawson | were newly elected to the hoard of dent. L Quill aternity, composed of old-timers. has been orzan- sed. Tt meets at Pratt Institute once a month. Pauke (Paul Keil) is presi dent; Sol Huberman and Fred Munich are vice presidents, and Al Heittowit is the scribe. The A Milwaukee, Wis. et lall league composed of F. Scouts of that city is now being organized by | Charles Rowr nd John Zazel. Two more tribes, hitherto unheard of, have heen unearthed, making four tribes I ull, Aunouncement of another fraternity old-timers comes with the February 1ssue of Hlini, Ernest T. Grube, fa- mous originator or Erie's Squeak w !\0 live in Sheboygan, Wis., is organ- izing the Lone Indian Fraternity of old-timers, in which Ear] Watkins, I{al)vh Hil Salazar, and 1hert Karalfa have offices. Eligibility con- sists of three y of Lone Scout service and 1 age limit. Wwill be an official organ, “Lone | which promises to adopt as one gf its features a family cirele or | luollx‘ng pot column, which has proven popular in the North Shore C: 111, Bulletin e NEWCOMERS.TO GATHER AT ANNUAL CLUB EVENT George Washington Celebration by Club to Begin With Luncheon and Special Entertainment. @ More than 100 members of the New comers” Club and its zu will at tend the unnual George Washington celebration of the orzunization at the Congressional Country Club tomorrow afternoon. The affair will begin with a lungh | feon at 1 pm. A special entertdin ment and musical program has been arranged for the luncheon. Provision been or the members of enjoy golf, swimming, bridge. dancing, billiards and other pastimes after the luncheon. Robert_Sime, { Joseph Burkart and A. L. Baldwin, president of the Newcome Club, have arranged the celebration, which is expected to be one of the larzest held by the organization. Th purpose of the Newcomers' Club i€ to bring the younger members of the professional and business life of the city ifnto contact with the older citizens. DIETITIANS 'I:O GRADUATE Russell P. I'reeman, Graduating exercises for the junior | dietitians, class of 1925-1926, Walter Reed General Hospital, will be held in the conference room of the hospital, | Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and will be followed by an informal tea. Cer- tificates will be presented by Maj. Gen. M. W. Ireland, surgeon general of the Army and addresses will be made by Dr. William Earl Clark, for jor. Army Medical Corps Ie Capt. Alfred Mordecui, dietetic officer at the Corps re seven graduates: Florence | i Cowherd. 509 Rock Creek | hureh road. Leo Gurr, Dawson, Ga.: { Elste E. . Madison, Wis.: Beatrice { ison, Shelby, Mich,: Marcella R. . Ripon, Wis.; Angeline Shutts, Lake. N. Y. and Elsie Williamson, Delaware, Ohio. | THE WEATHER Pedric District of Columbia—Mostly cloudy today and tomorrow: probably rain to- morrow: slightly warmer today: mod- erate winds, mostly south and south- west T M ightly winds ‘vland—>Mostly cloudy today and probably rain tomorrow: warmer today: moderate mostly south and southwest. | fair_and some- { what warmer today; tomorrow cloudy, 1y rain: moderate to fresh south outhwest winds. t Virginia—Increasing cloudi- ness and somewhat warmer toda morrow rain. Records for Past 24 Hours. Temperature—Midnight, 29; 2 1 4 am., 6 a.m., 2 8 a.m., noon, 38 2 pan., ;8 pm pom., 42 highest, 35; lowest, Relutive humidity—8 w.m.. 49 vainfall (8 p.m. to 8 p.m.) 0.00; hours of sunshine, 6.9; per nt of possible sunshine, 63%. Sunrise, 6 a.m.: sunset, 5:52 p.m. Temperature same date last year— | Highest, 58: lowest, 32. { Weather in Various Cities. | i ~Temperature. ~ Precipi- 1 Max.Min tation 8 S FrSat pom urday. night. 8p.m. 8 p.m. Pt S T 56 4 p.m Ashoville, N Atlanta. Ga.. .. Atluntic City. N. Baltimore. 2 Bogto. Buffalo. eyenne, Wyo.. | Cleveland, Ohio..". Davenpori. lowi Denver. Colo. . Des Moine: Detroit. M Duluth Min El Paso. Te Grlvesion. Te: | Helena. Mont.. . Indianapolie, Tnd. . Jacksonville, Fla Kaneas City, Littie Rock. Aorao Z2ER2! Bi5 Omaha. Nebr. Philadelphia. P Phoenix. Ariz;.. Pittxbureh, Pa 1 GIRL SCOUTS STAR. WASHINGTON, D. FEBRUARY 21, 1926—PART 1. regular business meeting took place. Among the things discussed were the new system of pussing merit badges, plans for a hike to gather material for the nature-story contest soon to - Veterans of Great War |Jo Pete Troop 2 of Glen Echo, Md., met Friday night at Community Hall. The meeting was opened with patrol cor- ners. A delightful party was then held, in which one patrol entertained the other. The girls then sang a few nd played games, ending with Seribe Vivian M. Wade. ‘The Girl Scouts of Troop 6, Aurora Hills and Virginia Highlands. held theflr meeting Friday, February 12, at Calvary M. P. Church.. After the usual ceremonies games were played and all enjoyed a soclal time. The girls were taught how to bandage a sprained ankle when on a hike or while camping. The meeting adjourn- ed at 8:30 p.m. Scribe Martha Harrls, Troop 7, Mrs. Cottrell, captain, met at the Foundry Methodist Church. After the opening exercises the Scouts worked on their tenderfoot and second- class work in patrol corners. There was some Instruction in signaling and A class to study for the laundress badge. Those Scouts to be invested as tenderfoots were Catherine Har- rison, Bleanor Riley, Elizabeth Mears, Acnes Gordon and Peggy Rossell. The meeting was closed with good- night circle. Jean Hoch, scribe. Pansy Troop, No. 9. Lucille Wander- lick, cuptain, met on Friday evening In the Sunday school room of the Church of the Covenant. The troop was divided Into tbree patrols the week before, so a general election of officers took pl In recognition of the fact that Sunday was Valen tine day, the troop had a valentine box. ‘Then some songs were sung and the goodnight circle was held at 9 o'clock. Seribe Polly Cooke Troop held its regular meeting Friday night at Calvary M. K. Church After the formal opening, which was in the charge of Rhoda Doyle, patrol leader of the FEagle patrol. the glrls who were going on hostess’ test gave a valentine party. “Pin the ar- row on the heart,” one of the games played. was won by Cornelia Wood ward, the prize being a Scout whistle Then the girls paired off, each palr, giving g valentine pose. lIce cream cakes and candy were served by the refreshment committee. The meeting closed with songs, led by Adah Bagby, the captain. Scribe Evelyn Walcott' | Narcissus, held its | at_ Petworth Sct McElroy read the list of u t-badge tests to he given at the Little House. Jight of the girls decided to work for the hostess badge. | The girls then went into the main room and the valentine box was open ed. Refreshments in the form of vanilla ice cream, with a red straw berry heart running through. was served ss the treat from the capiain Scribe Laura Brundage The Troop 21 ular meeting Capt. Agnes meeting of Wild Rose Tr No. 22, was held at Mrs. Reed’s home. After opening exercises, Dr. Bell . | the Department of Agriculture teaching the girls work for the zoo- | logist merit b ge. Two wscouts e ceived the second clas merit badge Patty Hughes und Harriet Gladden: | One new scout was enrolled. Elizabeth Gleason, ribes Betty A ander and Helen Mackwen 26, Margavet rothy Stubbs. meeting on the Fourth Datsy Troop. Nu Tuckey, captain 1 seribe, held fts regular Friday. at Presbyter *hurch. As the captain wus 11l Second Lieut. Marion Fair ley was in charge. Patroi corne were held during which good-turn | reports were handed in and dues col-| lected. The girls decided to send the captain some flowers. The scribe told the girls of the meeting of all the seribes down at the Little House. It ‘was decided that all of the girls would act as reporters. After the business ineeting the troop was divided in two groups for second-class: and merit badge work. The meeting was close with the good-night song and Scout prayer. turday. Lois Hall. Marj Smith, Esielle Henderson, Marguer et Ruth Hunt, Ann Rodeers. Letay Jacobson, June Chamness, Carol Smith, Carrle Aal. Adelaide Woodley. J Lettie Hammer and Flo retta Porte went down to the Tittle House for merit-badge examina tions Troop 28, E met Thursda Church, After hour was devoted When the hour was j < were plaved, and then Miss Gleaves| "1 that the girls who had not passec thelr second-class couking test were iving the troop a party. When the| wirls went to the table they found a| valentine at each place, \\l“l:h the rirls had made. Fach contained Elover verse. The refreshments con- Gicted of cocoa, fudge, peanut brittle and chocolate ' cake. ~All had been made by the girls of the troop. After the party the patrols went to their corners, and soon afterwards @ good Wight circle was formed and taps was sung.—Sidney Jones, scribe. 2 No. 29 Lily of the Valley Troop, 1 ol regular meeting at the hom 2;111;. %F'Peyser. Lieut. Schwartz took charge of the meeting on account of Capt. Miller's absence. After the egular ceremony the troop sang & few songs or recited poems, from which were picked out the best to be sung on the day of the dedication of the Jewish Community Center.—Freda Stein, scribe. on elina Gleaves, captain, at Margaret's formation. about an to instruction. up two games | | | S f Bethlehem Troop, No. 20, e O ceting on Friday. February held 1580 at the Macfarland Junior High School, the captain, Mrs. Albert Reid, presiding. After the open n]g exercises, the captain told the ;:l}r\s‘ that they were to go to .“\P Tivol Theater on Saturday. Twent. utes were spent on second-cl s One girl, Mabel S|nnlfltnn._px\\56d \;’f tenderfoot test. A_fl?r drillng for h.) minutes and playing a game. the eeting was dismissed. Theresa Berge, scribe. , Dogwood. |‘fllh!ri}10 Whylie, (‘.’.\‘:‘l:‘:iol? %’\‘)Fl li the Blair School 0:; Manday at 3:30. The meeting opencd \ith @ game followed by horseshoe Toihation. "After the opening cere- monies the patrols went to corners to prepare for inepection. After l!:isp‘eh(‘ flon, sixnalling was practiced and the tenderfoots were heiped. Valentines were distributed. The troop is FD_I;I,g e Bike at an early date. Seribe Margaret Mackin. eting of Holly Troop. No. 33, T Shete on® Monday at the Bryan School. The girls had l}‘w pleasure of having Miss Evelina Gleaves and Miss Johnson visit the troop. Gum.es and songs were enjoyed. The girls will meet on Tuesdays hereafter. Good-night circle was formed, taps sung and court of honor held. Scribe Julia Curtin. \ sinecone Troop, No. 34. Vera e captain, held no meeting on Thursday, owing to the weather, but some of the members went to the captain’s home later, and Mabelle Hering finished her tenderfoot test. The troop is very proud of Mabelle, because she earned the money for her entire uniform and equipment. Scribe May Lett. Portland. Me portiand. Oreg.. Salt_Lake City. § Louis, Mo. St. Paul. Min: San Antonio, Tex.. an Diexo, Calif.. "'’ an Frane . Calif. Santa Fe. avaunal Seattle, Wash. . Springfield. Til. Tamxa. Fla. Toledo. Ohlo.. . - Vicksbure, TO; WASHIN roop 85, under Capt. Edward stIrdeeum. met at St. Mathew Seventeenth and K streets, on Tues- day, February 9. Mignon Yingling and Margaret. Griffen took the girls that are trying for their second:-class test and helped them. Dorothy Howes took the girls trying for tenderfoot. | were present | earet | pect | them | the | patrol take place and for a candy sale to be held on February 16 to raise money for registration dues. A letter of cheer was written to Julia Fletcher, @ member of the troop, who is ill. Jacquelin Ames, scribe. Troop 38 was called to order Margaret Hensley at Mrs. Brown's house. It was decided that the valen- tine party was to be the coming Sat- urday night at the Lyon Park Com- munity House. Eyery one was sup posed to wear a costume. Mary Withauer, scribe. Troop 40, Mrs. C. H. Young, cap- tain, met Friday in the annex of the Chevy (hase Presbyterian Church. As Capt. Young could not be pre: at the meeting, Lieut. Cynthia Crocker took charge of the meeting beth Watkins, one of the newest Scouts, passed her tenderfool test. Jane Foote, who expects to spend some time In 1Zurepe with her parents, has a birthday soon and the troop thought it would be nice to give her a farewell party. As the members had been planning on a mothers' tea, it was decided to make the two into one rty and have it on Jane's birthday. shrefber, scribe. Troop 42, Mrs. Conrad H. Young, captain, met at the Preshyterfan Church, with 18 present, 6 absent. The troop is to entertain the mothers of Scouts on Monday, Pebruary it practiced stunts and m: for that day. Some of the Scouts passed tests on Saturday under the direction of Mrs. Breckenridge, com missioner for Chevy Chase district. Troop 45, Mrs. Currie, captain, had two new candidate Scouts, Viola and Lily Cox. The members talked captain taking ihe part of the judge. Mignon Yingling was teased because she took the part of rubbish. Scribe Ruth Hodge. The meeting of Troop 45 of Brad- bury Helghts was opened shortly after 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening. Betty Adams gave the tenderfoot test to several of the members. This was followed by horseshoe formation and taps. Scrjbe Wilma Sterba. Troop 50 held its meeting Saturday night at the church at Sixth street and Maryland avenue northeast. The opening ceremonies were led by the captain, Betty Adams. After this she took some of the girls beginning work on tenderfoot test, while the second lieutenunt, Malvina Bandel, took the girls working for second-class. This group worked on first aid. The meet- ing was closed with a prayer by the captain. by Troop 53, Mrs. Gerritt S. Miller, captain, heid its weekly meeting at the captain’s home, 2029 Allen place northwest, on Saturday at 10:30. The patrol leaders inspected their patrols and reported to the captain. The seribe acted as color bearer. The tenderfoots in the two patrols went to corners to practice signalling, while the new members drew their flags. After the signalling test, a Knot-tying kame was plaved. Some of the songs sung were ‘“Three Gypsies,” “The Tree" and “I'd Like to Be a Tender- food.” Then Capt. Miller gave out some nature siips to the girls to be- gin work on their nature test. Scribe Mary Maxon. The Girl Scout Council of Wash- ington and vicinity, of which Mrs. Charles R. Lindsay, jr.. is commis- sioner, plans to hold & rummage sale|over the business, then had a party on March 3 and 4, the proceeds of | with the Boy Scouts. Wilma Sterba, which will go toward helping to equip | scribe. y the coffee house, which it will open on March 17 at 1718 T street northwest This coffee house will be the means through which the Girl Scout organ- ization will be financed during the coming years Priends of scouting are requested to lat the Girl Scout office know of any rummage which they are willlng to donate for the good cause. Anything in the way of clothing, china. books, furniture, " bricabrac and the like will be gratefully accepted. Telephone Girl Scout headquarters, Main 9429, or call Mrs. John Morse, chairman, mac 3789, and truck will call for your bundles if desired b Troop 40, Cornflower. met on Fri- day at the Chevy Chase, Md., School After the game and formation, Capt. Peters prepared the second-class Scouts for the merit-badge tests to be glven February 6, while Licut Brown worked with the tenderioots. Then a game followed, and the meet ing ended with a good nizht Court of honor was held after meeting. —Margaret James, scribe cirele MRS. ROBERTA W. HARPER! DIES HERE IN 82D YEAR Resident 25 Years Leaves Large Family in roop No. 2 met on in Commmunity Hall. Much interest was shown. The meeting was opened by patrol corners. The Scouts were taught a new game. several songs were sung and the meeting was ad Journed after “Taps” had been sung.— Vivian M. Wade, scribe. Troop 13 held its meeting January 30 at the parish hall at Falls Church, as usual. Miss Bonell gave Rose | Ardi part of her tenderfoot test, while the others played games. The Seouts then practiced the operetta until the meetinz adjourned. Berty Keith Har rison. scribe 17, Sunflow riday. January Capital for Three Generations. Mrs. Roberta W. old, widow of F Harper, 82 vears obert Harper of Lees burg, Va., und a resident of this city for the last vears, died ot her home, 3107 Thirty-fourth street, ves terday after an illness of one week Funeral serv s will he condueted at the residence tomorrow morning at 10:30 « k. Rev. Charles E. Warner of St. Albans Church, and Rev. (. R. Palmer of the Washington Heights Preshyterian Church. of which Mrs. Harper # member, will_officiate. Int e in Paul's Ceme a. Va Mrs. Harper is s three Sons, Bernard . and Randolph M. Harper, three daughters, Mr ‘lark and Mrs. Robe of Washington, and Mrs. of Warrenton. Va.: a stepdaughter, Mrs. R C. Vass of Culpeper, Vi three stepsons. Dr. Charles E. Harper |of Danville, Va.. Wells A. Harper of {Leeshurg, Va.. and Robert N. Harper of this city 7 grandchildren and 9 | great-grandchiliren. She leaves a 14 brother, John H Parrott of Roanoke. S Sas T Geor; Troop Masonic girls, met_at the Hall at Bethesda Two new Kuhn and Helen Smith, A new tenderfoot, Mar- Post. was enrolled. A game was followed by the salute to the flus and inspection. Then all worked hard for a half-hour and played some games. Three second cl: to take 10 merit b They will be the first merit baduses in the troop. which will he 1-year-old the end of this month. The meeting closed with Koz Green. scribe. was ‘ment wi Alexandr vived by Harry F. il of this William H. Saltsman W Trow Lois Farl between Troop 18, Wildrose. held its meet ing at West School. Thursday, Febru ary 4, at 3:30. The meeting was opened by a drill. after which came the pledge to the flag. Scout promi and laws. All then plaved some games, after which many girls were! The men instructed in bed wmaking, wx part of | ton Post, No. 1, the pionesr post of second class work. All got in a ' the American iegion, will make circle and sa one of which | Pilgrimaze to Mount Vernon tomorrow was “Smile th Elizabeth | and place a wreath on the toml, ¢ Middlemas, serfbe | rge Washingt following an an Barton Troop, > order by Lieut. Laura Brundage as the captain, Jeanne Cavanaugh, w {ll. The patrols were formed and in-| spection taken. The Scouts decided v give the captain a bouquet of a dozen and a half carnations of red | bers of his staff ane the post colors and white. The girls next divided| A brief ceremony will take place in into three groups, each group doing | ffont of the tomb, at the conclusion Work 6f Soma Sort. The, SLouth i which the post commander will ers o e Washing- sons While. n 1 eust orzanization The members of the st are 1o s semble at Twelfth street and PPenn Ivania_avenue for the 10 o'clock train. The delegation be headed by Comdr. J. J. Murphy and the mem . was called to { can zames until time for the “Good Night | €nier the tomb and place the wreath Cirele” Marguret Thrift, scribe. 20. Caroline Hobbs, capta held its regular meeting on Friday February 5. at 7 o'clock. Opening e ercises were held as soon Mis Hobbs came, and a_color gu v chosen from patrol 3. Gene MucK- cader. Court of honor wus held directly after opening exercises, and classed groups in different suh: Jects of Scout work ‘were held while court of honor was going on. Owing to a misunderstanding with a Boy Scout troop (16), the visitors’ meeting has been indefinitely postponed, and the girls will have more time to polish up their different stunts. A valentine meeting will be the subject of excite. ment in next Friday's program for Troop 20.—Betsy Garrett, scribe. Troop 24 was called to order hy Betty Adams at the Hebrew Institute, on Wednesday, February 3. Ruth Morgenstein, Rose Futrowsky and Rose Okun passed in signaling. Mis Adams told of things that had to he done in order to pass the second class test. Some of these are nature, health and setting a table. She promised to provide health books, which may be kept for three months. A valentine pariy is to be held on the 18th of this month.—Rose Okun, scribe. Troop Quality Pla; Troop 32, Nellie S..Dunkley, eap-| tain, held fts weekly meeting at the Kenilworth Church on Friday evening, February 5. Games such as pass ball, hopping, relay and overhead races were first played, following which the 2 Alexander’s - DAHLIAS Lead the World S NN Sure to Bloom SPECIAL OFFER Regular Price, $2.00 $ .00 * Pre- white vaid SRS SN SRS ORI AR ATTERE FEEXXLLATTLTETTLLLRLLTETEFLLLELALATEERENERL AN STORM KING K. EHJ.’.\' E. KELLEY, vellow FISA PLRULE DEC “wcatler i ieep_Fom-purple MRS, B TU 3 - ROSE PINK 3 RINS Fone pi Fowepink " J. K. ALE DER Send for FREE Catalogue The World’s Largest Dahlia Grower —44-54 Central St.. East Bridgewater, M PLAYER-PIANO Only used a short time est style in every respect. 285 Same Easy Terms Lat S S 33 S SIRSINS INNN Capt. Sturdevant distributed small books among the girls, containing a play, called “The Trial of Fire.” This ‘was acted out by the troop. with the OPEN MONDAY P Headquarters for Everything American Legion. Appointment of three members of the national publicity aivisory com- mittee of the American Legion been made by National Commander John R. McQuigg, Guy Halms of Mil- wankee, president of the American Legion Press Association, was named chairman; 1. J. Tippeti of Toledo, editor of the American Legion Coun. cilor af Ohlo, and Frank Miles, editor of the Towa Legionnaire, are the other members of the committee. Fach member will serve one year. The annual banquet of Sergeant Jasper Post, 13, The American Legion, held at the City Club Tues. day night. was attended by more than one hundred members. Addresses were delivered by Gen. James A. Drain, past national commander of the American Legion; Gen. Frank T. Hines, director of the United States Veterans' Bureau; Robert N. Harper, chairman of the citizens' committee, the American Legion Endowment Fund, and Capt. Watson B. Miller, chairman, national rehablitation com: mittee, the American Leglon. Gen. Draln pointed out the increas- ing strength of the organizatfon, na tionally, illustrating its power for civic £ood und progress of the country. Mr. Harper described his activities in the of liberty bonds during the World War, concluding with an expression of sincere gratitude for all who served with the armed forces of the United States. Capt. Julius Peyser, depart ment commander, American Legion, recounted the achievements, the pres- ent activities and flourishing condition of the local department. Lieut. Joseph 1. Beattie, senior vice commander of the department. Vetersns of Foreign Wars, told of the co-operation enjoyed by the Veterans of Forelgn Wars and the American Legion. Other guests of honor included Maj. Charles W. Freeman of the veterans' joimt committee, and Capt. Thomas J. Frailey, senior vice commander of the rict of Columbla department, the American Leglon. Several selections were rendered by a_detachment from the United States Navy Band. Musi- cal selections were also rendered by Timothy F. Daley, violinist; Miss Amy Stelnmetz, soprano soloist, and by the Sergeant Jusper Post Male Quartet, composed of Stephen J. Garrity, Law- rence B. Dunn, Edward D, Tomkin- son and Jewell P. Gross. Edmond H. Callaban was chairman of the banquet committee. At the conclusion of the bunquet the members of the post ren- dered s a chorus a number of Ameri can Expeditionary Forces songs. Com- mander J. Thad Baker acted as toast- master. Disabled American Veteran Under the direction of a committee prointed by State Comdr. € e R. Martin, the District of Columbia De artment of the Disabled American Veterans will participate tomorraw ‘n he annual observance of George Washington's birthday anniversary, under the suspices of the allisd pe- triotic societies of Washington. Vith hundreds of men hospitalized Mount Alto. Naval. Walter Reed und St Elizabeth's, deep interest is being shown here in the fight which the Disabled Amerfcan Veterans is have the commanders and past com manders from all Veterans of Foreig: Wars posts In the District present. Department Comdr. Francis ¢'. Huhu and his staff will install the new off cers, as follows: Commander, Jlarry Walt; senior vice commander, Elme Lewis; junior vice commander, Charles A. Love; quartermaster, Fmnk R Helse; officer of day, Bennet Lan caster; chaplain, John A. Smith; trus tees, August Laufer aned Joh: OConnell, and sentinel. Edward M Tavlor. The first meeting in Mar will be ladies’ night and on this o sion music, speeches, ceremoninl and chow will be on the program. The Department of the District of Columbia Veterans of Foreign Wars i planning a “stag’ meeting to be held at Pythian Temple March 1. The er tertainment committee is malntaining: secrecy regarding the stunts and fea tures to be stuged. There wil be re freshments and cigars. ‘Word has just been received of the appointment of Brig. Gen. Tdoyd 1. Brett as deputy chief of staff, Medal of Honor Division, and the appoin: ment of C. L. Richardson as aide de camp to the commander-in-chief The department poppy commitiee fs nging for the poppy campalgn of and plans to make this year' drive more extended and thorough than any previous campaign. The department commander and hiz staff will attend the open meeling of Potomac Post to be held Febroar: » at Northeast Masonic Temple, Light 2 and 1 streets northeast. The newl elected officers of Potomac Post wi be installed and following the instai- lation there will be a program of en tertainment, dancing and cards. The commander of Potomac Post extends an invitation to all members of the Veterans of For: n Wa to attend this meeting. SPANISH WAR VETERANS l Col. James Pettit Camp is keeping up the drive for recruits. the follow mg being mustered into active service with several applications yet to be acted upon: Ernest A. Coleman, David 1. Kine and George M. tyar Senior Vice Department Comdr. Nola: addressed the camp. Past De Comdr. League explained legislation situation. Past Depart. ment Comdr. McCaffery, Department Surg. Edwards, Department Historia Schultz, Department Chicf of Berthiaume and Department Coniter also spoke Past Comdr. William 1. Jenkins « Harden Camp has been appointed de partment inspector, Past Comdr. William Davis having resigned. Department Comdr. Clarence Bel knap and his staff will make the fol lowing official visitatio February . Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp March 2, Gen. Henry W. Lawton Camp; March 12, Admiral Georg. Dewey Camp; March 18, Licut. Rich ard J. Harden Camp. Services commemorating the ing of the Maine in Havana Harhor were held in Arlington Cemetery Mon the auspice of purtment Auxiliaries. United Adjt. making to extend the time limit for vocational training ‘o- the wmen who were scarred in sel o N Under the existing law, no veteran nter upon vooational rehabllita no matter how bad his wounds, June 30, nd Congress now his before it proposed amendment to extend the limitation for these whose service disabilities have either retarded their training or prevented them entering u The bill is no subcommittee the vete. mittee and it is reported at tha Cap itol that jt will probably be ready for presentation before the House witnin the next week John Scott of Indiana and Claude tion ifter next | Department War Veterans, Department of 8 trict of Columbia. Al auxiliaries were represented by their respective presi. dents and other merm address was given by th president and a brief histo the war was read by Departr Sentor Vice Pr 1 field and Past Treasul or was delivercd by Phillips President Coolidge and was p) Chaplain M lips: the wreath from th of Cuba was placed by v Cavet de Quesada. consul of Cuba: the ons from the National Auxiliary, 1 . placed by Chaplain Nora M the Department of the ent Gray of Virginia, national vice com- manders of the Disabled Veterans, arrived here during pas weelt to assist in the legisiatite Ampain for the war's disablec tional Comdr John W, Mahan Montana has left for tour of hospitals that will rearh to the W Veterans of Foreign Wars. Potomac Post, 1085 Forelgn Wars, have installation of officers next Thursday in post head- quarters, Northeast Masonic Temple. This will also be commanders' night and Comdr. Frank R. 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