Evening Star Newspaper, May 23, 1926, Page 22

HAS 300 MEMBERS State Club Has Had Fine Record Since Organiza- tion in 1919. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. The Delaware State Society is 8mong the lusty infants of the series of State clubs organized ut the Cap- #al in recent vears. Deluware being one of the 13 original States, it is ©bvious that many of its citizens have ‘come here in various roles ever since establishment of the city. Former Senator Ball, however, may be con- sidored the founder of the present flourishing organization, in July, 1919. State societies were then beginning to be factors in the national life, and this good friend of the District and chairman of its Senate committee, did not relish that his glorious common- wealth was not represented in such activitles in Washington. He called on July 1. 1919, a meeting of Dela- wareans whom he knew to be inspired by the same zeal, and such a hearty response met his proposal, that a second meeting was called on July 21, at which a constitution was adopted and officers elected. Charter Members. econd meeting 75 members charter and it ix indicative ogress of this association, ho remain in Washington ve in advancing its wel- and many retain offices. Among ell known charter members e the Delaware Senators, Mr. Ball Judge Wolcott, Wil h, Willi d ; ence win, Howard Foster, tiovern, John Offenstein, Thoma Todge, Mrs. E. L. Sliter and Mrs. R. | L. Piemeisel. The first officers chosen | L1, 1919, were C'ol. John M. Dunn, dent: Joseph O'Toole, vice presi- dent; Miss Amy R. Piser, secretary, and E. E. Allaband, treasurer. Senator Ball made an address and asked every charter member to labor earnestly to increase the members and assist in e lishing the prestize of the socie Senator Wolcott spoke in a simflar vein and so did Repre- sentative Layton. This advice has been accepted in the most literal way, board of officers REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT G. HOUSTON. President of the Delaware Society. 1922 former Senator Ball was elected president and ¥erved until 1925, when Representative Robert G. Hou elected. lidward Abrahams, jr., chosen first vice president and M Emma L. Sliter, second. Mrs. R. Piemeisel, a charter member, ted executive secretary and M: Gertrude Bacon recording secre- 4 George Crawford Raymond is the treasurer. Mr. Houston and his have been given much assistance by several commit- tees, especially the entertainment com- mittee. This committee consists of Sheldon M. Fairchild, chairman; Mrs. Florence Greene, Mrs. Emma L. Slier, Mrs. Margaret Cox Hewitt and Mr. Abrahams. Another important body is the reception committee, and this has Miss Groves as chairman, with Charles Dempsey, William J. Kirk- land, Mrs. John Brown and Miss Emma Blandon. The membership committee is headed by Thomas E. Lodge. with Fred Klund, Ralph Bailey for since 1919, from 75 members the Delaware Society has increased to 300, | and its meetings are better attended and are held oftener, perhaps, any State society. They begin their as semblies in October, hold one each nonth on the third Tuesd: their social year with a picnic in July. Tn February an annual banguet is ziven and this is the banner day in | the soclety’s activities. Representative Houston Is Head. William J. Kirkland, one of the charter members, was elected presi- dent in 1920. Mr. O'Toole was re-elect- ed vice president, and a second vice president was added In Miss M. Sue idings. The constitution having pro- vided for an executive and a recording -, these offices were then filled, respectively, by Elizabeth R. Groves 1 Miss Olive L. Mole. Mrs. Emma . ter, also a charter member, was ted treasurer, and she filled this role moet ably for five years and is now one of the vice presidents. In ’fé&e and Mrs. Peimiesel. nd_end | With dances | during the season, and just as many evenings where more serious pursuits | | engage the time. The annual banquet | is always a noteworthy occasion, and | calls forth every loyal son and daugh- | [ ter of Delaware living In Washington | and many aiso from the State. This | year the banquet was given at the Raleigh on February 16. and practi- cally the entire membership and many distingulshed guests attended it. Sena- tor Bayard was the principal speaker. Senator du Pont, who has been a faith- | ful member, was ill at the time and | could not attend. He was pleasantly in mind, however, by the beautiful floral decorations which he sent to the | banquet hall. Senator du Pont, June 13-14, THE entertained the entire Delaware So- clety on his yacht, the Tech. The capacity of the Tech is limited, so that the membership had, to be di- vided and entertained on separate evenings. This charming yacht, which {8 so often in Potomac waters, was called by Senator du Pont in mem- ory of his school days at “Tech” in Boston, and it has figured frequently in social annals. Senator duPont and Senator Bayard represent two of the oldest and most distinguished familles in Delaware and each has august senatorlal tradl- tions. Senator Bayard is the sixth man of his lineage commissioned to be Senator by the first State to sign the Constitution and_therefore the premier State of the Union, and the du Ponts have made history in the upper chamber also. Mrs. Bayard was before her marriage Miss Eliza- beth Bradford du Pont, and Mrs. du Pont, wite of the Senator, is his coustn and bore the same name. The Delaware State Society naturally takes pride in two such representative sons in the Senate and honors them and their wives in an especial way. Mr. Houston, who s an alert and zealous executive of the soclety, is serving his first term in Congress. G. 0. P. Clubs to Meet. The League of Republican State Clubs will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday night, at 8 o'clock, in the cabinet room of the New Willard Hotel to elect offifficers for the en- suing year, and plan activities in con- nection with the senatorial and con- gressional elections in _November. Representative Irederick N. Zihlman of Maryland, has been invited to ad- dress the meeting. NEW ARMY VEHICLES : TO BE DEMONSTRATED! Test to Be Made Tomorrow of Light Carriers Before Heads of Departments. Public demenstration of the capa- bllities of new light Army vehicles in cross-country mobility will be given on the filled-in rough grounds of West Potomac Park at the foot of B street tomorrow morning about 11:30 o’clock. These vehicles are mod- ifications of cominercial vehicles and were designed by the Ordnance De- partment after long experimentation in conjunction with the equipment boards of the Infantry, IMeld Artil- lery, Cavalry and engineer branches of the service. It is stated that the new type of hicle {s sufficiently advanced for ardization and is- sue to organizations now equipped with motor cycles and light trucks. ‘The demonstration is to be attended by Assistant Secretary MacNider, Maj. Gen. John L. Hines and Maj. Gen. Fox Connor of the general staff, and the head chiefs of all departments of the Army, who will make a de- tour of the city in the new cars. —- e Gives Talk on Color. Miss Annie M. Wilson, arawifg director in the public &chools, gave a talk on “Color” before students of the (olumbia Junior High School Thurs- day. A numbsr of tests were given by Miss Wilson to establish whether they could distinguish between violet and deep blue and the lik Delightful Motor Rambles through DEL-MAR-VA PENINSULA Don't miss the week-end motor trip down the Del-Mar-Va Trail— from Wilmington to Cape Charles. A medley of uniquely interesting scenes—on land and water. Smooth going—the Trail cro: of good roads—tra great Peninsula between peake Bayand the Atlantic Ocean — the highest ratio of improved roade to area of country to be fourd anywhere. Variety! You'li seeoneof Amer- ica’s most magnificent orchard re- gions—and the richest farm lands for vegerables and berries. Fields mme§by forests. Here in settings of beauty is the market garden for the big cities of the East. You'll see noble, broad rivers, poetic streams and fine bays. Vistas 2 The Historic Eastern Shore ofwindingshoresand lovely homes. Marvelous fishing — famous duck- shooting in season. "ou’ll visitsuperbocean beaches where the water is clean. You'll find charming cities and towns— longaislesof stately trees, magnifi- cent old, old mansions. You'll glimpse the old South in this land of rich traditions. Discoverthis Del-Mar-Va Penin- suia—its possibilities for you as 4 vacationist, as a sportsman, seeker foran ideal home spot, unique opportunity on an easily worked one-man fann. 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FREIGHT PAID TO ALL SHIPPING POINTS IN THE UNITED STATES SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. MAY 23, 72 2 % Z, 7 Y 7277772277, % 72, 7227 2 1926—PART 1. AWe tri.ecl---but féiled There were ‘too many Shoes! We tried desperately to finish up this Sale in one Week. But with all the facilities of five stores taxed to the ut- most—failed to do so! It was too big a job. And so— Cdntinues ’til Wednesday Night at 7th St. @ Oth St. Stores Only! T our 7th St. Store alone (be- sides those at 9th St. Store) —Twenty-Five Bargain ‘Tables of Women’s Shoes of every conceivable style, color, mate- rial—including all sizes. Shoes that sold in our F St. Shop at three to six imes this price—or even more! Many other shoes from our other stores added to complete sizes. Now in one tremendous group at $1.95. In two other great groups. the balance oi this great ou wear. Were $8.90. must have been. pouring of the finest foot- e ret in this Sale at $490 to So imagine what the original prices These on bargain tables, too. We earnestly advise you to look them over carefully and buy as many pairs as you possibly can. ORDS fail to bring out the importance of this event. We've tried from the beginning to state the facts as conservatively as possible. But there has never been anything like it in the Shoe Business— in Washington. —and save—and save!! Don’t fail to grasp this last opportunity—to save Never will be anything like it again! BIG NEWS OF SMALL ITEMS At 7th Street Store Only Some from the Fire—Some from Regular Stocks 750 pairs Women’s Low Shoes of all materials. These all partly damaged by smoke or water, and have not been in the Sale up to this time. None so badly damagedias;tol beunsightlVe. SHMEPRICEL o oi. v voneonmin binesin b anis s s 600 pairs Evening Slippers. Broken lots left irom the other groups. 200 pairs Women's Laced Boots. Not fire-damaged, but out Splendid qualiti Women's Riding Boots 40 pairs Women's Riding Boots, damaged by smoke or water, but still wonderful values. Tan Were $12.50 and Russia calf and a few blacks. $3.50. Sale price— Limited quantity Children’s Stockings and Socks. Were ?9c to 50c. I'hrcc'pa:rs 300 in bundle. Sale price. .. Sale price.. ... Sale price ..... 100 pa of style. $1 price:. ... Sale price— $3.95 Women's Slipper Buckles and Ornaments. Originally 30c to $2.50. Sale price— 10c, 25¢, 50c The “Fire Sale”’” Now at Two Stores Only All Sales Final No Exchanges No Charges No Deliveries But Our Usual “Guarantee!”’ I, P Whites, blacks and colors. Not fire-damaged. $1 Children’s and \Women's White Nubuck and White Canvas Laced Boots. Broken sizes. Sale Children’s Shoes Two good-sized lots_Children's, Misses' and Growing Girls' Shoes of various material Not fire-damaged, but broken sizes. $1.90 & $2.90 Several well known brands and 35c Shoe Dress- ings and Cleaners. pEICE . c.oa. s 7th&K Sts. . 414 9th St. 2 77 i 7 7000 22 2% %