Evening Star Newspaper, May 30, 1926, Page 62

Army andNavy N ARMY. With the approach of the end of the current fiscal year on June 30 a number of officers occupying_impor- tant assignments in the War Depart- ment will be re- lieved and _ as- signed elsewhere to duty. Chief among these vhanges is that in the all important press relations section, Maj. Charles L. Hall, ., the present of which, \.ill be relieved of June 30 by Maj. Charles F. Thomp- son, Infantry, who is now undergoing a course at the Army War Col- lege. It was re- called that Maj. “Thompson directed the activitles of this section about two years ago. Maj. 1all has been assigned to duty in the office of the chief of Engineers. An- other change in this office is that of TFirst Lieut. Harry G. Dowdall, In- fantry, who less than a year ago was assigned to duty in the War Depart- ment from the Hawaiian Department. Licut. Dowdall will stand relieved from his present duties on June 30 and will then proceed to New York ity where he will report to the commanding general of the 2d Corps Area for duty in connection with re- cruiting. Maj. Carl ¥. Kinney, In- fantry, now a student at the Army War College, has been assigned to duty in the War Department general Staff, effective August 16. Lieut. Col. Harris Pendleton, jr.. who has beeh on duty in the general staff, has been assigned to the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga., for duty as director of the department of experiment. Col. Pendleton will as- sume his new dutles at the Infantry School August 1. Maj. C. F. Thompson. Though it is recognized in the War | Department that the proposal to place certain non-commissioned of- ficers In the first grades is equitable and just, the opinion is held by Secre- 1ary of War Davis that this will not cure all of the errors which exist in the grading of retired enlisted men. Tn the event that this proposal is adopted, the following would be placed in the first grade: Retired post ord- nance, commissary and quartermaster rgeants; quartermaster sergeants, )uartermaster Corps, retired prior to june 8, 1916; retired electrician ser- nts, first class, Coast Artillery orps; sergeants, first class, Hospital Corps, retired prior to June 3, 1916, and hospital stewards retired prior to March 2, 1903. It is assumed that the controller neral in arriving at the present ading of these enlisted men based is decision on the fact that retired enlisted men must be regarded exactly as enlisted men on the active list were regarded by G. O. No. 36, War Department, 1920. In arriving at this conclusion, the controller did not take into consideration that many enlisted men on the active list were reduced in grade by that order solely because of the percentage limits placed by the law on each grade of the active list, whereas, on_the other hand, no such percentage limits applied to the re- tired list. As the result of this deci- sion, approximately 790 retired enlisted men were prevented from getting the increase in retired pay to which, the War Department believes, they are entitled. Another class of men to whom relief should be given is that group who were retired prior to June 30, 1922, who served as commissioned officers at some time during the World War and who are entitled to less pay under the law than the same class of enlisted men retired subsequent to July 1, 1922. 1t is pointed out in the War Depart- ment that there should not be any dis- parity in the retired pay of this class of men, and it is insisted that the above proposal will remove the dis- provision may be made for all retired pay which now exists. That suitable provison may be made for all retred enlisted men, the Secretary has sug- gested that he be authorized to fix the pay grades of all enlisted men of the regular establishment retired prior 1o the operation of section 4b of the national defense act as amended, and 1hat he shall also fix the retired pay of this personnel. The Secretary fur- ther suggested that retired enlisted men who served honorably as com- 1nissioned officers of the Army at some time between April 6, 1917, and No- vember 11, 1918, shall receive the re- tired pay and allowances which are rescribed for warrant officers on the retired list. To regrade enlisted men and to equalize the pay of those retired en- listed men who served as commis- sioned officers at some time during the World War would cost, it is estimated, L the first vear. This amount would decrease each vear, as deaths oceurred, and in about 20 years the normal death rate would eliminate | it completely. Despite the fact that no appropria- tion has been provided for the holding of the 1926 national matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, steps have been taken to prevail upon the President to re- consider this decision. From all indi- cations, it appears that the matches will be held every other year, which plan coincides with that of the War Department General Staff. This is the first time in years that the Ameri- can shooting classic has not been held, and though it does not sound the death knell to rifie shooting among the citizenry of the country, it does bring to an abrupt stop the impetus in rifle shooting that has taken at least a quarter of a century to attain. The local matches will be held throughout the country as usual, but the same high degree of interest whichealways has attended the local elimination trial matches in anticipa- tion of the Camp Perry matches will be a thing of the past. NAVY. ‘ Of considerable interest to the entire naval service, especially to those offi- cers of the Supply Corps and the pay- masters of the fleet, is the order issued last week announcing a reorganization of the Bureau of Supplies and Ac- counts, effective July 1. Better effi- ciency, more economy and a closer co- ordination of the accounting, supply and finance affairs of the Navy, it is believed, will be effected by the re- organization. Beginning July 1 the bureau will be divided nto four major groups, namely, the administrative group, the supply group, the finance group and the accounting group, the heads of which will com- pose the aster general's council, which will hold weekly meet- ings to consider (a) matters affecting the operations of the bureau and the allocation of work to the groups, divi- sions and sections; (b) matters affect- ing the operations of the bureau as supplies to the fleld activities of the Supply ' Corps; (c) - matters affecting policies,and (d) such matters as the paymaster general may direct. The administrative group, which will be in charge of the assistant to the bureau, will consist of the person- nel, planning, civillan assistants, spe- ial assistants and inspection divisions. The supply group, of which Comdr. Frederick G. Pyne will be in charge, will consist of the stock, purchase, fuel and transportation and provisions and clothing divisions. Capt. George G. Seibels, who will be placed in charge of the finance group, will have supervision of the following division: Disbursing, allotment, retainer pay, claims and allowances and the admi: istrative examination divigion. Comdr. Harry E. Collns will be in charge of the accounting group, which will con- st of the aceguntipg division: ’ (SAYL ) The movement inaugurated in cer- tain quarters that the age of retire- ment in the Navy should be increascd by at least two years, or at 66 years of age, is gaining considerable head- way out of the service. In the naval service, however, it can be safely said that the commissioned personnel is satisfied with the present retirement age of 64 years. In a discussion on this subject this week, those in favor of increasing the retirement age two years seemed to be of the opinion that it was a mistake to allow active, virile | officers to be placed on the inactive | list simply because they were not se- | lected for promotion within a specified time. Officers were eliminated oh the theory, it was pointed out by Rear Admiral W. R. Shoemaker, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, that the entire naval service should be cora- posed of a live organization of young. energetic_officers in all grades. retirement age in the Navy should be increased to the uge of 66 years, held to the opinion that the Nav: and the Government should get long- er service from officers in the different grades, this group insisting that the retirement of an officer simply be- cause he has reached a certain age- in-grade was viewed with dis 0l The reminder was made that to lengthen the service would bring of- ficers to the grade of rear admiral with but four years to serve before retirement, but this had little effect on those holding opposite views on this subject, the latter group being quite positive that the efliciency and morale of the service would not be impaired by requiring this additional service in view of the fact that the physically unfit would be eliminated through the yearly medical examina- tions. As the discussion waxed warm, it was found that Admiral Shoe- maker had served 12 years in the grades of ensign and lieutenant (Junior grade), whereas under the pro- posal he would have served but seven. It was contended by Admiral Shoe- maker that such service unquestion- ably impaired the naval service in that it brought an officer into the higher grades at too great an age. Those holding opposite views did not agree with the admiral's conclusions, this group being satisfiled that the Navy and the officer had profited by this service. In addition to those announced previously in this column, the follow- ing officers of the Navy have been se- lected to attend the course of instruc- tion at the submarine school, New London, Coni beginning July 1: jeuts. .A. D. Clark, E. B. Arroyo, K. R. Hall, J. B. McVey and R. H. Tuttle; Ensigns W. D. Brown, V. R. Roane, M. C. Stormes, N. K. Roberts, R. J. Bourke, M. Smellow, C. H. Ben- nett, M. A. Sawyer, R. A. Casson, H. C. Doan, J. W. Smith, W. L. Hoff- heins, J. K. Hodgkiss, F. R. Davis, A. J. Freels and E. W. Abdill. With the possible exception of one or two other officers, this will complete the next class at New London. Selection has been made of the next class which will undergo Instruction in aviation at the naval air station at Pensacola, Fla., beginning about August 15. Tt is expected that this class will number at least 70 naval officers. The following have been se- lected: Lieuts. E. B. Curtls, P. P. Thompson, P. R. Cofin and H. H. Godwin; Ensigns E. F. Crowe, R. Goldthwaite, H. L. Hopping, W. D. Leach, A. H. Oswald, E. P. Creehan, C. A. Fines, H. H. Harrison, Sidney King, C. C. McDonald and J. J. ‘Waldron. Flyers of the Navy were thrown into another furor last week over the determined stand made by Rear Ad- miral W. R. Shoemaker, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, against the pro- posal that when the selection board finds that it cannot select an officer for promotion due solely to his long specialization in aviation, it shall so inform the Secretary. The proposal further states that an officer will be promoted to the next higher grade and carried as an extra number until he again comes up for selection, pro- vided tha’ when he comes up for se- lection to the next higher grade he shall be judged in the same manner as all other officers who come up at the same time for selection. The proposal affects 109 former Re- serve officers, now naval aviators, who are divided into the following three groups: The first group, numbering 39, on appointment as lieutenant, took precedence mext after those former temporary officers who were per- manently appointed in the grade of lieutenant, who, in turn took prec- edence next after the Naval Academy class of 1918. This group has not been examined for promotion. The second group, numbering 36, on ap- pointment as ¢ lieutenant (Junior grade), took precedence ahead of the Naval Academy class of 1920. The members of this group have all been examined for promotion to lieutenant and none have lost numbers by rea- son of failure on examination. The third group, numbering 34, upon appointment as ensign took prec- edence ahead of the Naval Academy class of 1921. The members of this group, the admiral pointed out, have all been promoted to lieutenant (Junior grade). One member failed on examination for promotion to that grade and was dropped from the service. The remaining members will become due for promotion on June 4, 1926, for which examina- tions are now under way. Admiral Shoemaker pointed out that the creatlon of extra numbers in a speclalty corps for any profes- sionul reason was unsound personnel ‘l)o‘lc)'y and-: he insisted that this pro- | posal would benefit those officers | specializing in aviation activities to the exclusion of other general dutles. That this proposal has in it the nucleus of a separate corps, starting now withh a body of about 150 offi- cers who are not obliged to broaden their naval activities beyond avia- tion, was declared by the admiral. Of these 109 officers, the first group will be promoted or separated by 1933, the second group by 1934 and the last group by 1935. In summing up his objections to the proposal, Admiral Shoemaker said: “The department is endeavoring lto increase the knowledge of aviation in the Navy, to give every line offi- icer a knowledge of flyink, both as to | personnel ~ requirements and _opera- | tion, and also to cover the fleld of | material requirements. This with a view to enabling every line officer to co-ordinate the operation of all fight- ing activities to the best advantage. Every aviator, to do his full part, should also be similarly equipped. This proposal is dead against. the department’s development; it seeks to set apart no inconsiderable part of the active aviators of the Navy, now with little knowledge of naval requirements, and later for a period of about 18 years to carry them probably on 50 per cent extra pay in the grades of commander and cap- tain when they will be unable to perform the duties of those grades —and be no longer practical fiyers.” Henry’s Unique Way. From the Pittshurgh Chronicle-Telegraph. John Barrymore, whose ‘Henry VIII” is one of his best parts, said at a dinner in New York: “In making a study of Henry VIII’s career I have discovered a rather as- tonishing fact. -The man never once popped the question.” © “But he married a great many times,” & college professor objected. “He always married his wives first,” said Mr. Barrymore, “and axed them ) Those holding to the belief that the [ en / THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MAY 30, 1926—PART 6. BOY SCOUTS SYNOPSIS. Parke. Hudson Company’s agent ot Moome Hoike. I8 kreatly dlsburbed by & news item in an English Do) unc; the coming mardage of Panton to Elleen Grant and referring prospective bridegroom a8 the helr ive of Lord Qban, whose only son. Bridgnorth Paniton,’ disappeared some years ago and whose déath is about to be pre gumed by Maw. Parke dect Mogse Lake and go back to at_Edmonton, he tel Tand. ), lie, e of the i o ‘Hudson( Bav Com- Fidgnorth Panton: Maple, is o sympathetic istener {0 the tale and ghe encourakes her father to help young Panton. In the meantime Eileen Grant is married in London to Allstair Panton. Immediately after the ceremony sbe leafns that John Pauton is alive and is on his way to England to claim an {nheritance left him by his aunt. Lord " Oban. John Panton's father. ' tells Filoen that his son had been dismissed trom the army for cowardice under fire and drunk- ness, and that he is unable to forgive him. Eileen 'goes off ‘to Inverlochtie with Alistair as planned. hut she tells him that she will not_ live with him as his wife until the matter “about John is settied (0 her satis- on hn. accomna a igd by Nis dog. Spot, ar- in England. tter of in- He carries a troduction to Mr. Leslie's brother, a law living at Wimbledon. The Leslies invite him to stay with them, and he accepts their hos- pitality. Sho:tly afterward Mable arrives. ile walking through the streets of London Johr s an old army friend. Sir Arthur Frensham, who tells him that he has dence that Panton had been drugged by one ‘of his men on the fatal day he ref to Jead his men out of the trenches. John parts thig bit of information to Mr. Leslie, nmk the latter calls a meeting at his house' of Inspector Winter of Scotiand Yard: his assistant, Furneaux: Mr. Mount- ford. ‘udge of the Probate Court. and Fren- Eileen reads letters which come from John A New Man from the Yard. URNEAUX'S sailing directions were so explicit that John Pan- ton did not deem necessary any explanation of his presence to the restaurant staff when he and Spot arrived at the Milano that evening. It was a high, narrow- fronted building, with a staircase lead- ing straight from the street to the first floor. Entrance to the main din- ing room was gained through a door on the right, which faced a cashier's By Louis Tracy Reg US. Patent Offes. tried to nose the contrivance out of the way. For me reason the men from the “Yard” approved thoroughly of this display of intelli- SG‘:IOO. Halt an hour later John knew why. A somewhat startled waiter, having won Spot’s tail-wagging amity by a supply of minced steak, had served an appetizing meal and left the diners to coffee and tobacco before the pre- cise motive for John's presence was revealed. “About this fellow Connington,” be- gan the chief. ‘“‘Had he any reason to dislike you?” “‘Not the slightest,” sald John, won- dering what lay behind the question. “You never had occasion to repri- mind him?" “Not that I can recall. Of.course, tempers got a trifle raw when a strafe was on or the weather and conditions senerally were particularly vile, but he figures in my mind now as a smart and capable non-commissioned officer. 1 don’t think the men liked him, but the company sergeant major has a dif- ficult job. He represents discipline “Well, you may be surprised to hear that nowadays he has not a good word for you. He says you weré always a poor soldier and a secret drinker.” John’s face hardened. . “Is that s0?” he said quletly. *“And T am to meet him tonight!” “Yes, and what is more, you are not to lay a finger on him. If he abashes you, you must be abashed. Please understand that clearly. The scheme is Furneaux's, not mine, but I admit it {s worth trying.” “What scheme?” “This bringing of Connington an you face to face unexpectedly. He was the accuser, you the accused. Furneaux wants to see how the man who accomplished your ruln will be- have when he finds you at his elbow. ‘We cannot guess what will come of it. The one thing that must not hap- pen is any sort of quarrel or physical scuffle. If this criminal degenerate— for he is nothing else—insuits you, you must put up with it, and get away—sneak away, is what I have really in mind.” John bit on his pipe, but luckily he was beginning to realize ‘that Scot- land Yard had espoused his cause in dead earnest, and it was not for him to boggle at difficulties. “All right,” he said. “I'll sneak, if necessary. . But how about Spot?” “Exactly!” broke in Furneaux, ex- citedly. “Just what I want to know. Spot recognizes your friends. Will he sense your enemies as quickly?"” “I could almost feel sorry for Con- nington it the ultimate decision were “MR. FURNEAUX TOLD ME—" desk. An immensely stout man in evening dress was standing there, talking to a customer. He hurried out when he saw the two vanish up the stairs and was about to follow them until Spot faced around. Then he changed his mind. “Dat is private,” he said, civilly enough. “De restaurant is dees- away. And he waved a fat hand to- ward the rattle of crockery and hum of conversation on the ground floor. “Mr, Furneaux told me——" began John, but Signor Pucci instantly ‘waved both hands. % “Quite-a-right, sare,” he cried. “I aid not understand. Vat sort of a dog is dat, may one ask?” “A Canadian sledge dog,” explained John, who had found this description more readily grasped in England than the famillar “husky” of the North- west. It was accurate enough, though Spot had never worn harness in his three years of adventurous life. “Ah, g noble animal!” exclaimed the Italian, still clutching the side door. “Go and shake a paw, Spot,” sald John, checking a smile at the stout man's instant embarrassment. Spot, however, trotted back and held up a forepaw so engagingly that even a timid child might have been reassured. ““One pats heem on.de head, yes’ “Certainly, senor. He's a most friendly pup. “Ebbene! Good dog! Now vat you vish to eat? A plate of meenced beef, I think? It veel be served wit’ de roast. He vill not scare de waliter, no?” “He won’t even look at the waiter once I tell him where to lie down.” “No; but de vaiter will look at heem an’ may upset a tray.” “I'll see to that,” laughed John. Furneaux, hearing the voice, came out on the landing. “You've brightened up a lot since this morning,” was his greeting. ‘Well, Spot has amused me by find- Signor Pucci has “Why not? Spot is the principal guest. Come in! Winter is here, and Mr. Sheldon, whom you have not met.” ‘When every one, including Spot, had shaken hands, John was offered a cocktail, which he declined. “I seldom drink anything but water,” he said simply. “You see, I was often alone for a month at a time, and it was rather dangerous to cultivate a taste for intoxicants. One of our trappers, a decent little blighter named Mosquito Joe, used to come 1in. occasionally and get horribly blotto_until I took a strong line with him. I learned, quite by chance, that he accounted for his argies by telling people I shared in them.” - “Ah, fancy that! You've made Shel- don open his other eye, Mr. Panton.” John had noticed already that this new member of the C. I. D. owned eyes which differed in size, the pupil of the right eye being considerably larger than that of the left. Like his companions, Sheldon bore no sort of resemblance to the standard detective. He was of average height, and seem- ingly rather slender. His face was that of the student. He might have been either doctor or barrister by pro- fession. “I don't know whether you gentle- men adopt various disguises when on duty,” said John, “but I should im- agine that a marked peculiarity of the kind would prove rather a_ hindrance. I think one gets a first and most defi- nite impression from the eyes.” “First impressions can be most mis- ! leading,” grinned Furneaux. “The worst scoundrel I know gives you as straight a look as the chief here.” “Such personal comparisons are vulgar,” said Winter, who was strok- ing Spot. “Let me put you to the test,” smiled Sheldon. He produced a pink eyeshield and adjusted it on one eye and then on the other. The change thus effected was almost phenomenal. Facially he be- came two men. John was amazed and -!M'T-o‘ that the d “Try on the dog,” suggested Furneaux. . . Spot was seated on his haunches on a chair. -Sheldon went close up, and alternated the shade. Spot was most intevestel, .\fter a biief serutiny he left to Spot, and Connington wanted to harm m “Splendid! We'll be off in another quarter of an hour.” (Copyright. 1926, By Louls Tracy.) (Contiriued tomorrow.) |W gton Lone Scout Newsl ‘With the opening of the real scout- ing season a local tribe is being formed by several Washington boys. It is to be called the Apache Tribe. and the membership roll holds the following names: Anseb Talbert, LSE; Walter O'Loughlin, Richard W. Fin- kel, J. Hugh Taylor and August Poh- lig. The purpose of the tribe is to promote lone scouting in the District and to_help bring together the body of the Lone Scouts into one organiza- tion. Any recruits will be welcomed. If interested, please write to Ansel Talbert at 1432 Monroe street. Several Lone Scouts of Washington are serving on the staff of the publi- cations of Central High. J. Hugh Taylor, LSG, was associate editor of the Central Bulletin for its special issue May 18. The first Lone Scout rally of the season was held at Tampa, Fla., May 1 and 2. It was voted a success by all who attended. Speeches were given by Maj. E. V. Reed, the Boy Scout fleld executlve of that section, and several others. W. Eugene Jordan, a famous old-timer, read a letter from Preston .Brown announcing his candi- dacy for council chief in 1927. Close on the heels of this rally came the south central Texas rally, held at San Marcos on May 9. Another rally is scheduled for August 7 to 9. This is to be the second annual Georgia Lone Scout rally, which will be held at Youngs Mill, Ga. Okayto Scout, a chartered triber, published by Lawrence Kenney, a council chief candidate for 1927, has discontinued publication. Scoutlife is a new paper published by Walter E. Scott, an oldtimer. The editorship of Poetical Scribe has been given to Alfred L. .Mooney, a leading Lone Scout poet. Council Fire has com- bined with Handy Craftsman, as has the Blue Feather Journal with the Radiocite. The Apache Scout is a typewritten bulletin for members of the Apache Tribe of Washington. Albert B. Karalfa, editor and pub- lisher of Breezy Scout, has gone a step farther than any editor of an Alsap. He is publishing in his paper a series of articles on astronomy, one each month *for 12 months. These articles are illustrated and extremely interesting. The first article appear: ed this month, telling of the evolution of the planets. A boosting league is being formed by Ansel Talbert, LSB-3, for the purpose of enlivening the boosters of the LSA. In the organization it is to be similar to the Bronze Bugs, a formerly famous contributing league. In picking a new amateur official organ to take the place of Youth the council chiefs are soon to vote on this proposition. The most likely aspirants seem to be the National Scout, Black Hawk News and Scout- ing News. WEDDI S R e NG RINGS CHANGE. l!l.‘nd!tioml Plain Gold of France 1 Replaced by Platinum. PARIS, May 29 (P).—A plain gold wedding ring is an institution almost as old as marriage itself. It has passed through the ages with only slight variations in width. and thick- ness. - But at last fashi has at- tacked emblem of matrimony and many this year are choosing a slender hoop of platinum with small instead of the (of Columbia reservation at Burnt Camp Woodrow Wilson, the District Mills, will open June 1, with Willlam D. Thompson in charge. Mr. Thomp- son was a Washington Scout with ex- perience in camping at Camp Roose- velt; he also spent three years at Camp Letts, the Y. M. C. A. camp. He will be at Camp Wilson from June 1 until the end of September. The regular Camp Wilson program will n]ot be started until after school closes. Scoutmasters and their assistants of the District of Columbia Boy Scout Council have been invited as the guests of the council to spend a week end at Camp Roosevelt Saturday, June 26, and Monday, June 28. ‘Troop, committeemen are also invited to atfend, their only expense being railroad fare and a nominal charge for board. At the court of honor held at the ‘Wilson Normal School Saturday eve- ning May 22, the following merit badges were passed: Troop 2, Ken- nedy Watkins, printing and black- smithing. Troop 20, Jack Major, life- saving. Troop 29, Charles Ockers- hausen, firemanship and masonry; Edwin Shuffle, masonry. Troop 33, Robert Coffman, bird study, flreman- ship and personal health; Edgar T Eshelman, firemanship, plumbing and swimming; Ray Greenfleld, agricul- ture; Allen Hooker, bird study, camp- ing and hiking; Russell Lampson, bird study, public health and survey- Ing; James Parker, jr., agriculture and conservation; Ralph Shure, agrl- culture, plumbing and surveying; Huron Smith, personal health; Rob- ert Weigel, agriculture and plumbing. | Troop 35, David Miller, safety first; Walter Miller, handicraft. Troop 42| Elliott Murphy, aviation. Troop 57, W. Blum, jr., conservation; Gaine: Gough, handicraft and public healt! Arthur Greeley, bird study; John Hazard, scholarship. Troop 58, Leon- | ard Minkoff, personal health. Troop 63, Alfred Fitch, firemanship, life-sav- ing and swimming. Troop 70, Shorey Allan, safety first; Willilam Everary, music; Phillip Irey, carpentry and safety first. Troop 74, Hyman Mink- off, automobiling, basketry (crafts- manship) and swimming. Troop 100, Arthur Cohen, pioneering; Alfred Toombs, life-saving and swimming. The examinera present were Dr. Paul Bartsch, chairmah; Dr, Bruce Horse- fall, Dr. T. F. Murphy, F. E. Matthes and Linn C.:Drake. At the court review held the same evening and place the following Scouts became first class—Troap 1, Ed. Du- vall, Willlam Nesbitt and Hamilton Wright; Troop 45, T. Sarlock; Troop 64, Grayson Brunner; Troop 70, Oliver Grant. Those who passed from tender- foot to second class were: Troop 35, Gordan McGowan; Troop 43, Charles Claggett, Warren Clardy and Burnie Swaim; Troop 44, Joseph Deal and Willlam Smith; Troop 63, Watkins Clayton; Troop 94, Marshall Mathias, R. Richardson and Harry Scharin- kow. o At every session of the Northern Baptist Conventlon, 20 Scouts were in attendance acting as aides and order- lies. The boys are being called upon more and more for such purposes and they have proved to be very efficient. Ulrich Lyons, assistant scoutmaster of Troop 63, deserves special credit in the way he has directed the boys. Mr. Lyons has been present at every meet- ing taking a week’s leave of ahsence in order to do this service. e hundred and fitty Boy Scouts otoxtlhe District of Columbia Counefl, yesterday placed a flag on every grave in the Arlington Cemetery. This serv- ice has become a time-honored cus- tom and one of which the movement feels justly proud. The flags are pro- vided by the G. A. R., also transpor- tation and lunch. t «istant Scoutmaster William | Westiake. Donald Harris and Wallace Bloyer of Troop 8, rode down to Camp Livingstone, May 16 and May 23 in Assistant Scoutmaster Westlake's automobile. On the first trip the roof of the cabin was painted and several Minor improvements were made. 17, Mr. Simpson, scoutmaster —;l;::tz‘:d of the usual Friday evgl‘l'l;g nfeeting an entertainment was by trogp at the Western Presbyterian Church. Several weeksedagol Smul:z:lzt:; mpson distributed “gleaners™ fl‘le pl:e’mbers of the troop and Sunday school, proceeds from which are to help pay the troop's contribution to- ward the church building fund. The following program was pre- sented: Illustration of tenderfoot tests by the troop; demonstration of the use of the neckerchief, ice rescue; duet with banjo accompaniment by Logan Ratcliffe and Albert Thaden; quartette by Willlam Harris, Robert Lamasbourne, Frank Purnell and Logan Ratcliffe; first aid, ‘Willlam Hanback, Dean Longfellow, Fred Cunard, John Walker and Assistant Scoutmaster Brown. Recitations were given by Miss Tucker and addresses were made by Linn C. Drake, scout executive of the District of Columbia Council; Rev. J. H. Dunham, pastor of the church; Mr. Hinds, assistant scoutmaster and Maj. Simpson, scoutmaster. The Mothers of the Scouts of Troop 20, Worth E. Shoult, scoutmaster, gave a turkey dinner to the troop Friday evening, May 15 in honor of the boys winning the efficiency con- test. The dinner was given in the basement of the Epworth M. B. Church, the troop being sponsored by this ¢hurch. After the dinner Rev. Dr. Tyler, pastor of the church, pre: sided as chairman of the meeting; Barry Mohun, commissioner of the District of Columbia Council, pre- sented the cup given by The Evening Star to Mr. Shoults, scoutmaster of the troop. Following this, talks were given by Linn C. Drake, scout execu- tive; C. G. Schlaefli; deputy commis- sioner of the First Division; Dr. Wil- liam H. Merrill, deputy commissioner at large and Dr. Paul Bartsch, chair- man_of the courts of honor and a member of the executive board. 'Sir Richard Baden-Powell, founder of the British Boy Scout Assoclation, and “Chief Scout of the World,” who recently returned to England after a two weeks' visit in this country, as the guest of the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica, left the following farewell mes- sage for the 775,133 members of the | Scout organization in the United | States: “Good-bye—Boy Scouts of America, I have only had a fortnight in your country but in that time I have been fortunate enough to visit six centers, and to see some 30,000 of you. 1 “I brought you all the loving greetings of your brother Scouts of Great Britain and their hope that a good bunch of you will come over in 1928 to our great world jamboree. “Meantime, carry on as true Scouts. “Your splendid president, James J. Storrow, is dead. But he left to you the message that' you should get; the true spirit of scouting and carry it out, or get out of preteng- ing to be Scouts. The true spirit; of scouting 's to be at all tim friendly and helpful to other people. Can you be this? Will you carry it out? I'm sure you will. Remember how ‘your fathers and older brothers made & comradeship with the fathers and older brothers of the British Scouts in the World War? They sacrificed their blood and their lives together to win that war. It is up to you boys to keep up that com- radeship with a little sacrifice of and trouble, not for war, but to r%luro peace and good will in the world. “So come on! Do your ‘good turn* oy every 8ay to some one—and be good friends with your brother Scouts across the seas. They are anxious to welcome you, warmly, with the left-hand shake of our happy broth- erhood. “I wish you all the best of luck and ‘good camping’. (Signed) “ROBERT BADEN-POWELL.” An analysis of the occupations of scoutmasters of Boy Scout troops has recently been issued by the national office. The list is based on complete records for 1925, The greatest number of volunteer workers, the statistics show, are merchants, mechanics, teachers and clergymen. Practically all fields of endeavor are represented. The analysis follows: OCCUPATION. Grand total . SPANISH WAR_VETERANS Department Commander Clarence A. Belknap addressed Astor Camp May 17. John Wright, formerly of the 4th U. 8. Infantry, was elected to membership. Richard J. Harden Camp mustered into active membership at its last meeting the following: Geo. 8. Phil- ; Ernest E. Landon, Co. 1st D. C. Vol; Isaac E. Garrett, 8rd Va. Vol.; John H. Ostrich, €o. G, 1st D. C. Vol; John F. Bethune, Co. G, 1st D. C. Vol. A resolution was adopted -extending honorary member- ship to Senor Don Rafael Aballl, Am- bassador to the U. 8. from the Repub- lic of Cuba. The resolution was pre- sented by Past Commanders John A. Gallagher, Clarence P. Brower, James J. Murphy, William E. Rink, Daniel Foley, John A. Chisholm and George F. Cook. Arrangements were made to confer the membership at the meet- ing June 3. Commander - in - Chief Thompson headed a delegation of veterans who atiended a reception given by Senor Aballl at the Embassy the afternoon of May 20, in celebration of the twenty-fourth birthday of the Repub- lic of Cuba. Among those in attend- ance were Past Commanders-in-Chief Smith and Herrick, Adjt. Gen. Car- roll, Q. M. Gen. Murphy, and Depart- ment Commander Belknap. Cable- grams of felicitation to the people of Cuba were sent to General Machada, President of the Republic, by Com- mander-in-Chief Thompson in the name of the National Ovganization and by Commander Belknap in behalf- of the Department of the District of Columbia. A meeting of Camp Anita New- comb McGee, Spanish American War Nurses, was held at the home of Mrs. Ruby, Soldiers’ Home, May 9. The June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Peter, 4408 Illinois avenue. The members are requested to meet at 15th and Penna. ave. n.w., at 9:30 a.m., May 31, to participate in the parade previous to ceremonies at Ar- lington. ‘The Lineal Society will receive De- partment Commander Belknap and At Community Centers Of the Public Schools. Although many of the community centers closed during the last week of May, some events will be held dur- ing the month of June that will be in- teresting to the members of the clubs and groups and their friends. Thomson Center, Twelfth and L streets, June 4—At 8 p.m. the rhythmic ex- pression sclasses will have a closing demonstration of the work of the sea- son. The dances of “The Rose,” “The Storm,” “Dance Patterns,” “The Cir- cus” and “The Garlands” will be given by Margaret Owens, Caroline Oberlin, Rose Oberlin, Jane Robertson, Sarah Thomley, Mabel Wills, Martha Lud- wig, Marian Dietghan, Rhoda Lee Davis, Mary Chapeno, Vernol Berry, Theda Ward, Charlotte Hurlbert and Beatrice Mullen. “Pan and the Nymphs” will be danced from an in- terpretation worked out by Jane Rob- ertson. June 5—At 2:30 p.m. the “mel- ody way” plano classes that have been practicing each Saturday morn- ing throughout the season will demon- strate the result of one lesson a week, as directed by Miss Edith B. Athey. June 12—At 2:30 p.m. the orchestral instrument classes, with Mrs. Laura Fairchild Ward supervisor, will give a demonstration of the result of one lesson & week on Saturday mornings that the members have attended dur- ing the season. The public is invited to these events. Reservoir School Center, road. . June 2—At 3:30 p.m. an outdoor drama, an Indian play, telling the legend of “The Making of Fire,” will | feature an Indlan dance, Indian fights land the final smoking of the pipe of peace. The industrial classes, under the leadership of Mrs. M. J. Burr, are making the costumes and properties, while Evelyn Davis is directing the drama and the dances. E. V. Brown Center, Connecticut avenue and McKinley street. Library will be open during the month of June on Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. .\lalltuv Road Center, near Bright- wood. June 2—At 6 p.m., an outdoor drama, “The Enchanted Garden,” di- rected by Miss S. M. Skinker. Dunbar Center, First and N streets. t 8 p. onquil Club will Condult his staff at their meeting June 2. Mrs. Wm. Baum entertained the members of the Lineals at her home, May 24. Meetings this week are: General Henry W. Lawton Camp, Tuesday; Gen. M. Emmett Ureall Camp, Wed- nesday, Lieut. Richard J. Harden Camp, Thursday; Sergt. Geo. Berry Camp, Friday; Col. John Jacob Astor Auxiliary, Thursday; Washington Temple Lineal Society, Wednesday. P e T Measures of Royal Origin. The original yard was the sacred dis- tance “between the tip of the first King Henry's nose and the end of the royal thumb,” says the Atlantic Monthly Magazine. The inch was once the length of an equally regal knuckle-bone, although .in the four- teenth century it was decreed that three barley-corns round and dry “from the middel of the eare” consti- tute an inch. “Our foot is supposed to be the length of an English king's foot—although there were some kings more generally endowed than others both as to feet and understanding.” SAVE500+,:2000 present a playlet, “The Eveolution of Annette.” The play will be followed by a musical program, given by the puplils of the National Training School under leadership of Miss Nannié Bur roughs. Mrs. Carrle Knox, commu nity secretary, is in charge of ar- rangements. Cleveland Center, Fighth and T streets. June 4—At 8 p.m., display of local talent by members of the Friendship Club, under leadership of Miss Esther Peyton. The basketry class will be continued throughout the Summer on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. The building will also be"open at that time for com- munity center groups that desire to meet, through application to the com munity secretary. The Public Speaking Club of the Southeast Center gave its annual ban quet in the gymnastum of the Hine Junior High School May 24. Mrs. Bess Baker Plerce, director of the club, was in charge of the program and Mrs. Reld K. Middleton, presi dent of the club, was in charge of ar rangements. ‘The toasts centered around “All the World's a Stage.” Mrs, Laura M. Huls, toastmistress. introduced the following for toasts “The Orchestra,” Mrs. Ida K. M: Mrs. M. W. Davis: John F. Anderson B. Godfrey; “Dra Miss A. McCarty “Properties,” W. Furr, and “Stage Door Johnnies,” Mrs. J. H. Virnstei: Others who spoke were A. B. Heri mann, president of the Southeast Citi zens’ "Association; Mrs. M. J. Moran secretary of the advisory commiftee of the center; G. P. Lohr, Allan Davix and others. Original songs, one of them by Mrs. K. 5. Gross, were suns to familiar tunes, all in praise of the Southeast Center. The East Washington Community Center in the Eastern High School Seventeenth and,East Capitol street= was the scene of several closing par- tles, Including one to the B. B. Girl« and the members of the rhythm class May_ 20. The rhythm class, directed by Judy Leith, gave demonstration numbers of the work May 27 between the motion-picture reels that have been shown each week for severul months. The dramatic class of the E. V. Brown Center met In' Rock Creek Park Tuesday of last week. Outdoor games were the principal features. SEE PROHIBITION’S END. Germans Still Counting on Re- newal of Export Trade. 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