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22 'TAINE ASSOCIATION TAKOMA PARKERS [Sazcptone Added, JEX QUEENOLGADIES STILL VERY ACTIVE Was Founded in 1894 and Has Had Interesting and Worth-While Career. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. It was on June 9, 1894, that what is| w the prosperous and well attended | faine Society was founded in the Toan and Trust Building, under the L Association of the Sons Maine.” Sixty-four te, representing the ponded to the invita- a company for the encouraging loyalty and te p alive <« memories and t for the cial improvement and enjoyment of 5 members and to protect and a: S one another fn any way in which aid | was needed. In a fine old tooled| und volume may be found| nutes of that first meeting and | them the names of many well loved f Maine who were in the purpose of votion to the [ | Left to right: Harold N. Marsh pres- ident; Miss Rose Dugan, correspond- ing secretary, and Miss Francis Fer- nald, recording secretary. its usual activity a little. But it revived completely and resumed its schedule and is now to the fore in all that relates to diffusing knowledge of the State and feasting and enter- taining its members and friends. The annual election of the current year was held at the January meeting and Harold N. Marsh was’ elected pre: tizens of \ctive life of Washington s | Incidentally minutes care with | 1 the records have been preserved ke Maine Society one of the| wost strongly knit in the series and nnals the most valuable in the the future historian of hese hic Capt. Fred ¥ the first meeting on the election of following: President. Fred ¥ Phillips; first vice president, Dr. Horatio N. Howard: second vice presi dent, Charles Patten: third vice | president, Mrs. Jane Frye Coolidge: | recording secretary, Mrs. E. M. S \Marble; corresponding etary, R. A. | Dinsmore: treasurer, Walter Higgins, | ind Gra Fernald was named (ln*‘ sentinel, H Meet Twice | t was unanimously voted to have ot twice a month and this| able habit held for many vears| when gradually other activities en croached on time and the Maine Society followed the usual custom of monthly meeting about seven times a Phillips presided at | after organiza ers resulted in | a Month. and entertainments of various | { Unlike the State led a precarious | in any school | hall or proffered | ns and Daugh after of ¢ n occasion associations, which existence, meeting hasement, churc esidence. the ' Maine tality pt. Phillips n and Trust wn hired hall” or 10 vears at | the Maine Society entertained ts members with the most delightful | musicals and dramatic readings| which Washington offered outside the | theaters and con halls. To read these old progr be live over many happy hours with singers and orators whose voices mg been silent Among those remembered was M. F.| hue, whose gifted wife Longfellow, daughter of to 0'Donog Marian the poems of Longfellow were favorite themes for recitation and for literary discussion, and later in the annals of the society a Shakespeare club was formed, resulted in the most erudite of | whether the bard of Avon really | wrote the plays and sonnets or whether they came from the pen of Francis Racon. Judge Israel G. Kim ball. who so long presidec police tribunal, frequently addre: the society in the early days inimitable accounts of his ex us a police judge in Wa Dean Willlam All Columbian Coll chington Unive ity, was another #on of Maine who came hefore the so clety at its entertainments, usually with a charming literary criticism or | Interpretation of Longfellow’s poems or of Whittler's. Granville Fernald | was always to be relied on for a speech | on the history of Maine, and former Gov. Sydney Perham was a power on the subject of temperance and pro- hibition Held Temperance Meetings. Gov. Perham, then Washington, had many on temperance and prohibition, In the Maine vejety rooms back 1884, and the mo: E discussions on these subjects outside | of the W T. U. and kindred so cieties were staged there. Miss FEdna Barrows, Miss Anna Brett and Miss | ord were popular songsters of | . and they were frequently | on the musical program. Dr. and Mrs. | C. Harris White were favorites with the Maine folks of the late '90s, and the inimitable Edwin B. Hay. The late Admiral Royal B. Bradford and . Bradford and their talented daughters were important among the first members. About five years after its founda- tion the Maine Soclety adopted the he Maine Assocla- ngton, D. C.” The meetings were held during the first 10 Society Temple, 522 Sixth and at W. C. T. U. hall at 419 nd it then rented rooms at 614 Ninth street. Among those early presidents were many who are affec- tionately remembered along other lines of activities—ex-Go: dney Perham, who acted from 1896-97; Walter Hig- gins, who was the first treasurer, and afterward serving one term as presi- dent, 19023, again assumed that office; Dr. Alphonso Patten, who was chosen president in 1903 and acted until 1907. He and Mrs. Patten were charter members and ardent workers for the State society. It was Dr. Patten who selected the pine cone and tassel as the floral emblem of the State and who rendered valuable aid to Miss Janet L. Dingley in gather- Ing the votes on the subject. Dr. Patten was for several years the pres. ident of the Brookland Rose Societies and some of the best exhibitions were given under his direction. He and | Mrs. Patten died about four years ago. | Other presidents who left a large void | in passing were Pitman Pulsifer and Sllis Spear. George W. Hall was ident in 1913 and on his death s widow, Mrs. Frances Mann Hall, was elected and she is the only woman ever selected to serve as president. | Has Nearly 400. The Maine Association now counts a membership climbing close to 400. Those of its charter members who have escaped the grim reaper con- tinue a Joyal and devoted as in 1894. The late Senator Eugene Hale | joined his brethren in those early | days, as did the late Willlam Plerce | Frye. Mrs. Hale remains interested | L ety, and the lamented Sen- ator and Mrs. Frye have worthy suc- cessors in Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs, the latter their daughter. Mr. Briggs | has recently served as president of | the society, but his election as presi- dent of the Mayflower Descendants made it impossible to retain both offices. Senator Frederick Hale at- tends many of the meetings and Sen- ator Bert M. Fernald’s family have been among those of the founders to keep up the tradition. Ernest G. Walker, well known in newspaper circles, was @ charter member and once on a time gave the members the benefit of his ripe experience in this field. For a few years, in war time and the subsequent general slump of ev- erything having a social complexion, the Maine Association lagged behind resident sy 1d | he da accepting | & ms would for many |y was | § L K dent, with William Miss of | Bernice Mansfield and Harry B. Har- | radon vice president « treasurer; Mi ern Dugan were r corresponding secretaries, Murch orator. The la North Pole, Admiral of Maine, had come meetings when b could snate time, but his daughter, Stafford), is a faithful cquently a contributor programs. e la this season was held June 7 Washington Club and Mrs. read a pap her father's S, St and rns d Miss and Ben to the meeting of Stafford Memc SHIPPING NEWS Arrivals at and New York Daslight Saving Time. ARRIVED YEST ¥, Genoa. June 6 Cristobal. June 11 DUE TODAY Glasgow, Co AT lombo nderson Transylvania Caronia, June 12 avre, June _Port Limon. June Cristob Havre, DUE TOMORROW. Londo 1a “alifornia utfren Minnekahda Royal Dutch Porto Rico Caracas Huron Colombia San’ Juan Belgenland Baltic Stutteart Coamo " Sante Domingo. June 16 2 - (Acajutla, June & Iverpo Bremen, San Juan. ) DUE TUESDAY June 18 June 8 June 9 June 12 June Yrizaba ... . S 19 une 12 June 11 Laconia .l 25 fartinique Puerto June 15 Zacapa . v Puerto Barrios, DBUE WEDNESDAY France Andania OUTGOING SAILING TOMO! Minnesotan—Cris angamon—>Moroce SAILING TUESDAY. hampton au Prince nxton—Patras RROW & 5:00 PM. 12:00 M 3200 P.M T11-—Copenhagen. b us . 500 PM SAILING WEDNESDAY e L S Midnight 1200 Noon Boliva | Bt Colombia—Ac Robert Marava Tokio, Japan, has more buildings under construction than at any time since the earthquake, permits for 8,000 being taken out in a recent month. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHI OFFICERS OF MAINE STATE SOCIETY absorbing interest on | es of the North.” | | mothers und } | the camp yesterda .\hnln.znl‘ / NEW AIR MAIL LINE ton to Hartford, Conn, t: New York City. of the | service between New contract air k. Ha yesterd Post Office De ment The service will enfble I packages to bhe transmitted bet | Boston, and New York in 4 hours }ton ana ¢ in'12 hours, an correspondingly reduce travel tir other points T service will connect at H ew Brunswick, N. J., the tution, with the »d overnight air between New York and Planes will leave Boston ord 6:20 p.m Hadley Field at 7:50 p.m., conne with the & p.m. westbound plane. eastbound planes will leave I 1d at 5 am. upon arrival o ay by the | ernm service rive at Ha 1 7:30 aam ord 6:35 am. and B Salvation Two “Ole Swimmin' Hole: Two swimming pools, one art and one natural, children who Summer of the the freshair « Patuxent, Md ;i Brig. William H. Barrett, div | commander, made aly The dam: small ‘creek near the camy “ole swimmin' hole,” of made an considerably s been doubled,” Brig. Barrett | for the opening on June 30 to maintain the camp | Summer. Contributions shoull sent to the Army headquarters | E street. | URGES “STUDY OF MA | | Senator Copeland Would Estal | New Position in Library. Lit study | cony | the Senate yesterday | land, Demoerat, of New York. The resolution recites “that study shall be made along ar pological, psycho-physical and s tical lines. of man’ is provided for nator amp TO OPEN ON JULY 1 elected recording and | Contract Let for Service From Bos- 0 mail tford at the |and Boston on July 1 was announced *part letters and ween Bos. 1 will ne to adley New Gov mail ot al and arrive cting i adley f the overnment plane from the West: ar oston | FUN PROMISED BOYS. L Army Camp Will Have ificial will greet the 400 Wil be ation at ional inspection of ming ) has while the artificial pool has been enlarged “In #ddition. playground equipment said. The camp i$ now in excellent shape The Army is seeking to raise $6,500 during the d be , 607 N’ blish Establishment of a position in the £ C “for the scientific in a rrent resolution introduced in Cope said nthro- tatis- i ——————— e — | ADOLPH KAHN President MEMBERS OF AMS ARTHUR J. SUNDLUN Treasurer ZRDAM DIAMOND EXCHANGE oft.oflahinIne. THIRTY-FOUR YEARS AT 95 F DIA Street ONDS And Other Precious Stones Four Outstan in. Perfect Select any one ding Bargains Diamonds of these exquisite diamonds—we know you will be highly pleased with your investment. A Perfect Diamond This is a gem of unusual brilliancy, weighing 65-100 carat, or 10 points less than 3 of a carat. Absolutely $245 A Perfect Diamond A diamond of uncommon beauty and fire, weighing ONE carat and 20-100 points. It is an unusual bargain at the price offered. $525 JEWELERS A Perfect Diamond Of sparkling beauty is this perfect diamond, weighing 81-100 points, or 19 points less than 1 carat. $375 A Perfect Diamond A diamond of remarkable brilliancy and fire, weighing one carat and 81-100 points, or 19 points less than two $765 PLATINUMSMITHS PLAN CELEBRATION 150th Anniversary of Dec- laration of Independence to Be Observed July 5. The 150th anniversary of the Decla- raticn of Independence will be cele- brated by the citizens of Takoma July 5, with a mammoth com- ¥ program covering the entire With the firing of a cannon in salute at sunrise, the program for the day will be under way. In the early morning a parade will bo staged, the route of march being from Park and Carroll avenues, through the center of the town to the corner of Piney Branch road and Dahlia street, where it will be dis- banded. The marchers will be headed by a band and several hundred citl zens will_participate. Dayllght five works will follow on the grounds of the Takoma Park school. The parade of the children this year will be larger than heretofore. Many. unlque floats anged and the costuming e claborate than ever be: The water battle, which has hereto- fore taken place in the morning, will not be staged until after lunch. In the afternoon an athletic gram will include events for boy girls as well as older folks pro- on the grounds of the and the adjoining playground. where the fireworks will be set off at night, A base ball game will form part of the afternoon spor The general chairman of the com- munity celebration is Dr. W. A. Hooker, with Dr. A. Owen Penny vice chariman; Ralph E. Gould. sec tary - and Oscar Dietz, treasurer. Chestor C. Waters s chairman of the finance committee, with C. D. Blachly, ' A. Reed, L. V. Lampson, Lloyd THE FASTEST SELLING| GTON, D. C, JUNE 20, To Bagpipe at Ball For London Scots By the Associated Press. The saxophone reinfofced the bagpipe at the Caledonian hall, the moft spectacular dance of the season at the Hotel Cecil this year. “T'ie Caledonian ball is the one night annually when Scots, both men and women, are privileged to wear tartan kilts or sashes in a London baliroom. There were reels and bagpipes, of course, but the two step and a jazz_band appeared at intervals during the festivities, which were arranged by Lady Stalr and Lady Margaret MacRae, long prominent in social affairs. o HOWARD MAY GO TO PARIS British Envoy to U. 8. Mentioned for Diplomatic “Plum.” PARIS, June 19 (#).—S8ir Esme Howard, British Ambassador to the United States, is being.mentioned as the possible successor of the Marquis of Crewe when the marquis gives up his ambassadorial post here. It is pointed out, however, that the post of Ambassador to France is regarded as one of the plums in the British diplomatic service, and that an at tempt is made to observe senfority in making the appolntment. Sir Esme is junior to Sir Horace Rumbold, British Ambassador to Madrid, who has been taking an important part in the diplomatic exchanges between Spain and France dealing with the Moroccan question. Booze and Hans Hochbaum, as Dis trict chairmen. Additional contribu tions are desired by chairman Wate in order that the entire program mapped out may prove successful ‘| diea 1926—PART 1. AFTER TRAGIC LIFE Last Years Embittered by Series of Misfortunes to Royal Family. By the Associated Press. ROME, June Dowager Queen whose life was embittered of late years by the numerous tragedies that had struck down her royal family, today at her home, the Villa Anastasta, in her 76th year. To the last the aristocratic Queen, whose stately figure and beautiful silver-white hair were noted, main. tuined a home in which all the past ghorles of her life were kept alive by furniture, pictures and statues saved fram her palace in Athens. Tragic | resignation to the fate that had be fallan her family induced the Queen to I#ve in strictest privacy, interrupt- | ed enly occasionally by visits of Prince Andrew, former Queen Sophia and others of her immediate family. Tiiness Was Short. The former of Greece, assassinated at Saloniki in March, 1913, she lived to see her grandson, King Alexander, die from the effects of a_monkey bite in 1920, to see the late King Constantine abdicate in 1922, and to see the Greek republic estab { villa —_——— and Princess Elena arrived last night from Florerice and remained at the bedside until her death early this morning. Scores of exiled Rpissiap and Greek nobles hastened to her home to pay their respects, and there was general mourning in aristocratie circles Born in Russia. The Queen spent her last days read ing or occasionally recelving old friends to whom she bitterly lamented the dispersal of her family through out Furope through 'the upheaval | that swept Greece after the World War. The Queen of Italy and Princess Mafalda often visited her. The only times that she left her were to attend the Orthodox Russian Church, occasionally to visit old friends or to take short auto mobile trips. Only recently it was learned that she spent many hours daily at the bedstde of an invalid servant to whom she would croon old peasant s | Thursday which she had lea childhood in Russia. She was horn grand duchess of a in 1851, and wus m; 1 to Prince George Petershurg, now Leningrad, PAGEANT ON AIR. Wwill by WIP. “Ameri during her “Americ at Sesqui Be . Broadcast The to by the historical pageant held in the municipg) stadiur Philadel broadcast a uicentenial in night will be station WI There are to be 10,00 active p pants in the tableau, a chorus of 5,000 voices, a band of 1500 preces, and symphony orchestra of 200. The tal leau will trace American history the time of Columbus’ f the Widowed when King George T was || lished in 1924. 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