Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1926, Page 63

THE FRATERNITIES MASONIC. * LODGES. Monday—Grand . annual elec- g tios and installation. (All other communications " "Poonlll-lnn, No. 23, M. Saturday-—$ioal of Tnstraciion. ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS Saturday—HRigh Priests’ Aseociation. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERIES. Monday—Orient, No. 5. annual “Kid- dies” Night.' SCOTTISH RITE. obert de_ Bruce Council . annual election Albert Pike Gonststors. 3. R. S.. statutory. assemblr. MISCELLANEOUS. ureday—Almas Temple, ceremonial T o M cremit “tompie. Tuesds in- will Grand election and of officers take place the Lodge of Masons of the District of Columbia tomor- row evening at the St. John's day communication, which will be opened at 7 o'clock. Tomorrow evening Orfent Com- mandery, No. 5, will have its annual Kiddies' night arranged especially for the children by Past Commander Rappolt, who promises-a bigger and a better party than ever before. It will start at 8 o'clock. Thursday evening Almas Temple will hold a ceremonial in the audi- torfum of the New Masonic Temple, Thirteenth street and New Yerk avenue, Illustrious Potentate Charles D. Shackelford announces that the ‘work of the evening will be put on by the official divan and that about 20 rovices will be initfated. “Everything is set for a big time at the Arcadia Auditorium on Janu- ary 3" is the announcement of James C. Hoyle, chairman of the en- tertiinment committee of Almas Temple. Arrangements have been made for a review of the uniformed units, followed by a party and ball. Ceremonies will begin at 8 o'clock. Ample parking space for automo- biles will be provided in the rear of the Arcadia, Fourteenth street and Park road. Kallipolis Grotto will hold a busi ness meeting at Grotto headquarters Wednesday evening for the nomina- tion of officers for 1927. There will bé short-form initiation the last time this vear. The next dance of the Grotto Band and Drill' Corps will be held at the New Willard Hotel January 19. Sub- sequent dance dates are February 22, March 17 and April 1 The Fellowcraft Club of Federal Lodge, No. 1, will give its annual New Year eve dance from 10 p.m. to 2 HE annual stallation a.m. at the New Willard Hotel Friday evening, when, in addition to a fine orchestra, souvenirs are promised with other entertainment, features. A -ceremonial and initiation of can- didates will be held by Capitol Forest NO.. 104, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, ih the ballroom of the New Willard Hotel Wednesday at 8 p.m. Under the laws of the Supreme Forest the nomination for elective offices takes place at the meeting previous to election, there: fore election and installation of offi- cers. for 1927 wilt take place on this date, Af the November meeting the fol- lowing were nominated as candidates for the respective offices: A. W. Pat. terson, grand tall cedar; H. M. Van: dervort, senior grand tall cedar; Dr. J. T. Prendergast and J. R. Jenkins, Junior grand tall cedar; F. R. Steffens, secretary; M. L. Hart, tredsurer; and for trustee three candidates are in the field, George E. Johnson, A. C. De- Mott and S. D. Emery. . Supreme Grand Tall Cedar J, Edgar Grater of Rogersford, Pa.; Past Su- preme Grand Tall Cedar Archey C. New of Baltimore, Md., and -Past Grand Tall Cedar and District Repre- sentative George H. Hensler of Balti- more, Nd., are expected to be present.” Election—Brightwood Ledge, No. 43: lC, Hamilton Anderson, master; gfl L. Schreiner, P. M., treasurer; J. Leon ard Welsh, senior deacon: Clarence E. Fowler, junior deacon; Robert A. Bos- well, senior steward; William B..Rob- inson, junior steward: E. F. B Ranney, organist; Harry B. Knee, tiler; trustees, R. L. Schreiner, Louis J. Stull and H. B. Hundley representatives, Frank L. Ach, M +sonic and Eastern Star Home: James B. Wilson, St. John's Mite Association At the December meeting the follow- ing- officers were elected by Robert Le Bruce Chapter, Order of De Molay; Master councilor, Willlam Bright, jr.; senior councilor, Charles Riddle, and Junior councilor, Willlam McFarland. ‘The Masqueraders, the chapter’s dra- matic club, elected the following of- cers for ti nsuing year: President, Ben Doehrer; vice president, Vincent 'Vasco, and secretary, Buddy Mitchell: Past Master Councilor Carlin Mason ‘was appointed business manager. The Masqueraders also selected as their new play the three act comedy, “Hurry, Hurry, Hurry” as the club's most ambitious effort so far. The play will be given early in the coming year, the first performance in Hyatts- ville, half the proceeds going to the Hyatteville Chapter of Da Molay. The chapter is organizing a rifle team, with some 20 members. Some of the best marksmen of our high school cadets have signified their intention to enter the new club. As appropriate to the Christmas sea- =on; the Masqueraders presented a drapatization of the old Christmas fearol, “Good King Wencesla: its last meeting. ‘Washington Commandery, No. 1, Knights Templar, will be 102 years old January 14, and a banquet in honor of the occasion will be held that eve. ning at the New Willard Hotel. The Christmae dance of the Drill Corps of the commandery was held last Sat. urday evening at the L’Aiglon, Eight eenth street and Columbia road. The Drill Corps dances are mow regular affairs and are held four times during the Winter season. Capt. Edward A. Poynton 1s in command of the drill| team. EASTERN STAR. The tollowing officers were installed in East Gate Chapter, No. 21, De. cember 17, by Mrs. Anna E. Keyser, retiring matron, assisted by Mrs. Gertrude Runyan, mother of 'the matron-elect, as marshal, and Mrs. Pearl A. Henderson as Matron, Mrs. Dorothea R, pairon, Luie L. Hayes; associat matron, Mrs. Lillian E. Armstrong; sedretary, Mrs. Anna 8. Castell, re- elepted; treasurer, Mrs. Elsie H. Hays, re-elected, conductress, Mrs. Mabel A. Kell; associate conductres: Mre. Gertrude Klau' chaplain, Mrs. Malinda E. Gates, reappointed tenth year; marshal, Mrs. Frances Garman; organist, Mre. Lucy N. Alsop; Adah, Miss Mary Runyan; Ruth, Mrs. Isel McCormick: Esther, Mrs. Eldora Hetner; Martha, Mrs. Edith Feathers; mu. Mrs. Marie L. Hayes; warder, A Ida Elms; sentinel, James. E. Payne. The next meeting will be held January 7, when the ‘degrees will be conterred by the new officers. “Trinity Chapter's new offcars were installed Thuréday evening by Past Grand Patron Reuben Bogley, assist: — a—n - ed by Mrs. Sallye C. Bogley as grand marshal and Past Matron Ethel Bab- cock as grand chaplain. The officers are: F. Neta Todd, matron; Audley Savage, patron; Anfy Hoover, associ: ate matfon; Kate Dougherty, conduc. tress; Effie Mohler, associate conduc- tress; Mary E. Wayson, secretary: Eva treasurer; Catherine Ruth; Jennie lizabeth Mon- art] v Morrissette, Winifred Savage, warder; Christian Gates, sentinel. Irene Nor. rlhl.]ornnl!(: Gertrude Kidwell, mar- shal. At the last meeting of Columbia Chapter, No. 15, the following officers were elected: Matron, Mrs. Lena Fisher; patron, Robert Allen; associ- ate matron, Mrs. Mae V. Evans; sec- retary, Mrs. Freddy C. De Lesdernie treasurer, Mrs. Cora M. Goldsworthy conductress, Mrs. Helen Mullenberg: associate conductress, Mrs. Gertrude Smith: trustee, Benjamin Harrison, and representative to the board of di- rectors, Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Mrs. 1da B. Walles. The in- stallation of officers will take place tomorrew night. At the last meeting of Mount Pleas- ant Chapter, . 34, officers were in- stalled by . Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Stephenson, as installing officer, assisted by Past Matron Cleone Crampton, as grand marshal, and Junior Past Matron Helen Hall chaplain. The officers are: M: Blanche K. Larner: patron, C. man Crampton: associate matron, Margaret Keyser; secretary, Alice B. Cilley; treasurer, Mary Shaw: condue- tress, Sar: ‘Willlams; associate con- duetress, Nina Taylor: chaplain, Fran. ces Watts: marshal, Winifred Grant: organist, Alice Werner; Ada, Helen Schmidt: Ruth, Gladys- Mills; Esther, Marie Rohrman; Martha, Emily Rob- =on; Electa, Lavinia Gray; warder, Mildred Woodcock, and sentinel, Harry Pitts. After the installation ceremonies remarks were made by the associate grand matron, Mrs. Steven- son, and Associate Grand Patren Dulin. = There were refreshments and dancing. The chapter will hold its annual New Year receptivn Jan- uary 1, from 9 to 12 pm. Members of the Masonic and Eastern Star hodies meeting in Mount Pleasant Temple are invited to be present. At a special meeting of Unity Chap- ter, No. 22, December 14, with Past Matrons Mary C. Willlamson and Mary G. Hamill as installing officers, assisted by Past Matrons Susie E. Hoofnagle as marshal and Margaret 'G. Kennerly as chaplain, the follow- ing officers were installed: Mrs. Mary E. Steiner, matron; T. Alvin Titus, patron; Frances 1. Dobson, associate matron; Margaret G. Kenner] retary: Grace L. Cornish, treasurer; Mary L. Hoffman, conductress; Mar- garet 8. Rice, assoclate conductress; Anna F. Reeves, chaplain; Elizabeth M. Titus, marshall; Florence E. Rey- nolds, organist; Erma L. Neill, Adah; Florence H. rber, Ruth; Tacy K. Steiner, Esther; Ruth F. Byer, Mar- tha; Minnie M. Rabbitt, Electa; Caro- line D. Hough, warder, and George B. 'Clark, sentinel. The program included a vocal solo by Miss Edith Granger, the. presentation of the past matron's jewel to Mrs. Elida M. Wooster by Right Worthy Grand Secretary Min- nie E. Reyes, remarks by Past Ma- tron Julia M. Streater, violin solo by Wallace Holmes, ° presentation of traveling bBag to Past Patron Wil- llam H. Hélmes by Frances 1. Dob- son, vocal solo by Gilbert C. Clark, presentation of “a_silver sugar and creamer to Mrs. Elida M. Wooster Margaret. Grand Matron Gertrude B. Milans and Grand Patron George Plitt and other grand officers were guests. December 17, the following officers were installed: Matron, Mrs. Maude Shively; patron, Dr. H. E. Walls; sociate matron Mrs. ber; secretary, Mr: le Mountjoy; assoclate Mrs. Etelka Culler. Arthur E. Cook was reappointed trustee and Francis M. Leich was re- appointed representative on the board of directors of the Masonic and East- ern Star Home. The appointed off- cers are as follows: Chaplain, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Vivian: marshal, Mrs. T. Carolyn Collins; organist, M. Louli Shively: Adah, Margaret L. Bartz; Ruth, Helen J. Holland; Esther, Helen A. Robinson; Martha, Mae A. Etchi- son: FEecta, Lauretta G. Renolds; warder, Lusie C. Huyett: sentinel, Justin W. Swain. The officers were installed by the retiring matron, Mabel R. Cook. Members will meaet at Seat Pleasant Temple Tuesday :\‘-nln[ to visit Seat Pleasant Chap- er. A special meeting of Bethany Chap- ter, No. 24, was held December 17 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of initia- tion, the candidates being Lewis Cogan, Catherine Hall, M. Ralph and Helen K. Whyte. Installation fol- lowad at 7:45. Past Grand Matron SUNDAY STAR, "| mittes having Tillie Chauncey, was the installing officer, assisted by Mrs. Yeba Hall as marshal and Mrs. Carrie A. Whyte, chaplain. The following officers were installed: Matron. Roberta 8. Fosse; patron, Joseph M. Leiber sociate matron, Estelle M. Catlin; sec- assie’ M. R Amy Alf: chaplain, Lucia A. Douan; mar. shal, Amelia Marshall; or st, Viola Erskine; Odah, Blanche "M. Draper; Ruth, Nellle A. Cogan: Esther, Arline A. Terwilliger; Martha, Cora A. Icenhower; Electa, Amy G. Thompson; warder, Addie Crandall; sentinel, Leland R. Rice. Mrs. Fosse recelved a gavel from her husband and flowers from her friends. B. H. Howard presented the jewel to the outgoing matron, Lavinia Dunham, who also received a lace scarf from her officers, a silver platter from the Boosters, sflver ovster forks from her patron, Willlam Hall. The patron received from Mrs. Howard his jewel and a smoking stand from the matron. Mrs. Leibert and Mrs. Alf sang a duet to the matron, Roberta Fosse, and Mrs. Alf also sang to the star points during the flower cere- mony. Mr. Ward Kuentael rendered two solos. Brookland Chapter, No. 11, held its installation ceremonies Wednesday, as follows: Louise B. Nubson, matron; Dr. Walter A. Neil, patron; Grace B. Stiles, associate matron; Anna Guts. secretary; Sidney G. Wright, treasurer; Gertrude Litschert, con- ductress; Ruth Speake, assoclate con: 8; Agnes Stallings, chaplain; Eva E. Works, marshal; Helen Meeds, organist; Beatrice Pestell, Adah; Mar- guerite Irey, Ruth; Evelyn Booker, Esther; Irma Whitworthy, Martha; Bernice Carleton, Electa; Mary East- lack, warder; Edwin Willlams, sen- tinel. Grand Lecturer Teachum was installf officer, Assoclate Grand ConducPress Pearl Watt-Gibb grand marshal, and Past Matron Marie L. Stebbins grand chaplain. Past Pa- tron Troy A. Nubson installed the matron, and Mrs. Minnie Neil mar- shaled the patron. The jewel to the outgoing matron, Virginia Carlton, from the retiring patron, William' H. Holmes, by Mrs. Margaret G. Ken- nerly; duet by Miss Granger and Mrs. Crocker, presentation of an Eastern Star ring_to Grace L. Cornish by Mrs. Hannah Reynolds as a gift from the chapter, vocal solo by Thelma Rice, presentation’ of gold cuff links and studs to George B. Clark by Mrs. Penelope Holmes as a gift from the chapter, saxophone solo by David Holmes, presentatiori of silver salad forks from the officers to Mrs. Elida ‘Wooster by Mary L. Hoffman, presen- tation of a set of military brushes from the officers to Willlam H. Holmes by Margaret S. Rice and duet by Miss Granger and Mrs. Crocker. At the last meeting of Areme Chap- ter, No. 10, the following officers were installed: Rose Hyer Hartung, matron; Clarence Hill; patron; Grace Preston, associate matron; Grace 1. Barr (re- elected), secretar: Helen Brashears (re-elected), treasurer; Clarabel Gay, conductress; Kathryn Harvey, associ- ate conductress; Marfe Pier lain; Mary Langley, marshal; Hagen, organist; Irene Schmidt, Adah; Selma Kline, Ruth; Helen Rubenstein, EstHer; Violet Dowrick, Martha; Grace Willlams, FElecta; Marion Mitchell, warder; Willlam Murray, sentinel. Past Matron Marie Pierce acted as in- stalling officer, assisted by Past Ma- trons Grace 1. Barr, Ada Murray and Helen Brashears. The junior past patron, Willlam Clarkson, was pre- sented with a charm by Past Grand Matron Barnhart, and the junior past matron, Emily Smith, was presented with a_past matron’s jewel by Past Grand Patron Brashears. The matron was presented with a gavel by her husband on behalf of Arthur P. Fen- ton, scribe of Columbia Chapter, R. A. M., and was the recipient of other Bift: Solos were rendered by Selma Kline and Ruth' Barnhart Mayberry. At the meeting January 5 there will be an entertainment, in charge of Past Matron Lillle B. Dowrick, followed by dancing ‘and refreshments. Mizpah Chapter, . 8, met Tues. day and installed its officers, with Mrs. Mary E. Teachum, grand. lec- turer, with the assistance of past matron, Mrs. Rosenbusch, acting marshal, and Mrs. Hutchinson, as act- ing -ehaplain, as follows: Matron, Miss Mildred Connick; patron, Dr. George Nordlinger; associate matron, Mrs. Mildred King: secretary, Mrs. Lottie Bamforth; treasurer, Mrs. K. Waters; conductress, Mrs. Lduiee Kent; associate conductress, Mrs. Mervyn Lanham; chaplain, Mrs. Lydia Crouse; marsh: Mrs. Annie Fowler; organist, Mrs. Gladys Freeman: Adah, Misse Mamie Miller; Ruth, Miss Vir- ginia Lake; Esther, Mrs. Dorothy Car- roll; Martha, Miss Helen Sebastian; Electa, Miss Ruth Jordan; warden, Miss Mildred Leecke, and sentinel, Mr. George Hess. La Fayette Lodge Chapter's new offigers were installed December 18 by Grand Lecturer Mary E. Teachum, Right Worthy Grand Secretary Minnie E. Keyes, grand chaplain; Margaret Smith, grand marshal. The officers: Helen B. Hall, matron; Willlam H. Dyre, patron: Bonny H. Starkey, sociate matron; Carrie B. Cooke, seo- retary (re-elected); Lillle V. C. Myers, treasurer (re-elected); Laura M, 3 conductress; Bl&anche Enterline, asso- clate conductress; Mary Lee Albritton, chaplain; Vivian M. Wall, organis Cora B. Hewitt, marshal; Edlt!); M. " ut! Esther; Martha T. Loretta C. Raben- horst, Electa; Mary Ellen Hambl: warder; Casper W. Hall, sentinel. Th chapter celebrates its second annive: sary January 8 with a dance at Gavel Hall, 719 Thirteenth street. The chapter will serve a turkey dinner January 18 from b to 7 pm. at Epithany Parish Hall. Washington Centennial Chapter, No. 26, gave its annual turkey dinner to the members of the chapter at M: sonic Temple, December 15, which was followed by program in charge of Florence Hynson and dancing. The program - consisted of vocal sslos by Henry Leef and costume dancing by the Rapee twins, Lav\‘ence and was presented by Past Matron Henri Mackle, and the outgoing patron, Lr- | neet Saltzman, received platinum cuff links from the chapter, presented by Past Matron Saltzman. The enter- tainment features were in charge of Mrs. Gwynette Willls, including a short drama. The officers of Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter, No. 41, were Installed December 16 by Grand Matron Ger- trude B. Milans, assisted by Grand Chaplain Mamie Greenstreet and Grand Marshal Mabel Cook, as fol- lows: Matron, Christine Rowzee; pat- ron, Carl Smith; assoclate matron, Louise Kreglow; secretary, Esther V. Cross; treasurer, Fannie M. Lyles; conductress, Edna M. Bush; associate conductress, Jennie W. Bean; chap- lain, Bell Rowzee; marshal, Naom| Harriman; organist, Hazel Rob- erts: Ada, Rowena Robe Ruth, Dolly Caldwell; Esther, Anna Forman; Martha, Ida Smith; Electa, Clee Hew: lett: arder, Emma Dawson: sen- tinel, Willlam Pfieffer. Past Matron Lena M. Elder was elected repre- sentative to board of directors of Masonic and Eastern Star Home. 0DD FELLOWS. The grand master has called a meet- ing of all installing officers_tomorrow in the L, O. O. F Temple, at 7:45 p.m. Chairman of the jubilee committee, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Patriarch Wilfred B. Lawson, has called another meeting of his key men tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Brightwood Lodge, No. 30, visited Eastern Lodge last Wednesday eve- ning, and its degree team conferred the third degrees upon Lauritz M. Lar- sen and Irving H. McConnell. Ad- dresses were made by the various members of the lodge. Federal City Lodge, No. 20, held a banquet last Friday evening at the Metropolitan Hotel. More than 60 members - were present in addition to several invited guests—Grand Secre- tary rry L. Andresen, Grand Mar- shal Millard F'. Zepp, Grand Condue- tor Elmer Cummings. Grand Sire Ernest W. Bradford appeared after the banquet. Grand Treasurer William H. McCon- nell was chairman. Past Grand and Past Commandant Dan V. Chisholm was toastmaster. Grand Sire Ernest ‘W. Bradford, Grand Representative John H. Wood, Grand Secretary Har- ry L. Andresen, Grand Marshal Mil- lard 'F. Zepp, Grand Conductor EI- mer Cummings, Past Grands of Fed- eral City Lod Garr Call, t Grand George Maxwell of Maryland and Noble Grand Charles Leannarda. of Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, made addresses, The banquet was held a testimonial to the Federal City Lodge degree team which won the first prize in the degres contest in Philadelphia last September the Soverelgn Grand Lodge session. Rebekah Lodges. A Jjoint- public installation of all Rebekah Lodges will be held in the O. O. F. Temple January 3 at 8 o'clock. A rehearsal of all elective and all appointive officers will be held in the L O. O. F. Temple December 29 at 7:30 o'clock. ‘The Rebekah Home Circle will meet i | Thursday evening in the Odd Fellow: Temple. The representatives of the 11 bekah Lodges are asked to Dlease be present. The officers of the Grand Lodge and the Rebekah Assembly will their annual grand .visitation to her Rebekah Lodge, No. §, tomorrow. The officers of Doroas Rebekah Lodge, No. 4, are asked to be present at the beom Assembly rehearsal for the Joint installation Thursday 'evening under the direction of the president, Mrs. Linnie Keiser of the Rebekah Assembly, at 8 o'clock in the 044 Fellows' ’hmg] ‘The Neble and Vice Grand Associa- tion will meet at the home of- Elsie Wilson, 936 Longfellow strest, De. cember 30, - NATIONAL UNION. ‘The National Union class ceremo- nial, participated in by all the asso- clated councils of the city, was held in the auditorium of Pythian Temple Saturday evening before a large a tendance. The degrees were conferred |- upon 30 young men by the Juglor Ni tional Union degree team, in full dres Former President Harry E. Enans of Trenton, N. J.; Senate Secretary Ed- win A. Myers of Toledo, Ohio, and President Edward J. Smejkal of Chi- cago, Ill., made addresses. The com- the ceremonial iIn charge was: Jack Marshall, chairman; Arthur A. Wright, vice chairman; ohn E. Rhodes, Frank E. Ferguson, Charles F. Haden, J. Harry Jones, Crawford Bennie, George Boyd, J. E. Borland, Arthur S. Brown, Everett M. Pershing, A. P. Brooks, J. A. William and E. F. Gibbons. The entertainment closed with a turkey distribution and smoker. Victory Council met Friday evening and elected the following officer: President, Willlam T. Bell: vice presi- dent, Clarence W. Ferguson; speaker, ‘Warren W. Jones; ex-president, Sam- uel Trupp; secretary, J. Harry Jones financial secretary, Crawford Bennie; treasurer, W White: chaplain, John C. Stewart: usher, Charles C. sergeant, FErnest V lporkeeper, Lawrence Polin trustees, John C. Stewart, Elmer Web. ster and Warren W. Jones. United Council met Friday evening and elected the following officers: President, David B. Albright;: vice president, W. T. Wilkinson; speaker, Robert L. Hollowell; ex-president, E. M. Pershing: sacretary, Don M. Whit. man; financial secretary, Arthur S. Brown: treasurer, Finis D. Morris; chaplain, W. Gordon Bell; usher, H. R. Copping; sergeant, P. W. Michael doorkeeper, Charles Webel; trustees, Charles F. Haden, E. M. Pershing and W. Gordon Bell; delegate to hospital clation, Arthur S. Brown; dele- gates to executive board, Charles F. Haden and E. M. Pershing. McKinley Council last Tuesday eve- ning elected the following officer: President, Willlam J. O'Brien: vice president, Willlam J. Carey; speaker, H. J. Stahl; ex-president, Jesse ; secretary, R. J. Jones: financi; secretary, Willlam G. Betts: treasurer, E. C. alker; chaplain, Charles 8. Harris; usher, Thomas P. Ryan; ser- geant, E. H. Arnold; doorkeeper, R. H. Gulick; trustees, S. F. Birthright, Thomas H. Dooley, G. W. Wallace; delegate to hospital association, Thom- P. Ryan; representatives to execu- tive board, T. P. Ryan and William J. O'Brien. National Capital Council elected the following officers at ita meeting Fri- day evening: President, Dr. George W. Smith; vice president, J. W. McDevit! speaker, F. 8. Hutchinson: ex-presi- dent, Andrew McGarraghy: secretary B. J. Cady; financial secretary, Peter Hahn; treasurer, Willlam Gibson: chaplain, B. Ralph Cady: usher, W. H. Scott; sergeant, Martin McNamara; doorkeeper, H. H. McKee; Dr. George W. son, B. R. Cad. ecutive board, F. S. Hutchineon. Government Printing Office Council met Saturday evening and elected the following officers: President, Danfel I. Laene; vice president, James T. Shri ley; speaker, Charles T. Hartman: president, Danlel V. Chil tary, Stanley H. Riding: retary, John J. Pepper; treasurer, Castleman P. Boss; chaplain, to be elected; usher, R. W. Burgess; ser- geant, Henry J. Frank: doorkeeper, Willlam A. nkins; trustees, E. W. Davis, T. Hartman and James G. Roberts; delegate to hospital assocla- tion, Castleman P. Boss: representa- tives to executive board, Hen: J. Frank, John D. Ligon. ¥ The officers will be installed at the January meetings, and representa- tives of the executive hoard have been assigned to the various councils as installing officers. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Keane Council's 500 Club will give another of its 500 and bridge parties at the Knights of Columbus Hall Thursday at 8:30 p.m. These parties are under the direction of Mrs. Jerry Donovan, chairman, and Mrs. Willlam Neligan, vice chairman, and are given for the benefit of the relief fund of the couneil. The Christmas festival of Washing- ton Council, No. 224, was given on Monday. night. James 8. McKee acted as Santa Claus, and in the distribution of gifts, which included turkeys, hams, baskets of provisions, -etc., each brother present was remembered. The council chaplain, Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan, made an appropriate ad- dress. Denis Connell led the ensemble in the singing of Christmas carols, with W. C. O'Toole at the piano. Last Sunday Grand Knight J. Eugene Gal- lery, Deputy Grand Knight A. J. Scul- len, Chancelor P. Michael Cook, War den John B. Coyle, Lecturer John O. Allen and Past Grand Knight James E. Colliflower visited members who had been reported as confined to their homes by illness. The Midwinter ball and supper at the Mayflower Hotel@anuary 18 will be the council's big social event of the. season. Dancing _will begin at 9 o'clock and a buffet supper will be served from 11 to 12, with no inter- mission in the dancing program. At the’first December meeting, after & class of 35 had received the first de- gree, and during the social hour, the council was entertained with vocal se- lections by Miss Hazel Arth and Billie Cross, with plano accompaniment by Miss Helen Arth. Refreshments weore served. At the meeting December 28 another large class will receive the first degree. John O. Allen has taken command of the soclal affairs of the council, sue- ceeding Lewis A. Payne as lecturer. He will be assisted by the following mittee: James E. Colliflower, Lewis A. Payne, F. Clyde Powderly, George Viehman, C. P. L. Moran, J. A. Purcell, Edward Divver, James D, Bligh, Edwin C. Lynch, John B. Coyl Paul B. Holmes, Frank P. Glancy, Anton A. Auth, Dr. A. D. Wilkerson, J. E. Gallery, James A. Sullivan, Thomas Costigan, James 8. McKee, Al Joy, Oliver Lebeau, Arthur B. Wil liamson and Thomas F. McKeon, For the Christmas meeting. of Car- roll Council, last Tuesday evening, Lecturer McCann provided an unusual setting by having a large sleigh, to which a life-sized reindeer was hitched and from which Santa Claus distribui the presents. Mr. McCann v compliments upon his District Deputy James T. Ryan, Past State Deputy Patrick Haltigan, Dr, Flynn, an alumnus of Notre Dame, and Mr. O'Brien, vice president of the Mayflower Hotel, a dressed the meeting. A It was announced that the twenty- eighth “anniversary of the counefl would” be celebrated at the second meeting in January, and that the first degree would be given a large class January 4. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA A class initlation under the aus- pices of the combined councils ofthe District of Columbia was held Thurs- day night, in Northeast Masonic Temple. The state councilor, Mrs, Julia DeLano, and her official sta attended. Past State thncflor Mrs. Viola Thompson presided at the lano during the opening exercises. e drill and initiatory teams of Golden Rule Council, No. 10, con- ducted the degree for ninety-eight new applicants. A tableau by the team members, assisted by Past Councilors Mr. and Mrs. T. Ben Montgom- ery, and a fancy drill commanded by Drilimaster John M. Futrell were given. Addresses were made by Junior Past National Councilor Mrs. Mary L. Lear of Baltimore, Associate Junior Past National Couneilor O. B. Hopkins of nia and the Sta eouncilor, ia Delans of th District. Mrs. ra L. Thompson, assoclate state’ vice, ‘couficilor, pre- ‘Grand Lodge representatives, Permission has been requested of the War Department by the National Guard of the District of Columbia. to commission Charles F. Coanshock as a second lieutenant of Coast Artillery. Coanshock is a staff sergeant in the Regular Army, assigned to the 260th Coast Artillery as instructor, where his services have heen most valuable. In view of the fact that he probably will remain hers for some time on that duty, it is the belief that com- missfoning him will result in much benefit to the organization. There is precedent for this practice, as Capt. Clay Anderson, U. S. A., Engineer Corps, has just been commissioned a Heutenant colonel in the local engineer regiment, to remain in force during his tour of duty here. ‘The Coast Artillery now is organ- izing a third batte; to be known as Battery C, which will bring the or- ganization up to a full battalion, and it is the desire of the present artillery officers that Sergt. Coanshock should be an officer of that outfit as long as he remains on duty here. Col. Willlamy Mitchell, commander of Vincent Costello Post, Ni 185, American Legion, has written a let- ter to Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan thanking him for the. services .of the 121st Engineers’ Band at the recent funeral of Detective Arthur B. Seriv- ener. He asks that particular ap- preciation be sent to M Lusby, who did much to complete the arrangements, and to Warrant Officer Meyer Goldman, leader of the band. Efforts are being made by the Coast Artillery officers to force the enlisted personnel to attend drills and to comply with ‘their enlistments. With this end in mind summary courts-martial are being ordered, and in four cases, where convictions were obtained, the men have been com- pelléd to pay their finds to the United States marshal for the District of Columbia. All four were charged with violations of the sixty-first article of war, absence without leave. They wer Pvt. John R. Forte, Battery A, sentenced to a fine of $6 or six days in jail; Pvt. John M. Nagel, Battery A, same sentence; Pvt. John J. Wood, Battery A, $3 or three davs in jail, and Pvt. Francis A. Norris, Battery A, same sentence. Reports have been received at headquarters from the marshal's office that all have pald their fines. The following have heen ordered honorably discharged from Battery B, 260th Coast Artillery, for the reasons stated: Pvt. Daniel A. Bigley, business interference, and Pvt. Harry Lepman, educational interference. An examination of enlisted men for the purpose of establishing of an elig- ibility list from which will be selected men for promotion by commission to the rank of second lieutenant of in- sented a_ gift to the drillmaster for the members of the team. Unity Council, No. 17, had work ‘Wednesday night when the degrees were conferred on three candidate: Frank Bruckschen has been appointed captain of the drill team. Officers elected were: Councilor, Hannah Gates: associate councllor, Minnie M. Hake; vice councilor, Thelma Haas; associate vice councilor, L. G. guerite Grey: warden, Viola Mallone: inside sentinel, Margaret Mill side sentinel, Hazel Boyd; financial secretary and press representative, Georgiana Anderson: treasurer, George V. Mule; trustees, six months, L. G. Kirk; 12 months, Julla Anderson, and 18 months, Lillian Doom. Esther Council, No, 20, elected offi- cers as follows: Bazel W. Gre: ; associate councilor, Viola Hen- vice councilor, Katherine Skin- ner; associate vice councilor, Glady M. Phillips; warden, Mary Borough! conductor, Marion Federline; assistant recording secretary, Annie M. Burch; inside sentinel, Kemith Skinner; out- side sméntinel, Nettie M. Warren, and 18-month trustee, L. M. Parks. The council plans to hold its an- nual visitation in the Potomac Bank Hall, Wisconsin avenue and M street, January 2 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Syracusians Lodge, No. 10, held a wateh night service Friday evening, a large number being present. The fol- lowing officers will be installed on Jan- uary ~7: Chancellor commander, Charles F. Krisel; vice chancellor, F. . Mourton; prelate, Arthur E. Lau- sen; keeper of records and seal, F. Zimmerman; master of finance, W. E. Garlick; master of exchequer, Albert Kahlert; master of work, George E. Heisley: master at arms, Mr. Gross; in- ner guard, James W. Cherry; guard, Willlam Dargie, George E. Helsley and L. ton; Grand Lodge representatives, George FE. Helsley, Albert Kahlert, Willlam Dargie, Willlam E. Garlick and L. B. Thornton. The officers of Excelsior Lodge, No. 14, will be installed January 4: Chan- cellor commander, FEarle Jonscher; vice chancellor, W. M. McKa J. B Burgess; keeper of reco: n seal, Charles W. S8antmyer; master of R. E. of exchequer, Henry J. Gi of work, Robert K. Jonscher: inner guard, J. A. Neeb; outer guard, Harry 8. Nichols; trustees, Willlam Wilding. Nathan iggington, J. A. Neeb; Charles Henry J. Gasson, John L. Neeb, Nathanfel Wiggington, Fred- erick Yates, P. G. representative to relief bureau, Willlam Wilding. JR.O.U. A M Capital Council, No. 25, met Monday evening in the Northeast Masoni Temple with Councilor L. C. W. Pote reeiding. Final arrangements have gnen made to receive the State coun- T. Winan 1|cllor and his staff of officers at the first annual visitation of the year. Liberty Bell Council, No. 55, met at Northeast Masonic Temple with Coun- cilor Charles R. Hild presiding. The good of the order committes is mak. ing elaborate plans for the annual visit of the State officers January 22. This councll is also preparing for fts annual roll eall to be held early in February. Deputy State Councilor Edward R. Thomas and State Coun- cilor A. C. Columbus spoke. Councilor Fred Bruckschen of Ben- ning Council, No. 21, presided at the meeting of Benning Council Monday eavening in the 1. O. O. F. Hall, Ben. ning, D. C. The Christmas entertaf ment._ committee reported that all ar- rangéments have been completed for the annual Christmas party to be held December 27." The following officers were elected: Councllor, Irving Gates; vice councilor, George W. Weeks; re- cording secretary, L. Milburn; financial secretary, R. W. Hawkins; treasurer, G. V. Mellé; conductor, M. D. Cardd warden, Willlam Ownes; inside se: tinel, Luther Kirk: outside sentinel, A. G. Ingles; chaplain, T. W. Ingles, trustees, A. W. Allen, R. E. Ander- son and T. W, Ingles. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM. Loyalty Lodge, No. 4, will meet to- morrow at Northeast Masonic Temple and will- have election of officers, after which a social will be held with a Christma: tree with gifts for the members. Ar- nmm;m- Areu ing dance uary liam J. Nally, cwf&m mander, Mrs. Floda Reagan presented her credentials as department super- visor commander for Allegheny Lodge, No. 4, Pittsburgh. She was presented with a from the Christ- mas treé, after which a supper wae served. . b WASHINGTON, D. €., DECEMBER 26, 1926—PART 8. District National Guard fantry in the 372d Infantry, colored troops, has been ordered by brigade headquarters of the Guard. There is at present one vacancy in a company of this regiment, it was announced, and was created by the transfer of the incumbent to the National Guard Re-| serve. The examination will be held | January 17 next | Lieut. Col. y Anderson, U. §. Army, recently commissioned in the local’ engineer regiment, has been de tailed by Col. Oshmann as investigat- ing and surveying officer of the rem-z ment. First Lieut. George F. Harbin, plans and training officer of the 121st Regi- ment of Engineers, has just lald down for that organization a training sched.- ! ule, with an objective to be reached by the outfit by the time of the annual inspections in March of next year. The schedule covers the period from December to March. A broad sched- ule has been laid down for the regi- ment, but with the_ stipulation that the unit commanders must arrange the details. However, they must be arranged so as not to conflict with orders for battalion work, and dattal- ion training tests, which are laid down as follows: Companies A and D, first American Leglon. The installation of officers of Stuart Walcott Post, No. 10, followed by an informal dance, will be held next Wed. nesday in Mount Pleasant Masonic rooms, Fourteenth and Kenyon streets. 8'30 p.m. A vited to attend. Amos A. department commander of the American Legion, will officiate at the installation of the officers: T. N. Tem- pleton, ‘commander; Floyd W. Woolley. senior vice com- mander; J. OC. Roberts, junior vice commander; War- ren E. Miller, juds'e v, v, advocat . s . N TEMPLETON. o usoleil, sergeant. . Osborne Reld, masterat- a, Casper Cook, assistant quartermaster: Dr. Ray F, Guynne, post surgeon; Dr. Charles E. Detmer, post dental sur- geon; Dr. Charles E. Ralph, post chap- lain; Allen M. Ergood, post historian; Tuesday of each month: Companies B and B, second Tuesday of aach month, and Companies C and F, third Tues- day of each month. All company inspactions will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and at this inspection it is ordered that consideration be given to the soldier's neatness and appearance of uniform, condition of rifle, sidearms and first-aid pack. The inspections are to commence with the first drill Tuesday in January. All company schedules must be' sub- mitted to the battalion commanders for their approval, and must contain, beside the subject, the time and of instruction. The first part of eac) period is to be given over to infantry instruction ard the second part to engineering work. Accurate records must be kept and posted showing the training accomplishments of the sep- arate units, as well as of the individ- uals of the command. The purpose of this, it 18 explained, is to foster the apirit of competition between the members of each-unit and between the several units, with the hope of foreing progress. no matter in which enlisted, will be as- signed to a specially organized recruft unit, where they remain until qualified to take their stations in the line with the veteran members of the Guard. Officers are directed to submit to head quarters immediately a list of recruits, when an officer will be assigned to take charge of the unit. The following specialist schools have been ordered organized: Map sketch- ing, Lisut. Willlam I. Mushake of the Headquarters and Service Company in charge; drafting, Lleut. George F. Harbin in charge; map reproduction, Master Sergt. Kaye in charge, and carpentry, Master Sergt. Huntt in charge. To make these schools a suc- cess, and to assure the maximum ef- fectiveness, Col. Oehmann has directed that company commanders give spe- clal consideration to the choice of men assigned to take the courses. How- ever, the final decision as to the fit- ness to continue -the courses is placed in the instructors in charge of the schools. Battery A, 260th Coast- Artillery, heads the list of organizations this week in the matter of attendance, ac. ng to reports recelved at head. quarters. This organization had a percentage of 76.92. The other orga. zations, with their percentages and in their relative order, follow: Com- pany C, 121st Engineers, 67.19: band, 1218t Engineers, 65.73; Company A, 372d Infantry 60.3: Battery - B, 260th Coast Artillery 74; Company P, 121st Engineers, 54.17; keadquar- ters and Service Company,. 121sf Engineers, 53.86; Company E, 121st Engineers, 4 Company D, 121st Engineers, 45.91: Headquarters De- tachment, 29th Division, 45.73; Head- quarters Detachment, Specfal Troops, 29th Division, 37.50; Company B, 121st Engineers, 35.39; Company A, 121st Engineers, 33.34; 20th Military Polige Company, 28.00, and Medical Detach- ment, 20.00. Officers pressed themselves " as dissatisfied lately with the attendance being shown by many of the units composing the local ‘guard, and feel strongly that much of the blame rests on the commissioned personnel; because they do not take proper steps to get the men down to drill. Some of "the individual reports received show that less than 25 per cent of the men on the rolls are present, and this is not an exception. It was pointed out that the officers do not take the proper steps to interest the men in the organization. If a man stays away once, nothing is done about it, and he gets the habit of remaining aws instead of the habit of attending drills. Many of the en- listed men, the belief was expressed, stay away through habit, rather than through lack of interest, and it needs only a little work to stir them up. This may be done by making the drills attractive, and doing things which will make the men want to come to drills because of some little recreation that may be provided in the company ' quarters -afterward. There is one known instance- that comes to light of a company com- mander who always had a large drill attendance, because he had something- for the men after the drill, and he looked after their interests in other When he was relieved of ‘the command, the practice was stopped and - the attendance has fallen off noticeably, which leads to the strong conviction that it was these - little things that kept up the attendance. Under the local law men who stay away from regular drills without per- mission or a valid excuse may he taken before a summary court-mar- tial and be fined or sent to the Dis- trict jail to work out the fine. How- ever, this is not being urged, but may have to be resorted to. T after a few men wers convicted and had to pay their fines to the United States marshal Killing Two Birds. From the London Answers Maxasine. A princess in a far country an- nounced that on a' certain day she would consider offers for her hand. The day came, and with it a host of noble suitors. One by ene the noblemen passed in front of the royal throne, but she gave no sign until a very old prince, the richest of the lot, knelt and kissed her hand, murmurin “T will die for you, my queen.” The princess smfled and assigned the white-haired man to a vacant chair beside her. 5 Then a handsome but poor young duke came and knelt before the maid. will live for you!" he vowed answered the prin. cess in a low volce, “just as soon s the old one diés! % Gt Gt h ) Towers for Fire Control. An innovation in Alabama fire con. trel is & group of steel ohservatio: towers to be erected in the variou timbered areas of the State. The cost will be borne by the Government. “In rough territory a fire may burn for a considerable time before it is discov- ered,” said Col. P. 8. Bunker, State er. ‘“While the ranger seeks the highest points for his_ol is_often ¢ X of ra. visi er:.‘:vhleh by timber ‘an cases t additional is o from tow- the added “elevation necessary tojquick fire‘ detection.” 1n ‘ 5 James M. Lynch, post bugler. Th post will introduce a new member, Comrade George R. Bruce, who, with his syncopating orchestra, will furnish the music for the evening The organization of the drill team i progressing; all members of post who are Interested in this-activ ity are requested to communicate with N. J. Beausoleil, chairman of the drill team committee, at 2515 Seventeenth street The last meeting of the drill team committee was addressed by Col. Thomas J. Dickson, concerning the necessity of revision of school histories dealing with the recent World War. The Jane A. Delano Post, No. §, extending through January, prizes being offered for the members who bring in the greatest number of new member#. Rasmussen Chapter of the D. A. V. has arranged to show a series of 1| Werld» War -action pictures -at the January-maeeting. The District Department of the D. A. V. has voted to actively enter into the campaign to bring about reinstate ment of war insurance by all disabled men. of Washington. before . the limit expires, next July 2. At the suggestion of the Washing- ton office of the disabled, Director Hihes of the Veterans' Bureau last week called a meeting of all co-oper- ating organizations and it was decided to co-operate with the bureau in a na- tional plan of education of the vet erans to explain fully the rights of former service men to be reinstated on the insurance rolls before the ‘rights to renew’ policies expire in about six ‘months. American War Veterans’ Club. The American War Veterans' Club will hold a New Year eve carnival. dinner and dance at the Village Inn 5522 Connecticut avenue, next Friday. starting at 8 o'clock. A number of distinguished guests in military. congressional and civic circles have accepted - invitations -to attend. Souvenirs will be presented and favors will be distributed during the evening. 3 In one of the events being ar- ranged on the program Congressional Medal of Honor men from the U. S Navy and U. S. Marine Corps will be the “principal participants. The in-- terior of the banquet room will be ax tistically decorated. Phe affair is an invitation one and only members of the club, their families and frien will be present. It will also be in the nature of a farewell party to Lieut Col. Frederick Butterfleld Ryons American Legion, met at 1337 K street Wednesday evening, when the installation of the new officers took place. Vice Comdr. Cogswell of the District department officiated. The officers are as follows: Com. mander, Marfetta Plerson; first vice commander, Marjorie D. Woodzell; sécond vice eommander, Mary L. Hawthorne; adjutant, Anns L. Barry; finance officer, Ada W. Duncan; chap- lain, .Alice M. Prentiss; sergeant-at- arms, Willie K. Mitchell; master-at- arms, Mary E. Emery; color bearers, Anna_ L. Barry and Jennie D. Par- rott; historian, Alice B. Harvey. . Plans will be perfected for the dis- tribution of Christmas gifts and bas- kets of fruit to the sick nurses in the various veteran's hospitals. A recessed meeting Washington Poet No. 1, the Ameri- can Legion, will be held Tuesday at 8 o'clock fn the clubhouse, 1829 I street, for the purpose of electing any additional members who contemplate making the pilgrimage to France next September. This action was decided on at the regular meeting- held last Tuesday night, when it was learned that several applications were being prepared for action by the post At the meeting Jack A. McWilliams, who served in the United States Ma- rine Corps and was formerly a mem- ber of Hiram F. Cash Post, and John H. Van Brunt, who served as a flying cadet in the Signal Corps, United States Army, in the World War, were both. elected to membership in the post. Both of them are planning to go to France next Fall with the Dis- trict delegation. In accordance to the rules and regulations of the na- tional organization a member . must display = membership cards the Legion for the years 1926 and 1927 before his application is approved. Vice Comdr. and Adjutant - Ber- nard C. McGee was appointed France convention travel officer of the pest by Comdr, G. T. Rude. b One of the features of the last meeting _was the presentation by Comdr. Rude of a past conimander’s badge to J. J. Murphy, who preceded the present commander. Past Com- mander Murphy expressed his appre- ciation for the honor conferred in a brief I The question of providing American Legion grave markers for deceased members of the post was discussed and a committee composed of Vice Comdr. Henry W. Longfellow, Past Comdr. Howard 8. Fiske, W. J. Tucker, D. V. Pipping d C. J. Painter was appointed to consider the matter. . 4 A report of the last executive com- mittee of the department was made by Past Comdr. Wallace Streater. - - A report of the welfare committee was preserited and approved by the post. It was submitted by Dr. M. H. Darnall, welfare officer. The George E. lleen-Unit of the American Legion auxiliary met cember 17. Plans were made for the Christmas party for the boys at Mount Alto Hospital last Monday night. The boys, about 150-in all, .were given fce cream..and homemade cake and-a token of Christmas. Assisting Mrs. Killeen at the party were Mrs. F. L. Bach and Miss Alice Costello of the Costello Unit, Mrs. Mary Kolhos,- Mrs. Ann Bucher, Mrs. Isebell Steinbreaker Mrs. 'Ward, Mrs..-G. Duvall of the Killeen Unit, Mrs. D. Harper of the Spangler Unit. The unit will hold its fifth birth- day party January 6. Mrs. J. Killeen will hold a party Tuesday, to which the unit s invited. Mrs. Leon Arnold will give a party for the 8 and 40 at her home Wednesday night. A Christ- mas tree wil be filled “with' presents for each member, after which games ‘will be pl a prize give Dr. Elliott A. Hunt was elected com- mander of Kenneth H. Nash Post, No. 8, American Legion, at a mesting Wednesday night. * Other officers elected were: First vice commander. R. H. Madden; second vice comman- der, Cecil H: Bacon;.adjutant, Charles D. Allen; finance officer, Lieut. Arthur . Ladd; judge advocate, Howard F. Vi ), Dr. rt Parham; publicity, George P. Gorve; membership, Cecl H. Bacon: entertainment, Dr. Willlam B. Keely. The -officers wili be installed Janu. ary-5 at the post headquarters in the " | Gavel Club. Miss Esther V. Hall, chairman of the committe® on patrons of the ball to be given by the District of Colum- bia Department of the American Le- glon January 15 at the. Mayflower, a! nounced that President and Mrs. Cool- idge had consented to head the list of sponsors for the ball. President and Mrs. Coolidge will head a long list of proniinent persons interested in the welfare of the local department. prominent.orchestras in the city. The Veterans of Fareign Wars have also taken an interest in the American Le. glon ball and promise to be largely Tepresented there. s Disabled American Veterans. Richard O. Melton, jr., formerly of the 1st Division, was continu commander of the Ace Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans at the an- nual election in the-board room of the District Building last. week. . Other officers- chosen were: Lee T. Turner, formerly attached to the American division of the Supreme ‘War Council, senior"vice commande John E. Clegg. formerly of the Division, junfor viee:commander, and _lnorig:rt P. Hackett, formerly of the bt but- 4 was 3 It ‘was decided to ezmdn?: n.i::\hrl!b drive starting the fll’@'of the year and 3 U. 8. A., who is leaving for Nebraska early in January. He has been presi- dent of the club during the past year. At a meeting of the club held last Friday night at the Mayflower Hotel, an active gocial program was outlinéd for the coming yea officers for the place in January and will be-followed by an elaborate installation ceremony and dance at the. Mayflower Hotel The first birthday anniversary of the club the latter. part of the same month will be celebrated at the same hostelry S On the occasion of the first -anni ‘versary celebration’ the guests- of honor will include Gold Star Mothers, Grand Army of the Republic, Eight and Forty, officers of all veteran or ganizations, Congressional Medal of Honor men, members of the House and Senate and military and civie leaders: The club voted to hold a Valentine party at the L'Aiglon Salon on Feb- ruary 14, and an automobile trip to Orkney Springs, Va., in June, sim- {lar to the caravan to this resort dur- ing the past year. Veterans from the various hospitals will be -gues of the club on this occasion. Other outings will be taken to- the :Shenan- doah verns and Atlantic City. For¥members of the club who do not attend balls, the club voted also to hold a stag night and card party the. early part of the year. The date of the event will be selected by the board of governors after the election. ‘The “accomplishments during the past year were briefly referred to b: Lijeut. Charles Riemer, secretary, in his re; to the meeting. In the ab- sence of Lieut. Col. Frederick Butt fleld Ryons, president of the club, Maj. Roy E. Hughes presided. The officers of the club who have s President, Lieut. Col. Fred B. Ryons: vice president, Lisut, Ralph A. Cusick; St Charles sRein::er Lowe, Lieut. Col. Ira F. Fravel, Maj. . Hughes and the officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. At the last meeting of Equality ‘Walter Reed Post, No. 284, Veterans of ‘Wars, Comdr. Guy H. Birdsall presiding, officers were elected as follows: Commander, Ernest J. St. Jacque senfor vice commander, Frank G. Thomas; junior vice com- mander, Karl K. Kasbeer; officer of the, day, Lawrence B. Dunn; quarter- master, Jay D.. Coulter; chaplain, Capt. .A. C. Oljver; judge advocate, Capt. Edwin_S. Bettelheim, jr.; trus- tee, Guy H. Birdsall. The officers will be installed by department Comdr. Charles H. Reilley at the néxt.meet- ing, to be held at Pythian Temple January 6. All posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the city have been invited to attend. Appropriations were approved for the purchase of Christmas baskets of provisions to be donated to needy ex- service men, and this work was placed in charge of the relief committee. Re- freshments were served. . 4 The Ladies’ Auxiliary .of- Equality- ‘Walter Reed Post held a special meet- ing December 14 and elected the fol- Mrs. Florence Hollls, . Moore: and Miss D othy Berlin. The following commit- tees pointed to make. prepar: tions for installation night: Entertain- ment, Misses Hazel G. Mooré¢, Pauline _Frances McCann and Mrs. Reed: refreshments, Mrs. Em- Mrs. Bernadette St. Jacques, Mrs. Elsie C. Smith, -Misses Clara McCann and> Dorothy Berlin. Thé installation will be held at Pyth- ian Temple January-5 at 8 pm. The members of. Equality-Walter Reed Post and the department command- er and his staff have been invited to attend. x . Suspicionsly Affectionate. From the Chicago News. Marie Walters'of Chicago was held 8he is charged with traband in kisges. pu sheriffs became suspicious, they said, when Mrs. Walter's kissed her husband Ve ed phant mflffl'}n announced. ‘Young Hopeful Is Cordial. From the Boston Hirald. - A Before bobbed hair was quite so prevalent, smail Goodrich one after- goon acted as assistant host when his mother entertained a few woman " ladies,” he pressed them; “take off your hats,” and then, to make them feel perfectly at home; he added, “take off our hair.'