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8 = FRATERNITIES eodore Roosewsit. No, ional feature—social. Naval. No. 4 M. M. by cat Thursday. Petworth, No. 47, P. C. asonic Boa; Reliet. Saturday—School of instruction, E. A."degree by sentor wardens. SCOTTISH RITE. Tuesday—Robert de Bruce i1 e EMBERS of Kallipolis Grotto will attend the Vaughn Bible class at Calvary Baptist ters at 9 o'clock to go in a body to the church. Monarch Henry C. Stein also an- nounces the following activities: March 8, dance at Grotto headquarters for will be held in the auditorium of the temple. ‘The Temple Club of Master Masons of the Post Office Department met in Odd Fellows' the following ap- pointed: Reception, Harry A. Cummins; advisory, Thomas M. Chunn; enter- tainment, Earl ‘bauh; initiation, membership, P Roscoe E. Magu , i Owen Walkinsaw; publicity, W. H. Beckstein, Archie St. George; sick and welfare, James M. Priest. President E W. Van Metre extended a welcome to guests, members and their wives. D. G. Brady, past president of the Advisory Board of Masonic Clubs of the District of Columbia, and M. D. Hensey, third vice president, National League of Masonic Clubs, were among the distinguished guests. Under the direction of Earl Carbauh, & program of entertainment included Miss Pauline Laury in blue songs, Frances Donovan, recitations; Walker Talker, stunts and latest hits, and Duke Lioyd in Scottish comedy acts. Popu- lar music for the dance was furnished by Kendrick’s Orchestra. d ty, Brophets, _ihetr and_friends; March 27, business meeting, - e (;nd'n eadquarters. A tainment, Grot L March 22 Grand Monarch E. W. Libbey will pay an official visitation to Samis Grotto, Richmond, Va. It is expected that a large number of mem- bers of Kallipolis Grotto will be in attendance. ‘The Grand Lodge committee on work and lectures announces that the E. A. degree will be exemplified under its direction at the Masonic Temple Sat- urday evening. The cast of officers will consist entirely of senior wardens, as follows: Master, Louis H. Hamm of Harmony Lodge, No. 17; senior war- den, John W. Barnes of Pentalpba ; junior warden, .; R:g- yette Lodge, No. 19; Irving G. Gray of Joseph H. and junior steward, Hil . 44, Raebach of Samuel Gompers orm | Georgia, and About 300 visiting members of the or | Order of De Molay from States as far North as New York, as far South as as , the annual pilgrimage of Robert mu Chapter of Washington to Mount Vernon on Washington’s birth- day. The visitors were taken in busses to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington, and to Mount Vernon, as well as to the grave of “Uncle Bill” Brewning, who conceived the idea of paying the annual pilgrimage each year and made it a reality. Later two basket ball games were ar- ranged for the entertainment of the visitors, one between the chapters of Frederick and Belvidere, which Fred- erick won, and the other between the chapters from Baltimore and Washing- ton, which was won by the Washington boys. In the evening entertainment was E e e Bethel of Job's Daug! lancy and evolutions under Comdr. Saturday evening, from 10 to 1 o'clock, with music by the Marcerons. The executi ve ittee _has an- nouficed the seleciion of Charles A. 15; least, strenuous effort Eaid gE 5 g g f -3 £ £ g&'aggggfi ; King Solomon’s Temple.” This address, it is stated, will occupy about 15 min- utes and, in addition, the Theodore Roosevelt Lodge Choir, for the first time, will sing several numbers, under direc- tion of John Hall, chairman of the music committee. Grand High Priest L. Whiting Estes an informal visit to Mount Horeb membership put in & social evening with popular and old- time songs. From President Homer H, Hartman comes the announcement that the Ma- sonic Club of Police has been invited to visit Anacostia Lodge, N‘% &md - row evening, to take part legree work, m;nthz club members have been requested to appear in upiform, pre- pared, if needed, to take part in the degree cast or otherwise. The club, it is stated, is arranging for other fra- ternal visits in the near future. It is expected the M. M. degree will be pre- sented tomorrow evening. Capitol Forest, No. 104, ‘Tall Cedars| of Lebanon, is preparing to attend the Supreme Forest convention at Newark, N. J., accompanied by its officers and uniformed units, with a representation that guarantees an instructive and de- lightful time. The Supreme Forest con- vention will be held from May 14 to May 17, inclusive,’ and in addition to the usual business, it will elect and in- cedar. The: ington ducted ann of the lodge at the Tomb ton at Mount Vernon on 's birthday, and the grand master and pest grand master of California, Charles speclively. ang se f Washing. :Vnmn.«m 1 | Daugherty Paul Hines sang several | C. ¥l | yere elected: pencer rvices | committee Goodman and Eddie P. Neal as “Uncles” of Robert le Bruce Chapter, and the chapter has announced a card part; and dance at Wardman Park Hotel for March the Emory 7, with music by Orchestra. Rev. Homer Ji C:x&ncg:r u‘o{“odur)y mon Lodge, No. 31 iyl lodge), Hh 5 at 1 o'clock in lodge room 0. EASTERN STAR. a grand rep- resentative of the Province of Saskatch- St. John's Lodge Chapter will meet tomorrow evening, after which refreshments and dan ] Bell and Mrs. The home board of Federal Chapter will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Middleton, 1904 Jackson were Mrs. Amelia Lilly, Mrs. Florence Bessie Short. * Mount -Pleasant Chapter will meet Marcl '{A The degrees l:’lllalembe ?on- short program lan- ned by the matron. The ann &nu of the chapter will be held March 12 at Wardman Park Hotel. The Matrons and Patrons’ Ahsocia- tion of 1929 held a banquet February 24 in honor of Maj. Pace, junior past patron of Chevy Chase Chapter, and Mrs. Pace, who are lea ‘Washington for Panama. 0se present were the grand matron, grand n, Junior Past Grand Matron Pearl Watt Gibb, Junior Past Grand Patron John . Proctor, te Grand Matron Amy Hollander, Grand Conductress Edith Williams, t Grand Matron Grace Kimmel and Past Grand Patron Willam Dow. An invitation has been extended to the Matrons and Patrons’ Association of 1930 to be the guests of | C! the 1929 association the last week in March. Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter will have the charter members as guests of honor March 6. There will be a pro- gram and refreshments. The Wiiling Workers will meet March 11 at the home of Past Matron Esther V. Cross, 1106 E street ‘ol'.“be.ldt'hzr‘:h&‘"‘ Brid- well, Mrs. ey an . Dawson as- sisting. ‘ll‘h:n{mme board will have a card party March 12 in Northeast Ma- sonic Temple. The endowment committee of Takoma Chapter will hold a rummage sale March 8. Mrs. Lillian Dickens is chair- man. ‘The 1917 Matrons and Patrons’ As- sociation held its .n!l!‘nutlell b,:nquet 1;1;1 rty at the Dodge bruary 19, E: which time the Iollnwmefll Georgia E. 8t. John's Lodge Chapter, president; Omar J. Veley, Naomi ter, vice president, and Adolph W. Sieverling, Bethlehem Chapter, secretary and treasurer (re- Esther Chapter conferred the degrees at its last meeting. Matron Lucy E. Fesseiden announces at the meeti: Thursday a formal welcome home will be given to Grand Matror. Katharine 8 Meritt. will meet at the Evangaline residence, 1330 L street, at 8 p.m. Mon- day. Mrs. Maude C. St , chair- man, will preside and Mrs. Mildred R. Shafer and Mrs. Edith T. Guy, vice chairmen, will assist. The re- hearsal of the choir will be held March 4 at 1472 Harvard street. Berber and the matron will ry Fol lodge Wednesday evening an. entertainment esses. The hold a dance card 1| Viee home board will R. Thomas party at 2400 The State Council officers be en- THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 2, 1930—PART TWO. chapter was the of ‘Wash- ington Chapter of Clsendon, Y. Feb: ruary 28. ‘The Matrons and Patrons’ Association of 1926 met Tuesday evening at the |ing. The speak hom George e of Past Grand Patron Plitt, in Edgemoor, Md. The follow- ing officers were elected: Mrs. Lavinia Dunham of Herbert Ludwig of J ter, vice president, and Mrs. Short of Mizpah Chapter, secretary treasurer. A birthday anniversary party in honor of Past Grand Matron Gertrude Milans was held. She was presented with a snakeskin bag and the retiring president, May P. Gibbon, was presented with a beaded evening bag. ‘The following guests of honor were present: Grand Matron Katharine S. Meritt, Grand Patron Charles C. Gallo- way and Mrs. Galloway, Past Grand Matron Gertrude B. Milans, Past Grand Matron Nellie E. Wletcher, Past Grand Patron George Plitt, Past Grand Patron Joseph H. Milans, Past Grand Patron Charles S. Shreve and Mrs. Shreve, As- sociate Grand Patron Theodore Lewis and Mrs, Lewis, Associate Grand Con- | Beck, ductress Elizabeth Plitt and Grand Sec- retary Rose A. Yost. The auxiliary home board of Esther Chapter will hold its annual dance, with cards, at Meridian Mansions, 2400 Six- teenth street, March 11. ‘The members of Unity Chapter were entertained by pupils of the Thayer Studios at the conclusion of business last Friday evening. The degrees will be conferred March 14. The chapter will have charge of the religious serv- ices at the Eastern Star Home March 16. Dr. Copenhaver, pastor of Epworth Methodiss Church, will deliver the ad- dress. The endowment committee is sponsoring a bridge and 500 party Burlington Hotel next Friday. M: tron Minnie Rabbitt will meet her of. cers Thursday afternoon for rehearsal. The Sewing Club served luncheon last Thursday, with the past matrons as Joint hostesses. Harmony Chapter will hold a card party at the home of Associate Con- ductress Angelo Cook, 1719 Eighteenth street, next Wednesday. Matron Effie Mohler of Trinity Chap- ter announced at the meetlng_h'nmn- day, there will be initiation. e ways s and means committee will hold & bake k. | sale March 8 at 1103 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The matron of Acacia Chapter an- nounces a short business session Tues- day evening, after which the officers and members will be the guests of Gavel Chapter, No. 29. Treaty Oak Chapter will meet tomor- row evening on Temple Heights., The matron, Mrs. Grosvenor, has com- missioned as grand representative of the Province of Quebec. ‘Warren G. Harding Chapter had as guests February 25 the secre- tarles and treasurers. A program was given as follows: Songs, a quartet composed of Miss Volkman, Mrs. Kerr, Mr. Parson and Mr. Nerlich; Mr. and Mrs. Ison of Naomi Chapter gave a short skit, followed by a reading by Mrs. Ison; Mr. Parsons gave tenor solos, Ray me of the De Molay gave selections Mr. Nerlich gave bass solos. Areme Chapter will meet Wednu:fl evening. A short business session be followed by an entertainment, Bethlehem Chapter was entertained by the Rosedale Players and Mrs. Dora Payne at the last meeting. The follow- ing chairmen of committees were ap- pointed for two months: Mrs, Alta Mallorey and the star points, enter- tainment; Mrs. Kate Van Fossen, re- freshments; Mrs. Davis, cheer, and Mrs. Louise , sick. Past Matron Irene Darnall, president of the Matrons’ and Patrons’ tion, pre- sented the chapter with a Bible from that tion. Mrs. Alta orey announced a play, “The House of Flash- a hts,” to be given the Waugh , followed by dancing. The home will hold & home baked sale March 11, Brookland Chapter celebrated officers’ night February 26. A cast entirely of officers, in Colonial costume, presented “Love at Pll;t Sight,” a ffll;l::ly based on George Washington's meeting with Martha Custis. The auxiliary home board will meet with Past Grand Matron Pearl Watt Gibb, 3100 Twenty- sixth street northeast, March 10. The Soclety announces a card party March 21. The endowment com- mittee will meet March 11, ‘The next meeting of Martha Chapter will be held March 7. The degrees will be conferred. The Matrons and Patrons’ | kinsor Association met at the Capitol Park Hotel March 1, at which time new mem- :en were initiated and officers were ected. Ruth Chapter will meet tomorrow evening. The past matrons and patrons are invited as guests of the evening. The next meeting of Chevy Chase Chapter, March 4, has been announced as Pace night, in honor of Past Patron Herbert E. Pace and Mrs. Pace, who are leaving shortly for the Canal Zone. The social section of the ways and means committee will meet March 7 at the home of Mrs. Jane Collins, 3708 Military road. The meeting of Gavel Chapel March 4 has been set aside Norris, 1321 Otis street, with WViolet Geraci assisting. i JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS. Washington and Independent Coun- clls will receive the State council offi- cers March 5 in a joint visitation in the Red Men's Hall at Nineteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue, Potomac Valley Forge Council met February 19 with Councilor E. Miller presiding. C. E. Stockman of High Polx'gt ({and) &Ilncu.bPltflnk Lips- ‘comb, AT pscomb, Past State Councilor D. L. Smith, Secretary L. M. Green, Dep‘uty Sglc: gouncum- H. E. , from pangle Banner Council; I R. Irving and D, L. Sheel made addresses. . + Edward J. Ross Council met February 21 with Councilor Guy Kefaver presid- ing. The life of Edward J. Ross, for whom this council was named, was told by T. L. Jones, Councilor Kefaver and ‘W. L. Sudwarth. \ Capital Council met February 4 in the Northeast Masonic Temple with Councilor W. 8. Campbell presiding. The council will hold a card party March 24. The speakers of the eve- ning were Councilor Campbell, Junior Past Councilor T. P. O’Connor, Deputy State Councilor Willlam T. Perry, F. E. Potter, Chaplain Wood, Secretary L. Wellman, Vice Councilor F. E. Potter (jr.), John L. Stone and H. E. Padgett. Star Spangle Banner Council met at 808 I street with Councilor Clarence Littleton presiding. Plans were dis- cussed for the council’s birthday anni- versary under the supervision of H. E. Chrisman, chairman. The speakers of the evening were Financial Secretary Bergin, H. C. Speakman, State Inside Sentinel E. M. Garrett, Conductor Waddell and Secretary Randall of Eagle Council, o Anacostia Council met February 24 in the Anacostia Masonic Temple with Councilor John Nair presiding. The council will attend divine worship at the Bradbury Heights M. E. Church to- (o morrow evening with the Daughters of | M. America. The council's degree team will go to Indian Head (Md.) Council March 21 and confer the degrees, Speakers at the last meeting were Na- tional Inside Sentinel Joseph A. Smith- Chapte: nt; ( Secretary Milburn, Joppa m‘p- i|day evening at Clung and W. E. Anderson_ of ! Bell Council, Past Councilor I. D. Gates, W. E. Allen and Councilor Neilson. Francis Scott Key Council met Feb- ruary 25 at 921 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Deputy State Councilor P. T. Groves presented Past Councilor Dahler with a past councilor's jewel. The speakers of the e were State Councilor E. G. Beck, Councilor Dahler and Secretary Jollifr. State Councilor E. G. Beck and the State council officers made their annual fraternal visit to John L. Burnett Coun- cil February 26. The speakers of the evening were Councilor Darne of Vienna Council, Virginia; Councilor Spitzen of Ballston Council, Virginia; Vice Coun- cilor Frye of Clarendon Council, Vir- inia; John R. Lumsden, secretary of urnett Council; State Councllor E. G. , State Secretary John Prender, Past Councilor R. M. Riley, Rev. R. L. Granger, Deputy State Councilor L. R. Winner, Councilor A. C. Darne and W. H. McClung. Liberty Bell Council met February 22 in the Northeast Masonic Temple, with Councilor F. H. Weber presiding. The following program was presented: Har- monics selections, by the Boys Har- monics Band from Stewart Junior High School; Hawalian String Quartet; Prof. H. F. Parr, magician; reading the min- utes of the first meeting of Liberty Bell Council by Secretary H. B. Mallory, ad- dress by National Representative C. H. Hild, vocal selections by Liberty Bell Quartet, community linliflf by mem- bers of the council and piano recital by Max Esberger. JOB'S DAUGHTERS. ‘The drill team of the Bethel of Job's Daughters gave its second annual dance at the Mayflower last Friday evening and with it closed the popularity con- test that has been running for some time. Mary Whalen was awarded the first honor, a diamond ring: Oneida Overbee, the second honor, a manicure set, and Valette Schmitt, the third honor, & watch bracelet. The drill team gave an exhibition drill for the visitors to the De Molay age to Mount Vernon on Wash- 's birthday. It also recently entertained of Masons af M. M. Parker Lodge t its ladies’ night. The dra- matic club of the Bethel also enter- tained Cathedral Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, Franklin, Amaranth and Century De- catur Lodges will meet tomorrow eve- ning; Webster, Capital and Excelsior Lodges Tuesday evening; Mount Vernon Lodge Wednesday evenl;:’d synculfl ay evening; Friendship Temple Wednesday evening and Rathbone Temple Friday evening. At the last meeting of Friendship Temple, Pythian Sisters, a large class was initiated. Th?‘ will celebrate their twentleth birthday anniversary Wednesday evening and will entertain visiting les from Frederick, Md., and Frede: , Va. Rathbone Tem- ple of this city also be their guests. Grand Chancellor Cleveland Kennicutt B S present. A program has been arranged and a banquet will be served. The annual convention of the Grand Lodge of the District will meet next year on February 19. Grand Chancellor Kennicutt has ap- Rembership: Leroy Boyd. G Garrol mem| : Leroy , G. Carrol Diamond, E. W. Newcomb, Thomas L. Kidwell, Thomas E. Skinner, James W. Bonbrest, Glen McElvary, J. A. McCul- lough, B. F. Shaffer, Harvey C. Belt, Harry 8. Nichols, Joseph G. Motyka, A. Lacy Embrey and Roberts. The committee will meet at the temple 6. The grand chancellor will visit the Syracusians, March 14; Excelsior, 18; Hermione, March 21; Union, 26; Capital, April 1; Columbia, April 9; Rathbone-Superior, April 11; Ama- | ranth, ‘April 14; Century Decatur, April 121; Webster, April 29; Home, July 20. ‘Webster Lodge will hold a homecom- ing and reception for the Grand Lodge officers next Tuesday evening. NATIONAL UNION ASSURANCE SO- CIETY. . W. Jones, chairman; M. J. father, vice chairman, and W. T. Wil- n, secretary-treasurer. . M. Mitchell and T. H. Dawson were elected mreunt the board on the hospital o Ansmeay s al ple, o lowed by entertainment and luncheon. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM. The last meeting of National was called to order by Comdr. Marill Smith. Mrs. Jessie Johnson made a fa- vorable report on the activities of the and welfare committee. Supreme mdr. Mrs. Ada Knies notified the she would attend the twenty-sec- ond anniversary March 3, when the de- grees will be conferred upon a large class of candidates. All lodges in the ma of Columbia are invited to par- ic! 3 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. A business meeting will be held Tues- 8 o'clock. Miss Ann Doyle, Miss Marie Creahen, Miss Flor- ence Winter and Miss Loretta Creahen wflxhehmnlwd‘];lnywmab Tow evening at C. D. A. Home, 601 E An_ invitation has been extended to the local organization to attend the March 17 under the auspices of the Anclent Order of Hibernians. The Converts' League met Thursday evening, when Rev. Ignatius Smith was 'Lhe xuel\‘.A olunl‘:flnnor and principal T m TOgram was ren- Te Tl aes of nverts e, an Win- ter, chairman, also made addresses. B. P. 0. ELKS. The lodge will meet Wednesday night, Wwhen election of officers will be held. Past Exalted Ruler Nathen Welll was nominated for treasurer. The committee on the state of the order and the ladies’ night committee meet tomorrow night. The ladies’ night will be held 18. The boys’ band will give a concert at the Junior Langley High School ATRE the t i e recent ritualistic concert held at Baltimore Lodge, No. 7, Harve de Grace Lodge was declared the winner, Lodge second. The winner of the Tri-State Bowling League Was awarded to Annapolis, Md., Lodge. Washington Lodge was a close second. The winning teams were given a ban- gl;:ltl ln.: Baltimore Lodge last Monday Michael G. McCormick, a charter Ee!mber u;:l for l:?: gur;u h’tulllitl‘ of lodge, resigned. was elected treasurer May - 26, 1890. Dur: and | cake son, Past Councilor Willlam Mitchell, | Temple. unctlor ast; DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA. District of Columbia Circle met Mon- day at the Washington Club. A card Kins- | Th party was the feature of the 3 T chatrman of the . Carpenter, Missionary clety, met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harry Bicksler, . THE MACCABEES. Eureka Hive at its review Monday evening at Northeast Masonic Temple, Ethel M. Allen, commander, presiding, elected the following to membership: Clara V. Beane, Ellen E. Donaldson, Annie L. Hodges, Ellen Pemberton, Ruth Otterbach and Mrs. Grace Churchill by transfer from Portland, Oreg. Social activities announced for March include 8t. Patrick’s dance, March 15, at 1502 Fourteenth street; Ditto Club meeting, March 17, at the home of Mrs. Josephine Jenkins, 327 East Capitol street; hive review, with special program, March 24, in Northeast Masonic Temple; card party for benefit of Capitol urt, junior department, March 27, at Eastern High School. A resolution was to organize a uniformed ladies’ 1 team and 24 were enrolled. It is proposed to have a com- pany of 48 or more. Capitol Court, junior department, meets Saturday evenings at Eastern High School, under the supervision of Mrs. Sarah H. Severe, court director. The commander is Miss Evelyn Wallach. Mount Vernon Tent is preparing a class for initiation April 14 at North- east Masonic Temple. The degrees will be rendered by the degree team of Alex- andria Tent of Alexandria, Va. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. ‘Washington General. Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, fourth degree, initiated a class of about 75 candi s in the fourth degree at the Mayflo Hotel last Sunday afternoon, The class was composed of candidates from Wash- ington, Baltimore and Annapolis. The degree was given under the direction of Sir Edgar N. Ganster, master of the fourth degree for Maryland. Following the initiation a banquet was held in the main ball room of the Mayflower Hotel, at which the newly initiated candidates and their ladies were the guests. Entertainment was provided by the Players’ Guild. J. Eugene Gallery, faithful navigator, announces that the meeting of Wash- ington General Assembly scheduled for tomorrow evening has been postponed. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. At Tuesday’s meeting of Hope Coun- cll plans were discussed for birth- day party to be held in April. Bingo games were played. The Past Officers’ Club met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Lillle Jones and the following of- ficers were elected: President, Mrs. Ryder; vice president, Mrs. Besman; secretary, Mrs. Pote; treasurer, Mrs. Jones; trus Mr. Powell. WOMAN’'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Victory Review, Mrs. Sarah Darling, president, will hold a bridge and 500 party for the benefit of the review to- at the club. ‘Washington Review row evening at 8 o'clock at the club. A card party will be held at the club for the benefit of the club Tuesday eve- ning. Liberty-Union Review will meet Wed- nesday evening at the club. REBEKAHS. Friendship Rebekah Lodge will give a military sale Tuesday. There will be a grand march displaying the bonnets. Prizes will be awarded. On March 17 there will be a dance at the Hotel Winston. business meeting at her home. Mrs. Annie E. Grigsby made an address. Mirlam Rebekah Lodge members, Rebekah Lodge, on Tuesday 3 the degree was conferred on Miss Edlf Martha ogton Kebekah Lodg Fuests. gton al e were : President of the Rebekah Assembly, Mrs. Anne Blaylock Wightman, was among the visitors. skel Hunter. Community songs were by the audience. The officers will g at the home of Mrs. Elsle Wilson next ursday evening. Official visitation to the lodge will be March 11. COURT DIRECTS $10,000 WAR INSURANCE VERDICT Rules Government Failed to Prove Man Was Bootlegger Any Length of Time. By the Associated Press. OMAHA, Nebr., March 1.—Joe Mason, World War veteran, was given a di- rected verdict for $10,000 war risk insurance by Judge W. ‘Woodrough terday, because led J. yesf he rul the Government had failed to prove conclusively that Mason had n a bootlegger for any length of time. Judge Wi h, in verdict, ruled was a gainful occupation and that if a man enga in it continuously for any length of t! he would not be entitled to war risk insurance. The Government offered testimony to show that Mason was for & short time, that he was once con- victed in Federal Court of selling liquor and that he quit immediately thereafter, Mason testified that after he was dis- from the Army in 1919 he was disabled, totally and permanently, by nerve and mental shock. NATHAN SELLS INTEREST IN AMERICAN MERCURY By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, March 1.—After 16 years, the editorial alliance of George Jean Nathan and Henry L. Mencken, begun when they became editors of the Smart Set in 1914, and continued through their founding and publishing of the erican Mercury, has been discontinued. Mr. Nathan has sold his stock inter- est in the American Mercurxuw his partners, Mr. Mencken and red A. opf, Inc,, it was learned rday, and has retired from editorial collabo- ration in the magazine. He indicated the break had been completely amicable and declined to be interviewed other than to say, “My :;lle':d Mencken is the Mercury’s ideal 636 Details | MEETINGS THIS WEEK. Gen. Henry W. Lawton Camp, tomorrow night, Pythian Temple. Col. John Jucob Astor c‘m tomorrow night, Stanley United States Soldiers’ Home. Richard J. Harden Camp, to- morrow night, Pythian Temple. Admiral George Dewey Naval Auxiliary, tomorrow night, North- east Masonic Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast. Col. John Jacob Astor Auxiliary, Thursday night, 921 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Lineal Society of the Spanish War, Wednesday night, Pythian ‘Temple. Patrick H. Hayes, 3d ent, Vir- ginia Volunteer Infln!ry.l‘:fll;nelectedm membership at the last meeting of Richard J. Harden Camp. A motion by John Hamburg to furnish all past com- manders a past commander’s jewel was defeated. Frank C. Huhn, chairman of the entertainment committee, was au- thorized to provide a buffet luncheon at the March 20 meeting. Adjt. Leslie announced that he had tickets for the department card parties March 22 and April 12 at the Northeast Masonic Temple. Department Comdr. L. C. Nelson and staff will pa; an official visitation to the camp at its meeting Thursday night. Addresses were made by the follow- ing: Harry E. Smith of Hubbell Camp of the Department of New York, Wil- liam F. Moran of Admiral Schley Camp, Department of New York; W. Lindberg and Comdr. Charles A. Strobel of the Col. James S. Pettit Camp and Past Comdr. John M. Farner of the Henry ' Lawton Camp. Department Comdr. L. C. Nelson and staff will make the annual official visi- tation and inspection of the Richard J. Harden Camp Thursday night. Comdr. Nelson also announces the chairmen of the camp employment committees, as submitted by the various commanders, as follows: George V. McAlear, Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp; William L. Mat- tocks, Richard J. Harden Camp; Sam- | C. A. uel Hubacher, Col. James 8. Pettit Camp; Richard L. Lamb, Gen. Henry W. Lawton Camp; George C. Talbert, Admiral George Dewey Naval Camp, and William I. Jenkins, Gen. M. Emmet Urell Camp. Chairman _ Knutson, Representative jKopp of JIowa and Representative Gasque of South Carolina, a subcom- mittee of the committee on pensions of the House of Representatives, met Feb- ruary 18 and drafted a substitute meas- ure for House bill 2562, the Spanish ‘War pension bill. The terms of the substitute measure have not been made public, but were submitted to President Hoover for his comment. The substitute bill will be submitted to the entire com- mittee on pensions within a short time and a report on the measure made. While no statement as to specific rates have been made public, Chairman Knut- son, in a letter addressed to the Spanish War Veterans of the District of Colum- bia, stated his belief that the terms of the M“’ll would be satisfactory to all con- cerned. A banquet, reception and dance were given at the Roosevelt Hotel February 19 in honor of Lulu J. Shakespeare of Everett, Wash., national president of the Ladies’ Auxillary, who is making her annual Eastern tour. Department - ident Louise M. Moore presented Mrs. Shake: ,_Department Comdr. Lorin C. Nel , Past Commander-in-Chief John Lewis Smith, Past Commander- in-Chief Rice W. Means and Past De- partment Comdr. William L. Mattocks, all of whom made addresses. in the honored guests were Quarter- master Gen. James J. Murphy, Past Na- tional Presiden Lenhart and t Minnie Past National Treasurer Edith Lynn. presented by Department Colors were Spanish War Veterans Patriotic Instructor Minnie Murdock. Department Chaplain Janet Sikken gave the invocation. A meeting of the de) ent council jof administration of the Ladies’ Auxil- lary will be held at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at 921 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. A large delegation of the Admiral George Dewey Naval Auxiliaty, under the leadership of President Katle Le Laurin, visited the Unitd States Soldiers’ Home Hospital last Sunday, leaving fruit and smokes for the patients. The Lineal Soclety of the Spanish War_will meet Wednesday evening at the Pythian Temple. Chief Ruler Kath- erine Boss will preside and Mrs. Garvey and Mrs. Grimm will act as hostesses. Y. W. C. A. News The series “Toward an Understanding of Music” will be continued at the twi- light music hour this afternoon at 5 room. Catherine Riggs, harpist, will lecture on “The Romance of the H-:l; Tea will precede the music hour, with Miss Nellie 8. Gist and Miss Ruth Over- ton hostesses. Dr. Edgar T. Wherry, president of the ‘Wild Flower Preservation Society, will give an illustrated lecture at the vesper hour at the Elizabeth Somers residence this afternoon at 5:30. ‘The Booklovers will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Willlam Hamilton Bayly, honorary president of the Y. W. C. A., will speak. The membership committee will meet tomorrow at 4:45 o'clock in the third floor assembly room. Miss Mary Temple Hill, rooms registry secretary, will speak. Other committee meetings listed this . week include the health education, to- morrow at 1:30, and on Tuesday the K street house committee at 11 and the general education at 7:30 o’clock. Y. W. . A. of directors, has been re- appointed to the national beard of the Y. W. C. A Miss Edith L. Dawson, who has been connected with the Y. W. C. A. since 1921, has left the association staff to go into the fleld of advertising. The Y. W. C. A. staff entertained in honor of Miss Dawson at lunch on Wednesday. The Kamp Kouncil met. yesterday afternoon, when special committees were formed to take care of the de- tails of the Kamp Kouncil play, “The Charm School,” to be given in Barker Hall on March 15. The Y. M.-Y. W. C. A. recreation committee will sponsor a dance at the Blue mlngfi Hut, Twentieth and B streets, on Friday, March 7, from 9 to 12 o'clock. & member of the Was] board Chapters. Chevy Chase Chapter will meet on Tuesday, March 4, at 2 o'clock in the church house of the Chevy Chase Pres- byterian Church, Chevy Chase Circle. Dr. H. Hillman Hollister will be the speaker. Girl Reserves. Rehearsals for the operetta “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” i i, o i -t an , specialty dancers, 9-10; huntsmen, 10-11, and dwarfs, 11-12. Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Adelphae Girl Reserve Club at Western High School wm%m in Room 117. At 4:30 o'clock the Girls Reserve Club, at Friendship House will meet. On Tuesday at 3 o'clock thé Girl Re- serve Club at the Wheatley School will have a hobby mee! Vocational School will “Oh, warm o'clock in the fourth floor assembly | H Mrs. Robert Lansing, until recently | 6:30 to hington ting. 'ednesday at 2 o'clock the Girl Reserve Club at the Dennison meet. At 2:20 the two Girl Reserve clubs at the Jeflm Junior High ‘meet at . The Semper Pidelis Girl Re- serve Club of Tech High School meets in the Girl Reserve Club rooms at the Y. W. C. A. at 3 o'clock. Thursday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock the Girl rve Clubs at Macfarland, Powell, Columbia High Schools will have hobby meetings. Club at the First meets. | ,Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock the | club at’the Maury School will business meeting. ~ At 3 o'ciock the Bon Secour Club of Central High School will meet in the Girl Reserve Club rooms. All senior high school Girl Reserves are invited to a club supper to be held mly evening at 6 o'clock in Barker The Saturday morning program for grade school girls will be held in the Girl Reserve Club rooms on the third floor at 10 o'clock. Business and Professional Women’s Department. The K. G. club of business women are holding their Spring dance at the lotel Roosevelt tomorrow night. The Amicitia, Wohelo, K. G. Premiere, Tip Top and Hitika 'clubs will hold their monthly meetings on Tuesday of this week. ‘The Blue Triangle Club will hold its business meeting orr Thursday night, followed by a 'y pull. Industrial Department. The Thursday Club is planning a rlcnlc for March 6 at Great Falls, Va., leaving the Y. W. C. A. at 2:30 to take a 3 o'clock car from Rosslyn, Va. Any girl interested is invited to join this up. In case of rain the picnic wluk postponed until the following ‘weel The Greek Club will hold iis meeting on_Thursday, March 6, at 2:30 o'clock. The K. E. Y. Club will ‘Wednesday evening, March supper party at 5:45 in the cafe followed by a bowling tournament from B 8. Health Education. The health education department offers all its morning classes at most Mm hl_llmonmmmbmnmng rch 17, George Diffenbaugh meets prospec~ tive, as well as expert, golfers each Thursday morning at 11:30 for an hour of instruction. ‘The Solarium is maintaining its o ular daily schedule, 11 to 1 and 3 to 7. 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