Evening Star Newspaper, June 29, 1930, Page 53

FRATERNITIES MASONIC. UT two of the Masonic bodies scheduled to meet during the week have reported degree work —National Lodge, No. 12, the M. M. degree for Tuesday eve- ning, and Naval Lodge, No. 4, the M. M. degree for Thursday evening. Today is Scottish Rite day and at 4 ©clock tds efternoon open-air religlous gervices will be held on Temple Heights. ‘The present officers of the Rite, Ellwood P. Morcy, 33d degree, deputy of the Supreme Council for the District of Columbia; Charles C. Coombs, K. C. C. H, venerable master Mithras Lodge of Perfection; Frank M. Roller, 33d de- gree, wisemaster Evangelist Chapter Rose Croix; C. Edgar Bittinger, 33d degree, commander Robert de Bruce Council of Kadosh; Rev. Mimi C. Marseglia, K. C. C. H, venerable master Kadosh of Al- bert Pike Consistory, will be in attend- ance. ‘The address will be delivered by the Rev. Chesteen Smith, pastor of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church, and the music will be provided by the choir of Job's Daughters, The De Molay boys of Robert de Bruce Chapter and the Order of Job's Daughters, in their colorful uni- forms, will add to the brightness of the occasion. These organizations wiil be the special guests, together with the officers and members of the followin; named blue lodges and chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, with their families; Anacostia, No. 21, Dallas P. Fry, master; Albert Pike, No. 36, Albert R. Merz, master; Justice, No. 46. ‘Thomas F. Baughman, master; Electa Chapter, No. 2, Miss Margaret M. Mills, matron; Lester Eichner, patron; Naomi, No. 3, Mrs. Helen D. Robbins, matron; John R. Jenkins, patron: Unity, No. 22, Mrs. Minnje M. Rabbitt, matron; Charles H. Miller, patron: Trinity, No. 33, Mrs. Effie Mohler, matron; Charles ‘W. Hoover, patron. Rev. Dr. John C. Palmer, chaplain of the Grand Lodge, who is also chaplain of the Scottish Rite, will be in charge of the service, assisted by Director of Music J. Walter Humphrey. All mem- bers of the Masonic fraternity and their families, as well as the public, are wel- come at these open-air services. ‘The members of the uniformed bodies of Almas Temple will give their second annual excursion Saturday, July 19, to Seaside Park, at Chesapeake Beach, Md. Feature events by the different organ- izations of the uniformed bodies are scheduled. Tickets may be procured from any member of the uniformed es. It was a happy bunch of Velled Prophets that returned to Washington from Indianapolis last week from the annual Grotto convention at In- dianapolis, where Grand Monarch Ed- ward W. Libbey of the local Grotto handed over the gavel to his successor in office. The local Prophets were happy because two of their units, the Drill Corps and the Drum Corps were victorious in two of the contests, and added two more prize cups to their collection. Monarch Henry C. Stein, Chief Justice Carlton F. Howell, Mas- ter of Ceremonies O. A. C. Oehmler, Past Grand Monarch E. S. Schmid and Past Monarchs S. F. Shreve and Arthur M. Poynton, chairman of the Supreme Council committee on necrology, headed the Washington delegation. 8t. Peters- burg. Fla.. won the convention for 1931, and Edwin H. Dyer of Boston advanced in line to the office of grand monarch. ‘The convention, it is reported, was one of the best ever staged, and many uniformed units were in the two parades. The audience along the line of march reminded Washingtonians of an inaugural parade in the Capital Cit; Many features of entertainment were provided for the visitovs, includ- ing automobile races at the famous Indianapolis race track. Grand Monarch Libbey was pre~ sented, on behalf of Prophet John A. Minor, with a gavel made of wood from the building used as the execu- tive mansion in 1815. At the last meeting of Robert Le Bruce Chapter, Order of De Molay, elections were held, Claude Colklessor being raised from senior councilor to | master, and Orville Brown being ad- vanced from junior councilor to senior. Emory McIntosh was elected to the office of junior councilor over four other candidates on the first ballot. ‘The rest of the line is as follows: W. W. Williford, scribe; Cecil Holst, treas- urer; Charles Geisenberg, senior dea- con: Melvin Holst, junior deacon; Rob- ert Francis, senior steward; George Belt, junior stewart; Ray Fuge, mar- shal: Andy Wallen, chaplain; Herbert Weiss, orator; Walter Stewert, almoner; Elmer Hall, standard bearer; Hugh Daugherty, sentinel, and Douglas George, Harry Smith, Willlam Sinclair, Joseph ' Feigley, Bagar Dorman, Steven Porter and Luther Beirach, preceptors. Bill Brown, past master councilor, W. W. Williford, past master council- lor; Stauley Hall, Leo Lamp, Jimmy Kowall bid farewell to the chapter as they will reach their majority before the chapter meets again in the Fall. Today the chapter is to attend in a body the services at Temple Heights at 4 pm. Plans are under way for a benefit moonlight trip on the steamer City of ‘Washington on July 10 at‘8:30 p.m., and a stag outing July 20 at “Dad” Roller's place at Plum Point. August 1 there will be held the an- nual Summer dance at the Congies- sional Ccuntry Club. This will be an invitation dance. A committee is trying to arrauge for & swimming party at Chevy Chase Pool | some time this month. If it can be ar- ranged, there will be swimming races and diving contests for any of the brothers who care to entér these vents. After the swim patty every cme will go over to the “lake” and dance for the rest of the evening, except for & short time when some De Molay en- tertainers will have the floor to them- selves on the upper pavilion, EASTERN STAR. Mount Pleasant Chapter will hold a special meeting June 30 at 8 p.m. for the purpose of initiation. The degrees will be conferred by Worthy Grand Matron Katharine Meritt and Grand Patron Chatles Galloway, assisted by Mrs. Galloway, whose daughter is to receive the degrees. The matrons and patrons of 1930 and the members of Takoma Chapter will be special guests. ‘The meeting of June 12 of Federal Chapter was observed as 1930 night, the invited guests being the grand matron, grand patfon and Mrs. Gallo- way, Mr. Merrit, the matrons &nd pa- trons of 1930 and their associates. Mrs, Deal of Bethlehem Chapter rendered solos, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Pearson of Federal Chapter. A sketch was presented by several little dancers, assisted by Mrs. Young at the piano. After refreshments weré sefved, darc- ing concluded the program. The meet- ing of June 26 was the last one before Summer recess. The Priendship Club will hold its an- nual picnic July 13 at Beverly Beach. The chapter will assist with refigious services on Temple Heights July 27. ‘The officers of Co Lodge omr- ter are requested to be at the temple, Thirteenth street and New York ave. nue, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. for rehearsal, ‘The next meeting of the chapter will be held July 7, when the degrees will be conferred. The chapter will recess after July 7 until September 15. The chapter will take part in the religious services on Temple Heights August 10. At the last mee of Trinity Chap- ter, Grand Matrcnngltmflne g Meritt and Grand Patron Charles C. Galloway made an official visit at which time they witnessed the conferring of the degree. Matron Effie Mohler requests ter, Unity Chapter and Trinity Chapter. ‘The music will be furnished by the choir of the Job's Daughters. At the last meeting of Washington Centennial Chapter degrees were con- ferred. It was the last meeting of the season. Past Grand Matron Fletcher was a guest. The chapter will resume its sessions September 5. East Gate Chapter had as guests at the meeting June 20, Grand Matron Meritt and Gand Patron Galloway and a number of the matrons and patrons of 1930. The degrees were conferred upon Mrs. Ethel Fowble and Mrs. Mar- garet H. Robbins was received by afli- ation. Five petitions for the degrees also were recelved, The meetings of July and August are called off; the first meeting of the Fall will be held September 5. Naomi Chapter met Wednesday. This Being Children's night the b ce of the evening was devoted to entertaining the children of the chapter members. Meetings for July and Aufln are called gg. The next meeting will be Septem- T 10, Treaty Oak Chapter will take charge of the religious services at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home at 3 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Wagonseller, assistant rector officiate. _ Members are requestéd meet on Temple Heights at 2 o'clock, where automobiles will be provided. At the last meeting of Mizpah Chap- ter the degrees were conferred upon three candidates. The auxiliary home board was entertained at the home of esses were Mrs. The Mu Deita Sigma Club met at the home of Mis. Esther Balser, Clarendon, Mildred LeeSke and Virginia Lake. This chapter will hold a joint carnival July 14 to 26 at Wisconsin avenue and Thirty-fourth streets. ‘The conferring of degrees by past of- ficers of other chapters featured the closing meeting, June 20, of Unity Chapter. Grand Matron Meritt and and 1924 witnessed the ceremony, whic] was conferred by the followiny tron, Susie Hoofnagle; ron, W. B. Hoofnagle; associate matron, Isabel Collins; associate patron, D. G. Davis; secretary, Mr. Brewer; treasurer, A. B. ‘Wiley, conductress, Blanche Carnahan; associate conductress, Esther Cross; marshal, Minnie Burdine; chaplain, B. Felt; organist, H. V. Burnside; Adah, Jessie radley; Ruth, Cora Myers; | Esther, Bettie Stanley; Martha, May Gibbon; Electa, Ethel Frazier; warder, Emma Coumbe, and sentinel, G. B. Clark. Past Patron R. E. Titlow of Martha Chapter assisted the choir and | rendered several solos. Refreshments jand a social followed the initiation. The chapter will have a garden card party July 1 at the home of Matron Minnie Rabbitt, 524 Eighth street northeast, ODD FELLOWS. Officers of Friendship Lodge wWill be installed Wednesday evening by Grand Master Elmer Cummings and his staff. The installation will be public and will be conducted in the auditorium of the Odd Fellows' Temple. All members of the order are invited, - ¥ Installation of the other lodges Will occur the following week, ENIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Knights of Pythias Hall Association, held in Pythian Temple, the following board of directors was elected: Samuel | Banks, Lee B. Emory, Dent M. Freeman, { Henry J. Gasson, Ellery W. Helss, Albert Kahlert, W. A. Kimmel, J. Edward Wil- son and A. Herman Woody. ‘The directors elected the following officers: William _Alexander Kimmel, president; James Edward Wilson, vice ‘Webster, Excelsior and Capital Lodges will meet Tuesday evening; Mount Ver- non Lodge, Wednesday evening; the Ed- ward Dunhn Memorial Knight Rank Team, 'Thursday evening for rehearsal, |and will confer the rank in Mount Ver- non Lodge July 9. B. P. 0. ELKS. The officers and trustees of the State Association met last Tuesday evening. ‘Théy announced that the State eonven- tion will be held at Ocean City, Md., September 4, 5 and 6. Silver loving cups will be presented to the lodges at- tending for best float, best band and their attendance. The orphans’ éuting committée will hold their final meeting Monday. Plans for the entértainment of the children will then be closed. The com- mittee requests that 200 members of the lotge aseist Lemuel Robey in taking care of the children at Glen Echo July 3. The Elks’ purple and white fleet, in charge of Robert Clift, tomofrrow will be met by cars in charge of Arthur A. Riemer and George Pomeroy at Alex- andria, Va., and the parfy will be escorted to Washington. A luncheon will be setved at the club, after which the party will be taken on a sightsee- ing tour of the city. The orchestra of the boys' band will play during the luncheon. In the evening motion pic- tures will be shown of the coast-to- coast trip of the fleet and the band will give a concert, after which the fleet will continue on its way to the Elks' convention, which will take place at Atlantic City, N. J., July 7. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. The Washington General Assembly of the Fourth ee will hold & Sum- mer dance tomorrow eévening, at the Congressional Club. Danlel J. O'Brien, is chalrman of the committee in charge of the event. Dancing will be from 9:30 to 1 o'clock. Refreshments will be served. J. Eugene Gallery, faithful navigator for the Fourth Degre, has réappointed John F. Hillyard, chairman of the pub- | licity committee for the ensuing year. with Philip A. Simpson_and Michael Casey as assistants. The monthly meetings of the Fourth D-gree have been discontinued for the Summet. However, during the Summer prepara- tions will be made for the banquet to be held on Columbus day, October 12. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. A business meeting will be held Tues- day evening from 8 to 10 o'clock. Miss Mary C. Boland, grand will address the Filipino Catholic clation at Notre Da evening. Other C. D. A. the program are: Miss Nellie Ronan, tontralto; Miss Catherine O'Connor, planist, and Miss Mary Rich, violinist. Spring, Md., were guests at dinner at Cedar Inn this week. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. entieth street. Past National Councilor Mrs. Naomi Swann, with Mrs. Ella Stone and others are :fim ags and drill team uniforms lace those lost in The sewing circle was entertained at at Ballston, Va., to help replace in_the recent fire. Initiation will be held at the next meeting. ‘The Rosebud Class of Fidelity Coun- where pla State Councilor Mrs. Mamie Cox How- ell, drill mistress. State Treasurer Mrs, ! president; Henry J. Gasson, secretary | (thirty-sixth time); Ellery W. Helss, | treasurer. of Bt James’ Eplscopal Church, will | Partmer B s . The - 13,780, or 128 members less than the kA é‘:glee 2g’oxure. h}?r‘x. quota of 3.908 set by national headquar- Daisy Heagy and Mrs, Ella Dowden, | ter8 for this year. Wwithin the next six weeks in order to e one . Wiy Tostenses Trere Mlss | overcomme the shortage and this equs] the past matrons and patrons of 1031 ing Post, 1.32 per cent; Sergeant Jasper rnard; regent, | Fiske. X:.o. appointment as dégree captain and will me Hall tomotrow |take charge of degree members on | heart social was held after the meet- Ml*:n Council 15 ncw meeting at |tivities are being planned. 822 the récent fire, | of the review. Mrs. Mary the paraphernalia lost | nesday evenl.:‘r cil at its last meeting initiated can- |ffom noon to didates, under the direction of Past |ton Review for the benefit of the review. THE AMERICAN LEGION, MEETINGS THIS WEEK." Tuesday—G eorge Washington Post, 1441 Rhode Island ave- nue n west, 8 p.m, Vincent B, Costello Post, board room, District Building, Ouflm Vincent B. Costello Auxiliary, District Building, 8 p.m. Wednesday—Sergeant Jasper Post, Thomas Circle Club, Massachusetts avenue, 8 p.m. Kerineth H. Nash Post, Hamiiton Hotel, 8 p.m. Department membership commit- Distriet lay—Jane no Post, 7 K street northwest, 8 tee, board room Building, 1:‘01)411\. . Dela ‘Thu 133’ p.m. Second Division, Pest No. 28, has been declared winner of the Edward E. Spaf- on the basis of increase in membershij Engraving and Printing Post, No. 23, winner of the Paul J. McGahan De- partment trophy in the Department of the District of Columbia, the American n. nnouncement to this effect was made by Past De?m-mem Comdr. Paul| J. McGahan, natlonal executive com- mitteeman and chairman of the de- rtment committee on trophies and ‘These trophies are awarded on the basis of increase in membership over the three-year average of the post contesting for the Spafford trophy and the increase over the four-year average membership for the McGahan tmg_l;ly, concluding June 15 of each year. e lepartment membership on June 15 was Chairman "McGahan is urging all posts to speed up its paid-up members last year's record by the department convention date, which has been set for August 13, 14 and 15. The official standing of the posts, as announced by the committee, follow: fford trophy—Second Division Post, .98 per cent; Lincoln Post, 1.35 per cent; Jane A. Delano Post, 1.34 per cent; Bureau of Engraving and Print- Post, 1.26 per cent; U. 8. 8. Jacob Jones , 1.20 per cent; Victory Post, 1.13 per cent; Stuart Walcott Post, 1.13 per cent; George Washington Post, 1.10 per cent; Henry C. Spengler Post, 1.06 per cent; Stephen P. McGroarty Post, 1.06 per cent; National Press Club Post, 1.03 per cent; Vincent B. Costello Post, 1.02 per cent; Kenneth H. Nash Post, 1.01 per cent; Lafayette Post, 1.01 per cent; James E. Walker Post, 97 per cent. James Reese Europe Post, Post, . McCullough Post. Roosevelt, Post, ; Quentin | per cent; 'Augustus P. Gardner Post, .89 per cent; George E. Killeen Post, 89 per cent; Tank | Corps Post, .62 per cent. McGahan Trophy—Bureau of En- graving and Printing Post, ane A. Delano Post, 1.48 per cent; Lincoln Post, 1.46 per cent; Sergt. Jasper Post, 140 per cent: Victory Post, 1.39 per ecent; Stuart Walcott Post, 1.32 per | cent; U. §. S. Jacoch Jones Post, 1.31 per cent; Henry C. Spengler Post, 1.2 per cent, James E. Walker Post, 1.20 per cent; Lafayette Post, 1.20 per cent; Ken. neth H. Nash Post, 1.12 per cent; Vin cent B. Costello Post, 1.11 per cent; George Washington Post, 1.10 per cent: Augustus P. Gardner Post, 1.04 per cent; Quentin Roosevelt Post, 1.04 per cent: National Press Club Post, 1.04 per cent; Cooley-McCullough Post, 1.00 per cent: Belleau Wood Post, 1.00 per cent: George E. Killeen Post, .96 per ceni Tank Corps Post, .68 per cent. Presenta- tion of the trophies wiil take place at | the coming department convention. Dept. Adjt. Howard S. Fisk was ad- vised by Asst. National Adjutant Frank E. Samuel of Indianapolis that the na- tional membership figures passed the 828,000 mark on June 15, with each mail bringing in additional membership cards. The largest membership in the history of the American Legion was in 1920, when the peak was 845,186 mem- bers, and this is expected to be sur- passed at an early date from the pres- ent outlook. The closing date—June 15 —was also the “dead line” for the vari- ous departments to count in the mem- bership race for best positions in the annual parade to be held in Boston on | October 7, seating in Gonvention Hall, | and also with relation to_ allotment of hotels in the “Hub” city. Next year the closing date will be May 15 instead of | June 15. in accordance with the new policy of getting membership work out of the way as early as possible follow- ing the national convention, in order | to devote undivided attention to the Legion's program of service. Dept. Adjt. Fisk received cards dur- ing the past week from Past National | Comdr. Edward E. Spafford- from | France and Past Dept. Comdr. L. E. Atkins of the Department of the Dis- triet of Columbia from Nicaraugua Both sent greetings to the Legionnaires | of the National Capital. | Past Post_Comdr. E. J. Lefferts of | Vincent B. Costello Post, representative of the United States Shipping Lines and well known to Leglonnaires through his France convention work at national headquarters in Indianapolis, recently visited national headquarters and an- nounced that “the old gang from Cook | County,” under the leadership of Harry Rogers, would visit Europe following | the Boston convention. e American | Farmer of the United States Lines has | been chartered for the voyage. The| steamer will sail from Boston October | 10, going to England, Germany and| France, and, returning, will dock at New York a month later. Dept. Comdr. Charles H. Knight has —————e Hattie M. Beall; warden, Ethel Beall: conductor, Helen Chandler: recording secretary, Mary James (re-elected): assistant’ recording secretary, Daisy Beall (re-elected); financial secretary. Ethel Burroughs (re-elected); treasurer, Ella Smith (re-elected); inside senti- nel, Prank Smith; outside sentinel, Orlendo Thorne; 18-month trustee, Mary Plumb; rg:reunumes to Stn!e‘ Council, Hattie Beall, Mary Plumb and Laura Allen, Virginia_ Dare Council at its last meeting elected the following officcrs: Counflfm, Sophje Douglas; ~associate councilor, Kate Young: vice councilor, Minnie Butts; assoclate vice councilor, Howard Hardy: conductor, Geneva Deihl; financial secretary, Harriett Spekefiler; assistant fécording secre= taty, Ella ‘Thorntoh: watden, Jessie Tafe; outside sentinel, Vera Preps; répresentatives to State Ceuncil, Ella jornton, Arener Stansbury and Mabel 18 months, Marien accepted the team. A Mrs. Mildred Rock, State treasurer, has been elected as recording secretary Rev. Edward V. Aniceto of Woodstock, | of Old Glory Council to fill the vacancy Md., and Rev. Thomas Calnan of Silver [caused by the death of Mrs. L. E. ‘Thempson.. ‘The combined councils will have their annual excursion at Chesapeake Beach July 10. Qames, racés and other fes- WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Washington Review will hold a oard party tomorrow evening m‘m Benefit n, Beatrice Morgan and Mrs. Alverda the country h f Mrs. Esf Moyer are the committee in charge. 5, Vo whers ob nu%sm L’i;rerty Union Review will meet Wed- ‘The second meeting of the month 1 be omitted during July and August. Luncheon will be served Thursday 1:30 o'clock by Washing- Mrs. Alverda Moyer and Mrs. Mary Kil- léen will be in charge. 154 per| Which resolution favored the repeal of | Fort Myer, Artillery from Fort Hoyle, n advised Natlonal Comdr. O. ‘!’.i hamer that those in charge the arrangements for the Boston con- vention are making great plans and enormous _expenditures in _order to guarantee facilities for the tést con- vention in the history of the Ametican Legion. “It remains for you and for me, as leaders of our respective organi- zations, to supply the persontiel and the leadership to ake it the real conven tion for ‘which preparations are beln{ tade. May I, therefore, suggest thal you begin now with your convention committees for the purpose of arrangs ing for an outstanding and unprece- den attendahce at Boston? - The gathering in Boston will be the largest seen since the mobilization of troops in the World War, if the unprecedented | bers membership which has been attained in the Legion this year is an indication.” Henry ©C. Bpengler Auxiliary unit voted to discontinue meetings through July and August owing the the heated term. Members desiring to icipate in the July Fourth celebration in the evening are requested to communicate with Mrs. C. Louise Fisk, president of the unit, 1084 Quebec place, for further detalls. i Jane A. Delano Post, No. 6, will hold its next regular meeting July 3 at 8 p.m. at 1337 K street, when delegates and alternates to the annual depart- ment convention will be elected. The convention will be held August 13, 14 and 15 at Western High School. The class in home hygiene and care of the sick, financed and sponsored by this post, completed the course June 13 and seven of the class were awarded certificates, These seven women repre- | sented seven different nationalities—Bul- | garia, Poland, Russia, Italy, Guatmala, Armenia and Denmark. A number of guests were present for the closing ex- ercises and refreshments were servd. ‘Through the courtesy of the Red Cross, Comdr. Woodzell was given the opportunity to tell over Station WOL of the work of the post in sponsoring this class. At the regular June meeting of Stuart Walcott Post, No. 10, of the American Legion, held last Tuesday evening at the Winston Hotel, J. O'C. Roberts, past commander of the post and past chef degare of the 40 and 8, was unani- mously indorsed as a candidate for com- mander of the District of Columbia Department of the Legion. Warren E. Miller, present commander of the post, was unanimously indorsed for the posi- tion of national executive committee- man from the District of Columbia. The election for these offices will be held in August at the department convention. The post went on record with refer- ence to prohibition resolution forwarded by department headquarters that it was the sense of the meeting that this mat- ter was one for decision by the indi- vidual members of the Legion, and that the American Legion as a body should not act on the proposed resolution for- | warded by ~department headquarters, A letter was read from Mrs, Elsie L. de Bruch, widow of Comdr. Henry A. Thayer, volunteering to assist members | of the post during their attendance at the national convention to be held in ‘Bmmn in October. The following were nominated as del- egates and alternates to the District of Columbia Department Convention ‘w Dele- \ th elghteenth amendment. |be held August 13, 14 and 15: | gates, Warren E. Miller, J. O'Connor | Roberts, T. N. Templeton, Fred Myers, Sam Rose and V. S. Auld; alternates, Dr. Willlam Gardner, Leo Wise, Cole- man Sachs and M. L. Kaplan, | Veterans of Foreign Wars, ‘The first meeting of the newly elected | administration will be held July 7 at 8 Em, in the board room of the District ullding. Many matters of an impor- tant constructive character affecting veterans of this and all other jurisdic- tions will be discussed and programmed. | Advices indicate wunusual interest | among the comrades in the Baltimore, 'Md, thirty-first annual encampment, and a record-breaking convention at- tendance from the District of Columbia is assured. Delegates and comrades in- | tending to visit Baltimore during the | convention are requested to make ap- plication for hotel accommodations to Past Department Comdr. Joseph F. Beattle, chairman, who has information regarding rates, etc. President Hoover and the Secretaries of War and Navy will review the en- campment parade on September 2, and the military escort to the veterans will consist of United States Cavalry from Md.; United States Marines from Quan- tico Barracks, Va.; of Coast Guard con- tingents and blue jackets from the bat- tleship Florida, which ship has been ordered by the Navy Department to Baltimore for the encampment week. Department Comdr. Thomas has ap- pointed R. C. Muschlitz of National Capital Post as patriotic instructor and Edwin F. Warren of Potomac Post as historian, vice W. Laurence Hazard and Fred C. Lucas, who were unable to offi- clate in the stated offices by reason of other duties. Appointments also were made of Harry Chrichton, Potomac Post, as aide de camp; Christian Schiebel as color sergeant, Willlam Cavanaugh and Howard W. Woerner as color guards, Edwin W. Coffee as sergeant-at-arnis, Bernard S. Bladen as bugler and Com- rade Thomas R. J. Cavanaugh as deputy chief of staff to handle all matters per- taining to the office of chief of staff Past Department Comdr. Joseph F. Beattie. ‘The department commander has an- nounced the appointment of the follow- ing as chairmen of the designated com- mittees: Relief committee, J. Allen Praether; publicity committee, Past Department Comdr. Harvey L. Miller; smoker and entertainment committee, Abe Grudd; audit and budget commit- tee, Chester A. Reich; veterans' outing committee, Frank Daly; hospital visita- tion committee, Daniel E. Campbell; poppy committee, Senior Vice Comdr. Oscar W. Hollingsworth, and armistice ball committee, Junior Vice Comds, Preston C. Wheele: As the tepresentatives of the District of Columbia Department to the Fidacs, the department commander has desig- nated Representative Paul J. Kvale of Minnesota and a member of Columbia Post and Post Comdrs. Nathan D, -Colden and Equality-Walter Reed Post and Harry J, Hooley of Front Line Post, and notification thereof has been sent to Maj. Jullus Peyser, chairman of the Fidacs’ reception committee, National Capital Post.—the regmr post tieeting was held at Pythian - g‘lre June 24. Past Department Comdr. ‘ank Lockhead, captain, U. 5. A, ad- dressed the comrades, and told expeti- ences incident to his attendance at the Fort Benning, Ga., Army School. The following delegates were elected to the National Encampment: Department Senior Vive Comdr. Oscar W, Hollings- worth, Comrades John J. Allen, E. J. Sullivan, Thomas R. J: Cavanaugh, J. F. Bird, A. A. Hoffman and C. R. Burton. At all regular meetings throughout the Bummer months the post will pro- Vide refreshments. National Capital Post Ladies’ Auxili- ary—At the regular meeting held at Pythian Temple June 24 a business ses- sion was conducted, As delegates to the Baltimore national conven the auxiliary elected Mrs. A. A, Hoffman and Mrs. N. Morana. Equality-Walter Reed Post met July 19, when the membership greeted their fellow comrade, William L. Thomas, newly elected department commander who made an address, The goet pledged its support and co-operation to the all members be present for the 4 o'clock Mildred Rock, State Vice Councilor Mrs, Ethel Burroughs and Past Councilors of The weekly. card party will be omitted Thursday :{/’nffir Fecause of the hotls department commander throughout his administration. The active member- during_absences of the chief of staff,|. rnates—Qlen. Frank T. ies, Comrade Arthur C. Fowle, Past|sions. P nt Comdr. Joseph F. Beattie, Senior Vice Comdr. John I. Spreckel- myer and Adjt. N. H. Glueck. Federal Post.—At one of the largest attended meetings of the year Monday t at the Mm-':fmm pgub a con:- apj n an out- ex-seryice meh talized at ans’ hospitals. s - am‘n Will be lu:menAuu by & commit- o e Ladies’ Au s nioF g‘m Comdr. Hollingsworth of National Capital Post ll:fi' omdr. Heise of c Post mi dresses. It i8 that a recruiting and attend- ance confest will be held under aus- plces committees lpmflw to ar- range the ils of the contest. Comrade Burden, a formier member of the post, was reinstated on transfer from Honolulu t, No. 1540, with which post he iated during & sérvice tour of duty, and several petitions for mem- hlg were recélved and one recruit was obligated. Following the business session, refreshments were served by the post Ladies’ Auxiliary. Pront Line Post—The regular post meeting was held at the Winston Hotel June 23, and the following were elected as delegates to the Baltimore national convention: Comdr. Hai . _Hooley, Comradeé Joseph B. Cardella, Past De- partment Cotdr. Harvey L. Miller, Comrade Hi F. Volkman, jr, and Comrade Willlam lrnnston, with Comrades Maurice M. Grudd, Dr. A. Victor Cercell, Floyd G. Caskey, James V. Cherico and Willlam P. Winslade as alternates. Plans have been completed for a moonlight excursion by the post July 21, and the entire Overseas Military Band, Drum and Bugle Corp is to be invited. Post Adjt. Abe Grudd, whose ill health precludes his longer continu- l'nce;( the duties as post adjutant, re- signed. Front Line Post Ladies' Auxiliary.— The auxiliary held its regular meeting last Monday night at Soidiers, Sailors |and Marines’ Club, at which time a large class of candidates was obligated. Mrs. Clay Keene Miller, chairman of the hospital committee, reported on a re- cent visit to ward H of the Naval Hos- Elm. when cigarettes, smoking to- acco and magazines were distributed among the patients. Mrs. Virginia Cercell, chairman of the ways and means committee, reported that the card party held at the home of Mrs. Lilliam Strouse, 650 East Capitol street, June 19, was A success. The next meeting of the auxiliary will be held July 14 at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines' Club, Eleventh and L streets, Overseas Military Band, Drum and Bugle Corps.—The band will take part in the citizens' joint parade incifent to the Independence y celebration. The band will meet at 7 p.m.. at Four- teenth and B streets. In order to bet- ter prepare for the coming national en- campment competition &t the thirty- first annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Baltimore, the corps will rehearse on every other Wed- nesday night at the National Guard armory (Old National Hotel). On the alternate Wednesday nights the Drum and Bugle Corps will mass with the Overseas Band at 339 Pennsylvania avenue and will go over the Baltimore Inexpen YES When at Atlantic City, you are in. vited to attend the Genetal Motors exhibit at the Steel the Pier,’ where newOakland Eight and PontiacBig Six in all body types are on display. Salesroom 14th & R. I Ave. Decatur 4800 2t q Lo o, JERMAN services at Temple Heights today. PRI S o C] o [ollo 7 lc and mwumsur bodies: Scot- tish Rite, Robert Le Bruce, Del(nl‘lf. Job's Daughters, Anacostia, Justice, Al- Old Glory Council Mrs. Ida George Rock were guests. Council Conners; Kerper and gnyx. At the last meeting of Anacostia | the the following The series will be resumed Jul 0, and will be under the auspices of Officers’ Club, all reviews particie pat ting. . The Rose Court of the Juniors will he umd_am;mmAAa ship. was to 333 by the obliga- tion of two new comrades. As delegates to the thirty-first annual encampment were elected the fell Po-;deonar. Nathan D. i Oomniu win 8, James W. T and J . 1930—PART FOUR. routine on each one of these ocea- ‘The Overseas Military Band, Drum 4nd Bugle Corps will take part in the !’u~e|-nex:'ldl.nbm—‘h d-¥ WE in Wash- ington and on the day, Sep- vmber 2, will compete in tfm National V. F. W. parade in Baltimore, to be teviewed by President Hoover. On Sep- tember 3, the National V. P. W. en- mpment'l band competitions will be eld. The bazaar and exposition for the benefit of the Overseas Military Band, Drum and Bugle Corps has been post- ned until July 3 and will continue to uly 12. It will include shows of every description. A grand archway, bril- liantly lighted, is also planned. The location for the exposition is at Thirty- fourth street and Wisconsin avenue. Comrades Oscar H. Kee and Jack Mul- lane are in charge of the arrangements committee. Practically the entire Overseas Band will go to Quantico on July 6 as mem- bers of the 20th Marines. The entire regiment has a decidedly V. F. W. color, as many of the officers and men are V. F. W. comrades. Upon returning from Quantico, Sunday morning drills for the band and drum corps will be held on July 27, August 3, 10 and 17. On August 24 a department com- mander’s review and inspection will be held preliminary to the Baltimore turn- outs. On this occasion, citations and awards will be made by Department Comdr. Thomas. Rainbow Division Veterans. ‘The lar monthly meeting of the District of Columbia Chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans, was held June 21 in the Rainbow room of the Arlington Hotel, with President Walker H. Col- ston presiding and 50 members in at- tendance. Btevenson Masson and Jack A. Clarke, from the Maryland Chapter, reported that no less than 50 members would attend the “tri-State” dinner to be held | in this city July 12, while W. B. Hitt reported that no less than 20 members of the Virginia Chapter would answer| toll call on this particular night. M. Manning Marcus, chairman of the committee in charge of the dinner, rendered a report, in which it was recommended that the date be changed to July 12, due to the fact that it is more convenient for the out-of-town members to attend on Saturday night. A special p m of entertainment is being nrmnnne’m Paul A Sebastian has belel;le designated treasurer of the com- mittee. A resolution has been forwarded from the local chapter to the national organ- ization, requesting a meeting of the executive committee before the reunion in Prance, with a view of announcing where the next convention is to be held. ‘The chapter went on record as favoring Macon, Ga., as well as pro- posing of national president. Disabled American Veterans. The District of Columbia Depart- ment, Disabled American Veterans of | the World War, last Monday morning | sponsored the placing of a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery by Dr. W. L. Kline, ‘The committee in charge included J. A, Ashi, Ralph Werner, Michael J. Hanley, junior vice commander, State Department; Charles A. Halpin, com- mander; Amos R. Davis, . Manning Marcus for the office | senior viee ! Y. W. C. A. News ‘The following girls who have regis- tered to leave tomorrow for Kamp I:'Ah- lert are: Mary Anderson, Virginia Ama- don, Evelyn Barron, Flovence Bean, Gladys Cooner, Lillian Erickson, Betty Gordon, Alice Haley, Jane Keiler, Mar- cla Lamb, Eileen 'Martin, Elizabeth O'Bryan, Virginia Rollins, Beatrice Spa-~ soff, Edith Spaulding, Esther Stockton, Margaret Watts and Janet Young. The seniors this week will be: Lu Atler, Virginia A. Patch and Minnie Kelsey Kerbey. Tennis instruction is held on the as- Pres sociation courts at Twentieth and B streets. New classes are started upon the request of three or more children. At present the following two classes for children have been scheduled and are open for enroliment: Monday and Wed- nesday at 9:45 o'clock, starting July 21 and another on Tuesday and Thurs- day, the same hour, starting on July 22. Classes for adults are scheduled as follows: Monday and Wednesday at 6:45 am. starting July 9; thesame days at 7:45 am, starting July 7; at 4:45 pm. on Monday and Wednesday, starting July 9, and 5:45 p.m. on the same days starting also on July 9. The Tuesday and Thursday classes are start- ing on July 1, 7:45 am.; 4:45 pm., and 5:45 p.m, starting on July 7. Private Instruction during the morning hours will be erranged upon request. ‘The following have become perma- nent guests at the Elizabeth Somers Residence: Ella Blease Johnston, Ma- con, Ga.; Edna May Anderson, Quincy, Il.; Hazel C. Briggs, Pensacola, F; Pauline Gwaltnye, Chatauqu Mattie Thomas, Roanoke, Vi eryn Zirbel, Montezum: ence Eastman, St. Albans, Va.; Selma Cressy, Deland, Fla.: Louise Thomas, Webb City, Mo, and Helen Keen, Keenes, Ill. The pool at 614 E street has been| uscd the past two months for work| with_erippled children, Mrs. Gertrude Hatch Winkler, trained physiotherapist, i8 teaching the children Tuesday morn- ings, Thursday afternoon and sntumayi mornings. instruction and treat- | ments are given in_groups and alsc individually. Mrs. Winkler works in close conjunction with the attending physician, who in many cases has rec- ommended these treatments. The E street, pool has a dip period | daily from 4:30 to 5:30 o'clock, except on Saturday, when the dip runs from 0 to 6 given between 5:30 and 6:30 o'clock, | o'clock. Class instruction is | 4. commander of National Capital Chap- ter, No. 2. ‘Transportation was furnished by Mrs. | Ruth Montgomery and Mrs. Florence B. Hefflebower of the American Red Cross. Colors were presented by Mrs. | Adelaide Grant, past president of the Federal Post Auxiliary, V. F. W. A fllll’fl of honor was provided by Oapt. orris Daniel of the 16th Brigade. The placing of the wreath was in accordance with the annual memorial services conducted by the national or- ‘,lnlflllnn of the Disabled American eterans of the World War. Wreaths Also were placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Boldier at Paris, Brussels, London and Rome at 11 a.m. A PAMOUS NAME, [ Qua and then there is another @ip period from 6:30 to 8 o'clock. After this dip ihere are more cl from 8 to §:30 pm. This k 18 normal adults, many of wh like to swim in warm Wwater. Special rates are given to groups of 10 or more girls or women who come together for instruction arrangements, The following guests arrived at Vaca- tion Lodge during the last week: Mrs, Preston, Miss Thurston, Mrs. Anne Coxen, Miss Bessie Hong{nw. Miss M. A. ‘Thompson, Miss Mary Mack, Mis$ Fior- ence Huettick, Miss Phellters and Miss Cl:;:“ l‘;{lck. e orence Harper was a guest for dinner at Vacation Lodge June '2‘3 Miss ton envertained a guest, Mrs. Miller, on Friday, June 27, at dinner. Mis< Duecher was hostess to Miss Myrtle Schellinger for dinner on June 25, Miss M. Florence Dunlap, director of Kamp Kahlert, announces Miss Edith M. Graham will take the position of nurse on the Kamp Kahlert staff for the Summer. Miss Graham is a gradu- ate of George Washington University. Himalayan “Race” Feared. Himalayan peasants warned members of the expedition which was prepar- Ing to scale Kanchenjunga that the top- most peaks of the great mountain range are guarded by a mysterious race, known as the Abominable Snow Men. The Snow Men have been described by nllivesm.:ho claim to have seen them, as white-skinned, ape-like figures. naked and covered with thick hurFuOn the 1929 expedition in Kanchenjunga, E. O. Shebbeare was told by his porters that they had seen the footprints of a Snow Man, but by the time he had reached the spot a snow storm had ob- literated any marks which might have been there. n Scotland. What is believed to have been a lu- minous meteor fell and exploded recent- ly on the farm of Capt. A. Manson, near Kiblean, Scotland, Mrs. Manson said that everything had been unusually calm, when a loud hissing noise was followed by a terrific crash. Flashes or light flew in all directions. Rushing to the house to protect her children ghe collapsed at the door. The arm of a painter working inside the house was paralyzed. He said the “fireball,” as it was called, locally, bufst several feet Above the ground, and a hole was made in the earth. The bursting of the as- tronomical visitor was followed by a torrential downpour of rain. 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