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NEWS OF THE CLUBS a———— The Free Lance Club meets June 12, at 8 o'clock, at Thomson Community @nter. Storles will be read by Anna S-lhewarz, Dr. Andre Beneteau, Dr. Wil- lam Barron, and Gertrude McKenzie. There will be election of officers. ‘The result of the story contest was announced at the last meeting. Amy G. Barron won first prize. The fol- lowing received honorable —mention: Gertrude McKenzie, Felix Schwarz and Dr. Willlam P. Barron. Mrs. Marion Banister, editor of the Washingtonian, was the judge of the entries. Mrs. Bar- ron, Mrs. Pool and Georgia Redway jead stories at the meeting. The stories were discussed in a round-table forum. The Gamma Chapter of the Delphian Society met at the Shoreham Hotel, with Mrs. Evelyn Bright Buckley, presi- dent, presiding, and arranged for a dinner of the Federation of Delphian Chapters of the District of Columbia, to be held at the Shoreham Hotel, June 15. The literary program, “The Egypt of Tut-ankh-Amon,” was led by Miss Julia M. Gilbert, and the following topics were presented: *‘Memphis, the Ancient,” by Miss Julia M. Gilbert; ‘‘Heliopolis, the Learned,” by Miss Emma Hoffer;"Abydos, the Holy,” by Miss Jrene C. Westerman; “Tanis, the Desertéd,” by Mrs. O. N. Fansler; The First Religious Reform- er,” by Miss Ellen G. Bulger; “The Old Order Triumphant,” by Miss Merle Patschke, and the “Delphian Traveler,” by Miss Mary C. Wolford. The subject “Thebes. the Magnificent” was pre- sented by general discussion. Ths next meeting of the Gamma Chapter will be held June 8, at the Bhoreham Hotel, at 8 o'clock. American Association of University Women.—Hikers will meet today at Foxall Station, Cabin Jchn car line, at 2:45 pm, to go through Foxall Village and vicinity. Picnic supper after the walk at the home of the leader, Mrs. Frank W. Pyle, 4414 Reservoir road. An informal tea will be held tomor- fow from 4 to 5:30 p.m. New members are Misses Georgianna Crowther, Mary E. Mayer, Mabel Morgan and Mrs. George C. Worner. The Shakespeare Society of Wash- ington.—Hamlet was voted the favorite male character and Portia received more votes than any other female char- acter at the Shakespearean banquet at the Burlington Hotel. “Hamlet” also ‘was considered Shakespeare’s greatest play and “Love's Labor Lost” his poorest. Dr. E. V. Wilcox, president of the society, presided. A talk was given by H. H. B. Meyers of the Library of Congress, who had just returned from New York. Mrs. Mabel Owens Wilcox, dramatic di- rector, gave an illustrated talk on Shakespearean costumes. Miss Carclyn Nordica Bost sang Shakespearean songs. Women's Bar Association of the Dis- trict of Columbia.—The monthly din- ner was held at the Women's City Club, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Rebecca Greathouse. Following the dinner Miss M. Pearl McCall, presi- dent, introduced Miss Katnerine R. Pike, customs attorney, as _toast- mistress. Miss Pike introduced Miss Helen Newman, secretary and librarian of the George Washington University Law School, who gave a talk on the work of & law school secretary and librarian. Dean Grace Hays Riley, vice president, and Miss Elizabeth F. Reed, corresponding secretary, newly elected officers, were introduced. Miss - Grace Whalen and Mrs. Edwina Avery entertained with a humorous skit. Miss Pike requested the members to plan to attend the meetings in Atlantic City in September of the National Associa- tion of Women Lawyers and the Amer- ican Bar Associatis The Women's Guild of American University met at Hurst Hall, on the Mrs. Peter M. An- reports. Mrs. Frederick Brown Harris, chair- man of the Nominating Committee, presented the following officers, who were unanimously elected: President, Mrs. Peter M. Anderson; vice presi- dents, Mrs. D. O. Kinsman and Mrs. Harry Woolever; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Frank Ballou; recording sec- retary, Mrs. F. C. Brindley; treasurer, Mrs. W. S. Dewhirst; assistant treas- urer, Mrs. Walter Sha historian, Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker. The com- pletion of the $5,000 scholarship fund was announced and Mrs. W. S. Dew- hirst was appointed to present the money to the trustees on commence- ment morning. Luncheon was served in the women's residence hall by the university. Soroptimist Club.—Mary Catherine Lewis, treasurer of the South Atlantic District Soroptimist Clubs, and Ethel Knight Pollard, past regional director, left Thursday on an Eastern Air Trans- port plane for New York, where they will visit clubs of the North Atlantic district. Ella Lorralne Dorsey, historian and recording secretary of the Wakefield National Memorial Association, spoke on Wakefield at the Wednesday lunch- eon meeting at the La Fayetie Hotel. ‘The Soroptimist Wakefield and Bicen- tennial Committee, of which Mary C. Lewis is chairman, featured a display of Wakefield china at the meeting. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. Emery, accompanied by Jewel Downs. Rose Place had as her guest Lois A, Schenck of Willard, N. Y.; Grace Wil- cox's guest was Hettie P. Adams; Agnes Burke's guest was Karlyn Knopp. Mar- garet Bronson, Harriet Locker and Mary Hantzman were guests of Mary Lewis. Mrs. R. Richmond of Los An- geles was a guest of Nelle Hysong: Helen Newman a guest of Helena Reed and Mrs. D. Knowlton a guest of Elsie Fitzgerald, Clifford Berryman, cartoonist, will be the speaker at the meeting June 10. ,. Takoma Yark Women's Club.—Mrs. James A. Robertson, outgoing presi- dent, was the guest of honor at a Juncheon of the club at Olney Inn June 2. Mrs. John Sipple, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs: Mrs. Virginia White Speel of the District of Columbia Federation, and Mrs. B. Peyton Whalen, president of the Montgomery County Federation, &poke. Mrs. Alexander Wetmore, in behalf of the club, presented Mrs. Robertson with carnations. Mrs. Robertson ex- pressed her thanks for their support during her administration and pre- gented the club gavel to Mrs. Frederick C. Lincoln, the incoming president. Quota Club.—Mrs. H. A. Vennema of Menominee, Mich., who is in Washing- ton for the National Convention of the Federation of Boys’ Clubs, was the guest speaker at the dinner meeting Tuesday at the Women's University Club. A group of boys from this organ- Yzation sang during the dinner. The next meeting of the club will be a luncheon June 9, at which plans for the convention will be completed. The Curley Club on Thursday eve- ing will nominate officers at the meet- ing at the Continer‘al Hotel. John L. Donnelly, president of the club, will preside, and Miss Margaret Freedman, chairman of the Entertainment Com- mittee,’ will have charge of a gerogum of entertainment that will held following the regular meeting. Members, under the direction of Jo- seph Day, chairman of the Athletic Committee, enjoyed a week end at ¥Franklin Manor Beach Memorial day. The Dramatic Club of Wesley Heights met Monday at the home of Mrs. Franklin ones on Glover driveway. Mrs. Jones was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Wesley M. Gewehr, Mrs. James Austin Stone and Mrs. Carl W. Mitmen. Directors for the coming season were ppointed as follows: Mrs. George G. &hmwy. Mrs. James Austin Stone, Mr. #Melvin D. Hildreth, Mrs. Morris ¥Ervin and Mrs. Wesley M. Gewehr; stage manager, James Austin Stone; b 4 L. | June 14 at 7:30 p.m. on the east side D. |luncheon meeting last Monday at the eléctricians, Walter A. Gawler and Mr. Stone; business manager, Charles M. Boteler. Mrs. Jones was re-elected president. ‘The committee for the consideration of plays includes Mrs. Gewehr, chair- man; Mrs. Stone, Mr. Hildreth, Mrs. Carl W. Mitman, Mr. and Mrs. David- son and Mrs. Walter A. Gawler. Cast- ing Committee consists of Mrs. Carl W. Mitman, chairman; Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Howard G. Nichols and Miss Gretchen Daniels. Costume Committee, Mrs. Whitney. Tentative dates were chosen for next season as follows: November 15, February 1 and April 15. One three-act play will be presented and two evenings three one-act plays will be given. An original Play Committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Hil- dreth was appointed with a view to presenting plays written by the players. The Child Study Club of Wesley Heights met at the home of Mrs. Charles Harmon Pardoe June 2. Mrs. James H. Dorsey of Baltimore spoke on “Rainy Day Occupations for Children.” ‘The following officers were elected Mrs, Charles Woodward, presiden Mrs. Gregor Macpherson, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Walter Davidson, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Wesley M. Gewehr, social secretary; Mrs. Henry D. Ralph, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Max J. Profit, librarian. Aloysian Club.—Miss Alice G. Kelly is contemplating arrangements for an open-air card party which will be held in the near future. The second tennis court has been completed and is open for play. The chairman of the Tennis ‘Commlttee, Miss Katherine Burns, re- | ports that the courts are proving very | popular. Arrangements to play may b> | made with Miss Burns, telephone Li: coln 5953. | | The Department of the Potomac, W. R. C.. held Memorial day exercises at | Arlington, Mrs. Addie Wheeler Hick- man, department president. presiding. Flowers were placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Spanish War Memorial and the Tomb of the Un- known soldiers of the Civil War. The department _will celebrate Flag day | of the Capitol. Rev. John C. Palmer Will offer the invocation, and music will be furnished by the Marine Band. | An_appropriate speaker will be fur- nished by the chairman, Mrs. Helen E. Temple. Burnside Corps, Woman's Relief | Corps, met at the home of Miss Ade- laide Foster, the Miramar Apartments, | Wednesday,’ with _the president, | Alice Meade, presiding. The post was represented at all Memorial activi- ties in conjunction witn the Department of the Potomac. The corps decided to give a benefit box luncheon at_the | home of Mrs. Adelia Fought, Falls| Church, Va, in the near future. ‘The next meeting will be held at the | Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club, | 1015 L street, June 10. District of Columbia Women's Demo- | cratic Education Council.—Mrs. Clara | Wright Smith presided at a meeting of | the Executive Board Tuesday evening at Democratic national headuarters. The | following committee chairmen were ap- | pointed: Miss Mae Helm, chairman of finance: Mis. Robert B. Dawkins, chair- man of program; Mrs. Lester Pollock, chairman of education; committee members, Mrs. Stewart Grayson, Miss Nina Jones and Miss Lydia Mae Fran- cis. Mrs. Charles P. Stewart was a) pointed syndicate publicity chairman; Mrs. Grattan Kerans, club publicity, and Miss Beaufort Kelley was appoint- ed sergeant at arms. The regular meeting of the council will be held June 15 at 5:30 o'clock in Rock Creek Park near Pierce Mill. Dur- | ing the Summer the picnic open-air meetings will be held. A trip will be_made July 4 to Monticello. New members reported by Mrs. Ro ert Noble were Mrs. Robert B. Daw- | kins, Mrs. Helen Montague and Miss Katie Lou McVicke | The Zonta Club met Wednesday at the Raleigh Hotel, the president, Ame- | Anncuncement has been made - by Department Athletic Officer Francis J. McDonald that the American Legion handicap golf tournament will be held June 29 at.the Beaver Dam Country Club. The entry fee will be $1.50. First prize will be the Past Department Comdr. John Lewis Smith golf trophy. There will be a dinner for the entrants in the evening at the club. The Executive Committee in charge of the exposition and fair to be held under the auspices of Central Labor Union for the benefit of the District of Columbia War Memorial, through the general chairman, Frank W. Lee, has “extended an invitation to the American Legion, through the depart- ment commander, Dr. B. C. MacNeil, to participate in a parade at 7 o'clock June 15, as a preliminary feature, The parade, to be motorized in order to ar- rive in time for appropriate cere- monies, will follew a designated route in the downtown section _through Northeast Washington to the fair | grounds. All posts of the District of Columbia Department of the American Legion will have another opportunity this year to win a national citation for com munity service work. Printed forms have been supplied by the local de- partment to the posts in order to prop- erly record the 1931 community service accomplishments. The National Amer- icanism Commission of the American Legion is particularly interested in this community service work and has released the blank forms for tabulation of this work. Two local posts receiving a national citation last year for com- munity service work were U. S. S. Jacob Jones, No. 2, and Bureau of En- graving, No. 23. ‘The District of Columbia Depart- ment of the American Legion present- ed a program of entertainment at the Red Cross Hut, Walter Reed General Hg:pltal. last Tuesday evening. Wres- tilhg and boxing matches featured the evening. The band of the Veterans of Foreign Wars furnished music for the occasion. Samuel Rose was in charge of the program. The department com- mander, with his staff, was present. All post commanders of the American Legion were invited guests. Sergt. Jasper Post, No. 13, met at ‘Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massa- chusetts avenue. Included among the new members admitted were E. J. Payne, F. W. McM. Woodrow, Leon Van Grack, James B. McLaughlin, John N. Lord, Louis C. Duncan and Talma L. Smith. Comdr. Willlam A. Kehce presided. George A. Bache, Joseph J. Malloy, Edward L. Marthill, Floyd J. Baker and Maj. Thomas J. Frailey represent- ed the post at the “get-acquainted” party at the Washington Hotel, under the auspices of the D. C. Salon, No. 14, Eight and Forty, Tue y evening, for the World War orphans of the District of Columbia. ‘Through Station WOL, Mrs. Mary B. Corwin, chairman of the Music Com- mittee of the American Legion Aux- liary of the District of Columbia, ap- pointed by national headquarters, pre- tenor, accompanied by Madelyn Pence, is dedicated to the American Legion and the American Legion Aux- iliary, honoring those who have died. The words of the song were written by Mary McMillen Robinson snd the music by Ferol Beckett, both of Long- mount, Colo, % Quentin Roosevelt Post, No. 11, Ex- ecutive Committee held its monthly University Club and was honored by the presence of Past National Comdr. THE SUNDAY STAR, lia Gude Thomas, presiding. The club was hostess to the Glee Club. of the Fort Worth, Tex., Boys’ Club, which is in Washington attending the Interna- tional Federation of Boys’ Clubs, Drew 8. Clifton, their leader, spoke. Mrs. Hoffman of Fort Worth, their accom- panist, led them in several songs. Miss Mabel V. Soner of the Friendly House Community Center, Keokuk, Iowa, also spoke. Other guests were Mrs. John Stewart and Mrs. Rounds, entertained by Miss Emma ‘1. Hahm, and Mrs. Muddiman, the guest of her daughter, Miss Anna Mu ddiman. The club will be entertained at luncheon today by Mrs. Willlam F. Gude at Winterburn Farm, Laurel, Md., in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Am;lh Gude Thomas, president of the club, The Ladies’ Guild of Kenilworth met May 27. Plans were made for the annual outing, which will be held at Chapel Point. The next meeting will be June 10, at 1:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Green, 4406 Ord street northeast. The Wheel of Progress held its last meeting of the season Monday evening at the Washington Hotel. Mrs. Mar- garet Hopkins Worrell, president, pre- sided. Officers were elected. Miss Bev- erly O'Brien, accompanied on the piano g of the Colors” on June 14— B e e ces 0! n Elks at Sylvan Theater on the Mon- ument grounds. Announcement was made that Chap- lain Howard E. Snyder is still improving at Naval Hospital and Capt. Ralph W. Alderman at Walter It:ed Hospital. First Sergt. V. L. And<rson of the 11th. Engineers, who has just returned from duty in the Canal Zone, is a pa- tient at Walter Reed Hospital. Edward Dale Freeman and H. Tudor Mo;-leu were elected members of the post. Reports were submitted by Finance Officer Lew 8. Mohler and J. J. Murphy, post adjutant. sl WASHINGTON, D. C., The regular meeting of the Hen: C. Speng{:r Unit, No. 12, Ameneg Legion Auxiliary, w held at the Thomas Circle Club Mlg 217. The pres- ident, Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, presided. The principal business was the initia- tion of new members. Those whose applications had been approved were Mrs. Maud Miller, Mrs. Catherine L. ‘Wood and Mrs. Eva Chase. Mrs, Jen- nie Knight, first vice presiden and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, reported on & recent card party. She announced a cafeteria supper at the home of the president, in_‘Tenleytown, June 20, from 5§ to by Miss Josephine Noel, sang. Amos | 6:30 Hawk read a_ group of his original poems. Miss Josephine Noel gave in-|Fa strumental solos. The Soclety of Federal Transiators met Monday evening, with Vice Presi- dent Paul Vogenitz in the chair. Chair- man B. H. Lamore of the Reclassifica- tion Committee reported he had filed with the Personnel Classification Board a memorandum, including a scale of relative difficulty of the varlous lan- guages translated and a description, in | narrative form, of work done by Fed- |eral translators in the District of Co- lumbia. Secretary Henry Nolda of Fed- eral Employes’ Union, No. 2, urged that the society furnish him with informa- tion as to the work of translators in general or of individual translators, which he might publish to counteract the misleading statements made by certain newspapers and Congressmen tending to belittle the work of Federal employes. Miss Davis extended an in- vitation from members of the Spanish- American Atheneum to attend a basket picnic at Great Falls June 13, District of Columbia_Federation of Women's Clubs.—Miss Janet Richards, dean of current events speakers, will be heard over Station WISV tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock on_the radio program sponsored by the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs. “The High Lights in the World's Wark Today” will be the subject of the talk. Mrs. Russell J. Clinchey, wife of the - | minister of Mount Pleasant Congrega- tional Church, will be the soloist. Miss Maxine Duvel, student at American University, will Be the accompanist. Miss Virginia Rand, sophomore at Syra- cuse University, will be the reader. Mrs. H. M. Hunter, radio program director, will announce. The first annual luncheon will be given at the Mayflower Hotel Wednes- day at 1 o'clock. Girls' Friendly Soclety.—Members of Epiphany Branch and their friends were guests Monday evening with Mrs. Charles W. Richardson and Mrs. Grace Berry. Rev. Alvin Lamar Wills of the Epiphany Church gave the blessing and later gave the benediction after the service. Mrs. Grace Berry con- ducted the business meeting and sev- eral of her friends gave talks. It was decided to raise funds for a memorial for Mrs. H. I. Bolton, former branch president. Corsages were pgesented to the outgoing officers, Maly Storey Pickens, Gertrude Pixton and Ruth Rawlings, and compacts to Irene Hard- ing and Virginia Slaughter for the delightful dinners they had served the branch during May. Miss Julia J. Cunningham, ~diocesan president of Maryland, was the guest of Miss Ethel Grimes, Epiphany Branch president. St. Stephen’s Branch elected officers 2s follows: Chairman, Miss Frances Sherman: vice chairman, Miss Doro- thy Milne: recording secretary, Miss Georgia Jeffries; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Robert Murray; treasurer, Miss Lucy Wright. American Legion James A. Drain, who had come to the city to make the Memorial day address at Arlington. Department Comdr. B. C. MacNeil, a member of the post, also was present. Mr. Drain gave the com- mittee some interesting information concerning American Legion activities on the Pacific Coast and in the North- west. . The committee voted to hold the June meeting of the post at the Po- tomac Boat Club June 15. The Barbe- que and Field Day Committee an- nounced that plans are being made for the outing at the Raccar Canoe Club camp on the Upper Potomac River June 20. Comdr. James H. Phillips an- nounced that the post had exceeded its membership quota and stood among the leaders of the posts of the department. Louis P. Allwine, chairman of the Bar- beque Committee, announced a meet- ing of his committee tomorrow night at the Portner Hotel. Replacement of modern stone mark- ers for the old tombstones of veterans buried in Arlington National Cemetery was advocated at a meeting of George Washington Post, No. 1, last Tuesday night at the club house, 1441 Rhode Island avenue. In connection with reports on the inspection and decorating of graves for Memorial day, Past Comdr. Wallace Streator invited attention to the con- dition of markers in Arlington Ceme- tery of veterans of the Civil War and suggested that steps be taken to have them replaced. A resolution on the subject was unanimously adopted, and coples will be sent to the War Depart- ment and to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Day Corporation advising of the action of the post. Past t! Comdr. Bernard C. McGee reported on the decorating of graves in Rock Creek Cemetery. including the grave of Past Comdr. Charles B. Hanford. Past Comdr. Howard S. Pisk, who served on cor:mittees of the Grand Army of the Republic Mcmorial Day Corporation, outlined the history of the organization and the manner in which it has functioned for the past three years. The five veteran organizations comprising the corporation under the provisions of the act of Congress incor- porating these bodies he said included the Grand Army of the Republic, United Spanish War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans of the ‘World War. The board of directors is composed of four members from each organization and from these 20 vet- erans are elected the officers. The speaker referred to the gradual dwin- dling of the ranks of the Grand Army veterans and that out of the 3,500 resid- ing in the District at one timz but 119 nmow are living. The youngest of these is Maj. Gen. John L. Clem, who is a member of George Washington Post, 80 years of age, and Maj. S. Willard Sex{on. the oldest living member, who is 102 years of age. Gen. Clem is fi mous as the “Drummer Boy of Shilo! There are but five Grand Army posts out of the 20 originally chartered in the Department of the Potomac. At his reuest this data was lncar?urlud in the records of the post for future ref- erence. Maj. F. 8. Love, who started his mill- tary carecr with the British Army in 1893, also referred to the tributes paid to his deceased comrades who rest in Arlington Cemetery, where he found British flags flying and flow<rs on their graves on Memorial day, when he at- tended the exercises in the Amphithea- ter. He related some of his army ¢x- periences, telling of his service with Lord Kitchener in the Egyptian cam- paign, the Boer War in South America and in the World War. He was wound- ed in the second battle of the Marne and was evacuated to London in 1915, later coming to the United States. The colors of the post will join the :30 pm. ‘The hospital chairman, Mrs. Roberta woett, reported that wards 10 and 11 at Walter Reed had received port-. folios with stationery marked with the seal of the American Legion Auxiliary for Mother's day, and that the weekly visits had been made. The unit par- ticipated in the services at the cathe- May 24 and the unit colors were carried by Mrs. Jennle Knight and Mrs. May D. Lightfoot. The Poppie Committee reported that 2,000 poppies were delivered to the chairman, Mrs. Killeen, and that flve wreaths were made for the graves of Mrs. Alma Dorsey and Mrs. Belt, former members, and for the graves of the sons of Mrs. Sonnemann, Mrs. Spengler and Mrs. Sheehan. The committee also made the wreaths to be placed on the Tomb of the Unknown of the Civil War and on the Tomb of the Un- known of the World War. As the regular meeting in June will be election night, the following nomi- nations were made: For president, Mrs. Jennie Knight; for first vice pres- ident, Miss Lilllan Reagon, Mrs. Frank D. Pritchard; for second vice presi- dent, Mrs. Laura S. Brennon; for ser- geant at arms, Mrs. Alma Dorsey; for chaplain, Mrs. Prank Fuller; for his- torfan, Mrs. Louise White; color- bearer, Miss Grace Sandhouse, and treasurer, Mrs. Edith M. Armstrong. Grant Smythe sang, accompanied by Mrs. Madelyn Pence. o ‘The Presidents’ Federation of the American Legion Auxiliary met Mon- day evening at the Legion headquar- ters, in the Shoreham Building. Thore present were Mrs. Joseph H. Mims, president; Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, sec- retary; Mrs. Mary B. Corwin, treas- urer; Mrs. Leon Arnold, Mrs. Carl Werthmer, Mrs. Ada Murray. The re- port of the Special Committee ap- pointed by the president to assist Wil- liam Franklin of the Flower Commit- tee of the Memorial Day Corporation was made by the chairman, Mrs. May D. Lightfoot. She said 300 Girl Scouts were furnished with lunches and 25 gallons of lemonade was by the committee. The president, Mrs. Mims, acted as the representative of the units and placed the wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknown of the Civil War and on the Tomb of World War Unknown. The federation will give & garden party to the new presidents of the units September 10. A vote of thanks was given Mrs. Joseph H. Mims for her co-operation. Victory Unit. No. 4, held its regular meeting May 29 at the Wilson Normal School, Mrs. J. Milton Dyer, first vice president, presiding. Mrs. Ferdinand Johansen was given a vote of thanks for her poppy work. Mrs. Max Levy, Mrs. Claudia Hansen and Mrs. Cather- ine Western were given a vote of thanks for their work in contributing to the success of the dinner dance on May 19. ‘The president and appointed mem- bers attended the World War orphans’ party sponsored by Salon Departmen- tal, No. 14, 8 and 40, at the Hotel Wash- ton June 2. ‘The unit passed a motion to adjourn for the months of June and July. The Bureau of Engraving and Print- ing Post held its memorial exercises in the Bureau Building last Friday. Comdr. James F. Kehoe presided, and the United States Marine Band Or- | chestra furnished the music. Among who spoke were Department Comdr. B. C. McNell, Leo A. Rover, United States district attorney: Frank J. Hogan and Director Alvin W. Hall Dr. John E. Priggs, pastor of Fifth Baptist Church, pronounced the invo- cation and blessing and Arthur 8. Wit= comb, second leader, United States Ma- rine Band, blew “Taps.” Vocal selece tions_were rendered by Bill Raymond and Fred East, assisted by Bob Gotta. The post roll call of the honored dead of the post was by Adjt. Adam Seek. A detail of post members, accompa- nied by the post colors, participated in the Memorial day parade. The post also was well represented at the Me- morial day services at Arlington, An early adjournment of the first forenoon session of the National Con- vention of the American Legion in De- troit, September 21, in such time that the sacred services of Yom Kippur may be observed was decreed by action of the National Executive Committee of the Legion, in session at national head- quarters. The resolution reads as fol- lows: “Be it resolved, That it became a duty of the American Legion 1931 National Convention Corporation, and an ex- pression of religious consideration on the part of the American to announce through the entire Legion ol tion, the press and such other mediums that the national organization should care to choose, that there will be an adjournment of the forenoon ses- sion of the national convention, Mon- day, September 21, 1931, in such time hat the sacred services of Yom Kip- pur may be observed.” La Societe des Huit Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes held a social meet- ing on Wednesday evening, with Partner Roberta Fawcett hostees. Games, cards and refreshments featured the party. Le Chapeau Carolyn Herman pre- sided at a party of World War orphans sponsored by Salon No. 14, District of Columbia, at the Hotel Washington. La Chapeau Nationale Murphy of New York extended greetings to the chil- dren in the name of La Boutique Na- tionale 8 and 40. -Distinguished guests of honor who addressed the meeting were Past National Commander of the American Legion James A. Drain; Gen, Frank T. Hines, 4dministrator of veterans affairs; Gen. P. C. Harris, national _director education war or- phans; Dr. B. C. McNeil, depart- ment commander, American n; Mrs. Janet English, Le Chapeau De- partmental of Viry 8 and 40; Grand Chef de Gare, District of Columbia, Joe V. Byrne, Col, John Thomas Tay- Jor, national vice chairman Legislative Committee, American Legion; with many post commanders and auxiliary presidents, Mrs. Joseph Mims, president of the Auxiliary Club, and wives of the distinguished guests were in attendance. La Salon Departmental in Virginia, 8 and 40, invited Salon to join with them in a Ocean View, Va. Le Demi Nationale Passe Mary K sented this salon at the Partners McIntosh, Dessez and Harper were among the guests there. On Memo- rial day Le Chapeau Herman and Partner Staub decorated graves in Arlington and last Tuesday La Chapeau Murphy, assisted by partners of Salon No. 14, placed a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. ‘The next business meeting will be held June 17 at the Hotel Washington. Vincent B. Costello Post, No. 15, met in the board room of the District Build- ing, was held to fill the office of quartermas- ter, Bugler Sergt. Arthur Thomas being elected thereto. Vice Comdr. Norman Grant announced that the - The State Historie Committee met at the Willard Hotel. Mrs. Earll, chair- man of Milestones, reported that Miss Harvey and she had visited 21 out of the 31 District milestones. Mrs. Chase, JUNE 7, 1931—PART FOUR. Capitol and decorated the statues of 14 Revolutionary patriots on May 30. ‘The junior members placed decora- tion of laurel wreaths and silk flags on each statue after a ‘William chairman of Historical and Literary|C. Rec) reported the gift of a Der'-h Buletcf of vlr..gry Chapter. on_the governors of Washington. Mrs, Wll?l‘fl. chairman of Historic Spots, submitted the merits of the fol- lowing historical visited and in- spected by Miss ty, d pa- biiss P v arvey and herself— Rosedale, Foxhall Foundry, Tudor place, the old home of Dr. Worthington, the site of thie original home of Uriah For- rest, Rock Creek Church, the site of Suter's Tavern and the last home of gnve. Balch. A general discussion fol- wed. The committee voted to mark the home of Capt. Stephen Bloomer Balch, 3302 N_stree’, as the most favorable spot of historical value available at this time. Prof. Albert B. Hart gave a talk on “George_ Washington and the Orig- inal D.-Ai R —— The Junlor and Semior Divisions of Capital Society, Children of the Amer- jcan Revolution, held the nual pa- triotic_ meeting in Statuary Hall of the ship of the post had passed the 600 mark. A oertificate of incorporation was by the officers of the post and will be filed with the recorder of 3 Comdr. Jacob N. Halper, Past Comdr. Richard A. O'Brien and Finance Officer Curtis A. Jackson, .who had bewn ap- pointed _tentatively as trustees, were elected by the unanimous vote of the to serve in that capacity for a period of on: year. ‘The following were elected to mem- bership: Thomas Dabbs, Howard M. Kerby, Henry W. Freeman, George S. Warren, E. W. Warren, Frank Daly, ‘Whitemarsh A. Murray, Robert 3 Bayne, Dr. Percy B. Walton, Hampton H. Tansill, Thomas L. Somerville, Alfred R. Thornet, J. Francis Moore, Dr. James G. , Earl A. Anthonson, Isidor Semskar, Richard M. Phelps, Howard Blevins, Crawford J. Smith, Gerald Campbell, and Louis B. Fiora. U. 8. 8. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2, will meet tomorrow evening at the Thomas Circle Club. There will be initiation of new members and observance of d";‘he June meeting of the advisory council was held at the home of the Americanism officer, Kate K. Briggs. On June 14, at 8 p.m., Flag day exer- cises will be conducted by the Elks at the Sylvan Theater. An invitation has been exteonded to_this post to attend. Athletic Officer Hart is forming a new class in swimming lessons. It will ex- tend over a period of four weeks. Fiag | L.| to_Congress, ey, Alan Warfleld, Van Grunwell, jr.; Constance Kramer and Mary Darnaby Scott. ‘The bust of George Washington in the rotunda was decorated ith flag and wreath by the honor guest, the national president, of the C. A. R, at the request of the Junior president, 'rrII‘mble Sawtelle. new parade flag was presented tn the Capital Society by the president, Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle. Alan Warfield acted as color bearer, with Willlam Lansford and Willlam Cox, jr., as right.and left guards, in i Pttt bt o oo ute y rt, Lane Mickey. Trimble Sawtelle presided and recited ;":rho American Creed”; Margar er, Junior Di “Our Flag of Liberty,” and Capital Soclety’s prayer for the Children of the American Revo- lution was given by Hamilton Coit. Mary Darnaby Scott, recording secre- tary of the Senior Division, sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” ‘Trimble Sawtelle will give the “Salute to the Flag” and recite “The American El'eed" and iliton Coit will play ‘Assembly Call” and “Taps” on his ugle over WJSV June 15 at 10:30 o'clock as part of the Flag day pro- gram to be broadcast by Mrs. Sawtelle. as chairman of the Flag Committee of the District of Columbia Federation of ‘Women's Clubs. The Army and Navy Soclety, Chil- dren of the American Revolution, will hold its last regular meeting June 13 at 8 o'clock with Miss ith Gram, 1750 Lamont street. The report for the past year given at the convention in April by the junior president, Ray Melville Clarke, delegate will be read. Five new members were recently ad- mitted to the society. These five are: Joyce and Roy 8. Geiger, jr.. Anne Leary, Beverly Anne Dasher, Fort Hoyle, Md.. and Marie Medora Shores. ‘The Charity Committee will arrange to take groups of children between ages of 5 and 10 years who lkave no means of vacation away from the city this Summer, for outings to the on one day of each week during July Anil‘ August. embers who can prepare scrap books this Summer are asked to have them ready to send to children’s wards in_heapitals where needed. The D. A. R. Memorial Library at parks | fund for taking moving pictures of D.| Re-elected with the work of the Sons and ters Committee will be held at the of Mrs. Edward N. Dingley, 371 ingston street, the afternoon and ning of June 22. The sannual dinner dance will be held at the Congressional Country Club June 20. jv- Gold Star Mothers The two busest weeks in the year for the American Gold Star Mothers are Armistice week and Memorial week. This year the activities incided par- ticipation in th> following ceremonies: The massing of colors at St. Albans, when Mrs, Catherine Barrick acted as flagbearer and Mrs. E. M. H. Guedry carried the banner for the organization; on May 29 the Mothers directed the decoration of the Sixteenth street. me- morial trees, with Troop 39 of the Boy Scouts, under Capt. King, assisting: | May 30 the entire day was taken up by the ceremonies at Arlington and the “trewing of flowers on their own graves -2d those of out of town members “hose sons sleep their last sleep close to_the resting place of the Unknown. ‘The national president, Mrs. George | Gordon Seihold, placed the floral star | on the tomb of the Unknown and First MRS. EDNA K. GASCH, ‘Who was re-elected regent of Constitu- ton Chapter, D. A. R. for 1931, is national State trustee of the Soropti- | mist Club and vice president of the| League of American Pen Women. | — | Constitution Hall will remain open thrcugh Summer except for Saturday | afternoons in July and August. | Maj. L'Enfant Chapter honored the | memory of Pierre Charies L'Enfant on | Memorial day. Mrs. Edward G. Wright, chaplain, placed crossed palms and | white carnations tied with the national | colors of the United States and France on the tomb of Maj. L'Enfant in Ar- lington National Cemetery. Assisting her were the regent, Miss Margaret I. Fraser, and Mrs. Helen M. Fraser and | Mrs. Sarah K. Frizell, chaplain of Col. John Washington Chapter, D. A. R. Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter met | June 2 at the home of Miss Roberta | Galloway, regent, Takoma Park, Md.| Arrangements are being completed by | Mrs. C. E. Emig for placing a marker on the grave of Mrs. Bertrand E. Trenis. Pictures reveiwed by the Better Films Committee were discussed by Mrs. C. J. McGuire; also the establishment of a A. R. events. The names of Misses | Mary F. Woife, Virginia McLaughlin and Jean Meloy were presented for membershipaby Miss Catherline Cald- well, and she also announced that Miss Maxine Duval had become a member. A benefit card party in connecson GRARAM PROSPERITY SiIx Vice President Mrs. Mary K. Killeen represented the organization at the Civil War Tomb. A large delegation of Mothers occu- pied a box during the services in the amphitheater, moving in a body after | the services to the box occupied by the Gold Star Mothers from Baltimore, where greetings were exchanged. On Monday at 9 am. a large gather- ing followed the flag and banner to Union Station to bid bon voyage to the national president. who made the initial step in her pilgrimage to France, ac- companied by her husband, George G. Seibold, an honorary member of the organization. The voyage of these parents has a special significance, for their son, Lieut. George Vaughn Seibold, is numbered among the unidentified heroes of the Air Service of the World War. Not only the Mothers from this organi- zation, but those from other patriotic societies were in the gathering that marched from the station to train, the flag being carried by Mrs. Barrick, while the banner was borne by Mrs. W. L. Mecks. They sailed Wednesday on the U. S.'S. Roosevelt. The organization held its regular meeting Tuesday at the Hamilton Ho- tel. Mrs. Mary K. Killeen, first vice president, occupied the chair. Seven new members were enrolled, Mrs. Mary A. Ryan of Rockland, Mass.; Mrs. Lula Christian Thomas, Price, Utah; Mrs. Jennie E. Durkee of Onsted, Mich,, and Mrs. Mary C. O'Reilly of Staten Island. N. Y. Lewis C. Brown of Jackson, Mich.; Arthur L. Richmond of Jackson, Mich, and W. F. Muck of Onsted, Mich., were admitted into hon- orary membership. 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