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NEWS OF THE CLUBS ‘Woman’s Relief Corps.—Mrs. Addie Wheeler Hickman, department presi- dent, will entertain her staff officers at her home, 644 Fifth street north- east, January 27. The Department of the Potomac, Weman's Relief Corps, will open its annual convention February 2 in Pythian Temple at 7:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served at the Burlington Hotel st 1 pm. in honor of the national president, Mrs. Annie Poole Atwood. The evening of February 3 a banquet will be held at the Burlington Hotel at % o'clock in honor of the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Re- public, S8amuel P. Towne. The instal- lation of new officers will take place in Pythian Temple February 5 at 8 p.m. ‘Woman's Auxiliary of the Craftsman Club met at the Thomas Circle Club Tuesday evening. The retiring presi- dent, Lewetta Cox, was presented with a gift from the club. The new officers were installed, as follows: President, M. Noreta Reed; first vice president, Frances Shirley; second vice president, Amanda Robette; secretary, Marion Graham; treasurer, G. Ina Aldrich; marshal, Caryl Mec- Creery; warder, Flora Taylor, and planist, Mary L. di Petta. The next meeting will be held Febru- ary 16. American Assogiation of University Women.—The regular tea will be held tomorrow at 4 pm Miss Caroline Huston Thompson, graduate of Bryn Mawr, 1931, will speak on “TheYounger Generation at Geneva.” Mrs. J. Austin Stone will be hostess. At 8 p.m. the study group in history and study of sculpture will be led by Miss Leila Mechlin of the Institute of Fine Arts. The study group in adolescent educa- | tion will be led at 8 p.m. Tuesday by Miss Harriet H. Ahlers. The bock review .section will hear Mrs. George H. Genzmer talk on *Johnathan Gentry,” by Mark Van oren, and Mrs. Carlos B. Mirick, editor of Star Dust, on “Poetry Journals %of Today,” Thursday at 11 am. At the Phillips Memorial Gallery, 1600 frwenty-first street, Thursday at 8 p.m., enother discussion of modern art will e led by Allen Tucker. His subject awill be “The Study of Painting.” Coffee will be served in the lounge on | #¥Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 o'clock. The District of Columbia American ®en Women will bold a business meet- ing tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Vic- “toria Faber Stevenson, chairman, fea- ture article evening, will talk on “The Historical Feature Article,” Tuesday at | 8 o'clock. Mme. Felian Garzia, chairman, les icauseries francaises, announces her subject, “Modern French Poetry,” for Wednesday at 4:30 pm. The reception in hoflor of Mrs. Rus- #ell William Magna will be held in the studio January 29, at 8:30 o'clock. The exhibit of water colors and {pastels by Mrs. Mary Doolittle Dawson will remain on the walls for another week. Mrs. Dawson's paintings are re- ceiving many favorable comments. Peabody, Hilton, Carbery Club.—At| the last meeting Miss Story of the As- sociated Charities spoke. Don Riley | end James Sturgis sang. Harold King| rendered solos. Mrs, Wood read the state president’s message, which closed with the motto, Mr. Haycock, assistant superintendent of schools, and Miss R. | R. Patterson, & member of the club, | spoke. | The club voted to indorse the Capper bill. Twenticth Century Club—The liter- ary section will meet tomorrow ‘at 8 m. at the home of Mrs. Charles J. HBrand, 1661 Crescent place. The pro- gram will be in charge of Mrs. George R. Putnam, chairman of the section, who will review briefly the outstanding Scandinavian books. Mrs. Lyman B. Ewormstedt will revlew “Lacemake Jeckholm Has an Idea,” translated ¥rom the Swedish, and Mrs. Paul Scharf | will review “The Wild Orchid” by Sigrid Yndset. Mrs. George F: Bowerman will Bpeak on noteworthy books of the year. For guest reservations call Mrs. John- §ton B. Campbell, Cleveland 1627. The nature section, Mrs. Leo D. Miner, chairman, will hold an indoor | meeting at the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday | st 3 pm, when members and guests | will relate experiences of interest to| Iature lovers. The executive board will meet Thurs- ay at 11 a.m, at the Y. W. C. A. Takoma Park Women's Club—The | Brt department met at the home of Mrs. James A. Robertson, 54 Flower | jvenue, January 14. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Byron M. Coon, Mrs. Albert | ¥F. Lingle, Mis. John R. Scott, Mrs. G. | Franklin Wisner, Mrs. L. V. Lampson, Mrs. E. Horace Siegler and Mrs. Charles | *C. Miller. Luncheon was served to| @bout 50 members and guests. Mrs.| ICharles G. Abbott, wife of Dr. Charles G. Abbott, secretary of the Smithsonian titution, told of her recent trip oad. A meeting of the exeutive board was held at the home of Mrs. Charles W. Thompson, 227 Ethan Allen avenue, {January 15, Luncheon was served, fol- fowed by the business meeting. Four pnew members were acgepted for mem- bership—Mrs. Joseph B. Allen, Mrs Jarcourt Lee Stevenson, Mrs. William Allard and Mrs. Maulsby W. Blackman 'Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Frank F. Zuncal and Mrs. W. H. Walker. The garden department met at the thome of Mrs. A. H. Carleton, 7415 Blair yoad, January 18. Plans were made for gthe planting of & Washington thorn on the grounds of the Takoma Branch Library on February 2. This is to be fcarried out by the club as its part in the Bicentennial Celebration. A committee | was appointed to take charge of the ar- Tangements—Mrs. Ernest L. Crandall {(chairman), Mrs, C. B. Smith and Mrs. Blond Burdett The drama department will meet at the home of Mrs. Paul W. Burk, 524 ¥ern place, January 27, at 8 o'clock. | Miss Constance Brown of the Schocl of Education of George Washington Ur versity will discuss “The Development of the Physical Stage.” Mabel Owens Wilcox will entertain with Shakespea- yean readings The Reta Barrett Circle, Florence Crittenton Mission, will hold a silver tea February 12 at the residence of Mrs. L. B. Burdette, Piney Branch road, | Takoma, Md., from 2 to 5. A program of m: will be rendered. The Gamma Chapter, National Drl—‘ phian Society, will meet tomorrow at 8 m. at the Shoreham Hotel. Mrs. Eve- yn Bright Buckley, president, will preside The literary program, “Rome of the ‘Brave Days of Old,” will be discussed | y the leader, Mrs. O. N. Fansler. The general theme will be “The National Character and the Which Shaped Rome's Career.” Ap- pr mate dates, 1000 to 264 B.C. “The Delphian Traveler” will be presented by Mrs. Evelyn Haller. Topics to be reported: “Anclent Ttaly,” by Mrs. Jessie Krause; “Begin- nings of the Eternal City,” by Miss Merle Patschke; “Legends of Ancient Rome,” by Mrs. Sears; “Rome's Herit- age From the Days of Kings,” by Mrs. " Emerson Snyder; “First Appearance of the Common People as & Political Power,” by Miss Irene Westerman; “Rome's First Conquests,” by Miss Kathryn Wood; “Early Roman Ideals,” By Mrs. Pearl Friede; “The Winning of Italy,” by Mrs. Leroy Elliott, and “Cur- ! rent Events,” by Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson. The Washington League for the Hard of Hearing, 826 Connecticut avenue, held a benefit card party yesterday at the Rochambeau. The free classes in 1ip reading held in connection with the | <! of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital are maki progress and new members are joining. The Jeague also has invited these members to visit the Monday evening classes at the league rooms, 8o that all members may meet them and extend & personal graeting. Ditworth Woman's Olub—The edu- i cational section will meet at the home of Mrs, Frank Stuart, 4210 New Hamp- shire avenue, tomorrow at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Oscar Nelson will read a paper on “Interesting Places in Washington.” A card party will be held both after- noon and evening January 29 in Joppa Lodge Hall, 4209 9th street. The DeMa Sigma Delphian Chapter of the Delphian Society met January 18 at the Shoreham Hotel. The vice pres- ident, Mrs. Theodore Sloat, presided. Mrs. L. M. Fuller led the literary pro- gram. The subject was “Hebrew Liter- ature” Mrs. John P. Evans gave the summary of the last meeting on “The Formation of the Hebrew Nation.” Mrs, R. Page Irving presented the Delphian traveler. Mrs. Charles Bassett's topic was “Storles of Social Life”; Mrs. Harry C. James spoke on ‘“Hebrew Poetry'; Mrs. J. B. Boyd, “Wisdom Literature, Wisdom Described and Wisdom Drama- tized”; Mrs. F. W. Braden, “The Song of Songs,” and “The Message of the Prophets” wes given by the leader. The next meeting will be February 1 at 10 am. in the Shoreham Hotel, with Mrs. Pinckney J. Harman as leader. | | . The District of Columbia Society of | the Daughters of 1812 met at national | headquarters, 1461 Rhode Island im'enue. January 14, the president, | Mrs. Eima Ray Saul, presiding. Mrs. M. B. Kistler, former chaplain of the | society, who has been prevented from i | attending because of iliness, was wel- | comed. A real daughter present was | Mrs. Clara J. Dowling. A message | from another real daughter, Mrs. Asa | Hazelton, who is nearing her 101st birthday anniversary, was received. The annual card party will be held under the direction of Miss Annie Michel Alexander at the Playhouse, 1814 N street, the afternoon of February 13. There was discussion regarding the “hunger marchers,” who invade the Capital from time to time, and Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker was instructed to write to the District Commissioners protesting in the name of the soclety | against the feeding and housing of any | more of these marchers. The society feels that any funds available in Wash- ington should be used for local unem- ployed. Mrs. Samuel Polkinghorn, vice presi- dent, told of her interest in the preservation of the Francis Scott Key house in Georgetown. She was re- quested to send a letter to Col. U. 8. Grant, 3d, inquiring what is being done to preserve this historic house, and ask- | ing in what way the society might help. | Theodore T. Belote, curator, Division of History of the National Museum, spoke on the defense of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Tea was served. The hostesses were Mrs. Clement W. Sheriff, Mrs. John M. Gleissner, Mrs. W. G. Sears, Mrs. Thomas Worthington Cooke and Mrs. Frank P. Stone. Lincoln W. R. C. met at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club, 1015 L street, ‘Tuesda: The following officers were installed: Mrs. Cora L. Manoly, presi- dent; Mrs. Myrtle Buckles, senior vice president; Mrs. Annie E. Britt, junior vice president; Mrs. Marion Lewis, chaplain; Mrs. Ethel Grimes, secretary; Mrs. Mary Bowen, treasurer; Mrs. Jes- sie Dice and Mrs. Alice Mae Stone, out- side guards; Miss Ruth Seott, Mrs. Fannie Thomas, Mrs. Catherine Scott and Mrs. Nannie Campbell, coloy bear- ers. Mrs. Ethel Grimes, department in- stalling officer, was assisted by Past National and Department President Mrs. | Delia O'Brien and Past President Mrs. Alice Meade. Installing color bearers were Mrs, Caroline Burrows, Mrs. Sarah McMiller, Mrs. Margaret Marsh and Mrs. Etta Moore. Mrs. Mary E. Bowen, | past president, presented the retiring president, Mrs. Carrie Doyle, with a past president’s jewel. Mrs. Doyle pre- sented the retiring officers with gifts. Mrs. Manoly introduced Comrades God- frey and Willlam Dorsey, who gave a reading. Addresses were made by De- partment. and National Officer Mrs. Louise Watson, Senifor Vice President Mrs. Delia O'Brien, Mrs. Alice Meade, Past President Mrs. Margaret Marsh, Mrs. Gussie Palmer; Mrs. Nan Stalley, president of Daughters of Union Vet- erans; Mrs. May Howard, president of Burnside Corps; J. F. Hawck, past com- mander of Cushing Auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans; Mrs. Alice Burke, Mrs. Mary Bowen, Mrs. Marion Lewis, Mrs. Fannie Deitrich and Mrs. Eila Stiene. Letters of regret were sen' from Past Comdr. Frank Young, Coii-de J. E. Hamilton and Comrade Frederick Short- sleeves. Flowers were presented to in- stalling and new officers by Mrs. Ma- noly. Solos were rendered by Mrs, Cath- erine Hines, accompanied by Ludwig E. Manoly, supervisor of instrumental music of pul schools of the District of Columbia. Miss Doris Young and Miss Helen Young, accompanied by their motter, rendered songs. The next meeting will be held at 1015 L street February 1 The Excelsior Literary Club met | Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. | | Charlotte Beaver, 4104 Harrison street, | with the president, Mrs. Beaver, in the | chair. The program subject was “The | Military Life of George Washington.” The paper of the afternoon was given by Mrs. Viola Deaton. The next meeting will be held Feb- | ruary 2 at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. | D. J. Donovan, 2924 Courtland place. Department Potomac, G. A. R.—The committee named to arrange the pro- gram of exercises commemorating the d birthday of Abraham Lincoln has ured the services of Rev. Mr. Stock- ey for the invocation and benediction, the United States Marine Band, a bugler for the assembly call and_color bearers from the Women's Relief | Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., Daugh- | ters of Union Veterans and the aux- iliaries to the Sons of Veterans as a color escort to Chief Color Sergt. of the Department Percy Parker, and the color guard. Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, grandson of Gen. Grant, will recite Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Mrs. Gertrude Lyons will sing. Dr. Adelbert A. Taylor will read the American Creed, by William Tyler | Page. The president of the Women's Relief Corps will give the salute and pledge to the Flag. The commander of the G. A. R. will introduce the speakers and the Sons of Veterans will act as ushers. Women's Clubs.— ecutive secretary to Federation of George Hastings, ex President Hoover, will be the guest speaker at the meeting tomorrow morning at the Roosevelt Hotel. “Child Welfare” will be the subject of the talk. Miss Irma Lackey, principal of the Dennison Vocational School, will also be a guest and will give a short talk on the needs and problems of the school. Miss Mary Apple, contralto, will give a group of songs. Mrs. Wil- liam T. Reed also will give a group of vocal selections. Mrs. J. Harry Cun- National Customs | ningham. chairman of the Division of | Music, will be the accompanist. The afternoon session will be given over to reports of chairmen, club presidents, |and a report of the board meeting of | the General Federation of Women's Clubs, recently held at federation | headquarters. Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt | will preside. Miss Lydia Burklin, director of | Priendship House, will speak on the | work there. Miss Jessie Olin, director of music, formerly with the Civic Mu- sic Association of Chicago, will speak on the musical activities of Friendship | House since October, One of the young singers of the settlement will givo a group of songs over Station WJSV tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock on the program sponsored by the federation. Mrs. H. M. Hunter will announce. Mrs. Hugh Bradford, president of the Natlonal Congress of Parents and Teachers, will be the speaker Priday morning at 10:45 o'clock, over Station WMAL, on the “Among Women" pro- gram sponsored by the federation. Mrs. Helen Hunter, chairman of radio program, will present the speaker. tly Burnside Woman's Rellef recent held its installation at the Soldi Sailors Marines’ Club. The officers were by the THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JANUARY 24 1932—PART TWO. stalling officer, Mrs. Ethel Grimes; pres- ident, Miss Mary Howarth; junior vice president, Miss Prieda Frederick; chap- lain, Miss Sarah McMonegal; treasurer (re-elected), Mrs. Delia L. O'Brien; conductor {re-elected), Mrs. Rosalie Shelton; guard, Mrs. Rose Pennell; pa- triotic instructor, Mrs. Alice Stine; sec- retary, Miss Jennie Hamiltom; musi- cian, Miss Adelaide Foster;sassistant conductor, Mrs. Alice Meade; @ssistant guard, Mrs. Nettie Lyons; color bearers, Miss Lucy Sullivan, Miss Loretta Kelly, Mrs. Grace Carter and Mrs. Margaret Phillips. » The retiring president, Mrs. Alice Meade, was presented with a badge of gold, the insignia of the order. The L. O'Brien. Burnside also presented the past secretary, Miss Jennie Hamilton, & beaded bag. Mrs. Meade presented her staff of past officers with gifts. The Sodality Union Literary Club held two meetings this month. The D. A. R. ACTIVITIES Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter held its January meeting at Tilden Gardens. Hostesses were Mrs. Catherine Estlow, Miss Frances Wilson and Miss Caro Stillwell. The regent, Mrs. Roberta B. Galloway Cook, presided. Mrs. John D. Sherman, member of the George Washington Bicentennial Committee, was the guest of honor and speaker. Miss Dorothy Ellis, chapter historian, presentation was made by Mrs. Delia | reported the dedication of a marker on | the grave of Harriet Bridges Hyer at Oak Hill Cemetery. Alternates were chosen for the com- ing national convention. The Louisa Adams Chapter held its annual party at the Hay-Adams House. first was January 8, at 46 I street, when | The chapter planned the budget for cluding Americanism, Mrs. Wagner, and Library, Mrs. Howard. Miss Linda Nanee has been appointed an usher at the presentation of the “Return of Washington,” to be given at Memorial Continental Hall. the Children of the American Revelu- tion met January 19.'Mrs. James Henry Harper, State director, reported at- tending the meeting of the national | board. ~ An appeal was made for contri- | butions to the Harriet M. Lothrop building fund, Tamassee School and Ellis Island. | It was announced the District of Co- | umbia Children of the American Revo- cleties in a celebration, to be held at the Washington Monument February The District of Columbia Board of lution will join with other patriotic so- | Rev. Michael F. Fitzpatrick, rector of Gonzaga College, addressed the members, Rev. John J. Coady continued h lectures Friday evening on church his- tory. Miss Helen M. Anthony, vice chafrman of the club, presided at the meetings. The meetings, which 7are open to the public, are held at 46 I street, at 8:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. Women’s City Club.—The tea this afternoon has been arranged by the Membership Committee in honor of the newly elected member, Miss Maud Douglas. Emile Simon, cellist of the National Symphony Orchestra, will give a recital. The class in Old Testament literature, Ellis Meredith, chairman, meets Tues- day at 3 o'clock. George A. Benson of the Minneapolis Journal will address the current events section Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. The junior section, Mrs. George J. Adams, jr., chairman, will give a pajama party Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded, entertainment fur- nished and refreshments served. Society of Mayflower Descendants.— The board of assistants met Monday evening, when they were entertained at the home of the governor, Freder- ick W. Newcombe, 3214 Porter street. Committees were appointed and a _pro- gram of activities was discussed. Plans were made for the next meeting, Feb- ruary 16, when a vote will be taken on the adoption or rejection of a pro- posed amendment to the constitution. The Cleveland Park Club's benefit evening bridge party of last week, un- der the direction of Mrs. Norwood, was reported a financial success. At the Tuesday evening meeting, H L. West, formerly a commissioner of the District of Columbia, was the guest speaker. His subject, ‘“The Growth of Federal Power.” Mrs, Wal- lington and Mrs. Baukhage were the hostesses. The guest entertainers next Tues- day will be a group of the Columbia Players. They wilF present one act from “Lady Windermere's Fan.” The hostesses will be Mrs, Jones, Mrs, Mc- Cook and Mrs. Fairbanks. The University of Michigan Men’s Club will hold its annual banquet Jan- uary 23 at the Mayflower Hotel. The dean of Princeton University, Prof. Christian F. Gauss, will speak on “Un- dergraduates Under the Depression”; Maj. Gen. James E. Fechet, U. S. A, retired, former chief of the Army Air Corps, on “National Defense,” and Rep- resentative Carl E. Mapes of Michigan on “The Fiscal Relations Between the Federal and District Governments.” The Park View Women’s Club met at the home of Mrs. Theron Brooks, 3302 Park place. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Robbins, Mrs. Gutridge, Mrs. Naylor and Mrs. Lingamfelter. The president, Mrs. P. B. Ashburn, presided. Mrs. L. E. Murray, literary chair- man, announced a meeting of her com- mittee at the home of Mrs. Fred S. Walker, 760 Rock Creek Church road, the evening of January 26. The book to be reviewed is the Pulitzer Prize novel, “Years of Grace.” There will be vocal selections by Mrs. W. Wagner and readings by Miss Augusta Machen. The bridge section, Mrs. L. Standish, chairman, met with Mrs, Maurice Smith, 415 Madison street, Tuesday afternoon. The Art Committee, Mrs, Fred 8. ‘Walker chairman, held a luncheon Thursday, followed by a trip to the Phillips Gallery. Mrs. Ellis Logan was the guest of honor. Mrs. George Russell, philanthropic chairman, suggested that the club set aside the first Monday in each month, on which day a group would visit the work rooms of the Instructlve Visiting Nurses' Association to assist in any work needed. It was decided to carry out this plan. A contribution was also voted to the work of the Community Chest and other propects arranged, in order to be as helpful as possible dur- ing the present unemployment situa- tion. A speaker from the Community Chest and readings by Miss Cole and Miss Prettyman were on the program. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Edward Clarke the evening of February 9, and will be the Bicentennial celebration of the club. The University of Michigan Alumnae Club will hold its annual business meet- ing tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Y. W. C. A. There will be a dinner and election of officers. Curley Club. — Arrangements have been completed for a card party, at the Continental Hotel January 29, at 8:30 p.m. A meeting was held January 14, when arrangements were completed for the presentation of a Lenten drama, “On the Third Day,” the latter part of Lent for the benefit of the scholarship fund of the club. Joseph McGarvey, chair- man of the Dramatic Committee, an- nounced that an effort will be made to present the drama for several outlying parishes previous to the Easter season. Roland J. Hyland, president, presided. Those taking part in the en- tertainment inciuded Albert Ma- schauer, John Hart, Arthur McGreevy, Rudolph Moeller and Frank Major. Re- freshments and dancing completed the entertainment. A dance was given January 16, at the Continental Hotel. Francis A. McCann, chairman of the honorary membership committee, en- tertained members of the executive committee at his residence, 1102 Eighth street northwest, Thursday evening. The Elmira College Club of Washing- ton met at the home of Mrs. Charles W. Rippey, in Friendship Heights, when plans were made for a card party, to be held in February, at the home of the treasurer, Mrs. Paul Benjamin, in Bethesda. Mrs. Clinton O. Ward, president, expects to attend the seventh annual alumnae council meeting, to be held at the college, in Elmira, N. Y., the last week in Pebruary. The National Capital Chapter of the Delphian Society met at Jelleff’s Little Theater Wednesday, with the Presi- | dent, Mrs. P. F. Law, presiding. Mrs. | Jones, of Portland, Me., and Mrs. Powell, of this city, were guests. The program was presented under the leadership of Mrs. L. W. Francis. Those taking part were: Mrs. Ethel G. Car- penter, Mrs. Albert M. Day, Mrs. Ruth Snodgrass, Mrs, F. B. Olcott, Arabelle Norton, Mrs. Grant Barnhart, Mrs. Ida Tuve and Mrs. R. M. Kelly. | | and exhibited pictures from the Con- gressional Library. The resume was given by the president and Mrs. E. Wade Ball reviewed current art. The meeting adjourned. The next meet- ‘ng will be held January 27th follow- ing which the members will proceed on a conducted tour of the Corcoran Art Gallery. dressed by Representative Lozier of Missouri on “The Evolution of Govern- ment Through the Ages” at the last meeting, held in the Washingten Club, Mme. Skalicky, a protege of Mme. Emmy Destinn, gave a program of Czechosloval tume, accompanied by Kurt Hetzel, the year, including Chapter House Carr | Creek School and money to care for the milestone that marks the original boundaries of the District. Miss Ella Harlie entertained with selections. Miss Catherine Watkins, regent, was the offi- cial hostess for the event. The guest: of the evening were Mrs. Howard Hodg: kins, Miss Mae Helm and Miss Mabel F. Strider. Maj. L’Enfant Chapter held its Jan uary business meeting at the home of the regent, Miss Margaret I. Fraser. The main business was the revision of the budget as accepted in October. The few changes mede were the result of the reports of chapter chairmen from State Committee meetings. ‘The following notices were made: February 1, 8:30 pm. opening mass meeting of the Seventh Women's Pa- triotic Conference on National Defense, Constitution Hall; February 2 and 3, all-day business meetings of the con- ference in Memorial Continental Hall; members are welcome; February 3, 8:15 pm., in Memorial Continental Hall, a play, “The Return to Mount Vernon of Washington,” and a costume play from very early Colonial times to the very latest of today. The chapter observed guest night last Wednesday at the Washington Club, when Maj. James E. Fechet, re- tired, United States Army Air Corps, was the principal speaker. Music was furnished by a section of the Army Band. The hostesses were: Miss Margaret I. Fraser, regent; Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, Mrs. Edward C. Wright, Miss Elizabeth F. Molster, Miss Helen E. Bliss, Miss Emma Glover, Mrs. Arthur W. Hark- ness, Miss Margaret A. Bloomfield and Mrs. Albert N. Baggs. Mary Bartlett Chapter met at the Hay-Adams House January 15, with the regent, Mrs. Frederick W. Ashley, pre- siding. Addresses were given by Miss Harvey, State historian, and Miss Ra- mona Newman, in charge of the D. A. R. Magazine publicity. ‘The following were elected alternates for the congress to be held in April: Miss E. Beall Gott, Mrs. Eugene O. Hopkins, Miss Clara B. Hadley, Miss Mary L. Hadley, Mrs. Clay L. Jennison, Mrs. Ellis Logan, Mrs. A. J. Maxwell, Mrs. H. P. Simpson, Mrs. Arthur Wil- liams, jr., and Mrs. H. C. Young. The Junior Division of Capital So- ciety, Children of the American Revo- lution, met January 16 in the home of the president, Mrs. Henry Fenno Saw- telle, 6200 Connecticut avenue, with Miss Augusta Kauffman, junior presi- dent, presiding. There was unanimous vote that the juniors assist the seniors in the annual silver tea to be held by Capital Society next month, and on account of the Bicentennial it was de- cided to make it a costume affair. The following officers were elected: Junior president, Augusta Kauffman; vice presidents, Mildred Sherman, Sallie Steele and Elizabeth Cockerille; corre- sponding secretary, Barbara Bullard; recording secretary, Lovira Shedd; treasurer, Katharine Kingman; chap- lain, Margaret Miller; historian, Van | Gunwell; color bearer, Elgin Scott, with | Richard Griswold and Harriet and Jane Hulfish as guards. Mrs. Sawtelle presented the names of | seven applicants for membership. i Matthew Trimble Sawtelle, junior president of the senior division, gave instruction in dancing the Capital So- clety minuet. Mrs. Sawtelle was as- sisted by her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle, in serving refreshments. The Katherine Montgomery Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Joseph W. Hiscox and daughter, Miss Nellle His- | cox, 3414 Twentieth street northeast. The regent, Mrs. Charles J. Newhard, presided. Reports were given on State committees—Historical, Better Films, | Constitution Hall and Girl Home Mak- ers. A card was read from Mrs. Blanche Perkins of Ellis Island, thanking the chapter for a fine box of material. The regent reported the permanent fund of $100 was now completed. A $50 schol- arship was voted to Kate Duncan Smith School, in Alabama. Mrs. Willlam B. |22 at 3 pm. Mrs. Emig reported she had drafted an inscription for a marker to be placed on a tree in Potomac Park commem- | | orating the Bicentennial. The dedica- ion ceremony will take place April 18. Mrs. Arentz, national president, told | of plans for the national convention in | April. | home of Mrs. Clifton Clark, who had as her assisting hostesses Mrs. Hardi- son, Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Wilson Hooff. The regent, Miss Lillian Cheno- weth, presided. The following reported: | Americanism, Mrs. Embrey; Constitution | Hall Finance, Mrs. Chenoweth; Girl | Homemakers, Mrs. O'Neal; Historic, Mrs. Hill; National Defense, Mrs. Gar- | ner; Patriotic Education, Mrs. Clark; | Sons and Daughters of the Republic, |Mrs. Hassell. Mrs. Chenoweth an. nounced a play and fashion show Feb. ruary 3 at Continental Hall for the | | | by the chapter to the Crossnore School. Members of the chapter were requested to attend the Women's Patriotic Con- ference on National Defense, to be held February 1, 2 and 3. Mrs. Minnie King | Smoak was welcomed into the chapter from membership at large. The following delegate and alternates were elected to the Continental Con- gress: Delegate, Miss Mamie F. Haw- kins; alternates, Miss Mary Lee God- dard, Mrs. Jane Hooker, Mrs. Barton Embry, Mrs. Clifton Clark, Miss Jennie Dwight, Mrs, William Hill, Mrs. Clem Garner, Mrs. Eleanor Collins, Mrs. N. D. Hawkins and Mrs. Calvin Hassell. Miss Chenoweth presided at the cof- fee urn and Mrs. Ethel Freeman served ices. The guests included the Misses Follin, Miss Justine Roseman, Mrs, Hoof!, sr., and Wilson Hoofl. Capitol Chapter —met Tuesday | at the home of Miss Lucille Hardesty, ;‘6805 Laurel street, with Miss Alma Knapp, Mrs. C. E. MacDonald and Miss Helen Skinner as _assisting hostesses. ‘The regent, Mrs. G. E. McCann, pre- sided. Four members gave & dollar each toward the tree to be planted in Wash- | ington Grove; $5 was voted to the | State Historic Committee; Mrs. Upton, Ellis Island, told of sending a box, val- ued at $13, to Ellis Island. Mrs. Snell, genealogical research, | has completed copying the records of the old Georgetown Presbyterian Church, and found among the names of pewholders that of Lewis Washing- ton. Reports were also given by the following chairmen of committees: Mrs. C. E. MacDonald, State Historic; Miss Lucille Hardesty, Girl Homemakers; Mrs. Cox, Magazines; Mrs. McCann, Better Films, and Miss Helen Skinner, Student Loan Fund. A “silver tea” will be given at the Southern Dairies the afternoon of Feb- ruary 10, for the joint benefit of Stu- cent Loan Fund and Patriotic Educa- tion Committees of this chapter. It was announced that a play en- titled “The Return of Washington” | will be given at Memorial Continental Hall, February 3, and that Mrs. A. Y. Casanova, jr., will be in the cast. The Patriotic Education Committee met at the Hay-Adams House, Wed- nesday afternoon, with the chairman, Mrs. Arthur S. Field, presiding. A let- ter of appreciation was read from the girl at the Lincoln Memorial University, who is the recipient of our scholarship: special attention was called to Creed day, April 3, which is celebrated by special programs. Plans were announced for a Colonial supper to be given jointly by Patriotic Education and Americanism February 20. This to be followed by an his- torical moving picture. Mrs. Field ap- pointed the following to serve on this committee: Mrs. Grunwell, Mrs. Mac- | Kellar, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Cobey, | Mrs. Donn, Mrs. Mattocks, Mrs. Notz | and Mrs. McCrory. | Mrs. W. A. MacKellar, vice chairman of Patriotic Education, spoke on “The Settlement Schools.” | Americanism—At the January meet- Manor House Chapter met at the | | benefit of her committee and Mrs. Clark | | read a letter of thanks for the box sent | Mrs. Mrs. Powell discussed Carreglo's work, | Bell was appointed parliamentarian. | ing of the State Americanism Commit- The February meeting will be held at | tee plans were formulated for a Colonial the home of Mrs. Edmonston The chapter celebrated its 30th birth- | with the State D. A. R. Patriotic Edu- cation Committee, of which Mrs. Arthur day anniversary with a banquet at the | S. Pleld is chairman. Mrs. John W. Y. W. C. A, 614 E street, January 16. | Mrs. Gary E. Walters introduced Mrs. | Townsend and Mrs. William H. Wagner Charles J. Newhard as toastmistress. | were named to secure the place for the A welcome song was sung by all, fol- | supper; Mrs. Erret Wallace, Mrs. E. A. lowed with greetings from Mrs. New- Varela and Mrs. J. Franklin Gross were appointed to take charge of printing hard. Plano solos were rendered by | Mrs. Harry Test and vocal solos by Mrs. | and disposing of tickets and Mrs. Susie | supper February 20 as a joint project | Ida_ Bell Kostulski. Early Days of the Chapter” was given | by Mrs. William Bonar Bell, former re- gent. Mrs. Roscoe L. Oatley, former | State treasurer, presented Mrs. New- hard, the regent, with a gavel trimmed | with an engraved gold band from her | brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. | Weaver, and her sister, Mrs. Oatley. An address was given by Miss Helen Harman, State regent. Remarks were heard from former Regents Mrs. Frank H. Smith, Mrs. W. A. Durham and Mrs William Bonar Bell. A reading was glven by Mrs. Newhard. Thomas Marshall Chapter was enter- tained January 14 at the home of Miss Agnes M. Randolph. Committee re- ports were made—Constitution Hall, Miss Nance; Correct Use of the Flag, Mrs. Colburn; Patriotic Education, in- —r von Lowenfeldt, Mme. Dimitru, Miss | Carlotta Hawley, Miss Elizabeth H. Ho- gan, The Dalles, Calif.; Mrs. Anne Howling, Mrs. A. C. Keefer, Mount Ra- nier, Ind.; Miss Elma Leatherwood, Miss | Agnes Meckeson, Mrs. S. B. Pettingill, | South Bend, Ind., and Miss Mary R. Pumphrey, Rockville, Md, Aloysian Club—The members have planned a number of benefit parties. The first was held at the club house, 47 I street, January 8. Mrs. Marie Moran was the mistress of ceremonies, Among the soloists were Miss Ruth Smith, Wil- liam Moran, Groom Bell and Mrs, Lu- cille Duffy O'Callaghan. The accom- panists were Miss Mary Dufly and Miss Mary Lehman. The European tango was danced by John Carl Perry, jr., and Miss Betty Marshall Griffin. pelast Thursday a “hat ‘party” was eld. Girls’ Friendly Society.—At the Epiph- any Branch, Monday night, Mr. Torov- sky had a singing class. Miss Grace Berry has started her probationers’ class for those desiring to join the branch, All interested should be pres- ent from 6:30 to 7 pm. Miss Jessie Carlton was elected representative on the Diocesan Council. On January 25 Miss Pearl Cooper of George Washing- ton University will be the speaker. St. John's, Georgetown, met January 19. Classes are progressing, especially those in basketry and rag dolls and animals, Rock Creek Branch recently was ad- dressed by Dr. Sinclair Bowen, The The Political Study Club_ was ad-|girls are rehearsing for an operetta to be given April 8 in the parish hall. Nativity and Resurrection Branches held their annual banquet January 12. At the guest table were the rector, Rev. E. M. Thompson; curate, Rey. C. K. P. Cogswell, and their wives; Class Chair- kian music in native cos-jman of Nativity Jeanette Willlams; of Resurrection, Sothron Snouffer. The Mrs. George Lewis Weller and Dr.|vicar, Mr. Cogswell; the branch presi- bership. ers, Ella R. Failes were admitted to mem- gde'n'z. Mrs. H. In- Among the guests were the Baroness Rosa Frye and each chaimman spoke, W. Pote; Mrs. Thompson, Cogawell, Mrs, Gilichrist, Miss A paper on “The | B. Dowling, Mrs. J. P. Saffold and Mrs. N. V. Pattie were delegated to arrange the menu in accordance with Colonial customs. The bazaar table held in connection | with the A. S. A. in December was re- | ported a success and the proceeds | turned over to the association to be| used for advancing whatever line of work most needed assistance. Thirt five chapters contributed articles to be sold and 16 chapter representatives served during the three days of the sale at the table. ‘Tea for foreign-born mothers was held January 21 in the library of the school. Mrs. E. C. Rittue, State vice chairman of Americanism, presided. Army and Navy Chapter elected the following delegates for the D. A. R Congress: Mrs. Robert Giles, Mrs.| Benjamin Smith, Mrs. W. 8. DelLany; | alternates, Mrs. C. B. Shanks, Mrs.| Courtland Nixon, Mrs. D. J. Rumbough Mrs. R. P. Morris, Mrs. J. C. Ord, Mrs. R. M. Griswpld, Miss M. H. Scott, Mrs. | F. L. Sheffield, Mrs. J. C. Moore and Mrs. R. T. McIntyr Martha Washington Chapter—Mrs Marshall B. Clarke presided at the| meeting Monday at the Hay-Adams House. Reports were given as follows: Americanism, Mrs. Pattie; Better Films, Mrs. Gibbs; Conservation and Thrift, Mrs. Lamond; D. A. R. Library, Mrs Culver; Student Loan, Mrs. Richardson STEAMSHIPS. Genealogical Research, Mrs. Pollard, and Patriotic Education, Mrs. Notz. The chapter welcomed 8 new member, Miss Helen Carrier Clarke, on the line of Lieut. Titus Carrier of East Hamp- ton, Conn. Mrs. Notz reported ti sending of a box of clothing to Cross- nore School. i Mrs. Julian West Pollard spoke on “Paul Revere, of Independence and In- dustry.” A genealogical evening, an innovation suggested by the regent, Mrs. Clarke, will be held February 15. Members are requested to submit problems of pro- cedure in the search for new lines. Mrs. Lightfoot will act as chairman and members are asked to submit_questions to her or to Mrs. Marshall B. Clarke, the regent. Continental Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Bert Brockway and Miss Bertha Dana, at 1508 Allison street. Mrs. Stan- ley H. Beasley, regent, presided. The following were elected as dele- gate and alternates for the coming Con- tinental Congress: Regent, Mrs. Stan- ley H. Beasley; first alternate, Vice Regent Mrs. Lora Fay Manion: second alternate, Miss E. L. Yeomans; fourth alternate, Miss Estelle Sawyer, and fifth alternate, Miss Mary J. Edmands; dele- gate, Mrs. Hazel K. Haggett; first alter- | nate, Mrs., E. R. Murray; third alter- | nate, Mrs. T. D. Whyte; fourth alter- nate, Mrs, Helen H. Page and fifth alternate, Miss Alberta V. Williams. The society is planning to increase its contribution to patriotic education and to send a girl and boy to camp this year. Miss Isabel G. Beer, chapter chairman of Constitution Hall Finance, reported on the sale of books and tickets for the benefit of financing the States obligation on their recent pledges of the column and urn, on Constitution Hall. Miss Yeomans, historian, offered her home in Chevy Chase for a card party for raising funds in the chapter. Mrs E. R. Murray was made chairman for arrangements. Guests were the State regent, Miss Helen Harman, and State vice regent, Mrs. Grove. The guest speaker was Representative Seymour H. Person of Michigan. A so- cial followed, with refreshments served by the hostess, Mrs. Brockway, and her assisting hostesses. Disabled American Veterans The District of Columbia Department convention was held at the Raleigh Hotel January 16. Fifty-seven delegates from six chapters attended. Depart- ment Comdr. Lee T. Turner presided. National Comdr. E. Claude Babcock spoke. Comdr. Joseph Ashi of Ace Chapter was chairman of the Commit- tee on the Commander's Report. John L. Spears was chairman of the Finance Committee. Capt. Fred Kochli was chairman of the Resolutions Commit- tee and Frank Owens was chairman of the Legislative Committee. Comdr. R. W. O'Neill of Greater New York Chap- ter, the youngest man to get the Con- gressional Medal of Honor, challenged Ace Chapter in a membership race. Comdr. Ben Kaufman, Department of New Jersey; Comdr. Peter Nugent, De- partment of Connecticut; Maj. E. R. Thralls, national committeeman, fourth district D. A. V., and Charles E. Garitte of Baltimore Chapter spoke. Lee T. Turner was re-elected com- mander of the District of Columbia De- partment. Logan Purcell was elected senior vice commander, Ralph N. Wer- ner junior vice commander and John L. Spears, adjutant-treasurer. The department annual convention banquet was held that night. Capt. Fred Kochli, past commander of the District of Columbia Department, pre- sided as toastmaster. The guests were Representative and Mrs. Wright Pat- man of Texas, Gen. Frank T. Hines, administrator, Veterans’ Administration; Judge and Mrs. Robert E. Mat- tingly, Maj. E. T. Hitch, regional direc- tor, + Veterans’ Administration; Elwood Street, director, Community Chest, and Mrs. Street: John Arthur Shaw, director of Veterans’ Service, Depart- ment of Labor; S. J. McWilliams, com- mander, District of Columbia Depart- ment, Spanish War Veterans; Charles B. Jennings, commander, District of Columbia Department, Veterans of Forelgn Wars; Fred G. Fraser, com- mander, District of Columbia Depart- ment, American Legion; Mrs. Mary A. Ogden, president, Washington Unit, Women's Overseas League; Gen. F. R. Keefer, U. S. A, retired, chairman, District of Columbia Chapter, American Red Cross; E. Claude Babcock, na- tional commander, Disabled American Veterans; Capt. Thomas Kirby, national legislative chairman, D. A. V.; Ralph L. Chambers, national rehabilitation chair- man, D. A. V.; Maj. E. R. Thralls, na- tional executive committeeman, fourth district, D. A. V.; Peter Nugent, com- mander, Department of Connecticut, D. A. V.; Benjamin Kaufman, commander, Department of New Jersey, D. A. V. Robert O'Neill, commander, Depa ment of West Virginia, D. A. V.; Rich- ard W. O'Neill, commander, Greater New York Chapter; Paul A. DehofT, act- |ing commander, Baltimore Chapter; | Frank Haley, rehabilitation officer, New | York City; Charles E. Garitte, Balti- more Chapter; William Searcy and Dr. Leo F. Steindler, Baltimore Chapter. ‘The District of Columbia Department Executive Committee will meet next ‘Wednesday evening at room 228, Trans- portation Building, Seventeenth and H streets northwest. The department Employment Committee will meet at 1:15 p.m. February 6, at 1724 F street. Ace-Rasmusson Chapter will meet February 4 at the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club, Eleventh and L streets. National Capital Chapter, No. 2, will meet Thursday evening. Col. Charles Young Chapter will meet at the colored Y. M. C. A, 1824 Twelfth street, Feb- ruary 4. Gen. W. W. Atterbury Chapter will meet at Joppa Lodge, Ninth and Up- shur streets, February 6. Rea Chapter will meet at the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club, February 3. Federal Chapter will meet at 1405 G street, Tuesday evening. Department Comdr. Turner was elect- ed to serve on the Executive Committee of the District of Columbia Chapter, American Red Cross. National Comdr. Babcock, National Executive Committeeman E. R. Thralls, fourth district, D. A, V.; Department Comdr. Lee T. Turner, Capt. Francis | Thralls, past department adjutant, and Charles Edwards, senior vice command- er of Ace-Rasmusson Chapter, went to Reading, Pa., January 17, to attend the annual convention of the ent of Pennsylvania, Rea Chapter will have a special meet- ing next Friday evenin STEAMSHIPS. 1st day . 3rd day . . Leave New York 3 P. breakfast. Full day fo: seeing, golf. 4th day . 6th day . . . Arrive New York. . Arrive Bermuda after break- fast. 24 hours at hotel, ing room, lunch, dinner, . Leave Bermuda 11 A M. -DAY CRUISES TO BERMUDA M. includ- 60. Special early-season rate, these dates only: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 10, 13, 17, 20. r sight- You sail on Duchess of York or Duchess of Atholl, great twin alternate, Miss Isabel G. Beer; third| nate, Miss Mary Durham; second alter-; Trans-Atlantic liners which bring America-Europe standards to New York-Bermuda run. Dock at Hamilton pier. Get ship’s plan, folders. Your own agent, or Canadian Pacific, C. E. Phelps, 14th and New York Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. National 0758. CANADIAN PACIFIC Birmuda repagetative: ARNETT & RICHARDSON. 36 FRONT ST., HAMILTON @ ! Commander in Chief Darold D. De Coe was honored Priday night by the District of Columbia Department, which tendered to him a banquet at the National Press Club. About 350 persons were in attendance, including the guest speakers, Representative Wright Patman and Representative Royal C. Johnson, and distinguished personages, including other members of Congress, executives of the Federal de- partments, ranking officers of the Army, Navy and Coast Guard, all past , commanders of the department; Senior | Vice Comdr. in Chief Admiral Robert E. Coontz, Junior Vice Comdr. in Chief James E. Van Zandt and accredited representatives of the allied veterans’ organizations. Following the banquet the national commander in chief officiated in the ritualistic obligation of classes of re- cruited members of all the posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, number- ing several thousand. This ceremonial program was made possible through the co-operation of the National Broadcast- ing Co., under a Nation-wide hook-up of more than 50 statlons. A large number of recruits from the District of Columbia posts were assem- bled before Commander in Chief De Coe for obligation and simultaneously the same obligation, broadcasted, was as- sumed by the thousands of other re- cruits who had assembled in their re- spective post halls in nearly every State of the Union. An entertainment was given, notable among which was the featured selec- tions of Rudy Vallee and his Con- necticut Yankees, Paul Whiteman's Band and Miss Mildred Balley as | Band, under the leadership of Capt. Taylor Branson; Miss Oc=ite Myrtil, Parisian musical comedy sta Coon and Joe Sanders, with their Night Hawks, besides other first luminaries. Department Comdr. Charles B. Jen- nings presided and introduced the speakers of the evening. This program was featured in con- nection with the membership recruit- ing campaign, which contemplates the enlisted affiliation of at| least 100,000 new members for the V. F. W. before March 31. Equality-Walter Reed Post presented a special program' last Thursday night at its meeting hall in Pythian Temple. The lecturer was Oliver M. Maxam, chief of operations of the United States Coast Guard. The lecture was illus- j trated by moving pictures and streopti- con slides. The following were elected to mem- bership: Clyde L. West, Hospital Corps, 8th United States Infantry, Spanish-American War; William P. J. Taylor, Ambulance Service, Italy, A. E. F.; Earl W. Whippo, Company D, 307th Supply Train, 82d Division, A. E. F. Percival Elliott, Company D, 33d Engi neers, A. E. F.; Luther C. Neill, Com- pany E, 3d United States Volunteer En- gineers, Cuba, Spanish-American War; Walter E. Oldfather, U. S. 8. Black Hawk and Nebraska, Atlantic Fleet, A. E. F.; Angelo Martino, A. E. F.; George W. Bryant, 19th Railroad Engineers, A. E. F.; William H. Bush, A. E. F.; Earle James Miller, 1st Army, Headquarters Regiment, A. E. F.; John W. Leldinger, Company L, 26th Infantry, 1st Division, A. E. F.; Harry S. Blerly, Company C, 21st United States Engineers, A. E. F. These recruits were obligated by the national commander in chief Friday night at the National Press Club. A resolution was recently adopted in- dorsing the immediate passage of Sen- ate bill No. 2265, introduced by Senator Smith W. Brookhart, to provide that “all wives of deceased veterans and wives of disabled veterans employed in the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce, at the date of the enact- ment of the act shall be held and con- sidered to have been appointed to their respective positions under the provisions of the civil service act of January 16, | 1883, as amended.” Capt. T. W. Richards, commanding of- ficer of the United States Naval Hospital, has written to Department Comdr. Jen- nings acknowledging the donation_of $100 by the District of Columbia De- partment for the purpose of repairing and rehabilitating hospital radio sets. His letter states that the department was instrumental in furnishing 300 radio head sets for the bed-ridden pa- tients. Special recognition was made of the endeavors of Frank G. Thomas, a V. F. W. patient of the hospital, in keeping the radio outfits in repair. At the last meeting of National Capi- tal Post at Pythian Temple the follow- ing were obligated to membership: John Wade Lynd, U. S. S. Kearsarge, Cuba and Porto Rican waters, Spanish-Amer- ican War; Gato Angiono, Company G, 308th Infantry, A. E. F.; Clarence ‘Warrell, Headquarters Troop, 9th Army Corps, A. E. F.; Willam R. McNeil, Troop H, 6th Cavalry, Porto Rico, Span- ish-American War. The following were elected to membership and will be obli- gated on Tuesday night: Shirley A. Williams, U. S. M. C, Haitian Expedi- tion; Ottis L. Wiley, 81st Field Artillery, A. E. F.; Gustavus A. Fick, 314th Com- pany, A. E. ¥. Thomas E. PFranklin was transferred to Columbia Post. One hundred and seventy dollars was appro- priated for relief of two comrades. Addresses were made by Comrades Daniel E. Campbell, past commander of Equality-Walter Reed Post; Victor E. Guillermain, past commander of Front Line Post; George J. Neuner, past com- ma..der of National Capital Post, and by Col. Harry Coope, and Clarence M. Warrel, both of National Capital Post. Comrades Gennelli and George J. Neuner have offered prizes to winners n the current membership recruiting campaign. Front Line Post and Front Line La- dies’ Auxiliary held their annual dance January 16 at the Hotel Arlington. The post presented a large class of recruits for the obligation administered by National Comdr. in Chief De Coe Friday night. Admiral F. C. Billard, commandant of the Coast Guard, & member of the post, was one of the guest speakers at the banquet tendered to the commander in chief. At the stag social meeting of the ing frame! soloist; the United States Marine Corps | Veterans of Foreign Wars Meetings This Week. Monday, 8 p.m.—Federal Post, No. 824, Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue; Front Line Post, No. 1401, Junior Order of Mechanics' Hall, 816 I street. Tuesday, 8 p.m.—National Capi- tal Post, No. 127, Pythian Temple, 1012 Ninth street; Follow Me Post, No. 1930, Pythian Temple. ‘Thursday, 8 p.m —Potomac Post, No. 1085 (ceremonial), Ma- sonic Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast. Monday, 8 p.m—Federal Ladies’ Augxiliary, Thomas Circle Club; Front Line Ladies’ Auxiliary, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines' Club, Eieventh and L streets. Tuesday, 8 p.m—National Capi- tal Ladies' Auxiliary, Pythian Temple; Follow Me Ladies’ Auxiliary, Pythian Temple. Thursday, 8 p.m.—Equality-Wal- ter Reed Ladies' Auxiliary, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club; Potomac Ladies’ Aux- iliary, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines' Club. post tomorrow night in the Junior Or- der of Mechanics’ Hall a straw vote will be polled for candidates for the presi- dency of the United States. Front Line Ladies’ Auxiliary met at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines’ Club. Mrs. Nellie Puller was initiated to mem- bership, and Mrs. Willlam Hamilton and Miss Masters, were obligated by Mrs. Dora E. Raffensperger, national president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, at the mass meeting of the local auxil- faries. Mrs. Clay Keene Miller, hospital chairman, announced the donation of several cartons of cigarettes to the pa- tients of Naval Hospital. Advance Post met at the Metropoli- tan Hotel and elected as senior vice commander Al Forester. The members stood for one minute in silent prayer in honor of Guy B. Oldaker, who died Christmas eve. Comrade Silverberg was elected a member of the Department Council of Administration to flll the vacancy cre- ated by the resignation of Comrade Luxford. Comrade Martufi of Potomac Post made an address. A special meeting of the post was held last Thursday, rather than Friday, in order to avoid a conflict with the ‘banquet program on the latter night to honor Comdr. in Chief De Coe. Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards Post presented to its first commander, Gen- George 8. Simonds, a past commander's medallion at a stag dinner of the Y. D. Club of Washington, held at the Army, Navy and Marine Corps Country Club January 14. The dinner was given as a farewell testimonial to Gen. Simonds, who sailed aboard the S. S. President Harding January 20 to attend, as an accredited delegate, the Peace Confer- ence. Upon completion of his duties at the Peace Conference, Gen. Simonds will take over command of the United States Army War College. The regular meeting of the post was held January 20 in the office of Rep- resentative Connery of Massachusetts, chairman of the Labor Committee of the House of Representatives. Defense Post, No. 2357, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was instituted Janudry 14 by Department Comdr. Charles B. Jennings and his staff. The following officers were installed: John W. Wimer, commander; Marvin E. Jones, senior vice commander; Clinton Mattingly, junior vice commander; Frank R. Heise, quartermaster; Rederick -H. Jamison, adjutant; Arthur C. Almgren, post advocate; Robert Baird, officer of the day: Lawrence J. Penkert, surgeon; G. L. Shinn, chaplain; C. S. Phelps, George W. Dawson and John Koester, trustees; L. Penkert, guard; C. E. Mann, patriotic instructor; Paul L. Compton, historian; Paul D. Johnston, sergeant~ at-arms; John L. Sauer, color sergeant; William Cord, color bearer, and Percy Norman, color guard. Representative John E. Rankin, James E. Van Zandt, national junior vice commander-in-chief of the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars, and Department Comdr. Jennings made addresses. MARINE CORPS NEWS Brig. Gen. John H. Russell, come manding officer of the Quantico base, was at corps headquarters Wednesday. Capt. M. Scott and Capt. M. J. Gould of the Lakehurst, N. J., barracks, were temporarily in the Capital during the past week. First Lieut. John D. O'Leary, here- tofore attached to the Nicaraguan Na- tional Guard detachment, is scheduled to leave that country about February 1, and is to be assigned to duty at the ‘};endquan.era barracks of the corps here. Second Lieut Manley L. Curry, who is also on duty in Nicaragua, is sched- uled to report for duty at the Quantico base about February 20. First Lieut. William N. McKelvy will be in the city shortly prior to leaving for a tour of duty with the 2d Brigade of Marines, in Nicaragua. He is the son of Col. William N. McKelvy, re- tired, who resides at Chevy Chase. Col. Frederic M. 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