Evening Star Newspaper, November 27, 1932, Page 25

FRATERNITIES MASONIC. Blue Lodges. Monday — Dawson, Stansbury and Joppa, F. C. ‘Thursday —Naval, election; Hiram, election; Lafayette, ele tion; Singleton, election; Con- gress, election, and Petworth, election. ° Friday—Columbia. election; Lebanon, election: Milan, elec- tion, and Ji election. Saturday — Scheol of Instruc- tion. Royal Arch Chapters. Monday—Mount_Vernon, P. & M. E.; Hiram, Mark, and Anacos- tia. Friday—School of Instruction. Commanderies. Priday-—Columbia Scottish Rite. Tuesday — Robert de Bruce Council, thirtieth degree. A special communication of Lafayette Chapter, R. A. M, will be held No- vember 29 at 7:30 pm. for the con- ferring of the past master and most | excellent master deg The de- grees will be_in appropriate costumes, representing the historic characters of the ritual. Excellent Companion Clar- ence J. West, Past High Priest and Companion Captain of the Host Charles H. Bartz will have the leading roles. ‘The past master degree will be con- ferred by a cast of entire past high priests. Refreshments will be served. ‘The Ladies’ Auxillary to De Molay Commandery, Knights Templar, will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross H. Snyder, 4408 Stanford street, Chevy Chase, December 3. Dawson Lodge will confer the F. C. degree tomorrow. Grand High Priest C. C. Coombs an- nounces the exemplification of the R. A. degree at a special convocation of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M., December 2, 7:30 pm., in the chapter chamber, ‘Thirteenth street and New York ave- nue, under the direction of the Com- mittee on Work and Lectures and the grand lecturer. All Royal Arch Masons are invited. Monarch O. A. C. Oechmler announces 8 short-form ceremonial and social evening at Grotto headquarters, Novem- ber 29. Following the initiation of candidates there will be a program of entertainment features, followed by re- Ireshments. The entered apprentice degree will be conferred Tuesday evening in Takowia Lodge at the temple, Carroll and Maple avenues, Takoma Park. ‘The thirtieth degree is scheduled for ‘Tuesday evening in -Robert de Bruce Council of the Scottish Rite. These George Wi ¥ first degree is scheduled for Tuesday , December 6, and the final de- gree for the class, the thirty-second, will be conferred on December 13. Joppa Lodge will have the Fellowcraft degree tomorrow night. Potentate Noble Edward D. Anderson of Almas Temple has made prepara- tions for the Fall ceremonial in the auditorium at the Almas clubhouse, 1315 K street, tomorrow night. The class be known as the “Bicentennial class.” Dinner is from 5 to 7 o'clock. Business meeting at 7 p.m. and the ceremonial at 8 p.m. The degree will be conferred by the | Divan of the Temple with Edward D Anderson, tate; Willlam C. Mil- ler, chief rabban; Warren W. Grimes, assistant “rabban; Robert P. Smith, high- priest and prophet; Allen H. Potts, Oriental guide; Prank E. Ghi- selli, treasurer; F. Lawrence Walker, recorder; Ara M. Daniels, first cere- monial master; Granville Gude, second ceremonial master; Stanley D. Willis, marshal; Calvin T. Milans, captain of the guard; David J. Roberts, outer guard; J. Bell, inner guard; Rev. John C. Palmer, orator; Willlam P. Amos, first alchemist; Harry Gard- ner, second alchemist, and Ernest W. Snoots, . The Almas Military Band, under its director, Frederick Wilken; the Arab Patrol, under Cap- tain Jesse E. Porter; the Oriental Band, under its leader, Henry B. Schmidt; the Legion of Honor, under Captain N. Strange, and the Drum Corps, under its leader, Prank J. Paul, will all participate in the ceremonies. Anacostia Chapter, R. A. M, will have & business meeting November 28. Members are requested to be present. EASTERN STAR. Matron Sarah Peden of Temple Chapter announces the meeting of November 28 will be for business. The ition services scheduled for that evening have been called off. Re- ligious services will be held by the chapter at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home November 27, at 3 o'clock, with Rev. Edward Gabler of Christ Church officiating. Areme Chapter was recently visited by the grand officers. guished guests were Mrs. Minnie Ev Keyes, right worthy grard secretary, | and Mrs. Flora E. Campbell, right worthy grand treasurer, of the General Grand Chapter; Mrs. Grace E. Kim- mel, Mrs. Bena A. Barnhart, Mrs. Til- lie C. Chauncey, Mrs. Nellie Fletcher, Mrs. Lena Stephenson, Mrs. Sallye C. Bogley, Mrs. Pearl Watt Gibb, past grand matrons, and Edward S. Bras- hears, William G. Betts, Charles S. Shreve, John Clagett Proctor, Charles C. Galloway and Theodore C. Lewis, grand patrons. The Dramatic Club, under the supervision of Junior Past Matron Selma S. Klein, held a mardi gras and crowned the grand matron and grand patron, king and queen, when silver gifts were presented them by Past Matron Rose Hartung and Past Matron Selma Klein. The Dramatic Club presented Mrs. Laura ‘Wallace of Lebanon Chapter a personal gift in appreciation for her services, and also & week end bag to Mrs. Klein. Matron Irene Katherine Schmidt an- | nounces_the meeting December 7 will be the election of officers. The Finance Committee of William F. Hunt Chapter met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richards. Refreshments were served by Past Matron J. Ethel Richards. Associate Matron Mary E. Seabridge, chairman of the Auxiliary —Jiome Board, announces the scheduled meet- ing of the committee has been post- poned until December 5. The location and hostess will be announced later. The Auxiliary Home Board of Gavel Chapter will meet December 1 for a Christmas party with Mrs. Lucy Jones, 3511 Patterson street. Ruth Chapter of Hyattsville will hold 2 bazaar December 1 and 2 in Masonic Temple. A cafeteria dinner will be served December 1, from 5 to 7 nm. Articles will be sold. There will be an entertainment and dancing. An informsl reception to new and charter members will (e:nt:lre the n:;({ f Miriam Chapter orrow night. o be presented by the Past Past Patrons’ Association. Other distin- | Wednesday afternoon. Communicate with Associate Matron Annie I. Heart- line if transportation is desired. (Phone Georgia 4384.) ‘The meeting of December 12 will be election of officers. Congress Lodge Chapter had as dis- tinguished guests at the last meet! Grand Matron Edith Willlams an | Grand Patron Paul Cromelin, Past |Grand Matrons Kimmel, Chauncey, | Stephenson, Meritt and Hollander, and | Past Grand Patrons Betts and Lewis. | Past Matron Ethel Martin of Cathedral Chapter was the soloist. A coffee service was presented to | the grand matron by Helen Thrau and {a floor lamp to the grand patron, pre- | sented by Assistant Conductress Esther | Lawrenson. A meeting of the Past Matrons and Patrons Assoclation will be held at the | home of Audrey Gregory Tuesday eve- | ning. A card party will be held at 60 | M_street northeast, December 1. Matron Ida M. Smith of Joseph H. Milan's Lodge Chapter announces the | meeting Thursday evening in Northeast | Masonic Temple will be election of | officers. Dinner will be served to mem- bers at 6:30 o'clock, December 15, when | there will be installation of officers. Election of officers in Martha Chap- ter will be held December 2. trees will be planted by the chapter at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in the very near future, one to be pre- | sented by the chapter and a similar one by the Matrons and Patrons’ As- | sociation. On December 6 members of THE 1, where Past Great Sachem James A. Madison will deliver an address, ; Idaho Council conferred the on Mrs. Ida Kruger. The council will hold a turkey dinner December 1. Mineola Council will hold a candle light tea December 17 in their hall at Anacostia. Powhatan Harry O'Neal of the Bicentennial degree team, will be the guest of honor. Past Sachem Ralph Pimes, director of the White Eagle Council Kazoo Band, requests that members of band attend the council's meetings at Red Men's Hall, November 30, to make ar- rangements to act as escort for the de- gree team at the Bicentennial member- ship rally to be held in Baltimore, Md., December 5. JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS, J. Morgan Read Council was called to order by Councilor Howard A. Milor. A moving picture show was presented, ;’ehk‘ll}’ showed the parade held Octo- r 15. Edward J. Ross Council was called to order by Councilor Glenn O, Montgom- ery. Glenn R. Jordan was elected to membership. Memorial services were held for deceased members. State Councilor Charles H. Hild delivered the address. Anzacostla Council was called to order by Councilor Little. Welcome was ex- tended State Outside Sentinel Samuel H;Bflck!r upon his election in the State body. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM. Justice Council will give a bingo {party Monday night at 530 7th street southeast. Organized Reserves | the chapter will go to Robert Coombs | Chapter, Baltimore, Md., in response to an invitation received from that chap- {ter. Past Patron Carleton Fry is list- | ing the names of those who expect |to join the party at the W. B. & A. | Electric Station, 6:30 p.m., December 6. The matrons and patrons of 1931 | and the new members were the special guests of Cathedral Chapter Wednesday | evening. Past Grand Matron Amy | Hollander and Past Grand Patron | Theodore C. Lewis made addresses. Matron Phoebe R. Lightner and Asso- ciate Patron D. H. Davenport, acting patron, presided and welcomed _the visitors and new members. Junior Past Matron Alice M. Taylor and Junior Past Patron Ernest Shaw, members of the 1931 Association, also welcomed the as- sociation. A dance was held. Election of officers will be held December 13. Mrs. Hazel Kephart will be hostess to the Home Board at her home, 1500 Varnum street, Thursday evening, as- sisted by Mrs. Isola Bair. DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA. | virginia Dare Council has planned a | card and bingo party at the home of | Mrs. Pauline Mumaw, 635 Fifth street northeast, December 2. Barbara Frietchie met, with Associate Councilor Georgia Smith in the chair. Daisy Smith was reinstated. Nettie Beck was appointed chairman of the good of order. James Smith was ap- pointed captain of the degree team. The eleventh birthday anniversary was observed. The council will hold a card party December 15 and a supper De- cember 16, in their hall. Triumph Council met with the coun- cilor, Mrs. Jesse Davis, in the chair. Mrs. Catherine Freeburger announced a dance, to be held at_the Burlington Hotel December 17. Drill rehearsals will be held December 1. Progressive Council was officially vis- ited by State Councilor Mrs. S. Belle Gibson and her officers. Miss Florence Lacey, conductress, extended the offi- cial welcome. Miss Evelyn Brown, councilor, presided. ‘The State councilor and her officers went to Richmond, Va., to attend the visitation and class invitation at Pride of Virginia Council. Unity Council met, with the councilor, Mrs. Margaret Carrigan, presiding. The meeting of Anacostia Council was conducted by the councilor, Mrs. Margaret Lainhart. The charter was draped in a very impressive manner and in memory of Henry Norton. At the close of the last meeting of Kenmore Council the State councilor and committees were entertained with a bingo party and apron social. Mount Vernon Council will have its annual visitation of the State councilor Thirty-four Military Intelligence Re- serve officers of the District as the re- sult of a meeting November 2 have formed the Military Intelligence Re- serve Officers’ Association of the Dis- trict of Columbia for the purposes of (1) advancing their military knowledge and education and (2) fostering esprit de corps by widening their social con- C.|tacts. Every Military Intelligence Re- serve officer in or near the District of Columbia automatically becomes a member of this assoclation, and all offi- cers of other arms or branches whose interests or duties are in intelligence work are cordially invited to join. The association will have no dues, no con- stitution or by-laws. It will be wholly informal in order to accomplish better its mission. Col. W. W. McCammon, Infantry, senior instructor of the Organized Re- serve in Washington, has offered to award two hours’ credit for each meet- ing at which military instruction is given. A program of educational and social interest, which should be both enlightening and 'enjoyable to intelli- gence officers, has been tentatively ap- proved by a committee. The next meet- ing will be held next Wednesday eve- ning at 8 p.m. in Room 2528 Munitions Building, at which Maj. C. P. Gross, G. 8. C, will speak on the “War Depart- ment G-3 Division.” Maj. Gross is now assigned to the G-3 Section in the War also be shown portraying the St. Mihiel offensive. At the meeting to be held on . { December 28, 1932, there will be a talk by a representative of the G-1 Section and a movie depicting West Point ac- tivities. Beginning January 25 the meetings to be held during the 1933 calendar year are as follows: January 25, talk by G-4; Pebruary, 15, meeting for G-2 Committee, conducted by Maj. J. Edgar Hoover, Military Intelligence Reserve; March 22, general meeting, British mili- tary attache; April 26, G-2 Section; May 24, talk on War Plans Division, and June 1, final dinner. The Signal Corps meeting to be con- ducted at Reserve headquarters Tues- day evening will be conducted by Re- serve officers assigned to the 322d Sig- nal Battalion. Engineer Reserve officers and Military Intelligence Reservists meet Wednesday evening. The 306th Cavalry conference is at headquarters Thursday evening. Medical Reserve of- ficers will meet at headquarters Friday evening. The following Infantry Reserve offi- and her officers December 6, in North- east Masonic Temple. Esther Council was called to order by _the councilor, Mrs. Grace Richards. Fidelity Council convened, with the conncilor, Mrs. Lela Lavender, presiding. Mrs. Eleanor Casalege announced a Christizas dance December 21, at 60 M street northeast. 1 REBEKAH LODGES. | Brightwood Rebekah Lodge will hold religlous services at the I. O. O. | Home today at 4 pm. Rev. G. D. Sampson of Wilson Memorial M. E. Church will deliver the sermon. The degree was conferred Tuesday evening | on Mr. and Mrs Ralph F. Raymond, | Paul W. Byrnes and J. Douglas Lowe, jr. After the business meeting tomorrow evening Esther Rebekah Lodge will en- tertain with a party. A card party will be held at Southern Dairles | December 7. Mount Pleasant Rebekah Lodge will | entertain at the I. O. O. F. Home, 3233 N street, Tuesday evening. | Dorcas Rebekah Lodge will have nomination of officers Thursday evening. Past Noble Grands’ night will be | celebrated. | A school of instruction will be held | at Miriam Rebekeh Lodge Friday | evening. | 'The Noble and Vice Grands® Associa- tion will meet with Mrs. Anita Haight, 3727 Yuma street, December 7, when | plans will be completed for a banquet | to be held at Collier'’s Inn December 14. | The association entertains at the ‘ I O. O. F. Home December 9. At the last meeting of Martha Wash- ington Rebekah Lodge & bouquet of | roses was presented Mrs. Mary A. Allen for her seventy-second birthday by Mrs. Orra Pfrimmer in behalf of the lodge. Miss Alice Swartz is chairman of the entertainment at the I. O. O. F. Home Saturday at 7 p.m. | Mrs. Belle C. Thomson, president of the Rebekah Assembly, paid an official visit to Naomi Rebekah Lodge Monday | evening. The next official visitation | will be held at Friendship Rebekah | Lodge December 6. | Schuyler Colfax Rebekah Lodge will entertain at the I. O. O. F. Home Saturday evening. THE MACCABEES. Mount Vernon Tent, William B. Se- vere, ir, commander, elected to mem- bership Thomas W. Collins, Carl H. {Puckett, Albert H. Seeley and Albert | R. Seeley. The annul banquet will be | held December 12 at Schneider’s Cafe. |'A memorial service for deceased mem- bers was held, addressed by Rev. Wal- ter W. Wolf. Eurcka Hive, Mrs. Ethel M. Allen, commander, will meet tomorrow eve- | ning at Northeast Masonic Temple. | The Builders, Miss Mary Morris, re- gent, will hold an entertainment and | dance at Northeast Masonic Temple | Wednesday evening. A birthday anniversary party was | tendered Miss Virginia Wood, past com- mander of Deale Branch of Capitol | Court, Junior Maccabees, last Sunday, | at her home at Deale, Md. Mrs. Sarah | H. Severe, court director, presented Miss Wood with a birthday cake. Capitol Court, Juniors, is arranging for 10; annual Christmas treat, Decem- ber 23. IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. The Thanksgiving service will be held today at 7:45 p.m. at the North Caro- line = A Methodiss Protestant Church. ‘Great Sachem Jacqus Heidenheimer with Great Directress Mrs. Cleada E. Horne and the board of great chiefs will make an official visit to Waneta Coun: of the United States, will be the Great Incohones Worthing- cers are assigned to the 320th Infantry: Pirst Lieut. Paul G. Minnoman and Second Lieuts. Ralph F. Koebel, Hollid E. Custer, John H. Mitton and Harold R. Stephan. Capt. Isaac M. Capayas, Infantry Reserve, is relieved from as- signment to the 320th Infantry. The following Reserve officers of Washington are relieved from their duty assignments as follows: Capt. John M. F. Donovan, jr., from Headquarters Company, Spe- cial Troops; Second Lieut. Emil St. E. F.| Schnellbacher from the 80th Division. The following Reservists are assigned to duty as indicated: Capt. John P. Dean and Second Lieut. Harry L. Smith, both Cavalry Reserve, and Second Lteut. Lee F. Dante, Signal Reserve, to th 62d Cavalry Divicion; Second Lieut. Gregory F. Keenan, Air Reserve, to the 409th Attack Squadron, and Second Lieut. Charles K. Brown, Coast Artil- lery Reserve, to the Third Coast Artil- lery District. Y. W. C. A. News An illustrated lecture on “Beauty as a Factor in Human Life” will be given at 614 E street tomorrow night by Mrs. Blanche Katherine Povelson as a part of the program of the Three E Club. The “Marathon Discussion Group” sponsored by the Public Affairs Com- mittee to take the place this month of the usual forum tea will be held Tues- day night. Mrs. Howell Morehead of the Foreign Policy Association will speak on “Who Is Secure?” There will be a meeting of the Pub- licity-Finance Committee Tuesday at 11 o'clock. The Dupont Chapter will meet Mon- day at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Fred L. Dawson, 1567 Howard street. The Mount Pleasant Chapter will meet at the home of Mrs. G. W. Rose, 1418 Van B\:ren street, November 29. A box lunch will be‘llelrvzd ‘l?a 1 o'clock. The meeting will follow a pm. A party for young people will be given the evening of November 30. Any one interested may secure guest cards at the information desk. The music lovers’ hour will be 5 o'clock on Monday. The pablic is in- vited. Song leading classes will meet Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. and December 1 at 5 o'clock. ;‘hc Elizabeth Somers Glee Club will hold a rehearsal Thursday at 6:45 p.m. The mothers of the Roosevelt High School Girl Reserves will work in the “Doll Hospital” Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The Executive Committee of the Girl Reserve Glee Club will meet Monday afternoon at the “Y” to complete plans for the Glee Club party to be held at Miss Elsa Peterson’s home Saturday afternoon. The Girl Reserves of George Mason High School, Alexandria, Va., will en- tertain their mothers at tea Wednesday afternoon. Junior High School Girl Reserves are invited to & Christmas party at the . W. C. A. Friday at 4 o’clock. Miss Dora Robotham, Girl Reserve executive for India, will visit the local Reserve Department next week e “B and P Glee Club will meet Tuesday. The yBlue Triangle fl:b! o‘“}nmm Thursday for supper at 6:30 p.m. 'z‘fhe Silverelle Club will meet Friday at 7 pm. Thg Art Club 4 E street will :30 pm. hour t December msle'h children’s l:“ at 61 1at5 music have at 2 o'clock. SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, Department general staff. A film will | ‘habili ‘The Thursday Club will meet De-'men in D. C, NOVEMBER 27, 1932—PART TWO. D. A. R. ACTIVITIES Monticello Chapter heid its Novem- ber meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Sasnett, 2809 Cathedral avenue. As- sisting hostesses were Mrs. ), E. Kramer, Mrs. J. R. Pipes and Miss K. M. Jacquette, The regent, Mrs. S. B. Woodbridge, presided. Reports were given by Miss Jacquette, Mrs. A. E. T. Hansmann, Mrs. Frank W. Whitaker and Mrs. Ashmun N. Brown. It was announced by Mrs. Amy Hammond a bridge breakfast, for the benefit of the student loan fund, December 1 at 2400 Sixteenth street. Guests were Mrs. J. R. Cox, Miss Helen Harmon, former State regent, and Miss Margaret Nay- lor, State chairman of better fiims, who spoke of the work of the committee. Marcia Burns Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Frank Kreglow, with Mrs. George L. Palmer and Miss Lols Ed- munds assisting hostesses. The regent, cepted by the National Soclety. Don: tions of $2 to the Americanism Com- mittee and $1 to the chapter house were made, A paper on the life of Marcia Burns Van Ness, the one for whom the chap- ter is named, was read by the historian, Mrs. A. Eugene Barr. The American Liberty Chapter was entertained by Miss Elizabeth Wing- field, 3207 Nineteenth street, assisted by Mrs. George T. Hawkins. Mrs. George S. Newcomb, regent, presided. Mrs. Newcomb gave an account to the president general, Mrs. Russell W. Magna, given by the District Daughters. She requested members send picture cards to two of the seven original daughters, Mrs. Sara Poole and her sis- ter, Mrs. Mary Poole Newsome, Gibson, Ga., who are more than 90 years of age. Miss Frances Owen, historian; Mrs. Willlam M. MacKellar, Mrs. James M. Carter and Mrs. W. E. Ewell gave re- ports. Mrs. Fred C. Croxton and Mrs. V.G. Burnette were presented for member- ship. Mrs. George T. Hawkins and Mrs. E. M. Pickens presided in the dining room. Sarah Franklin Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Mimika F. Abraham, with Misses Abrahams and Mrs. Wade Elgin_assistant_hostesses. The regent, Miss Belle M. Browning, presided. The historian, Mrs. Robert Harrison, read a paper, “Mysteries of the White House.” Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard was made an honorary member. A social followed the business session, when tea was served. ‘There will be no meeting in Decem- ber. Mrs. George Simpson and Mrs. William D. Ogden will entertain the chapter January 18. Keystone Chapter met at the home of its registrar, Miss May Adele Levers. | Miss Levers and Miss Emma Keithline were hostesses. The regent, Mrs. Ida J. Kinsell, presided. A paper was read | by Mrs. Newton Montgomery on “John | Marshall, the First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.” ‘The chapter will meet in December with Mrs. Casey Jones and Mrs. New- ton Montgomery. ' Manor House Chapter met at the home of Mrs. C. H. A. Montgomery, with Miss Helen Montgomery assisting hostess. The regent, Miss Lillian Chen- oweth, presided. A welcome was ex- tended to new members, Mrs. Bessie Newlin and Miss Doree Holmaf. Re- ports were made: Chapter House and Student Loan Fund, Miss Mary Lee Goddard; Library, Miss Clara Follin; C. |Girl Home Makers, Mrs. National Defense, Mrs. C. L. Garner; B. O'Neal; Approved Schools, Mrs. C. P. Clark; | Entertainment, Mrs. Jane Hooker, and | Scns and Daughters of the Republic, Mrs. Carvin Hassell. The December meeting will be held at the home of the regent and will be in the nature of a “Colonial Christ- mas.” Continental Chapter met Monday evening at the home of Miss Annie M. Alexander and the Misses Beer, 1243 Thirty-third street. The regent, Mrs. Lora F. Manion, presided. Miss Evelyn Yeomans, the historian, read a paper. A bridge breakfast will be given by the Student Loan Fund Committee, De cember 1, at Mezidian Mansions noon. Mrs. Thomas D. Whyte an- nounced the chapter house card party the evening of January 12, at the Wil- lard Hotel. A new member, Miss Lillie Belle O'Donnell, was received. Miss Marion A. Fulton, niece of Mrs. Flor- ence Carmody, was a guest. Miss Mary J. Edmands and Mrs. Howard E. Middleton presided at the tea table and were assisted by Misses Isabel G. Beer, Margaret C. Beer, Frances Johnson and Annie M. Alexan- der, in serving refreshments. The De- cember meeting will be held at the ‘Washington Hotel. The State Committees of American- ism, Ellis Island, and Manual for Im- migrants will hold a joint meeting at the Interior Department. Mrs, Archer L. Haycock will sing, accompanied by Miss Callamore. Mrs. Sterling Bock- oven will give a short talk and there will be an illustrated lecture, read by Mrs. Charles T. Watson. All D. A. R. members and their friends are invited. Lucy Holcombe Chapter met at the home of Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, 2704 Cathedral avenue. Mrs. John T. Hud- dle and Miss Virginia Patterson were assisting hostesses. The regent, Mrs. Fred M. Mopkins, presided. State com- | mittee reports were made by Mrs. Paul Earnest, Approved Schools; Miss Vir- ginia Patterson, Better Fiims; Miss Kate Edmunds, Correct Use of the Flat; Miss Alice Griggs, Genealogical Records; Mrs. Grace P. Wood, D. A. R. Library; Mrs. Eliot H. Thomson, D. A. R. Magazine; Mrs. F. E. Cunningham, Entertainment; Mrs. W. W. Stewart, National Defense; Miss Alice Short, Sons and Daughters of the Republic. The chapter will give a luncheon and bridge at 2301 Georgia avenue, Jan- uary 4, 12:30 p.m. Guests present included Mrs. Harry C. Grove, State regent. Richard Arnold Chapter held its No- vember meeting at the home of Mrs. Willlam Golden Carter, 16 Taylor street, Chevy Chase, Md., with Mrs. Lee Pennington, jr, State chairman, “Cor- rect Use of the Flag,” and Mrs. E. C A. Dunn, assisting hostesses. Miss Ella Espey, regent, presided. ‘The following were appointed on State Committees: Approved Schools, Mrs. | Edward L. Montgomery; Better Films, Miss Bertie Packett; D. A. R. Maga- zine, Miss Elizabeth Cain: Ellis Island, Mrs. Julia Nolen Hay; Entertainment, Mrs. Edward L. Montgomery; Patriotic Education, Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins; | National Defense, Mrs. William Golden | Carter. $ Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins, former Tegent, gave a report. Speakers were Mrs. Grove, State regent, Harper, State director, C. A. R., and Mrs. Edna James; prospective members, Mrs. Sudler and Miss Sudler. District National Guard Brigade headquarters of the National Guard of the District of Columbia has announced that an examination will be held on or about January 4 next, and on successive drill nights, for the pur- pose of obtaining from the enlisted ranks qualified candidates for promo- tion to the rank of second lieutenant of Coast Artillery. The names of the successful candidates will be placed on an_eligible list, from which selections will be made during the year for pro- motion to the commissioned grade as vacancies might occur in the Coast Artillery rtegiment. Enlisted men, in order to be qualified to take the ex- amination, must have completed six months of service in the ranks. The application of each man must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation from as many success- ful business or professional men of the highest standing in the community, giving their opinions as to the business and general worth of the applicant and his capacity for leadership, from the standpoint of the citizen. The an- nouncement says that these letters will not be accepted from members of the National Guard. The examinations will be conducted by a board composed of Maj. Walter W. Burns, commanding the Coast Ar- tillery unit; Maj. Stewart M. Grayson, commanding the Medical Department Detachment of the Coast Artillery, and Capt. Caesar R. Roberts, United States Coast Artillery Corps. The examining board is instructed to pay particular attention to the selec- tion of candidates who are possessed of command ability and are not alone satisfactory in theoretical examinations. Announcement has been made of the chief of the Militia Bureau's indoor rifle team match for the current drill year. National Guard organizations throughout the country and in Hawail and Puerto Rico will participate in this competition. The units authorized to participate are those whose principal weapon is the rifle, and, in addition, units of the Coast Artillery harbor de- fense. Each team is to consist of one team captain, one team coach, ten firing members and two alternates. The team captain and team coach are not authorized to fire. A team representing each company, troop or battery au- thorized to fire, will be selected in the manner approved by the State adjutant general. The company, troop and bat- tery teams selected will compete by firing the course prescribed to deter- mine the team to represent the regi- ment, separate battalion or squadron or_part of a regiment In the case of split units, in the match. These pre- liminary matches, it was pointed out, should be completed before January 31. ‘The teams selected to represent the larger units will compete by firing dur- ing February. The winning team in each State, the District of Columbia, Hawail and Puerto Rico will be desig- nated as “the chief of the Militia Bu- reau’s indoor rifie team,” which desig- nation will continue for a period of one year. In order that the indoor rifle cham- plonship for the entire National Guard may be determined, the adjutant general of each State and the District of Columbia is required to certify to | the chief of the Militia Bureau the | scores made by the team winning the match fired in the home territory. Scores and targets must reach the Mlhtua Bureau not later than April 1, next. All matches are to be fired under the sufervlslon of the State adjutants general. A match having been ans | nounced as a competition and one shot fired, it must be completed as such, the | Militia Bureau instructions say. All matches must be announced as such before any firing is done. Further, a match having been started no further practice firing will be allowed until the completion of all record firing required for the match. Alternates may fire only when a principal firing member has become physically incapacitated, disqualified for violation of the rules or has been discharged from the service. An of- ficer must be designated to supervise the matches. The only eligibility re- quirement is actual membership in the unit conducting the match fire at least Song?gs prior to theopening date of the match. Ties are to be decided as follows: | By the higheést team aggregate score in the standing position; by the highest team aggregate score in the sitting or knelling position; by the highest team aggregate score in the prone position; by the highest individual aggregate score; by the highest individual score e% any stage, starting with the stand- ing_position. The course to be fired consists of 10 shots prone, 19 shots sitting or kneel- ing, 10 shots standing. No sighting shots are permitted. Pvt. Walter E. Klein, Battery A, 260th Coast. Artillery, has been ordered pro- moted to the rank of sergeant. ‘The following have been ordered transferred to the National Guard Re- serve of their respective units for the reasons given: ‘Temporary removal from the city— Staff Sergt. Alex J. Thill, Ordnance De- partment, State staff; Pvt. (First Class) David Epstein, 29th Division Military Police Company; Pvt. John V. Whaley, Battery E, 260th Coast Artillery. Business interference with the per- formance of military duty—Sergt. John C. Eilbeck, Battery C, 260th Coast Ar- tillery; Corpl. Arthur N. Bryde, Battery B, 260th Coast Artillery; Corpl. Albert B. Burton, 29th Division Military Police Company; Pvt. Jerdin J. Little, 29th Division Military Police Company; Pvt. (First Class) George Scordas, Battery A, 260th Coast Artillery; Pvt. Jesse Moorman, Company A, 121st Engineers; Pvt. Ralph P. MacConnell, Headgquar- ters and Service Company, 121st Engi- neers, ‘The following have been ordered transferred from the Reserve to the ac- tive list of their units: Pvt. Emil F. Paschall, Battery A; Pvt. .John E. Polen, Battery B, and Pvt. Richard D. Gates, Battery E, all 260th Coast Ar- tillery. Pvt. Charles W. Toppin, Battery E. 260th Coast Artillery, has been crdered honorably. discharged on account of re- moval from the city. Disabled American Veterans At the regular meeting of Federal Chapter tomorrow evening in the of- fices of L. Harold Sothoron, Commercial National Bank Building, plans have been made to elect and install the of- ficers. The chapter is continuing its drive for new members. At present Comrades Jones, eil, Coran and Schroyer are leading in number of new members se- cured. . V. radio program, cast every Thursday afternoon over Station WOL, was omitted last Thurs- day in order to permit special Thanks- giving day features to be broadcast. Ralph L. Chambers, rehabilitation of- ficer, and John Egense of the legislative staff were in Norfolk, Va., last Mon- day and esday, conferring with of- ficers of the V on re- ferring with E. Lee Turner, national executive committeeman, on organi- zation activities. At the last meeting of Rea Chapter nominations of officers were as follows: James Kehoé, commander; Maurice broad- [ in the Red Cross and Mrs. | quet will b:l?xdd at 7:30 pm. at the ; Raleigh Hotel ‘The drive sponsored by Comdr. Mel- ton to place disabled veterans in jobs is progressing. Telephone Junior Vice Comdr. J. A. Shaw, National 8472, Branch 141. Oscar G. Jones of Federal Crapter leads in obtaining jobs for dis- abled veterans, having placed 110 dis- abled men in profitable employment. At the regular bi-monthly meeting of the department Executive Committee tlast Wednesday evening a resolution was passed calling on the national com- mander to appoint a committee to study the possibility of inaugurating a civil service preparatory course for disabled veterans desirous of g examina- tions for Government positions. Rea Chapter Auxiliary will hold a card party this week at the home of Mrs. Helen Snyder, The November meeting of the North- east Suburban W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Gaver, 3411 Twenty- fourth street. The leader was Mrs, Emmet Midkiff. Mrs. Newburg, Dis- trict director of literature, spoke. Re- freshments were served by the hostess. Capitol Hill L. T. L. will hold a medal contest under the direction of Mrs. Robert L. Bler at the Eastern Presbyterian Church November 28 at 7:45 pm. North Capitol Union met at the home of Mrs. C. F. Ortlip last Monday eve- ning. Mrs, Cynthia Pollard, first vice president, presided. Mrs. Lillle Moore conducted the devotionals. The meet- trict officers, Mrs. Charles Windle, first vice president; Mrs, Peters, recording secretary, and Mrs. Crain, treasurer; also by the Rev. Charles Butler. The following superintendents cf depart- ments were chosen: Evangelistic, Mrs. Lillie Moore; flower mission, Mrs. Lcuis Espey; soldiers in hospitals, Mrs. Helen Hall; pianist, Miss Emma Wilkins; pub- licity, Mrs. M. R. Lineback; welfare, Mrs. Rose Berg; literature, Miss Effie Ritchie. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Walter Johnson, Mrs. Espey, Mrs. J. H. Moore and Mrs. Shenton. Eckington Union met Tuesday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. Warren Had- ley on First street with Mrs. N. M. Pollock presiding. A Bicentennial pro- gram was given. Mrs. Floy Reehling conducted the devotional services. Three new members were added to the rolls: Mrs. Hugh Umstead, Mrs. Olive Sher- wood and Mrs. George Cook. It was decided to omit the December meeting. R.|Mrs. B. J. Wrightsman, using a poem as a presentation for the retiring pres. ident, Mrs. Alvin Day, gave her silver, a gift from the union. Mrs. Charles Windle read a poem by the late Wayne B. Wheeler. Mrs. Marie Brinley told of the District work. A brief biography of George Washington was given by Mrs. Pollock. Frank Day, jr., recited a Ppledge. “Minuet” and “Gavotte.” Mrs. Charles Blair gave a_reading. Mrs. Atkinson sang. Mrs. Frank Day recited. The following assisted the hostess in the dining room: Mrs. James Matthews, gm John E. Dunn and Mrs. Frank ay. A Loyal Temperance Legion was or- ganized last Monday at the Lincoln Road M. E. Church by Mrs. Ival Stout, District L. T. L. secretary, when about following officers were chosen: Presi- dent, Harvey White; vice presidents, representing the United Brethren Church, Richard Wagner; Eckington Presbyterian Church, Helen Conard; Lincoln Roed Church, Margaret Lin- kins; secretary, Robert Geran; treasurer, John Rogers, jr. Miss Fran- ces White was chosen to plan for making sunshine envelopes. Miss Janet Thompeon assisted at the piano. The next meeting will be December 19, in the same church. ‘The Soldiers and Sailors Department, with Mrs. A. B. McManus director, has accepted an invitation from Chap- lain R. Earl Boyd, major of U. S. Army, to be honor guests at a special temper- ance service in the Memorial Chapel at gvzéter Reed Hospital, December 4, at 45 am, Y. M. C. A. News The Dramatic Club will hold & re- hearsal Tuesday night in the assembly hall of the Central Y. M. C. A. The Glee Club will meet Wednesday night in room 217. Prof. Frank J. Albus of the South- eastern University School of Law will give a radio lecture on “The Wife's Legal Rights” over WMAL Wednesday afternoon. ‘This will be-the ninth of a series of talks on the general subject, “The Layman and the Law,” arranged by Southeastern University in co-opera- tion with Station WMAL. ‘The international Sunday school les- son will be given over WMAL next Sat- urday at 5:15 o'clock. Need for character education of chil- dren was discussed by Dr. James A. Bell, director of education of the Y. M. C. A. before the Bryan Parent-Teacher Asscciation, in an open forum of Tues- day, at the Bryan School. Margaret E. Barse, president of the association, presided. Increased activity in Y. M. C. A. religious, social, boys’ and other work was reported in the monthly statistical tabulation of the various “Y” depart- ments, just made public, The reports were submitted to the Board of Gov- ernors of the association. I MARINE CORPS NEWS l Plans for an annual Christmas tree celebration December 24 at corps head- quarters are being made. The tree will be erected in the big room on the third floor of wing 3, Navy Building. First Lieut. Grover C. Darnall will be placed upon the retired list of com- missioned officers of the corps Decem- ber 1. Second Lieut. Stewart Boyle, who re- cently tendered his resignation as a commissionied officer of the corps, has had same accepted. The Quantico base, which will shortly receive several hundred men from the quotas now serving in Nicaragua, will, notwithstanding, continue to function far below the strength ordinarily main- | tained thereat. It is stated that fur-| loughs will be granted to the majority of the men returning from the tropics. _ STEAMSHIPS. AUGUSTUS WORLD CRUISE ioa[#emy JAN. 14 TO MAY 23, 1933 ""I1A ing was addressed by three of the Dis- | Mrs. W. F. Atkinson played the‘ 40 children composed the group. The and | and weird ways—it's a lifetime education and an exciring social adventure as welll And now as never befors you can go eco- momically. U. 8. 8. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2, will hold a card party December 1, at the home of Miss Jane Breen, 3614 Living- ston street. ‘The date of the national convention of the American Legion, in CI was fixed for October 2-5, inclusive, the National Executive Committee. The National Executive Committee of the American Legion, in its November meeting at national headquarters, re- seived pledges of co-operation from both the Legion Auxiliary and the “40 and 8" | in the Legion's fight to protect disabled veterans and to provide them with adequate care. The assurances were delivered by the national president of the auxiliary, Mrs. S. Alford Blackburn, and by the | 40 and 8” chef de chemin de fer, John | A. Elden of Cleveland, Ohio. A hope expressed in France that the American Legion will hold its national convention in Paris in 1837 was read to the Executive Committee without | official action being taken, but with in- formal and sympathetic interest. The | message, addressed to Louis A. Johnson, | national commander, was_from Marcel Blanchard, in Paris. Blanchard is | chairman ' of the French section of | Fidac. Fidac is the association of vet- | erans’ organizations in the allied coun- tries, the American Legion being the member society in the United States. The French War Brides’ Assoclation, formed during the national convention of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary in Portland, Oreg., last September, will hold its next meeting during the Legion’s 1933 national con- vention in Chicago, Mrs. A. O. Ander- son of Hillsboro, N. Dak., president of | the association, has announced. The | association is composed of French women who married American soldiers during the World War. Its purpose is to renew girlhood rmnasmfm and acquaintances made on board ship coming to America. Mrs. Anderson is receiving letters daily | from French war brides in 2ll parts of the country. La Societe des Huit Chapeaux et | Quarante Femmes met at the Hotel ‘Washington, Le Chapeau Eunice Dessez presiding. Entertainment Chairman Edna McIntosh outlined the program for the birthday celebration of Salon No. 14 December 3. Invitations have been sent to many prominent legion- naires and their wives both in the city and elsewhere. Child Welfare Chairman Roberta Fawcett reported plans for the annual Christmas party for the chil- dren of World War veterans. The Cherio Committee will visit Mount Alto tomorrow and again in December. The closing date for the highest per- centage of paid-up membership is De- cember 31, and Chapeau Dessez is kopeful that Salon No. 14 will win one of the trophies. ‘Takoma Park Post will give a card party December 1 at Comdr. A. L. Conger’s residence, 810 Jackson avenue, Takoma Park, Md, for the benefit of obtaining the post colors. * Telephone | Shepherd 2113 to make reservations. ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary, Mrs. Agnes | Hartley, president, will give a dance | December 15. | The Executive Committee of the post | met November 17 and decided to have {a second flag presentation ceremony January 12, when the second unit of flags will be presented to the post. At a meeting of the Stuart Walcott Post Tuesday in the rooms of the ‘Washington Board of Trade, The Star Building, the following officers were elected: Commander, Charles L. Curtis, | | American Legion Auxiliary National executive committeewoman and past department president, Mrs. | Joseph H. Mims, has been appointed | | the Eastern divisional chairman of com- munity service and unit activities by the national president, Mrs. S. A.| Blackburn. Mrs. Mims has appointed Mrs. Marion Martin as her secretary in this work. The regular meeting of the Depart- ment Executive Committee was held ‘Thursday at Sears, Roebuck & Co. Art Galleries, 1106 Connecticut avenue, with the department president, Mrs. E. E. Corwin, presiding. The following appointments, made by the president, | were ratified: Chairman of Fidac, Mrs. Ruth M. Turner of Vincent B. Costello Unit, No. 15; Uniform chairman, Mrs. Martha Whitcomb, and marshal of parades, Mrs. Ada Riley, both of the George E. Killeen Unit, No. 25. Mrs. William D. Mulkey, department | vice president and membership chair-| man, offered a trophy to be awarded in convention to the unit bringing in the greatest membership this year over last year's membership, which offer was accepted by the committee. Announcement was made of the death of Mrs, Julia Brown, president of the | James Reese Europe Unit, No. 5. All unit presidents were advised that units should take their places in numer- :t’:al order in parades and public func- ions. The department president and her official staff will make an official visita- tion to the George E. Killeen Unit, No. 25, December 14, at 3240 O street. It was decided to hold a social eve- ning immediately after the next regular meeting, at which small Christmas gifts will be exchanged in the holiday spirit. Victory Unit. No. 4, held a_special | meeting November 22 at Sears, Roebuck & Co. Art Galleries, 1106 Connecticut avenue, with the president, Mrs. P. E. Doleman, presiding. Entertainment chairman, Mrs. Katherine Mills, a nounced that the unit dance will fea. ture a 15-minute stage show, several| novelty numbers and prizes. A number of complete ‘Thanksgiving | baskets were made up and several unit members volunteered their services to| deliver them. i The unit's annual Christmas y will be held December 22 at the Tem- | porary Home for Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. Men staying at the home | will be remembered with Christmas gifts. The unit will also remember | children of needy families to whom | Thanksgiving baskets were given, with | toys at Christmas time. Mrs. Mary | Ole)&wfll be in charge of the Christmas work. Mrs. A. N. Schroeder reported on re- | lief rendered in a Child Welfare case reported to a member of the unit. Mrs. Doleman appointed Mrs. Grace Jackson as chairman of trophies and awards. The next regular meeting of the unit will be held December 8 at Sears, Roe- buck & Co. Art Galleries. | American Legion Jr.; senior vice commander, Henry P. Fones; junio: vice commander, Nathan Silverberg: ,cige advocate, J. T. Brady; quartermas. Benjamifi ~ Aronsohn; historian, Eugene J. Hurdle; sergeant at arms, W. L. Schmidt; master at »|arms, Allen M. Ergood; chaplain, Dr. Charles E. Ralph; surgeon, Dr. E. M. Gardner; colorbearers, Ernest J. Kay and John Smith; trustee, Dr. Ray P. Guynn and Samuel Rose. Installation will take place at the next meeting. Past Comdrs. Vernon C. Auld, Robert B. McCandlish and Charles F. Reimer made addresses. Prizes of $25, $15 and $10 for members bringing in the great- est number of new members will be awarded by the present commander, Dr, Guynn, at the next meeting. The Fort Stevens World War Vet erans’ Group adopted the slogan, “Be Loyal—Give American Products Prefer= ence.” These veterans are organizing preparatory to applying for an Ameri- can Legion charter, and the organi- zation will be known as Fort Stevens Post, although it includes veterans re= siding from Park road to the District line and from Soldiers’ Home to Rock Creek Park. The charter is still open and veterans of the World War will be welcomed at the next meeting at Rock Creek Service Center, Georgia avenue and Peabody street, December 8, at 8 p.m. The Executive Committee of Vincent B. Costello Post met at the home of Sigmund Milbrandt, Gales street northe east. A buffet supper was served by Mrs. Milbrandt. A dance and enter- tainment will be held December 6 at the War College. The annual “turkey garty" will be held December 20 at the all of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Comdr. Grant announced plans are now being made for a supper dance in January, Officers of the James E. Walker Post were installed at the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. November 22. Dr. T. Ed- ward Jones, outgoing commander, was master of ceremonies. Department Comdr. Norman B. Landreau conducted the ceremonies. Dr. Charles Wesley made the principal address. Others who Epclv‘xe.' yere (;xl)m‘;l'r. ‘s’m;hen Madi- son, Col. Joseph H. Ward.of Tuskegee, kla., and Maurice Lewis. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, who was re-elected president of the Women's Auxiliary of the post, was installed by Mrs. Martin Dyer. She was presented a gavel by Mrs. Thacker B. Walker and also a corsage of roses, the gift of Miss Lillian Regan, commander of Spengler Unit, and a basket of flowers from the members of James. Reece Europe Post. Baritone and tenor solos by J. B. Cobb and Lester Dorsey and a plano solo by Miss Fairfax Green were rendered. 12,000 GIVEN CLOTHING DALLAS, Tex, November 26 (#)— ‘Thanksgiving day was transformed into a reality for thousands of needy here through the annual distribution of cloth~ ing by I. Rude, a merchant. Two years ago Rude advanced the date of his annual party from Christ- mas to Thanksgiving so the poor might be protected earlier in the Winter from cold weather. As 12,000 needy, mostly women and children, filed through Rude’s clot store, clerks selected the garment needed by the applicant. None went away empty-handed. RESORTS. = . o Leave the clouds of weather and worry behind and come south to Health, Happiness and Pleasure. The same sunshine . . . the same summer-time swimming all win- ter . . . the same winter home of the nation’s great . . . BUT the rates are revised downward. Hotels large and small, also cozy | apartments, bungalows and eot~ tages completely equipped for light housekeeping—everything but the groceries. Excellent apartments from $200 to $400 for the season. Larger, beauti- fully furnished apartments fit- Kenneth H. Nash Unit, No. 8, will| have a card and bingo party December | 3, at 8 p.m,, 2t the home of Mrs. Yoder, | mother of Mrs. Bertha Yoder Werthner, | 1225 Euclid street. STEAMSHIPS. 1933.. World Cruise Year | Everybody wants fo see the world some doy. This is the year you can afford it. Ecypt, In- dia, China . . . ‘rickshaws . . . devil dancers | . . impossible scanery . . . strange peoples | | | , largest motorship afoat, 33,000 fons, sails Jonvary 14 on a remarka- ble itinerory of 34 ports and 99 localities in- cluding Tripofi and Bali, “The Last Paradise”, $2,100 vp, 70 complete shore excursions in- cluded. $1,600 up, shore excursiens optional. ‘Write for illustrated litefature. Appiy loca! agews or One State St, N 1. C. LIAN LINE . EBICS - ting most requirements from $400 to $800. Luxurious ones with every modern convenience from $300 to $2500. Hotels, American or European plan, at exceedingly low rates. Prices in tune with the times Bat the life-giving Florida sun- shine is still on the gold standard. All eports under ideal conditions —deep-sea fishing, surf bathing, golf, polo, tennis—anything you wish. Come by train, steamer or automobile. J’e are equally accessible by all. For full information on rates, reservations, etc. write or wire to Miami Beach of