Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1934, Page 73

Legion to Hold Special Meeting on Constitution March Convention Called to Consider Proposed Changes Adopted by Executive Committee. constitution and by-laws, fol lowing adoption by the Execu- tive Committee, a special convention of the Department of the District of Columbia, American Legion, will be held March 15 lnd 16. The place of the meeting has not yet been decided. Department Comdr. James O'Con- nor Roberts has announced that the usual 40 days' notice will be sent to the 28 posts and that proposed changes and amendments must be submitted through Department Adjt. Howard S. Fisk at least 35 days prior to the opening of the conven- tion. Any proposed amendments to the by-laws must be read to the convention at least 24 hours before being voted on. The voting strength of the ap- proaching convention will depend on the number of paid-up members of the various posts. Each post will be entitled to 1 delegate and 1 alternate at large and 1 additional delegate and 1 additional alternate for each 50 members, or major portion thereof, whose current dues have been re- ceived by the department finance officer on March ], next. ‘The department Executive Commit- tee has approved of a membership campaign presented by Department Membership Officer Charles C. Ailes, with the object in view of securing 6,000 members during the ensuing year. Various contests have been in- cluded in the campaign, with suita- ble prizes in the various classes. The sum of $50 has been divided into several cash prizes to be drawn by lot, using the 1935 paid-up mem- bership cards of all who have paid current dues and of record at de- partment headquarters by midnight January 5, next. A similar amount has been voted to be competed for by every member of the department who secures one or more new mem- bers by March 1, the final day prior to the coming special department convention. This will be drawn for, using the cards issued for this contest. Another $50 has been appropriated to be awarded to the member securing the largest number of new members and excludes all elective and ap- pointive department officers and post commanders. The contest ends March 1. The sum of $40 will go toward the purchase of gold Amexican Legion but- tons to be awarded to each member who secures 20 or more new members by March 1 next. An American Legion uniform has been donated by a local clothing firm to be awarded by the Membership Committee at a contest to be announced later. A barbecue will be held late in May or the early part of June, to which will be invited as guests of the department all members who secured two or more new mem- bers. FOR the purpose of revising the In the present membership activiti- ties Government Printing Office Post is in the lead with 141 paid-up mem- bers for the year 1935, with Bunker Hill Post next with 117, closely fol- lowed by Vincent B. Costello Post with 115 members. Next in line is Stuart ‘Walcott Post with 106 members and Sergt. ‘Jasper Post with 101. The standing of ‘the other posts follows: Fort Stevens, 84; Kenneth H. Nash, 80; George Washirgton, 71: Quentin Roosevelt, 67; U. S. 8. Jacob Jones Post, 66; Jane A. Delano, 63; Augustus P. Gardner, 57; Washington Police, 50; Bureau of Engraving and Print- ing 42; Lincoln, 37; James Reese Eu- tope, 31; Stanley Church Depue, 31; National Press Club, 23; James E. Walker, 22; Stephen P, McGroarty, 10; Henry C. Spengler, 6; Belleau ‘Wood, 3. As the result of the presentation of a resolution by Dept. Comdr. James ©O’Connor Roberts at the recent com- manders and adjutants’ conference at Indianapolis, the National Executive Committee of the American Legion has approved the action in advising veterans to refrain from participat- ing in a “bonus march” in the Na- tional Capital for the purpose of using pressure to secure action for payment of adjusted compensation certificates at the approaching session of Con- gress. “The American Legion will have in Washington strong spokesmen for the veterans in behalf of this and other vital legislation, including Na- tional Comdr. Frank N. Belgrano, jr.” is the announcement received by De- partment Adjt. Fisk. “The presence of a large force of veterans on the scene not only will obstruct the care- fully prepared plans of the propey veteran represcntatives, but might lead to difficulties which would make impossible the payment of these cer- tificates this year,” concludes the no- tice. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the National Executive Committee. Tribute was paid the American sol- dier while on French soil by Dr. Audri Beneteau of the French em- bassy last Tuesday night at the meet- ing of George Washington Post. No. 1, at the club house, 1441 Rhode Island avenue. W. T. King, a char- ter member of the post, was reinstated to membership. The regular meeting scheduled for January 1 has been postponed until January 8, on account of New York day. The meeting will be the annual past commander’s night, for which a spe- cial program is being arranged. The retiring past commander of the post will be presented with a past com- mander’s jewel. Kenneth H. Nash Post, No. 8, will meet next Thursday at 8 pm. in German’s hall, 107 Upshur street. Matters on schedule for discussion are: Membership, membership initia- tion, welfare and hospital entertain- ments, Prizes will be voted to Com- rades Hardester and Goldberg for substantially increasing the post treas- ury. A Christmas entertainment will be arranged for the post squadron of Sons of American Legion. The next hospital entertainment will be at Naval Hospital, December 17, 7:45 p.m. All Legionnaires invited. Vincent B. Costello Post met Tues- day in the board room, District Build- ing. A resolution was adopted for for- warding to the District Commisisoners supporting Col. William L. Peak, head of Lorton Reformatory, for the posi- tion of superintendent, District of Columbia Penal Institutions. Past Comdr. Cipriani presented a medal forwarded from the national headquarters to O. M. Schriver, for having secured the highest score ever made in the international F. I D. A. C. rifle match, he having made a score of 1,895 out of a possible 2,000, in this match recently held at Camp Perry. ‘The post voted to co-operate with the suxiliary in giving & Christmas party for the children. Comrades Pis- wrio, Pichione, Le Dane, and Taske ‘were appointed to sssist the auxiliary. Elmer R. Reynolds was announced as president of the Post Drum and Bugle Corps and Thomas L. Tuohy was ap- pdnud graves registration officer, ‘The next meeting of the post will be held at 1105 Sixteenth street, @~ Meetings This Week. Monday—U. 8. S. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2, Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts ave- nue, 8 p.m.; Bureau of Engrav- ing and Printing Post, No. 23, 713 D street, 8 p.m. Tuesday—Victory Post, No. 4, Odd Fellows’ Temple, 419 Seventh street, 8 p.m.; James Reese Europe Post, No. 5, Y. M. C. A, Twelfth and T streets, 8 pm.; National Press Club Post, No. 20, National Press Building, 6 p. 2d Division Post, No. 28, New Colonial Hotel, 8 p.m. Thursday—Kenneth H. Nash Post, No. 8, 107 Upshur street, 8 p.m.; Sergt. Jasper Post, No. 13, Thomas Circle Club, 8 pm. James E. Walker Post, No. 26, Y. M. C. A, Twelfth and T streets, 8 p.m. cember 18, with entertainment and refreshments. A number of badges of the Sixteenth Annual National Convention are avail- able to those who desire to add to their collection from past conventions, or who wish to start a collection. According to a report from Charles A. Mills, executive vice president, there are available badges of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, 40/8, the 8/40, and the Junior Ameri- can Legion, at 25 cents each. Those interested communicate with the Convention Corporation, Post Office Box 1270, Miama, Fla. Fort Stevens Post, No. 32, met at its headquarters last Thursday. Comdr. W. H. Hargrave presided. G. H. Goetting was appointed graves regis- tration officer. Robert M. Kennedy, L. W. Kramer and Herbert B. Lowey were voted to membership and later initiated with 20 others. Reports were submitted to Adijt. P. J. Cavanaugh, finance officer; A. C. Harmon, Sons of the American Legion Chairman Charles Combs; Resolutions Committee Chairman A. W. Tucker, Athletic Officer Joseph I Hogan, Americanism Officer Joseph Walker, Christmas Party Chairman George H. Smith, Service Officer Erin Peatross, Bowling Captain Roy Butrum, Housing Committee Chairman Leo J. Reel and Publicity Officer J. B. Sul- livan. Ping pong prizes were presented to the new champion, Arthur Brodie; runner-up, Doc. Parham, and con- solation winner, Bill Hargrave. Post headquarters will be open to members Tuesday night, the Member- ship Committee will meet there Thurs- day night and the post turkey fair will commence at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Drum and Bugle Corps will meet Tuesday night at Brightwood School. Plans to increase the membership as a measure of co-operation with Department Comdr. Roberts were formulated at the meeting of the Advisory Council of U. S. S. Jacob Jones Pest, No. 2, Thursday evening at the home of Estelle Richardson Ruby. Belle K. Graves and Nelia Eichhorn were co-hostesses. No meetings of the drill team will be held during December, it was an- nounced by Past Comdr. Tatspaugh. He said the time usually spent at drill will be devoted to preparations for the annual Christmas party for needy children given each year by the post. Charlotte Berry has been appointed a member of the department Ball Committee. Past Comdr. Green, in charge of squadron activities, has informed Comdr. Pinney that at the meeting of the U. 8. S. Jacob Jones Squadron, Sons of the American Legion, next Friday evening at the Thomson School each member will bring a new toy. The collection will be given to needy children when the Christmas baskets of food are distributed. Many members of the squadron are «join- ing the Drum and Bugle Corps being organized by Department Squadron Leader Porter Bush, and all are busy with plans to purchase their squadron flag. The boys earned and assem- bled a Thanksgiving basket for a woman 84 years old. The regular meeting of the post will be held tomorrow evening at the Thomas Circle Club and plans for the Christmas program for needy for- mer service families will be com- pleted. COLORS AUTHORIZED FOR FIFTH MARINES Stand Will Be Presented Next Year at Ball for Fleet Corps Reserves. Maj. Gen. John H. Russell, U. 5. M. C., commandant of the Marine Corps, has authorized a stand of colors for the 5th Battalion, Fleet Marine Corps Reserve. Maj. Harvey L. Miller, commanding the 5th Battalion, designated as color- bearers First Sergt. Kenneth J. Zoeller and Supply Sergt. Harry B. Warner, with Corpl. Albert E. Gill and Pvt. First Class George Scott as color guards. ‘The colors, as well as the new com- pany guidons, for the 5th Battalion, are to be formally presented at a col- ors dedication balli to be held some time after January 1, At last Wednesday evening’s forma- tion of the battalion, at 458 Indiana avenue, Maj. Miller urged all com- pany commanders to contact former Marines as well as class 3 reservists and former members of the 6th Ma- rine Reserve Brigade now in the East- ern Reserve Area to flll up the few va- cancies existing in the 5th Battalion. At this time it was impressed upon company commanders that the stand- ard of drill, fitness, requirements and appearance must be the same as that of the regular Marine Corps. Recruiting for the 5th Battalion is held every and Wednesday evening and drills Wednesday eve- nings. There will be no formations during Christmas week. CHINA USES HORSES Officials Abandon Motor Cars Due to Gasoline Costs. NANKING (#).—Because of the high cost of gasoline, employes-of the executive department have been told to substitute horse-drawn urnu- for their official autmobiles. Purchase has been ordered of 30 carriages and Pre- mier Wang Ching-Wei, who recently received a gift of 15 blooded steeds from Chinghai Province, China's far west, has donated the animals to the department. e, THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 9, I934—PART - _____________THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 9, 1934 —PART FOUR. -~ = F9 On Committee MRS. MARIE J. B. ANDERSON, Officer d’Academic of France and matron of Good Will Chapter, O. E. 8, has been selected national executive committeewoman of the Women's Auxiliary of the Disabled American War Veterans for the fourth district, which comprises the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. AUXILIARY LEADER AIDS INSTALLATION Miss M. Edna Mcintosh Just Home From Conference at Indianapolis. Miss M. Edna McIntosh, department president, District of Columbia Amer- ican Legion Auxiliary, who just re- turned from Indianapolis, Ind., where she attended the presidents’ and sec- retaries’ conference, installed officers of the Henry C. Spengler Unit No. 12 last Wednesday night. At a special department executive meeting last Monday night in the Board of Trade rooms, Star Building, the following appointments were rat- ified: Child welfare, Mrs. Mary E. Kolhos, Vincent B. Costello Unit No. 15; poppy chairmsn, Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, Henry C. Spengler Unit No. 12; bulletin chairman, Mrs. Sarah Sheedy, Vincent B. Costello Unit No. 15; rehabilitation, Mrs. Marle Gos- sard, Victory Unit No. 4; assistant secretary, Mrs. Madelyn A. Pence, Henry C. Spengler Unit No. 12. Madam Julia Cantacuzene Grant is entertaining at the Sulgrave Club in honor of Miss M. Edna McIntosh, department president, next Saturday. The, guests are department officers, past department presidents and com- { mittee chairmen. ‘The Vincent B. Cost Costello Unit No. 15 met at the Playhouse, 1814 N street, Tuesdsy evening. The president, Miss Irene Sheehan, announced the fol- lowing sppointments, which were rat- ified: Mrs. M. Stanton, secretary; Miss Margaret Gary, constitution and by-laws; Miss Helen Reagan, music; Mrs. Mary E. Kolhos, child welfare. Plans were. discussed for a Christ- mas party for the children, Mrs. Mary E. Kolhos, child welfare chair- man, was appointed chafrman of the committee in charge. Mrs. Kolhos selected the following members to as- sist her: Miss Nicle Perrell, Mrs. Mary Kehoe, Mrs. Agnes Hazard, Mrs. Ada Murray, Mrs. Margaret Franklin, Miss Irene Sheehan, Mrs. Ella Bell, Mrs. Nan de la Prade, Mrs. Blanche B. Knott, Miss Margaret Gary, Mrs. Buena Rumsey, Mrs. Sallle Cipriani and Mrs. Marion Skinner. Miss Nicie Perrell, chairman, has begun her work on membership and has appointed a committee consisting of Mrs. Sallle Cipriani, Mrs. Margaret Franklin and Mrs. Donaldson to as- sist her. James Reese Europe Unit, No. 5, sent & basket of provisions to a worthy family Thanksgiving. A supper will be served December 22. Stephen P. McGroarty Unit met at the home of Mrs. Mary Brock, High View Apartments. The following members were received by transfer: Miss Faustine Dennis, Mrs. Dorothy Harper, Mme. Cantacuzene Grant, Mrs. Margaret Corbett. November 30 a card party for the benefit of the unit was held at the home of S. R. Newell, 1620 P street. The unit served hot biscuits, home- made jelly and cake last Sunday to about 50 men at the War Veterans’ Home, 2607 Pennsylvania avenue. A card party for the benefit of the unit will be held December 11 at the home of Mrs. C. N. McGroarty, Falls Church, Va. At their next meeting members of the post and the unit will be the guests of Mme. Cantacuzene Grant at Sulgrave Club, 1801 Massachusetts avenue, The next meeting of Sergt. Jasper Post, No. 13, will be held at the ‘Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massa- chusetts avenue, December 13, at 8 pm. Comdr, W. A. McCallum will preside. Comdr. McCallum reports nearly 35 per cent of the membership are paid- up. Following the meeting refresh- ments will be served and Jess Chaillett will preside at the bingo table. Prizes will be awarded in the membership contest. The Kenneth H. Nash Unit No. 8 met Wednesday at the George Wash- ington club house, 1441 Rhode Island avenue. Reports on welfare work were received from Mrs. Lillian K. Urban and Mrs. E. Louise Fisk. An entertainment was held at the Home for Incurables last Monday when Charles Kohen presented a cided later. WOMAN’S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION Liberty Union, Mrs, Helen Luckett, Community Boys’ Club Organized by Veterans Defense Post Sponsors Movement—Relief Com- mittee Instructed to Procure Nnmes of Needy Famxlxes for Christmas Baskets. COMMUNITY boys’ club is being organized by Defense Post, District of Columbia De- partment, Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars. The committee in charge consists of Past Comdr. T. Cogan Hammett, Willam M. McGhee and John Koester. Plans for the organization of the club were announced at the last meeting of the post .at 2030 Rhode Island avenue northeast. The Relief Committee was instructed ‘to procure names of needy families in the sec- tion to whom Christmas baskets will be donated. Henry F. Hinckley, Dare ‘W. Moser and Robert J. Paisley were elected to membership, The Council of Administration met at the District Building last Monday nlxht with Deputment Comdr. Nnun.n election lden presiding. Col George L. Tait, put depcn.ment announced. A committee was appointed to ar- range a smoker and entertainment to be held at an early date. Officers of Federal Post were re- cently installed by Past Department Comdr. D. E. Campbell as follows: Stephen Nitchka, commander; Edwin E. McGowan, senior vice commander; John H. Edge, junior vice commander; F. C. Lucas, adjutant; James M. Dean, quartermaster; Rufus T. Chesser, post sdvocate; John G. Strobel, chaplain; Edward A. Sweeney, surgeon; George C. Wiliams, officer of the day; Sam Lapin and C. W. Brodie, council mem- bers; J. F. Chase, F. C. Lucas and Valentine Colonna, trustees. Mrs. Ruth Nitchka, wife of the com- mander, is new president of the auxiliary. Comdr. Walker H. Colston of Front Line Post has made the following ap- pointments: Historian, Edward T. Spedden; quartermaster sergeant, Jos- eph F. Lynch; sentinel, Howard Cross; color bearers, T. Thornton and N. J. Volkman; color guards, N. 8. McMor- row and Emory O'Berry; service officer, Logan Purcell; sergeant major, Joleph B. Gardella; patriotic instructor, Busada; guard, William J. xule. athletic officer, A. W. Masters. Department Comdr. Golden installed officers of United States Treasury Post as follows: Commander, Norman H. Edwards; senior vice commander, Frances Ihrie; junior vice commander, Joseph Perron; quartermaster, George 'W. Ridgeway; officer of the day, James Stewart; chaplain, George Kinghorn; surgeon, Jesse Weaver; Judge advo- cate, Arthur Quinn. Top Notch Tent ot No. : Mlum'y Or- der of the Cootie, held a “Scratch” at W. O. W. Hall, 935 G place, last Tues- day night. Daniel J. Leahy, depart- ment relief officer, was elected to membership. A class of candidates will be ini- tiated at the “Scratch” the evening of December 18. The first degree will be conferred. A New Orleans Club has been formed. Follow Me Post will hold & dance at the Arcade, Fourteenth and Park road, January 16. Tony J. Sloss is the chairman, assisted by F. Vernon Daley and Charles R. Boone. The post will hold a social tomor- row night at the home of Ira T. Byran, 1000 Jackson street northeast. Potomac Post Auxiliary will give & Chrsitmas dance in the Red Cross room at Walter Reed Hospital for the patients and enlisted men of the Meetings This Week. Monday, 8 pm., Front Line Post, No. 1401, 808 I street northwest. Washington Post, No. 2364, 1508 Fourteenth ' street northwest. - Internal Revenue Post, No. 2364, Hamilton Hotel. ‘Tuesday, 8 p.m., National Capi- tal Post, No. 127, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines' Club, Eleventh and L streets. Admiral Robert E. Peery Ship, No. 427, Hamilton Hotel. Advance Post, No. 2194, Continental Hotel. ‘Wednesday, 8 p.m., Columbia Post, No. 833, Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue. Defense Post, No. 2357, 2030 Rhode Island avenue northeast. McKimmie-Catterton Police-Fire Post, No. 2979, National Guard . Overseas Military Band, Drum and Bugle Corps, National Guard Armory. Friday, 8 p.m., United States Treasury Post, No. 2400, Soldiers, Sallors and Marines' Club. reservation tomorrow evening. The orchestra section of the Fort Myer Army Band will furnish music. Mrs. Clay Keene Miller, department president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, in- stalled the new officers of Potomac Auxiliary. Mrs. Rose Luebkert, retir- ing president, presented associate of- ficers with a gift. The new president is Mrs. Ida Mae Emmert. Admiral Robert E. Perry Ship will meet Tuesday night at the Hamilton Hotel. A barn dance will be given at the Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue, December 22. Many get-togethers are now being planned by the committee during the Winter and Spring, including dances to be held at the Hamilton Hotel, ‘Washington’s birthday and April 6, commemorating the twenty-sixth an- niversary of the discovery of the North Pole by Admiral Robert E. Peary. National Capital Post officers, headed by Comdr. Walter I. Yebens, officiated for the first time at the last stated meeting at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club. A group of members was given ion to in te the name of the post in that of their “Annual Encampment Club.” The purpose of the club is to afford members, through payment of regular monthly dues, an opportunity to attend the National V. F. W. Encampment, and recruited members may take advantage of spe- cial benefits by joining within the next 30 days. Comdr. Yebens announced his selections of committee chairmen and designated Quartermaster Ernest Wickstrand to head the Entertain- ment Oommmee !q\uerllm Reed Post held its inaugural meeting with the newly elected officers presiding at the Hamil- ton Hotel, Thursday night. ~Comdr. Fowle presided. Wearers of the Cross of Malta, insignia of the V. P. W., are invited to attend the first scheduled program of entertainment at the Hamilton Ho- tel, Decéember 20, being a memorial address on the life and scientific achievements of Ml] Dr. Walter Reed. At the Jast meeting of ‘Washington Post No. 2364, Comdr. Walter P. Boehm presided. John Duffy was obligated as an honorary member. A tentative program and date will be set at tomorrow night's meeting for the presentation of the post colors. NEWS OF LOCAL CLUBS (Continued From Eighth Page.) Hugh Adams, Miss Nellie Brown, Miss Arline Du Four and Mrs. John Wey- rich. The Executive Committee will give 8 dinner December 12 at 7 p.m. There will be a panel discussion on “The Personal and Social Development of Students.” Frederick Redefer will conduct the panel. The partici- pants are Miss Bertie Backus, Dr. Stanwood Cobb, Judge Fay Bentley, Rev. Philip Murray, Miss Jean Dean Cole and Dr. Winifred Richmond. The art appreciation group offer Henry K. Bush-Brown, sculptor and artist, as the guest speaker at a meet- ing December 13 at 8 p.m. Miss Louise Newell, leader of the section, will show lantern slides illustrating the work of Mr. Bush-Brown and of Lorado Taft. ‘The Washington branch will observe the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of the Perisian poet, Firdausi, December 16 at 8 p.m. at the club house, 1634 I street. The Minister from Persia and Mme. Djalal will be the guests of honor. Firdausi’s poems will be read and there will be Persian music. The Marietta Park Women’s Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Charles Sterner, 721 Quebec street. The president, Mrs. Conrad Nix, pre- sided. ‘The art section will meet Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Law- rence Gross, 6015 Fifth street. Literature, music and drama sec- tions met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Walter H. E. Jaeger, 616 Whittier street, Mrs. Robert Volland was guest artist. Mrs., Conrad Nix, soprano, sang, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Robert Volland, who also ren- dered a piano solo. Mrs. Gladys Sanders sang, accompanied by Mrs. Grace Redman, Mrs. Paul Carr pre- sented a paper, “The Life of Victor Herbert.” The Alumnae Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi will turn its December meet- ing over to making small gifts for distribution to orphaned children at Christmas. The meeting will be held in the rooms of the active chapter at 2022 G street at 8 o’clock Tuesdsy evening. All Alpha Delta Pis in the city are invited. Petworth Mothers’ Club met at '.he home of Mrs. Edward Griffin, Whittier street, with Mrs. Holm lnd Mrs. Hudson assistant hostesses. Mrs. Creech spoke on “Mothers’ Code.” Mrs. George Zook told of her trip abroad. ; The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. T. D. Miner, 399 Carroll avenue, Takoma Park, Md., the after- noon of December 18. Washington Chapter, Society of the Daughters of the United States Army, elected Mrs. De Rosey C. Cabell, wife of Maj. Cabell, sécond vice president, at the meeting Monday at the Army and Navy Club, and Mrs. George W. Gering, wife of Capt. Oenu secre- president, meets in the club room and | tary. Brightwood Review, Mrs. Lillle Lam- bath, president, meets in the Macfar- iand Junior High School evening. Mrs, Alverds Moyer, president of Washington Review, has called a spe- mxm.mmywmumm club rooms, cially for those dsughters and grand- daughters of Army officers who are employed or who attend schools and colleges in the city. The first of these evening meetings will be held at the Army and Navy Club next Thursday at 7 pm. Mrs. Leon Grant is in charge of reservations. Zonta Club.—The assistant cashier of the Chase National Bank of New York City, Miss Mary Vail Andres, was the guest speaker at the meeting Wed- nesday. Among other guests were Mrs. Martha Gold, Miss Ida Larson, Miss Leena Geesa, Mrs. Eldred Dickinson, Mrs. G. Herman Brandt of Cleveland, Dhio; Mrs. Caroline Stephens and Mrs. Jared I. Wood, a former Zontian, from Fort Leavenworth, Kans. ‘Washington Council, No. 22, Ladies of the U. C. C. of E., will meet at the home of Mrs. W. Burton, 1418 Forty- fourth street, Wednesday. Lunch at 12 o'clock. After the meeting cards and games will be played. The District Sunshine and Com- munity Society met at the home of s. D. Fulton Harris, 1500- Decatur street, Monday, Mrs. J. Edwin Reid, presiding. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, chairman of the Junior Movement, re- ported some of the girls ready for or- ganization This will be the second club of juniors and will be known as Club No. 2, age limits from 18 to 25 years. Mrs. Dowling, chairman of Student Aid, made a report. Mrs. Gertrude Dyre rendered piano solos. The next card party will be held at 2146 Georgla avenue, December 14. The Washington Section of the Council of Jewish Women will meet Tuesday at 2:15 o’clock in the Jewish Community Center. Mrs. Leonard A. Hecht of Baltimore will speak on “The Council’s Contribution to Jewish Life.” There will be musical selections by Miss Sola Holaman. The Council is conducting a mem- bership drive, under the leadership of Mrs. Edward Heidingsfeld. " Curly Club, Rev. Francis J. Kelly, spiritual director, celebrated a memo- rial mass in St. Patrick’s Church last Sunday Rehearsals are continuing in Carroll Hnll for the presentation of “The w-uwy early in January. business meeting will be held in flu Continental Hotel next Thursdsy evening. Dancing will follow. Political Study Club.—At the meet- lnluf?.hemcumem at the last tainment. There will also be a musi- cal recital under the direction of Mrs. Flora McGill Keefer. Members will bring toys which are later distributed among the poor chil- dren of the District. In the receiving line will be the president of the club, Mrs. Frank M, Shortall, assisted by the officers. Px'e- munxnum tes table will be Mrs, Tilman Bacon Parks and Mrs, Flora McGill Keefer. The club will meet December 17 at | I'MDLMMWMGMD Village Woman's Club m‘flymlumd&nufluw-_ Lyon with the president, Mrs. Charles L | I l JOHN W. MARSHALL, Who was recently elected master of King David Lodge, F. A. A. M, He will be installed December 18. ‘The other officers are: Harold 8. Huggins, senior warden; George E. Jacobeon, junior warden; Jere B. Mackle, senior deacon, and Nelson J. Tubbs, junior deacon; Past Master William C. Parry, secretary; Past Master T. Paul Speake, treas- urer. Board of Trustees, Past Master M. M. McLean; Board of Managers, Past Masters C. A, ‘Warthen and George H. Stiles; rep- resentatives, Masonic and Eastern Star Home, Past Master Walter A. Neil; Masonic Board of Relief, D. A. Teller, and 8t. John's Mite Assoclation, Past Master Troy A. Nubson. CHRISTMAS PARTY | PLANNED BY CAMP Calvin Lucas Nommated by Col. James S. Pettit Unit. MEETINGS THIS WEEK. Camps. Tuesday—Col. James S. Pettit, 921 Pennsylvania avenue south- Ffldny—oen Nelson A. Miles, Pythian Temple; Admiral George Dewey, Northeast Masonic Tem- ple. Auxiliaries. Monday—Col. James 8. Pettit, Naval Lodge Hall Friday—Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Pythian Temple. Comdr. William G. Copley presided at the last meeting of Col. James 8. Pettit Camp, Spanish War Veterans. Charles Cohen, C. B. Lucas and Past Department Comdr. C. A. Strobel were appointed to meet with Pettit Aux- iliary in connection with their invi- tation to join them in a Christmas celebration, and Comcr. Copley and Peacock and Strobel will confer with the auxiliary regarding a joint in- stallation. The Nominating Committee re- ported as follows: Commander, Calvin B. Lucas; senior vice commander, Charles Cohen; junior vice comman- der, Charles H. Appich; officer of the day, Leonard D. Jones; officer of the guard, Harry A, Pixton; trustee, Wil- liam G. Copley. The regular meeting of Pettit Camp, which falls on Christmas day, will be omitted. Admiral George Dewey Naval Aux- iliary met Monday night, President Mary J. Taltavul presiding. The meet- ing was followed by an entertain- ment and dance. Officers were elected. President Pauline Thompson pre- sided at the meeting of Col. James S. Pettit Auxiliary, November 24. Re- freshments were served. A bingo party will be given by Mrs. Lenora Rosetta December 15 at 7 Fourth streei northeast in connection with the welfare work of Col. Nelson A. Miles Auxiliary. Comdr. W. N. Barnes preslded at the meeting of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines on November 30. James Connolly and Jul Johnson were admitted to mem- bership. They served in the Philip- pine Islands during the period 1899 to 1903 in Company F, 2d United States Infantry, and Company F, lst United States Engineers, respectively, The following officers were elected: E. J. Robb, commander; John Ham- burg, senior vice commander; J. John- son, junior vice commander; Gary E. Powell, master at arms, and J. L. Dawson, chaplain, — e Handel Search in Ireland. In preparation for the celebration next year of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Handel, the composer, Halle, Germany, is seeking material regarding him in the Irish Free State. The committee in charge says that Handel had many friends among the Irish and was warmly welcomed in Dublin when his “Messiah” was per- formed there. Free Staters have been asked to lend letters, portraits of manuscripts of the composer, to be exhibited during the festival. —— Stanton, 202 Cedar street, with Mrs. John A. Ford co-hostess. J. C. In- gram, head of the Boys' Department in the Washington ¥. M. C. A., spoke on “The Building of Characters in Boys and Yuunz Men.” Mrs. J. E. Edgerton of Washington was accom- for Christmas urol songs. North unw.c T. |7. met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Brinley. mpnnamt.mnn.mm presided. Wives of the ministers were assisting hostesses. Mrs. Oliver U. Ports sang a Christmas solo. De- votions were led by Miss Anna B. Culp. The District of Columbia W. C. T. U. quarterly convention will be held January 14 and 15 at Eastern Pres- byterian Church. North Star Union plans to visit Gospel Mission Union at its meet- ing December 14 at 2 p.m. There will be & rummage sale Jan- uary 19 for Allied Youth funds. Mrs. M. 8. Yeatman was welcomed as & new member. Girls’ Friendly Society—The annual | services benefit tea and Christmas sale will be held at St. John's, town, Tues- day, from 3 to 6 o'clock, in the parish house. The older members of St. John's Branch, met at the home of Mrs. A. S. Steuart last Tuesday and completed their Christmas work and also ar- ranged to provide for two little chil- dren at Christmas, Mrs, Steuart con- cluded the evening with a little birth- F—9 Naval Reserve Radio Station Being Improved Two Officers Placed on Active Duty Status for Brief Period to Make Improvements. MP’ROVIIIINT! are being made in the operating plant of the Naval Communications Reserve Division located in the Reserve Armory on Eleventh street south- east. Two officers have been ordered into active service for the purpose of rearranging not only the operating set, known as Station NED, but to improve the arrangements for the training and instruction of the enlisted men as op- erators of radio for naval purposes. Lieut. J. H. Nicholson was ordered to duty for a period of five days this week and Ensign H. T. Rothrock was ordered into service for a period of 11 days which began last week. These two officers, it was said, with the aid of enlisted men on indefinite active duty at the armory, will change the arrangements of the radio station in the armory and will improve the wiring system which is used for in- struction purposes. When the work is completed, it was said, the local communication sallormen will have-one of the finest stations it is possible to have under the circumstances, crowded as it is in one section of the armory, which al- ready is too small even for the three divisions composing the fleet reserve. However, the fleet reservists, the men who serve on the surface ships, are doing considerable work in fixing up the armery for training work, In the basement of the old storehouse which serves as an armory the engi- neers force have set up a boiler and & number of pieces of auxiliary ma- chinery which they use on each drill night for training purposes. Each night the engine force, under an office, gets up steam and the various auxili- aries are shown in operation. The boiler which is used is gas-fired, s0 that the men ‘escape the handling of coal. It is more like a modern oil- fired boiler. Chief Boatswain’s Mate Joseph Slat- tery is engaged in making improve- ments to the wardroom on the second floor of the armory, so as to make it more inviting for the use of the bat- talion officers both during their leisure movements and for meetings. With the movement on foot to ob- tain a specially-built armory for the National Guard of the District of Co- lumbia the reservists are hoping that some provision be made for improving of the conditions under which they re- ceive their training. The building which they occupy is in the section of the Navy Yard which was taken over during the war, and formerly was used by a private firm as a store. The drill hall is nothing more than a leam- to which was added to the building during the war and was used in con- nection with Red Cross recreation ac- tivities in the Navy Yard. It is so small that only one of the three divi- sions which composed the battalion can be drilled infantry at once. Be- cause of its size, it is impossible to as- semble the whole battalion at one time !or drill purposes and each division has to take a different night in the week. Plans were drawn several years ago for.a building which would be suited for the training of the citizen sailors, but it never got any further than the plan stage. Any move for an armory for the Reservists would have to come through the official channels of the Navy Department. On the other hand the National Guard officials are not hampered in their efforts to ob- tain armory facilities here. The site proposed for the armory was on the water front in the Ana- costia River on the Navy Yard res- ervation, The naval Reservists feel keenly the need of a training station on the water front where they can have small boat equipment and the facilities for lowering it into the {\YEOWAN ELECTED |BY DIVISON POST Charles W. Travers Made Vice Commander and Other Officers Chosen. Edwin E. McGowan was elected commander of Washington Post, No. 29, of the 29th Division Association, at the annual meeting held at the Hayloft, 1326 Massachusetts avenue, Other officers elected were: Charles W. Travers, vice commander: Robert D. Beeton, adjuant; Edward V. Dittoe, quartermaster; Vincent P. Fuschini, sergeant at arms; Willlam A. Schotter and William E. McCarten, color bearers; William E. Barkman, chaplain. The Executive Committee will consist of J. Fred Chase, Louis C. Vogt, Gerald J. ODa Joseph Adams, Robert Simmons, Hallock P. Long and Gerald G. McGrath. Comdr. McGowan was a member of Battery C, 110th Field Artillery, of the District of Columbia, during the World War and served with that or- ganization at Camp McClellan in Ala- bama and in France. After the armistice he was a member of the Inter-Allled Commission with head- quarters in Berlin. He is also vice commander of Federal Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. ‘The post passed a resolution of thanks for the work of retiring Comdr. J. Fred Chase, during the past year. The post will hold a dance and breakfast at the Cairo Hotel, Decem- ber 15. The annual banquet will he held in connection with the National Executive Committee meeting here in | January, “PURPLE HEART” GROUP water and hoisting it out, a detall which they now lack. 1f the National Guard officials with the ald of the pational association are able to put over their armory project * at the eastern terminus of East Capitol : street, there is a hope on the part of the naval Reservists that they might again occupy the armory at Water * and O streets southwest, which now is used for housing the Coast Artillery battalion of the Guard. This build- ing was erected for and was used for many years prior to the World War by the Naval Militia which then was ~ a part of the National Guard. It has dock facilities and special equip- ment for the training of sailormen. * Subsequent to the World War it was loaned to the Reservists for train- ing purposes, and the Federal Govern=- ment spent several thousand dollars in fitting it up for training purposes, including rebulilding the dock to which & training ship was tied up. How- ever, when the Guard expanded the Naval Reserve was given orders to move in order to provide facilities for the National Guard, and it was at that time that the Reservists were ordered to the Navy Yard Building which mey have since occupied. The Washing- ton Channel Building has a large drill hall in which a battalion of troops , can be drilled with ease. ‘The Navy Department has issued orders cancelling all former instruc- ° tions for advance in rating of Class 3 men in the Naval Communications Reserve. In the future, it was said, men of this class will be advanced in rating only when found qualified therefor by actual code tests and when they have demonstrated to their com- manding officer and the commandant, * their interest in the Naval Reserve and that they have made such pro- gress in their Navy communication knowledge as would justify their ad- vance in rating. Except from seaman, first class, second class or apprentice seaman, a minimum of one year’s serv- ice will be required as a prerequisite to advance in rating. , second class, may be advanced directly to radioman, third class, when qualified. Likewise, apprentice seamen may be advanced to radiomen, third class, when qualified, The drill schedule of the Reserve Wwill be suspended during Christmas week, in accordance with orders from -- the Navy Department, which has re. stricted the number of drills for the year to 48. However, yeomen attached. to battalions, squadrons, fleet and avia- tion divisions may be permitted to - perform a period of equivalent duty or instruction in lieu of any drill which they have missed, provided that the total number of paid drills plus the total number of paid equivalent duty - instruction periods does not exceed 43 for any mdlvlduu The Navy Depnrtmen has an- nounced that it believes that all Re. serve officers should become tho: oughly familiar with the naval Tegu-~ lations before requesting other avail- able sources. In requesting correspondence courses the bureau desires that the following sequence be observed: First, Navy regulations: second, the course or courses bearing on tge officers’ branch, that {s, for engineer- ing officers, engineering; for deck offi- cers, navigation, seamanship, gunnery, etc.; third, courses of professional in- terest to all officers. Henry A. Wise has been eommis- sioned a lieutenant commander in the volunteer branch of the Supply Corps, while Ensign James G. McCain has been commissioned an ensign in the same group. RESERVE OFFIGERS REHEARSE DUTIES Should Familiarize Them- selves Before Reappoint- -* ment, It Is Announced. With a number of District Reserve officers coming up for reappointment within the next few months, it is de- clared they should familiarize them- selves with the requirements necessary for reappointment. An officer must earn 200 credit hours during the five- year period of appointment in order to qualify for reappointment with full. privileges of promotion, assignment and active duty training, unless he holds & certificate of capacity. Cavalry Reserve officers will assem- ble at Fort Myer today at 9 am. for instruction in equitation under Lieut. Col. H. C. Dagley. All conferences will be held this week at District Re- serve headquarters. Reserve Quartermasters will meet to-" morrow evening. Capt. W. F. Camp-. bell will discuss organization and func- ., tions of the Quartermaster regiment. - - Air Corps and Coast Artillery officers _ will hold their assemblies Tuesday eve-. ning. Former Representative Royal Johnson of Minnesota will speak on. aviation while the Coast Artillery offi~ cers will be addressed by Maj. Gen. - R. P. Davis, U. S. A. (retired), former adjutant general of the Army, who will discuss leadership. Lieut. Col. J. L. Devers will conduct the meeting Wed= - nesday evening of Military Intelligencs ., officers. He will discuss information desired by fleld artillery supporting the, HERE TO BE DISCUSSED | A7cs: Veterans to Consider Chapter at Meeting—Reece to Be Among Speakers. A meeting to form a local chapter of the “Purple Heart” will be held Thursday evening in the board room of the Y. M. C. A, Eighteenth and G streets. Under the regulations governing the award of the purple heart for acts or performed prior to February 22, 1932, the award is confined to those persons, who, as members of the A, E. F.,, were awarded the meritorious service citation certificate by the com- mander in chief, or who were wounded Prominent are expected, speakers of Tennessee, Maj. Raymond Marsh, on duty at. the War Department in the office of. the chief of ordnance, has been de-. . tailed, in addition to his other duties, as instructor for Ordnance Depart..- ment Reserve personnel residing in the ., District. Capt. Otis F. Tabler and. First Lieut. Howard Katzman, both on active duty with the Civilian Con= servation Corps, have been continued on this duty for another six months. First Lieut. Bernard Berman is as- signed to the 18th General S