Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1935, Page 33

Militia Warned to Reduce Recruits in Encampments Chief of National Guard Burea'u Says Last Year's Field Reports Show Increases. ESPITE efforts of the War Department for several years to have only men with some | military training at the an- nual field encampments, re- ports to the National Guard Bureau | indicate that the militia organizations throughout the country have not fol- lowed the recommendation. A letter sent to National Guard heads by Maj. Gen. George E. Leach says that a study of the field inspec- tion reports for field training, 1934. indicates a slight increase over the preceding two years in the number of | enlisted men with less than two months' service participating in field | training. The average number of en- listed men with less than two months’ service, present in camp, was 11.263, | which represents 6.97 per cent of the total enlisted attendance Attendance and percentage of re- cruits in the two preceding years and in 1934 were as follows: In 1932 there were 165,556 enlisted men present at | camp, of which 8427 were men with | less than two months’ service, or 4.96 per cent; in 1933 there were 163,029 | enlisted men in camp, of which 8347 had less than tivo months’ service, or 5.14 per cent: while in 1934 there were 161.397 enlisted men in training, with 11,263 with less than two months’ service, or 6.97 per cent. Gen. Leach says that an excess of 10 per cent of enlisted men with less than two menths' service is considered | too high for effective training. This number, he says. can be further re- duced by careful planning, as shown by the following States which had less than 5 per cent New York, 0; Massachusetts, .3; Hawaii, 4: Kentucky, .4: Rhode Island, .5; North Carolina, 1.7; New Hampshire, 1.8 Indiana, 3.5; Kansas, ee. 3.7, Arizona. 39 Xi .0; Pennsylvania, 4.1; Arka sas, 46; Connecticut, 4.8, and Iowa, | 49 The following States exceeded 1\) per cent: New Mexico, 18.5; Florida, 17; Utah, 17; 16.3; Montana, 15.1; Delaware, 15; Wyoming, 13. ington, 13.7; Oregon. 13.5: South Carolina, 13.1; Wisconsin, 13; Ne- braska, 12.6; Illinois, 11.5: Alabama, | 11.4; Missouri, 11.3; Oklahoma, 10.3, and Ohio, 10.3. Percentages of the other States are &s follows: District of Columbia, 5.1; Idaho, 5.1: Mississippi. 5.4; West Vir- ginia, 5.5; South Dakota. 6. Puerto Rico, 6; Colorado. 6.3; Maine, 64; Georgia, 7.1: Maryland. 7.1: Vermont, 7.5; California, 7.6: New Jersey, 8.2; Minnesota, 8.7; Virginia, 9.3, and Ne- vada, 10. Gen. Leach, in the letter, adds xhat the most successful recruiting plan is believed to be that where recruits are obtained over a period of nine months, with no men being discharged or en- listed during the two months gst prior to fleld training or during field training. The splendid results achieved | by the majority of States have ma- terially added to the effectiveness of the National Guard and are appreci- ated by the chief of the National Guard Bureau. He concludes by say- ing that “the effective co-cperation of adjutants general of these States having an excessive number of re- cruits in camp is requested.” The enlistment of recruits within | & two-month period of the time fixed for the annual encampments, it was | pointed out, seriously impedes the field training of the older men. It takes about two months to teach the recruit the rudiments of military life, and if this is not done prior to the time fixed for the encampment, then they have to be segregated and non- commissioned officers taken away from the regular routine and training to drill the recruits. Instructions were - issued several weeks ago to the local units that they | are expected to have their ranks re- Michigan, 18: North Dakota, Louisiana, 15.1; Wash- | Department Detachment, | Train. 260th Coast Artillery. has been | |for promotion to the rank of first | quarters, and James M. Votava, Bat- |29th Division, cruited to 100 per cent allowed strength by the time for the annual encampments this year, and that these men must be recruited prior to two moaths before the day set for the departure of the units for the training area. Pvt. (first class) Don F. Riordan, | Headquarters Detachment, 29th Di- vision, and Pvt. Thomas H. Key, Com- pany B, 121st Engineers, have been ordered transferred from the active to the inactive list of their respective units. Pvt. Francis S. Key, Company B, 121st Engineers, has been ordered honorably discharged on account of removal from the city. Pvt. Ralph A. Merryman, Medical 121st En- gineers, has been ordered honorably discharged because of minority. | The second edition of the District of' Columbia Guardsman, the new official publication of the local militia units, has just been issued, and contains the names of the members of the staff. James R. Quade, first lieutenant, 121st Engineers, is editor in chief; Sergt. William B. Logan, Head- quarters Detachment. 29th Division, Special Troops, is art editor: Second Lieut. James R. Nolan, 121st Engi- neers, is advertising manager; Tech- nical Sergt. Harry A. Nelligan. Head- quarters Detachment, 29th Division, | | is publisher; Corpl. Byron L. Howard, | 29th Division, Military Police Com- | | pany. is subscription manager. and Sergt. George L. Johnson, Company E, 121st Engineers, is circulation manager. i Corpl. Norval B. Smith has been ordered promoted to sergeant in the Headquarters _Detachment, Special Troops, 29th Division. First Lieut. Max G. Prentice has been named assistant athletic officer in charge of the basket ball téam of the 260th Coast Artillery. ‘The following have been ordered transferred from the inactive to the active list of their respective units: Pvts. Francis B. Smith, Battery A: | James’ R. Ryan and Reed Carlyle, | | both of Battery E. 260th Coast Artil- | lery. pany A, 121st Engineers. Pvt. Joseph de Puglia. Battery A. 260th Coast Artillery, has been ordered honorably discharged from the Dis-: trict of Columbia National Guard, to| permit him to enlist in the United, States Army. The leave of absence granted to! Second Lieut. Leston R. Fate, Head- | quarters Detachment and Combat extended to June 30, 1935. First Lieut. Francis N. Strawbridge, | Medical Department Detachment, 121st Engineers, has been ordered transferred to the fnactive National Guard on his own application. The following oficers have been ordered to report to the president of an officers’ examination board at 8 o'clock on the night of March 14 for | the purpose of taking an examination | lieutenant of Coast Artillery: Second Lieuts. James F. Angier, Battery C: A. B. C. Groves, Head- tery E. Sergt. Max E. Kaplan has been ordered transferred from the Head- quarters Detachment, Special Troops, to the Headquarters | Detachment, 29th Division. Sergt. Charles F. Gifford, Company P, 121st Engineers, has been ordered transferred in the grade of private to the Medical Department Detachment, 121st Engineers. BINCKLEY VISITS VETERANS' CAMP Spanish War Group Host to | Department Commander and Staff. Meetings This Week. Camp. ‘Tuesday, Col. James S. Pettit, 921 Pennsylvania avenue south- east. Auxiliarie. Friday, Gen. Henry W. Lawton. 930 H street. I Department Comdr. T. D. Binck- ley and his staff made the annual‘ visitation to Coi. James S. Pc!m.‘ Camp, Spanish War Veterans, at the | last meeting. Comdr. Calvin B. Lucas presided. The department officers made addresses. Elbert_S. Maloney, who served in Company B, 4th Unitsd States Volunteers, was admitted to membership. The meeting of Col. John Jacob Astor Camp last Monday was con- ducted by Comdr. Donovan. William E. Pearson, formerly a member of | Funston Camp, No. 81, Department of Pennsylvania, joined by transfer. Department Comdr. T. D. Binckley, accompanied by his staff, made the annual visitation. Members of Astor Auxiliary made a visit. The depart- ment officers spoke. Pettit and Dewey Camps and aux- {liaries joined in a memorial service at Ingram Congregational Church Jast Sunday in observance of Maine day. The guest speaker was Repre- sentative George Huddleston, Alabama. Admiral George Dewey Naval Aux- fliary met Monday evening, with President Carrie Flaherty presiding. A chicken dinner will be held March 18. Catherine Pike was admitted to mem- bership. Gen. Henry W. W. Lawton Auxiliary | met, with President Lora Hill presid- ing. Department President Catherine Dintler and her staff were guests. The auxiliary will have & card party March 15 and a chow mein supper March 30 at 930 H street. The next meeting will be March 1. Col. John Jacob acob Astor Auxiliaty met, with President Cecilia Fitzgerald presiding. There were five applica- tions for membership. The auxiliary celebrated its twelfth anniversary. Catherine Dintler. department presi- dent, and her staff; Tom Binckley, de- partment_commander, and his " Thomas Donovan, comander of Astor -¢ Camp, and Oscar Feldzer, past com- , and Charles Stroble, past de- " Fritsch of the Disabled American Vet- erans, Department of the District of | drive in the various chapters and re- | ported last week 35 new members had DISABLED “VETS" ADD 35 MEMBER Department Comdr. Fritsch in Charge of Cam- paign Here. Department Comdr. Charles E. Columbia, is conducting a membership been admitted. National Capitol Chapter, No. 2, met Wednesday night at the Y. M. C. A., when several recruits were obli- gated. Comdr. John T. Chedester | presided. i Federal Chapter is making a drive to see that every member of its chap- ter 1s employed. A. K. Heinner, 1235 Randolph street, telephone Columbia 8615, chairman of the Employment Committee, reported several already placed. Senior Vice Comdr. Lenhart announced an entertainment at the meeting March 11, with refreshments. The Executive Committee of Rea Chapter, No. 5, conferred Thursday evening regarding a dinner to be given in honor of its past commander, Joseph J. Idler. This has been the chapter’s custom since it was first granted its charter. The dinner is planned for some time during March. ‘The following new members were re- cruited last week: Everett Phillips, Maj. Turner Hill Wiltshire, John Mur- ray and Robert A. Garner. Miss Mary Ann Kennedy was elected treasurer of the department by the Department Executive Committee and Department Comdr. Fritsch appointed her adjutant of the department. Bible Distribution Increases. NEW YORK (#) —A preliminary review of last year's work of the American Bible Society. shows that in the United States the soclety dis- tributed more than 200,000 entire Bibles in 1934, an increase of 35 per cent over 1933. partment commander, were honor guests. The auxiliary was presented with a birthday gift by Past Comdr. Oscar Feldzer from the camp. Miss Burroughs, vocalist, and Misses Win- nie and Merile Coombe entertained. The next meeting will b¢ March 5. A meeting of the Department Auxil- iary will be held March 6, at 921 Penn- slvania avenue southeast, and Alfred W. Anderson, Com- |. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FEBRUARY 24, SUNDAY CROSS-WORD PUZZLE a4l ANEE Adi : =... ==.. E’Iflhl fliflhlil-l H Wl =B B e M0 OO T 0 WENEEE Across. 1. Poet. 5. Snare. 9. Shark’s adherent. 15. Cord. 21. Intermittent fever. 22. Roster. 23. Punk. 24. Public speaker. 25. Prong. 26. Affirm. 27. Kindling material. 28. Envoy. 29. Religious inn. 31. Imitator 33. Periods of time. 35. Prevaricate. 36. Mezzanine. 38. Strike smartly. 41. Confine. 43. Pay out. 46. Slender. 47. Man of learning. 49. Ties with cords and eye- lets. 50. Rented. 52. Greek letter. 53. Striped chalcedony. 54. Lock opener. 55. Go astray. 56. Dared 58. Sparkle. 60. Petty quarrel. 64. Tending to enlarge. 66. Potential energy. 68. Correct 70. Fermented beverage. 71. Be contingent. 73. Japanese coin. 74. Resplendance. 75. Household god. 76. Ten-armed cuttlefish. 79. Exclamation. 81. Sewing instrument 82. Exist. 83. Kick a foot ball. 84. Beast 8” Wa<hev H;:htlv Immersion Money exchange. v-‘r yv'rfi . Religious trea . Wanderers. . Dined. . African animal. . Uneven. . Fish eggs. . Subtle emanal . Shoe bottoms. . Bridge of brac work. . Tatter. Observe. . Welcomes. High-banked 7. Number unde: of a woman's . Benefit. . Strikes gently. . Snow vehicle. Persian _fairy. . Drooped. Knobs. A salutation. . Wear awa Cylindrical verse section. Down. . Expanded. =EEE CJEEE «“EENEE SHEE AEER Short furry tail. Male sheep. . Malicious intention Gown. Topic. . Self. In activity. . Stitch. Color the skin indelibly. . Time past. Sales place. Stop. Lodgers who take meals. Short javelin. . Instructor. Have recourse. . Obese. Metallic rock Figure of speech Simian Tortoise. Frighten. Was afraid of. Iniquities. Place again. Waist dress. Marry. . Remains. Exclamation. . Surrender. Portion. . Injuries. Remission. Glad tidings. . Body of water. A small drink Amounts asked. Lubricating solid. Female sheep. Edge of a roof. Withdraw. Begins. Dispatched. Killed. . Moves swiftly. . Lowers in tone. One living off another. badger-like . Arabian ruler. . Human being. . Slanting type. Under obligation. Perfumed ointment. . Loose overcoat. . Threads of light. . Rank of nobility. . Stinging plants. . Fall in drops. . Sovereign’s residence. . Contrivance for rous- ing persons; poet. in trans- 5. Mine passage. . Old English coin. . Organ of sight. Take exception. Civet-like animal. . Zebra-like animal. . Untie a ship. . Aeriform fluid. . Pen point. . Handle-shaped. 85. Saltpeter. 86. Copy. 87. Propels with oars. 88. Having shoes. 90. Dutch liquid measure. 91. Raised. 92. Torments. 95. Percolated 97. Not present. 98. Also. 99. Sour. 102. Odd job. 103. Obliterater. 105. Newts. 106. Noise in lung. 107. Let it stand! 109. Rocky pinnacles. 111. Bird’s crop. 113. Letters. 116. Responded. 120. Dwells. 121. Cuts down vertically. 122. Stick together. 123. Pertaining to a certain Asian peninsula. Gave food to. Pertaining to lustrous cloth. Domestic fowls. Depressions hills. Alluvial matter. Ova. Nuisance. Verbal. Part of a church A small merganser. One-spot. Worthless leaving. Ocean. Equality. Solr‘mn uondsr. tise. tion. ed frame- channel. e 12 124. 126. certain 129 131, between 132. 135. 136. 138 139. 140. 142, 144, 145 146 HB. LANITY 10 00ST RESERVE OFFICERS Must Complete Minimum Requirements by March 31, Says Col. McCammon. District Reserve officers were noti- fied last week by Col. W. W. McCam- mon, senior instructor of the Organ- ized Reserves in Washington, that their enrollment in the Army exten- sion courses will be cancaled for failure to complete the prescribed minimum requirements on March 31, unless the minimum of lessons are received before that date. There is a considerable number of District officers who have been lax in completing their extension course work, but by devoting assmall part of | their time between now and the end of March they should be able to com- plete the work now in their possession, thus avolding cancellation of their enrollment for failure to keep up the | minimum requirements. District Cl\'a'lry officers will meet | at Fort Myer today at 9 am. for in- struction in equitation under the di- rection of Lieut. Col. H. C. Dagley. Maj. T. P. Heap and Capt. E. T. Foss will discuss the 1933 quartermaster corps mobilization plan at the quar-| termaster conference tomorrow eve- ning. Reserve law officers will meet tomorrow evening in the office of the judge advocate general of the Army. Otis Building. Maj. Theodore Hall will speak on the board of review. Gunnery, fire control and position finding for«sea coast Artillery will be discussed by Lieut. Col. E. B. Gray at the Coast Artillery conference ‘Tuesday evening. How the Military Intelligence works with the Cavalry and their needs as to information will be discussed' by Lieut. Col. H. C. Dag- ley at the Military Intelligence con- ference Wednesday evening. At the Signal Corps conference Thursday evening, Maj. S. D. Ashford will speak on what and in what manner will control be exercised over command communication systems in the event of & major emergency. District medi- cal officers will meet next Friday eve- ning. G. J. B. Pisher will discuss modern aspects of chemical warfare. The following officers of the District have been relieved from units indi- cated as follows: Maj. Jesse C. Swee- | ney, First Lieut. William H. Watts and Second Lieuts. Alester G. Fur- man, Ross E. Pollock and Walter S. Telep, all from assignment to the 320th Infantry; Maj. Fred A. Carter, from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 155th Field Artillery Brigade; Capt. John F. Hall, from 315th Field Artillery; Capt. Oliver J. Hart (chap- lain), from 305th Engineers, and Sec- ond Lieut. Arthur J. Cornelson, from the 320th Infantry and assigned to 12th Infantry. First Lieut. Robert E. Roesch, who has been promoted to captain, has been relieved from 62d Cavalry Divie sion and assigned to 50th Signal Bat~ First Lieut. Walter W. Woode » ? REPRESENTATIVE H. L. HAINES Of Pennsylvania, who will be the guest speaker at an official visita- tion of the Grand Lodge of Masons on February 26 to Federnl Lodge. ruff, to captain, will remain assigned to the 306th Cavalry; Second Lieut. John B. Naughton, to first lieutenant, will remain assigned to 306th Cavalry and Second Lieut. Leonard T. Pres- ton, to first lieutenant, will remain assigned to 307th Cavalry. First Lieut. Lawrence A. Oxley is | relieved from 428th Infantry. Second Lieut. Richard J. Weiss is assigned to 62d Cavalry Division. First Lieut. William J. Loth, jr., is assigned to | 80th Division, Quartermaster Train. American Women’s Legion Mrs. Edmund P. Ellis, president, presided at the last meeting of the Executive Board, held at the Willard Hotel, The rehabilitation chairman of Leonard Wood Unit announced at the last meeting she had contact with the family of a needy veteran. Cigarettes were sent to an ex-service man in the National Soldiers’ Home, Bay Pines, Fla. The unit is planning to enter- tain the inmates at Blue Plains next month. Talent will be furnished by the National Broadcasting Co. Chaumont Unit has aided the fam- ily of a veteran and is supplying cig- arettes, reading material and visiting patients at Walter Reed Hospital. Quentin Roosevelt Unit is aiding veterans at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. George Baldwin McCoy Unit elect- ed officers at the last meeting. It ib continuing work among the veterans at Mount Alto Hospital. Charles A. Doyen Unit has arranged for a card party March 11 at 2146 Georgia avenue. The Leglon Was represented at the ‘Women's Patriotic lerence on Na- tional Defense by three delegates from each unit, [ SCHICK APPOINTED 10 CHEST POSITION {Made Chairman of Central Officing Committee for Year. | James P. Schick has been appointed chairman of the Community Chest Central Officing Committee for 1935. | On the committee also are C. Chester | caywood. Hugh A. Thrift. W. W. | Wheeler, Capt. Chester Wells and | W. O. Hiltabidle as secretary. This [commin.ee will deal with problems arising in connection with the officing of the Chest and several of iis agen- cles at 1101 M street and at 1018 Ver- mont avenue. Neighborhood House. A junior piano recital will be held at the house, 470 N street southwest, Thursday evening. On March 7 there will be a senior piano recitel and every Thursday evening some kind of musical entertainment will be lurmshed Family Service Agency. | An “open house” and tea was given last Tuesd: Mrs. Roosevelt and her cousin, Miss Laura Delano, weie | among the guests. | Florence Crittenton Home. | Richard Ham of the safety depart- ment of the American Automobile | Association will give a safety talk with sound pictures at the home Tuesday evening. Boys’ Club of Washington. ‘The members of the club and of the Georgetown branch are preparing for the Junior Optimist International Oratorical Contest in St. Louis, Mo, next June. The boy who wins the sectional championship will go as the guest of the local Optimist Club. In previous competitions boys from the Washington Boys' Club have won first and second places, respectively. Under volunteer leadership both clubs have started classes in tumbling. Southeast House. A meeting of the new House Council was held last week. St. Joseph's Home and School. Under the leadership of Capt. Boss of No. 10 fire station the Scout troop went for a hike to Riggs Mill last week, cooking their own lunch. Five boys from the school joined with Troop 98 in the firemanship | demonstration in front of the District | Building. Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Vesper services will be conducted today at 4 o'clock by the Business and Professional Women's League, of which Mrs. Ida Reid is president. ‘There will be a musical program, and Miss Inez Nichols and Miss Jessie Myers will report on the Business and Professional Midwinter Conference. Northeast Boys’ Club, ‘The board presented A. Boyd Hinds, former director, with a table in recog- nition of his past services. 1935—PART TWO. LODGE T0 GREET MASONIC LEADER Grand Master Regar to Pay Annual Visit—Haines to Give Address. MEETINGS THIS WEEK. Blue Lodges. Monday—Dawson, business; Stansbury, social; Joppa, social. Tuesday—Federal, F. C.. Aca- cia, business; Gempers, M. M.; ‘Takoma, business. Wednesday—Harmony, social; Harding, past masters' night, M. M.; Chevy Chase, F. C.; Bright- wood, business. Thursday —New Jerusalem, social; Whiting, social. Friday—Columbia, business; Lebanon, F. C.; Milans, busi- ness; Justice, business. Royal Arch. Monday—Mount Vernon, busi- ness; Anacdstia, business. ‘Tuesday—Mount Horeb, busi- ness; Potomac, business; Wood- ridge, business. Wednesday—Washington Naval, business. Thursday—Washington, mark; Singleton, business. Friday—School instruction. Commanderies. Tuesday—De Molay, business. Wednesday—Washington, busi- ness ) Friday—Columbia, business. Grand Master of Masons of the Dis- trict of Columbia Robert S. Regar, with the other Grand Lodge officers, will officially visit Federal Lodge. No. 1, on February 26, when Master Bing- ham W. Mathias will preside. Representative Harry L. Haines of Pennsylvania will be the guest speaker. Columbia Chapter, R. A. M., headed by High Priest Willlam Rohrmann, will attend in a body. The Fellowcraft degree will be conferred, with Junior Deacon Henry H. Waples in the east. assisted by Senior Steward Pryor E. Hefner. Warren G. Harding Lodge will con- duct the religious services today at 3 pm. at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. Dr. James H. Miers, pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church will officiate At the communication next Wed- nesday past masters of this lodge will confer the Master Mason degree. Past Master Chappell will occupy the east on the first section. Past Master Emeigh, the second section, Past Master Jones will act as senior dea- con and Past Master Feidt will de- liver the lecture. New Jerusalem Lodge will honor Grand Master Regar at its communi- | cation Februsr" 28. Joppa Lodge will hold a military night tomorrow. The principal speaker will be Maj. Gen. Amos W. Fries. At Stansbury Lodge tomorrow eve- | ning in Stansbury Temple in Bright- wood, Albert H. Lander, jr. past potentate of Lulu Temple, Mystic Shrine of Philadelphia, will be the principal speaker. Grand Master Robert S. Regar will visit this lodge on this occasion, as will Robert Smith. potentate of Almas Temple. The 1935 Masters’ Associ- ation, with the 1934 masters, will at- tend in a body, having been invited by Milton V. Hanson. master of Stansbury Lodge. A male quartet will sing and refreshments will be served. Grand Tall Cedar Pierce M. Rice announces plans have been completed for a social by Capitol Forest, Tall Cednrs of Lebanon, tomorrow at Odd ; ! Pellows’ Temple. 419 Seventh street. The grand tall cedar also announces the confirmation of appointments to the Ways and Means Committee by the chairman. Past Senior Deputy Harry E. Rieseberg, Hamlin M. Wan- dervort, John Q. Slye, Charles R. Brill, Junior Deputy Jules A. Hal- luin. Walter S. Shomo. George M Little, Fay D. Patton, 8. D. Grove. Charles J. Crouse. R. Bryon Bond. Roscoe Oatley and Charles E. B. Hol- land The uniformed bodies held an Exe- cutive Committee meeting at 107 Up- shur street Wednesday evening. Wal- ter S. Shomo, president, presided. The Tall Cedar Chanters, under the direction of Homer S. Pope, on March 14 at Thomson School will sing for the Parent-Teacher Association. Dawson Lodge will observe “Wash- ington and Lincoln Night” tomorrow at Masonic Temple. There will be a program and a speaker. Following the meeting there will be a social. All Masons are invited. President Lewis of the Lambskin Club installed officers of the Ladies’ Auxiliary as follows: President. Mrs. Icie Kline: vice president, Miss Ella Mabel Ford: secretary, Mrs. Emma Masson: treasurer, Mrs. Mollie Fos- son; conductress, Mrs. Mary Lewis; assoclate conductress, Miss Anna May Poore; sentinel, Mrs. Ethel Martin: warder, Miss Bernice Specknan, and pianist, Mrs. Emma Withers. Potentate Robert P. Smith an- nounces next February 28 at 7:30 p.m. he has scheduled a business session in the clubhouse, 1315 K street. An entertainment has been arranged. Re- freshments will be served. A combined ceremonial session and ladies’ night will be held April 2 when Imperial Potentate Dana S. Williams of Lewiston, Me., will pay an official visit to Almas Temple. The following appointments have been announced by Potentate Smith: First ceremonial master, Karl E. Jar- rell; second ceremonial master, Earl W. Shinn; marshal, Howard P. Foley: captain of the guard, Needham C. Turnage; outer guard, John M. Cre- dille; inner guard, George W. Rue; orator, Rev. John C. Palmer; first alchemist, William P. Amos; second alchemist, Harry Gardner; director of publicity, E. Burkholder; stage di- rector, Ernest W. Snoots; stage man- ager, Guy G. Harper; aide to the po- tentate, John Q. Slye; master of cere- monies, Harry S. Evans; adjutant, Charles D. Shackelford. At its meeting last Tuesday night King David Lodge was entertained by Allen A. Stockdale, pastor of First Congregational Church. Master Joseph W. Marshall wel- comed a large delegation from the Builders’ Club of Woodward & Loth- rop. Past Master George Post, presi- dent of the club, spoke. The Fellowcraft Degree was con- ferred. Junior Deacon Tubbs occu- pied the east and Senior Steward Blanz acted as senior deacon. ‘Tomorrow night in the hall of the Masonic Temple at Twelfth and Mon- roe streets northeast the Fellowcraft Club will have a “stag night,” featur- ing boxing matches and other enter- tainment. Russell Wolfgram, presi- dent of the club, invites all King Da- vid members to attend and to bring thelr friends. At the convocation of Mount Horeb Chapter, R. A. M., Tuesday evening the Mark Master Degres will be eon- ¢ | Chairman GEORGE E. HARRIS, Who has been appointed chairman of the Reception Committee of Almas Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S, by Illustrious Potentate Robert P Smith. Noble John C. Ellerbrock will act as vice chairman, with the following committee: Stuart M Angelo, Russell M. Brown. Henry H. Burroughs, Edgar J. Clarkson G. Fenton Cramer, Clarence E Gould, Starke M. Grogan, S. Fay Harper, Martin W. Hysong, Elmer Johnson, Theodore C. Lewis, George C. Shaffer. Richard B. Sl Herbert W. Smith, Henry C. Stein and W. Frank Tarr —Edmonston Photo. ferred with the newly-elected Herbert W. Blandy, In the east The Anchor Club will F ner meeting at the Continental March 6. when the principal speak will be Representative John M. Robi- sion of Kentucky. of New Jerusa]e;n Lodge. which Grand Master Robert S. Regar is a | him | Invitations ! | day past master, expects to honor Pebruary 28 at 7:30 p.m. have been extended to the Grand Lodge officers, past grand masters members of the 1934 and ters’ Association, Thomas Hooper. grand master of Virginia; George W. Livingston. grand master of Mary- land; Willlam Mosley Brown. past grand master of Virginia, as well as to many other dignitaries in the frater- H | nity. “To do honors to the Nation's Capital on the occasion of the Imperial Coun- cil session of the A. A. O. N. of M here in June. Almas Temple Shrine Band has been authorized to recruit to 100 members. members number only 60. The in active list comprises many of the best- known musicians of the three service bands, namely United States Marine. United States Army and United States | Navy. which raises the total of active and inactive members to 78 The illustrious potentate-el ert Smith, has been stud cers’ personnel of the various Almas Temple with the exception ‘r i the band, which he addressed Tuesday evening The band meets each Tuesday eve- ing at 8 o'clock, fourth floor, Almas Temple. An invitation is extended to all nobles from other temples located | | in this jurisdiction and to nobles Almas Temple to meet with the bi Bring your instrument Mithras Lodge of Perfection. Scot tish Rite Masons. met last Tuesday night and elected officers as follows Joseph Salomon. K. C. C. H.. venera- ble master: George B. McGinty. 33 senior warden: John S. Tassin. K. C C. H. junior warden: Hector Spaulding. K. C. C. H, orator; Ral H. Gauker. K. C. C. H. master of ceremonies: Donald W. Graffius, ex pert; Frederick B. Blackburn. assistant expert: Arthur B. Haves. 33°, secre- tary: Monie Sanger, 33 treasurer John C. Wineman. 33 almoner Frank Stetson. K. C. C. H.. trustee William L. Boyden. 33°, tive. George Washington Memorial Association, and T. J. Moore, tiler. Evangelist Chapter. Knights Rose king. | | | at Woodmen of the World Hall, | National 1935 Mas- | DS (ORDER OF COOTIES MEETS AT DINNER TN T Pup Tent to Hold “Scratch” Session March 5. Meetings This Week. Monday, 8 p.m.—Front Line Post, No. 1401, Hamilton Hotel Washington Post. No. 2364, 1508 Fourteenth street; Follow Me Post, No. 1830, Ambassador Hotel Tuesday. 8 p.m.— National Capital Post, No. 127, Soldiers Sailors and Marines’ Club Eleventh and L streets; Federal Post Auxiliary, Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue Wednesday, 8 p.m —Defense Post, No. 2 2030 Rhode Island avenue northeast; Overseas Mili- tary Band, Drum and Bugle Corps, National Guard Armory, Thursda; 8 p.m—Potomac Post, No. 1085. Northeast Masonic Temple: Herbert L. Edmonds Post, No. 2460, Hamilton Hotel T N T Pup Tent. Military Order of Cooties. Veterans of Foreign Wars held a dinner meeting last Tuesday 935 surgeon. a4 member of applied for G place, Dr. John when department L. De Mayo Capitol Post, membership. ‘The tent will March 5, when be exemplified hold the a ‘“scratch” first degree will National Capitol Post visit the patients of Mount Alto Ho: pital ne: Wednesday. Chairma Dorothy Depro announces the enter- tainment will be games and refres ments will be served. On Thursday will be held at the home 1014 Massachusetts Auxiliary will low Me Post Auxiliary met Tues- evening at the Thomas Circle Club. Mrs. Hattie Byram, president presided. Mr. McDade, adjutant of Follow Me Post. spoke on “American- ism” and gave a memorial address on | Lincoln. Plans were made for a joint social of the post and auxiliary on or | about March 5 S. | The present active | | daugk | social ! meeting to G. | Tepresenta- | the Jead for the cup being offered by | |as a member met at Odd Fellow: 2030 Rhode Island avenue nort east, Wednesday evening, with Comdr John W. Wimer presi William E McGhee was appointed chairman the Boys' Club. with John L. Fowl Next Wednesday eve- the pest will hold an open meet- for the members, their wive rs and mothers. The applica- tion requesting a charter for the | Ladies Auxihary will be presented fo: signature registration of members, A follow and refreshment 1 will be served. Stephan S. Treubeler ! was elected to membership by transfe from Treasury Post. and Anton F a former member, wWas rc- Defense Post Hal! ning ing Milbrandt announces norrow of Follow Me Pos e Ambassador Hotel will be oper il members of the V. F. W. George K. Brobeck, national le lative representative, will speak the adjusted service certificates. A dance will be held at the Arcad t Thursday The next social meeting will b held jointly with the Ladies’ Aaxilis: t the Soldiers. Sailors-and Marine. Club, 1015 L street. on March 3, The Front Lin Post tomorrow night at the Hamil t be presided over b W. H. Colston. A feature wil obligation of a large class o re 14 candidates having filed application. Past Senior Vice Comd: Edward Inman is expected to tell of pending veteran legislation beforc Congress Frank Bennedetto is at Comdr. at next mee! of present in the commander for the champion re- cruiter. Comrades have been requested tn Croix. held a special meeting last | D¢ Present at the second March meet- Tuesday night for the conferring of the fifteenth degree. Last Wednesday | ing when delegates and alternates to the department convention will be night the sixteenth degree was con- | elected. ferred and Thursday evening seventeenth degree was conferred Next Tuesday evening the eighteenth degree will be conferred. LONDON’S HAT fidDES LEAVE ‘PILLBOX’ BEHIND |7, ‘Shovel Hat,’ the ‘Glengarry’ and the ‘Halo' Are Among the Leaders. LONDON (#)—The “Marina pill- box” “ hat, reportedly still the rage in Paris and the United States, ready has been forgotten here. In swift succession, the style set by the new Duchess of Kent last Winter has given way to the “shovel hat," the “Glengarry,” the “halo,” the | al- the mas- | culine Homburg, and now the “choco- | late box"—the last a dark brown square not unlike a scholastic mortarboard with the im left off London designers are now waiting | for the fashion-setting duchess to re- turn from her honeymoon cruise to start yet another mode. NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED FOR BOYS AND GIRLS| Periodical Will Attempt to Give Youngsters What They Want to Read. NEW YORK (P) —The Boys' and | Girls’ Newspaper, a weekly in tabloid | size appealing to “young folks from 7 to 17.” has appeared on newsstands throughout the country. President Roosevelt's picture and his letter wishing the publication success are printed on the first page of thel first issue. This paper “will try to give boys and girls what they want to read— not what grown-ups think is good for them,” writes George J. Hecht, its publisher. Babe Ruth, Gene Tunney, Angelo Patri and Dorothy Canfleld are among the advisory editors. Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle. A[SE[SIRAIPIO|D] 3OIDIEMWIAIGE] [FILIAIGIE] [PE [RIK] AIL [AIN] [AMOL] [ [EIY] "‘fl[?l»‘l[-‘![!ifl [JL\i_illgL JAISIPIENIIMIE AIL | Al INIEE] Dgflfi [J"Efi U[S [LILIOIS] MIUIT E] OIVIEIR HE‘]@UEH"IENH (BT AITIANIPIAICIE] [PEIRI] EIAISIE] "’"rl EiS | ages, but limiting, INCREASE SLATED IN NAVY OFFICERS 012 of Line Grade Sought Under Plans to Build to Treaty Strength. Of importance to the Navy is the proposal to increase the number of commissioned line officers of the ac- tive list of the Navy from 5499 to 6.531. Before the budget pruning, the Xproposal contemplated attainment of 7.012 line officers by 1948 by increasing the allowance of line officers from 4 per cent of the authorized enlisted strength of 137485 to 5.1 per cent leaving the distribution among the several grades at the present percent- in time of peace, the numbers of rear admirals, captains and commanders to 63, 240 and 515 respectively. Although it will be possible to serve the immediate needs of the Navy with | 8 minimum of 6,531 regular officers of the line by employing retired officers on active duty and by obtaining avia- tors from sources other than the Naval Academy to make up the deficiency, the treaty Navy, including aircraft will require 7,941 officers. The Navy Department plans to build up to 6.531 line officers by secur- ing appropriations for four appoint ments to the Naval Academy in July and five appointments effective in 1936 and thereafter. With respect to the employment of retired officers on active duty June 30, 1936, a large number of officers of the rank of lieutenant and below will retire be- cause of ineligibility for promotion under existing law. The number of officers on the active list of the line of the Navy will be reduced at that time from approximately 6,100 to 5700, and several years will elapse before the output from the Naval Academy furnishes necessary replace- ments. The present authorized enlisted strength of the Navy is 137,485. Under present laws, officers represent but 4 per cent of this number. Under the proposal an additional three-quarters of 1 per cent is provided. or a total of 4.75 per cent to be commissioned by 1945. With this increased percentage there will then be around 6,531 officers. This number includes 58 admirals, 240 captains, 515 commanders, 1,016 lieu- tenant commanders, 1.959 lieutenants and 2,043 ensigns. The increase of flag officers is 5.1 per cent and cap- tains 9.1 per cent. Thus, by the year 1948 there will be 7,012 officers, the number necessary to man the Navy treaty strength. Eight officers of the Navy have been selected for post-graduate instruction in naval construction and five otherg for post-graduate work in civil engi« neering.