The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-16

Miss Helen Gould. who has endeared
herself to the American soldier, was the
guest OF honor last night at little in
formal reception given by the boys Of the
Soldiers. Sailors, and Marines Club, at
their home IS I Street northwest. With
characteristic modesty and unassuming
manner. Miss Gould listened to the words
Of praise for her benefactions and re-
ceived the lori and lusty cheers of the
lads in blue whenever her name was men
toned. The event was somewhat of sur
prise TO both Miss Gould and the mem
bers of the club 1t was arranged by Miss
Chase the President and organizer Of the
club. and Mrs. Higginson, one of Its
patronesses The members had gathered
for an evenings entertainment, when Miss
Chase announced that they would be fay-
ored with the presence OF several disting-
uished guests. Miss Gould was accom-
panied by her sister Mrs. Edwin Gould,
and there were also present, Secretary
and Mrs. Long Assistant Secretary Hack
EFT, of the Navy, and Mrs. Hackett Admir-
al and Mrs. Higginson. Capt. and Mrs.
Jewell, Commander Everett and Mrs.
Davis
The clubhouse parlor was decorated
with flags and patriotic emblems, and the
members entertained their guests with a
musical programme, one OF the selections
being solo by Marine Howard b. Shook.
Miss Chase introduced the guests 10 the
boys and the name of each was received
with applause. When Miss Gould was
presented the lads arose and gave her
three royal cheers which were grace
fully acknowledged by the guest of honor.
Secretary Long was called upon for an
address and responded with a neat speech
filled with good humor and sense. The
Secretary said: 1T is our duty TO make
life just as happy as possible. to get all
the good that we can out of our being;
the only question is how to do it, One of
the methods is to do good to others. What
are some of the things which are neces-
sary to make the best of life? In the first
place, | should say good health-that you
all have; in the second place, the devel-
opment of the mind. and, third an hon
est, clear conscience. In all OF these OPP
portunities you are the equals of any of
your superiors. While obedience to their
commands is necessary to good discipline,
there are none of these opportunities
named which they possess in more abun-
dance than do you. / am glad TO see you
taking advantage of these. | am glad to
see the boys OF the army. navy, and ma
rine corps coming together socially. and
cooperating with one another. for CO.
operation is true democracy. | trust that
this organization will grow until it EN-
braces all the boys who wear the blue
Secretary Hackett spoke OF the interest
which Miss Gould had taken in the boys
of the service, and lauded her for the
work she had done in their behalf. Re-
marks were also made by Admiral Higgin
sen, Captain Jewell, and Commander
Everett.
Marine II. L. Stevens, the secretary of
the club, responded upon behalf of his
comrades, expressing the delight which
the members felt in being honored by such
distinguished guests. His proposition to
elect Miss Gould an honorary member OF
the club was greeted with loud approval.
He then presented her with the clubs
colors. Miss Gould responded briefly,
manifesting her thanks and reiterating
her interest in all the boys who wear the
national uniform. SECRETARY Long and
Assistant Secretary Hackett were also
elected honorary members. The pro-
gramme concluded by singing America"
after which refreshments were served and
the guests were invited to inspect the
clubs home.