The Washington herald., 1909-03-24

The National Memorial University.
which is now an inconspicuous element
IN the educational fabric. is winning for
itself ar enyiable name as a patriotic
enterprise and promises 20 bulk large as
q center Of eruditlon in the near future
Il was founded by the Sons OF Veterans
20 symbolic and perpetuate memories OF
the civil war. and last evening William
b. Gushing Camp. No. 90. held q social
and dance in the Old Masonic Temple as
a benefit for the endowment.
The aims and methods OF the Memorial
University. which IS located at Mason
City. Iowa, were expounded By several
speakers, and predictions Of its future
possibilities we're frequently made. The
school already repre- sents an investment
Of $4,000, all Of which has been contrib
uted by Sons Of Veterans. and It is real
izing in degree the object which the pro-
Jectors had in view-'the proper teaching
OF American history" This it has done
.in c comparatively short period There
IS reason 70 believe that the present rate
OF progress VIII be maintained.
Endowment for school.
The entertainment last evening attract
ed an audience large enough 10 I'LL the Old
Masonic Hall. and the programme. while
never losing sight OF the patriotic char
acter OF the event. contained lighter num-
begs Of great interest. The speakers OF
the evening were Commissioner Mac
farland ". f. Andrews. auditor OF the
Treasury, and Department Commander
Harris. Of Baltimore. Regrets were read
from Gen. John s. Black. past comman-
der-in-chief Grand Army OF the Repub-
Hc, and Hon. John p. Swssey. Member Of
Congress
The cause OF the Memorial University
was presented 70 the meeting by the de-
Dartment commander. and Commissioner
Macfarland briefly paid tribute 10 the
Sons OF Veterans
The national encampment of the order
VIII be held IN Washington next August.
end the local camps are already prepar-
Ing Tor IL, confident that the gathering
will surpass al that have gone before.
COMMISSIONS Macfarland emphasized
two points in his remarks he declared
that the hsg should never be used as
draDery OF Ornamentation. and that the
Sons OF Veterans should inaugurate a
movement for a national monument to
perpetuate the memory of the women or
the clvl war.
After an address of welcome had been
made by Commander-in-chief Allen, a
series OF excellent musical numbers were
heard. Including a piano solo by Miss
Lorraine Esputa. and popular and patriotic
songs by 2 A Lange and Miss Helen
Russell Ida May Lange, a tiny and
precOcious miss. recited several humor-
ous pieces without the least suggestion OF
stage fright. and was the recipient Of a
huge bouquet from friends Feats IN
magic and legerdemain were performed
by the mysterious NIlburn." and. as q
concluding number. the audience arose
and sang ''Tse Star Spangled Banner"
Committee in Charge.
The officers % the Gushing Camp are
Milton ". brennan. president; Herbert
". Rutledge. senior vice commander; C.
O. Howard. junior vice commander; c. A.
Sidman. patriotic instructor; Rev J. 1.
Brenizer, chaplain; ". 7. Raley, secre-
tary; ". F. Wolfe. treasurer; ". c.
Robbins, color bearer; Harry A Moore,
guide; E A Lange, guard; E r
Campbell, Charles A Sldman. and DR..
F. II. Monk. camp council
The entertainment committee was com
posed OF H. ". Rutlsdge. c. o. Howard.
z. A Lange. c. A. Sidmsn, and NJ. ".
brennan. Refreshments were served by
Ellen Spencer Mussey Camp No. ].
Daughter Of Veterans.