The Washington herald., 1916-01-27
$1,000 PLEDGED
in ALEXANDRIA
Money Will Be Used for the
Relief Of Jews In
Europe.
CLUB HOLDS BANQUET
Au,omibile Owners Hear Number of
Addresses-lnstall Officers of
Royal Arcanum.
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Alexandria, Va, Jan 26.-Eloquent
pleas were made tonight by noted
speakers in the auditorium of the
Elks' Home for funds for the relief of
the Jewish war sufferers, which was
followed by a collection. Funds and
pledges amounting TO nearly $1,000
were received. The auditorium was
filled with a large and representative
gathering.
Charles Bendheim presided and in
troduced the speakers. among whom
were Representative c. c. Carlin. Mrs.
Kate Waller Barrett, formerly presi-
dent OF the National Council of Wom-
en-; Rev Louis Smet, pastor of St
Mary's Catholic Church; Rev. z. v.
REGISTER. formerly presiding elder of
the Washington district of the NJ. z.
Church South, and Rev DR.. Abram
Simon, OF the Eighth Street Temple,
Washington.
In a short address Charles Bend
helm explained the object of the meet
ing.
A letter was read from Secretary
Tumulty expressing the regret of
President Wilson that he was unable
to attend.
Representative Carlin said he knew
of no better citizens than the Hebrews
of Alexandria. The real suffering,
declared the speaker, '1s among the
women and children. More than two
million are today asking for bread,
and 100000 Jews are in the trenches,
giving battle under all hags.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett said she
hardly realized what the Jews in Rus
sia suffered until she visited that coun-
try. This is the first time. she said,
the Jews have ever come before the
public and asked for aid
Miss Mabel Boardman. OF the Aneri-
can Red Cross Society. described scenes
of suffering as told TO her by the war
victims.
Rev. Louis smet, pastor Of ST Msry's
Catholic Church, said his country-Bel-
gium-was the first to be crushed in the
conflict and that this country by it's
generosity had prevented its people from
starving TO death. and he made an earn
est plea for liberal contributions for the
Jews
hundred guests attended the frst
annual banquet of the Alexandria Au-
tomobile Club held tonight In the West
minister Building. George Washington
Lewis was POSTMASTER and invocation
was pronounced by Rev. w. J. Morton,
rector Of Christ p z. Church. Repre-
sentative w. C. Adanson. Of Georgia
spoke on The Adamson Bill" the pur-
pose OF which is to have automobile IL
censes of one state good In every state.
A. G Batchelder. Of the executive
committee of the American Automobile
Association, took as his subject What
Membership in the A. A. A. Stands For"
He favored Federal aid for roads.
George p. Coleman, state highway COM
missioner, spoke on Road Legislation"
He reviewed a number of bills now before
the Legislature in refersncs to sutomo-
biles.
f. L. Ferguson. chief Of the touring
bureau Of the A. A A. took as hi. sub
ject Roads As 1 Have Found Them"
A short address on road work was
made by Representative Carlin.
Vocal selections were given by Miss
Marguerite Field and Miss Margaret
Howard.
OF w. A. Moore, jr., Harry Hammond and
Officers Of the club are: W. H. He'll
muth, president; G. Washington Lewis,
secretary and treasurer; George D. Hop
kins. vice-president; W. II. Hellmuth, G.
Washington Lewis, c. c. Lamond. George
D. Hopkins. A. NJ. Remschel, Preston o.
Cockey and Harry Hammond, board of
governors.
The Herald by subscribers in Alexsndria
should be reported to F. Clinton knight.
who is now in charge Of The Herald
bureau, and who will take immediate
steps to see that all subscribers are
properly served.
The following recently-elected officers OF
Alexandria Council. No CT. Royal Ar
canum. were installed last night by J. II.
Mansfield, deputy grand regent: c. T.
Hellmuth. regent: A. w. Nails, vice re-
gent; James Bayne. past regent; J. z.
Alexander, secretary; S. NJ. Pullman, COL
iector; George Uhler. treasurer; o. B.
Pierpont, orator; J. G.. Cockey, chaplain;
w. H. Thorpe, guide; J. T. Watkins,
warden; r. NJ Prettyman. sentry; Alvin
Powell, ]. @. Graham and J. H Mans
hsld. trustees,
The newly appointed regent appointed
II. x. Field, J. r. Mansfield and J. z
Shlnn auditing committee for the year.
On behalf OF the council J. R Mansfield
presented James Bayns with a past re-
gents jewel Mr.. Bayne made suitable
response.
The members OF the Westminster Club