Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10

code telegraphy. class In automobile
mechanics. road repair work and other
practical lines.
We had eighty girls assist the RED
ambulance recently and we have assisteA
the recruiting ONCE with stenographers
When one of the local battsiions of
Florida militia was ordered to mobiiise.
the Honor Guard girls formed an escort
to the train. The girls OF Florida are
also at work in agriculture.
The Honor Guard girls of Texas have
done good work Last year they raised
nearly $500 for the Red Cross and
worked early and late, meeting troop
trains throughout the state. bringing
food and refreshments to the national
guardsmen travelling to and from duty
on the border. Reading rooms were ss-
tablished by their aid in border towns.
and they got up concerts for the bsneot
OF the soldiers Automobiles were
furnished and operated by members of
the Honor Guard. and writing fooms
with every comfort and convenience
benefit of the Maryland. Kansas and Yer
mont regiments.
These are some OF the things we
have done. What we now want 20 do In
throughout the country as ciassroorns
for instructions in the various branches
OF the service, to ask Congress for $3.50
600 for the purpose of forming and
place at the service Of the government
at least 500 girls in every state. en-
GENTLY trained for special duties. and
to send word to every Honor Guard IN
the country to help the mon who are
stationed as sentinels. guards or pickets
FOR the government by serving them
with hot coffee. lunches. etc.
1T is proposed that groups Of girls
shall be detailed TO act MS 'canteen
workers. The duties OF these girls shail
be to report for active service rs caprbls
OF cooking and serving wholesome food for
the men In encampments and NJ various
stations where troops are being sdo'.
Groups OF fifty or more Of there 'cantcen
workers accompanied and suipervised b.
older women. win be sent expenses paid.
TO regiment encampments and railroad
stations where their respective duties Will
be assigned them.
1T is suggested that each member Of
the Honor Guard use her own judgment
and every effort in Influencing at least two
Of the men Of her acquaintance In taking
an active interest IN military training. In
Joining the National Guard or the Naval
Reserve. At this critical time in our ma
tional affairs each member OF the Honor
Guard Is urgently requested to cultivate
and unseihshness. SO that
neT COURAGE ana spienuiu endurance unQer
great hardship and trying conditions may
be an influence and inspiration to- those
about her
" could give you hundreds Of illustra-
tions Of appreciation OF Honor Guard
work. but will not take time Letters
have come from governors OF states. from
army and navy officers and letter after
letter from the boys in service. have
lately returned from two-month came
paign in the south. Over 800 men Joined
the army, navy and marines through our
guard in the south: over 1000 men. women
and children were recruited for the RED
Cross
eff there were time could tell you more
bout the thousands OF loyal young Ameri-
AN women In our organization who are
building up their own health. learning
how to take care Of themselves 30 that
they may care for others; Of the girls
who are going into homes. helping with a
daughters loving sympathy In the little
homely tasks caring for children. helping
with the cooking. making beds. nursing.
sewing. living up in all respects to the
Honor Guard ideals" 49,