Evening star., 1918-12-20

& tomorrow.
The work of enlisting every man,
woman and child in the District of Co
aumbia in the service of the Red Cross
+; progressing steadily. according to
reports from national headquarters in
this city. Day by day and hour by
hour the little paper banners bearing
one large cross and from one to
dozen tiny crosses. signifying either
new memberships or renewals, are going
Up in- front windows OF mansions. cot
tages and apartments. Minute by min
ute the stock of little buttons for the
lapels Of all ages is being depleted.
!, The local campaign is but portion
of the national "Christmas roll call"
at the end of which it is expected that
every resident of the United States
-.sill have answered present"
=" Six Million Already In.
Up to last night six million persons
throughout the United States had
Joined. with reports from all states in
dicating that the campaign had just
reached its height. Most of these six
million had enrolled by "Wednesday
night The Atlantic division, comprising
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,
continues to lead in number of member
ships, with 2.2S5,000 enrolled up to late
yesterday. The southwestern division,
including the states of Missouri, Arkan-
sas. Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. was
second today. with 914,505 members.
Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, composing
the lake division, reported SG9,0oo men,
herS.
nRed Cross headquarters received a re-
aort from Argentina saving that the
Runeos Aires chapter had enrolled 1000
Americans. practically the entire Amer
ican colony, and twice that number of
persons of other nationalities.
=, One Hundred Per Centers.
The banner which signifies I'VE
have enrolled 100 per cent strong"
may now be flown by the following
local banks: Federal National, Ma
,tfonal Metropolitan. Dupont National.
FARMERS and Mechanics National,
Union Savings. Liberty Savings, Ma
tional Savings and Trust, Lincoln Ma
tional, Second National, Riggs Ma
fional and Equity Savings banks.
Edward j. McQuade. in charge of this
sank and trust company in the city
will register full percentage before
the week is out.
~ That among the government de-
rartments and bureaus the Treasury
department will be the first to COM
'plete its full membership is the opin-
don of William j. Eynon. at the head
of this subcampaign- Mr.. Eynon re-
Dorts highly gratifying progress in
all departments, with enthusiastic
support and keen appreciation of the
Red Cross spirit and accomplishment
on the part of every eEnploye of Uncle
Sam.
Tableaux Repeated.
The tableaux vivant- given on the
South front of the Treasury twice yes
terday will each be repeated today
and tomorrow at 1890 and 4:30 pm.
The reproductions of the Red Cross
posters are effective and true to the
originals.
hMrS. Montgomery Blair, in charge of
the work of the women. Will welcome
the assistance of all who can render
hid during the remaining days OF the
drive to man booths and receive sub
ScriptionS.
!, Mrs Kathleen Burke, representative
of the Scottish Women'S Hospital
League. who is in Washington as the
uuest of the National Geographic So
riety, before which she will lecture,
will address the audiences at X eth 5
,theater tomorrow afternoon and even
ing in support of the Red Cross. Mrs.
Burke has been decorated by every
allied government for bravery at the
front.
although hostilities have ceased
abroad. it is being pointed out, no
armistice can guard against pneu-
ronia influenza. accidents and other
Ills to which our soldiers abroad are
subject. There may still he casualties.
also in-coping with disorderly enemies
and bolSheViki. American soldiers and
sailors at all times need the protec-
zion of the Red Cross; at any time
~ Calls to Navy's Friends.
-. An appeal to all friends and admir-
Red Cross. without exception. has
iieen issued by Secretary Daniels. who
raid. in part:
% There can be but one response to
he Christmas roll call of the Ameri-
ran Red Cross from all those who
nave relatives or friends in the Ameri-
an Navy" said the Secretary.
:, throughout the war the Red Cross
as supplemented the efforts of the
Navy by supplying many services and
comforts which could not be under
taken by the government.
To the Presidents wish that every
American become Il member of this
truly American organization for
worldwide relief. l add-and l feel I
speak for the personnel of the Navy
a request that all friends of the Amer
lean sailor become identified with and
help to perpetuate the beneticent work
CT this organization"