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Evening journal., 1918-05-22
Calanthe Lodge Notes

Cslanthe Lodge. Knights Of Pythias,
conferred the. rank Of knight on four
candidates Tuesday evening and there
are several TO receive the rank OF page
on Tuesday evening, June !.
After the lodge session the rank
team held a rehearsal in preparation Tor
their trip 10 Bridgeton. y. j., on sat
urdav. June on that evening the
members OF Calanlhe Lodge rank team
are 10 exemplify the lesson Of friend
ship and the story Of Damon ana
Pythias
A communication was received from
Calanthe Lodge Of BridgetoE. who are
10 entertain the Wilmington boys, stat
ing that plans are being laid for a big
celebration. The members OF every
Pvthian Lodge In the domain Of New
Jersey have been invited 10 be present
There will be at least one thousand per-
sons present. The work is TO be done
in the Armory which has a very large
seating capacity.
The captain Of the team requests the
/ presence Of every member next Tuesday
evening for final rehearsal. The lodge
session will start al 80 o'clock so as
10 have ample time for a good rehearsal
The entertainment committee has
surprise in store for the members next
Tuesday evening so come out and swell
/ the crowd A meeting OF the Rank
Team Association. which has q mem
bership Of l2, will also be held In order
10 make final arrangements for the
/ Brldgeton trip
At the session on Tuesday evening,
Cslsnthe Lodge donated SOS to the Red
Cross fund. and It is hoped that as manE
members as can will make individual
subscriptions 20 this noble cSuse, as
literally as their means will permit.
Two new members were added TO the
orchestra. which is under the leadership
Of George NJ. Rose. The orchestra ac-
companies the team on all trips and
will be on hand at Bridgeton with
special music.
Every member Of the lodge is urged
to be present al the hall, No 906 West
street, next Thursday evening at
O'Clock sharp to participate in the Red
Cross parade and help the managers oi
this parade 10 make Il the most sue
cessful affair ever held in this city.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
ALuMNI PnIZE WTNNERs.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAB.
NEWARK. May 23-Announcen1ent
has been made offthe winners In the
public speaking contest for the Della
ware College Alumni prizes. w. T.
BroughaIl, class OF 1921. won the nrst
prize. SIS, and Charles Carswell, class Of
1920. the second prize, si0. On account
Of the lack Of interest because or the
discrimination OF the two literary
societies at the college. II has been de-
cided by the Alumni 70 put the money
that has been used for prizes in the
public speaking contests into a cup to
be debated for between the Sophomore
and Freshmen classes. The class that
wins the cup three times will become
the owner Of it
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
EPWORTH INCREASES
PASTORS SALARY

The first quarterly conference OF Ep-
worth NJ z. Church was held last
night. Reports from the different or
ganizations Of the church showed
growth in membership and enthusi-
astic activity in work and interest.
Since the beginning Of the conference
year. eight have been added TO church
membership. while the Epworth
League, as thf result Of a membership
contest. has added i27 new members.
An every member canvass for the
church budget has secured the pledge
OF every dollar for the regular church
activities The following were named
q finance committee for the church
George f. King. Charles r. Anderson
John Moore. George w. Booker, Willis
Lynch, William Smith and David Geh-
man.
A local preachers license was grant
ed to Morris Elzey.
An increase Of $500 over last year;
salary was unanimously voted for the
pastors salary for the present year.
At the close Of the meeting the MEM
bers Of the quarterly conference were
the guests Of the Epworth League in
a delightful social and liberty lunch
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
Open AIR meeting
FOR RED CROSS
Ruby R. Vale 10 Speak, Fort
Band to Play Friday
Night
SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO GIVE CONCERT

All Wilmington IL invited 10 an open
air mass meeting and concert TO be held
for the Red Cross In front OF the
Municipal Building on Friday evening
The program was completed this morn
ing. This meeting, according 10 ar
rangements. win De one Of the most
pleasing and fruitful features Of the
present campaign. Boys and girls from
the High School will march from the
school 10 the square in front Of the
Municipal Building and take their
places on a platform erected for them
They will sing patriotic songs. In
which the entire community is asked
TO Join. The 18th Coast Artillery Corps
Band from Fort Du Pont VIII be IN at
tendance and will give a concert Ruby
r. Vale. one OF the leading lawyers al
the Philadelphia Bar and an orator oi
reputation. Will deliver the address Of
the evening.
In a semi-clrcle about the public
building will be a line Of booths II
charge Of Red Cross women in uniform
and these same workers Will gC
through the crowd distributing litera'
ture and asking for contributions. An!
gift Is welcome, for the Red Cros.
takes all sums that are offered TO II u
use In the great humanitarian work oi
relieving distress and aiding the
wounded.
The boys and girls OF the High
school Will assemble at that institu-
tion al : o'clock Friday evening where
the band will call for them Il Is ex-
pected that they will reach the public
square and be on the platform by 73l
o'clock
The concert will start almost immed-
lately and Red Cross officials earnest
ly ask that as many OF the men anC
women OF Wilmington be present al
is possible, not only for the splendid
musical treat but also % publicly pro
claim their loyalty to the great hu
manitarlan cause that Il taking up th'
attention Of this community now.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
.CHANCEFOREVERION
TO HELP RED Cross
Hundreds OF Workers Will
Collect Throughout City
on Saturday
BOOTHS ON MANY
STREET CORNERS

Next saturday promises 10 be one OF
tho most glorious and inspiring days
IN. the present Red Cross campalgn II
will be officially known as public Col
lection Day" Hundreds OF Red Cross
workers. men, women and children,
wearing their badges. Will take pos
session Of the principal streets Of the
city, and Will make tremendous efforts
10 enthuse the business section by
spreading Red Cross propaganda.
The activities Of this day will begin
at o'clock, and Will continue 10 IL
o'clock In a series Of continuous street
demonstrations. There viii he Red
Cross booths on ten different corners,
with appropriate banners and bunting.
Zach booth viii be In charge Of a
group Of the energetic and self-sacriilc-
Ing Red Cross women who have done
so much 10 make the campaign q sue
cess thus far There viii be cash
registers placed all along the street In
charge Of these workers. and every con-
tribution Will be received. A personal
receipt from these registers will be
given 20 every man, woman and child
WHO MtAAnuAfr u NiAN NAAaNs
One Of the impressive features VIII
be singing by a dozen different choruses
up and down the streets. Trucks with
choirs and choruses will drive from one
part OF the central section TO another.
Each truck will be accompanied by q
bugler. who will blow the assembly
gathering the crowd together. and then
Al the street corners a stop viii be
made when patriotic SONGS Will be sung
and speeches delivered Church choirs,
volunteer singing groups. and choruses
from the industrial and mercantile es-
tablshments Of the city Will take part
in this pageant.
Among the choruses viii be one from
the Pullman shops. which VIII he ac-
companled with its organ on the truck
and be In charge OF its song leader.
Another feature will be fully equip
/ ped ambulance. showing one or these
machines Just as they appear on inc
/ battlefronts OF Europe, and from h'
stems of which speeches will be maa'
| AT the various stops and literature dis
/ trlbuted by Red Cross nurses. A gre0
National cash register will be installed
in tha lobby of the Hotel dupont, as
mart OF the days activities.
Other fgeatures viii be added betwee
now and Saturday, so that II Is certal
that Public Collection Day will b
made memorable in the history Of SUD
cossful campaigns IN this CITY.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
Al. 81. P. APPOINTMENTs.

The A. L. NJ. P. Church Conference
adjourned at Camden, " j.. on Mon
day morning, after the reading Of the
appointments. as follows
A. L. Church, Wilmington. the Rev
j. H. Bell.
ST. Peters and Mt. Pisgah Mission
Wllmlngton. the Rev. Joshua King.
ST. Paurs, Wilmington, the Rev
George L. Blake.
st. Johns, Newark. Del. the Rev. C
H. Walker.
Star Of Bethlehem, Newport, Del, tho
Rev G. II Murphy.
Glasgow, Del, the Rev. ]. c. Dennison
Norrlstown, the Rev. 5. w Chippey.
Chester, the Rev. G. n. Sheppey
Camden, the Rev. P. o. Hicks.
Goshen and Chester, New York circuit
the Rev. j. p Nichols.
Wickham and Hurley. N. Y, the Rev
G. D. Trusty.
Amber. Pa. the Rev. C. n. Walker.
Chatham. Canada. to be supplied.
Lincoln University, the Rev w. A
Ross. -,
Conference Evangelist, the Rev. A. NJ
Smith.
]. T. Demby. n.
Camden County Missionary, the Rev
5 Murray. A.,
New Castle County Missionary. th'
Rev. c. E. King.
Missionary at large. the Rev. ;.
Mills. - ,h,
south Philadelphia missionary th'
Rev. A. Jason. 80.
The Rev. G. D. Trusty, conference te
porter. has been transferred 70 FoI
Jervis. n. Y The Conference VIII iiiee
next year at Norristown' Pa.
The Home Mite Missionary ooelely re
ported $3.50 raised this year, ana pam
balance of 500. The A. U. Church 90 %,
, cietv. OF Wilmington, Mrs. }. II. Ben
president. was awarded the banner
raising 500 during the past year.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
PRESIDENT RECEIVES
WOMEN WAR TOILERS

WASHINGTON, May 22-Six women
munition workers from the plant Of the
Bethlehem Steel Company at New Cas-
tie. Del. called upon President Wilson
Yesterday and asked him to urge the i'm
mediate passage Of the woman suffrage
amendment.
Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, daughter
OF Thomas F. Bayard, formerly ambas-
sador 10 Great Britain. and Delaware
state chairman Of the National Woman :
party was in the group. she became a
munition worker three weeks ago. The
others were Mrs. Catherine Boyle, Miss
Ada Walling and Miss Mary Gonzon all
of New Castle; Miss Lulu Patterson, Of
Delaware City, and Mrs. Marie Mchen-
zie. Of Wilmington.
The women. told the President they
represented all the women workers IN
the plant. and that as many moNe would
come 10 Warrington as were necessary
10 convince the Government the women
war workers want the amendmen'
passed.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
Delaware RIVER MAY
Be LEADER IN ships
Congressional Party Inspects
Wilmington Yards; Opt.
miStic About Industry
LATER GO THROUGH
PLANTS AT CHESTER

Members OF the Congressional com
mttee OF Merchant Marine and Fisher
les arrived in Wilmington today, on the
FIRST lap Of a three days inspection trip
of the Delaware river shipbuilding
yards. They arrived at ii.2O o'clock
this morning over the Pennsylvania
railroad. from Washington, d. c. The
members Of the Congressional party,
who are paving their own expenses on
the tour, were Joined here by George
p Webster, director Of docks, Of Phils-
delphia; Joseph S. Hasskarl. assistant
director OF docks; Edward s. Mckaig
and H. B Taylor, Of the shipping com
mttee Of the Chamber Of commerce.,
Of Philadelphia. The Pusey and Jones
Company plant was the first place
visited
The Hon. Joseph W. Alexander, chair
man Of the committee, stated that the
present opportunity affords the ship
yards OF the Delaware river a chance TO
develop one Of the greatest ship build
ing centers IN the world.
After visiting the Pusey 4 Jones
Company yards the party went 70 the
Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem Ship
building Corporation which was also
inspected. Early this afternoon, the
Congressmen and the others in the
party boarded the Philadelphia IRE
boat. Ashbridge. and proceeded to
Chester where shipbullding plants were
inspected. The party then proceeded to
Philadelphia to spend tonight and to-
morrow.
Those in the party are J. w Alex
snder. OF Missouri chairman; Rufus
Hardy OF Texas: Edward w. saunders.
OF Virginia: Peter J. D0oling, OF New
York; Henry Bruokner, Of New York (;
Ladlslas Lazaro. OF Louisiana; William
s. Goodwin. Of Arkansas; Jesse p.
Price. Of Maryland; David II. Kincheloe
OF Kentucky; Clarence r. Lea, OF Cali
fornia: William B. Bankhead, o. Ala
hama: William s. Greene. Of Massacnu-
setts: George W Edmonds, Of Pennsyl-
vania: William a. Rodenberg, OF ILL
nois: Lindley H. Hadley- Of Washington
Frederick W. Rowe, OF New York; Geo
NJ Bowers. OF West Virginia; Frank d
scott. OF Michigan; Richard p, Free
man. Of Connecticut; Wallace H>Wnte
Jr., Of Maine. .-
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
CAMP DIX BAND TO
HEAD X. OF c. LINE

Santa Maria Council, Knights Of
Columbus. will turn out in the Red
cross parade tomorrow night. It Is ex-
pected that 400 members will be In llne.
Tbev will be headed by the 59th Pio-
neer Delaware) Regiment Band from
camp Dix. several members OF the
faculty OF the Salesianum School, some
~ whom have been in the service, Will
narsde with the Knights Of Columbus.
They will be under Father lacquer T.Iii.r
Who recently returned from France
where he had been for nearly three
years. v...h.. q,
Columbus will be: Chief marshal. Pete,
A Horty: aides. Lieutenant-Colonel
simon p. Doherty, DR.. Philip a. IrSg- :,
NOR E. F. Melio. Herbert Z. kaighn, b.
7 Doneherty. George NJ Pennock, Paul
6obSrfv DR.. James Mechlin, Philip j.
Kienle and Joseph Niedermaier'
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
SALVATION ARnY'S
18TH Anniversary
Will Be Celebrated With
Queen Theatre Meeting
Sunday Afternoon
SUMNER OUTINGS
FOR MOTHERS, TOTS

The Salvation Army Of Wilmington
on Sunday will celebrate 2s years Of
sacrifice and service for the people Of
this city. While the army has always
held a celebration Of some character on
these annual occasions. II Is proposed
to make this years anniversary a
memorable one. The big feature OF
the celebration is a mass meeting IN
the Queen Theatre sunday afternoon
The celebration Will really begin
with the open-air concert OF the Sal
walton Army STAFF Band on Fifth street
between Shipley and Market streets
from Z 10 o'clock saturday evening
Chief OF Police Black has granted per
mission 10 Captain Ernest r. Holz "a
occupy the street for that hour and
will see that no traflc interferes with
the concert. This band played with
sousa's Band. the Marine Band, and
others az the massed band concert IN
Philadelphia ,ast Sunday.
Following the open air concert me
band will play another concert In the
Salvation Army Hall.
The meeting at the Queen Theatre
Will begin al o'clock Sunday after
noon. Prior 10 the meeting the band
Will play In front Of the theatre
Mayor Lawson will preside at the meet
ing. The principal speaker will be
Colonel William peart, chief secretary
OF the Salvation Army IN the United
states HIS topic will be ION the
Trail OF the Blood and Fire and the
lecture Will be illustrated with moving
pictures and stereopticon views.
Colonel Peart has an international
reputation as a speaker and the views
VIII show the work OF the army In
sixty-three countries and colonies. as
well as It's latest activities on the
French front in Europe.
Many prominent officers OF the Saliva
tlon Army, in Philadelphia and New
York. will be present at the meetins
and there will be vocal and instrumen
tai music.
There will be no admission fee 20 th'
meeting. The sole object OF the cele
bration is 20 acquaint those who do no
know with the scope Of the Salvation
I Army's work.
throughout Sunday there will b.
/ services conducted by Salvation Arm
workers In fifteen churches Of the city
/ Talented vocalists will furnish muslca
selections at each Of these services.
There is good news in store for th
poor children and tired mothers Of III
city. Through the kindness OF th
officials OF the Crozier estate at Uplanl
Pa. the Salvation Army is putting u
buildings on the farms Of the estat
where the children and mothers will
taken to recuperate during the h
summer months. The trip will be mat
by trolley and the expenses VIII
borne by the army.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
MANY AT SING
DESPITE STORM

The Community Chorus enjoyed an
inspiring evening last night IN spite Of
the storm. TWO visiting speakers add
ed new impetus 10 the enthusiasm Of
the chorus. The noted architect,
Claude Bragdon. Of Rochester y. \.
and J. Kirkpatrick Bryce, son Of the
Senator, spoke on the topic, The Ser
vice Of Light and Song They told
OF the service civilians could give TO
their country Just now, by spreading
abroad in their communities a spirit
OF cheerful sacrifice. Song. they said,
was invaluable in drawing America
closer together as a united country,
and aiding people 20 meet the hard
ships OF the war with courage and
good cheer. They told Of flne results
along these lines. which had been
achieved by the choruses In New York
Buffalo and Rochester. and predicted
greet success for the Wilmington
chorus with its many opportunities
and advantages.
Mr.. Bragdon had intended 10 exhibit
slides showing a wonderful new colo
photography process. but the lanterI
was not powerful enough TO bring on
/ IlE NUAWA- Will anu AAAN NsNt++-f+N
given M. Both the visitors met Will
a cordial reception by the chorus.
Harry Barnhart put the choru
/ through an amount Of singing ina
enabled them % give a finished PEI
/ formance Of a number ~ songs. Nj
Banhart never allows a dismal dras
glng or a mechanical mOnotony. tn
/ least touch Of either, calls forth
stentorian NO! Noll No!,w and
summons TO 20 right after 10 as II 30
mean what YOU are singing
The chorus hates 10 think OF the az
preaching time when .pther demand
/ will take Mr. Barnhart away froi
Wilmington. for It has been an lnvalr
able experience 10 be under his mas
netic leadership. The improvement !
/ public singing is noticed not only :
| the splendid results achieved on Tues
day nlghts. but on other occasion
when a public gathering is asked {
sing: notably al the Red Cross meet
ing at the Playhouse on Monday.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
Lads Will REGISTER
At These PLACES
Exemption Boards Prepare
for Special Registration
on June 5
MORE YOUTHS
ENTER SERVICE

Frank X. McRight, a registrant at
local Exemption Board No. 2, who had
himself inducted into the Goth Engi-
neers, has arrived at jefferson Bar
racks, Mo.
George F. Hodges has been inducted
into service as a railroad brakeman by
Board No 2, and has arrived at Camp
Laurel, Md.
Clarence /. Glanding, a registrant at
Board No. ., has enlisted in the navy.
John W. R. Wilfong, who was called
several days ago as a photographer by
BOsrd 30. ,, and who passed the eX-
animation, failed TO appear Monday
when his time for departure for
Sackett Harbor. \. Y, arrived. VIII
fong was to report TO the board last
Sunday preparatory to going away on
Monday, and when he failed TO appear
Constable Tinsman arrested him. He
was taken 10 Fort Du Pont yesterday.
Board No. announces the following
places FOR registration on June ., Of men
who have become 2i years old since
last June ,
Polish Turner Hall, now known as
Modieska Hall, Sycamore street and
Maryland avenue.
Weccacoe Fire Company House, Second
and Jackson streets.
Water Department, Sixteenth and
French streets.
The following men, rcgistrants OF
Board No. 4, have voluDteered in the
railroad division: Allen Lloyd, No. 400
East Third street; Earl {. Stanger, No
s07 Lombard street; Charles L. Herring
ton. No. 6Zi French street; Kerwin
Johnston, No. iO8 East Eighth street, anc
David Essick, No. 1911 Oak street.
The men will leave June 1 for Camp
Meade. Md.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
cITy COURT GRIST.

John McAnaney. Abraham Thompson
and John J. Grimm. charged betore
Tud-e Churchman in Municipal court
todsv with trespassing on the Baltl-
more and Ohio railroad, were fined 9
and costs.
Michael Levandowski charged with
trespassing on the property Of Mrs
Mary Coizer. Of No. sOi Wright street
was dismissed.
Frank Martin was fned 81 for vio-
lating the city trafnc rules.
The charge of assault and batter,
against oscar J. stevens. was noll'
prossed. at the request Of Assistant
City Solicitor Malloy.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
BANKERS, BROKERS,
TO BE IN PARADE

Bankers and brokers OF this city will
have a division in the Red Cross pa
rade tomorrow night. The following
banks and brokerage houses will be
represented: Security Trust Company
Equitable Trust Company. Wilmington
Trust Company. Tenth street branch
Delaware Trust Company. National
Bank Of Delaware. Central National
Bank. Farmers Bank. Union National
Bank, Wilmington Savings Fund. VIII
mington Trust Company. Second street
branch. Artisans Savings Bank. Allied
Bank.
C. I. Hudson & Company. F. D.
Lackey & Company. James F. Nields.
Laird & Company. Owens. Anderson &
Bumford. George p. Bissell.
This division will be composed Of 100
men and women. There will be two
large flags carried bearing the in
scription. Bankers and Brokers"
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
MRS. MARY DURSTEIN
81 YEARS OLD TODAY

Mrs. Mary Durstein. Of No. 505 East
Third street. is 81 years old today. she
will celebrate the anniversary by keep
ing open house tomorrow afternoon
and evening. and all Of her friends are
invited to call Mrs Durstein has re-
celved many beautiful gifts and con-
gratulatory messages. She is the
mother OF s. H. Durstein. the we'll
known cigar manufacturer, and his
lived in Wilmington for the past twelve
years. After leaving Germany, at the
age Of q years, she resided on a farm
IN Bucks County, Pa, before coming
10 this city.
Mrs. Durstein is in the best Of health
and unusually active for one OF her
age. She believes in looking upon the
bright side Of life and in taking the
DAYS events with a cheerful laugh.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
NEED DESKS FOR
RED CROSS ROOMS

While the Delaware Red Cross is
working hard in the drive. its quarters
AZ No 9i3 Delaware avenue are with
out necessary desks. and 10 IS hoped
that someone in Wilmington has an
old desk that can be given in this
week. In fact. two desks are urgently
needed there.
Flat-topped ONCE desks are desired
but they need not be new, so long as
they are in good condition. Anyone who
hes an ONCE desk 10 spare Is asked
n communicate with the Red Cross
2679-R, any day before 8 o'clock in tht
afternoon and a motor truck will cal
for the desk.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
JUNIORS TO PARADE.

It is the purpose Of Eureka Council
No. 1, Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics. 10 take an active and promi-
nent part in the Rsd Cross parade TO-
morrow evening. Paul Griflih, COM
mandins the uniformed corps of the
council, has issued orders that Color
Sergeant A. w Hopes, Guard w w
Young. Guard G. E. Johnson, E. z
Cliff. w. A. Hushback. R. Smith. w. II
Uneman. A. C. Davis, ]. E. Brockson, G
Lewis. X. Smith, W R. Wilson and all
other members Of the council who are
to take part shall report at the hall
No. aO7 Tatnall street at 7i5 O'Clock
tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
ACCUSE COUPLE OF ASSAULT.

Michael and Mary Cadosh. husband
and wife, Of No. 9ii Coleman street,
we're jointly arraigned before Judge
churchman in Municipal Court today,
charged with assault and battery on
Fannie Del Campo, Of No. 90i Coleman
ltreet The defendants are alleged 10
have used a knife in making the as
lault. Cadosh. the defendant, appeared
in court with his head wrapped in
oandagess Because the defendants
,peak little English the case was con-
hnued until tomorrow 10 arrange for
IN interpreter.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
p,mRnAn FLAGMAN HURT.

] W. Watson, q years old. nag
man employed on the P, B. and W.
pailroad was found with a badly in
iured right arm and shoulder aDouS 80. o.oO
O'Clock this morning, Just ABOVE ~, ~
ark. He was rushed to TINS cry .he ~
Phoenix ambulance took him 10 lne
delaware Hospital, where ne Is NO"
unde- The care of Or. John sFalmer.
Watson lives at No. 40 Fourth street.
washington. d. g.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
covcIR ~ goIIsE AMENDMENT.

In the United States Senate yesterday
the House amendment to the resolution
Of Senator SALISBURY to prevent the
eviction Of tenants In the District OF
Columbia as a means OF preventing
profteering was considered and con-
cl1rrnd In.
Evening journal., 1918-05-22
,,oryrp s,ys SON ROBBED HER.

Hugh Miller Of No. 523 East Thlrd
street. charged before Judge Church
man. in Municipal Court this mornins'
with the larceny OF SO from his moth
or. Pauline Miller was held for trial in
$500 bail. Mrs. Miller told the court
that her son took the money from her
room while she was absent.