The Washington times., 1919-05-23

Donald Atwell. cae OF the Y. VI. c. A.,
1875 G street northwest.
Contributions to cover the expenses
OF this reception, which is expected
to be the largest of its kind held in
Washington, should be sent to Will
ian T. Galliher, American National
Bank. or Mrs. Joseph Kuhn. 1915
Nineteenth street northwest.
The committee of women arrang-
ing for this reception are Mrs. Larz
Anderson, chairman; Mrs. William NJ.
Black. Mrs. Joseph Z. Kuhn, Miss
Boardman, Mrs. Corbin. Mrs. Allerton
Ashman, Mrs. T. T. Gaff, Mrs. Jenkins,
Mrs. Eldridge Jordon, Mrs. Garrison
McClintock. Mrs. Henry A. Packham.
Mrs. Tenney Ross, Miss Shendan. Miss
Squire and Mrs. COrcoran Thorn.
Isaac Cans has received this COM
munication from the commanding
officer of Camp Meade relative to a
letter sent to the Secretary of War:
ITO enable the city of Washington
to extend an appropriate welcome in
Washington on the same day, the
Secretary of War directs that as
many OF the District OF Columbia
personnel of the following organiza-
tons be sent thereto prior TO de-
mobilization as can be assembled at
your camp without causing unneces-
sary delay in rehabilitation or con-
gestion at Camp Meade. The expense
OF transportation between Camp
Meade and Washington and return to
be borne by the Government
"312th machine gun battalion.
"SO4th field signal battalion.
10th field artillery"
Invitations Extended.
The Secretaries of War and Navy
where today asked by Mr.. Cans to
form a part of the committee to wei
come the District boys when they ar
rive at the Union Station from Camp
Meade. Mr.. Cans sent an invitation
to Secretaries Daniels and Baker by
letter today.
Wednesday night a meeting OF men
relatives of soldiers in 312th machine
gun battalion was held at the Public
Library to make plans for a trip to
Newport News on Sunday TO meet
the 312th. Lorenzo IL Warfieid pre-
sided and announced that reserva-
tions had been secured.
"3I2th, Wives Dance.
A dance was given Wednesday night
in st. Stephens parish hall by the
wives of members of the 312th Ma
chine Gun Battalion to raise funds
for the welcome home reception TO
the returning Yanks.
When the dance started there was
a goodly assemblage present, but
there likewise was "A sad dearth or
men The Suicide squad" fighters
can rest assured that their wives are
remaining faithful to them, for in
stead of showing up last night with
substitute husbands" on their arm.
most of them came by themselves.
As a result, when the orchestra
started up "Ja-da, Ja-da." there were
about three couples dancing and
about sixty-three pretty wall flowers
lining the fringe of the polished floor.
The girls were sad
This will never do" said one Of the
chaperOns. See here, pa" she called
to her husband, catching him by the
coat-tail. you go out on Fourteenth
street, waylay all the nice, genteel
looking young men you can find. and
compel them to come in. MY words
are as sacred as the SCriptural in
junction. Get hence on your task"
In fifteen minutes PA" rushed into
the Parish hall, breathIess. Behind
him marched a procession OF Yanks.
captains. ensigns. and all
On with the dance" said Ma"
and the girls smiled and eagerly
stepped forward to shake a shifty
shoe"
Approximately SO was cleared
from the dance.