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The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
ANCIENT ORDER OF
HIBERNIANS
Ladies' Auxiliary.

The "self-denial week" observed by
the Ladies' Auxiliary. A. o. H., in
which time 1t was proposed TO in
crease the fund to $50, 900 for the erec-
tion of the Memorial to the Nuns of
the Battlefield in the city of WASH
ington. has been productive Of phe-
nomenal results, according to reports
received from the national president.
This memorial will commemorate
the services of the members of the
various religious orders who gave
their services on the battlefields. in
the hospitals and on floating hospi-
tails. in all the wars in which the
United States has been engaged, in
cluding the world war.
The site has already been selected
and the design drawn by Jerome Con-
nor, the well-known sculptor, has been
accepted by. the Fine Arts Commits
sion and the national board of the
auxiliary.
The benefit fund recently established
in connection with the auxiliary has
up to the present time enrolled thou
sands of members throughout the
United States and Canada, the Wash
ington auxiliaries being represented
by large percentage of the member
shin of the six auxiliaries.
Miss Margaret Brosnahan. District
president. announces that meeting
of the Washington board will be held
shortly.
ThA benefit of the District board
will take place in Gonzaga Hall Tues
day, March 25, at Sis p. m. when
my New Curate'' will be presented
by company of talented players.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
D. A. R.

f Pluribus Unum Chapter. d. A. H..
held its March meeting Tuesday even
ing at the residence OF the Misses
Guitner. 1l25 r street: After the bust
ness meeting. presided over by the
regent. Mrs. Sylvanius Johnston. fu-
ture plans of aiding needy patriotic
work were discussed.
The members answered to rollcall
with a current topic OF some interest.
Miss Guitner. chapter historian. read
very entertaining and interesting
paper on Salem witches.
Miss Cartherine Britton Barlow. Gu
rator general, a guest of the evening.
presented by the regent. gave the
chapter an interesting and instructive
talk concerning the Continental Hall
Museum. how and when started. prog
ress and future plans Of adding to the
already growing collection of rare
and beautiful gifts pertaining to rev.
olutionary period.
An appeal was made through the
chapter to reach others in order to
enlarge the collection and preserve
these relics for the coming genera
tions. An invitation was extended to
the chapter to hold a meeting during
the day at Continental Hall and visit
the Museum. After the meeting re-
freshments were served by the hos
tesses. assisted by Miss Mauvard.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
G. W. u. NOTES.

Mis-. Susan F. George, OF the Law
School, is now doing secretarial work
for the Y. NJ. c. A. in France.
John Dickinson. of the Law School.
is lecturing on political science at
Amherst College this semester.
Capt Harry H. -Semmes. OF the
Tank Corps, recently visited the Law
School. which he formerly attended.
He has been awarded the Distinguish
ed Service Cross and bar for ex-
ceptional bravery. Near Xivray,
France, he was severely wounded.
losing his hearing in one ear. Capt.
Semmes is a graduate of Dartmouth.
The Law School has the largest en-
rollment in ten years. Two hundred
and seventy-six students enrolled at
the beginning OF the school year, and
registrations since that time have in
creased the number to 400. a net gain
of 124 Eight more girls registered
for the second term. raising the total
number of women to sixty.
Dean Ferson. of the Law School,
has announced that plans are under
way for the annual Law School ban
quet. The committee on ARRANGEMENTS
is composed of B. c. Harris, Solomon
Shapiro. w. E. Miller, Charles r.
Alien. John F1orn. ]. w. Townsend,
r. B. Garfield, Eugene Underwood
and ]. d. Watkins.
The senior class of Teachers Col
lege has elected the following officers:
President. Lasalia McCahrey; secre-
tary -treasurer. Margaret Prentiss;
and members Of the executive COM
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

The action of the Relief SocIety-an
organization OF women and the oldest
of the auxiliaries within the Mormon
Church-in turning over TO the ma
tionaI Food Administration its 1ccu-
mulated stores OF wheat-has been
the inspiring theme OF orators on the
public rostrum and in Congressional
nails.
The Relief Society was established
under the personal direction OF the
Prophet Joseph Smith in lsf2, and
stands as one of the early, IL not in
fact the first, distinctive organizations
of women in America. The purpose OF
its existence is the sIleviation OF dis
tress, and from its inception the mem
bers have been as ministering angels
in the homes of poverty. sickness or
death. Incident to the war, its ac-
tIvities were mostly turned to Red
Cross work and food conservation.
AS soon as prosperity had begun to
smile upon the Mormon fields In the
Great American Desert these big
hearted women. responsive TO the
counsel of their prophet-leader, Brig
ham Young, undertook TO lay aside a
little wheat at every harvest. The in
dividual contributions ranged from
half a peck to a few bushels. This
store was drawn upon to meet the
calls of the hungry: but, as the coli
ouest of the desert became each year
Lore pronounced, as the arid soil was
made to yield more abundsntly. the
,youen's yearly gifts Of grain IN
creased. and from season TO season
the surplus accumulated.
The following excerpts are taken
from an able address by Hon. Milton
IT welling in the House OF Represen-
tatives. June Z, 1878:
brigham Young fostered and en-
couraged as one OF the AUXILIARY or
ranizstions of the church the "oh-
EMS Relief Society. With the man
nurpose Of that great ORGANIZATION
its charitable and educational work-
7 an, not now concerned. These Wom-
en- were advised as one Of their minor
activities to store wheat, ana IL y
OF this rather unusual activity l WISH
to speak. ,,-.-
On the early days Of Utah's history
and in the humble beginning OF the
ReI,e, society. these women CLEANED
the harvest fields in order that no
nreoious head of grain should be lost
Wheat was so precious 70 the pioneers
that il was used as medium OF eS-
change. II was the standard OF value
bv which other commodities were
measured. They had little or no other
currency, Ny own mother has related
to me more than once her association
with and cheerful participation In this
work of cleaning the precious yellow
grain.
Later on by purchase and donation
these women added more rapidly to
their store of wheat As the stock
grew 1t was moved from the small
wooden gransries belonging to the
local Relief Society organizations to
great steel and cement elevators con-
structed for that purpose and con-
trolled by the women themselves.
From the beginning these women were
taught that the time would come
when every available pound Of wheat
would be needed to conserve the ma
tons life and prevent famine aAd
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.

The Twentieth Century Club mel
with the president, Mrs. E. Viola
Thompson, OF GA c street north
east. After the usual form of bust
ness we were entertained with sew
eral Irish airs. played upon the vic
trola. At 1890 we entered the din
ing room, where everything was in
keeping with St Patrick's day cele-
bration. The place cards being
shamrock and hats and pipes.
The guest of the evening was Mrs.
Florence Milsted Thayer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Milsted. OF
Cherrydale, Va.
The next meeting will be held at
IL Sixth street northeast, as the
guests of Victor caslige. April 1s.
Old Glory Council No. IL. convened
with Councillor Louise Cody presid-
ing, Monday evening. The chairman
of the good of the order, Mrs. Clare
Mann, will have charge of the rum
mage sale to be held next week.
In a candy contest Mrs. Segar won
the prize. presented by the deputy.
Mrs. Grace Woodward.
Five candidates were balloted
upon. The council closed to attend
the visitation of Independence Coun-
ell No. 2.
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ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
AMERICA.

Martha McCaffery Camp, No. So7S.
on Monday night in Pythian Tenn
pie, adopted BENJAMIN II. Streeks,
Harry n. Ball and Leroy Overbee
into membership, the officers of
other camps in the District exem-
plifying the work. Mrs. Florence
E. Lyons. Mrs. Alice Duncan, Mrs.
AIwine Miller, Mrs. Irene Powers,
Mrs. Mary Stargell, of Myra B. En-
right Camp: Mrs. Nellie Hannah,
Mrs. Cora Riley. Mrs. Anna B. Hid.
of Fidelis Camp. and Mrs. Amy Don
aldson. Mrs. Katherine CowIes.
Mrs. Grille Rice. Mrs. Lucy Gill
and Mrs. Florence Overbee COM
posed the drill team. Two appIi-
cants were elected to membership.
After disposing of routine business,
the camp was thrown open to its
friends, and a large gathering en-
joyed the st. Patrick's Day pro-
gram, prepared by the entertain
ment committee. headed by Mrs.
Grille Rice. George Cowles. ac-
companied by Miss Katherine
0owles. rendered vocal solos; Mrs.
Van Doren contributed a humorous
recitation; short remarks by State
Supervising Deputy Ida J. Swig-
gett. City Supervising Deputy Mar
tina McCaffery; negro dialect reci-
tation by Miss Florence Cummings.
humorous remarks by J. F. Tate.
reading by A. E. Farquhar and ad-
dresses by Deputies William Nc
Caffery and ]. X. Duncan of the
Modern Woodmen.
West End Camp. No. 12cSs, after ad-
journment, attended the meeting in
a body. Refreshments were served.
An invitation to attend the open
meeting of Central Camp was ex-
tended and accepted. A feature of the
evening was the auctioning OF cake
by William II. Cavanaugh of Central
Camp.
At largely attended meeting of
Fidelis Camp, No. 67Ol. in Pythian
Temple, ten applicants were elected
to membership Mr.. A. c. Wolf was
initiated, the newly organized degree
team assisting in obligating the can
didate. "A communication was re-
ceived from the Supreme Oracle with
respect to the work of the organiza-
ton. A membership campaign was
outlined by the officers of the camp to
obtain 25 per cent increase by Au-
gust /. Past Oracle Anna Thomas,
J. F. Probst, Mrs. Cora Riley, and A.
&C, Wolf made remarks.
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mittee: Frances Park. Nannette Hoch-
eisen. Mrs. Frank Deane Hester, Mrs.
Marie c. Mold and Limo Castillejo.
Miss Mary Newconoe, graduate OF
Teachers College. class of II. is with
the American Red Cross IN France.
serving as a hospital hut worker.
Her address is Evacuation Hospital
q, Unit No. 7. A. P. o. 79s, American
Expeditionary Forces.
Wellington Patrick. who received
his degree OF master OF arts from the
university. has published his thesis.
The County High School" II is a
reprint from the University of Ken
lucky High School Quarterly.
Mrs. Marie Cuthbertson Mold. who
completed the first term at the Ala
bama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn.
Ala, has registered for work in
Teachers College this semester.
Dean William Carl Ruediger, OF
Teachers College, is chairman OF the
committee on organizing college
courses in education. appointed by the
Society of College Teachers OF Edu-
cation.
The total registration in Teachers
College now is 2os, the highest level
ever reached at the university.
Seniors OF the Dental College have
organized Students Dental Society.
At a recent meeting r. J.. Morrison
read a paper on the method OF max
ing direct gold inlsys.
W. W. Mari has returned to the
junior class from Camp Meade, where
he was dental assistant in the Dental
Detachment of the Thirty-third Ma
chine Gun Company.
Joe Whitehead. of Kappa Alpha, has
given UP his studies at the university,
and now is in the automobile acces-
sorry business.
"Bruder Rakeman. of Maryland
State College, has entered the George
Washington University College of En-
gineering- He is a Kappa Alpha man.
Alpha Nu Chapter, of Kappa Alpha.
has announced the pledging of Dewey
w. Smith, J. ]. Wilson and J. E.
Foote.
Alpha Eta Chapter, of Kappa Sigma,
has announced the pledging of Miles
Rornney, of Hamilton, Mont. class of
"a, Law School.
Capt. Lyle II. Gift and Lieut. Emil
Hurja have registered in Columbian
College and have affiliated with Alpha
Eta Chapter, of Kappa Sigma.
Herbert c. johnson and o. F. Tab
Ter. of Kappa Sigma, have received
their discharges from the aviation
service, and have returned to the
freshman law class.
Alvin Biggs and R d. Campbell.
Kappa Sigma men, have returned to
their classes In the College Of Engi-
neerins.
Rufener Campbell, province presi-
dent of Phi Delta Phi. recently visited
the local chapter of the fraternity. He
has been in the military service. but
now is resuming his duties in the na-
tionai chapter.
Paul e. Shorb, of the North Dakota
Law Schol. and Walter A. Granner,
of the University of South Dakota,
have registered in the Law School
and affiliated with Phi Delta Phi fra
ternity.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

for a big celebration. The lecturer OF
the council. Thomas Green. will be in
charge.
This afternoon at $50 the large rec
reation hut OF the knights Of Column
bus will be dedicated at Camp A. A.
Humphreys, Va. under the auspices
Of the knights OF Columbus Commit
tee on War Activities.
Tomorrow night at o'clock Poto-
mac Council will present the, second
degree of the order to large class
at st. Mary's Hall, Fifth and G streets
northwest. Refreshments will be
served following the degree.
On Tuesday night at Washington
Councils meeting the second lecture
of the councils Lenten course will be
given by Prof. Shafer. OF the Uni
vsrsity OF Oregon. His subject Will be
"Big Problems Coming Out of This
World War" a most interesting and
timely topic.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
W. B. A. OF THE
MACCABEES.

Victory Review No. l2 was hostess
to the various reviews of the District
March IS. at which time there was a
Joint initiation of candidates followed
by a social time and refreshments.
Liberty Union No. gave a st. Pat
rick's party last Monday. March IL,
which was a grand success. The hall
was beautifully decorated in Irish
green.
The following program was rem
dered:
Piano solo. George Hinternitch; vo-
cal solo. Mrs. Pinckney; recitation,
Mrs. Black; solo. Miss Payne: piano
solo. Mrs. Withers; solo, Theodore
Moseley; reading. Miss Keppinger;
dance, little Miss Anderson and
friend; dance. Miss Birmingham; Sc
lection, Northeast Ukulele Club: solo,
Mrs. Withers.
Mount Vernon Review No. held a
large class initiation at their regular
meeting Thursday. March 20, followed
by a social time.
National Review No. held large
class initiation at their regular meet
ing Friday. March q.
A number of officers and members
from Brentwood Review. Nd, were
present at the Great Review, held FRI
day. March q.
The w. B. A. of the Maccabee
State convention will be held in the
I. o. o. F. Hall, AT Seventh stree,
northwest, Friday, March 81, instead
of in the w. B. A. Hall at Seventh
and l streets northwest, as sched
uled; sessions, 10 o'clock a. m. and
1880 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
EASTERN STAR.

St Johns Lodge Chapter No. Is. o.
E. s.. was paid its official visit by
the grand matron and patron on
Monday evening. March II.
The attendance was unusually
good. and among those present
were many past grand matrons and
patrons and grand chapter officers.
The degrees of the order were
presented, and a program consisting
OF solos by Miss Graham and Mr..
Lang was enjoyed by those present.
IL being st. Patrick's day fayors
appropriate to the day were distrib-
uted among all present. 1t was a
most pleasant evening. yet there
was a tnge of sadness, for the
worthy matron of the chapter. Sis
ter Evelyn Rankin. announced that
II would be the last meeting of the
chapter that she would be able to
attend until near the close of the
chapter year. She Is moving 10
Rockford, Ill., early in the month of
April where she will henceforth re-
side.
The chapter suffers a great loss.
for Sister Rankin has for, many
years been one OF the most arduous
md Industrious lsborers in Eastern
star fields. and in consequence of
A-r work has been by regular steps
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

ated for his private use one or more
of these busters. and the closing
days of the Legislature witnessed
ludicrous scene as the several dele
gates proudly bearing aioft their
feather busters. marched from the
nan with many a good natured
shout and grimace. They realized
that they had lost their Jobs and
thereafter would have to do harder
work than legislating for the Dis
trict of columbia.
Tive GInnt Leader.-
The story was told that during
The last days of the legislature the
business session was enlivened by
the music of an approaching brass
band.
One OF the colorcd delegates sprane
TO his feet, interrupting the dignihed
discourse on the rates that were al
lowed the District scsvengers.
'Mistah Speaker" he yelled. de
gen'men from South Washington
moves dat dis hon'abIe body takes a
recess TO fifteen minutes SO dat de
hon'able gem'men can see de circus
procession pass by"
The exponent OF stricter regulation.
for the scavenger service, who had
been interrupted in the course of hi.
''orstion" protested vigorously at hav-
ing such important business ruthIessly
put aside. His protest was in vain.
as the motion to take a recess was
passed almost unanimously and with
a show of noisy demonstration.
In the last legislative days there
were two giants of local politics, or
what might be termed in these later
days political bosses" Both were
men of gigantic stature. ''Bnr' Dick
son was the acknowledged Democratic
leader. He kept a hotel on Eleventh.
street. a few doors south Of The
Washington Herald building. Dick
son. who stood over six feet high.
was the popular leader OF the Demo-
cratic hosts and his word was law.
"CoL" Perry Carson. a colored
giant was the leader OF the colored
Republican element / recall the po-
litical parades of those days. when
Perry Carson, in the majesty of
his height. and wearing the inevitable
broad white sombrero, led the noisy
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.

Esther Council No. %, Daughters OF
America. has just added seven new
members to its roll. and is preparing
for a spirited campaign to capture
one of the prizes offered by the order.
National Councillor Swami and
State Councillor Rock were present
last Thursday night and gave very IN
teresting talks on the progress being
made by Esther Council.
Mrs. Mamie Walker and ]. f. Butts
gave pertinent talks, which also ad-
ded to the interesting meeting.
The sixty members and their friends
were served with refreshments in the
banquet room. where profitable views
were interchanged.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
THE CROTTO.

Kallipolis Grotto will hold a busi-
ness meeting at Chamber of Com
merce Hall on Wednesday evening
next In addition to the initiation
Of quite a number of candidates who
were unable to be present at the last
ceremonial. there will be laid before
the Prophets such details as have
been received regarding the Su-
preme Council Convention to be held
in Pittsburgh. June 17-1s.
The Grotto has accepted invita-
tions to entertain King David Lodge
on March %, Washington Centennial
Lodge on April 2. Temple Noyes
Lodge on April "a and william r.
Singleton Lodge on May 9.
The Grotto Glee Club is holding
weekly meetings on Tuesday even
ings and the Drill Corps on Fridays
at the Grotto club rooms, 712
Twelfth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA.

The committee on arrangements
for the presentation of the prize
banner to A. R. Talbot Camp, No.
1912, for the greatest increase in
membership during the year, report
ed at the weekly meeting. Eugene
j. Leonard was initiated into mem
bership. the degree team being as
sisted by Banker George A. Casey.
of Central Camp. A drill by the
foresters team was much enjoyed.
Edward Luckett was reported sick.
and illness in the family of Harry
Brooks was brought to the attention
of the camp, ]. H. Collins. of
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

Washington Camp, No. 1lls4. of this
city. a visiting neighbor. spoke
briefly. Action was taken toward
procuring additional paraphernalia-
The new equipment for the uni
formed rank was used for the frst
time. considerable Improvement
in the appearance Of the team be-
ing noted. Three applicants were
elected to membership. State Deputy
William McCafIery and District
Deputy ]. X. Duncan spoke of a re-
cent visit to Organizations in Bal
timore. Remarks by c. 8. Thomas
B. G. Cowles and v. w. Potter were
of general interest.
A large attendance of members
featured the weekly meeting Of
Central Camp. No. 1so16. A new
player piano, installed during the
week. added greatly to the enter
tainment and pleasure of the mem-
bers and to the ceremonial work of
the camp
DR.. John w. sutherin outlined the
plans for the open meeting of the
camp to consist OF cards, a short
entertainment. followed by dancing.
The camps victrola has been COM
pletely overhauled and Is soon to be
disposed of. An interesting communi-
cation from Private Harrison F. Shaw.
Base Hospital IS. at, Rimacourt,
France. was received. dealing with six
months service with surgical unit
just back OF the lines. James c. En-
right, former trustee of the camp,
was In attendance after consider
able absence and acted as escort. III.
8. Robinson was adopted into men,
bership. Walter Hardester. w. II.
Cavanaugh, DIR. ]. K. Duncan and
William McCaffery spoke briefly.
At the meeting of West End Camp,
No. 120ss in Pythian Temple, on Mon
day night, the hall committee report
ed that efforts are being made to Sc
cure hall in which weekly meetings
may be held instead of the semi
monthly sessions as at present. Visi-
tors were present from A. r. Talbot
and Central camps. State Deputy
William McCaffery, District Deputy
j. K. Duncan. w. II. Cayanaugh and
A. L. Sansbury made remarks. The
sympathy Of the camp was extended
to Sol Herzog in the loss of his father,
and reports were received OF the con-
valescence Of Mr.. Sykes.