Evening journal., 1919-12-06
GOBS PLAN To
HOLD BIG SMOKER
Naval Post, No. Is, Have In
teresting Program for
Monday Night
NAVY YARD BAND TO
FURNISH MUSIC

Members Of Naval Post, No. IS. Of the
American Legion are looking forward
With pleasure TO the smoker to be held
ly the post at the Armory Monday
alght. There will be music by the
League Island Navy Yard Band. The
following notice has been sent out TO
members notifying them Of the smoker
and also Of the purposes OF the post:
Dear COmrade: Naval Post, No. IS.
Of the American Legion will give a
smoker after the semi-mOnthly meeting
Monday evening, December 8, at 40
o'clock, at the State Armory, Twelfth
and Orange streets. Wilmington, and
YOU are earnestly requested 10 be on
hand, as we expect TO have a very en-
i0yablc evening. There will be plenty
smokes and refreshments and we eX-
pcct TO have several very prominent
people on hand 10 give short talks TO
our members. There will also be sew
cral surprises, so be on hand, make
good showing, and above all show our
visitors who will be with US. that our
post is a live wire and enc whose de-
velopment viii be rapid and note-
worthy.
If you are not as yet aware Of the
reasons for forming the post and the
benefits derived by being a member, II
might be we'll to read the fundamental
principles for which the post was
formed.
1. True allegiance to the United
States Of America. based upon para
mount respect for and fidelity TO the
national constitution and bylaws, mani
tested by discountenancing whatever
may tend TO weaken loyalty, incite TO
insurrectiOn, treason or rebellion, or
impair in any manner the efficiency or
permanency OF our free institutions.
80. To bind closer together the
friendships formed in the service. Men
cannot pass through great crises, serv-
ing side by side without creating close
bonds of friendship. The bonds created
during the war are more real and pur-
poseful than any born Of peace times.
10 would be sinful TO allow the friend
ships made, shoulder and finally flicker
out.
3. To repay in some manner our
debt Of gratitude 60 the country which
has nurtured us in American ideals and
to maintain Americsnism in its most
virile form and TO perpetuate the priu-
clples for which so many Of our com
rades laid down their lives.
II. To assist with all our power in
saving the United States from the
threatened social upheaval and 10 be a
stabilizing influence at a time when the
business interests Of the country are
most in need OF such forces.
,. To help our fellow members in
need Of work and in sickness and TO see
that their families are properly cared
for after their death.
The above principles cannot help but
impress YOU and il is up 10 you 10 see
that they are carried through. For the
American Legion cannot become a sue
cess II its members are lacking in en-
thusiasm and willingness to get together
and work for the welfare Of their fel-
low members and mankind at large.
$50 if you are not already a mem
her. join now and notice how proud
YOU will feel Of that little emblem,
which YOU wear in your coat, and
which means so much 10 you, and
above all TO your home.
II YOU have already Joined the
Army Post, No. 1, and you are a sailor
or marine, get that Post to transfer
YOU to Naval Post, No. IS, and above
all. don't delay, for we want you. The
election Of officers for the coming year
will be held the end Of this month,
and we need your vote. You possibly
may be elected one OF the post OIL
GERS. We hope 20 have interesting meet
ings and entertainments this coming
year, but without your help we can't,
so join now.
"DonT forget Monday evening, De
cember 6, for It is going to be good.
Be on hand at 7.30 O'Clock so that you
can arrange for your transfer If you
are still in the other post, and II not a
member Of any post. it will be just the
time TO Join. Let's all get together
and help our post commander.
JOHN B. VERNON,
Chairman Publicity Committee