Evening journal., 1920-02-03
MANY ACTIVITIES
FOR EX-SOLD|ERS
Dances and Presentation of
French War Diplomas
Announced for Month
ALSO TO GIVE
PLAYHOUSE SHOW

Delaware Post, No. II, American
Legion, is facing the busiest month in
the history Of the Post. At a we'll
attended business meeting last night,
several important matters, including
The awarding Of French diplomas OF
honor in the Playhouse on Washing
tons Birthday, the formation Of a wo-
mans auxiliary, and two dances TO be
given by The Post on February 5 and
Femruary IL, were discussed. In ad-
dRion, II. NJ. Parker. post adiutant,
made an appeal to the members Of the
Post to give him all additional names.
II any, Of those who made ghe su-
preme sacrifice for their country, in
order that the roll of honor at the
Washington's Birthday memorial SER
vices at tho Playhouse may not be
lacking in one name.
One Of the most ambitious affairs
which the Post has essayed thus far
will be the dance for the benefit of the
Post. Thursday night. Al the Post
dance in February, 20 couples were in
attendance. in spite Of backward wealth
er conditions. It is anticipated that
twice this number will be present
Thursday night. White and Afadden's
Orchestra will furnish music. Re
freshments viii be served.
\ special Sb. Valentines Day dance
viii take place at the Armory. under
the auspices Of Post No. I, on Satur-
day, February a. This dance will be
for members only. and entrance win
be by card only.
AT the next regular meeting night Of
the Post, an elertainment viii be pro-
vided for the members by the enter
tainmnt committee.
All Of these interested In 1he for
nation Of a Ladies' Auxiliary 20 POST
No. 1, are invited TO attend a meeting
which will take place in the Armory
al 8 o'clock Friday night. Wives.
mothers, sisters and daughters OF those
who served under The colors, are in
vited 10 attend this meeting. The
members OF this committee are: Miss
Elizabeth Sheward, Miss Florence June
Spence. Miss Ethel NJ. Spence. James
Neely, Jr., and Louis II. Smith, chair
man.
70 was announced a5 the meeting last
night that Aduju.tant General Wicker
sham would probably approve a re-
quest from several Posts TO allow them
to furnish and use a pool and reading
room at the Armory.
1t was asked by William Turner,
Post commander, that as many mem
bers as possible pay their dues in ad-
vance, in order that the American
Legion Weekly might he helped to
continue publication.
Action on the protest against the
Dempsey-Carpentier fight end the
granting Of an honorary commando
ship 10 Dempsey by a Milwaukee Post
of the Legion, was deferred until the
next meeting. William r. Turner read
n provision OF the national constitu-
ti0n Of the legion which states there
shall be no membership Of the organi-
zation excepting that Of active mem
bers This would exclude Dempsey,
as he was not a soldier and viii short
~ result in action by the national
executive committee resembling the
honor bestowed on The fighter by the
Post.
The legion will give benefit at the
on March % and 80, when
the noted soldier play, seven Days
Leave" will have its local debut. Navy
Post. No. is, is making elaborate plans
for its next meeting at the ArmOry on
February Q. Ladies Night will De
observed.