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Evening star., 1921-05-08
PRESS CLUB VETERANS
PLAN LIVELY MAY PARTY
Vice President Coolidge to Be
Guest of Honor-Post to Re
ceive Stand of Colors.

Arrangements We're completed last
night for the MAY party 10 he given
10y the National Press club Post of the
American Legion at the marine bar
racks Tuesday afternoon IN honor, of
Vice President Coolidge.
Maj Gen. John A Lejcune. COM
mandant of the Marine Corps. will
pres id" and introduce the Vice Presi-
dent. one of the features will he the
presentation to the post of hand
some stand of ColorS. consisting of An
American Legion flag and the Amcri-
can flag. The rolorS are the gift os
1Saa" Cans. member OF the Natior III
Press club. in behalf of Saks & CO.
Col Thcodor" Roosevelt. assistant
secretary of the Navy. will formally
present them t" the post Joseph NJ
Heller viii receive the Coiors as chair
Junior Vice Commander Charles A.
Jones and capt. John II. Craig. T. s
VI, g, Will act as color bearers.
The party" will begin promptly at
30 with "A concert by the Marine
Bend. under Director Santelmann.
Following the color presentation
there viii be a dress parade by the
Marine Corps Institute. After tho
dress parade there Will he general
dancing in the ballroom and the
gym ma SUM
Mai Gen. Wendell g. Neville. as
sistant cOmmandant of the Marine
Corps. and Maj. Nogel. comma ndant Of
the marine barracks, will he in charge
OF the grounds assisted by Lieut.. Col.
William {. Harllee and Capt. George
X. ShUler Of the Marine Corps. acting
for the post.
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ALEXANDRIA.

! ALEXANDRIA, Va. May I Especially.
A delegation of about fifty Cd" Eel
lows from this city. including mem
bers Of Liberty R.bekah Lodge of
Odd Fellows, will leave tomorrow aft
crnoon for Staunton. Va. to attend
the state convention of the Odd Eel
lows which will be held in tnat city.
The convention will convene Monday
and end " ednesday. Those from this
city who expect 10 attend are Col.
| ID. r. Stansbur.-. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Cliff
| ton Cunningham, Mr.. and Mrs. W. l..
Martin. MIR. and Mrs. Harry Arnold.
| Mr.. and Mrs. F.. l.. Bartlett. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. f. Remington. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. McMenamin, Mr.. and Mrs. Gll-
! bert Minor. Mr.. and Mrs George Rey-
! noids. Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Gaines. Miss
| Winnie Williams. Rev. Edgar Carpen-
ter, l.: r: Butts. Mrs: W. G. Drury,
W. Stanton. Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Webb,
! Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Mudd. w. r.
S'u9ds Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Latham.
/ sr.; Mr.. and Mrs. W. +. Latham. jr.;
| "a. \. nutcner. G. II. Davis \. r. Da
James Haynes. J. X. Williams, y. l..
! Williamson. J. r. Collins. Mr.. and Mrs.
! Edgar Brooks and j. ". HALEY.
| Members of the Kiwanis Club of
| this city will be hosts at luncheon
next Thursday to the Washington
! members of that club. 1t is expected
that more than 100 from Washington
will come over for the luncheon. which
will be served in the Westminster
! building. The local club held it's first
luncheon since organizing last Thurs
day afternoon. George r. Warfield
| presided and Gardner L. Boothe made
/ an address. Considerable routine
business also was disposed of. More
than seventy members attended.
Madonna day exercises will be held
at o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) after
noon at St. Mary's Academy The
of twelve numbers and at the con-
ciusion Of the program an address
will be made by Rev. John Cavanaugh
Mothers day will be observed here
j tomorrow and sermbos appropriate to
i the observance of the day will be de-
livered by the pastors of many Of the
| churches.
! Mrs. BERTHE Partlow and Louis c.
Rector. both Of this city, were mar
ried last Tuesday in Washington.
! Rev. J. II. Jefferies Of the Methodist
Church. officiating.
! Services at Christ Episcopal Church
! tomorrow night will be conducted by
| Maj. Henry +. Sanborn of the E,pis-
! coral Theological Seminary. who is
| a world war veteran.
y ddHte VIII De gwen DS alexandra
: Lodge. No. 75S. Benevolent and Pro-
| tective Order of Elks, next Wednes-
! dav night in the auditorium of its
! home. Proceeds will be for the Elks
! charity fund.
! Members of Old Dominion Com
! mandery. No. II. knights Templar
| will attend Ascension day services
! tomorrow night at o'clock at Grace
! Episcopal Church. A special sermon
will be preached by Rev. Edgar Car
! penter. rector
! This city will launch a cleanup
paint-up week. May 23-28. inclusive.
A committee has been appointed for
| that purpose by the retail merchants s
! bureau Of the chamber of commerce.
The final preso ntation of the En-
! Ieavors of 1921" was given tonight
by the seniors of the Alexandria High
School in the auditorium Of that
school.
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TIN CANS ASSIST
SALVATION ARMY
Coins Rattle at Call of Girl
Workers-MisS Booth to
Speak Today.

Henry B. F. Macfarland. presi-
dent of the Salvation Army ad-
viSory board for the District of
Columbia yesterday received
the following letter from Pres
ident Harding:
Having seen very much of
the useful and patriotic work of
the Salvation Army in all parts
of the country. and having an
opportunity to familiarize my
s"lf with its work both here
and abroad during the war. |
am very glad. indeed. to give
my Endorsement to your cam
paign for eXtcnS.On of its ef-
forts. The Salvation Army
surely deserves well of all ap-
preciative and loyal Americans.
and | wish you all success.
Every truly yours,
(Signed)
"WARREN G. HARDING"
Evening star., 1921-05-08

The Salvation Army opened its ten
day program yesterday in the drive
for $4,000 in this city for ''presentins
, the budget" Great enthusiasm was
displayed by its workers. who were
active in all parts of the city.
The feature of the opening day was
the Introduction to Washington of
the tin can workers." girls and wom-
en- carrying large tin cans with a slot
in the top, SO that coins and bills
might be dropped into the container
as contributions to the budget.
The cans were first put into use
among the crowds at the American
League Base Ball Park yesterday aft
ernoon, by committees of women
Rudolph Jose. Mrs. D. w. Limeric X
and Miss Pauline Babendrier.
Today will be known as Miss Booth
day, in honor of the comma ntier of the
Salvation Army in the United States,
who will deliver her famous address.
The Worlds Most Wonderful Story
at a mass meeting this afternoon at
3 O'Clock at the Belasco Theater. The
theater doors will be open at o'clock.
and at 2:30 o'clock the Navy Yard Or
chestra will begin a concert. Tickets
of admission for seats in the second
balcony will entitle the holder to a
seat if taken by 2:4J o'clock. After that
time the second balcony will be open
ed to the public.
One of the Interesting. episodes of
the day occurred just before the ball
game between Washington and New
York. Mrs. r. W. Barrett. head of a
committee of women selling "noiS--
makers" rattieS. whistles. tamboUr-
ines. etc. was introduced to Babe
Ruth on the ball field. Mrs. Barrett
held in her hand one of the salvation
Army posters. reading: Babe Ruth
Says-A home run for the Salvation
Army fund means at least a dollar
from YOU and dollar from me Let's
bat thousand per cent in this shop
right now.
AS Ruth finished reading the poster.
he said to Mrs. Barrett: Il wish YOU
all success in your drive" Mrs. Bar
rett thanked Ruth and responded: 81
wish you all success in your drive.
and pointed to the bat which the
great slugger held in his hand. The
box score shows that Ruth knock ed
a home run.
Contributions were being received
at Washington Salvation Army bud
get headquarters, 109 18th street, all
day yesterday.
Evening star., 1921-05-08
S4O,OOO,C0O FOR FARMERS
Farm Loan Bank Resumes Making
of Loans.

Distribution of the $4,000. 900
raised by the farm loan board
through it's recent bond issue for the
purpose of making loans to farmers
has begun. Commissioner Lobdell
said yesterday. Land banks resumed
the making of loans to farmers on
Monday, he said. and while full re-
ports of the transactions have not
been received. il is the boards in
tcntion to spread the $40 900. 900
among as many farmers as possible
Evening star., 1921-05-08
us. foreign TRADE
.RESUN|P TON URGED
Strengthening of Credits and
Development of Merchant
Marine Advocated.

ENEI.AND. May With the
unanimous adoption of the foreign
trade program for the coming year
as recommended by the general con-
Vention committee. CODirS Of which
viii be sent to President Harding.
members of his cabinet. senators and
representatives. the eighth annual
, convention Of the National Foreign
Trade Council closed a four-day s"S-
sion here this morning.
ENchange OF scholarships bctween n
Mexico and the United States aud
the facilities which Mexico Will pro-
vide in this connection was the sub
iect Of letter from President Obre-
gon of Me leo read at today's session
and warmly applaudcd by the dele
gates.
Broad Principles Advocated.
Broad principles on which the con-
yentiou made declaration include:
Immediate creation of financial in
stitutions under the Edge law to ia
cilitate extension of l"ng-tcrm for
eign credits and promote free cx-
change Of imports and exports.
Economies in cost Of product ion
until "a stable balance of all values
Of all comm odities and productive "f-
fort is csta blished.
Reduction of costs in railroad
TRANSPORTATION for domestic and eN-
port shipments.
Encouragement and development of
the American merchant marine. re-
vision of shipping laws to plac
, American on an eGuai footing with
foreign competition and enactment
Of the marine insurance measure now
pending in Congress, which is char
acterized as ~ model upon which
uniform state legislation may be
based"
Creation of internal machinery 10
prevent future violations of the sane
tity of contracts.
The establishment of a national
training academy part of n re
! organization plan on the United
States foreign service.
China Trade Favored.
Enactment of the China trade act
Abolition of double taxation 10
! exempt American investments il
Evening star., 1921-05-08

foreign countries from domestic in
come tax.
T.. r. Faucher governor Of the
Fourth Federal Reserve Bank, in pro-
posing a vote of thanks to James \.
Farrell. chairman of the council and
president of the United States Steel
Corporation. declared that the organ
ization largely came into existence
through 'the knowledge. foresight
and effort of Mr.. Farrell" Mr..
Fancher predicted that the delibera-
tions of that convention will receive
world w ide attention.
Evening star., 1921-05-08

part of the government. The Amerl-
can dollar was quoted today at $l.4".
or at a premium approaching 30 per
cent. Sterling also was at premium.
Both rates ar. unprecedented in the
history of he existing currency sys-
TEN in Argentina.
Renewed demands are made that the
government release for export Argeu-
Una immense store OF gOld-iIU.-
900. 600 peSoS--lo nOrmaIiZe the situa =
ton. though some warn that such
action at this late date is dangerous
unless il is strictly regulated.
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.szs
Evening star., 1921-05-08
u. S. DOLLAR AT $1.49.
High Exchange Rate Alarms
Buenos Aires.

BUENOS AIRES. May "A further
sharp rise today in exchange on New
York. coincident with the apprccia-
ton in this market of all European
moneys. is described by the Buenos
Aires newspapers as 50 alarming as
to call for remedial measures on the
Evening star., 1921-05-08

In many parts of rural England there
exists Superstitious belief that bees
will either fly away or die on the occa-
sion of a death in the family unless
some one knock at their hive and tell
them OF il
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07
Happy Birthday Party
For Little Tot.

Little Katherine Moody was the
happy honoree at pretty birthday
party given by her aunt, Mrs. A. S.
Thompson last Wednesday afternoon
in honor of the tiny maids fourth
birthday Nine little friends enjoyed
the courtesies of the occasion which
included games and refreshments at
Mrs Thompson's home on North
Third Avenue and a ride, to McClana-
hans pool for a swim or a paddle ac-
cording to the skill of the guests. The
delightful little ones were Katherine
Moody, Mary Elizabeth Foster, Ma
bel Sandifer, Virginia Moore, Eliza
beth Cox, Eva Byrd and Virginia
Fraser.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07
Compliment to
Miss Mayfield's Guests.

Of the many pleasant social attcn-
tions honoring Miss Mayfield's guests,
Miss Lena Ellis and Miss Juanita
Suddoth, none was more enjoyed than
the picture show party, auto ride and
cutting given last Thurs
day evening by Miss Hazel Jacob.
The privileged were Miss Lena Ellis
and Mr.. George Brown; Miss Juanita
Suddoth and Mr.. John Jacob; Miss
Annie Claire Mayfield and Mr.. James
Johnston; Miss Mildred Brown and
Mr.. Woodfin HOlcsapple; Miss Hazel
Jacob and Mr. Alexander Pegues, and
Mr.. George Lipscomb.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07
Picture Show Party
For Miss CASTOR.

Miss Alice CASTOR, of Montgomery,
who is the guest of her grand
mother, Mrs. Alice CASTOR Benton,
was the inspiration for an enjoyable
picture show party given be her aunt,
Mrs. CASTOR Benton, last Thursday
evening. After the picture show, the
party repaired to the Pitts Pharmacy,
where refreshing ices were served to
Misses Alice CASTOR, Minnie Lee
Winston, Cecilia Feinstein, Willard
and Eilene Chisholm, Alma and Edna
Lotion, Katherine Cox.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

fans were used as score cards. The
chocolate cream, served in miniature
flower pots, each containing single
blackryed susan gave Characters
tic originality to the beautiful details
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Courtesy to Attractive Guests. 49,
Mrs. Henry Bowlin entertained on
Friday afternoon for her house guest,
Mrs. Benton CASTOR, of Starkyille,
and her mothers guest, Mrs. Fred
Vaughan and Mrs. Gallop, of Birm-
ingham. Beautiful summer flowers
adorned the reception rooms where
games of bridge claimed the fascinat-
ed interest of the congenial group of
young matrons. The guest prize, a
Japanese parasol was presented to
Mrs. CASTOR. Mrs. William Forlines
received an Incense burner for top
score, and Mrs. Fred Vaughan, box
of talcum powder for consolation. At
the conclusion of the games the hos
tess was assisted by Mesdames w. o.
Peck and H. L. Bowlin in serving a
delicious ice course to Mesdames
Benton CASTOR, Gallop, Fred Waugh
sn, Lonnie Willis, G. D. Walker, MN.
Forlines, Ernest Locke, Burdette
Wood, Erie Staggers, Robert Lipsey,
Lonnie Locke, Geo. Miller, Fred
Smith, Griggs Ussery, Edward Ken
needy and Jack Locke.
sly
Porch Party for Visitors.
One of the loveliest of the mid
summer parties was the porch party
on last Saturday afternoon given by
Mrs. w. D. Sanders to her charming
little guest, Miss Felicia Ann San
ders, of Kentucky.
The spacious veranda of the. ele-
giant Sanders home, screened with a
tropical wall of palms aad ferns, pro-
vided an alfresco pleasure that rival
ed the elegant affairs of the formal
social season.
Sixteen young friends were invited
to meet the honoree and enjoy games
of bridge at which table prizes of
bathing caps were presented to the
most fortunate players. japanese
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Kaufman and
Miss Rosamond Kaufman will leave
today for summer resorts and points
Of interest in the North. Their itin-
erary includes a sojoun at Chicago
Beach, a visit with friends in Balti-
more, and a lengthy stop in New
York City. Their plans embrace
motor trip from New York City TO
Maine to visit their daughter, Mau-
rine. who is summering at Camp Wild
wood. and who will return with her
parents in the Fall
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

The Shu-kO-ta TO-ma-ha Meeting.
The Shu-ko-ta To-ma-ha Chapter,
d. A. r. held a called meeting last
Tuesday morning at the Woman's club
lo fuVnulate plans and appoint a
committee for the Centennial Float,
Other matters of business were dis
patched, but chief interest was cen
tered n the Float, the following
choice of ladies insuring a very hand
some representation Of those dim
vistas of a past rich with ilustriOus
sons and great events; Chairman,
Mrs. Hugh Hairston, Mrs. d. + Rob
ertson, J. NJ. Morgan, John Oliver, r.
r. Banks, E. d. Herring, Ledyard
Vaughan, Louise Landrum, T. l..
Locke, j. l. Sturdivant, Miss Sadie
Hudson.
Pretty Courtesy for Visitor.
Miss Mary Mcclellan, Of Memphis,
the admired guest Of Miss Elizabeth
Garth, was the honorce at pretty
bridge party given by Miss Merrill
Pratt last Wednesday evening
The Pratt home was lovely with
many beautiful flowers. Misses Lila
Pratt and Carolyn Kennedy served
punch. Misses Mary Mcclellan, An
ma Baird and Nell Kennedy were pre-
scented with souvenirs Of the games.
Ice cream, cake and sailed nuts were
served to the charming group Of
friends who enjoyed dane
ing after the games.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07
Bridge Party
For Miss Locke.

Miss Marguerite Locke, who has
been the admired guest of the Misses
Couchman for the past week, was the
inspiration for a beautiful bridge
party given be her hostesses last
Wednesday afternoon.
The hospitable country home Of the
Misses Couchman was prettily deco
rated for the occasion. The souvenirs
of the afternoon were a corsage Of
organize flowers for the honoree, a
deck of cards to Miss Margie Morris
for top score, and a vanity case to
Miss Mildred Brown for BOBBY. A
tempting menu was served after the
games.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

The Constitution says every
one is entitled to life, liberty
and the PURSUIT OF HAPPI-
NESS" Did you ever think of
the BANK as being, not a cold
and bloodless institution, but a
HOUSE OF HAPPINESS? A
good deal of the SUFFERING in
this world comes from the
WASTE, or MISUSE, of MON
Ely. This bank will help you to
handle your money intelligently.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

fans were used as score cards. The
chocolate cream, served in miniature
flower pots, each containing single
blackeyed susan gave Characters
tic originality to the beautiful details
X X
North Highland
Five Hundred Club.
Mrs. E. f. Galloway delightfully."-
entertained for the North Highland
Five Hundred Club, Thursday after
noon, at her artistic home on the
highlands. The guests were served
with salad course, sandwiches and
iced tea before the games, and iced
watermelon after the contests. Me-
mentoes of the charming occasion
were presented to Mrs. Henry Gunter
Mrs. Joseph Lacy and Mrs. Charles
H. Jacob. The club members present
were Mesdames F. c. Price, Joseph
F. Lacy, F. M. Smith, Greeley An
drews, Hogan Duncan and ]. j. Cook.
In addition, the guest list included
Mesdames w. G. Davis, Henry Gunter,
w. r. Hanna, Grady Cox and Charles
H. Jacob.
Mrs. Hogan Duncan will be the
hostess next Thursday afternoon.
X X
Courtesy to Guests.
Miss Annie Claire Mayfield enter
tanned on Thursday afternoon with a
lovely bridge party in honor of her
attractive guests, Miss Leta Ellis and
Miss Juanita Suddoth.
The Mayfield home was adorned
with Grape myrtle. Dainty vanity
cases were presented to the honorees,
and pretty souvenirs to the skillful
players. Those who enjoyed the
courtesy were Misses Leta Ellis, Juan
tia Suddoth, Hazel Jacob, Mildred
Brown, Katherine and Marian Couch
man, Marguerite Locke, Sarah Arm
strong. Elizabeth Love, Gay Longino,
Isabel Brown, Margie Morrie, Virgie
Alline McKeough, Eugenia
Eckford, Suzella Champneys, Martha
Harris, Virginia Garth, Cora McCul-
ough, Attic McGahey and Mrs. J. C.
Mills.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Mr.. Jos. Myers and son, Hal, and
daughter, Miss Helen, came from
Meridian lgst week to join Mrs. Myers
who has been visiting her brother and
sister for the past several weeks. On
Monday, Mr.. Myers and Miss Helen
accompanied Mrs. Myers to Baltimore,
where. under the skilled care Of spec
ialists.sa sincere hope is entertained
for the relief Of Mrs. Myers, who has
been in IN health for some time. As
Miss Bette Kaufman, Mrs. Myers en-
joyed a very popular girlhood in this,
her former home.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Misses Annie Claire Mayfield, Lena
Ellis. Juanta Suddoth and Hazel
Jacob. together with their hostess.
Miss Mildred Brown, made a most
ccngerial party Of friends 10 enjoy
games. a watermelon cutting, and
have a good time at a spend-the-night
party at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton ~ Brosius. No. 724 Main
street, last Thursday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe &. Love enter
tanned from s TO 2 o'clock last Friday
evening, complimentary to the Dokey
Drill Team. An hour Of informal en-
ioyment was INDUCED in while ice
cold watermeIons were cut and good
wishes f9r pleasant and successful
trip were said.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Mrs. J.. J. Park. accompanied by
Miss Jane Terry, will leave Thurs
dav for Terra Haute. Ind, to visit her
sister. Later they will go to Chica-
20 where they will be guests Of Mrs.
Parks brothers. MessrE w. Gray and
J. Rice Brown. prominent real estate
men Of the Windy City"
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
J. ID. FRANKS, Pastor

Conducts splendid Bible School This school Sun
day morning $3.50 o'clock 1t is manned by competent and
teachers Mr. W. N Pickett the superintendent
live WIRE" and keeps his eyes open for the best The
school growing under his leadership having in regular attend
hundred than had year It is
school for all You invited to attend Come today
The Y. p u, Miss Lucy Mechanism, Presidents meets
p Topic for tonight, Harmless and Blameess These
young people business for the Master and they great
pleasure in his service. Join them.
Preaching service II a. Sermon: Love-Bearng.
Believing, Hoping, Enduring"
Special Music by the Choir the Sunday morning service
general public cordially invited all Of the services
at this church. CONE TODAY
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Mrs Clifford Griffin has returned
from Birmingham. where she spent
ten days with Mr.. Bsssinger.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-07

Dir. L. ". Gilmore. Misses Lucille
and Mary Evans m0tored UP from
Quitmsn. Miss, on Monday TO visit
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. MCGOWAN and
Mrs. Gilmore at Bird Haven Miss
Lucille left on Wednesday for Jack
son.