The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-12
OPEN HOUSE
PROVES BIG
SOCIAL Event


Three hundred people thronged
the American Legion rooms last
night in answer to an invitation Is
sued by the woman's auxiliary OF
the legion to the friends Of both
the legion sndl the auxiliary to at
tend open Louise and be present
when the new furniture was for
mally presented to the legion men.
This event was the. first function
Of a social nature that has been
held in the legion rooms and much
interest was taken in viewing the
quarters, which the boys had IN
perfect condition for the event a
committee of the auxiliary nad
decorated the rooms with yellow
tulips and flags and they presented
a festive appearance. Music was
furnished throughout the evening
by Berg's orchestra Of Aledo.
The first number on the SNORT
program that had been prepared
was a solo by Thomas Kenny. MT
Kenny rendered a delightful Irish
song, "Macushla," which SO pleas,
ed the audience that he was forceo
Ito sing again, responding with
THAT Old Irish Mother Of Mine.
Following Mr.. Kenny, Mrs. %. r.
Carlstrom, president Of the auxli-
iary. gave short talk, in .whsS1
she presented the furniture from
the people of Aledo and the WON
ans auxiliary to the legion. Mrs
Carlstrom told of the purpose Of
the auxiliary and the help the wom-
en- hoped to be to the legion.
Harry Buckley, commander OF
the legion, responded to Mrs. Carl
strom, and accepted tue furniture
in behalf of the legion. He told OF
the appreciation of the men. as the
work Of making the club rooms
cheerful has not been an easy one
Mr.. Buckley explained the purpose
of the legion as mostly a desire
to help the wounded and sick bud
dies who are not receiving a square
deal and to endeavor to aid then
in getting some adequate compen'
sation for the sacrifice they made
for their country. Mr.. Kenny clos
ed the program with another solo
whispering"
After the program the evening
was spent informally, frappe anc
waters being served by members
of the social committee. Much In
terest was taken in the border o.
pictures of Mercer county soldiers
which has been placed around thu
room. The pictures were taken b!
F. A. Forber of Aledo during ant
after the war and were recent!
presented by him to the legion.
The club lpool table proved an
other place of interest and severa
of the members of the auxiliar!
attempted 10 learn the game. urg
ed from the side lines by enthus
iastic rooters, members of the lie
gion. However, though no records
were broken by the feminine play
ers, they expect if an opportunit!
for practice is given. to be able tt
challenge the expert players OF tn
legion before long. Another fea
ture of the entertainment later IL
the evening was dancing.
Every one who attended las
nights entertainment expressed ap
probation of the opportunity o
seeing the legion rooms and o
meeting with the boys.
The >furniture which was pre-
scented last night and which wa
purchased by the auxiliary through
the generosity Of the people O
Aledo, consists of reading table
six rockers. light fixture fOu
shades for the windows, a screen
a rug for the reception rooms ant
hangers for the hall. With tn
furniture already owned by the lie
gion, and the piano, which ha
been rented by the auxiliary AM
the legion. the rooms now presen
a more cheerful appearance and
is thought that more interest will
be taken in the meeting Of the or
CARNATIONS. .....
Open house will be held by t.
legion at the legion rooms o.
Tuesday. Feb. %. and the public fl
general is invited to attend. A
interesting program is being pre-
pared and the refreshment com
mittee. promises big things in tn
line Of eats.