Evening star., 1921-10-23

ard S. Fisk to turn out and make a
good showing this afternoon in join
ing the other posts of the District
of Columbia department to welcome
Gen. Diaz of the Italian army. Ad-
miral Lord Beatty of the British
army when they arrive at the Union
station. All are requested in the
official notice to wear their uni
forms. If possible.
The distinguished visitors will be
guests of the American Legion dur
ing their stay in this country. In
side the Union station the uniformed
legionnaires will be drawn up in two
single lines facing each other to
form a lane for the arriving guests.
Those not In uniform will be drawn
up in lines Immediately behind the
uniformed lines. The Costello Post
Drum Corps will be stationed close
to the train on which the guests ar
rive and will render salute Of four
ruffies when the last of-the guests
has descended.
The members of the various posts
of the legion are requested by De-
partment Commander James A Drain
to report promptly at 1890 o'clock
at headquarters. 1923 New York ave-
nue. northwest. The parade will start
from 18th street and New York ave-
nue. to H street, east on H street
to 18th. south on 18th street to
Pennsylvania avenue, east on Penn
sylvania avenue to Peace monument.
north on 1st street to street, east
on B street to North Capitol street.
thence north on North Capitol street
to d street and east on D street to
Delaware avenue and thence to the
east entrance drive of the Union sta
tion. There will be no return march.
The posts will mass their colors at
he nf in 10
of the Navy Yard Band.
The following members were elect
ed at the meeting of George Wash
ington Post. No. 1: Lawrence w.
Richardson. Robert U: Patterson.
Daniel MeKenzis, Frank s. Smith Smith
Harry J. Smith. Charles w. Hack
meyer. John MICA. Palmer. Joseph
Irving Howe. Harry T. Hit and r.
E. Norfieet, jr Col. John McA. Pal
mer is one of Gen. John ]. Pershing's s
aids. and Lieut.. Col. Robert U. Pat
terson is one Of the assistant di-
rectors of the United States Veterans
Bureau.
Past Commander Kenneth A. McRae
has been appointed to represent the
post on the special welfare commit
tee voted at the recent department
Fconvention.
Charles B. Hanford, chairman of the
entertainment committee. reported
that rehearsals were being held and
that everything is in readiness for
the presentation Of "The Merchant
of Venice" by the Shakespearian So
ciety of Washington, which is giving
a complimentary benefit to the post.
The AFFAIR will be given at Gonzaga
Hall, November 25 and rs.
Post Commander Fisk has appointed
the following vice commanders to
comprise the committee on resolu-
tions: Howard NJ. Peter. T. V. Walker
The post voted that the post com.
mander should pin the ceremonial
badge on Marshal Ferdinand Foch,
a recently elected member or the
post, Immediately on his arrival at
the Union station next Friday. The
badge was engraved a few days ago
and is ready for presentation.
Plans were discussed at the last
meeting Of the Distric. Of Columbia
Chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans,
regarding a show. which has become
famous in France and also In this
country, with talent composed of
performance here. in cooperation
with the American Legion. Plans for
the show will be announced later;
The chapter has arranged to hold
it's future meetings in the 6oardroom
Of the District building. The meet.
ings are held the second and third
Fridays of each month. Plans for the
enterfainment to be conducted during
Armistice week in conjunction with
the American Legion are being made
by the chapter.
The executive committee Of Ma.
tional Capital Post 1877. Veterans of
Foreign Wars. has resumed its BIZ
monthly meetings. At the last meet
ing of the committee plans for joint
committee meeting were outlined.
Relief for unemployed ex-service men
was discussed. 1t was decided also
to flight to a finish" for the adjusted
compensation. Reports on grievance
were presented with letters from ex-
service men.