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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Mrs. Pigott Chooses
Assistants

Assisting Mrs. william Pigotf al
the tea she IL giving Thursday after.
noon from : until o'clock. win be
Mrs A. b. Llcweliyn. Mrs Ellis Nor.
rison. Mrs. Gerald Frink. Mrs. Judd
Elliott. Mrs. Thomas Bordeaux and
Mrs John A. Campbell who win al.
ternate 1t the urns. They win be as.
sisted by Mrs. o. NJ. Csrrick. Mrs. r. 8.
Clingan. Mrs. Henry Blackwood. Mrs.
Kenneth Hussey. Afiz Louise Ray.
mond. Miss Geraldine Jackson. Miss
Alice Jackson. Miss Angela McClel.
1nn and Miss Evelyn Cofvin. Mar.
FORFEIT Ciingan will greet the callers
II the door.
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ANCESTRAL

In their quantity spacious house.
which has been In tho Tibbals fam.
lily for several generations. a de.
iightful tea was given on Thursday
by Mrs. Harvey Lewis Tibbals and
Mrs. Isota Tibbals Carter. wife OF
Past Surgeon l.. I. Carter, II. s. T..
III. s.. In honor OF Mrs Tibbal's
mother. Mrs. Charles Francis Good
rich, OF Victoria, and of Mrs. Harry
II. Hin. OF Hillsboro, Oregon.
Presiding at the exquisite tea
table, a symphony In yellow. were
Mrs. George Welch and Mrs. vii.
lard George Heron. who were as.
sisted by Miss Nebargall. Miss Rich.
ardson. Miss Irrancel Hin and Miss
Eisenbeis. The list was large one.
including the line at Fort Wordcn.
the United States Public Health
Service cotcric. and the civilian set.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke
Dinner Hosts

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester J. Clarke
are entertaining with an informal
dinner at their home Tuesday even
ing In compliment 10 DIR. and Mrs.
Guy Peterkin and Mayor Hugh NJ.
Caldwell and Mrs. Caldwell. Later
they viii attend the performances OF
la rosca" at the Metropolitan
theatre.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Afiss Polly Perkins returned today
from San Francisco. where ahe has
been whiting her brother In law and
sisrcr. Mr.. and Mira Dean Goodins
Wlttcr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Al4nnde of Kappa
Alpha Theta Entertain,

Aiumnae Of Kappa Alpha Theta
entertained this afternoon with a
motor ride around the bouicvards,
followed by tea at the home Of
Mrs. A. NJ Macwhinnie, In Laurel.
hurst. complimentary to the Wis.
itors attending the district conven-
finn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

ttAfltT.
There Is an unknown impulse
|somewhere prompting us.
] don't believe we're 20 blame for
whom we fall In love with. when II
comes 10 actual love. We love. that
In all. maybe biindly. but we don't
know why. MISS X
Dear Miss Grey: Noting the dis
cussion In your department as TO the
attraction men Of questionable
character have for girls and women
generally. I wish 20 say that after
a good many years OF experience ]
have come 70 the conclusion Of Ciar-
ence. A large number OF the fair
ser admire a man whoss morale viii
not bear close insI saaon. even tho
they may not go 80 ~ az 10 marry
him.
am considerably past my early
youth and all my life have pr1ded
myself on living a clean. straight
life. no that would not be ashamed
TO ask good. pure girl or woman
10 be my wife. But after a great
deal Of experience / found II did not
get me anything--that the girls
whom I supposed would appreciate a
good. honest, clean man preferred
the sort who not only admitted their
dimcputable wsA's Of living, but acfu-
ally Dragged OF them
one OF the worst phases Of the
question. IL seems 20 me. is the way
blnse. middleagcd married men. with
out attempting TO conceal the fact
that they are married. can deliberate
by desert splendid wives and mothers
OF their children and find unlimited
numbers OF girls yes. and sup
poscdly respectable married women
who not only tolerate their atten.
ions. but seem 10 welcome them Gag
crly. II seems 80 me. too that this
attitude Of women toward men Of
no moral principles is the one out.
standing reason for the socailed
double standard
| II n girl or woman breaks all NOR.
al conventions and leads a dlsrep-
utable life. no man of any prcten.
ions 90 deccncy win be seen In pub.
lie In her company. and as for mar.
Tying her. II simply isn't done. But
as long as q man can break loose
and TO tho LIMIT and be admired and
lionixed instead of condemned and
ostrarised for II, you may be sure
that the single standard win not ar.
rive very soon A NEAR CYNIC-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Golden Wedding
Anniversary Celebrated

Celebrating their golden wedding
anniversary. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Der.
geron were at home to their friends
yesterday. when about fifty called to
offer their congratulations.
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York Community Club

Two hundred and seventy-fivc PEG
pie attended the meeting OF the
York Community club. I'm Mount
Baker Park Presbyterian church,
Thursday evening. The following
program was given: Vocal solo, by
Miss Ruth Evans; piano solo. Miss
Mildred Puckett: violin solo. Miss
Edna Van Osten, Mrs. II. VnIkgull,
accompanied; cartoons, Mr.. william
II. Smith; violin solo. Mr.. Obert Moi.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

AIRS. JAMES DICKSON TREN-
1v1 Hof.ME announces the en-
E>gement OF her daughter. Miss Mae
Trcnhoime. 10 Mr.. Arthur Griffin.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs Arthur T.. Grit.
fin. The news was informally dis
closed at the small bridge tea Miss
Trenholme gave at her home this
afternoon Pink.tinted astors and
roses hcaetificd the tea table. where
Mrs. Trenholrne and Mrs. Cornelius
Edward Hughes presided
The wedding viii take place In the
hate fan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
No-Host Table

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fretwell are
sponsoring a nohost table at the
dinner dance at the Seattle golf
club this evening. Covers win be
placed for eight.
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Informal Luncheon

Mrs. Y. Foote will be hostess, Mon.
day afternoon. at her home. when
she will entertain with an informal
luncheon of eight covers.
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Judge and Mrs. CARRIER
Theatre Hosts

Judge and Mrs NJ. C. Carrier are
lnntertaining with dinner at their
houne this evening preceding the per
elopBance OF The Famous Mrs
HAir~ At the Metropolitan. to which
Whey viii take their guests later.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Tea at Ldurelhurst
Home

Mrs. Charles c. May has extended
Invitations for tea at her homo in
Laurefhurst Thursday afternoon.
September IS. welcoming Mrs.
Charles J. Bush. who has recently
removed to the Laurelhurst district
Assisting the hostess viii be Mrs.
xura Case. Mrs. Arrigo NJ Young,
Mrs W. h. Smith and Mrs. ID. c.
hard. Invitations have been limited
20 residents OF 1aurelhurst.
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Mr.. ana Mrs. FRANK =. ftohnr
left Thursday for Victoria. II G..
planning TO stay a week.
Mr.. and Mira Louis Skeei. OF
Cleveland. o.. win arrive merit Tues.
day to be the guests for a few
days Of their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Skcel.
Mrs. Andrew Heinrich. who has
purchased a homo In San Matoo.
Cal, viii depart soon 20 spend the
winter there.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. q. Llndberg.
Miss Roberta Llndberg and Carl
Lindborg. are leaving next week for
fos Angeles. where they win make
their home.
Miss Marie wernii Beebe and
Miss MawraIth Magrath have re
turned from two month"; tour of
tho Northwest
Mr.. George Hare, OF Buffalo. ~,
spend several weeks as the guest
OF Mr.. and Mira Rer Stafford.
Mr.. and Mira M. ]. whitson. of
New York. are spending two weeks
In the city. guests at the Hotel
Mrs. I. saiingcr and daughter
Therese left Sunday for an extend.
ed Eastern trip. planning to remain
for the winter.
Miss Jane Bush 10 spending
fortnight at Saints Itest-
Mr. and Mira ID. Farrar. Mrs.
Erma Farrar Bauer and Mr.. Guy
Farrar have removed from their
summer home 10 an apartment IN
GorriHh Hall.
DIR. and Mrn Lewis II Dawson
and family have returned 20 town
after spending the summer at Wing
point
Mrs Jorinh Collins and ron. WIN
leave Saturday for santa Barbara.
CAL 10 spend the winter monthA
M, ana NJ. r-,o,ra. po,a..rx
az. .n~ns,nx ,ew Az. :, pa,.
xo., rouv pe,,,,s r.,ur,.. ,,-a,x
from san yranrisco wners s,s 80
been visiting her troth.r'ln.iaw ma
.i,,.r AZ, sns NJ. n.., co,.,,n~
m ana NJ. vsw,s ,,,.,,,,
smith ~ New yo,k aya -nc,,s,r,, a
.hor, tim. 1, ~. CIV ana are v,,..-w
Mrr NJ y rfav Of s,otan, 4, IN.
rues, OF her nonln. Law ana daurh.
planning a remain FOR On. w.sk ~
grand opcra
-
Miss A sxarrx 4. yfritinr In To.
IAIrxandr,a
%
| Mr. and Mrs Ar,~r1 r,;c&fn.on
hay, returned 20 their torn home
Troo pogn,
-
Mr.. ana Mr. ~ You su,hrr4ana
Nscpica u,,vh~-o arr .rcrs,rw :
-, 80 49, ..s.
Or ana urn A q croo,eafi n, wins
po,n.
| -
- - -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Society at the
HarbOr Forts

FOR THE FfANcES
Al his Fort wordep quarters on
Saturday Colonel John L. Hayden,
y. 8. A.. commander OF tho Puget
Sound coast dcfcnros. gave an In.
terosting dinner for his house
guests. Miss Hogc and her fiance,
Mr.. Hamilton G. itolfe. The colonel
was assisted in receiving by his
son. Lieutenant Frederick l.. Hay.
den. u. =. A.. and Mrs. Frederick
l.. Hayden. who added new charm
TO an already noted hospitality. The
party was completed by Lieutenant
Edward J Strickland. y. s. A., and
Mrs. Strickland. Miss Klocker. Lieu.
tenant Guftave H. VoRei. y. +. a..
and Lieutenant r. -. Lowry. u. y,
A. Dancing followed the dinner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
INFORMAL DINNER

On Friday. preceding the two.tabie
bridge given at their Fort Flagier
quarters by Major Il. C. Wellington,
u. =. A.. commander of Fort Flag.
Ter. and AIRS Wellington. in compii.
mont 10 Mrs G.. l.. Dlckey and
Lieutenant Dean Richard Dickcy.
U. 8. A. an informal dinner. with
the same honor guests. was given
at their Fort f1agler quarters by
Mrs. T. b. Mccoid. and Captain
Chester u. McCoid. u. s. A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
WEEK. END GAITTY

At Fort Ward the gaiety Of the
weekend centered In several agree.
able parties given in compliment TO
Miss Aiken and Miss Margaret
Aiken. the house guests OF Captain
Arthur Kay Chambers. U. s. A., the
new commander OF Fort Ward, and
Mrs. Chambers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Triple AIiianccr- Thanking you.
IGNORANCE (
The Triple Alliance u the d0See-
ment tohtch ertstcd bcttoeen Ger
many. Italy and Austria Hunoesy
precious 10 the "trorfd tonr.- 1hess
three countries toere pledged to heae
each other IN case Of tcar. Bas II
1915. Italy. totfh good cause, ScfUsnS
10 be any longer a partner to tie
actions Of dustria and Germany.
Thus the Triple Alliance ipas H.
solved
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
MODERN

Major Thomas c. Stable. U. s
A.. recently relieved of the com
mand of Fort Ward. has been or
dcred to Boston. where he has re
ported for duty. Mrs. Stable will
Join her husband later. motoring
across the continent. driving her
own car. and accompanied only by
her small daughter and pet dog.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
DR.. and Mrs. Badgley
Hosts

DIR. and Mrs. A. r Badgiey are en-
PERTAINING with a bridge OF five Ia
bies at their residence Wednesday
evening, September IL.
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TEMPTING TIA

At their Fort Casey quarters on
Tuesday Mrs. Inmon. wife of Cap
tain +. IL Inmon. medical corps.
u. 8. A.. gave tempting tea. the
guests including the line a, Fort
Casey and Fort Fiagier.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
LUNCHEON HOSTS

Colonel Harry T. Matthew'S. u. s.
A.. commander OF Fort Casey. and
Mrs. Matthews were luncheon hosts
on Sunday. their guests being 1Acu.
tenant John Harvey Madison. u. s.
A. and Mrs Madison. Llcufcnan,
Herbert A. Gardner. U. S. A. and
Mira. Gardner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
BREAKFAST

A charming brrakfass was given
on Saturday nj their Fort F-iaxier
quarters by Mrs. whelchel. wife OF
Lieutenant J. fongstrect whelchei.
y. S. A.. and marking the departure
from Fort Fiagler for Chicago Of
Mira q. +. Dickey. mother OF Lieu.
tenant Dean Richard Dickey. u.
8. A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
SMART FUNCTION

A smart function OF Friday was
the dinner given at their Fort wor.
DEN quarters by Major Frank Der.
ter Applln. U. 8. A., and Mira Ap-
piin. in honor OF Major Charles Rob.
crt Finley. Y. $. A.. and Mrs. Fin
ley. and In welcome 90 their house
guest Miss Finley. whose visa-vir
were Captain Francis James F1tz,
patrick. u s. A. and Mrs T1fxpat
rick. Captain Arthur ID Hughes u.
s. A. and Mrs Hughes At the
Handsomely appointed table. decked
IN oouieur de rose. n delicious menu
vas discussed. preceding an attract.
Two bridge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
pRoGREssIYE PRAISE

Progressive praise Is s,iii heard OF
the progressive dinner dance given
at Fort worden last Friday In fare
well To four popular voyaxcurs,
Major Kelley benjamin Lennon. "
=. A.. and Mrs. Lennon. Major
Charles Robert FINLEY. U. 8. A.. and
Mn. Finley. and already described
in detail IN this column. Tho hosts
10 whose akin the success OF the
affair WAS due were Colonel John
/. Hayden. u. 8. A.. commander OF
the Puget Sound coast defenses
Colonel Henry Macpherson Merriam
u. 8. A.. commander of Fort Wor
den. and Mrs. Merriam. Major Alvin
Charles Miller. medical corps. u. 3
A. and Mrs. Miller. Captain Louis
James Bowler. u. g. A.. and Mrs
Bowler. Captain Francis James Fltz
patrick. u. y. A.. and Mrs. Fitzpat
rick. Captain Arthur ID. Hughes, u
3. A.. and Mrs. Hughes. Captain
Joncph Francis stiley. U. S. A.. and
Mrs. stiiey.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Briiish.Amsrican Association

The Womcn's auxiliary OF the Brit.
ish.American association will meet Mt
the residence OF Mrs. William Irons.
1910 3sth ave. s. w, Wednesday aft.
ernoon. Sept. II, from 2 until s
o'clock. Take West Seattle car on
First ave. TO Lander 1T.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
OFFICERS NIGHT

officcrz' night has been resumed
at the Fort fTagicr bowling alleys
and r. again popular occasion.
On Thursday. following the games.
successful supper was given nj
their Fort FTawicr quarters by Ma
jcr T. c. Wellington. U. q. A.. com
mander Of Fort Fiagler. and Mrs.
Wellington
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Sttpper Win Compliment
Miss Strtve

DR.. and Mrs. Richard w. Perry viii
entertain with an informal supper at
their residence Sunday evening. COM
plimenting Miss Mary Struve. who is
leaving soon for Paris. France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Federation Of women's Club.

a special meeting OF the board OF
trustees OF the Seattle Federation OF
Women's clubs will be held Thursday.
Sept. Is. Up. m. at the home Of the
chairman. Mrs. Wilson X. Gay. 1879
18th ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Seattle
Society

Engagement Of Miss Mac
Trenholme Announced
This Afternoon; DR..
and Mrs. Perry Supper
Hosts.
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Overseas Club

The Overseas club win hold It's
regular weekly dance Saturday. Sept
10. at p. m, In f'raternal hall,
l5i1h Fourth ave. Members and
friends invited.
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CALIFORNIA QUEST

Colonel Henry Macpherson Mer.
ram. u. 8. A.. commander OF Fort
worden. and Mrs. Merriam have as
their house guest Mrs. Madelein L.
Clifford. OF California, n cousin OF
Mrs. Merriam.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Auxiliary Temple de Hir.ch

The first regular meeting Of the
ladies' auxiliary TO the Temple DE
Hirsch TO be held this season win be
on Monday. Sept. IL. in the vcstry
room OF the temple. The board will
meet at l .. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
REMARKABLE ROADS

Major Royal Kemp Greene. u. s.
A.. adjutant Of tho Puget Sound
coast cefcnsea. and Mrs. Greene.
with their motor hosts. Major Frank
Dexter Appiin. U. s. A.. and Mrs.
Applin. have returned from Victoria.
having made the tour OF the island.
coming back by way OF Vancouver
and Bcilingham. very enthusiastic
about the scenery and the roads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Minnewatia Club Regular Dance

The Mlnnewatha club will hold It's
regular weekly dance, Saturday even.
ing. Sept. 10. in Christensen's
Broadway hall. Special music.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Gee. but Boidt's Bread = good
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
ADDITIONAL CLUBS
CANADIAN Cub

Opening their fall activities. the
Canadian club of Seattle win hold n
dance on Tuesday evening. septem.
Der IL. Mt the women's University
club. Fifth ave. and Seneca st Dane
ing begins at $50. An Canadians In
the city win be welcome Cards win
be provided for those who do moi
dance
Tho second event in the series II
a progressive card party on Tuesday
evening. September 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10
Meaning of
Triple AUidnc'

Dear Miss Grey; WIN you kindly
tell me the meaning of the term
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Allah chapter. No. 1855. o. r.. s.
viii meet Thursday evening. scptcm
Der Is. In Corinthlan hall. Degrees
will be conferred.
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Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank & noddie
left Thursday for Victoria. II. c..
planning TO stay n week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Dinner-dance At the Seattle Golf
and Country club.
Beattls Yacht club to entertain with
lfa OuarIuw f.rrn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Seattle Lodge No. 7. Degree of
Honor Protective Association. win
give a progressive whist party at
Evergreen han. Arcade Bldg. Tues
day. September 10. Mt . .. m. for
the benefit OF tho chlidren's ortho.
pcdgc hospital. Friends Invited
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Mr.. and Mira Louis skeei. OF
Cleveland. o.. win arrive merit Tues.
day to be the guests for a few
days of their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs
Ernest Skcel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

John y. Miller Relief Corps win
meet September 10 at the home OF
Mrs Marie Carey. 30, n. ssth st.
at o. IN.
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Mrs. Andrew Heinrich. vino hns
purchased homo In San Matoo.
Cal. viii depart soon 20 spend the
winter there.
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Lafayette PIT. A.

Lafayette PIT. a. VIII hold rs flrst
regular meeting In the schooihouse.
Tuesday. September IL. at 2.3o p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

DIR. and AIRS Lewis r. Dawson
and family have returned 20 town
after spending the summer at wlng
Point
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Mrs Jo~iah Collins and ron. win
leave Saturday for Santa Barbara.
Cal. 10 spend the winter months
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AIRS NJ. y Hay Of Spokane Is the
guest Of her sonIn. law and daugh.
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Hood.
planning to remain for the week Of
grand opera
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-10

Mu. I. saiingcr and daughter
Thercse left Sunday for an extend
ed Eastern trip. planning to remain
for the winter.
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Mr.. and Mrs n. q. Llndberg,
Miss Roberta Lindbers and Carl
Lindborg. are leaving next week for
fos Angeles. where they Will make
their home.
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Or. and Mrs Edward Lincoln
Smith OF New York are spending a
short time In tho city and are gucrns
a, the Hotel Washington.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-03
Harding Made Member
Of the Phi Alpha Delta
Accepts Invitation Of Big Legal
Fraternity and Will Join
the Taft Chspter
from Thc Triburc's Washtno,on

From Tine Tribnnc's Wdshtnofon guy>,.
WASHINGTON. Mach 2.-pres;dor.
elect Warren &. Harding today accsr.
ed the honorary membership confer1.s
on him by the Phi Alpha Delta frsts,
nifty, and will become a menber =.
Taft Chapter, of this city. William y
Clay, OF the local chapter, announcss
to-day.
Acceptance Of membership was ~
veyed in q letter g Mr.. Clay f-o,.
George b. Christian jr., secretary -,
Mr.. Harding, which said: "Seno,o'
Harding desires me to say that =
appreciates this very much and j.,
pleased indeed to accept the honor m.
ferred on him by the fraternity. y.
desires me to convey 10 you and :.
those associated with you in the ma,
ter his sincerest best wishes"
The date Of the initiation Of If,
Harding has not been fixed, but /,
is expected that the ceremonies uif
take place at the chapter house her
some time this month. Distinguish
members Of the organization, xhjc,
has the largest active membership a
any legal fraternity, with chapters j.
twenty-nine American universities, sr.
expected in Washington for the cers
mony, which viii be under the dire
ton of August A. Rendigs jr., Of C.r
cinnati, supreme justice Of the frates
nifty, who will be assisted by o,ae
national officers.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-03
Slain for Failing to
Pay SIS Baseball Bet
Man Shot TO Death and Prisoner
Is Said to Have Confessed
Killing Him

bis failure to pay a gambling debt
OF S5, lost on pail game played
elghteen months ago, was responsible
Tor the shooting to death early yester-
day of Edward Shannon, thirty wears
old, of 300 East 1O4th Street, accord
ing to confession alleged to have
been signed yesterday by George Me
Sormack, twenty years old Of 23S East
Nlnety-tifth Street, who is charged with
the crime
Shannon was killed in a hallway at
2133 Third Avenue. He had been calling
on Miss May O'Bricn, Of that address,
the police say. Mccormack was can
tured after a short chase. The prison
er's alleged confession, said to have
been made yesterday in the presence of
Assistant District Attorney P. Francis
Mario and detectives Of the East 126th
Street police station, follows:
Il shot Shannon on Third Avenue
over ball game which happened one
year and half ago. He beat me at
that time out of s.. ] seen him at mid
night on Third Avenue on the East
Side, at 117th Street | had So
callber revolver fully loaded in my
right hand coat pocket
"W hen | saw Shannon in the door
way he put his hand to his pocket. |
pulled my revolver from my coat pocket
and fired four shots. Shannon fell and
| ran two blocks and was arrested"
Then Mccormack was asked: "Would
you Kill a man for $5 >"
Sure | would' was his reply. de-
tectives say.