Evening star., 1922-09-03
.VETERANSO GREAT WAR


Commander C. Hamilton Cook OF the
Disabled American Veterans t'of the
World Was. who will sponsor FORGET
Me-Not day. explained the change In
the date by the fact that friends OF
the wounded and disabled soldiers
made the request that a special day be
set aside, when all thought and activ-
tiles can be devoted to the needs OF
the men who sacrificed much on the
battlefelds of France and Belgium
during the war.
Every city and town in the country
IL to participate in Forget-Me-Not
day on November 4, Commanded. Cook
announcing that citizens committees
will be formed everywhere to direct
the activities of the day, and to have
charge Of the funds and their distri-
button.
Citizens committees will direct the
days campaign, assisted by subcom-
mittees of woman war workers, Ia
dies organizations and other agen-
cies which contributed much to the
comfort of the American service men
during the great war. In many cities
and towns the ladies' organizations
| will, make the paper and cloth forget
me-nots that are to be distributed on
November 4, and in other locahties
the bed-ridden soldier patients and
disabled veterans now in hospital are
engaged in making the flowers that
will be sold on the streets OF commu-
mites all over the country on Forget
Ms-Not day. Preliminary arrange
Il l,y TO fAH IN
many cities for the campaign that Is
to benefit the cause of America
\ wounded and disabled veterans.
The United States Navy will par
ticipate in the naval show to be held
during the American Legion national
convention in New Orleans next octo-
Der, the convention committee has
been Informed by Assistant Secretary
| of the Navy Roosevelt. Representation
will consist OF at least one battleship
or cruiser and a number Of destroyers.
Twelve hydroplanes will fly from
remain on the Mississippi river for
exhibition flights during the conven-
tion period. The order authorizing the
New Orleans fight was issued by
Admiral William A. Moffett. head of
the Navy bureau of aeronautics, who
a few weeks ago made the first hydro
plane fight from Pensacola to New
| Orleans In addition, the legion COM
mittee hopes to obtain number of
| submarines.
| Queen Marie of Roumania and Mrs.
| Warren G. Harding have been invited
to attend the national convention of
| the. American Legion Auxiliary, to be
Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, Auxiliary ma
tional president, has announced.
| The auxiliary plans to entertain
some of the most promin inent men and
women in the country during its ses-
sions in New Orleans. John J. Tigert,
United States commissioner Of educa-
| tion, has accepted an invitation to
| address the convention.
The national legislative and military
policy committees of the American
| Legion have taken steps to obtain
from the House military affairs COM
mittee a favorable report on a bill
which has been introduced. and which
provides for the equitable distribu-
tion Of war trophies to various states
This action has been taken so that
the bill can be voted on during this
session.
Lieut.. Col. A. J. EHeureux. former
ad5utant. has issued call to al
members Of the 18th dightning) Di.
| vision to attend the first annual re.
union of the division at Atlantic Cit,
September 80 and October 1. TIL,
1
Camp Dix. N. J., from National Arm.
men Of New York, New Jersey. Della
| ware, Illinois and the New England
| states, saw active service in the Tou
sector and in the St. Mihiel and Ar
gonne offensives.
Edward Douglas White Post, No. 81
the American Legion, is conducting
big membership campaign with ex
cellent results. according to MiltoI
NJ. Parker, post adjutant. Formel
service men who desire to join tn,
post are requested to communicat, t,
with Mr.. Parker at the civil servic,
building, 1924 F street.
Equality Walter Reed Post. No. 2s4
next Thursday evening at Pythiar
Temple. 1912 9Th street northwest
and a report will be made by Dele
gates Bethlehem. Handy and Ryder
regarding the recent national encamp
ment held in Seattle. Wash. Detail.
vision. to be held in Atlantic City, n
J., September 80 to October I, ar,
now available for members who ex
pect to attend the reunion.
Arthur l.. Millmore, 1904 1 streer
northwest. recently elected post chap
| lain. Is organizing a mandolin club
Any V. F. W. member who can play
the mandolin Is asked to send hi.
name and address to Comrade Mill.
more.
John H. Dykes, commander, who i.
also taking an active part in the
work Of the D. v. A., requests ever,
member of Equality-walter Reed
Post to do his part by bringing in al
least one new member during the
present membership campaign. The
following prizes have been presented
as an incentive for the many boosters
Ono solid gold pen, with gold, hand.
engraved holder, presented by Arthur
L. Millmore; one pair of kangaroo
calf shoes. by Sam Berlin; one hand
made bronze badge and a solid golt
lapel button. to be donated by the
| quartermaster.
Already several applications have
been received by the adjutant for the
next meeting, and the indications are
that the post will exceed all former
records duringsthe present campaign
additional application cards can bs
obtained from R. B. Handy. 318 Met
ropolitan Bank building: Edward T
Costello, 336 F street northeast; H. G
Forney. 1304h 36th street northwest
D. J. Fenton. 314 South Carolina ave
son. adjutant I'll Mount Vernon
place northwest.
The next meeting Of George Wash.
1ngton Post. NO. l. Will be helt
Wednesday at the clubhouse, 1928
street northwest. at which time q
prominent speaker will be present ant
| there will be other entertainment Tea
! lures. Important amendments to the
bylaws In regard to date Of election
and installation. of officers will bt
voted on. =,
/ The house committee will have ar
| important report to submit to the
| members with regard to the condi.
| tioning of the clubhouse to meet i'm
mediate needs.