Evening star., 1922-04-20
.SEMMES PRESENTS
BUS TO ROTAR|ANS
Retiring President Makes
Gift to Aid in Work of
Organization.

AS a token of appreciation for the
cooperation extended him by his fel-
I low Rotarians during his incumbency
as president Of the organization
Charles w. scmmes entertained the
entire membership Of the local Ro-
tary Club. their families and many
distinguished guests at his place OF
business. 6l3 C street. yesterday
afternoon
! Ine meeting. was the last at which
mr.. semmes will preside this year as
tne election and instaHa ton of new
onceF6 VIII be held week, and
was py Tar the largest Of its kind
ever held by the local club.
During brief address. in which
eIe outgoing president detailed the
WeItere work accomplished by the or
eantzation since he took up the reins
OF once. the audience was delighted
!he appearance on the floor Of the
nain OF large earry-all bus, spe-
ciaiiy designed and built by the
Semmes Company. to be presented 10
Sne Rotary Club for future charita-
bic activities.
Work Restricted HeretOfore.N
MI Semn1es had explained that
mGcn work among disabled veterans
cniioren and the very poor of the city
Ocen restricted because of lack
OF suitable transportation facilities
ana when the big car. filed with stu
dents from st. Johns College. glided
through the large audience. horns
oIoWn by the more than 600 persons
present gave evidence of the clubs
appreciation OF the very useful gift.
The bus was accepted on behalf OF
lhe Grub by Vice President William
knowles Cooper. who will succeed Mr..
Semmes as president of the organiza-
Iion. He was followed by Lieut. Col.
Z. .. Sheriff.. off1cer in charge of pub
otAteiy issued permit which will
allow the vehicle to operate over all
park roads in the city.
In beautiful tribute to the re-
firing president, Rotarian Edwin Den
by. Secretary Of the Navy. declared
guidance Of Mr.. Semmes, had exem-
Plihed its appreciation Of the spirit,
Service above SELF
THE thing back of this motto" the
Secretary said, ''is the desire for more
light, more kindness and a better un-
is an outstanding example of the
adage. He profits most who serves
best
Glancing over the happy faces of
the occupants of the big bus. Secre-
tary DENLY was forced to stop. as his
damned emotional. j can't stand it,
he cried, as he sank down in his seat.
Hawaiian Singers Perform.
COMMISSIONER Rudolph also spoke
briefly of the splendid achievements
OF the Rotary Club. and congratu-
lated Mr.. Semmes on the succesa Of
his administration.
A musical program was presented
by special Hawaiian singers, while
George H. O'Connor and Mrs. Mollie
Murphy gave seevral vocal numbers
The following guests of honor were
present: Secretary DENLY. DIR. Hubert
Work, Postmaster General: George
Christian. jr.. secretary to the Presis
dent: e. r. Crissinger. controller OF
the currency: Lieut.. Col. c. o. Shers
rill. Commissioner Rudolph. Senator
Arthur Capper, Senator Oddie. Judge
Wendell Philips Stafford, Judge W
L Mccoy, Judge Katheryn Sellers
Charles F. Roberts. president of the
kiwanis Club; Caleb w. OConnor
president of the Lions Club; Edwin
c. Graham, president of the City
Club: Albert Schulteis, president of
the Chamber of Commerce; Gen. AN
Jon. Stephan, president of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associas
tion; Rev. p. C G. Gavan. DR.. Abrsn
Simon and .Brother Joseph Edward.
director OF st. Johns, College.