The Washington times., 1923-04-07
American Legion Ball
UNQUALIFIED Success.

So unqualified was the success Of
the American Legion ball at the
Willard last night to officially
mark the sixth anniversary of the
entrance of the United States into
the world war that officials Of the
department OF the District Of Co
lumbia OF the veterans organization
believe that It will be possible in
the future to maintain 1t as an an
nual event.
More than 1900 persons tested
the capacity Of the two bathrooms
throughout the evening, the en-
semble being thoroughly representa-
tive of the diplomatic, official, social
and business circles Of the Nations
Capital.
It was announced by the COM
mittee that the welfare fund of the
District organization had benefited
by a very substantial amount from
subscriptions for tickets, many of
which were not used. The response
to this appeal for assistance to
carry on most worthy work in
furnishing relief to needy war
veterans from all parts of the ma
ton, who come to Washington in
the hope that finally they can
effect adjustment Of claims against
the Government to relieve their
needs. was declared most gratifying
by Department Commander John
Lewis Smith and National Vice
Commander Watson b. Miller, lead.
ers in American Legion activities
here. Commander Smith congratu.
lated William r. Franklin and the
others who have worked on the
various committees so as to pro-
duce the splendid results Of last
night.
Oddly enough. the American Lee
gion ball was the only function in
Washington yesterday to mark the
anniversary Of the momentus dec
laration that took the United States
into the cause Of the allies. And
the generous response of the peo-
pie of Washington to the appeal to
aid those who have suffered as a
consequence of their services for
their country, and who find them
selves stranded and needy here. 10
declared by American Legion Off
Gals to indicate the general interest
in the welfare OF the veterans.
The two bathrooms were splendidly
decorated, Old Glory predominating
and the flags of the allies being
everywhere in evidence. The Marine
general dancing for which a part
of 1t supplied the music. The forty
boxes were all filled to capacity
with diplomats, government Off
Gals, fashionables and prominent
war veterans.
La Societe Des 40 Hommes ct 8
Chevaux, the playground organiza-
ton of the American Legion, was
represented by the members of
Voiture 174. headed by Capt e. W.
Jordan, the chef de. care; Maj. Guy
Withers. q cheminot national, and
Capt. Paul J. McGahan, premier
historien national.
Alexander M. Bremen, senior vic
commander of the department of
the District Of Columbia; Mrs. Ken
meth A. McRae, another vice COM
mander, and Gen. James A. Drain,
a past department commander, and
Brig. Gen. Anton Stephan, COM
mandlng the District of Columbia
militia, were among the boxholders.
The ladies who have been work
ing diligently for the success Of
the spring card party for the bene-
fit of st. Thomas Apostle Catholic
Church to be given at Wardman
Park Hotel tomorrow, feel assured
that 1t will be a delightful party.
Many beautiful and attractive prizes
have been donated and young ladies
Of the parish will pass among the
players with baskets Of homemade
candy, .-
Mrs. Joseph A Hayden, who is
chairman of arrangements, will
receive the guests and will be as
sisted by the chairmen Of the
different committees-Mrs. s. l..
Hoover, Mrs. Joseph Tumulty, Mrs. |
Harry Carroll. Mrs. J. G. Haskell,
Miss Mary Gantley, Mrs. M. B.
Whitfield, and Mrs. Joseph A. Phe-
Ian.
The brigade officers Of the Wash |
ington High School Cadets gave a |
dance last evening at Wardman