Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19

recent national convention held at st.
Paul, it has been reported from ma
tional headquarters.
National Commander Drain was di
rected to appoint an American Ie-
gion world peace committee of ten
TO consider all factors in the present
world situation and study plans of
organizations now working for peace.
The committee is to report to the 1925
convention "the most practical plan
whereby the influence and power OF
the legion may be most effectively
utilized for securing permanent world
peace"
One of the major activities of the
legion in 1925 will be passage of the
universal service act for conScrip-
ton of men. money and materials in
case of war. The legion urges that
this plan will by taking the profit
out of war, do much to lessen the pos
eibility of international conflict.
Immediate measures to keep the
United States Navy on parity with
the British in the 5-5-3 ratio and to
place the battle fleet on an equal foot
ing with the strongest navy in the
world in gun range and power are ad-
vocated. Development of naval avia-
ton the naval reserve and the mer-
chant marine is urged.
The national commander is directed
TO call on all posts to get legionnaires
and other citizens out to vote. Legion
Raires are urged to refrain from all
sports and athletics on Memorial day
and to oppose such activities by 9TH
erS
Lack of efficiency in the Veterans
Bureau is charged A searching ex-
animation by the director of. all bu-
reau activities is recommended. The
planning service and the central office
appeals board come in for specially
strong criticism. Dismissal of ineffi-
cient personnel. further hospital con-
struction and campaign for rein
statement of war risk insurance are
asked. The national commander is
directed to endeavor to work for an
carly trial of c. r. Forbes, indicted
former director of the bureau.
Establishment of offices of the ma
tional chiIdren's welfare committee
tiers is ordered. The legion pledges
itself to secure State and Federal leg
iSlation for child protection.
Complete revision of the natural
isation laws of the United States is
recommended.
Commdr Percy p. Mccoy of
George Washington Post, No. l. of
the American Legion, announces to
been assured by the entertainment
committee that an interesting pro-
gram OF entertainment has been ar
ranged for the meeting. October Il.
at the club house. 1929 l street north
west. There will be a brief business
session. which will be followed by the
entertaining features
Plans are progressing for Fathers
night" which is scheduled for the
of nj
the affair viii be outlined a the meet
ing Tuesday night by Comdr.
Mccoy. who is father of the move
ment." The event will be the first
OF it's kind held in the legion in this
city and many unique features will
be introduced.
T.. J. Murphy. post adjutant. an
nounces that he will have a supply of
tickets for members desiring to at
tend the Mardi Gras costume ball to
be given under the auspices of stuart
Waicott Post. No. 10. Armistice night.
1T the City club.
The American Tegion's program of
reha Utilization will be continued for
another year under the direction of
Watson &. Miller Of this city. who
was reappointed chairman of the na-
tional rehabilitation committee at the
vention of the legion at st. Paul. by
the newly elected national COM
mander, James A. Drain.
Chairman Miller is now on tour of
the western half of the United States,
where he will personally visit every
Veterans Bureau hospital in which
veterans of the late war are receiving
treatment. Mr.. Miller will return TO
Washington for the opening of the
Winter session Of Congress to devote
all OF his time toward carving for-
ward the legiop's recommendation III
behalf Of the World War disabled.
At the meeting of the James Reese
Europe Post. No ). American Legion.
October a. the following newly
elected officers were installed by the
department commander, Frank J..
Teckham: Commander, George H.
EyoraW: senior vice commander,
Jesse M. Fl. Graham; junior vice COM
mander, Elijah r Tate (prox): his
tortan. Alexander Mann (proxy) !;
chaplain, John r Ander ION: sergeant
at farms. 0. D. FAIRFIELD; master-at-
arms. John NJ. Hill; color bearers. r
W. Holland proxy and 7. J. Ellis.
The following appointive officers were
also installed: Adjutant, Wilbur +.
Lea; finance officer -quarterrnaster, YER
not A. West.
After the installation services the
department commander delivered a
short address. William F.. Franklin.
ptist commander Of the Vincent b
Costello Post. and Vice Comdr. John
J.. Porter of the James f. Walker
Tost made interesting talks pertain
ing to the activities of the legion for
chairman Of the entertainment COM
Jnfttee, together with his assistants.
Fast Comdr Person and Comrade T.
J. Ellis, served refreshments.
Preliminary plans for the observ-
ance of Forget-Me-N Not day in Wash
ington, Saturday. November 8, were
completed this week when three
prominent women accepted the in
ritation of the District of Columbia
department of the Disabled American
Veterans to direct certain activities
of the annual celebration of the D.
a. V.
Mrs. Virginia White SpeeI presi-
dent of the District of Columbia Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs; Mrs. John
II. Fowler. chairman of the fedora
tion's committee on relations with
former service men. and Mrs. John
Lorentz Steele. corresponding secre-
tary of the federation. will take ac-
tive part in the collection OF the
funds on the only day OF the year
when the congressionally recognized as
ISOLATION Of the disabled veterans makes
its only national appeal. Next Wednes-
day there will be a meeting OF Mrs
Fowler's committee, when it will be
decided how best the $4,000 members
of the federation in Washington may
help the Disabled American Veterans
One of the strongest Endorsements
yet received came last week from
President Coolidge. The letter fol-