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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
THE NEW BANK AND SECRET HISTORY

Il with the most profound sense q gfateaeoh ha :
large majority the residents Of this section Of the state learned
Wednesday all difficulties had been smoothed away
and that be granted By the Comptroller Of the
Treasury Citizens National Bank of Putnam This sense
qualification extended further than TO the members OF the
rfizana Committee undertaking the task Of estab
fishing the new bank with not few dshearening
and dcouragng obstacles their philosophical labor How
ever difficulties easily forgotten the face Of final
eompshmen The bank to replace The old is an assured
fact Cash deposits on The pledges If stock made spoHaue
ouy ten weeks ago pouring the office OF the imam
eal agent the bank, Mr. A. Newton Vaughn More
over equally important the pledges Of deposit which
are being all parts of this banking community The
committee whom the establishment Of the bank
sponsbe representative of all parts classes and divisions Of
Putnams population. Behind stands solid public which has
nnswervngy supported founders efforts With the opening
of the of the next fortnight Putnam will
once enjoy those banking facilities 70 which was de-
prived by the disaster of the
Cities small cities like kingdoms and republics, have
unwren history and day perhaps the
of the establishment of the Citizens National Bank
will those of residing particular cor
Connecticut the story will always have ervd interest
There We the life Of small town teens with IN
fury or so ago shall be able learn how modern Putnam
did medieval Florence We shall
learn breath scandal and caumny reaching out
little in the hills went to higher and
agents spread mendacious poison But
history today All that of importance the fact
that Citizens National Bank of Putnam will its
doors of Putnam people, established with local
capital serving each and every part of this community
successful the determined labor of the Citizens
puts the seal of approval of the most public
spirited accomplishments that the city has known.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
THE THINGS THEY SAY

An old lady whom know and who Justly prdes herself
both her tolerance recently asked modern
slang really bad the language of her grandchildren
and popular magazines believe be She
said Il of those takatve old fossils who about
birthstone future of the
younger generation When compare the speed of life IN the
days compared the CHASTITY rush of
day great many things about the young
that would otherwise comprehend but simply
grasp the slang For instance she asked W hat did
grandson Bill the day when he said apropos
neighborhood Well that certainly the cats
whskersH understood him when little later he
said Honest to Dawes. Grandma cuckoo? which
you his when he said evidently
intended to be dsrespeetfu When him bit of
ocogenarian advice little later. he said That's the Jake
heard him say of his Laugh that OFF, dearie
you're full of hops Now really you know he's nice boy
you'd think you him but would YOU. dear,
if you only heard him.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
AS THE BATTLE ENDS

The Patriot since the sweating Conventions of the early
has wavered optimistic belief that the Re
publican ticket both in the nation and the going
ser decided victory November 18th than
Of the confirmed opmsts willing to predict When
Mr. Davis nominated by the Democrats agreed with
prominent Republicans who admitted that the opposing
had chosen formidable opponent to Mr. Coolidge but
al the same predicted that whatever personal gifts Mr..
Davis brought the campaign Immediately limited by the
unfortunate choice of Governor Bryan the veepresdental
candidate together with the unstable record OF their party
as exhibited national convention. Mr.. Davis has been
distinct disappointment candidate in the campaign His
exceedingly widely advertised personality has apparently failed
IN the language Of the theatre TO get over Mr. Bryan has
proven TO be far more burden than his party could have
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
ARLINGTON

Visitors al Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Bakers on Sunday were Dr. Ernest
Davis and wife Mr. and Mrs. Cornell
ius Davis. Mrs. f. NJ. Polk, Or. Mars
ton from Providence r. l.. Mrs. Bak-
er's brother and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Aldrige. son and daughter and
granddaughter from Harmony. X. /.
A mad dog scare aroused the people
OF the community to considerable ex-
tent last Friday and Saturday until
the animal was finally shot at Horace
Benefits poultry farm and the head
sent away fer examination. Ii had
bitten quite number of dogs around
the village and everybody is anxiously
reports from Hartford.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
SCARLET FEVER Is
PREVALENT in CITY
Eight Out of Thirteen Reported
Cases In Israel Putnam
School
Isolation Of Affected Children Seees-
sary 10 Prevent Spread

T..iytesr .es,.4 ~ ararIet fever have
ase4 .eaortad a pHtnara during the
49, faa 49, bts siaee eeerv pre-
s.atI8n + beir6 taka1 bv health IA
5l,,s#f - y. s.r..s.r+ FL further sureatl
~ 5ifT4s ~ 5=5- ~. seem IS 81
si-5sia ri-bf sf tre cases are ~
fte Israel pntr#r school. where IL
sai T8rss - esaminea the
ff,raats ~ III 10 esil5~fn. ana ex
.,,4al aey fa,sf Il. sbaw Fny sym8-
z5rs IF ~ 6.ea
Il= Geo. Ha1iaaahs s-last
..hgafeiaa ssid #t5.s morning th#.t
"a .J44 XsIgla sssgsF. tae scaeo.
g.,rza are fai.i,.s NJ .aeautibas Dos
Side aeainsf 49, illness becoming ans
zors rreva.ert 4haa II is alreaas
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS. Il has pleased Al
mighty God 70 remove from our midst
our beloved brother. George A. Young
be il
RESOLVED. That we. the members
OF Local Union No. Is, of the Carpen-
tors' Union. sincerely mourn for him.
Our loss is his gain.
RESOLVED. That In the death Of
our brother this Union laments the
loss Of one who was ever ready to of
fer aid and sympathy, an active mem
Der. and one in every way worthy of
our respect and regard.
RESOLVED. That the heartfelt
sympathy Of this Union is extended 70
the hereaved family. that these reso-
buttons be spread upon the records Of
the Union. aud a copy be sent 70 the
family Of our deceased brother.
WILLIAM PERRIN,
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
CROSSED TO KANSAS
COVERED WAGON
Mrs. j. r. Alton Recalls Ex-
periences of 'S7.-Sees
Movie
Her Sister. Mrs. stecre. Also Crossed
Western Plains

Included fl tho crowds II peaple At
traefad 4, tka Hradto,. Theatre the
Haaf fhrta daes of dis week.. ~ sec
t5a moving piefare drama. The Gov
4s4 a-sf sfa Alton.
b V,55s 6.f - Pass Woodstock VINO
Is feg8 rred fha western plains
ssls her father and mother. in "a eaa-
almost d55aiia4te 81
fr5sa sa.r ar ft. silver srrren IA. the
t5# ffrs Alton had rot Boon 20
SO mas T., wears haf -. did ariev
s.
..ss aa.5lrtt. ii detail.
lVtH f..5 .s,F..Y,s and her five BROTH
a,=ar5 sfei.z srr Afsra .f.tatl 5fit
frse5 Henes. a. ho8ad foF Fort
Hafkee Known today a. Fort Piiev.
Rauefs where her father. a civil var
sef1ran teak rp 1Gn 4efe claim
4...L d. Lii. d. ta.s government.
One Of her sisters making the trip
Nifh her was Mrs. Frank Sfeere. also
III East Woodstock. and who is Il
years cid
Trim Consume. Sir Week.
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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
ASSESSORS NOTICE
Town Of Putnam

All persons in the Town Of Putnam
liable to pay taxes, are hereby noti-
fed 10 return to the Assessors, on or
before the first day of November, 1921
a written or printed list. properly
siened and sworn TO. of all taxable
property owned by them on the first
dav Of October. 1924. Those failing TO
make list will be charged penalty
OF 10 per cent additional. according 10
law. Blanks can be obtained at the
Town Clerks Office or of either OF the
Assessors.
For the purpose of receiving lists.
the Assessors will be in session in the
Council Chamber at the Town Hall,
October 10Th. to November lst, inclus-
i've. from 10 a. m. to p. m.
ERNEST b. KENT
ARTHUR F0URTELL0TTE
HECTOR DIVERT
a SCISSORS.
4f-43
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles o. Nichols, Is
Years Married. Hold Reception

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O. Nichols Of
Dewey street entertained party Of
1@enty-four friends and relatives "a
dinner last Saturday evening, at q
reception given In observance Of their
tWeuty-hfth wedding anniversary
People from Putnam. Pomfret. West
Greenwich. r l., and other places
attended the diaaer and reception.
The couple received many gifts.
Both SIR. and Mrs. NienoIs are old
residents here. Their marriage was
salemnzed in Putnam on October Is.
1899. Mrs. Nichols being formerly
Miss Ada Capwel Since their MARI
are they have always lived IN Putnam,
Mr.. Nichols managing a farm. They
have two daughters. Misses Eyelya
and Dorothy Mrs Nichols is a mem
Der Of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap.
ter y. A. X.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
LEAP YEAR PARTY
MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Bonneville En-
terta at Their Home

Mr. and Mr.. Alfred Bonneville
entertained at leap year party Al
their home on Woodstock avenue, FRI
day evening. October 18th Dancing.
music and games were enjoyed during
the evening, al carried out III leap
wear fashion The house was very
preftily decorated in orange and
black. having a Halloween aspect.
Enjoyable music was furnished by
Miss Clnir Bonneville al the piano,
Ed9ar Ghampeau at the drums. Gee
rye Lajeunesse playing the tenor
banjo, alternating vita the uaeleie.
ara Antonio Bonneville toe cornet.
Vocal solos were given BIZ Gerard Par
cnt and Miss Alice Parent Of Webster.
Atcicsen o'clock a LIGHT supper was
served by The hostess and holiday
eake cut containing tokens predicting
be- future 10 Those receiving thenf.
George Laieunesse was the recipient
oi IN, dime. Cecile Bonneville Of the
thimble. and Henry N llo OF the
weddine ring.
Tho following were present: Misses
Blanche tedoux. Lillian Perreauli
Rita Rivrd Melina Iahontc, Elsie
Gallant. Claire Bonneville and Bella,
Bonneville. also Cecile Bonneville.
Evance LedouN. Ronald Lussier.
George Leieunesse. Edgar Ghampeau,
Allen Keith. Alfred Bonneville and
Antonio Bonneville all of Putnam,
Henry Malo of Worcester, Miss Irene
Peltier Of Meehanicsville, Miss Alice
Parent and Cecilc Parent and Gerard
Parent Of Webster and Alexander
and Adelard Peliter Of Meehapicsville
and Mr. and Ms Adelard Peliter and
son Arthur and Edward Boucher q
MaehapiegVilie
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
STORE &c

STORE EQUIPMENT Refrieera-
tors. showcases. meat display cases,
floor cases. wall cases, cash regis
tiers. coffee urns. frankfort grid.
dies and steamers. steam tables
counters, chairs. tables, soda foun-
tains. etc. new and second hand
Also any fixture built to order.
Finest workmanship at reasonable
prices. Complete store Quitting
our speciality. Easy terms. Ma
TI0NAL STORE FIXTURE Co.
IA Cherry St. Providence. r. l.
One street back of the State House
The largest display room OF store
fxures in New England. 43tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24

predicted As the third party have believed
still believe. this country
the point where unstable radical gain the support of
sufficient majority give Mr. La Toilette the position of the
nations chief executive We believe that when the election
the La Toilette bugboo will have passed and that the two
major parties will be long Incorporating into future plat
forms those few features of the Third Party policies which
worthy of constructive consideration.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24

Indians Fear Twins.

Twins are usually regarded as IN
canny and are rather feared as pos
sessing occult power, Among some
oregon and other coast tribes they
were cnce regarded as abnormal and
one or both were Killed.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
POMFREI

The Pomfret League of Women
Voters viii held a food sale tomorrow
afternoon, Oct. 18th, from 3 to .
o'clock at Pomfret Hall. Afternoon
tea will be served.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

District of Woodstock IS. Probate
Court October %. 1924. Estate q
Emma Spalding late Of NoodstoeA
in said District, deceased. The az
ministrator having exhibited his "a,
ministration account with SAID essA:s s
to this Court for allowance.
ORDERED-That the slst day =
October A. d. 1924 at nine O'Clock =
the forenoon, at the Probate once =
Woodstock be and the same is $500
ed for a hearing on the allowaiss ~ \
said administration account, ana - =
Court directs the Administrat9L :,
cite all persons interested therein x
appear at said time and place, ~
publishing a copy Of this order In: IN.
in some newspaper having ea .;,r
lation in said District, and BY pes. 70
a copy on the public signpos1 = y.
Town Of Woodstock where ths ~ ~
ceased last dwelt. at least il es's..ssed
before said time assigned C estffn
from Record, CLARENCE d. us 4
Judge.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
HolIanders Like Cake.

In no other country do eahe' ~
such an important part 10 tns i
diet Of the people Of all eiass.s ! q
Holland. where they seem 20 - sor
lnfnlte variety and special Ain4a
every occasion.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24

FREE HOMES wanted for bright
intelligent boys and girls, both Prot
estsnt and Catholic. from six TO thir
teen years of age. These children
need especially homes where they viii
receive intelligent and affectionats
care.
Anyone interested in any one Of
these children please communicate
with the BUREAU OF CHILD VEL
FARE. State Capitol. Hartford
Conn. SS-tf
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
ASSESSORS NOTICE
Town of Pomfret

All persons liable to pay taxes in
the Town of pomfret are hereby noti-
fled 10 bring ia a written or printed
list of nil their taxable property,
swern 10 and perfected according to
law. ON OF before the first day Of
November. 1924, to the undersigned
ASSESSORS Of said town. Those failing
to make a list will have 10 per cent
added to their valuation according to
law. .-,,,.a,
J. WALTER ARNOLD
J. +. STODDARD,
A. b. RICH,
Assessors.
Dated at Pomfret, Conn. this sth
day of October. 1924.
41-43
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MISCELLANEOUS

JoBBINc. PLUMBING AND HEAT
Err CLEANING done 1t reasonable
prices. CHARLES H. SMITH
3i5 South Main St, Putnam, Conn.
Tel i5S-I2. 43tf
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To the Citizens of Putnam:

which, while
the
The
finally able unit
Banko repoe i the amelo cah
The oldFh Nation Bank.
CftzensN aionalRa khasb
few oura the old through
membee tina at meeting
Theatre tzensC Commit
of taking
the
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bank,to b he
be given
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by of
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ed scace a
tomake the S Putnam
ofth bankpos IDLE aonce,fo rmanydh bank
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24

From the leas.sheaths Of ne .ua
eler's tree" Of Madagascar -
cool supply OF water Is ossA's's-'
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24

District of Woodstock IS. Probate
Court October %, 1924 Estate Of
Sarah +. Phelps late of Woodstock,
n said District, deceased. The Exc
sutrix having exhibited her admin
ftration account with said estate to
his Court for allowance. it is
1RDERED-That the 3ist day Of
october, A. D. 1924, at / o'clock in
he afternoon, at the Probate Office
in Woodstock be the same is assigned
for a hearing on the allowance Of
said administration account, and this
Court directs the Execatrix 20 cite all
persons interested therein TO appear
az said time and place. by publish
ing this order once in some newspaper
having a circulation in said District,
and by posting a copy on the public
sign post in the Town of Woodstock
where the deceased last dwelt. at
least FIVE days before said time as
signed. Certified from Record, CLAIR
ENCE II. CHILD. Judge. 43
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1924-10-24
NOTICE

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
OF THE CURRENCY
Washington, d. c.. Sept. is, 1924
Notice is hereby given to all per
sons who may have claims against
The First National Bank of Put
nam" Connecticut, that the same
must be presented to George NJ:
Coffin. Receiver, with the legal proof
thereof. within three months from
this date, OF they may be disa1loNed.
HENRY NJ. DAWES,
Comptroller Of the Currency
$3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-18
JEAN ELIOT'S GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
FESTIVITIES
PLANNEDFOR
CHEMISTS
More Than 1000 Notables
to Attend the
Convention.

An elaborate social program has
been arranged for the spring meet
ing Of the American Chemical So.
ciety,r which opens in Washington
on Monday, April 81, and con-
tinues throughout the weeke. More
than 1000 chemists, many OF them
men and women Of international
distinction, will take part in the
events.
r. s. Mcbride has been named
chairman OF. the Washington en-.
tertainment committee. other mem
bers Of which are w. NJ. Corse, C.
r. belong, r. L. Dodge, w. d.
Hurd, s. C. Lind. G. A. Rankin,
w. w. Skinner, Andrew Stewart,
and ]. T.. Zanetti.
Mrs. Harrison e. Howe heads
the Washington ladies committee,
with Mrs. r. s. Mcbride, Mrs. C.
A. Browne, Mrs. s. C. Lind, Mrs.
c. L. Parsons, Mrs. Anterior
Seidell, and Mrs. E.. w. Washburn
as associates.
Committee headquarters will be
at the Willard. On Tuesday eve
ming OF the convention week the
members and guests of the society
will be received at the New Ma
tional Museum. DIR. Edwin e.
Slosson will be the speaker at a
Wednesday evening social meeting
at the Willard.
Excursion to Mt. Vernon
Planned for Thursday.
Thursday there will be a general
excursion to Mt. Vernon. On Fri
day evening a dinner and dance is
scheduled. Numerous special
group functions are planned. The
Association Of Harvard Chemists
and the chemists from the Massa.
chusetts Institute of Technology
both plan to hold lunches during
the convention week, probably
Wednesday noon.
A subscription luncheon for the
women who are delegates will be
served at / o'clock Tuesday at the
L'Aiglon, Eighteenth street and
Columbia road. Arrangements are
in charge of Miss Marie O'Dea, of
the George Washington Medical
School. The Washington chemical
sorority, Chi Sigma Gamma. is
sponsor for this luncheon.
Members of the rubber division
Of the society will hold a dinner.
smoker at Harvey's restaurant,
Thursday, April "a, at $50 D. m.
Alpha Chi Sigma members will hold
dinner under the auspices of the
Washington professional chapter of
the fraternity at the Ebbitt at $50
p. m. Thursday.
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HONEYMOONING IN ATLANTIC
CITY. WEDDING YESTERDAY.

Miss Alice Gregg Rogers. sister
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene M. Rea,
and Gen. Harrison Oden Lake were
married at o'clock yesterday after
noon at the residence of DR.. and
Mrs. Amos Slaymaker, 1912 r street.
They left Immediately for a two
weeks stay in Atlantic City.
Miss Rogers is a daughter Of the
late William Thomas and Alice
Gregg Rogers of Hamilton, Loudoun
county, Va, She is a member of
r. E. Lee chapter, United Daugh.
ters of the Confederacy, and tho
Society of Virginia and one of the
twelve sponsors of that society rep
resenting the Eighth congressional
district. She is connected with soma
of the older families of the Old Do.
minion.
General Lake Is a son of Thomas
w. s. Lake, who served in the civil
was as one of Col. John s. Mosby's
scouts and who makes his home at
Philomont, Loudoun county, Va.
He is prominently identified with
the Masonic fraternity Of this city
and was national commander of the
Army and Navy Union, u. s. A.
The couple will make their home
at 1912 Rhode Island avenue.
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BOSTON FRIENDS ARE
GUESTS AT WHITE HOUSE.

Mrs. William Butler and her two
little girls have arrived at the
White House from their home in
Boston to be guests Of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge for a few
days.
Mrs. Coolidge will be hostess this
afternoon to the delegates to the
Delta Delta Delta Fraternity con-
vention now being held in Wash
ington.
Miss Ailsa Mellon and Miss Alice
Sylvester returned to Washington
this morning after spending some
time in Hot Springs and later visit.
ing in New York. They were &C.
companied by Paul Mellon, young
son of Secretary Mellon, who will
be with his father until Sunday eve.
ming when he will return to Choate
School at Wallingford, Conn.,, where
he is student.
Miss Anita Stephens, who is re-
covering from a. serious operation,
is in Emergency Hospital.
L.
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will be dancing later. Charles
A. Douglas is president ami Will
liam De c. Ravenel, secretary, of
the society.
Il
Daniel ]. Cranwell, Miss Sara O.
cranwell, Miss Maria Rosa Gran
well. Carlos de La Serna and Nine.
Mana Gulema G. de La Serna are
an interesting party arom Buenos
Aires. who are staying at the
Hamilton Hotel.
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DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION
AMONG ID. A. r. FESTIVITIES

Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood
gave a reception yesterday after
noon in honor of the Connecticut
delegation Of the D. A. r.
Among those assisting were Mrs.
George Payne Mclean, wife Of
Senator Mclean: Mrs. SCHUYLER
Merritt, wife of Congressman Mer-
Iitt: Miss Louise Merritt, Mrs, z.
Hart Fem, wife of Congressman
Fem; Mrs. George Maynard Minor,
honorary president general Of the
-. A. r.; Mrs. Bissel, State regent
Of Connecticut; Mrs. John Laidlaw
Buel, former State regent Of Con.
necticut; Mrs. George Emo, Mrs.
George Ehle, Mrs. Daggett, of
Connecticut; Miss Mary Phelphs
Morgan and Miss Deborah Bacon,
Of Connecticut.
Among the guests from Wash.
lngton present were Congressman
Fem, Congressman Schuyler Mer.
ritt, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, Mrs.
Charles Spalding and Miss Janet
Richards.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Calhoun were
at home last evening to the entir =
delegations of the DAA r.. from
Kentucky. South Carolina and New
Jersey.
Mrs. Benjamin B. Cain will be
at home tomorrow afternoon from
= until o'clock in her apartment
IN the Wardman Park to receive
the Texas delegates Of the Daugh.
ters of the American Revolution.
Assisting Mrs. Cain will be Mrs.
Morris Sheppard. Mrs. Earl B. Nav
field and Mrs. T. w. Gregory.
r. y X
Charles Piez, former head Of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation,
who is spending a few days in
Washington, entertained eight at
luncheon yesterday at the New Will
lard.
Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, wife of
the well-known inventor, had six
guests at luncheon yesterday at the
New Willard, entertaining in honor
Of Mrs. Minor, former president
general Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
u
Walter Scott 2enfield was host
at luncheon at the Shoreham today.
" X
Gen. John J. Pershing has ar
ranged to attend a performance at
keith's Theater next week to see
the Misses Nellie and Sara Kouns,
who are appearing in concert ntlpn-
bers, and whom the general knew
when they were singing during the
war with the Overseas Theater
League. Maj. Gen. and Mrs. John
l.. Hines expect to attend the same
evening, and Maj. Gen. and Mrs.
Joseph T. Dickman will be present
on Monday evening.
The Misses Kouns have many
friends In Washington. Miss Nellie
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ENTERTAINING GUEST AT
FORT MYER QUARTERS.

The Commandant of Fort Myer,
Colonel Hamilton Hawkins, and
Mrs. Hawkins have as their guest
Mrs. ,Malin Craig. wife Of General
Craig, Of the Philippines, who ar
rived yesterday from Annapolis,
where she has been visiting.