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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25
MODERN CRUSADERS

D EY. E. ]. EVANS, addressing
IN American LegiOnnaires at
Beloit, Wis. recently declared:
American Legionnaires are the
modern crusaders for the right.
1t is wicked for a Christian ma
tian to be neutral between right
and wrong. Do these prattlers
Of 'peace-at-any-price' know or
have they forgotten that the
Christian religion itself would
have been exterminated by the
Mohammedans who invaded Eu-
rope had it not been for the
military genius Of Charles Mar
tel and the sword of Sobieski?
Your national commander, James
A. Drain, advocates q principle
Of preparedness which is sound,
sensible and just. He urges the
enactment of a universal draft
law which would place on all
citizens an equal obligation in
time Of war-man power TO fight,
man power TO work, factory pow
er to produce and money power
to finance. This is the best
peace measure and the most
practical preparedness measure
ever suggested, and every loyal
American will continue TO advo-
vate it until congress adopts it.
I for one rejoice that Legion
naires know how TO defend lib
erty and how TO use it."
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25


America to be holiday of manifold activities. 1t
is the children's day. 1t is the family day. 1t is
the day of giving 1t is the day of "Peace earth.
good will toward men," 1t is the day of good WILL
Of jollity, of feasting AS the old saw has 1t:
At Christmas play and make good cheer
For Christmas comes but once year.
The one new thing about celebration of
Christmas these days Is revival Of the singing
of Christmas caros-or rather the beginning of 1t
in this country 1t has been a feature of the Eng
lsh celebration of the day from time immemoral.
Now we Americans are taking 1t up in earnest
The carol, what Child Is This7" outlines In Its
simple the whole story of the Christ, begin
aing with the humble birth and concluding with
the tragedy of the crucifxon. The harmony has
musical intricacies and is especially well suited
to singing in the home.
Who has not loved little child he knows not
The wondered GREATNESS waking through ar
sweet morning gray
white tropic forests the pane against the
dawn-streaked skies
The of faith unhesitant in lifted childish eyes;
The spluttered, spicy teasing JOY of kitchen
fragrance sweet,
The sting of frost upon his face. the snow-creak
meath his feet;
The swish of song of bells. the laughing
echoed call
vrom drifted hilltops. sparkling white; the blue
sky folding ALL
The holly -berried table top. the feastng and the
fun,
with Christmas ribbons strewing all until the day
is done;
The hush of candie-iighting time the hearth fame
fickered red.
The warm soft clasp of cnging hands up shad-
owed stairs to bed;l
The crib-side talk that Stacks and stills on
stumbled drowsy note,
The love that stings behind your eyes. catches
in throat
The hope the fears, the tenderness the Mary
who has not loved little child. he knows not
Christmas day.
SO sings Martha Haskell Clark In Scribner's
Magazine And she is right. of course since
Christmas is in many respects pre-eminently
rRiidren's festival and Is certainly their Day of
Days, That's why Clement Clarke Moores poem
written for the entertainment of his chill
drcn and made public by accidents sure of Inn
mortality. 1t has probably done more than any
thing to keep the Christmas tradition of Santa
claus safe for American children "'Twas the Night
Before Christmas viii be repeated until this earth
grows cold and the end Of things is come.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25
DICTIONARIES TO
TOUR PHILIPPINES

For the first time In the history Of
the American Legion a considerable
party of Legionnaires VIII go by spe-
cial tour to an annual convention of a
department outside the limits of con-
tinental United States. Plans have
been approved and final arrangements
completed for an American Legion
tour TO the Philippines In time to at
tend the convention to be held at
Manila from February IL to IA
Urgent invitations to Eegionnaires
In the United States to attend this
convention and to visit their fellows
in the Orient we're extended during
the past summer. Gov Gen. Leonard
Wood cabled that he hoped ''yOu will
send a strong delegation of the Amer
lean Legion to the American Legion
convention in February, 1925" The
proposal for the cruise was submitted
to the national convention Of the Lee
gion at ST. Paul and received the IN
qualified Endorsement of that body.
Arrangements for the trip. az
worked out in conjunction with the
travel department of the American
Express company. call for departure
from San Francisco on January Is on
the steamer Taiyo Maru. This is
ship of $1,000 tons. is the second
largest passenger-earrying liner in the
Pacific trade and is considered the
Snest in that service.
The party is scheduled to arrive at
Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 81.
They will drive by automobile through
Moanalua Gardens and will visit the
Pail, Fort Ruger. the naval station,
the museum, Waikiki beach and other
sights of the islands On January 81
they will arrive at Yokohama, Japan
A comprehensive sightseeing program
has been arranged for the Flowery
Kingdom, including visits to Kama
kura, Tokyo, Kobe and Kyoto. From
Kobe they will go by steamer through
the japanese inland sea of Nagasaki,
one of the most picturesque trips in
the world.
Leaving Nagasaki on February 6,
the party will arrive at Shanghai,
China, on the Sth Here they will
visit the international settlements and
the native city. with luncheon at the
Hotel Aston
The group will arrive at Manila on
February IL, in time for the conven-
ton. Three and one-haIf days have
been set aside for the convention and
the visit to the sights of the capital
Of the Philippines. & wonderful pro-
gram is being arranged for the Lee
gionnaires. 1t is certain that Legion
naires in the Philippines will leave
nothing undone TO make the visit of
their comrades from home a pleasant
and memorable one. One of the
most interesting things about the trip
Will be the opportunity to observe con-
ditions in these Far Eastern islands
and to see the progress being made
there.
On the 18th the sight-seers will be
at Hongkong, with auto and ricksha
rides to points Of interest On the
10Th they will be at Shanghai. Here
there will be opportunity to take an
optional tour TO Picking. then into
Manchuria, Korea and through Japan
to Yokohama. The main party viii
arrive at Nagasaki on February 81,
with opportunity TO take Japan OPP
tional tour. Kobe and Yokohama will
be visited The party will leave Yoko-
hama on the 25th On March they
will be back in Honolulu, leaving there
on the 18th and arriving in San Fran
cisco on March 13.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25
Civ Aids Post

An unsolicited appropriation Of ST.
600 TO aid w. A. Hudgeas post Of the
American Legion in the completion OF
a Memorial athletic field was made
recently by the city council Of Ander-
son. S. c. The field. when completed.
will be one of the finest athletic fields
ia the state.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25

have become entangled IN tne
meshes of system OF barter by
which both parties are common
ly losers, they say, and these an
nual riots of competitive extrav-
agance result In tremendous eco
nomic waste. 1t Is no uncom-
mon thing for the authors OF
the overdone Christmas to spend
so freely upon every Tom. Dick
and Harriet of their aequain-
lance that 1t is the middle Of
March before the last OF their
holiday bills Is paid.
Those who have tried the Pay
as-You-Go Christmas declare
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The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25

for four years adJutant Of the post at
Appleton He was then successfully
executive committeeman for the Ninth
district, post commander and director
of membership in the department or
ganization. He held the latter posi-
ton during the past year and was
largely instrumental in bringing about
q decided increase in the membership
Of the Wisconsin department, which
now ranks seventh in membership
among the departments. He is very
effective as a speaker on Legion sub
jects.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25
By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN

HUS the announcement on the first
Christmas day-an announcement that
changed the calendar of the world and
started anew the making of history. To
day all the world knows the message
and many Of It's peoples celebrate the
day, with its good tidings of great
joy" While the day is primarily one
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-12-25

angel said unto them, Tear not; for be-
hold 1 bring you good tidings of great JOY. which
shall be to all people
For unto you is born this day in the city of
David, Savior. which Is Christ the Lord"
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This. this is Christ the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring him laud.
The Babe. the Son of Mary!
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Evening star., 1924-10-27

Louis Nj. Gosorn and Capt. James d.
Eggleston, Lieut. John p. Shepherd
and Lieut.. Jack Heale and Pvts. Don
aid j. Mccarthy and Justin Shook,
have been working out details of the
affair for several weeks past.
The armory which was formerly
used by the Naval Militia has been
recently taken over entirely by the
Coast Artillery men and both floors
have been decorated for the occasion
with Halloween novelties. Music
will he furnished by the 260th Artil-
lery Orchestra under Sergt. Bugler
Henry Loveless. The grand process
sion will be led by Maj. and Mrs.
Burns. The following patronesses
have been named by the entertain
ment committee: Mrs. Walter w.
Burns, Mrs. James d. Eggleston. Mrs.
Charles +. Coanshock, Miss Jacque-
Evening star., 1924-10-27
Coast Artillery Ball
Halloween Event Thursday.

The 260th Coast Artillery of the
District National Guard Will hold a
brilliant Halloween maSque ball at
the Coast Artillery armory. at the
foot of Seventh and O streets south
west, Thursday night. This will be
the biggest social affair Vet given by
the Coast Artillery, and several hun
dred guests have been invited. The
committee in charge, composed of Maj.
Walter w Burns. commanding; Capt
Evening star., 1924-10-27

her guests for the "Tony Sarg
Marionettes'' being presented by the
Womens City Club, Saturday, Miss
Eloise Borden, Mrs. Harry ]. Land
rus. Miss Maud Alley, Miss Agnes
Adams. Miss Loula B. Willmott Mrs
Anna IT. Kohler, Miss Rachel Coch-
ran, Mrs. J. K. Butler, Mrs. Ross Pol
lock and others.
Judge Mary O'Toole will entertain,
as will also Mrs Charles Warren
Mrs. Caroline stephen, Mrs. Lyman
b. Swormstedt, Miss Nicolay, Mrs
Mary McCloskey, Mrs. Mary c. ID.
johnson, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey,
Mrs. Garrett S. Miller, Miss Maderia's s
School, Mrs Charles Wilcox, Mrs.
Elliott Woods, Mrs. Ada Payne, Mrs.
Howard L. Hodgkins. Miss Myrtle.
Bum, Miss EsteIle Hellman, Mrs
Frank Uiram Smell, Miss Margaret
Hanna and Miss Hazel Swift
Evening star., 1924-10-27

A feminine fashion much older
than most suppose is the form of
hat known as the "toque." This was
first worn by the ladies of the court
of Henry III of England.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

On the occasion of their opening
meeting, the members of Washington
Chapter Hadassah will have the
pleasure of hearing an address by
Maurice Samuels, noted author Of the
much discussed book You Gentile."
The meeting will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 80 o'clock at the Unity
Club.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

o'clock at Corcoran Hall, Twenty first
street between G and II.
Miss Betty Byrne Will leave today
for Waco, Tex. where she will repre-
sent Washington at the annual cot
ton expOsition
Evening star., 1924-10-27
SOCIETY.
The Ambassador of Great Britain and
Lady Isabella Howard Will Have
Guest From London Tomorrow.

and Mrs. Henry SelIgman of New
York City, who are at the Hamilton
Hotel for a brief stay.
The marriage of Missi Estella Myr-
tie Griffin and Mr.. Sam Randall
Tatum was solemnized at 6:30 o'clock
Friday evening by the Rey. DIR. w S.
Abernethy in his study connected
with the Calvary Baptist Church.
Owing to the recent death of Mr..
Tatum's sister. the ceremony was
performed with only very intimate e
friends of both parties present. Mr.
and Mrs. Tatum, both of Washington,
will continue to make their home in
this city.
The Rev. Paul s. Phalen and
Mrs. Phalen of the First Unitarian
Church of West Newton, Mass, are in
Washington attending the services
and meetings of dedication of All
Souls Unitarian Church.
Mrs. Samuel Spruce and Miss Max
inc l. Girts entertained Saturday at
bridge luncheon at Brookes Tea
House, in compliment of Miss Eliza
beth Earnest, who is to be married
November IL to Mr.. George Baille
SpringSton.
Miss F'ranceska Mckenney had as
her guest, in the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mckenney,
her cousin, Miss Frances Miller,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Andrew J..
Miller. of New York, who remained
over Sunday
Mrs Miller will give a luncheon
Thursday, November 20, at Pierre's,
in New York, for her daughter, who
is 4 debutante in New York this sea-
son.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Robinson
Smith closed their Summer home, the
Dugway, at Stock bridge, Mass. last
week and came to Washington yes
terday. They will be here until the
first of January, when, accompanied
by the latter's brother. Count Vincent
lie Wierzbidki. they will sail for
Europe and be at Cannes, France,
until the Spring.
Mrs. Franklin Mott Gunther has ar
rived in Washington and joined Mr..
Gunther at the Hamilton Hotel. where
they Will be for a few days before
moving to the house of Viscount and
Niscountess Henri di Sibour. which
they have leased for the season. Mr.
Gunther is attached to the State De-
partment.
Miss Ramona Lefevre has returned
to Washington after passing several
months in Paris
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Pearson and
Miss Nella j. Pearson of Boston are
in Washington for the dedication of
All Souls Unitarian Church. Mr..
Pearson is also here at this time in
terested in the undertaking of having
the historic ground at Valley Forge
made national reservation.
Capt. Joseph p McCrink has moved
from 1860 California street to 263O
Garfield street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jarecki of Erie
Pa, are spending a few days at the
Hamilton Hotel, having come to
Washington to make the acquaint-
ance of their great-niece, Helena
Hammond Allen, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Charles w. Allen.
The president, trustees and faculty
of George Washington University
have sent out cards for the fall con-
vocation and formal dedication of
Corcoran Hall tomorrow evening at s
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jarecki of Erie
Pa, are spending a few days at the
Hamilton Hotel, having come to
washington to make the acquaint-
ance OF their great-niece, Helena
Hammond Allen, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Charles w. Allen.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

The president, trustees and faculty
of George Washington University
have sent out cards for the fall con-
vocation and formal dedication of
Corcoran Hall tomorrow evening at s
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Among those who have reserved
tables for the card party to be held
in the Officers Club, Washington Bar
racks, Tuesday afternoon are Mrs. w.
L. Finley, Mrs. Walter c. Babcock,
Mrs. Albert N. Baggs, Mrs. Peter c.
Field, Mrs. w. r. Smedberg, Mrs.
Herbert B. Crosby. Mrs. Walter ].
Mccoy, Mrs. l.. G. Scherer. Mrs. i. f.
Wade. Mrs. Calvin De Witt and Mrs.
Golden LII. Ruggles.
DE-. A Frances EoYe will have as
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Waters of
Germantown, Md, announce the en-
Eagement of their daughter, Anna
Mary, to Mr.. Warren Franklin Byrd,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. William f. Byrd
of Crisfield Md. The wedding will
take place early in November at Ger
mantOWn.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

The marriage of Miss Lucy Briscoe
Brewer, daughter of Mr.. John Buch-
anan Brewer of Rockville, Md, to
Mr.. Stanislaus Murray Hamilton of
Rockville will take place at s o'clock
Saturday evening, November s, in
Christ Episcopal Church, Rockville.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

-HE Ambassador of Great Brit
ain and Lady Isabella How
ard will have lunching with
them tomorrow Maj Gen
Sir John Hanbury Williams
Of London, who is in Washington for
a short stay and is at the New VIII
lard Hotel. Sir John is Tis majesty S
marshal of the diplomatic corps.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Capt. Joseph F. McCrink has moved
from 1860 California street to $3.50
Garfield street
Evening star., 1924-10-27

line Warren, Mrs. Everett f. Miller,
Miss Nellie Charter and Miss Sadie
Olinger.
Members of the 121st Engineers and
other guardsmen in the District have
been invited Admission to the public
will be upon invitation of members of
the regiment.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

DR.. and Sonora DE OIaya
In New York for Week.
The Minister of Colombia and
Sonora De O,dIa left Washington yes
terday for New York. where tfey
Will spend Il week.
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Pearson and
Miss Nella j. Pearson of Boston are
In Washington for the dedication of
All Souls Unitarian Church. Mr..
Pearson is also here at this time in
terested in the undertaking of having
the historic ground at Valley Forge
made national reservation
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Mrs. AIdriCh. wife of Representa-
tive Richard s. Aldrich, returned to
Washington last evening from Provi-
dencc. where she was the guest Of
Mr and Mrs II. I. Goddard for d few
Evening star., 1924-10-27

DIR. A. Frances Foye will have as
Evening star., 1924-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Wade H. Ellis have
returned to Washington after a three
month stay in europe and are at the
Shoreham, where they will be for
few weeks before reopening their
home on Massa chusetts avenue Mr.
and Mrs. Ellis arrived in New York
on the Aquitania Friday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-30

the proprietors of the nations wealth
end the Mikes are running the shop.
The harp is a noble emblem. harps
are keeping the Senate within the
law, and the music hasn't been 30
sweet since the morn long ago when 1t
reverberated through the gladcs OF Val
ley Forge, compelling the in, aiding
riff-raff turn the bag pipes into
sluices to carry the cold chills down
their backs.
The bird proposition being elm
mated, the discussion centers on the
donkey. The great Gallean. that
wonderful Jew. was the first TO bring
the long cared gent into prominence.
A study of the Bible will prove that
he. too. was riding i'm. ever since the
Galilean's chosen people have been
on the saddle, never with a mask
such as is fashionable at Beethoven
Hall; they always carry salty her
ring in conformance to the Biblical
injunction. feed the hungary" lest
they meet some "Hoot Mon" longing
for some home town food.
Before closing the discussion it be-
comes necessary to take up the study
of evolution. If Darwin is right,
the "pars" musical composition is
permissible it is n descendent of the
A. T.. A. (Apc), thus the analogy:
The A. L. A.-ape-the X. h. n. and
the donkey. last but not least the
story of the Scotchman standing on
his banks and "brays." For future
discussion: Resolved. that it is I'M
decided whether the pal" twitters or
brays. II. l.. c.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-30
SOME HIGHLY PERTINENT
QUESTIONS.

To The Editor:
l have a little wrinkle in my brain
from reading this 'oil scandal rot"
and would like to have same party re-
lieyed and you can assist me greatly
to do so by answering the following
questions:
1. When did the United States
Senate become a police court for the
trial of individuals?
>. When was the Constitution of
the United States changed whereby
the legislative branch took over the
duties of the judicial branch? BY
what and whose authority?
3. Since when and by what au-
thority is private citizen subject
TO investigation for crime or misde-
meanor when no Indictment or formal
complaint is made?
4. Are cabinet members and mem
bers of the senate citizens of the
United States? If so, why is it that
they are immune from punishment for
crimes and not subject to trial In
courts-If you do not understand this
you try stealing 100000 from The
Light and then resign and see il the
case is dropped. You will break rock
for the next 90 years then you will
be eligible for the oil magnate job.
.. How many graduates OF this
city's schools can recite the COnstitu-
ton of the United States? Is religion
more valuable than education? You
never saw an educated person who
was a heather.
6. Why can't the great financial
United States pay its loyal and heroic
ex-soldier n bonus? 1t pays prohi-
bition sneakers and income tax bluf-
fers trillions of dollars year for
nothing but few Of these men are ex-
soldiers because soldier was not
taught the art of graft when in the
army and was in the army to fight
not look up red tape"
Z. Why is it that every time they
investigate an oil magnate that gas
increases from two TO four cents a
gallon? 1t can't increase in produc-
ton cost that much in a day.
Now. Mr.. Editor. don't expect
an answer of the above small seven
questions by return mail. | know
you can do it because / have been
reading the editorial page of The
Light for the past eleven M years
and know that you have the right
spirit to do it. and ! would like ~
get this wrinkle out of my brain and
see these takers put where they be-
long. i would suggest as punishment
for them to load them all on large
ocean steamer and put them in the
Atlantic and give the Air Service
May I depend on an answer from
you between now and the next war
better hurry because the next war
will be a Civil One.
JOE X. CARTWRIGHT.