Evening star., 1924-10-12

sey of the Disa bled American Vet
Grams OF the World War. Raymond A.
Toense. the newly installed commander
OF the post, sang several solos, and Rob-
ert NJ. Baird. a member Of the post. en-
tertained with blackface monologue.
National Comdr. Drain made a
brief speech in which he outlined his
policies with regard to the administra-
ton OF the affairs of the American
Legion.
A gold past commanders badge was
presented to Department Comdr
Peckham, who thanked the post and
called on the legionnaires present to
help build up the membership Of the de-
partment and enable 1t to achieve a rec
ord of accomplishment to which the new
national commander as a member of
the District of Columbia Department,
could point with pride.
Department Comdr. Hussey of the
Disabled American Veterans pledged
the continued cooperation Of his or
ganiZation in all veteran activities
in the District of Columbia. Past
Department Comdr. McGahan gave a
brief account Of the campaign which
led to the election of Col. James A.
Drain as national commander of the
American Legion.
The Tank Corps Post Unit Of the
American Legion Auxiliary will give
card party at the Auxiliary Service
Club, 21S Third street northwest, next
Friday evening. Mrs. George p.
Frailey is chairman Of the entertain
ment committee. The unit will hold
its next regular meeting at the Serv-
Ice Club tomorrow evening. Mrs.
Frank l. Peckham, president of the
unit, who attended the national con-
vention at ST. Paul. will give an ac-
count OF the convention activities.
National Capital Post, No.'121, Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, met recently,
with Con1dr. Gardelia presiding An
nouncement was made of the military
bar of the District Of Columbia De-
partment. Veterans of Foreign Wars.
to be held November II. Armistice
night. Senior Vice Comdr. Duncan
of the Department of Maryland,
member Of the Takoma Park Post
made an address. Val N Brandon.
grand seam squirrel of the Military
Order of the Cootie. also spoke.
The next meeting of Kenneth Fl.
Nash Post, No. 8. will be held at the
GaTel Club Wednesday. There will
be a short business meeting to con-
slider the recommendations of n COM
mittee appointed to make necessary
changes in the constitution and by
laws. The drive for members has
been extended until November Il. The
following applications for member
ship were received at the last meet
ing: II. Fl. Batson. H. l.. Rudnick, f.
r. Sechrest, Gilbert II. Grim. J. r.
Fazzoni. Charles d. Allen, Seth D.
Logsdon, r. A. Winholtz and y. H.
Barlty.
Equality Walter Reed Post. No.
2S4, Veterans Of Foreign Wars. will
meet next Thursday evening at Pyth-
ian Temple, 1912 Ninth street north
west. The post was represented in
the recent LIST Division parade by
delegation of its members under the
direction of Comdr. NJ. d. Smith the.
post colors being carried by Frank G.
Ihomas and W. w. Jones. Edw S.
hetteihelm' Chairman. national legis-
lative committee. being included in
the delegation. The proposed amend.
ment TO the bylaws will be presented
for final disposition at the next meet.
ing. Claude B. Phelps, 1908 Kearney
street northeast. was recently ap-
pointed adjutant.
Plans are being rAade by Stuart
Wolcott Post. American Legion, for
yember IL, at the Willard. Hotel.
Comdr. Charles Riemer is chairman
OF the committee of arrangements,
winch is arranging to present ralu-
able prizes. The post is to meet Tues.
day night in the board room, District
Building.
The James L. Walker Post. No 26,
American Legion, met at the 18th
Street Branch, Y. NJ. c. A, THURSDAY
evening. Louis Russell was acting
serseant-at-arms. A letter from
Joseph Hughes was read to the post
by Comrade D. B. Fantroy of the de-
partment sick committee on hospitals.
committee of four was appointed
to represent the post in connection
with the proposed conference with
Gen. Hines. head of the Veterans
Bureau, as respects the appointment
Of colored physicians on the medical
stau to assure the sympathetic treat
ment of colored ex-service men; such
partment convention and sent to the
national convention.
John F. Porter. jr., of the committee
on Armistice day reports that there
would be meeting Of the committee
today at pm. at 1853 L street
northwest. o. ]. W. Scott read a re-
port on a meeting of the Child We'll
fare Committee, and committee was
appointed to assist him. Mr.. Sweet
ney reported the attendance Of the
post at the unveiling Of the lst Di-
vision Memorial. Post Historian S.
H. Epps reported the convention of
the Spanish American War Veterans
at Michigan City.