The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-05-08

PlanS are uIOST way lOI a OuAiO
organization in the coast guard.
1t is proposed to create repre-
sentative band unit, similar to that
of the other uniform services or the
Government. Provision is made for
musician ratings in amendments to
the service regulations being pro-
mulgated.
Eighty-two chief boatswain mates
of the coast guard were designated
to take the examination for boat
swain, life guard, held throughout
the service. Practically every
eligible man in the coast guard
service has indicated an intention
to take the examination.
Sunday, May 10, will be observed
throughout the United States as
Mothers Day by the men Of the
army, navy, marine corps, and
coast guard services. Every man
who has mother living is expected
to write to her on that day.
The Thetts, which was part of
the coast guard fleet from 1899 to
1915, operating on the West coast
and in Hawaiian, Alaskan and
Arctic waters, has been chartered
by the Macmillan Arctic expedition
to carry North the navy airplanes.
@. M. C. to Celebrate Birthday.
The quartermaster corps of the
army Is preparing to celebrate its
birthday on June Is. 1t will be the
I50th anniversary of the founding
of the quartermaster corps.
The athletic council of the office
Of the quartermaster general Of the
army will hold a bowling tourna-
ment, open to all officers and en-
ployes of the office, and the Wash
ington intermediate depot, in con-
nection with which there will be
three prizes for men and three for
women. The first prize in each
being a silver cup; second, S., and
third, $3.50.
Colonel William Elliott and Lieu.
tenant Colonel F.. H. Adams, on
duty in the office of the quarter
master general Of the army, who
have been patients at Walter Reed
General Hospital, have returned to
their office.
Reserve officers of the Three
Hundred and Fifth Cavalry, Phila-
delphia, who are in training at
Fort Myer with the Third Cavalry,
will leave tomorrow for their homes.
They are scheduled to return this
afternoon to the Virginia post from
a five-day maneuver.
Navy Officer Retired.
Lieutenant Royal F. Jewett,
U. S. IN, has been retired on ac-
count of physical disability.
Six new gunboats Of the navy,
when placed in commission, will be
used to replace IL Chinese waters
the Pampanga, Villalobos, Penguin
and Pidgeon, which are to be
placed out of commission.
The airplane carrier, Saratoga, is
due to be completed about Novem-
Der l of next year. After she has
been placed in commission, the
Saratoga will be assigned to the
aircraft squadrons of the battle
fleet, and the Lexington 10 due for
completion about December 15, 1925.
The Lexington is to be assigned
to the aircraft squadrons Of the
scouting fleet.
Modernization of the Florida.
Texas and Arkansas is scheduled
for completion by October of next
year. At that time they are to be
Liaced in full commission and the
Dattlesrips, Utah, New York and
Wyoming, will be placed in re-
duced commission upon the COM
pIetion of the midshipmen's prac-
tice cruise about September 1.
The chief of infantry office is
studying a plan for elimination OF
the howitzer company from the in
fantry regiment, adding an add