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Evening star., 1926-05-30

Although many of the community
centers closed during the last week
of May, some events will be held dur
ing the month of June that will be In
teresting to the members Of the clubs
and groups and their friends.
Thomson Center, Twelfth and L
streets.
June AT 8 pm. the rhythmic ex-
preston classes will have a closing
demonstration of the work Of the sea-
son. The dances Of "The Rose "The
Storm" Dance Patterns" 1.-THE Cir
Gus" and 1.-THE Garlands" will be given
by Margaret Owens, Caroline Oberlin,
Rose Oberlin, Jane Robertson. Sarah
Thomley, Mabel Wills, Martha Lud'
wig, Marian Dietghan. Rhoda Lee
Davis, Mary Chapeno, Vernol Berry,
Theda Ward, Charlotte Hurlbert and
Beatrice Mullen. Pan and the
Nymphs" will be danced from an in.
terpretation worked out by Jane Rob.
ertson.
June 5--At 2:30 pm. the mel
ody way" piano classes that have
been practicing each Saturday morn
ing throughout the season will demon
strate the result of one lesson q week,
as directed by Miss Edith B. Athey.
June 12--At 2:30 pm. the orchestral
instrument classes, with Mrs. Laura
F'airchild Ward supervisor, will give
a demonstration of the result Of one
lesson week on Saturday mornings
that the members have attended dur
ing the season. The public Is invited
to these events.
Reservoir School Center, Conduit
road.
June 2-At $50 pm. an outdoor
drama, an Indian play, telling the
legend of 1.-The Making of Fire." will
feature an Indian dance, Indian fights
and the final smoking of the pipe OF
peace. The industrial classes. under
the leadership of Mrs. NJ. J. Burr, are
making the costumes and properties
while Evelyn Davis is directing the
drama and the dances.
e. ". Brown Center, Connection,
avenue and Mckinley street.
Library will be open during the
month of June on Tuesdays from 2 to
pm. and on Fridays from Z to 9:3C
pm.
Military Road Center, near Bright
wood.
Juno AT 6 pm, an outdoor
drama, 1.-THE Enchanted Garden" di
rected by Miss S. NJ. Skinker.
Dunbar Center, First and N streets
June Sat pm, Jonquil Club viii
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BOY SCOUTS


every day to some one-and be good
friends with your brother Scouts
across the seas. They are anxious
to welcome you, warmly, with the
left-hand shake Of our happy broth
erhood.
Il wish you all the best Of luck
and good camping.
(Signed)
"ROBERT BADEN-POWELL."
An analysis of the occupations Of
scoutmasters Of Boy Scout troops has
recently been issued by the national
office. The list is based on complete
records for 1925.
= The greatest number of volunteer
workers, the statistics show. are
merchants, mechanics. teachers and
clergymen. Practically all fields of
endeavor are represented.
The analysis follows:
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SPANISH WAR VETERANS

Department Commander Clarence
A. BeIknap addressed Astor Camp
Nav II. John Wright. formerly or
the 4th u. S. Infantry, was elected
to membership.
Richard J. Harden Camp mustered
into active membership at its last
meeting the following: Geo. 8. Phil
lips. 1lth Cal; Ernest E. Landon. Co.
C. lst d. G. VOL; Isaac e. Garrett,
3rd Va. VOL: John H. Ostrich, 20. q,
1st D. c.. Vol; John F. Bethune, Co.
G, 1st d. c. Vol. A resolution was
adopted extending honorary member
ship to Senior Don Rafael Aball1. Am
bassador to the U. 8. from the Repub-
lie Of Cuba. The resolution was pre-
sented by Past Commanders John A
Gallagher. Clarence P. Brewer, James
]. Murphy, William e. Rink. Daniel
Foley, John A. Chisholm and George
F.. Cook. Arrangements were made to
confer the membership at the meet
ing June 3.
Commander in Chief Thompson
headed a delegation of veterans who
attended a reception given by Senor
Aballi at the Embassy the afternoon
of May 20, In celebration of the
twenty-fourth birthday Of the Repub-
lie of Cuba. Among those in attend
ance were Past Commanders-in-Chi
Smith and Herrick. Adjt. Gen. Car
roll, Q. NJ. Gen. Murphy, and Depart
ment Commander Belknap. Cable
grams Of felicitation to the people of
Cuba were sent to General Machada,
President Of the Republic, by Com
mander-in- Chief Thompson in the
name of the National Organization
and by Commander Belknap in behalf
Of the Department of the District of
Columbia.
A meeting of Camp Anita New
comb MCGEE, Spanish American War
Nurses, was held at the home Of Mrs.
Ruby, Soldiers Home. May 8. The
June meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. Peter. 440s Illinois avenue
The members are requested to meet
at 18th and Penna. ave. NV, at $3.50
am, May 81. to participate in the
parade previous to ceremonies at Ar
lington.
The Lineal Society will receive De-
partment Commander Belknap and
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At Community Centers
OF the Public Schools.

present q playlet. '"The Evolution of
Annette" The play will be followed
by a musical program, given by the
pupils of the Natioqal Training School.
under leadership of Miss Mamie Bur
roughs. Mrs. Carrie Knox, commu-
nifty secretary. is in charge OF ar
rangements.
Cleveland Center, Eighth ana 7
streets.
June AT 8 PM. display Of local
talent by members Of the Friendship
Club, under leadership of Miss Esther
Peyton. The basketry class will be
continued throughout the Summer on
Thursdays at 1870 pm. The building
will also be open at that time for COM
munity center groups that desire to
meet, through application to the com
munity secretary.
The Public Speaking Club Of the
Southeast Center gave its annual ban
quet in the gymnasium Of the Hine
Junior High School May "a. Mrs.
Bess Baker Pierce, director of the
club, was in charge of the program
and Mrs. Reid K. Middleton. presi-
dent of the club, was in charge of ar
rangements The toasts centered
around "All the Worlds a Stage. -
MIS-. Laura 4h. IIuiS, lOdStu1ioIIcoN'
introduced the following for tOasts:
"The Orchestra" Mrs. Ida f. Muss:
"The F'ootlights." Mrs. M. W. Davis;
1.-THE Spotlight" John +. Anderson;
"a Star" Mrs. E. B. Godfrey; Ora
mats Personae," Miss A. McCarty;
Properties" w. G. Furr, and Stage
Door Johnnies." Mrs. j. II. Virnstein.
Others who spoke were A. B. Herr
mann, president of the Southeast Citi-
zens' Association; Mrs. NJ J. Moran
secretary of the advisory committee Of
the center; G. P. Lohr, Allan Davis
and others. Original songs, one Of
them by Mrs. K. Il. Gross, were sung
to familiar tunes, all in praise Of the
Southeast Center.
The East Washington Community
Center in the Eastern High School,
Seventeenth and East Capitol streets
was the scene of several closing par
ties. including one to the B. B. Girls
and the members of the rhythm class.
May 20. The rhythm class, directed
by Judy Leith, gave demonstration
numbers Of the work May 27 between
the motion-picture reels that have
been shown each week for several
months.
The dramatic class Of the e. v.
Brown Center met in Rock Creek
Park Tuesday Of last week. Outdoor
games were the principal features.
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WEDDING RINGS CHANGE.
Traditional Plain Gold Of France
Replaced by Platinum.

PARIS, May 20 GR.-A plain gold
as old as marriage itself. 1t has
passed through the ages with only
slight variations in width and thick-
ness. But at last fashion has at
tackled the emblem Of matrimony and
many brides this year are choosing
a slender hoop Of platinum with small
diamonds inserted. instead of the
classic plain gold ring.
Another result Of the war" says
the old time conservatives, scandal
lied at such a departure from tradi-
ton. '"The war has turned every
thing unside down."
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The Lam Of the Talon Z:
p.::s, s:sl 81; Ss:A

tried to nose the contrivance out Of
| the way. For some reason the
men from the yard" approved
thoroughly Of this display Of intelli.
gence. Half an hour later John knew
why.
A somewhat startled waiter, having
won Spots tail-wagging amity by a
supply Of minced steak. had served an
| appetizing meal and left the diners
| else motive for Johns presence was
revealed.
about this fellow Connington," be-
gan the chief. Had he any reason to
dislike you?"
"Not the slightest" said John. Won
j dering what lay behind the question.
You never had occasion to repri'
mind him?"
mot that I can recall. OF course,
tempers got a trife raw when q strafe
| was on or the weather and conditions
generally were particularly vile, but
he figures in my mind now as smart
and capable non-commissioned officer.
don't think the men liked him, but
the company sergeant major has q diff
fcult job. He represents discipline"
"Well, you may be surprised to hear
that nowadays he has not good word
for you. He says you were always a
poor soldier and a secret drinker."
Johns face hardened.
"Is that so?" he said quietly. 'And
am to meet him tonight"
Yes, and what Is more you are
not to lay a finger on him. II he
abashes you, you must be abashed.
Please understand that clearly. The
scheme is FurneauX's. not mine, but !
admit it is worth trying"
What scheme?"
This bringing of Connington and
you face to face Unexpectedly. He
was the accuser, you the accused.
Furneaux wants to see how the man
who accomplished your ruin will be-
have when he finds you at his elbow.
We cannot guess what will come OF
1t. The one thing that must not hap.
pen is any sort of quarrel or physical
scuffie. II this criminal degenerate
for he Is nothing else-insults you, you
must put up with 1t, and get
away-sneak away. is what I have
really in mind"
John bit on his pipe, but luckily he
was beginning to realize that Scot
land Yard had espoused his cause in
dead earnest. and It was not for him to
boggle at difficulties.
"All right" he said. "I'll sneak, If
necessary. But how about Spot?"
Exactly broke in Furneaux, ex-
citedly. Just what / want to know.
Spot recognizes your friends. WIN he
sense your enemies as quickly?"
II could almost feel sorry for Con-
nington IL the ultimate decision were
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Measures of Royal Origin.

The original yard was the sacred dis
tance between the tip of the first
King Henry's nose and the end Of the
royal thumb" says the Atlantic
Monthly Magazine. The inch was
once the length of an equally regal
knuckle-bone, although in the four
teenth century it was decreed that
three barley-corns round and dry
from the middel of the care" consti-
tute an inch. Our foot is supposed
to be the length of an English kings
foot-although there were some kings
more generally endowed than others
both as to feet and understanding -
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Washington Lone Scout News

With the opening Of the real scout
ing season a local tribe is being
formed by several Washington boys
1t is to be called the Apache Tribe
and the membership roll holds the
following names: Anseb Talbert, LSB
Walter O'Loughlin. Richard w. Fin
KEEL, J. Hugh Taylor and August Poh
lig. The purpose Of the tribe is to
promote lone scouting in the District
and to help bring together the body
Of the Lone Scouts into one organiza
ton. Amy recruits will be welcomed
If interested, please write to Anse
Talbert at, 1432 Monroe street.
Several Lone Scouts of Washington
cations Of Central High. J. Hugh
Taylor, LSG, was associate editor OF
the Central Bulletin for its specia.
issue May IS.
The first Lone Scout rally of the
season was held at Tampa, Fla, May
and 2. 1t was voted a success by al
who attended. Speeches were giver
by Maj. E. v. Reed, the Boy Scout
field executive Of that section, ant
several others. w. Eugene Jordan, d
famous old-timer, read q letter IRON
Preston Brown announcing his cand1
dacy for council chief in 1927. Close
on Cu0 uccuS VI LIAlS Idiy SoAih1 sAAS
south central Texas rally, held al
san Marcos on May 9. Another rally
is scheduled for August to 8. This
is to be the second annual Georgia
Lone Scout rally, which will be helo
at Youngs Mill, Ga.
Okayto Scout, a chartered triber
published by Lawrence Kenney, a
council chief candidate for 1927, has
discontinued publication. Scoutlife
is a. new paper published by Walter
e. Scott, an oldtimer. The editorship
of Poetical Scribe has been given to
Alfred L. Mooney, a leading Lone
Scout poet. Council Fire has com
bined with Handy Craftsman, as has
the Blue Feather Journal with the
Radiocite. The Apache Scout is a
typewriter bulletin for members OF
the Apache Tribe Of Washington.
Albert B. Karalfa, editor and pub
Usher of Breezy Scout, has gone a
step farther than any editor of an
Alsap. He is publishing in his paper
a series Of articles on astronomy, one
each month flor IL months. These
articles are illustrated and extremely
interesting. The first article appear
ed this month, telling of the evolution
of the planets.
A boosting league IS Delng formed
by Ansel Talbert, LSB-3. for the
purpose of enlivening the boosters OF
the lisa. In the organization II
is to be similar to the Bronze Bugs
a formerly famous contributing
league.
In picking a new amateur official
organ to take the place Of Youth the
council chiefs are soon to vote or
this proposition. The most likely
aspirants seem to be the National
Scout, Black Hawk News and Scout
| ing News.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
NAVY.

OF considerable interest to the entire
naval service, especially to those OIL
GERS Of the Supply Corps and the pay
masters of the fleet, is the order issued
last week announcing a reorganization
of the Bureau Of Supplies and Ac-
counts, effective July l. Better efn-
cheney, more economy and a closer CO.
ordination of the accounting, supply
and finance affairs of the Navy, 1t Is
believed, will be effected by the re-
organization. Beginning July / the
bureau will be divided INTO four major
groups, namely, the administrative
group, the supply group, the finance
group and the accounting group.
the heads of which will COM
pose the paymaster generals
council, which Will hold weekly meet
ings to consider (a) matters affecting
the operations Of the bureau and the
ALLEGATION Of work to the groups, divi-
sions and sections; (b) matters affect
ing the operations of the bureau as
supplies to the field activities of the
Supply Corps; (c) matters affecting
policies, and (d) such matters as the
paymaster general may direct.
The administrative group, which
will be in charge of the assistant to
the bureau, will consist of the person
mel, planning, civilian assistants. spe-
cial assistants and inspection divisions.
The supply group, of which Comdr.
Frederick G. Pyne will be in charge,
will consist Of the stock. purchase,
fuel and transportation and provisions
and clothing divisions. Capt. George
G. Seibels, who will be placed in
charge of the finance group, will have
supervision of the following divisions:
Disbursing, allotment, retainer pay,
claims and allowances and the admin
istrative examination division. Comdr.
Harry T.. Collins will be in charge OF
the accounting group. which will con,
s.st Of the accounting division.
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Henry's Unique Way.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
John Barrymore, whose Henry
VIII" is one of his best parts, said at
a dinner in New York:
''In making a study Of Henry Wits
career I have discovered a rather as
tonishing fact. The man never once
popped the question"
''But he married great many
times" college professor objected.
''He always married his wives first, =
said Mr.. Barrymore, ''and axed them
q. crysariss'
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SEE PROHIBITIONS END.
Germans Still Counting on Re
newal Of Export Trade.

BERLIN. May 20 R.-German
wine and liquor dealers still are op-
timists when 1t comes to believing
that the Volstead act in the United
States will be repealed. Virtually
every dealer Is ready to resume inten-
sive business relations with Amer
lean purchasers of wet goods.
In the export department Of KEN
pinski's winehouse, the cellars of
which cover 10000 square feet, there
is a vacant section labeled this space
reserved for the U. S. A." The man
ager Of the department explains that
foreign orders prior to packing are
assembled in different sections Of the
cellars for customs inspection and
levyipg of the export tax. Since pro-
hibition went into effect in the United
States the American section has not
been used for other purposes.
A wireless station In Mexico City
has a height of 1900 feet.
Evening star., 1926-05-30

his staff at their meeting Juno 2.
Mrs. VIM. Baum entertained the
members Of the Lineals at her home.
May "a.
Meetings this week are: General
Henry w. Lawton Camp. Tuesday;
Gen. NJ. Emmett Ureall Camp, Wed
nesday, Lieut.. Richard J. Harden
Camp, Thursday; Sergt. Geo. Berry
Camp, Friday; Col. John Jacob Astor
Auxiliary, Thursday; Washington
Temple Lineal Society, Wednesday.
Evening star., 1926-05-30

" URNEAUx'S sailing directions
l. were SO explicit that John Pan
ton did not deem necessary any
i explanation of his presence to
the restaurant staff when he
and Spot arrived at the Milano that
evening. 1t was a high, narrow
fronted building, with a staircase lead.
ing straight from the street to the
first floor. Entrance to the main din.
ing room was gained through door
on the right, which faced a cashiers
Evening star., 1926-05-30

lneDC VIII De re-
lieved and as
signed elsewhere
to duty. Chief
a m ng t h e Sc
changes is that in
the all important
pre- SIS relations
5 e c t / on, Maj.
Charles l.. Hall,
e. f., the present
head of which,
v i'll be relieved as
of June 80 by Maj.
Charles F. Thomp-
son, Infantry, who
is now undergoing
a, course at the
Army War Col
lege. 1t was re-
,IIzI %hnf Moi
Evening star., 1926-05-30
Army andNavy News
ARMY.

With the approach Of the end of
the current fiscal year on June 30 a
number of officers occupying impor-
tant assignments in the War Depart
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left to Spot. and Connington wanted
| to harm me-"
Splendid! Wen be off in another
quarter Of an hour"
Copyright. 1925. By Louis Tracy
CONTINUED tomorrow
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A wireless station In Mexico City
has a height of 1900 feet.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
INSTALLMENT XXXIV.
A New Man from the Yard.

Continued from Yesterdays STAR
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CONTINUED tomorrow
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member of the executive board.
Sir Richard Baden-Powell, founder
of the British Boy Scout Association.
| and "Chief Scout Of the World" who
| recently returned to England after a
the guest Of the Boy Scouts of Amer
| lea. left the following farewell mes
sage for the 775,133 members of the
| Scout organization in the United
States:
"Good-bye-Boy Scouts Of America,
I have only had fortnight In your
| country but in that time I have been
fortunate enough to visit six centers.
and to see some 10000 Of you.
'T brought you all the loving
| greetings of your brother Scouts OF
Great Britain and their hope that q
good bunch Of you will come over In
1928 to our great world jamboree.
Meantime, carry on as true
Scouts.
Storrow, is dead. But he left to you
the message that you should get
the true spirit of scouting and
carry It out, or get out of pretend
| ing to be Scouts. The true spirit
| of scouting Is to be at all times
| friendly and helpful to other people.
Can YOU be this? Will you carry it
out? I'm sure you will. Remember
how your fathers and older brothers
made q comradeship with the fathers
| and older brothers of the British
| Scouts In the World War? They
| sacrificed their blood and their lives
| together to win that war. 1t Is up
! to you boys to keep up that COM
radeship with q little sacrifice Of
| time and trouble, not for war. but
| to ensure peace and good will in the
world.
80 come on. Do your good turn.
Evening star., 1926-05-30

Dunbar Center, First and N streets.
June Sat 8 pm, Jonquil Club will
Evening star., 1926-10-24

Eisht rooms in a suite no longer
caused the astonishment which it did
Ave years ago and a certain type OF
ocean travellers find that they get in
advertising much more than they ex-
pend in dollars when they rent such
Accommodations and have a skillful
press agent to proclaim the fact to
the world. The smaller ships. accord.
ing to Mr. Franklin. are being better
equipped for passengers of moderate
means. while the tourist calls find
solid comfort at a minimum rate and
a table far better in comparison with
that provided by hotels of the lesser
order in the larger cities.
The Duchess d'Uzes has recently
been appointed to the Office of lieuten-
ant de louverterie. an office created
in France in the opening years Of the
tenth century and continued ever
an actual duty. This office compels
it's holder to rid the country Of wolves
and to provide safety for the
shepherds and their fiocks. The
duchess is entering her eightieth year.
but she has preserved all the old tradi-
tions Of the countryside. and though
wolves no longer ravage the focks.
cold and hunger often assail the
shepherds. frequently young children,
and they flnd comfort and a shelter
at all seasons in the Chateau de
Binnelles. the stronghold of the Dues
d'Uzes near the royal city Of Ram
bouillet. The lieutenont de louve-
terie wears a brilliant uniform. as do
all these officials appointed from the
various departments Of the French
republic. For women It is a riding
habit Of royal French blue such as
the Bourbon kings wore to the hunt.
Evening star., 1926-10-24

daughter was educated in the Sacred
Heart Convent at Roehampton and
also in Paris. She was presented to
Queen Mary two years ago and has
been identified with the fuctions of the
younger set which radiates about the
Catholic families of Brompton and
about the Cathedral Of Westminster.
Lady Bagot, like all Of the May fam
lily. is ferYent Catholic. but Sir Will
liam belongs to the established church,
and their difficulties about the re.
ligious training Of their daughter at
tracted much attention some years
ago. These. however. have been ad-
justed.
Mr.. Philip Albright Small Franklin.
president Of the International Mercan-
tile Marine Co.. has put a auietus
on the frequently repeated statement
that ocean travellers 20 years hence
will sadly talk Of the giants that were
on the waves in bygone days. MFR.
Franklin insists that ships will become
increasingly better and also bigger.
For witness. there will be launched
next Spring the new flagship of the
French line. which will be Of AZ, 900
tons, or 5000 tons greater than the
Paris. the present Leviathan of the
waves. The big ships Of the German
regime, including the pride of the
American service. the Leviathan, have
since gone into the second class for
size and swiftness and the new ship
yet to be named Is to surpass all other
efforts. There may be bitter contro-
versy over the luxury of the ships.
the space and useless equipment. but
1t is we'll assured that a vast number
of travellers are ready to pay for such
accommodation. and these seem to be
increasing rather than declining.
Evening star., 1926-10-24

goniaS and Sultana made bright spots
of color on the window lodges. Ros-
ton ferns and palms make an appre-
ciativc background of green during
the months when all is dreary with
out, hut if the advice of Sir Louis
Cotter is needed. all those with a
sunny window ledge will have some
hyacinths and narcissi and for the
ambitious there are the sadiant cycla-
men and the splendid blooming glox
inias. Tulips come along best AS
Spring is about to arrive. but the
others are possible in prOfusion from
anksgiving to Easter.
Young William Il. Leeds. who has
become a permanent dweller in Long
Island. has been gaining a wide repu
tation for genial social disposition.
and Mrs. Leeds. though born of the
imperial RomanOff line of Russia. is
as democratic AS any daughter of
Uncle Sam. The former Princess
Zenia has. however. recently sailed
for London to visit the family of
Princess Marie Geogrievna of Greece.
her aunt. and she may spend part of
the Winter in the south of France.
Mrs. Leeds-for on this side of the