Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-31

to this hospital. The flags and banners
of all post auxiliaries of the District
of Columbia Department are being as
sembled by Mrs. Lola B. Heise, chief
of staff, in order for their display en-
masse in the Baltimore parade on Sep
TENDER 2. Those auxiliary members
who are participating in the parade
will wear the regulation uniform Of
white dress, white shoes and stockings,
blue tie and blue tam-o'-shanter.
The Overseas Military Band, Drum
and Bugle Corps has a busy schedule
cut out for Monday, Tuesday and
wednesday. 1t win participate in the
Labor Day firemen's parade, when the
corps is out for the first prize of 500
cash, and has full confidence that it
will win the distinction of presenting
the best and most military appearance
of any organization in the line of pa
rade. Tomorrow evening the corps and
colorS platoon will march to the EllipSe,
where 1t is keenly ambitious to grasp the
first prize for being the band rated
highest for appearance plus muisc.
On September 2 the corps will at IL
am. move on to the Baltimore national
encampment of the v. F. w. via A., B.
81 w. buses and the cars of individual
comrades. At pm, daylight saving
time, the corps will fall into formation
for the big parade, and at pm. will
be guests at the athletic tournament,
held in the Baltimore Stadium.
On September 8 the corps will as
semble at Louisiana avenue between
Sixth and Seventh streets at 1880 pm.
and leave at pm. in buses and pTi-
vate autos for Baltimore to engage in
the competition held at the 5th Regi-
ment Armory. All members have been
n IN nn Nf
Comdr. Harvey L. Miller, who has set
for the CORPS goal first prizes only.
At the Semi-annual inspection and
review of the corps by Department
Comdr William L. Thomas last Sunday
morning it passed a most favorable test,
and Comdr. Miller was elated because
the execution of maneuverS by the corps
provoked only very L.inor criticism, and
after the ordeal the corps turned out
in great fashion for the annual vet
erans' outing at the country estate Of
DR.. Turner at Perwyn, Md.
Dep,.~ tment Comdr. Thomas has So
hcited a general patronage of the Police
and Fire Departments ball game and
field day on Sc TENDER by all v. F.
w. comrades, making known through
circularized letters to the membership
at large of the District of Columbia
Department that their financial cid
would be contributing to worthy cause,
as the funds derived from the sale of
tickets are used wholly by the relief
associations of the Police and Fire De-
partments for the benefit of widows and
orphans C said departments.
Front Line Post, No. 1401, held its
regular meeting at Logan Hall last
Monday night, with Comdr. Hooley pre-
siding. The only absent officers were
Chaplain Hurney, Surg. SulS, Historian
Jennings and Color Bearer Moran. F.
E. Bender and Irving Brudd were afhli-
ated into membership. Comrade Cor
cell submitted report regarding the
posts moonlight ride, which was de-
clared success, and also reported con-
corning the recent boxing program at
Fort Washington. The post voiced It's
unanimous support of Comrade William
Winslade for continuous duty assign
ment as the natiL al v. r. w. bugler
in recognition of his artistry as a must
clan and his past conscientious service.
Plans are progressive for holding an
other public ". F. w. installation cere-
mony in october, similar to the one
conducted last Fall at the National
Press Club. Among the many visitors
at the meeting were Comdr. Helse OF
Potomac Post, Comdr. Templeton OF
Perry Ship Post and Seam Squirrel
william Cayanaugh of the Coolies.
Front Line Post Auxiliary at its meet
ing last Monday planned a visit tQ the
patients of Naval Hospital for last FIJI
day evening, when cigarettes, smoking
tobacco. magazines, ETC., were d1strib-
uted among the patients OF WARD II.
report on the outing given to the as
abled veterans in the Washington Gov
eminent hospitals at the Berwyn estate
of DR.. Turner last Sunday was READ ny
Mrs. Edith Dan Breeder.
The annual veterans outing OF the
District of Columbia Department, V. +.
w. was held last Sunday afternoon at
the country estate of DR.. and Mrs.
turner at BerWyn Heights, Md. the
department. in conjunction with suoor-
dinate unit posts, entertained petWeen
375 and 400 of their disabled DuouleS
who are now patients in local hospitals:
Music for the occasion was furnished
bv the overseas Band. Comrades Law
legs of Federal Post, L.eiSler of Potomac
Post and Heilley Of Columbia Post were
in charge of refreshments. MRS. Laura
Damn and Comrade John j. Allen OF
National Capital Post arranged the
Transportation. The Ambassador TITO,
composed of William Capps, William
Zietler and Leo Gerald OHalre, en-
tertained. Comrade Warren OF Potomac
Post with the assistance OF Comrades
Bonner and Krohel, accomplished
policing of the grounds aIter
the outing. Comdr. Heise OF Potomac
post and Committee Chairman Frank
DAILY did creditable work. Mrs. Heise'
with several auxiliary members, con-
tributed largely to the success OF the
outing. Department Comdr. William l..
Thomas was in direct charge OF the
arrangements for the outing.
National Capital Post. No. 127, held
its regular meeting August 20, with
Comdr. Clements presiding. Owing 10
the illness of a member OF his family,
Adit. Shomette was unable to attend,
and his office was occupied by Cofnraoe
THOMAS w. Moore, who served with
the 18th Infantry during the Philippine
was elected to membership.
Past Department Comdr. Miller, Comdr.
Golden of Equality Walter Reed Post
and Comdr. Hooley OF Front Line FoSt
made short addresses. In order that all
present might enjoy the birthday ami
versary party of the Ladies Auxiliary,
the business session was terminated
early.
National Capital Auxiliary at the close
of its regular meeting August 20 cele-
brated its eleventh birthday annlVer-
sary. The feature of the occasion was
the presentation of a handmade en-
broidered American flag to the auXill-
ary by Mrs. Rosalina Morana and
banner by Department Senior vice
Comdr. Hollingswcrth in behalf OF COM
rade McClinchy Both flag and banner
were accepted by Mrs. Louise II. Hof1-
man, At the presentation OF the colors
THE Star Spangled Banner was sung
by Mrs. Ethel Fowler OF Potomac Fost
Auxiliary, accompanied by Miss Mar
Earet Keefe. The new nag and banner