Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-07

much the remaining quota for each of
the three units of the campaign.
Not DOwn-Hearted.
Are we own-hearted?" some one
shouted over the din last night after
the deficit had been reported.
moi" came back a laundering reply.
Let's at 'em again." another voice
shouted.
In this typical American spirit which
admits no defeat in repulse. the Chest
army rallied its forces to press on again
and finish the job.
Oi course, there was disappointment,
from Chairman Poole down to the
DUCK pr1vates" in the rear ranks, but
the determination to carry on dispelled
any doubt as to the eventual outcome
by Monday night.
There were cheers for every executive
OF the campaign and cheers also for
the individual division leaders of the
metropolitan Unit as they reported on
their days work. The biggest ovation
came when Division No. s. of which
James B. Evans, Mrs. Charles A. Gold
smith and w. G. Hanson are co-chair-
men, reported $18,845.28 in new con-
trlbutions, a record for the unit during
the campaign.
Mrs. Sidney F. Taliaferro. wife of
Commissioner Taliaferro and one of the
leading workers Of the whole campaign,
also came in for special distinction.
More Than Last Year.
Frederic A. Delano, president of the
Chest, declared that even If the cam
paign didn't go over the top, "the inter-
eSting thing is that we actually raised
100000 more than we did last year."
In expressing his appreciation for the
splendid spirit shown by the 4,500
volunteer workers, Mr.. Delano said it
was tribute to the Chest that Ii addi-
tional agencies sought af6liation with
1t this year.
Brief addresses were made by the
campaign and each voiced confidence
that the drive would result in "vic-
tory" dinner Monday evening.
Col. Guy v. Henry, commanding
officer of the troops in the District of
Columbia, representing the Army, and
Gen. Charles A. Summerall, chief of
staff, declared that the Army is deeply
interested in the Community Chest. I'VE
hope next year." he added, ITO increase
the donation made this year through
the military carnival"
Commissioner Taliaferro, one of the
honor guests, praised the work of the
Chest, saying its influence has done
more good for Washington than any,
thing else. II am sure If you don't go
over the top tonight, success will attend
your efforts later" he said.
Additional Speakers.
Others who were called upon for talks
and reports were Francis v. Thomson,
director of the Boys Club and a vice
chairman Of the Group Solicitation
Unit. who leaves Washington today for
his new job as director of the Union
League Boys Club in Chicago, and
William r. Ham, president of the WASH
1ngton Railway & Electric Co., who said
the employees of the car company and
the Potomac Electric Power Co. had
contributed $16,762 toward the Chest
funds in 2,219 gifts. Joseph P. Tumulty,
former secretary to the late President
woodrow Wilson, declared the Chest
leaves by-product in movement that
combines all races, creeds and interests.
Reports were received from the fol-
lowing Chest officers: G. Melvin Sharpe,
chairman of the publicity committee;
Corcoran Thorn, chairman Of the
budget committee; Raymond Marx,
chairman of the auditing committee:
William G. Sullivan, chairman of the
speakers unit; Mrs. John Jay O'Connor,
chairman Of the information unit, and
Austin s. Imirie, chairman of the
quota division committee.
Mr.. Sharpe thanked the newspapers,
radio companies, theater managers and
other agencies Of publicity for their CO.
operation in the campaign.
AT the conclusion of these reports,
Chairman Poole stated that the meeting
would get down to the business of re-
porting additional subscriptions and
called upon the chairmen of the three
soliciting units.
Contributions Reported.
Contributions received by the Metro
politan Unit were reported last night
as follows:
Region l, Of which Simon Lyon is
chairman: Division /. Arthur Adelman,
$1,647,62. Division 2. Lee D. Latimer,
$5,706.50. Division 3. Graham H.