Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-24

~ Oa&S - eoatAty. ~ was buS utot ecc-
sion following the Summer vacation,
and was made interesting by the reports
OF tne pilgrimage mothers who have
just returned from France. Mrs. Cath
crime Fltzsimmons, member from Kan
saS City, MO-, accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. West, spent several days
as the guests Of Mrs. Seibold while en-
route home, and q reception was held
IN her honor which many Of the WASH
lngoon Mothers attended. Mrs. Fitz-
simmons 10 distinguished as being the
mother Of the first American officer TO
fall IN France, and the service Of this
nero u memorialized by having the
General Army Hospital In Denver bear
his name, namely, the F'itzsimmons
General Hospital. Both Of these ladies
made note OF every interesting incident
throughout the trip, as did most of the
Mothers. On being asked with what
the cemeteries, Mrs. Fitzsimmons
promptly answered: "The inscription
over the grave Of each unknown" It
reads: Here rests in honored glory the
body OF an American soldier known but
Another member. Mrs. William L.
Meeks OF 1882 Potomac street related
her experiences and described in detail
tne elaborate plans OF the Government
other than praise was expressed for the
escort officers who carried out the well
planned arrangements of the War De-
partment and the steamship lines for
the comfort and welfare Of the travellers
throughout the trip.
Two priced medals, one from the Coy
eminent and one from the steamship
lines, Will ever be treasured by the re-
cipients. On arriving at the cemetery
wnere her son was inferred each mother
was given q memorial wreath tosplace
on the grave, and as she did so q picture
was taken and given to her to identity
the spot.
At each Of the American cemeteries
hostess houses had been built. where
attendants looked after the comfort of
the visitors. In Paris, as In New York,
tney were installed in the most luxliri.
Gus noteS and auto transportation pro-
vided for sightseeing drives.
The organization was represented at
the civic celebration of July 4 at the
George Washington Monument, at the
annual Flag day ceremonies of the
ORDER OF Elks, at the Fort Myer review
OF the g. M. 7. c., the annual conven-
ton OF the District Of Columbia De-
partment Of the American Legion, and
the president, Mrs. George Gordon Sci
bold, Will be an honored guest of the
veterans OF Foreign Wars at the en-
campment In Baltimore beginning Au-
gust 81.
A vote Of thanks and appreciation
was rendered Mrs. Roberta Z. Jacobs
Tor the gift Of portable typewriter,
much needed by the officers, and like
wise Mrs. Mary J. Bates of the jackson
(Mich) Unit came In for expressions
OF gratitude for the gift of q comfy
aIgnan, Knit by her own hands, which
she requested be sent some wheel-chair
patient at Walter Reed Some morning
porch parties win be held before the
cold weather sets in, when the members
Will get together and knit more of these
highly acceptable gifts for the disabled
boys in the hospitals.
The appointment Of Brig. Gen. Ben
II. Fuller as commandant of the Marine
Corps gave much satisfaction to the
Mothers, he being Gold Star Father
ana Mrs. Fuller being member Of the
order.
The first regular meeting OF the Fail
season will be held on Tuesday. Sep
tember 16, and preceding it at 6 pm. a
get-together dinner will be enjoyed by
ton Hotel.
Mrs. E. 8. Bruce and Mrs. d. Barber
were appointed joint chairmen to ar
range Tor this dinner. Mrs. George w.
11ippS was CHOSEN as general chairman
Tor benefit to be held In early FAN.
Resolutions of sympathy for the fam
lily OF the late Representative Florian
Lampert, whose widow Is q member of
the organization, were engrossed upon
the records. Several applications for
membership were received and will be
acted upon ut the regular meeting.
The Montgomery County Democratic
Law Enforcement Clubs will hold their
semi meeting on August 90, at
8 pm, at the Montgomery County
Building, Bethesda, Md. The president.
Miss Byrd Belt, viii preside. The speak
er will be Mrs. Jesse w. Nicholson.
Among the subjects to be discussed
will be the following:
Are you satisfied with the returns you
are receiving for the taxes you pay In
the county?
Do you think we should have change
Of county officials after the recent dis
closures charging mismanagement, ex.
travagance and inefficiency by those
serving US at present?
Are you satisfied with the service you
are getting from the washington SAM
tary and Suburban Commission for
which you are paying 5o-year tax?
All candidates are invited to the
meeting, as well as interested voters and
taxpayers. New residents in Montgom-
cry County, whether voters or not, are
cordially invited to attend.
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