Evening star., 1934-11-25

same eager readiness and equal full
ness of fidelity 1t Is the delicate ear
trump through which alike nations
and isolated individuals whisper their
joys and their sorrows. their convic-
tions and their sympathies to all who
listen for their coming"
Complaints are to the effect that
the thought Is confused and inaccu-
rate, the metaphors hopelessly mixed.
The postal service. for example, is not
delicate ear trump" Perhaps the
author may have been thinking Of
radio. His symbolism suggests as
much.
Stamp collectors In the New Jersey
State Prison are organized in q So
ciety known as the Philatelic Five.
There are 81 members, and readers
who wish to aid their efforts to "carry
on" despite difficulties may write to
George C. Poeppel, president, Drawer
N, Trenton, N. J.
The National Federation of Stamp
Clubs has Endorsed The Stars position
/ In the flrst-day sales controversy, rec.
ommending that all new stamps be
given premier release in Washington
and in such other towns as the Post
master General shall designate. With
| this announcement of the results Of
the poll. the debate should end. It
marks the final and complete discom-
future of those who tried to rob the
Nations Capital of its place in the
sun.
Gerard Ten Eyck Beeckman has
completed the first year Of his work
as stamp editor of the c. C. c.
weekly, Happy Days, and as sponsor
Of the philatelic clubs of the C. C. c.
service. He has distributed more
than a million stamps and many hun
dreds OF catalogues, magazines and
other philatelic literature. The work
has been commended by Secretary Of
the Interior Harold L. Ickes and other
officials.
Yesterday was the 150th anniversary
OF the birth of Gen. Zachary Taylor,
twelfth President of the United States.
Had it been desired to pay him phila-
/ OClAC 41OAldSC, NONculDCT q, 1SO9s
would have been an appropriate occa-
| sion.
Gloria Perkins, the 11-year- vio-
/ linist who is to be soloist with the Ma.
tional Symphony Orchestra at Con.
stitution Hall this afternoon, is first.
day cover collector.
The new International Philatelic
Exchange Union should not be con-
fused with the International Philatelio
Union, London, founded in 1881.
There Is no connection between the
two organizations. and their respective
purposes are in no way similar.
The American Philatelic Society
1885 Convention Committee met at
the Hotel Carlton Monday evening
last for further discussion of plans
for the gathering and exhibition Of
next August. 1t was decided to re-
quest members of the Washington
Philatelic Society to submit sugges-
tions for a bourse to be held during
the period of the convention.
The Washington Stamp Club Of
the Air will have a broadcast meet
ing from Station VOL. Tuesday eve
ming at GAS, when Albert F. Kunze,
leader. will discuss the stamps Of the
Canal Zone A supplementary pro-
gram for Juniors will be given Friday
afternoon at 2:l5.
Third Assistant Postmaster General
| Clinton B. Eilenberger will be the
guest Of honor and principal speaker
at a meeting of the Collectors Club,
Branch 5. Society of Philatelic Amer
leans at the Thomson School, Twelfth
street. Tuesday evening at 8. Visitors
welcome.
The Central High School Stamp
Club will meet Wednesday afternoon
at the Office of Mrs. Catherine L.
Manning. philatelic curator. Smith
sonian Institution. Miss Helen Bloc
dorm, president. has announced the
election of Philip Simms Warren as
an honorary member Of the society.
The Washington Philatelic Society
will meet at the Hotel Carlton, Six
teenth and K streets, Wednesday eve
ming at g. Members of the Revenue
Service Philatelists will attend in a
body and will exhibit selected stamps
from their collections. E. Taylor Pap
son will speak on General Collect
ing"
An added feature will be showing
Of poster labels, including particularly
| thoeo {Se,,ad In, royp action uyifh CT q mr.,
conventions Members are requested
to bring with them any interesting
specimens they may have.
The public is invited TO attend.