Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-06-02

Arrangements are being completed
for the annual encampment Of the
District Of Columbia Department, Vet
Grams Of Foreign Wars, which will con-
vene June "a for a three-day session
Oscar G. Jones, chairman of the
Convention Committee. in co-opera-
ton with a committee representing
the Southeast Business Mems Associa-
ton, which is sponsoring the encamp-
ment. Is working out the Anal
program.
A feature will be O spectacular
parade on the opening night, in con-
nection with which the Fleet Marine
Corps Reserve Battalion will partici-
pate. Maj. Harvey Miller win head
the Fleet Reserve organization.
Other organizations that will par
ticipate in the parade line include
Southeast Business Mems A8ocia-
ton, Fort Stevens Post Drum Corps,
Elks Band. James Rheese Europe Drum
Corps and Auxiliary Drum Corps,
washington Gas Company Band, Ma
tional Training School Band, Advance
Post Drum and Bugle Corps, Overseas
Military Band. Drum and Bugle Corps,
under the command of Capt. Alvin
I. Lorig; Headquarters Detachment of
the United States Army, National
Guard, United States Marines. United
States Coast Guard Detachment. Boy
Scout Drum and Bugle Corps. Detach-
ment from the United States Navy
Yard. District Of Columbia Depart
ment Fire and Police Drum and Bugle
Corps, Military Order Of the Coolies,
civic organizations with beautiful
floats, besides many other patriotic
units.
Admiral Robert Z. Peary Ship will
have an outing next Friday, leaving
aboard the steamer Potomac.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to United
States Treasury Post 2400 met last
week at the Soldiers, Sailors and
Marine Club. President Ethel Ridge
way presiding. One candidate was
admitted to membership. Delegates
were elected as follows: Eola Wright
and Ethel Denton: alternates. Ruth
Van Allen and Josephine Wright.
Washington Post met last Monday
evening at the club rooms over
Duffey's Sea Grill, with Comdr. Boehm
presiding.
George F. Cline and Willard Doss
were initiated. Philip r. higgins,
department Judge advocate. spoke on
the constitutionality of New Deal
legislation. The Buddy Poppy Com
rnittee reported II had disposed Of
Washington Posts quota of 5000
buddy peoples After the business
session a social get-together was held.
which featured drill by the Sons
Of Veterans Unit. under the command
Of Capt. Roy Keesee. Refreshments
were served.
The Office of the chief of field ar
tillery, United States Army. presented
a World War action picture to the
post to be added to the posts collec-
ton of war mementos on display at
its club rooms.
Memorial services for departed COM
rades were held last Saturday evening
by Federal Post, NO 824, and Auxiliary
at the Thomas Circle Club, 1896
Massachusetts, avenue. Chaplain John
G. Strobel presided. Daniel E. Camp
bell, past department commander Of
the District of Columbia Department,
made q memorial address. Other ad-
dresses were made by Comdr. Nichka,
Senior Vice Comdr. MCGOWAN and
Acting Junior Vice Comdr. williams.
Ray Chick, with Mrs. Ray Chick ct
the piano, sang. TAPS" a played by
Stan Sergt. Frank witehy Of the Ord
Cavalry, Fort Myer. who had the
honor of playing the same call ut the
burial Of the Unknown Soldier ut Ar
ington Cemetery.
Greetings on behalf Of her post
were extended by Mrs. Edythe Pier
son, president Of the Ladies Auxiliary
Of Kanadac County Post, No. 1855.
Mora, Minn- who was . guest at the
memorial services.
A program Of entertainment, with
william Marshall as master Of cere-
monies, followed the memorial serv-
ices. Refreshments were served by
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of Federal Post.
The next meeting Of the post will
be held ct the Thomas Circle Club