Evening star., 1938-03-29
NATIVES SOCIETY
HONORS FLEMING
Certificate to Be Awarded
for Outstanding Civic and
Public Service.

Robert v. Fleming, president Of
Riggs National Bank, last night was
named by the Society Of Natives Of
the District Of Columbia to receive
its certificate of award for the most
outstanding civic and public service
rendered by a native Washingtonian
during 1887"
The society, meeting in the WASH
ington Club, voted unanimously for
Mr.. Fleming when his name was pre-
sented by q committee named by the
society to select the person to receive
the certificate. The committees re-
port was made by Fred A. Emery. one
Of the committee members, in the alb
sence of John Clagett Proctor, the
committee chairman. Other members
Of the committee are Jesse c. Suter,
Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle and Mrs.
Anna E. Hendley.
The certificate is to be presented to
Mr.. Fleming at the society's annual
banquet the evening of April IS in
the Mayflower Hotel.
Activities Outlined.
In presenting Mr.. Fleming's name,
the committee submitted biographical
data, outlining his many activities and
connections with various organizations
and enterprises, particularly during
1887. Among few of his connections
mentioned were those of life trustee
and director OF the National Geo.
graphic Society, life trustee and direc-
tor Of the, Corcoran Gallery Of Art.
treasurer Of the National Symphony
Orchestra, trustee of the National
Training School for Boys. treasurer
and director Of the United States
Chamber Of Commerce. trustee and
chairman OF the board of George
Washington University. trustee Of the
Washington Community Chest. men,
ber Of the Advisory Loan Committee
Of the Reconstruction Finance Corp,
a trustee Of the National Foundation
for Fighting Infantile Paralysis and
treasurer of the Washington Commit
tee for the Presidents Birthday Ball.
Judge Nathan Cayton of the Munich
pal Court, in an address before the So
ciety, praised many phases of the
Small Claims and Cancellation Court.
provided for by Congress and sched-
uled to open here next Monday-to
handle cases involving sums up to $50
Under the new court. Judge Cayton
said, the trial of small cases will be
reduced to simple and practical SCI
ence. Justice will be brought closer to
the people, and especially to the people
who need It,"
Secretary Resigns.
Miss Emma A. Bright, for IS years
recording secretary Of the society, re-
signed at last nights meeting, ex-
planning she wished ito retire from ac-
tive duties" The Executive Commit
tee was authorized to decide upon a
suitable means Of expressing the ap-
probation of the society for her long
service William E. Richardson, the
society's president. is to name her sue
cessor pending the annual election of
officers
Several vocal numbers were sung by
Miss Carolyn Schultz, accompanied by
Mrs A. F. Williams.
DR.. ]. Lawn Thompson was elected
a iew member of the society Miss
Mildred E. Reeves, who recently be-
came 4 member, was introduced at the
meeting by Mr.. Emery, who recalled
that she had made the speech at the
last Republican National Convention
in favor Of national representation for
the District.
Chairmen Named.
Committee chairmen for the annual
dinner were named by the president,
Mr.. Richardson, as follows:
Judge Gus A. Schuldt. general chair
man; Mrs. Watson v. Shelton, chair
man of the Dinner Committee; Louis
J. Bowdler, decorations; Mr.. Emery,
Committee on Invited Guests; Mr..
Suter, program. and Mrs. w. E. Rich
ardson, Reception Committee.
A Refreshments Committee for last
nights meeting consisted of Mrs. Will
liam L. Broaddus. chairman; Mrs. w.
Stuart Hodge. Mrs. Charles Eisinger,
Mrs. L. B. Sudwarth and Mrs. Helen
Skinner.