Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1924, Page 34

THE SUNDAY STAR, W.AéHTNGTO‘N. D. U. DECEMBER 2T, 1921_PART T~ Sarah Frankln current meeting with X Lee cker, who hud ‘or sistant hostesses Mrs. A. Doniphan and Miss Merchant. Miss Alexander, regent. presided. Each member brought Christmas remembrance for the chap. ter's scholarship pupil at the Ridge Industrial hool und leful and pretty gifts we along with the chapter's b for the mountain girl Mrs Marrison, historlan, read a paper on “Historic Pllgrimages to Willi burg and yorktown.”" he Husme: session was followed by a social ne Chapter held it ms ar Wendell Wolf De- comber mee the home of Mrs Bell in Clev Bell, her MeCro Mr and the Misses Church as host Tha regen Wolfa, that the various been paid for the year. These incl a scholarship at the Matthew Scote. Jr., School in Phelp sixth of tho sa Americanizatic Manual for Crittenton H. Protective Association, Friendship House, librar at Memorial Continental Hall and stu- dent loan fund Mrs. Alexander Ham ilton Bell, the warmly received Chapter held its Tuesday ng Alexander Hamilton land Park, with Mrs (Miss Purcell), Mrs Morgan. Mrs. Watson und Frances announced contributions to presid Island Florenc curd pa Roosevelt and astivities of progressing Hotel other were Luke reported the S favorably. Miss #0 reported the meeting of the last State executive. Mrs. Clara A. Stine was appointed chairman of the committee on Americanization ylce Miss Barnes, who had found it {mpossible to atfend the committee meetings. The regent announced th a paper by Miss Luke on “The His- tory of the Adoption of the Consti- tution” was in this year's reciprocity list of papers furnished by the Di trict of Columbfa. It was voted rake a table the card party the benefit of the District Chapter House to be held January 19. The program cc of songs by Mr The 2ector to at for sisted time Representative Washington the Albert Johns B Pluribus Un third annual meeting 1916 Se Jrs. H H W Johnson Ada Guitner were hostesses. As part of the routine ness of the meeting a contr ion was made to E Island, and Miss Ella L. Dorsey sp Wakefield.” upter held its December 11 at eet, the regent, Grove, presiding. Mrs Gamble, M Herbert Rex Miss Urllla Guitner and Mis: the even Keystone Chapter held its December | meeting Saturday YVice regent, Mrs. Harry lda J. Kinsell, r chapter vote District rc at the home of the J. Green. Mrs. presided. ] tribute to D A. R. Hall, nericanization work in the trict and a box to be > Island. Mrs. Gargess, the guest of the evening, za about the Chapter House str A social hour followed Miller, Mrs. Green and Miss were hostesses. the the Dis- ase Corporation, ancis E. St The Chapter H which Mrs. F' president, will have a dance party at Ward Park Hotel on the evening of January 19, 8$:30 o'clock The oflicers of th rporation as follows: President, Mrs. F. A first vice president, Mrs. second vice president Alfred B. Garges: recording secreta Mrs. W. B. Douglass; corresponding ecretary, Mrs. James M. Webb; treas- irer, Mrs. Gertrude W. Moser; coun- sel, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey These, with t following director: form the board of trustees: Mrs. Wi liam B. Hardy, Mrs. James E. Mul- care, Mrs O. Appleman, Mrs. John M. Beaver: Catherine E. Nagle and Mrs. Rob Roy McKahar Mrs. Alfred B. rman lsaac We are st Garges will be gen- will be assisted by who will serve as e chairman of the dance, and on the committee with Mrs. Weil will be the following: Mrs. Harry B. #s, Mrs. C. E. Nagle, Miss Helen man, Mrs. Rob Roy McKahan, Mrs. Frank Morrison, Mrs. Lisle Lips- ©omb, Mrs. W. F. Hamberger, Miss Cary Peachy, Mrs. C. C. Ammerman, Mrs. Robert’ W. Morse, Miss Aline Solomons, Mrs. John B. Hammond and Mrs. David D. Caldwell Major and Mrs. O. C. Luxford will be in charge of the floor committee. Mrs. J. C. Pritchard will be cha man of the card party with Mrs. Wil- 1 in charge of prizes Moser in charge ces Gutelius | in charge of music. and Mrs. Grac Porter Hopkins and Mrs. ¥ C. Oberholser in charge of publicity The Army snd Navy Chapter met December $; at the Colonial Dames’ Club. Mrs. Walter A. Bloedorn was the hostess for the afiernoon, with 46 members present. The drawing room of the club was bright with its beautiful Christmas tree and deco- rations in front of its windows at the back of the Owing to a crowded program ahead the recommendations of the board of management were accepted and adopted as a whole as follows: A scholarship of $100. a glft by bequest of Mrs. William Giblin was ordered ziven to Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn., through the Daughters of the American Revolution, as a scholarship tol be known as the Mgmorial Scholarship”; gifts were also made 1o the Daughters of the American Revolution students’ loan fund, Caroline Scott Harrison memor- fal, Philippine scholarship fund, the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion industrial school at Tamassee, C.; the Martha Berry School, Rome, Gd: Lincoln Memorial Universit Pifie Mountain Settlement, the Ell Island fund, the requested 25 cen velf capita to the Immigration manual tog the Kenmore Association and Whkefleld National Memorial Associa- tigh. Mrs. William L. Carter, the chap. teF's registrar, reported the following cafididates for membership: Mrs. John A flundeen, Miss Rebecca Miller, Mre. Whlliam H. Richardson, Mrs. Carl A Whidmann, Mrs. Maud Stanton West- erfl and Mrs. Alfred Aloe, who were Voted into active membership. Th makes the chapter roil number members, more than half of whom are scattered over the face of the earth, in China. Japan, the Philip- plfles, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Pan- South America, Burope and v States of the Union. The roster gws that the sun is always shining n some member of the Daughters the American Revolution of this pter in some part of the world. e resignation of Mrs. Isobel Hill, has been deeply interested in the jericanization work, having been dered because of removal from the ecity, Mrs. F. G. Kalk was appointed to “carry-on” the chapter's part in this fine District work. The chairman of the last rummage sale, Mrs. Carter, made her final re- port, showing a splendid return from the three days’ rummage sale at Eighteenth and L streets northwest and there was a genaral feeling in the chapter that another sale should be Plnnnrd for the early Spring because M of tickets at | Knapp | Laura | g's | of | and card | Miss Helen Harman, Mrs. | Kathleen Giblin | ) these sales have been three-fold in usefulness: they help the donors dis- pose of things them and in their way; the aese useless {things useful to those who are in need of them and they swell the chapter's | treasury, and still further it helps patriotic enterprise, engenders and stimulates thrift, is good discipline | und constructive usefulness and. per- sonal service with gratifying results other than the money compensation. | At the close of the business meeting | Commissioner General aof Immigra- | tion William W. Husband gave the | chapter an address upon the work of his department among the immi | grants coming into our country. After the r busi s eting Mrs. Bloedorn a reception for the chapter. « Thomas Welles Society, C. A. R. J. P. Saffold and Mrs. O. L. Cox vere hostesses for the Junlor Society, C. afternoon Mary fackall presided. The mem- ought gifts for the Christmas n orphan in which-the mem- particularly interested Booth gave an interpre- tive dance, Harry Ragland and Vir- |ginia Sutfon rendered piano num- bers, and Miss Katherine Hawley read a story of Revolutionary days. The senlor branch met at the Powell Community Center ing, president, was in charge. den was recelved by read an rion Wells piano uu A letter ng was read from the R. president, Mrs. F are Margaret m | nk dell | Continental Chapter was entertained Monday evening at its December | meeting by Mrs. J. McDonald Stewart, and had for Mrs. John W 3 t, and Mrs. and former members. A member, Mrs. B. M ntroduced to the chapter, two new The regent, presided, guests s Chenow h, | new | Coon, was and the names of re accepted. W. Durha rs responded to roll call. Chair- ntertain nt committee, Whyte, announced n: recent card party. he chapter will contribute to the District Chapter House fund, the Im- migra Manunal and to many benefici vities of the organi- zation Fisher, his- torian on a visit to four near Fred cks- burg. avers was intro- duced, and members not to forget th h rict room in Continental Hall refurnishing Chenoweth spoke briefly and hostess was assisted by mack, Miss Meek, Mrs. S table decorations w istmas colors. man | b ury a Miss read needs The State Historl, recently corresp: asked Committee met al Hall. The etary, Mrs. Cole lete list of chapter ieir correct addresses to Dr. Burke, at Forge, thanking him for the id services given on District of day, July 4, 1924 aris, chairman of the historic proc committee, e present, but notified present, through Mrs. Wheat lists of papers are now avail em. e ¥ time - showed the committee taken on her trip West, of e bust of Lincoln in Oakland which marks the end of Old ails road. The State historian was authorized | to purchase suitable stationery for | use of the State historical committee those | 1ocated at Truxton Circle. near Flor- SILK NECKTIE WITH EVERY A new dreds of CREDIT members | other | - | rege and pa- | In speaking of the boundary stone —_— ida avenue and Q street, Mrx. Barber said that 40gvears ago Florida avenue was the boundary line of the City of Washington. K street was made broad for use as a military road for protection of the city. District of Columbia was originally laid out 10 miles square. On account of other duties, Mrs. Leary and Mrz. Culver are unable to take the dutles as vice chairmen. NMrs. Wheat appointed Mrs. Barnard Lane to assist Mrs. Farls and Mrs. H. H. Thompson o assist Mrs. West. Mrs. D. W. Glassie re lent paper, entitled S ten by Miss Ada Boyd The Emfly Nelson Chapter met for the December meeting at the home of Mrs. Adelbert Christy, 2023 Rosemont P diey, Marsh and Mrs. Hedge hostesses. Mrs. Francls regent of the chapter, Miss Mattingly, a new was present rious D. A. R. activities were discussed at length, and the chapter j voted a contribution for carrying om the work at Ellis Island. A series of card parties are being &l n, the next one to be at the tional Women's Party headquarters, in charge of Mrs. Helen Rapley. Mrs. Malone, and Mrs. Westcott were guests of the evening. Troop 20, Miss Nan Surface, acting captain; Betty Cameron, scribe. held its meeting December 12 at the Cleve- land Park Congregatianal Church. At the business meeting plans for sing- ing carols on Christmus eve were more fully discussed. The troop will meet at the church at 4:45 o'clock and go through the wneighborhood singing carols_to shut-ims and aged people. The girls were urged to bring lanterns or fashiights. Later in the evening Mms. Durand was welcomed by the girfy with a “2-4-6-8" Mrs. Durand was the cap- tain of the troop for several years, but owing to 111 health was férced to give up active work, much to Yhe re- gret of all the girls. With the tAoop in horseshoe formation, Mrs. Durand pre- sented tenderfoot pins to Mary Rrown and Isabel Clancarelll. Dorothy Kieler received her second class badge. ENery one then sat down and practiced sinyinT Christmas carols under the leadership excel- cember meeting with the regent, M Lilllan Chenoweth, with Mrs. Estel Miller and the Misses Vance an. Martha Thornton assisting hostesses. The chapter voted to pay the 25 cents per capita for the Immigrants’ Man- ual, and many articles were brought for the box to be sent for Eilis Is- land, A donation was made for the Christmas entertainment for the boys at Walter Reed. One new member, Mrs. Helen Engle, was admitted through transfer, bringing up the membership to 56. Miss Fox, a non- resident member, present and re- newed old acquaintances. At the con- clusion of business, Senator J Thomas Heflin of Alabama told some of the dialect storfes for which h is famous. A quartet, composed of rs. Sawyer of New York, Miss Chenoweth, Dr. Clark and Francis Heartsill, with Miss Balley at the piano, rendered a program of Christ- mas music. A buffet supper was served in the soft glow of the lights from a Christmas tree which adorned the center of the room. Among the Buests present were: Mrs. Courts regent of Eleanor Wiison Chapter; Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Goldsborough of New York, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Price, Miss Moore, Mrs. Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Clark, Miss Laura C Miss Roseman. The American Liberty Chapter was entertained at {ts December meeting by the regent, Mrs. Richard B. Owen, 1718 Lanier place. The regent an- nounced the iliness of Edgar Allan of | Richmond, Va., the son of the founder of the chapter. and also, the death of a brother of Mrs. Fleetwood, a mem- ber. The secretary was instructed to write letters of sympathy The re- gent told what had been decided in regard to the refurnishing of the Dis- trict room at Continental Hall. Dif- | ferent articies of furniture were dis- cussed as a gift from the chapter. The officers’ reports showed thrifty work, which had been accomplished and the chapter members showed their appre- ciation by applause and a rising vote of thanks. Mrs. Thomson reported that Mrs. Longee, a former member, who now lives In San Dlego, Calff., would glve valuable antiques to the Continental Hall museur through the American Liberty Chapter. Substan- al donations were made to the State tudents’ fund, the chapter students’ d, the Americanization school, the mmigrants' Manual, the city oppor- tunity fund and a needy family in North Carolina. Mrs. Ridgely the vice regent, reported having assisted )ss drive. The treasurer was instructe all national dues. registrar reported lications pending. | entertained with vocal Mrs. F. C. Stew- ard, one of its membe ompanied by Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham on the | piano. The regent presented each | member with a_small historical book | {of “Old New York as a Christmas | card. A vote of thanks was given the t for the gifts and her most effi- | clent work. | Mrs. Ridgely and Mrs. Steward pre- sided at the tea table. The Potomac Chapter.—Mrs Drury Conway Ludlow, regent, held its De- cember dnesday evening | with 3 E. Britton | After the ot Amittees | were heard. work was mapped out | for the coming year, and the ways |and means of wplishing same | were discussed was decided to ake the January meeting a “show- " 50 as to obtain materials for the box to be to Ellis Island. The regent had a list of news items | of different friends, belonging to both this and other chapters, which was very interesting to all present, | |and a pleasant social hour resulted. |So many chapter members were ab- | { sent from the city that it was decided | !m write them Christmas greeting: |and to send the sick members in to potted plants to cheer them through \me holidays. Manor House Chapter held its De- 1t A HANDSOME DRESSEDTALK- INGDOLL WITH [] EACH PUR CHASE OF $10 or over. ‘GIRL SCOUTS of Mrs. Durand until it was time for taps. The girls who were in Division B last year are sending Christmas greetings to Miss Maud Preece, their former leader, who is now in Geneva, Swit- zerland. Troop 28, Mrs. Alexander, captain; Marian Falirley, scribe. The girls of the troop held their regular meeting Friday night. They planned for a bazaar amd tea, which was held at Miss Webb's apartment, at Fontanet Courts. The affair was a complete #uccess, und the money earned is to be given for the help of a poor family Treop 28, Miss Evelina Gleaves, cap- tain; Eloise Darnellle, scribe, held its meeting at St. Margaret's Church De- cember 11. When they first arrived the girls played a 10-minute game. Capt. Gleaves selected a scribe and called patrols to corners, when dues were collected and attendance checked up. After that the girls of 14 years and over took part of their firs class test, while others took signaling and tenderfoot work. Afbout 4:30 o'clock the troop formed a horseshoe ring and sang “"Scout Spirit.” A court ©f honor was held and the troop dis- missed. The meeting of Troop 29 was held Dacember 15 at the Cooke School Shirley Graff was chalrman. Three new members attended. A report was glvem by the secretary and treasurer. Two of the girls are working on se. ond-alass work. The troop now has 22 mambers. Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the girls of Troop 31 met at the Good Shepherd Church and made scrap- books for the children of the hospital They also decided to glve a toy, an orange or apple for some poor chil- dren. Elsie Burch is secretary of the troop. The regular meeting of Troop 12, Miss Adah Bagby, captain; Marfon MacDona scribe, was held at Cal- vary M. Church December 12, with 20 girls present. After the formal meeting the girls took the tenderfoot test. After finishing they partici- pated in a story of a girl scout and her friend who did many good turns by their knowledge of knots. Sev- eral letters of the Morse code In sig- naling were taught, and then the girls had a race to find different parts of a bird picture. Patrol 1 won. The meeting was closed with taps and a prayer. Owing to the iliness of the captain, the meeting of Pine Cone Troop, 34, was held at her home instead of at they church hail December 11. The girls worked on Christmas tree deco- rations for some less fortunate chil- dren. Other plans were discussed. Some of the girls worked on the na- ture part of the second-class test. Mary Foley passed part of her ten- derfoot test. A court of honor was held and the point system begun. It was decided that the next meeting of the troop will be held at the home of Capt. Lawrence. Troop 42, Mrs. Conrad H. Young, captain: Dorothy Lundell, scribe, held its regular meeting December 15 at the Presbyterian Church at Chevy Chase circle. The girls were glad to welcome back the captain, who was i1l and unable to attend the last meeting. A trggp recently formed in Bethesda, under the leadership of Mrs. Peters, visited this meeting of Troop 42, The next meeting will be held January 5. PLANé SCIE!TIFIC TRIP. Towa U. Professor to Explore Mex- ican Areas. Special Dispatch to The Star. TOWA CITY, lIowa, December 20.— Prof. Homer R. Dill, director of the Vertebras Museum of the University of Towa, expected to leave soon for Mexico for an exploration of the West coast. He says it is the richest field for rare birds, fishes, animals and reptiles he has found in all his travels over the entire world Ernest Brown of this city, who financed a previous expedition, and his son, Robert Brown, a graduate of the University of Towa, probably will accompany Prof. Dill on his trip. On a visit last year they obtained eight canks and cases of fish and bird speci- mens, bringing the university collec- tion to one of the finest in the coun- try. e The first law school fn America was opened In Philadelphia in 1790, “Homefurnishers Since 1860 Courtesy and Service A Whole Compare Our Values Store Full . of Appropriate Gifts on Easy Payment Terms 25 LONDON BROKERS’ DIP . PRIZES QUITE VARIED Awards of Christmas Chance Game = Run From Motors to Free Shave. Correspondence of The Sta World LONDON, December 10.—When the members of the London Stock Ex- change get humorous there is no knowing where they will get to. 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