Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1926, Page 40

The State regent’s executive com- mittee, District of Columbia, was in session at the Chamber of Commerce Bullding, 1615 H _street, the evening of December 3. Forty of the 61 chap- ters of the District were represented by chapter regents, delegates and chairmen of State committees. The State regent, Mrs. James M. ‘Willey, called the meeting to order at 8 o'clock. Prayer by the State chap- Yain, Mrs. Constance Goodman, and salute to the flag followed. The sec- retary, Miss Virginia Price, read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved. The State regent, Mrs. Willey, gave her report showing the innumerable = activities ~which claim almost every waking hour of that officer’s time and the good busi- ness methods employed in conducting the affairs of the office. The State treasurer, Mrs. Frank T. Shull, called attention to -the fact that all checks must reach her by the | 25th day of each Ymonth, in time for her to make her returns to the treas- irer general by 'the 28th. As her home is in the suburbs, at least two Qays’ time should be allowed for let- ters to reach her. She also suggested that when State officers and commit- tée chairmen are invited to address citapter meetings, often involving | 10ng and hurried trips for them, an | @utomobile escort should be furnished. | S The report of the chairman of Con- stitution Hall finance committee, Mrs. David D. Caldwell, disclosed the fact that 22 chapters have not yet re- gponded with pledges or subscriptions for the purchase of the District box in Constitution Hall. A card party will be given early in February for , the purpose of raising money for the x, and also a rummage sale will Le held March 10, 11 and 12, and mem- Vers are requested to save for that purpose. Thirty-nine chapters have contributed to the State box, and 38 chairs have been subscribed for by District chapters. The State chaplain, @1rs. Goodman, told of visits to Walter Reed Hospital and of a call upon a granddaughter of a Revolutionary soldier living in TWashington whom she found in great need and for whom she appealed for help. She said that the State regent, Mrs. Willey, has promised to supply her with food during the month of December and asked for clothing and ‘contributions of money. Mrs. Good- man may be reached at 4201 New Hampshire avenue. The chairman_of entertainment committee, Mrs. Peter Pritchard, re- ported that plans are going forward For-the ball and card party to be given at the Mayflower in January. Miss Nellie G. Ross, chairman of conservation and thrift committee, vised that she is preparing a list ot historical trees in the District and msked that any one knowing of such ‘trees notify her. She said that Dis- trict tree-planting day comes in April and that any chapter wishing to have its name inscribed on one of these trees may do so by furnishing a bronze plate for this purpose. Mrs, Frank Curtis of Americaniza- tion committee asked the support of chapters for a special case worker. “Mrs. R. W. Geare, chairman of Ellis Island committee, asked each chapter to send at least one box of clothing each year. Mrs. Eastment . of Daughters of the American Revo- Jution students’ loan fund commit- tee introduced a resolution, which was carried, to the effect that the fund should be open to young persons of efther sex who are descendants of Revolutionary patriots. _ “The chairman of committee on in- fernational relations, Mrs. Grandfield, ®maid that one meeting of the com- mittee has been held at the Mount Pleasant Library and a second will Be held next Friday, when the coun- tries of Spain and Italy will be the siibject of discussion. She asked that all attend the meeting, which will be ah open one. “\The State historian, Mrs. Thomp- pom, reported that it is proposed, with Rfie consent of the owners, to mark the bullding where the D. A. R. had place. ~sMrs. Garges, chairman of the house <ommittee, * requested that chapter regents send the names of two mem- Bers of their chapters to serve on the committee during the April congress. “H. H. Smith of Fredericksburg, Va., avas introduced for the purpose Of telling_the meeting of the approach- ihg celebration at Fredericksburg of the two hundredth Washington anni- yersary, and he also had with him coples of the authorized “Life of ‘Washington” by John Marshall, said 10 be the most complete and authentic ry of Washington and his times. ;:‘fl'hu meeting adjourned at 10:30. The Judge Lynn Chapter held its December meeting at the Hotel Bur- lington. The regent, Mrs. Charles S. Schermerhorn, was hostess, assisted by Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins, Mrs. Harry B. Gauss, Mrs. Clarence Exley, #r., Miss Virginia W. Price, State re- cording secretary, and Miss Gladys |ings of Sinclair. A short business session preceded the program, for the neces- sary reports of officers and committee ehairman. Mrs. Gauss, as vice chair- man of the committee for the Chap- ter House ball and card party, and Mrs. Schermerhorn, as chairman of the boxes at the Mayflower Hotel for the Chapter House ball, reported great progress, that the Judge Lynn Chapter had taken the first box, which s, of course, in compliment to Mrs, CGauss and Mrs. Schermerhorn. The evening was devoted to honoring the national officers who are residing in town, Mrs. John M. Beavers, vice president general; Mrs. Samuel W. Harle, recording secretary general; Mrs. Herbert M. Lord, corresponding secretary general; Mrs. Lowell F. Ho- bart, organizing secretary general; Mrs. Adam M. Wyant, treasurer gen- eral; Mrs. EIl A. Helmick, registrar general, and the State officers, Mrs. James M. Willey, State regent; Mrs. David D. Caldwell, State vice regent; Miss Harriet M. Chase, corresponding s ; Mrs. Frank T. Shull, treas- arer; Mrs. H. H. Thompson, historian, El“ Mrs. Constance Goodman, chap- In. The chapter was also honored by the presence of Mrs. G. Wallace W. Hanger, Mrs. Willlam S. Walker and Mrs. Frank H. Briggs, ex-national officers, and Miss Helen Harman, ex- State officer. The regent, Mrs. Scher- merhorn, presided, and introduced those taking part on the program. Col. James A. Morse of the United States Flag Association brought a clear and decided message of the pur- poses and alms of the association, as | the chapter is considering the plan of being a living flag. Miss Frances Oole sang, accompanied by Miss Cora Stunw' As for years the chapter has centributed to the Ellis Island fund, it was of much interest to be shown pictures and to hear of the work which this Ellis Island fund, carried forward by the Daughters of the American Revolution has been doing, when Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, now president general, was the chairman of the national committes. Mrs. Willlam 8. Walker read the lecture prepared by Mrs. Brosseau, and explained the pictures of the emigrants being held at Ellis Island, and where the D. A. R., with, thelr gifts of materials, afforded men- tal rellef and amusement for all classes, men, women and children. It net only afforded mental rellef, but taught these emigrants many of our customs, and created a bettér under- standing of our institutions. With a_ social hour to which were added f | Juvenile Association, Mrs. home of followed, with regent, presiding. Mrs. the report of officers. There was & the orphans at the Blue Ridge Indus- passed among_the members, each of ditional gifts. Mrs. E. L. Morrison, the Chapter House ball and card party to be given at the Mayflower Hotel January 28, gave a report, and the chapter voted to take a $50 box card party. Two new members we Mrs. S. F. Roherts. Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter, of which Mrs. Frank Morrison is re- gent, was represented by a gather! of about 50 young ladies at the ho of Mrs. Charles A. Waldron, 814 Ham- ilton street, on Tuesday evening. Re- ports of officers and chairmen of vari- ous committees were accepted by unanimous vote. Mrs. Rosalie Shantz spoke of the meeting which she at- tended, under instruction from Mrs. Jasper Marion Beall, chairman of Americanization, at the Webster School, in connection with Americani- zation, the outstanding ~principle of the chapter’s work. In the absence Jf the chairman of membership, trs. Gladys Dromgold Emig Doing resented a number of names of soung ladies to the chapter for con- Sideration. The following were sub- mitted for voting into the chapter and were unanimously accepted: Miss Dorothy Ellis, Miss Margaret V. Welt- uer, Mrs. Dorothy Coe Erwin and Miss Mildred O'Nell. After| [Little John Boyden Chapter held a luncheon the usual procedure was | jts' December: meeting with the regis- Mrs, Vernon West, the | trar, Mrs. Gary E. Walters, assisted West gave a report of the The regent, Mrs. Fred L. Volland, pre- State executive meeting, followed by | gided. All officers were noted present. discussion of the Christmas box fOr | and the report of officers the guest trial School, during which a list of the | Ross, chairman of conservation and individual desires of the children Wa# thrift, gave an account of the work Dhom selected one child for whose|was proposed St she would be responsible. | slected on the acceptance of the na- Ten dollars were contributed for ad-|tijonal chairman of | given and contributions were made | 1 for the ball and five tables for the!Immigrants, re voted into | Association, chapter house fund, State the chapter—Mrs. R. W. Thrush and historic Jones, 5 s Ing Cident, Miss Mattie Belfield. Several C. A. R. girls were introduced as guests and prospective members of Abigail Hart- man Rice. . Mrs. Willilam Dougal Leetch, chair- aan of ways and means, reported in- forma in regard to the success of the chapter's benefit ball, held during the month ?{{qvember at the L'Aig- lon Club, irf the furtherance of the cause of Americanization, and stated a substantial sum had been realized. The regent presented Miss ' Elizabeth Cooper, who was present in behalf of interesting the members leading student tours to Europe of- fered by the Students’ Travel Club of New York, with which she is actively connected. Miss Cooper distributed circulars giving additional informa- tion. She is a member of E Pluribus Unum Chapter, D. A. R. Miss Theodora Adams having placed her home, 4522 Blagden avenue, at Yuletide holidays evening during the dansant given in for its annual tea honor of the C. A. during the holiday season, the chap- ter voted in Adams’ offer, place the arrangements for same in committee, Miss Frances Isabella Brown. At the conclusion of Mrs. Malette R. Spengler, who, the absence of the chairman of fea- ture, introduced the honor guests of the evening—Mrs. Leslie Kilpinger, e) executive secretary of the Juvenile Association, and Mrs. David D. Cald- well, state vice regent, D. A. R. Mrs. Kilpinger stated that delinquency can sentative of two classes only, those coming from the homes of parents in destitute ' circumstances and those from the homes of luxury. She pro- ceeded by stating that thes startling feature in this work is that only 4 out of the 47 on their staffs were pal workers; all the remainder voluntary nature, and it was with this thought in view that she visited this chapter, asking for the voluntary as- sistance of some of the young es in this excellent work. Their work, she further said, was handled mostly through the volunteer work of one who takes the responsibility of keep- ing in touch with a certain young child in the capacity of a “big brother or “big sister,” which is found to work wonders in these cases. Kiipinger Stated, was founded ten years ago by Judge Lattimer, who at that time was judge in the Juvenile Court. Mrs. Caldwell spoke on the sale of toward the building of the new home for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Louisa Adams Chapter held its meet- ing for December at the apartment of Mrs. Eleanor Booker. The treas- urer read cordial letters from non- resident members who inclosed their annual dues. A report was made Miss Corson, who attended two meet- the Americanization committee during the month, Mrs. Herbert re- ported a slowly increasing amount to- announced that a card party and ball would be held at the Mayflower Jan- uary 28 for this benefit. reported having attended the meet- ing of the committee on international relations at Mount Pleasant Library, and Mrs, Kinsey the regular meeting of the students’ loan committee. A large box of useful materials has been collected by Miss Margaret Smith and is ready to be shipped to Ellis Island, and Miss Helen Brown stated that she had made a contribution to the Caney Creek mountain school, Kentucky, in the name of the chapter. Mrs. Herbert stated that she wished to cor- rect the general impression that the administrative caucus was a closed meeting, and she not only extended an invitation for the members to at- tend, but she believed it would prove helpful if they showed more interest in the | by the hostesses, ‘who were assisted by the disposal of the chapter for one (MECE FEA a0 o 6086, R. girls visiting | joan fund committee is arranging for favor of accepting Miss | pepruary at the Willard. The com- and it was decided to|mjttee sponsoring this party is com- the hands of the monthly meeting|in the District. This loan fund when the chairman of which 18| avajlable will be placed in George business | o¢ gtudents desiring aid in financing the regent turned the meeting over to | themselves while completing their n {yniversity course. be traced among the childrem repre-| ot were of alapper Il Tevere today says that The | beth bonds, etc., for the fund established ;zd in the administration of the soclety. A committee composed of Miss Wat- appointed by the regent to arran for the annual guest year and take the form of a dinner at the Women’s City Club. ley Forge Association was re ington at Valley Forge. member whose great-grandfather was among those vallant men. A letter from the Juvenile Protective Associa- tion was read, and Mrs. Roome re- minded the chapter that it was through this association that she had been able to place a small white boy, undesirable surroundings, in a good school in Virginia, where he has very considerably improved in health and morals. kings, Miss Smith and Miss Adams was | seph Calllaux, A letter | of the republic. from Dr. D, Hubert Burke of the Val-| was one of the foremost among the I ead, urg- | men marked for political ostracism by ing all Daughters of the American!the new majority. Revolution to assist the assoclation | oughly conquered his political ene- in compiling a complete list of the|mies. He is driving the present forces who served under Gen. xui:\.- l;er wllth d:hlp an(;‘ |!]:m!'. making the uj eputies dance to his own music, and e Chabter s proud 1o boast One | what 1s mors they seem £o Ike It. meeting, the chapter was entertained by a quartet from Epworth M. E. Church, who sang old Christmas carols. by Mrs. Edith 8. Steese as hostess. After the regular order of opening of the evening, Miss Nellle Grant of the committee. Mrs. Sybil Wills for membership and society. The State committee reports were to the following: Children, Sons and Daughters of the Republic, Conserva- tion and Thritt, D. A. R. student loan fund, Ellis Island, Manual for Aurora, School, Berry School, Kenmore, ley Forge fund, also eight feet of foundation for Constitution Hall. ‘The National and State dues were ordered paid. Flowers were sent Mrs. Evelyn E. recently injured in an auto ac- During the social hour refresh- ments were served. The President Monroe Chapter met Tuesday evening at the home of Misses Mary and Helen Pumphrey at Rockville, Md. Miss Helen Pumphrey. regent, called the meeting to order, and asked for reports from various committees. Miss Ruff told of attending a stu- dents’ .loan meeting and of the work being done. The chapter voted that $10 be subscribed to this fund. Mrs. Lawson reported that she with- four other members met and packed a Christmas box for the mountain school at Crossmore, N. C. ‘This school is sponsored by the D. A. R. A motion was made and passed that the flag be saluted at the beginning of each meeting. The following committees were ap- pointed: Miss Lella Moncure, Brown, publicity; Miss Aleathea Hurley, sick or look out. The following names were proposed for membership: Miss Dorothy Daw- son, Mesdames James Elliot and Mirlam Smith. Miss Helen Pumphrey is filling the unexpired term of the regent, Miss Effie Henry, who resigned in October. Miss Esterbrook gave some musical numbers. A buffet supper was served Miss Hicks, Mrs. Cutts and Miss Charlotte Pumphrey. " » Chapter will hold the party for the month of December at the Women's City Club Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm. Members of other chap- ters and their friends are welcome at these parties. Reservations can be made with Mrs. Grattan Kerans, t D. A. R.—The D. C. student a card party which will be given in posed of delegates from all chapters Washington University for the use mev -\ |SLAND CASTAWAYS MARCONI DENIES RUMORS HE IS PREPARING TO WED Planning Matrimony Either With English Girl or Roman Society Woman, He Says. By the Assoclated Press. ROME, December 11.—The news- Wiliam Marcon], famous wireless inventor, is to _wed the Countess Maria Cristina Bezzi Scall, daughter of a Papal count, as soon as the Holy Rota confirms the annulment of his first m: to the former Beatrice O'Brien. This, it says, is expected to be early in January. Other sources have it that Signor Marcont intends to marry Miss Eliza- Payntor, an English girl. Speaking to the newspaper men in Rome late last month, Marconi de- nied that he had instituted the annul- ment proceedings because he desired marry a young English girl who been assisting him ip his sclen- tific work. He also denied a_rumor that he inténded to marry a Roman soclety woman. POINCARE DRIVES HARD IN PUTTING BILLS OVER by | Title of ‘Politician Tamer’ Won by French Premfer for Controlling Chamber. Ward the D. C. Chapter House, and |By the Assoclated Press. PARIS, December 11.—The “politi- clan tamer” is the title Premier Poin- Miss Purdy | care can now add to his collection. He has been thus called by deputies be- cause of the skillful way in which he has mastered a hostile majority in the Chamber.. When any one suggested that a certain appropriation in the budget just arranged should be in- creased, Poincare, in a volice like the crack of a whip, exclaimed: “The government rejects the . proposed amendment and makes it a question of confidence.” Sometimes it never even got to a vote. When it did, Poincare obtained a majority of 150 to 200 out of about 576 voting. The influence which the premier has acquired over this Parliament “of the lefts” is declared to mark the most complete reversal of political fortune the country has ever seen, not except- ing the return to public affairs of Jo- once ordered exiled for ge | treason. night, which will| This Parliament was elected in May, follow the precedent established last 1924, on political issues diagonally op- posed to those of the former president The present premier Yet, he has thor- COMMUNITIES IN PROTEST AT CROWN PRINCE CRY mentally below normal and living in | Privileges and Salute Given For- mer German Throne Heir by Police Stirs Wrath, On a motion, the regent appointed | By the Associsted Press. a committee consisting of Miss Bick- Decem! —Cri ford, Miss Watkins and Mra. Roome "rl:.ERc!r'wvh Pfincsb:: e:}nlnl’—el-‘-flm to study and revise the chapter by- " have sounded through the laws, to be brought before the chapter | streets of Berlin again since Frederick for action at :)P'u hhbm“y meeting. | William has taken a fondness for fre- The permnr;l:l the chapter has con- | quent automobile excursions from his siderably = r'x’sed since the last re-|castle, Cecilienhof, in Potsdam. vikion for the by el owing in great| Taking up the familiar cry from the pat membership. | days of the monarchy, Communists in - v:;y ‘ter'::(\,x“ l';m“;xt was turned | the Prussian Diet are demanding that n e ry by Mrs. Herbert | the state issue a decree prohibiting and Miss Husted through the sale of | traffic cops from shouting orders of o cards. this kind. They assert that the for- ppropriations were made to the|mer Crown Prince's limousine h foilowing . activities: Americanization | been onabied to epeed around. town School in Georgetown, to which Miss |4ike a fire truck.” AR pleasing refreshments, the national and State officers’ evening concluded |and chapter house committes for|that police have thelr year’s entertainment. Hancock Chapter held it Dorothy Devember meeting Tuesday at theltoward the §1,600 box for the Dis-'ing in a republic.” Helen Browne personally added $5,| The Communists further complain been slickis the: bullding fund and for running ex- e NS of ithe comruitiss: il Hito el | Comeane et L e e nce on the amount pledzed last vear | persons wonder. whther theytare. v, STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. DECEMBER 12, 1926—PART 1. Joe Lacrosse and Frank Butterfield | se were rescued today with only a small portion of hard tack as food. Signal fires on Bear Island which the two men burned for three days at- tracted Eli Lapointe, camp foreman on Mapitou Island, and he rescued the men in a rowboat. The two, who had practically aban- doned hope of rescue, said they had taken a boatload of freight from Bay- field, Wis., to d Island Wednes- v and were returning when their | engine broke down. The boat was carried by a high wind on to the rocks at the north end of Bear Island, where it was bat- tered to pieces. The men swam ashore In the icy water. In a de- SAVED AFTER 3 DAYS Two Men Live on Hard Tack After Rowboat Goes on Rocks. By the Associated Press. ASHLAND, Wis,, December 11.— Marooned on an uninhabited spot in t + apostle Istands thoce days ago when their small boat was wrecked, cars. rted fishing shack they tound some | DECREE LIMITS CUBA’S COMING SUGAR PRODUCT President Machado Formally An-| nounces 4,500,000 Tons as Total hard tack. Twice ore boats passed, but did not see their flares, they said. 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