Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1927, Page 22

JANUARY 2, 1927—PART 1. THE SUNDAY STAR, \VASHINGTON,_.D) 0, Our Flag Chapter ways and means committee, Mrs. Grattan Kerans, chairman, announces the fourth of a series of card parties will be held at the Women's City Club the after noon of January 11. Members of other _chapters are invited to make reserva tions for this date. A meeting of the joint committee, composed of representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolu tion, the Sons of the American Revo- Jution and the Children of the Amer- ican Revolution, to plan for the cele bration of George Washington's birth day was held at the home of Mrs James M. Willey, State regent of the Daughters of the American_ Revolu tion,” 3020 Macomb strect, Cleveland Park, on Monday evening. The membership of the committee is as follows: Representing the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution— . James M. Willey, Mrs. John M. Beavers, Mrs. William B. Hardy, Mrs. E Lipscomb, Mrs. William Parks and Miss Lilllan Chenoweth. Repre- senting the Sons of the American Revolution—Seldon M. Ely, Frederick D. Owen, William S. Parks, William r F. Finley and Children of the American Revolution M Josiah A. Van Orsdel and Mr The following office Chairman, Mrs. James M. . Willey; secretary, William A. Mil ler; treasur Mrs. Lisle 8. Lipscomb. The following committees were Invitations, Mrs. John M. s, chairman; decorations—F" erick D. Owen, chairman; Col. Alonzo Gray, Mrs. E. L. Morrison; music, Miss Lillian Chenoweth, chairman; Sel- don M. Ely; program, Mrs. James M Willey, ¢ r. Mark F. Finley, i Mrs. William B. Hard: Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel, William Parks, Willlam A. Miller; printing, William _S. Parks, chairman; Mrs. William B. Hardy, Frederick D. Owen press, Mrs. Willlam B. Hardy, chair- man; Seldon M. Ely; reception, Dr. Mark F. Finley, chairman; Mrs. Wil liam S. Parks, first vice chairman, Mrs. E. L. Morrison, second vice chair- man; invitation to the President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, the orator, other distinguished guests — Mrs. James M. Willey, chairman; Mrs. Jo- siah A. Van Orsdel, Dr. G. Tully ‘Vaughn. The meeting adjourned until Janu- ary 12, on which date it will meet at the homie of Mrs. Willlam 8. Parks. The Captain Molly Pitcher Chapter held its final meeting for the year at the home of the regent, Miss Jane Randolph Young, 1717 Eighteenth street. Quite a novel feature was the hearty welcome given to Laura McGee Davis, the little daughter of Mrs. H. J. Davis, who was born July 4, 19 regent made an address pre: the young lady with a silver spoon from the chapter. Usual business fol- Jowed and each of the patriotic phil- anthropic objects in which the Daughters of the American Revo- lution are interested received gener- E. L. Morr were elected: on. MARMON ‘new experiences await you ous subscriptions. Business disposed of, the chapter enjoyed talks given by . J. M._Willey, District State re- Mrs. D. C. Caldwell, who is the ict vice regent and chairman of nstitution Hall committee, and Mrs. £ . Husband, who is national chair- man of Americanization, whom the regent invited to meet with the chap- ter. A social hour followed. Victory Chapter.—Members and guests were entertained at the home of its regent, Mrs. W. W. Husband, 3456 Macomb street, Monday evening. The holiday season was appropriately expressed in the decorations and ap- pointments of the house, which added to the cheerfulness of the occasion. While the business meeting was in progress the gentlemen present were entertained by Mr. Husband. The regent, Mrs. Husband, presided at the business méeting, and reports from the chapter officers and chalr- State committees were heard. rank E. Webner reported that the annual ball for the Americaniza- tion work was to be held at the City Club January 12. Mrs. Earl Fuller stated that two meetings of the Chil- dren, Sons and Daughters of the Re- public had been held this month, one t Friendship House and one at Peck Memorial Chapel. In reporting for the better films committee, ~Mrs. Charles W. Floyd reminded the mothers of the opportunity for bring- ing their children to the Tivoll The- ater on Saturday mornings to see the educational films. Miss Kathrina L. Harvey announced that a card party is to be given in February by the Con- stitution Hall finance committee, and each chapter is asked to take one table. Mrs. H. H. Lewis, reporting for the chapter house committee, told of plans for a ball and card party to be held at the Mayflower Hotel Janu- ary 28. Mrs. C. B. Watts, historian, gave a report of the December meet- ing of ‘the State historic committee, and the chapter, at her suggestion, voted a donation toward placing a marker upon the site of the building in which the organization of the D. A. R. was founded. Greetings from Mrs. L. A. Abbott, one of the charter members, and the first regent of Victory Chapter, were received by the present regent and members. The original charter, neat- ly framed, accompanied the greetings. The members of the chapter- signified their appreciation of Mrs. Abbott's early work by rising. Among_the guests were the State officers, Mrs. James M. Willey, regent; Virginia_Price, recording secre- Mjss Harriet Chase, corre- sponding’ secretary; Mrs. Frank T. Shull, treasurer; Mrs. H. H. Thomp- son, historian, and Mrs. Constance Goodman, chaplain. The speaker of the evening was Mrs. Ellis Logan, her subject being “Madonnas.” A social hour followed, the assistant hostesses being Mrs. Earl,Fuller and Mrs. L, W. De Gast. The Livingston Manor Chapter held its monthly meeting December 28, being entertained by Mrs. Galus M. Brumbaugh at her residence, 1954 Bilt- more street. A pleasant change was made in the hour from the usual afternoon sched- ule of 2 o'clock to an evening enter- talnment. Many members and guests who are unable to attend afternoon meetings took advantage of the change and a large number were in attendance. The regent, Mrs. A. Y. Casanova, presided, and the majority of the offi- cers of the chapter were present. Usual exercises were carried out— the singing of the patriotic hymn, “America’; pledge to the Flag, the prayer and recitation of the “Ameri can’s Creed.”” Mrs. A. S. McAllister, recording secretary, read the minutes }and the reports from the officers of the chapter were submitted, also those of the State committees. After the roll call other matters of less importance were postponed to a later date, in order to give time to the evening's { entertainment. Mrs. Wayne B. Wheeler, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. Montgomery, sang several Christ tide hymns. The speaker of the evening was Miss Alice Hutchins Drake. Her subject, “The Christmas Story."” The guests were entertained by their hostess, Mrs. Brumbaugh, and her assistants, Miss Naylor, Mrs. Giroux, i Miss Shankland, Mrs. Morehouse, Miss McKeever and Mrs. Barrick. A number of visitors were guests of the chapter at this meeting. They included Mrs. J. M. Beavers, vice president general, from the District; Miss Alice Hutchins Drake and Mrs. Drake, the Misses Hale, Miss I. M. Smith, Miss McKeever, Ella M. Gar- lick, Mrs. R. M. Bullard, Mrs. Willlam E. Shambora, Miss Mary Murrell, Mrs. ‘Wayne B. Wheeler, Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, Mrs. Duncan Ramsdell, Mrs. C. M. Brown, Miss Frances Shankland and Mary I. Conch. Thomas Marshall Chapter.—The De- cember meeting was held at the home of the ex-regent, Mrs. Acker, 1316 New Hampshire avenue. After _reports were read final detalls of the card party to be held at the Carlton Hotel the evening of January 6 were dis- cussed. The object of this function is to raise funds for the purchase of a chair in Constitution Hall. List of patronesseg for the card party will be announced later. The dining room was gay and fes- tive with Christmas greens and holly, and to carry out the color scheme the icos and candies were red, white and green. Mrs. Warfield, guest of the chapter, and Miss McEnery presided at the table. Martha Washin Chapter met December 21 at Wilson Normal School, with Mrs. Hardy and Misses Traylor and Milligan as hostesses. The regent, Miss Milligan, presided. In her re- port she related the proceedings of the caucus meeting in November, also of the meeting of the international re- liance committes, which she attended owing to the inability of Mrs. Taylor. The treasurer, Mrs. Gordon, report- ed a balance of $47.44. The historian ®gave a report of both the November and December meetings of the his- toric committee. A motion was car- ) eries ried to subscribe a sum toward lh.’ erection of a marker at Fourteenth and H streets to mark the spot where the soclety, Daughters of American Revolution, was founded. The dele- gate, Mrs. Hardy, urged the mem- bers to be present at Memorial Conti- nental Hall February 23. Mrs. Yorks read a card from Mrs. Werber, the chapter’s only life mem- ber, who is 11l Mrs. Yorks announced that she was making a canvass of all members for subscriptions to the D. A. R. Magazine. The transfers of Miss Holt and Mrs. Hockburn from Michigan and Idaho chapters, respectively, were accepted; also twognew members, Mrs. Lamont and Mrs. Cowles, were accepted. The chapter will meet next with Mrs. Charles Winter and Miss Maltby. Independence Bell Chapter held its December meeting at the Raleigh Ho- tel December 16. Mrs. Henry Church- | ill' Cook, regent, called the meeting to order and the usual routine was | followed. Reports of officers and com- | mittees were gratifying, and future | patriotic services of various | were planned. As this was strictly a | business meeting, no sociil hou N | followed. Delegates and alternates for | the coming congress were chosen and nrames sent in for other appointments. The November meeting was held at the home of the treasurer, Mrs. Sallie Grant UGates, 1428 Webster s Mrs. Cook, regent, presided. number of patriotic communic solicited donations and appropriations were acted upon. It was agreed to take two tables at the benefit card party to be held this month at the Mayflower Hotel. During a social hour refreshments were served in the dining room. The chapter will hold its February meeting at the home of Mrs. M. G. Henry, 501 Kentucky avenue south- east. The January meeting is ex- pected to be a festive occasion; details yet to be completed. The Katherine Montgomery Chapter held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank B. Evarts, the regent, Mrs. Willlam Bonar Bell, presiding. The workings of the several District committees were reported and appro- priations made for same. A new silk fag was presented for the chapter’s use. The historian gave a paper on “The Women of the Revolution.” These papers are being preserved by the chapter registrar. Mrs. David Caldwell, national corresponding sec- retary, gave a short talk on the chap- ter's “obligations to the national and State brganizations. Refreshments were served. The Christmas spirit dominated the entire meeting. redsliR o) Railroads Add Motor Trucks. More than 50 railroads in this coun- try and Canada are using motor trucks to augment thelr shipping serv- ice, and nearly as many more have added motor busses to their equip- ment. Many are employing the truck in terminal operations, a number have | started store-door delivery and some have replaced way freight trains with motor trucks. 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