Evening Star Newspaper, February 27, 1927, Page 31

h m——'—_:_pf__._:—_—"'-—.—__._——————_——_— ACTIVITIES D. AR The District of Columbia student foan fund committee announces the eard party held at he Willard Feb- ary 18 as a ost successful ) Affair. The net geturns of $300 Wwill, when added €o funds on hand, lace for use of he committee the $1,000 set as the for this Mrs. eorge stment {8 State chairman, Mrs. William Wil- Jett vice chair- an, Mrs. Edgar B eritt treasurer and Mrs. Grattan XKerans secretary and chiarman of the card party, whose work is in large measure re- sponsible for its great success. District D. A. R—The annual meet- Ing of the District Daughters of the merican Revolution will be held farch 4 In Memorial Continental Jall. The annual State conference Will convene at the same place at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3. At both of these meetings only voting members will be admitted to the floor of Con tinental Hall. But the galleries will be open to all chapter members, and invitation is extended to nt at all the s y urged tc the memorial exercises for those chap- ter members who have died during the year, which will be held at 3 p.m. on March 4. This ceremonial is al- ways a part of the program of the ennual meeting of the District D. A. R. Mrs. Frank T. Shull, State treas- urer, finding it necessayf resign her office, an election fo te treas urer will be held at 4:30 p.m. March 3. MRS, KERENS. regent, Mrs. John Maxwell, presided. The session was opened with prayer, led by the chaplain, and followed by the salute to the The usual business, such as reports of the offl cers and chairmen of the varlous committees, was given. A contribution was made for Americanization. The ways and means committee has raised enough money through the sale of recipe books and_donations to place a radio in the Mountain Industrial School, and it expects to do it very soon. A chair has been bought in the Constitution Hall, to be placed in the memory of Thomas Jefferson. The president general's message in the magazine was read. The hi torian, Mrs. Robert Harrison, gav a paper on “Letitia and the Red- coats.” The social hour was followed by a reception to friends of the hostesses. Our Flag Chapter was entertained at jts February meeting by Mrs. Woodbury Pulsifer at her home, in Hobart street. Assistant hostesses were Miss Mary E. L. Hall and Mrs. Wyckoff. The regent, Mr Frank Lee Williams, presided. The historian, Mrs. Samuel Polkin- horn, read a sketch of the life of Miss May Pinckney Duncanson, prepared for the Chapter House Memory Book. Mrs. Albert M. Walker, chairman of the committee to secure a flag for the District of Columbia, reported {hat her work recently had been in the form of -publicity and referred to articles writt y her and appearing in the local press and D. A. R. magazine. Mrs. G. M. Davis reported that the chapter has 21 subscribers to the D. A. R. magazine. | An appropriation of $ was made for the Juvenile Protective ssocia- The treasurer, Mrs. George " Eastment, reported that the | chapter had donated the flags pre- Eugenia Washifigton Chapter.—The | sented to the graduates of the Amer: sixteenth birthday anniversary of the chapter was’ celebrated on Monda evening at the monthly meeting he! jn the home of Mrs. Frank Curt Potomac Park Apartments. with Mi: Jane Cralg Curtis as assisting hostes: Qrs. Jameés M. Wil regent for the District of Columbia, guest _of honor and gave a_short talk, empha- sizing the value of the inheritance of privileges of members of the societ Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Chester of Boston, Mass., were other guest: Albert Smith Barker was elected to membership in the chapter. nnounced that the next party would be held March & Addresses were made by Mrs. John M. Beavers, vice president general: Mrs. James M. Willey, State regent and Mrs. T. E. Brown, president of the board of managers of the Y. W. Miss Alta Smith sang songs by Mrs. Eugenia Washington Mencure | Geoffrey O'Hara. Brown read a brief history of the chapter and a_sketch of-the life of Miss Eugenia Washington, one of th» founders of the society, who was the ‘aunt of Mrs. Bfown. Following an annual custom, supplies were collected for Ellis Island at this meeting. Si teen candles on the birthday cake and the initials “E. W. for Eugenia Among the guests were Miss Eliza- beth F. Plerce, Mrs. H. W. Price, Mrs. Ray Palmer Teele, Miss Ennis, Miss Grace G. Griffin and Mrs. Jacob Hoft of Detroit. Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe and Mrs. John Foote presided at the tea table. American Liberty Chapter was ‘Washington, and “G. W.,” for George | entertained at its February meeting Waghington, were a festive touch ap- propriate to the occasion. John Lindsay Chapter held its Feb- ruary meeting at the residence of Mrs. James Mooney, with Mrs. Mooney, Mrs. Charles J. Hunt and Mrs. M. Scott as hostesses. Mrs. H. W. Dowling, regent, presided. The chap- ter was glad to welcome two new members, Mrs. Mildred Fishback and Mrs. Margaret Bayne. During the business meeting several Interésting committee reports were given. The name of Miss Winifrede Beall was proposed and accepted for membership. The chapter's guests were Charles J. Hunt, Mrs. Sallie Chalk of Captain ‘Wendell Wolfe Chapter, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gannett, J. H. Fishback, H. W. Dowling, Harvey B. Gram and Ninian Beall. The State historic committee held fts February meeting in Memorial Continental Hall with the State his- toriantaMss. Havry-H. Pompson, pre- siding. Following the usual reports additional data was gifen, regarding the founding of the natiénal society, end interesting old documents were shown. The chairman told of a bill now before Congress /roviding for the acquisition ouor: Moore house, at Yorktown, in W Cornwallis _sur- rendered. Mrs. Noble Newport Potts, regent of Major L’Enfant Chapter, yead a paper on Maj. L’Enfant, the brilliant 2ounE engineer who planned our Capifal City. #The Captain Wendell Wolfe Chapter met Tuesday evening with Misses €hase and Wheelock, 3600 Connecticut avenue. The meeting opened with the singing of “The Star Spangled Ban- yer,” Mrs. Thelma Mills Rector at the piano, followed by the Lord's prayer, Jed by the chaplain, Miss Lula Purcel In the absence of the recording secr: tary, Miss_SallieS.-Chalk, on account of iliness, Miss Frances D. Shirley was appointed secretary pro tem. ~ The regent, Miss Eva E. Luke, read the February message of the presi- dent general, in which she called at- tention to the commemoration of the birthday of the Founder of the Nation —~Washington, and the Savior of the Nation—Lincoln. The vice regent, Mrs. Ruth B. Park- er, represented the chapter at the joint celebration held by the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution at Me- morial Conginental Hall February 22, and carried the chapter flag. The treasurer reported a substantial balance in the treasury with dues of every member paid. The registrar re- ported two new members accepted by the national board of management— Miss Caroline Hurley and Miss Mary Otis Terrell. Miss Hurley was intro- duced to the chapter and welcomed by the regent. Two transfers have been given to non-resident members—Miss Katherine Brownback, to the chapter &t Anderson, Ind., and Mrs. Eva Swim- ley to the Old Donation Chapter at Norfolk, Va. Both will become active members of these chapters. The historian reported attending the last meeting of the historic spots com- mittee. Mrs. Roundy reported the meeting of the State executive com- mittee. Mrs. Payne of the ways and means committee reported a handsome sum realized from the card party re- cently held at the Roosevelt Hotel, and the regent congratulated the commit- tee and chapter members upon their co-operation, making this possible. A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Payne and her committee. Mrs. Bell reported attendance at the last meet- ing of the auditorium finance commit- tee. The regent announced that the chair taken by the chapter in Consti- tution Hall had been paid for in full. Mrs. Gough of the entertainment committee reported a luncheon to be glven at the opening of the State con- ference. The regent and State corre- sponding secretary both spoke of the State conference, to be held March 3 and 4, and urged members to attend. It was announced that the State gent had appointed Miss Bertha F Wolfe, founder of this chapter, a mem. ber of the resolutions committee, and Mrs. Ruth B. Parker a member of the committee for the revision of the by- laws. The regent read a letter from Albert Blume, chairman of the library com- mittee for the Americanization School, thanking the gent and ¢l pter mem- bers for the large number of books and magazines presented to the li- ry. The following were elected as dele- gate and alternates to the coming Con- tinental Congress: Delegate, Miss Anna E. Edward; alternates, Mrs. Ruth B. Parker, Miss Sallie S. Chalk, Mrs. A. S. Boles, Mrs. John Lewis, Miss Bertha F. Wolfe, Miss Mabel E. Wheelock, Mrs. Wz A. Folger, Mrs. A, H. Bell, Mrs. A. W. Dowler and Mrs. Ada M. Payne. The next meeting will be held March 22, at the home of Mrs. Stine,. 20 Franklin street. Sarah Franklin Chapter—The Febru- ary meeting was held at the home of Mrs. W. Ogden and Mrs. Simpson, in Alexandria, Va. The » by Mrs. Charles F. Miller, jr., 1350 Oak street, assisted by Mrs. George Newcombe and Mrs. Lewis B. Thom son. | Mrs. H. S. Ridgely, the regent, pre- sided, and in _her report gave an ac- count of the State executive meeting, showing that many of the chapters and all State committees were doing fine work. The treasurer, Mrs. W. E. Richardson, reported a nice balance to the credit of the chapter after all donations, so far, bad been paid. The chaplain, Mrs. W. W. Lemmond, re- ported the death of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Bagby, for whom a memorial service was held by the chapter. The corre- sponding secretary, Mrs. E. M. Pickens, was requested to write and invite Mrs. Bagby's daughter to join the chap- ter, as the mother had so wished. Mrs. E. H. Jackson, chairman of pa- triotic education, spoke of attending a meeting held by the State chairman, Mrs. R. B. Owen, at her: residence, 3935 Morrison, street. The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Henry M. Roberts, national chairman, from An- napolis, Md. Mrs. Roberts brought out the facts that the N. 8. D. A. sponsored 17 mountain schools, which are primarily for the younger gener- lation, but that the society was making every effort to educate the people as a whole to their responsibility of citizen- ship and the use of the franch Mrs. S. R. Golibart, chairman of ‘“bet- ter films” committee, reported that the Tivoli and Chevy Chase thea- ters were giving pictures at 2:30 and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays suitable for children and that Mr. Crandall gives his projection room at the Metro- politan Theater for the Americaniz- ation work, emphasizing the American method of farming, chicken raising, etc., as well as some knowledge re- quired for good citizenship. The meetings are open to any one who is interested in advancing the cause. Mrs. R. B. Owen reported that $100 was cleared from the Chapter House ball and that American Liberty Chapter took a box, nine tickets and a table to help. Mrs. Owen also re- ported that on March 10, 11 and 12 a rummage sale is to be held to as- sist in State historic work, and any donations can be sent to Mrs. David Caldwell, vice State regent. A dona- tion was voted to the national library fund. Literature was distributed on Americanization, tree planting and forest devastation. A committee was appointed to look into the matter. A donation of $50 was voted to be paid on the chair for Constitution Hall. The election of delegates and alter- nates to the thirty-sixth Continental Congress, in_April, were as follows: Mrs. H. M. Ridgely, regent; Mrs. E. H. Jackson, vice regent; alternate for the regent, Mrs. Edgar Allan; dele- gate, Mrs. R. B. Owen; alternate for the delegate, Mrs. K. S. Bowen; Mrs. W E. Richardson, Mrs. W. W, Lem- mond, Mrs. E. M. Pickens, Mrs. C. F. Miller, jr., and Mrs. E. A. Crump, alternates. A “floral march” was in- troduced and adopted by the chapter at roll call, by which finances would be raised for the flower committee. Mrs. George S. Newcombe and Mrs, Lewis B. Thomson presided at the tea table in the dining room, where re- freshments were served to members and visitors. Livingston Manor Chapter met at the home of Mrs. John C. Hoyt, 1464 Belmont street, on February 15, Mrs, Casanova, the regent, presiding. During the course of the business meeting _ confributions were voted toward the work of the Americaniza- tion School in the District, to the support of Old Concord and Lincoln Memorial School and to Ellis Island. It also was voted to buy a chair in Constitution Hall, toward which Mrs. Brumbaugh made a generous dona: tion. In responding to roll call, Mrs. Frank S. Ray told of the life and work of Vinnie Reams, who, starting as a Government clerk in Washington during the administration of Abra- ham Lincoln, became a sculptress of world-wide note. Among her best known works are the statue of the d President, one of three of her pieces now in the rotunda of the Capitol, and the well kmown figure of Farragut in the square which bears his name. The chapter indorsed as a candi- date for vice president general the speaker of the day, Mrs. William Sherman Walker, chairman of the committee on national defense, who chose as her subject “The Subver- slon Movement in the United States.” So vividly did Mrs. Walker describe the insidious influences which are being spread among the youth of the Nation by the enemies of the country, that the chapter voted to contribute toward the work of the committee that is fighting these for- elgn influences. Besides the speaker, the guests in- cluded Mrs. H. D. Sheppard of Get. tysburg, Mrs. Ben Winetrout of Shel- byville, Md.; Mrs. Catharine E. Na- gle, Mrs. Wilhelmine Rue, Mrs. Willie Thompson, Mrs. A. Eugene Barr and Mrs, Althea Wilbur Horton, Marcia Burns Chapter met at the studio of Miss l"l"qlccn Gutelius, i THE _SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. FEBRUARY 27, 1927—PART 2 Dupont circle, Wednesday night Devotional exercises were followed by the regular order of business, the eiection of delegates to the con gress in April and the resolution to purchase one chair for Constitulion | Hall. Mrs. Willlam Wolfe Smith gave a talk on the Constitution of the iUnited States of America. The | guests of the g were Mrs. ! Fernald and M During the social hour which fol lowed Miss Gutelius was presented with brass candlesticks in recogni- tion of her efficient help toward rais- ing funds for the chapter. Continental Chapter held its month ly meeting at the home of Mrs, Thomas D. Whyte, 1649 IHobart street, Monday evening, Miss Annie M. Alexander, regent, presiding. The treasurer, Mrs. Whyte, reported all obligations to the National and State socleties fulfilled, donations were made to the students’ loan fund, li brary, D. A. R. marker, Children of the Republic and money pledged for the District trees. The assisting hostesses were Mrs. Minnie * Peterson, Mrs. Curtis, Miss Townsend, Miss Fisher and Mrs. M Millan, The guests of the evening were Mrs. David Caldwell, Stat vice regent; Miss 'Virginia Pri State recording _ secretary; Bertha Robbins, Miss Nellie Grant Ross, chalrman conservation and thrift, and Mrs. Mary Dobson of Bos- ton. Interesting talks were*made by all. Mrs. Bond of Boston, a former regent, Continental Chapter, donated a chair to Constitution Hall in mem- of her mother. After the business meeting a. soclal hour was held in_honor of Washing- ton's birthd Decorations were in the Continenta s of buff and blue, the tea having broad bands of blue satin ribbon tied with bows of yellow gauze, in the center \ silver candelabra with tall blue and vellow candles and on either side were low blue bowls filled with yel- low roses and jonquils. Capitol Society, Children of the American Revolution, took active part in the ceremonies held in Memorial Continental Hall by the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution on February 22, Members of the senfor and junior divisions of Capitol Soclety, under the leadership.of their color bearer, had the honor of making the presentation of the colors for the C. . R. during the opening patriotic ex- reises at this joint meeting. Capitol Society was also well repre- sented at the annual party given to all District C. A. R. socleties the same afternoon at the Washington Club, and several talented members from the juniors contributed numbers to the program arranged by the District State director, Mrs. Morrison. Miss Helen Fairbanks Defrees played “Min- uet in G,” Mary Darnaby Scott Elgin and Virginia Scott sang Southern songs, accompanied by their mother, and Miss Mabel Wackerman gave a fancy dance. A feature on the pro- gram was a piano solo by the child pianist, Miss Constance Russell. Being the oldest C. A. R. society in the District, Capitol Society has as members a number of children whose fathers or mothers were former mem- bers and requests for membership from members who have transferred into the D. A. R. and S. A. R. from Capitol Society are especially _wel- comed by the president, Mrs, Henry Fenno Sawtelle. Members wishing to learn to dance the Capitol Society minuet are request- ed to give their names to Mrs, Saw- telle, 6200 Connectiscut avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. C. A. R—A George Washington birthday party was given the mem- bers of the Children of the American Revolution of the District by Mrs. Ed- ward L. Morrison,. State directow of the C. A. R., and her board of man- agement on Tuesday afternoon from 2 until 6 o'clock, at the Washington R. |Club, the juniors coming at 2 and re- maining until 4 and the seniors from 4 to 6. Many of the mothers came and brought their little folks, some of whom were dressed in colonial cos- tume and wearing white wigs, adding a quaint and pisturesque effect to the party. Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel, national president, Society of the Children of the American Revolution, and a large number of her executive. committee were there to greet the children, as well as representatives and officials of the Sons and Daughters of the Ameri- can tl}]evolulugn ¥ho were in the city A e celebration of ¥ 3 e | ‘Washington’s Entertainment was furnishe boys and girls from each mdeted co‘:x}: sisting of the following numbers: From Wakefleld Society, Mrs. Charles E. Winter, president—Helen Bunten and Georglana Chapin Light- foot, a dialogue, “The Version of the First Public Celebration of George Washington's Birthday as a Child.” From Gov. Thomas Welles Society, Mrs. Clayton E. Emig, president—Two feature dances by Edith Graham. From Capitol Soclety, Mrs. H. F. Saw- telle, president—Mary Eigin and Vi ginia Scott, duet of Southern melodi Mabel Wackerman, solo dance; Helen Defrees, piano selection, and Con- stance Russell, piano solo, “The Witch Dance,” by Paganini, arranged for her by her teacher, Mrs. Routt Manning. The program concluded with violin and cello selections by Jen and Frank Westbrook, accompanied by their mother. The Westbrook trio has been heard over radio many times. An orchestra furnished music for dancing by the older b6ys and girls and refreshments were served to each group of junjors and seniors. Mrs. Morrison, as chairman of pro- gram, had assisting her the following members of her board: Mrs. J. L. Wat. son, chairman of arrangements, and Mrs. W. W. Sloan, vice chairman: Mrs. J. Miller Porter, chairman of refresh- ments, and Mrs. Jasper M. Beall chairman of music. 2 Federal City Chapter.—The monthly meeting of the chapter was held Feh’- riary 22 at the home of Mrs. Mary K. Nalle, 2006 Klingle road. Routine business was transacted and part of the evening was given over to the reading of articles regarding George Washington and his sister, Mrs. Lewis, of Kenmore. The refreshments, fur- nished by the hostess and her sister, Mrs. Woodward, were in keeping with the spirit of the day with the tradi- tional hatchet and cherry. FRAME BRICK stucco METAL gLock UPERIOR GARAGES as LOW $150.00 . $5.00 in gost per mp PHONE MAIN 9427 GTONEBRAKE 820-11 ST, CONCRETING 1 Build, Rebuild, Remodel Repair Stores and Homes, Porches and Steps 1 SPECIALIZE IN NEW and repair OLD TIN ROOFS turesque « Library of Con ceived valuable sour American history volumes of Pason Brownlow's' Wh Rev. Willlam Gannaway Brownl is described as one of the most acters in early Americ journalism. He originally itinerant Methodist minister in Ten- nessee and Kentucky. He was 6|the weighed Y nessee at n | bethtown, time. | the Union and this plunged him into many bitter tights. journalists on the | presented to the Library by Mrs. John p . S SR e e 93 Volumes of Parson Brownlow’s Whlg Darder who dunpocted the. cause of | pall Brownlow and covera the. yeats Are Presented to Library of Congress his hand. The Whig continued its uncomprom- | | the strongest | Oetober. 1861, st Tennessee. | indicted by the pounds and is | jging fight against when Torowniow ‘was | ALLEN GRAY ELECTED. grand jury and his | i . | paper was suppressed. He was able to revive it November overnor of Tennessee | From 1869 to 1875 | | he was elected 1 - | and again in 1867, ed it to Jonesborough | e was & member of the United States | ind to Knoxville in 1849, As | Sena ; ate, il War drew near he was on The ‘set of files of the Whig w 1. 1563 1 1845 | Selected Head of North Dakota So- ciety—Honor Mrs. Ladd. Allen Gray was elected president of the North Dakota Society at its an- | nual election of officers Monday eve- from 1839 to 1861, and from 1863 to His paper reached | 1867. It was Brownlow's own file and rculation of 10,000, very large for | is covered with marginal notations in ning at a dipner meeting at the Bur lington Hotel. Other new officers ave I2. ¥. Ladd, wife of former Sena- F. Ladd, vice president: George secretary, and Miss Edna Hall. treasurer. The meeting was conducted by Charles Hamel, president. The speak ers included W. L. Stockwell, former commissioner of education of North Dakota; Senator Frazier, Senator Nye and Paul Samuelson, who is here in the interests of the university me- morial stadium fund. Aristotls was called the Pope of Philosoph FEEEEEEBE—:EE—EEEBEEEEEfi I R JARTIPOOM Three-piece fiber suite cushions, upholstered backs Englander one motion double day beds with the Eng- lander mattress covered in cretonne ..........c..ccoppeee An Established Fact I We Sell Quality Merchandise at Lower Prices and on the Easiest Credit Terms— The genuine St. George Natural Willow Rockers and Chairs. 100 of each in this sale. Can be purchased for cash or on our easy credit plan. No telephone, C. O. D: or mail orders. None re- served. Not more than one of each to a customer. Four-piece bedroom suite finished in the newest shades of wal- nut. Cabinet work of the higher type. LA I Y i XN LB SN LS e FU with separate spring and wide comfortable with prettily carved hair and has loose spring- filled cushions. Reverse side of cushions covered in brocatelle Ten-piece dining room suite—table, buffet, ser- ver, china case, five side and one armchair—in American or l high-lightslog walnut finish This compart- ment refrigerator with white enam- - el inside linings, two movable nickeled wire shelves and pat- ented water din—25-1b. ice capacity. Beautiful three-piece living room suite frame, covered in mo- 1252 ssessssscsccse ’0‘, W, === To] 0 | 0| 2 |8 (8| ——— o [ (B [——c [———=la —— o} cle———nslol———o]olc———lal———— o] ——=la|e—r=l0|c——=|o|—— o] T URE CO.