Evening Star Newspaper, March 18, 1928, Page 50

Descendants of 36 Chapter met Tues- day evening at the home of Mrs. Wil- N Hanson, 4520 Seventh street. assisting _hostesses were: Mrs. Pemberton E. Russell, Mrs. Lucile G Moormen and Miss -Maibelle Moore. After the opening exercises and the Teading of the minutes of the previous meeting, the regent, Mrs. Tonnis J Holzberg, announced that all further Bdusiness would be suspended. as it was the annual guest |H{|\l of the chapter. and the remainder of the evening would be devoted to a program and sociability. The speaker of the evening. Comdr. M. M. Witherspoon, gave an inspiring talk oh the subject of “Al-Americans.” taking his audience briefly to all parts of the world and concluding with America, her history and ideals, and what it meant to be an all-American. Miss _Anita Schade entertained with two recitations. “Ginevra,” by Samuel Rogers. and “The Hand-Organ Man.” by Dana Burnet. Mrs. Constance Good- man gave a dialect reading entitled “Just Keep Stickin® On.” A musical | Drogram on guitars was rendered by Prof. Walter T. Holt and Miss Annabel Bird. including Bartlett's . “Nina Pancha, : “Love's Joy. by Vreeland: “\ Musical.” by Schubert, and “Moonglade.” by Holt. Among the guests present who ex- Dressed greet! ere Mrs. John M. Beavers, vice president general: Mrs. William Sherman Walker. vice president general and chairman of national de- fense: Mrs. David D. Caldwell, State | regent-elect: Miss Virginia Price, State recording sacreta: Mrs. Harry H. ‘Thompson. State historian: Mrs. Rich- erd E Claughton. State director of the | C. A. R Mrs. Hazel B. Jones. State chairman of the Juvenile Protective Association. and Mrs. Alfred B. Garges. Refreshments were served in the dining room, the color scheme of ths decorations being pink and green. Mrs Mary C. Schafer and Mrs. Moorman presiding at the table. Manor Honse Chapter held its March 00 Mmeeting at the home of Mrs. Clifton Clark, with Mrs. C. B. O'Neal. Miss Eunice Porter and Miss Frances Braw- ner assisting hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the regent, Miss Lilian Chenoweth. and was opened with prayer. led by the chaplain, Mrs. Jesse Anthony. followed by the salute to the flag. All officers answered to the roll call and their reports were accepted. | Mrs. Clark reported a meeting of the better films committee, of which she is A member: Miss Chenoweth spoke of the celebration of George Washington's birthday: Miss Hawkins reported the meeting of the D. A: R. student loan | fund committee. and Mrs. Pratt report- | ed the historic committee meeting, and also spoke on Ellis Island. The chapter | was also represented at the open meet- ing of the foreign relations committee. Mrs. Mudd. member of the entertain- ment committee, gave the details of the plans of the committee for the reception 10 be given the president general the last of the month. Mrs. Eleanor Collins reported that over $£80 had been turned in fow ®ickets purchased for the card THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON MARCH 13. 1928 —-PART respondenc. pertaining to same was read to the chapter by the seeretas Some of the points on the col - tution which have been taken up by the chapter this year were brought out at this meeting. The matter of a District flag was taken up, and one member suggested that the American eagle placed on a pennant for the District of Columbia would be quite | aLoropriate. Members were urged to support the Monticello benefit on March 15 at the Mayflower Hotel; as well as the banquet to be given on March 30 at the Willard Hotel in honor of the president general, Mrs, Brosseau. The honor guest of the chapter was Mrs. Charles P. Grandfield, District chairman of international relations. Social hour was followed by refresh- ments, Thomas Marshall Chapter held its March meeting at the home of Miss Mary Norris McCabe. in the Montana Apartments. The regent, Miss Mary G. Brown. presided Reports of the officers and commit- tee chairmen were presented. one. of + the most interesting of which was read by Mrs. Rankin. chairman of the Amer- icanism committee. It was voted that resolutions of sym- pathy be sent to Mrs. Jessica B. Acker, former regent of the chapter. on the death of her son. Capt. George Acker. The name of A new member was pre- sented. after which supper and a s cial hour followed. The supper table was gay with souvenirs and decora- tions in_honor of St. Patrick. Mrs. Eidsness invited the chavter to hold the April meeting at her home, in Alexandria, Va. Judge Lynn Chapter met March 6 at the home of Mrs. Horne. Due to the absence of the regent from the city. the vice regent, Mrs. Hamberger. presided. After the usual opening exercise: secretary’s report was read and approv- The treasurer reported a balance of $10639. A box valued at $15 has been sent to Ellis Island. The banquet in honor of the president general was announced for March 30. The names of Mrs. Robert Wood and Mrs. Norman Varnum were presented by the mem- bership committee. Mrs. Hamberger read a note thanking Mrs. Wagner for the flag holder she presented to the chapter house. The chapter commended Mrs. Gauss for her splendid work as a member of | the by-laws committee and Miss Price | for her excellent work as State secre- tary. | Interesting reports were made on the Americanization ball and the party given by the Sons and Daughters of the | Republic. The members were urged to attend | the meeting of the State conference on March 30 and thereby compete for the prize of $10 offered by Mrs. Willey. ° Deborah Knapp Chapter held a guest meeting Mondav evening at the home of Mrs. George W. Evans. on Nineteenth street, the assisting hostesses being Mrs. | membership. ¥ given by the chapter recently. A |P. W. Gibbon, Mrs. E. B. Meritt, Miss [oticr was rend fropm George Washingion | Mary E. Bean and Miss Jessie. Howel Post asking permission to use the $10|Embury. The regent. Mrs. Gertrude + subscribed by the chapter, to be used | Warren Moser. assisted by ths chaplain, for their home on H street. to be trans- | Mrs. P. L. L. Hiller, conducted the reg- ferred to the fund for the purchase of a | ular opening exercises, including ritual. “America the Beautiful” home on another site. By vote of the | singing of ted. members this was granted. The regent called attention to a desk | flag which has been presented to the | chapter by the vice régent. Miss Mary | Lee Goddard, who was given a vote of | thanks. The flag will be used at ali | It was voted to contribute $2 for the purchase of a new cord to hang | the mirror presented by the chapter to the District room in Continental Hall. Five dollars was contributed for seed to | en be planted in the flooded district of the Mississipp! Valley, and $5 was ordered paid for the Valley and salute to the flag. Miss Marion De Pontes read the pledge and was formally received into membership. The delegate. Dr. Ella R. Fales, re- ported the State conference and voiced | the pride the chapter feels in the State regent. Mrs. James M. Willey. Mrs. Moser read the report which, as regent, she gave at the State confer- ce. This chapter has again been honored | in the election of Mrs. Moser as presi- | . { dent of the Chapter House Corporation. | Regret was expressed at the critical iliness of the husband of the vice re- gent. Mrs. William 8. Parks. | Miss Prances M. Davison conducted a brief program on conservation and thrift, being assisted by Mrs. Gibbon. | Miss Moser, Dr. Fales and a guest. Miss | Nellie Grant Ross, State chairman of | the | conservation and thrift and State re- | | i been met; the per capita | Ellis 1sland, Immigrant's Man- ual and national defense had been paid. and contributions made for American- ism. Traveless' Aid, chapter house, stu- | dent loan fund, Caroline Scott Harrison | Memorial, Sons and Daughters of the | Rnuembhc. Berry 8chool. Kenmore, Juve.- | Mrs. Barton S. Embrey apd Mrs. | Katherine Cowen were received into the | ol 28 by transfer from a | North Carolina chapter. Miss Mary | Etta Bass filed her application with the | chapter and will be received as a mem.- ber upon the acceptance of her papers | by the national board. Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Chariton Clark, Mise Justine Rose- man. Mre. Hesscl, Miss Annin, Mr. Jones | 2nd Mr. Orlando Smith Chapter met March e of Miss Virginia Patter- | Son, 2205 California street. Mrs. M Wileox Godey and Miss Elizabeth Hart- man were assisting hostesses, The mes ing was opened with prayer, led by t chaplain. and salute 1o the flag. The regent. Mrs. Eimer E. Curry. presided Reports of officers and chairmen of ammittees were given. A full report of the Slate conference was given hy the Tegent end particular attention calied i1 the banquet on March 30 at the Willurd in homot of the president general. She 850 announced the election as Btate historian of Mre. Harry C. Grove, past regent of the chapler. Amendments to the by-laws were read by the historien Mre ‘Thendore M. F. Knappen, and acted upon. The chapler was pleased 10 welcome & new member, Mrs Arthur G Harrioon, alsn a charter member Miss Ade Guitner. vwho has been shsent rom the meetings for ome time on ae- eount of iliness Columbia Chapler—A cerg pi sponsored by Columbis Chapier be ghven Thurviay ng. 8 pm the Chestnit Farp Lorium, Tven- vy-sizth and Pennsy ile Byenye Columbla Chspter has contributed well this 3 Yarious national see & supporting the nev onstitution Hell, the District chapte; Bouse tund. student Joan riotic edu. ation Americenization. Children of the Fepublic. Ellie 1sland and many other worthy movements, that the chapler Dnds e treasury exhausted Mre Jamee Henry Harper, regent, i In charge, aselsted by Miss Nellie Gran: Toes ac chairman, wnd Mrs Thomas Dickwn. Mre. Paul Anderson, Mrs W W. Wallace, Mre. A B. Bnavely, Mrs Jaeon Waterman, Mre. M Giaus: Mie William L. Mstuske, Mis. C. B Gwyn snd Mrs. G. B Ashby Chapter heid it 58y evening at tie with Mie Au- sud Mre ) M Pich hark we hostesses The regent. M Harry wowling presided snd. after ih snging of “Americe’ the chsplain Mri Knight led in prayer, tollovea by the calute 1o 1he flag The vsus) order of bushnes by reporie of chalrman on mittees, vas made. afier which the regen! gave her report on the Biete esecutive committes. end alen on the Blete conference und annuel District meeting The chepler hsring unen mously edopled 1he reeolution as pre serien o0 Congrecs by the D Deughtere on the flag code, American Vagle March meetiig Kenie Apariment gustus Knight tollwed ale com the cor- cording secretary-elect. Members of | this chapter have planted 792 trees during the past year. Another guest who spoke was Mrs. Charles C. Haig, State chairman of Sons and Daughter: of the Republic. Other guests were Mrs. L. M. Brown of Fairfax County apter. Misses Helen and Mary Boyd Mrs. 8. P. Clarke of Continental Chap- ter. Mrs. J. G. Moore of President Mon- roe Chapter. Mrs. D. W. Springer of M chigan. Mrs. S. B. Stephens of Tren- ton. 8. C.: Miss J. C. Knapp of Port- land. Me.; Reucl Robinson of Camden, Me., and Mrs. Hamlin. The next meeting will be held at Windover, the home of Mrs. James M. Willey, in Vienna, Va. Col. John Donelson Chapter was entertained at its March meeting by Mrs. Cora Balley and Miss Elmerdeen Bailey at their home, 1306 Park road. The regent. Miss Helen Harman, pre- sided and reports were made by all of the chapter officers. The reports of the members serving on the State committees were read and additional information on the State work was given by the chapter members who were in attendance at thf State Con- ference. Mrs. Adela Brand, the vice tegent, read the flag lesson prescribed by the national chairman on the cor- rect use of the flag. The president general's message in the March num- ber of the D. Magazine was read by Mrs. George K. Jones. Announcement was made that the regent, Miss Helen Harman. had been clected State vice regent for a term of two vears following installation by the National Congress in April. The reading of the regent's report showed the chapter to have contributed to all of the items authorized by the National Society It that the chapter's historical program had been carried out. The member- ship has been increased and the chap- fer is enabled to have its delegate sent to_the Continental Congress. ‘The hostess served refreshments dur- ing a social hour and the mecting ad- journed to meet with Mrs. Harry C. Oberholser April 6. Little John Boyden Chapter held its March meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary A. Edmunds. 1614 Q street, the regent, Mrs. Fred L. Volland, presiding After the opening prayer and salute to the flag the reports of officers and State committees were given. The treasurer, Mrs. C.. A. Weaver, stated all obligations of the chapter had been paid and a good balance on hand to start the new absence of the registrar. Mrs. Edger- ton, who is still in Florida, the regent presented the names of Mrs. J. K. M. Barry and Mrs. W. W. Morrison as new members. and Mrs. J. H. Shellen- berger of Pennsylvania as an asso- clate member. They were elected to The library committee. Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, gave a list of books desired by the D. A. R. librarian. Mrs. Volland gave a detailed account of the State Conference and State meeting. calling attention to the new by-laws, also the meeting for March 30. and urged the members to attend The flag lesson was read by the sec- retary, Mrs. Robert Davidson. The guest of honor, the State treas- urer, Mrs. Roscoe L. Oatley. comapli- mented the chapter on its work for the year and stated the chapter stood No. 4 in the amount of contributions per capita of the 60 chapters in the Dis- trict. Mrs. J. N. Rice. a guest, was in- vited to join the chapter. During the program an original poem was given by Miss Nellie Dashield. Following the roll call refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Mary A. Edmunds. the members being joined by Dr. Clarence A. Weaver and George T. Gregory. Patriot's Memorial Chapter met March 13, 2 pm.. at the home of Miss Caroline Smith. 1859 Mintwood “place. The regent, Mrs. J. P. Saffold, presided. Reports were made by the chairmen of various committees. At the close of the business meeting a social hour was held and refreshments served by the hostess, Mrs. Saffold, and Mrs. William Boone Douglas assisting at the tables. The Advisory Couneil of the District | of Columbia C. A. R. met last Thursday at 10:30 am. in the C. A. R. board room at Memorial Continental Hall. Mrs Richard E. Claughton, State director, presided. 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Do your B, Nicademus shers are sold e for the delegates to the annual conven- tion of the C. A. R.. which will be held 4n Washington the week of April 17. In order to procure the necessary funds to cover the cost of entertaining the delegates a card party will be hela on March 27 at 2 pm. at the Chestnul Farms Auditorium. ~ Mrs. Jasper M. Beall is chairman of the entertainment committee, which is in charge of ar- rangements for the card party. Home- | made candy will be placed on’sale. The co-operation of the D. A. R. is invited. | Gavernor Thomas Welles Society, Chil- (dren of the Am n Revolution.—The Junior society met Saturday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs, Clay- ton Emig. Adelaide Beard presided The socicty presented a D. A. R. pin to Miss Alberta Warren in appreciation of her faithful services as treasurer. Flag posters were distributed for sev- eral schools. | George Arthur Cook was colorbearer during the exercises of saluting the colors, Frances V. Jones and Kathleen W. Jones were presented as new members. Theodore Tiller of the Army and Navy Society, C. A. R., played a group of piano numbers and Maxwell Gallo- way sang. | |* During the social hour Mrs. Emig's grandchildren, Perry Doing, Clayton Doing and Rosemary Endicott, shared their huge birthday cake with all pres- ent. The senfor branch was entertained hy Mrs. E. H. Gough and her son, Gaines Gough, at their home in Chevy Chase. Helen Carroll, the vice president, pre- sided. Catherine Posey read a letter from the board of the George Washington Hospital thanking members of the C. A. R. who danced for the recent pageant ball at the Mayflower. Richard Reidel, chaplain, was in charge of the reception of two new | members, Edgar Morris and Virginia | Edelin. Audrey Belt told an interesting story about the Decatur House and Mary Gleason _read a_paper on the life of George Rogers Clark. Plans were completed for a tea dance April 11 in the interest of patriotic work. Emily Nelson Chapter held its meet- ing at the home-of the regent. Mrs. St. ! Clair, with Mrs. Duvall and Mrs. Bur- ton as assisting hostesses. The meeting was called to order and after usual opening exercises reports were presented. As the corresponding | secretary was {ll her report was put over to the next meeting. The treasurer gave her report, which was accepted with thanks. Miss Carr, registrar, reported | that she had received a number of | papers which had been accepted by the | national society. Mrs. Marsh, historian, Rave a report of the State historic com- mittee meeting held during the month. Emily Nelson expects to be able to do something toward the Wakefield me- morial movement in which the historic | committee s interested in the next vear. Mrs. Henry Bolton reported that she had called on Miss Whillden when she was sick during the month. | Dr. Sibley Hill was called upon to | read the by-laws drawn up by Mrs. St | Clair. Mrs. Marsh and herself for the | chapter. ‘These were read one by one 4nd discussed as each came up and then Accepted. Thanks were extended to Dr. Hill, Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. St. Clair for the work they had put on these | by-laws. | | "The report of the ways and means committee was read and the chairman reported that the card party receipts were $25.50. Miss Car of the ways and means committee announced that she was going to hold a card party on March 20 at the A. B. Building, Gov- ernment Hotels. Everybody was urged | to attend and bring as many as pos- sible. Mrs. St. Clalr announced that Mrs. Hicks told her that the tea that was to be held at the League of American Pen Women's clubhouse and the reception to new State officers at American Asso- ciation of University Women's club- house had both been called off, but ‘that Mrs. Hicks was trying to arrange to hold a reception to the new State officers somewhere else. 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