Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1928, Page 68

0 Mrs. David D. Caldwell, State regent, District of Columbia, Daughters of the erican Revoiution, presided at the te executive meeting held at the mber of Commerce December 7. national officers, Mrs. John Beavers snd Mrs. Eli Helmick, were present. In the opening address Mrs. Caldwell woke on the aims and ambitions of the srga;t'zation and stressed studying the Jonstitution and by-laws. Mrs. Harry C. Grove, State historian, ported on the compilation of the his- Y of State chapters as asked for by e national historian, Miss Alice Louise | AcDufTee. | The Chapter House Corporation re- E)rted $11,600 in cash and that a card arty would be held at the Willard Ho- 1 January 25 to further the fund, and ealled attention to the Sketch Book, in :h)ch memorial pages may be pur- hased. Mrs. E. Grattan Kerans, chairman of | the Americanism committee, invited the | members to attend the meeting of the committee on the third Tuesday of the | month at the Webster School, Tenth and H streets, where the work is being carried on so effectually. In February a patri- otic reception will be given to those re- cciving their citizenship papers. | Conservation and Thrift, through the | ‘chairman, Mrs. Frank E. Webner, urge | the preservation of evergreens and use ©f the living Christmas tree. Mrs. Alfred Ball Garges, chairman, onstitutional Hall, announced that there were more chairs available for purchase, as a slight change in the plans had made it possible to place several hundred more chairs in the au- ditorium. The District of Columbia has taken 159 chairs. The committee is| endeavoring to close the potential | donors' fund by December 31. Rum- | mage is asked to be accumulated for a sale in the Spring, while the entertain- | ment committee of the State Officers’| Club will hold the minstrel show. Mrs. John L. Barr, on correct use ®f the flag, announced the flag lectures | ‘would soon be ready for distribution. The student loan fund is doing its Elr! in assisting students, as reported y_Mrs. James C. Ord, chairman. ‘The foreign relations committee, Mrs. James Willey, chairman, announced a public meeting which would be held December 17 in the national officers’ clubroom in Memorial Continental Hall, at which time the speaker would be Representative Porter of Pennsylvania and the subject would be the Kellogg peace treaties. Miss Janet Richards will also be on the program. | Mrs. John F. Little, chairman of the | genealogical research committee, is | urging members to send in copies of | wills, deeds and Bible records of their own families in order that data will be wavailable from authentic sources. ‘The girl home-makers’ committee, of which Mrs. Clarence A. Weaver is vice | chairman, has met with the girls every week since October 11. They are plan- | ing a silver tea at the Trinity Church, ‘hird street and Indiana avenue, on De- cember 17. Class lessons in dressmaking, cooking and food values, embroidery, household decoration and designing, rug making, social etiquette, home mursing and care of children are among the subjects beag taught. Each chap- ter was reques| to contribute $5 to- ward this work. Copies of the Kellogg peace treaty and Mrs. Gregory's report as national chairman of legislation in the United States Congress have been distributed @s stated by Miss Mae Helm, State chairman of the committee. One thousand three hundred and fifty-eight coples of the Manual for Im- migrants have been placed in the Americanism Schools and Hebrew Aid Bociety. Mrs. Alexander H. Bell, chair- snan of the committee, reported that she has been having an exhibit of the manual printed in the different lan- guages in some of the schools, hoping to arouse interest and create a sale for the book. Thirteen thousand dollars was expended this Fall for printing these manuals. The fund on hand for the memorial to Caroline Scott Harrison will be trans- forred to the Miami College and sub- sequent moneys will be invested in a memorial to be placed in Constitution Hall, the fund to be closed by March 45, in accordance with a decision of the pational board. W was understood that the proper inscription was to be placed on the building by the college. A national defense conference is soon to be held. The national old trails committee, through Mrs. Joseph M. heat, reported two more monuments ve been erected on the National Old ‘Prails, the eighth one at Vandalia, Tl end the ninth at Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Catherine Nagle, for patriotic education, asked for money for two mountain schools and also clothing and canned goods for the Christmas boxes. Mrs. Theodore Knappen, chairman of Revolutionary relics, reported the re- ceipt of a unique brass toaster, a large silver spoon and books, Mrs. Louise Bencit Johnson of the Sarah Franklin Chapter presented the toaster and spoon and Mrs. H. C. Gauss of Co- lumbia Chapter presented a volume of Poe published in 1788. Through Conti nental Chavter a book entitled “War, published in 1814, was donated by Mrs. Fannie Fisher, while Miss Mable Louise ‘White presented Dwight's “Travels,” prblished in 1822. The Sons and Daughters of the Re- ublic reported the organization of heir fourth club, known as the Betsy Ross, with 100 members. The following memorial resolutions 187! D. A. R. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. were presented: Mrs. Howard L. Hodg- kins of Our Flag Chapter presented a resolution in memory of Miss Catherine E. Polkinhorn, a charter member of Our Flag Chapter, while Miss Mary Lee Goddard of Manor House Chapter presented a resolution in memory of Mrs. John R. Garrison, one of the two survivors of the 18 signers of the origi- nal document to organize the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Louis W. Eugster, regent of Elizabeth Jackson Chapter, presented the resolution on Mrs. Augustus Heaton, late regent of the chapter, and Mrs. Charles N. Joyce, regent of Col. John Wash- ington Chapter, presented resolutions for Miss Fannie Washington Hunter Weeks. The State committee on Americanism will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Americanization School library, Tenthi and H streets. Mrs. Leonard B. Schloss, | president of the District of Columbia | section, National Council of Jewish | Women, w:ll be guest and speaker. Mrs. Grattan Kerans, State chairman, ex- tends an invitation to all members of the D. A. R. who are interested in this work to attend the committee meetings from time to time. Mrs. Robert E. Fer- guson and Mrs. J. F. Gross are vice chairmen of the committee; Mrs. L. B. Mann, secretary. The District of Columbia Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met December 10 at the home of Mrs. John Franklin Little, 1510 Varnum street. The regent, Mrs. Catherine E. Nagle, presided. Reports of officers were received, in- cluding a very gratifying one from the ; card party committee, Mrs. Capo-Rod- riguez, chairman. | The oath of membership was admin- istered by the chaplain to the new | members present—Mrs. David D. Caid- | well, Mrs. Leon Clark, Mrs. Elmer E.| Curry and Mrs. Edmund K. Fox. Three names were presented for membership. Mrs. Fernald, chairman of the gen- ealogical research committee, reported on the work done at Rock Creek grave- vard. A list of tombstone records was received, giving valuable data from the Trinity Reformed Church of Gettys- burg, Pa.; Christ Church, near Little- town, Pa., and the old Christ Church graveyard. The Woman's City Choral Club, under Mrs. Gertrude Lyons, its director, ren- dered Christmas carols, and the Christ- mas story was told by Miss Alice Drake, after which refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. Judge Lynn Chapter met December 4 at the home of Miss Marguerite Orme, 6600 Georgia avenue, with the Misses Virdinia Francis, Margaret Mackey and Ruth Smith assisting hostesses. The regent, Mrs. C. C. Haig, presided. The meeting was opened with the usual exercises. The minutes of the previous meeting, read by the recording secre- tary, Miss Virginia Francis, were ap- proved. The treasurer, Miss Elsie Krey, gave a full account of dues and all funds attended to in her office. The|D. registrar, Miss Ruth Smith, reported the acceptance by the national board of the papers of Mrs. Moffett, also the transfer of Mrs. Leeman. The his- torian, Mrs. W. H. Wagner, reporting for the State historic committee, stated that they had some very interesting talks by a member of her trip abroad, and also a humorous paper by the his- torian of another chapter. Chapter committees reported as fol- | lows: Mrs. Gauss, for the finance, | with a nearly completed return of the card party close to $300; Mrs. Swingle, | b for membership, offering the name of Miss Mary Stone Chapman, who was unanimously elected; Mrs. entertainment, naming the for the December and January meet- ings, also made mention that the reg- ular January meeting night would | come on New Year day, so it was then voted to extend the time to the next Tuesday, and Miss Laura Silsby, for the committee on visiting and flowers, announced that Mrs. H. H. Eliott had a son; congratulations were offered and a baby spoon, with the S. A. R. in- signia would be sent to Henry, jr. The Wagner. the chapter executive committee. presented, as follows: Americanization, $10; Arthur Place, $36; Sons and Daughters, $10; Crossnore, $50; Ellis Island, Immigrants’ Manual national Was C Greenway Inn Opposite Cathedral Mansions Special M Sunday Tuesday and Thursday Chicken Wednesday and Friday Sea Food 85¢ 5 to 7:30 M. Brol Tenderloin Steak $1.00 1:30 to 7:30 P.M. Our Own Delicious Bread and Pastries Daily Col. 10118 Ann Taber m<» =HCcAa=-amz20 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., defense, $17.75; per capita, $24.85; student loan, $10; Valley ', $5; library, $3.55: Juvenile Protective As- sociation, $10; chair, $70, making a total of $237.15. The chair for Mrs. Harry B. Gauss, in_Constitution Hall, has been paid in full. ‘The members of the State committees all reported interesting facts, especially for foreign relations—Miss Elsie Krey, that Representative Stephen G. Porter would speak on the Kellogg peace pact; national defense, Miss Cortia Hunter, read a paper on “Defense of Religion.” The indorsement of the national ticket of Mrs. Hobart was enacted. The chapter is planning in February for the celebration of its birthday, when it will be 21. The guests of honor were Vice President General Mrs. John M. Beavers, State Regent Mrs. David D. Caldwell and State Vice Re- gent Miss Helen Harman, who all brought greetings and emphasized the various lines of patriotic work, every- thing in which the chapter is deeply interested. Vocal selections were given by Miss Letitia Walker, accompanied by Christopher Tenley, and little Miss Aubrey Sieber recited. Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter.—Mrs. Ada Mills Payne and Mrs. Blucher W. Rector were hostesses for the meeting Tuesday evening and were assisted by Mrs. Brennon and Mrs. Bailey and the Misses Wheelock, Jordan and McPherson. The regent, Mrs. Ruth Barnard Parker, presided, and after the singing of “America” and while the colors were displayed by the color bearer, Miss Ruth Ann Parker, the salute to the flag was given. Reports of officers and chairmen of committees and rep- resentatives on State committees fol- lowed, and Mrs. Willlam Leavitt read a report of the recent State ®xecutive committee meeting. The regent read the announcement of the candidacy of Mrs. Julius Talmage of Georgia for the office of president general and the ticket put out by her. She announced that as Miami University and Oxford College, Ohio, had merged, the sum raised by the National Society, D. A. R., for a dormitory in memory of Mrs. Caroline Scott Harrison, the first president general, at Oxford College had been turned over to Miami Uni- versity, and also that a suitable me- morial to Mrs. Harrison would prob- ably be placed in Constitution Hall. | She stated that some of the mountain | 4 schools sponsored by the D. A. R. were | # in dire financial straits, and particu- | larly the Matthew T. Scott School, lo- cated at Phelps, Ky. Mrs. Earl Fouts. chairman of the committee on patriotic education, read a letter from the ma- | tron of the school further emphasizing | its needs, and as Mrs. Matthew T.| Scott, a former president general, now deceased, had founded the school and was deeply interested in it and as she was the first honorary member and a sincere friend of Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter, it was voted to make another contribution, in addition to that re- cently forwarded, and to arrange for a still larger contribution in next year's budget. It was also decided, on mo- tion of Mrs. Payne, who offered her house for the event, to give a small card party for the benefit of the school. After the business session, the regent introduced Mrs. David D. Caldwell, State regent, who spoke on the work and needs of the District of Columbia . A. R. Following Mrs. Caldwell, Rev. Dr. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of the First Congregational Church, spoke on the tendency to agnosticism of the present day, and especially in reference to schools. In speaking of national de- fense he stated that he was not a pacifist, neither was he a militarist, but he styled himself an activist. His address was much appreciated. ‘The musical program consisted of piano solos by Miss Pauline Homiller, young daughter of a deceased member, Mrs. Edith Homiller, and vocal solos y Mrs. Rector, accompanied by Miss Homiller. A social hour closed the meeting. with refreshments 1219 F St. S’Aoes o/yea/ to matcé tée /I"OCé are Srmart * Priced 1928 When Ready—Our New Store Will Be at 1352-1354 Conn. Ave. fered in our Do Your Xmas | Save 20% to o, T0 On Entire Stock of Diamonds Watches Jewelry and Silverware | | | | « To those who desire ReMovaL SaALE Harris & Shafer Co. 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Letters from several out-of-town members were read, the most note- worthy having been penned by Mrs. M. St. Clair Blackburn, founder and hon- orary regent of the chapter, who wrote of D. A. R. work in Illinois. An appropriation was made for the work of the State historic committee, the money to be added to the fund for the marking of some historic spot. ‘The regent announced the death of a member, Mrs. Margaret Carter Baum, and the receipt of a note of appre- ciation from her son, W. Carter Baum, for the flowers sent by the chapter. Resolutions of sympathy, drawn up by Mrs. Grady, were adopted. The chairman of the better films committee, Miss Belden, announced photoplays indorsed by N. S. D. A. R. ‘The regent called attention to the special December issue of the D. A. R.l | magazine, which is the Constitution | Hall souvenir number, and announced | that single copies could be ordered. | This chapter has 13 subscribers, thanks | | to the efforts of Mrs. Benson, magazine chairman. A rising vote of thanks was given Mrs. Pennington for her successful efforts in locating the Richard Arnold milestone. Mrs. Kerans, State chairman of Americanism, was introduced by Mrs. Gross. Her talk was excellent and gave the practical ways in which one | can help to imbue others with Ameri- can ideals. Mrs. Gross, vice chairman of State Americanism committee, read the annual report of the Americaniza- tion school. The scope of the work ? pohams’ g Christmas Suggestions of the D. A. sarily limited, growth of the perative that energy and money be put into the work. Recent gifts are a copy of ton,” presented by the board of trade, and a map showing the District of Columbia milestones, drawn and pre- sented by Mrs. Slyvanus Johnson. Kerans, Harrington were guests. A pleasant social hour followed adjournment. American Chapter held its December meeting at the home of the Misses Gar- rett, 1356 Otis street. were made to send a box of clothing to Crossnore School in Tennessee. X were also donated to the Americaniza- | tion Library. Mrs. Fred T. Walker, a prospective member, was the guest of Mrs. the evening. refreshments were served. Col. John Donelson Chapter was en- tertained at its December meeting by Mrs. James H. Mackey and Miss Helen Harman at their home, 3524 Thirteenth | In the absence of the regent, | Adela Brand, street. Mrs. Mrs. Harry C. Following_th ports of officers were given. port of the regent was read by the pre- siding officer. retary, Mrs. L. from the meeting, sent a written report. The treasurer, ported a considerable balance in the treasury. In DEC R. at the school is neces- IBER 16, 1928—PART but the tremendous school renders it im- to the historian’s files the “Book of Washing- | chapter on Mrs. Hall and Miss Arrangements Books During the social hour the vice regent, | Oberholser, presided. { e opening exercises, re- The re- defense The corresponding sec- A. Proctor, also detained | Mrs. Mrs. S. S. Allen, re- the absence of the his- torlan, Miss Glassie’s report was read by Miss Helen Harman. Miss Eunice W. Wright, reported pa- pers pending action by the national board of management. Mrs. W. R}hMetz, representing the e committee, reported the activitles of that committee. Miss Helen Harman, a member of the Chapter House Cor- poration, gave an account of a recent meeting and announced the coming benefit to be held at the New Willard Hotel on the evening of January 25. The chapter also subscribed a sum of money to be applied to the Chapter House purchasing fund. who represents the chapter on the Sons and Daughters of the Republic com- mittee, sent a written report, which was read by the secretary. Kebler spoke at some length on the State D. A. R. student fund. Mrs. James H. Mackey read communications from the national society and the president general concerning foreign relations. She also announced a public meeting, under the auspices of the State foreign relations committee, to be held on the evening of December 17. Miss Helen Harman read extracts from national literature. Ranno gave an account of the recent meeting of the Continental Hall and Revolutionary Relics committee. Tribute was paid to the memory of R. A. Dellette, time of her death on November 30, was an active member of the Col. Donelson Chapter. llowing the business meeting the The registr: freshments. State Americanism assisting hostesses. The regent. Mrs. L. F | ported as Mrs. _Frederick | who until the | John mittee on better fil chapter adjourned for a social hour, during which the hostesses served re- Eugenia Washington Chapter met Mon- day evening at the home of Mrs. Isaac Weil, with Miss Lee and Miss Armat Stoddart, presided. After the reading of the minutes =ad the treasurer's report, the regent re- ported on the meeting of the State executive at the United States Cham- ber of Commerce Building December 7, and the functions attended since the | November meeting, and called atten- | | tion to the card party to be given for | the benefit of the Chapter House on the evening of January 25, and to the | meeting of the foreign relations com- mittee to be held tomorrow, at which Representative Stephen Porter of Penn- | | sylvania will speak on the Kellogg peace | | pact. | The historian, Mrs. Chase, gave | further facts concerning the mile- stones cf the District, and also re- chairman of the Ameri- | canism, Ellis Island and Manual for | Immigrants committees. Keever reported for the committee on better films, after which motion pic- | tures were discussed, particularly with regard to the distortion of historic | facts, and a resolution, suggested by Miss Cullen, was adopted condemning Soap! this feature, copy to be sent to the cretwhers | State chairman of the District com- B " (Continued on Eleventh Page) | Foss The regent, “s. Mrs, Mc-| |July7,1927. cura Soap. Miss Cullen re- The Marvelous New oNnorA MErLopoN = QT and the MELODON with RADIG In Watery Pimples. Could Not Sleep. Cuticura Healed. 4 Ecgema broke out in little watery pimples on mydh-by'l arm. The Keep your skin clear and your potes active by daily use of Cuti- Heal irritations and| rashes with Cuticura Ointment. 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