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THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON, D. €. MAY 5 1929—-PART L) D. A. R. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. Columbia Chapter. — Mrs. James Henry Harper, past regent of the chap- ter, was entertained by members and friends at a banquet given in her honor as retiring regent at the Roosevelt Hotel Tuesday evening. The event was » complete surprise, Mrs. Harper thinking she had been invited to a small family dinner. A burst of applause greeted her as the curtains were drawn aside disclosing the 40-odd participants and the banquet table, which was decorated with red, white and blue flowers. Mrs. Roy A. Porterfield, incoming regent, graciously welcomed Mrs. Har- per and at the close of the dinner presented her with a large May basket. As Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Mrs. Porterfield made a sprightly toastmaster, appro- priately introducing thosc representing flowers to be placed in the basket. Mrs. David D. Caldwell, State regent. ex- pressed her pleasure at being present as she presented a bouguet of roses and paid _tribute to the support given her by Mrs. Harper, as regent. Mrs. Velma Sylvester Barber spoke feelingly of the loyalty and co-operation of members as she added tulips, and Mrs. George Middleton signified 'the love of ~the chapter for Mrs. Harper, phrasing her | tribute in clever original poetry as she placed pansies and heather in the fill- ing receptacle. As the chapter always keeps open house for husbands, Willlam L. Mattocks, on behalf of the gentle- men, added their apprectation in sev- eral 'witty remarks while he lald snap- dragons before Mrs. Harper. Mrs. Al-| bert B. Snavely, on behalf of the of-| ficers of Mrs. Harper's cabinet, told of | the bond of affection existing for their | Jeader, and as she finished filling the basket with iris she pinned the ex-| regent pin, a gift from the chapter, | upon the shoulder of Mrs. Harper.| There were tears in the eyes of Mrs. | Harper as she thanked all present and | told of her joy in working with and for the organization. Mrs. George Hillyer, jr., State treas- urer: Mrs. Harry C. Grove, State his- torian; Mrs. Elmer E. Curry, regent of | E. Pluribus Unum Chapter; Mrs. A, E. T. Hansmann, regent of Monticello Chapter, and Miss Young. former regent of Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter, added tributes of the loyalty and sincerity of Mrs. Harper, some dating their friendship to chiidhood. Those seated at the head of the table with Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Por- terfield were Mrs. David D. Caldwell, Miss Nellie Grant Ross, State recording secretary: Mrs. George Hillyer, r., State | treasurer; Mrs, Harry C. Grove, State e Mra, Velma Sylvester Baber, | since organization, | Chenoweth Turner, | chapter registrar and Mrs. Mary D. charter member. | During the courses of the dinner | A A. Willmett sang. accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Willmett. The Captain Wendell Wolfe Chanter met April 23 at the home of Mrs. Alex- ander H. Bell in Cleveland Park. The regent, Mrs. Ruth Barnard Par-| ker, presided, and Mrs. H. M. Vander- vort led in the opening devotional exer-[ cises. During the business session reports of officers and committee chairmen were | heard. Miss Annabel Ruth of the Berks | County Chapter, Reading, Pa., was elected an associate member. Mrs. Bell, | chairman of the dinner committee, re- | d that the committee recommended | the Blue Triangle as the place and sug- | gested several dates. The Blue Triangle was selected and the date fixed as May | 24. Mrs. Alice Rogers Hager and Mrs. | Ralph C. Wilson are arranging an after- | dinner program. At the conclusion of the business echoes from the Continental Congress were heard. Mrs. Parker, regent: Mrs. A. 5. Boles, vice regent; Mrs. W. M. Leavitt, delegate; Mrs. Clara A. Stine and Miss Eva E. Luke, alternates, gave reports of the different sessions which | they had attended. Miss Wolfe, honor- | ary regent, related her experiences as a member of the press committee, Mrs. Ada C. Payne as a member of the house committee, Mrs, Bell as Stats chairman of the Manual for Immigrants and Mis: Ruth Ann Parker told of the congress from a page’s point of view. The evening concluded with a musical program rendered by Mrs. Thelma Mills Rector, soprano: Miss Mary Garrott whistler, and nell Woodend, bari- tone. Miss Garrett accompanicd Mrs. Rector end Mrs. Feelemyer Mr. Wood- end. A socfal hour followed, and as it was the chapter’s nineteenth birthday anni- versary, a birthday cake with 19 candles held the place of honor at the beauti- fully appointed refreshment table. Miss Wolfe. as founder of the chapter, cut the cake nad made a brief address. The assisting hostes=s were _the regent, Mrs. Parker: the founder, Wolfe: Mrs. Roundy, Mrs. Gough, Jordan, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Beall, Fouts, Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Munford, Mrs Vandervort and Mrs. Wilson, Misses An drews, Barnes, Chase, Luke and Purcell. There was a large number of mem- bers present and many guests, among them Mrs. Kilgore. delegate to the re- cent Continental Congress. from Topeka. Kans., and mother of Miss Elizabeth Kilgore of the chapter. Mrs. Kilgore was introduced and spoke of her work as registrar of the Topeka Chapter. The next meeting will be held May 28, at the home of the regent in Foxhall Viilage when reports of officers and committees Thursday evening. May 2. for the bene- it of the Kenmore Association and the patriotic fund of the chapter, The subject of the talk was “A Ram- ble in Old dens,” and beautiful col- gardens of American and Europe were shown, The Janct Montgomery Chapter held monthly meeting at the home of Robertson, 4800 Western . the regent, Mrs. E. W, After the salute to singing of “America,” roll cail. the minuies of the ng were read and accepted made of the Congress of . D. A. R., by Mrs. orzge F. Hane, dele- frem this chapter. chairman of conservation and tirift reported work on the tree plant- ing and (h> many difficulties encoun- tered in her endeavor to have a plant- ing (his year. The regent reported a donation of $2 toward a stone to be placed in the Cathodral at St. Alban’s in honor of Mrs. J. Charles Linthicum, State chaplain of Marvland. Because of the change in the by-laws, this was the annual meeting. The regent made her report, showing good work done by the many committees, an increas¢ in maga- zine subscriptions, many trees planted by individual members of the chapter, boxes sent to Ellis Island and the mountain schools and cash donations to Crossnore School and the School of | Practical Arts under the control of the It will be the annual meeting, | for the year will be given and will also | be the occasion for the biennial elec- tion of officers, for which Miss Luke is| chairman of the nominating committee, with Mrs. Gough and Mrs. Montague and the Misses Andrews and Macauley as members of the committee. Mary Washington Chapter.—Under the auspices of the chapter an illus- trated talk was given by Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston at the Willard on It Is Worth $2 If presented on or Before Wednesday, May 8 At All PEOPLES DRUG STORES 15-24-30-60 This Coupon and $1 Entitles Bearer to One Regular $3 PEARL” NECKLACE Tt 1s hard to tmagine buying beantl- the quality of A ‘special purchase ful PEARLe these, for so littl Americanism committee, and many flag codes distributed to the schools and or- ganizations and churches. The record- ing secretary reported a good attend- ance at the meciings, good programs and profitable results. The correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. J. N. Barkley, r ported letters of condolence and notif cation cards sent out, and the treasurer, Miss Laura Gilliland, reported: Ri ceipts, $409.14: disbursements, $281.70: | investment, $100, and a cash balance of $27.44. Mrs. H. K. Corrick read resolutions on the death of Mrs. Margaret Perry and the death of Miss Mary C. Priest and moved that a copy be sent the fam- ilies of the two deceased members. The following officers were elected: ‘Women who have been on in the habit of paying $3. 84 or even 35 will Dbe more than delighted with the beauty of the necklaces we offer at only $1, with coupon. COMPARE! If you Auplicate the qual- and luster of these RLSs for less than will o promptly refund Judge. posta Regent, Mrs. Edgar W. Moore: vice re- gent, Mrs. Lilly C. Stone; recording scc- retary, Mrs. Evan Condon; correspond- ing secretary, Mrs. H. G. Robertson; | registrar, Mrs. Lewis Jackson: treas urer, Miss Laura Gilliland: historian, Mrs, W. T. Owens: auditor, Mrs. Geo F. Hane; parliamentarian, Mrs. trude Stevens, and directors, Mrs. ter E. Perry, Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham and Miss Mary McC. Jone After adjournment the hostess enter- tained the members at tea. The May | meeting will be held at the home of | Mrs. Frank B. Bomberger, at College Park, Md. ! Lucy Holcomba Chapter met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred M Hopkins. Mrs. Eliot H. Thomson and Miss Alice Griggs assisting hostesses. | Plans were discussed for the annual ! banquet of the chapter at the Biue Tri- angle on May 27. Mrs. F. E. Cunning- ham was appointed chairman of the committee on _arrangements for the garden party which the chapter is plan- ning to give in June. Tickets were disposed of among mem- bers for the theater benefit for Chapter House. . There was an_informal discussion of the Congress. thrce members of Lucy | Holcombe having served on the house committee. Refreshments were served during the social hour. \’ Livingston Manor Chapter—An un- usually large mumber of members and several guests a#tended the April meet- | ing of the chapter on Tuesday at the | home of Mrs. John W. Edwards on Ho- | | bart street. The reports of committee | | chairmen and from those attending the | Continental Congress were most inter- | | esting. Four new members were voted upon, two as transfers from out-of-town chapters and two as new Jnembers. The | | report of the committee on revision of | | the by-laws was presented by the chair- | man, Mrs. Brumbaugh, and adopted, with one or two changes. | The speaker of the afternoon was Rev. James Shera Montgomery, who al- | ways brings a_message worth listening ! to.” Miss Lucille Hardesty, one of the| | chapter members, rendered three solos, | INCH LENGTHS your money—vou are to ba the Tdeal for girts and bridge prizes all mail orders add 10 cents for and packing. SNTIRACTHIRED, SR> CONFIDENCE ===1UR CONFIDENCE in Washington has been justified! And, according to the number of people who have brought in suits and dresses to be cleaned and pressed, your confidence in this establishment has likewise been proven. Last Sunday ive announced our formal opening, and have been kept busy ever since, handling the hundreds of orders that have come in each day. 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As we make no deliveries on garments cleaned and pressed, we can ca But because we do actually perform this service for less, we do not want you to feel that quality 1f you have not already enjoyed the benefits of this great institution, and the voung daughter of the hostess . Refreshments were ting hostesses, Mrs Kimmell and Mrs, Young. served by Lacey, Miss Sons and Daughters of the Republic.— The State commitiee of the D. C. D. A. R. held its month'y 1iecetings during March and April. Mrs. J. Milton Jestor was hostess ai the March meeting. held in her home, 4616 Fifteenth street, and at the latter monthly meeting Mrs. Frand Scott entertained in her home, 3410 Fifteenth s et northeast. | The chairman, Mrs. Earl B. Fuller, presided at these meetings, and a good- Iy number of committce membars were present. The enthusiasm and co-op fon of the active members is always an aid to the success of the work and a joy to the chairman. Following the routine these commiftee meetings made and programs are the club mectings which monthly for the children. Ane increase in membe of the Mount Vernon Club at Petk Chap:l is noted, and at the last two mertings dif- forent members have read interestin papers which they have written con- cerning various cvents of historic in- terest A study of Kenmore and Wakeficld has been taken up in an informal way in the meetings. The committee is happy to announce that through the co-operation of Capt. J. 3. Staley, United States Marinc Corps, boys of the Sons and Daughters of the Republic Clubs will again_ this vear be allowed the privilege of an outing at Camp Neville, Quantico, Va. | Capt. Staley has charge of this camp, | and last year 15 boys were given an | outing of 12 days. Fifteen D. A. 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