Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1929, Page 32

D. A. R. ACTIVITIES Constitation Hall finance committee held the second meeting of the season at morial Coutinental Hall Decem- ber 6, Mrs. James Henry Harper, chair- man, presiding. After devotional exer- nises, led by the State chaplain, Mrs. H. B. Patton, the salute to the flag was given. Owing to the absence of the recarding secretary, Mrs. Reynolds, the amitutes of the previous meeting were omitted. Mrs. H. C. Merwin was ap- secretary pro tem. The chairman stated that the D. A. R. national board had assigned door No. 12—the “guest door” on the north side of Constitution Hall—to the Dis- trict of Colur:bia, as the District acted a8 hostess for all the other States, and it was much more fitting for the Presi- dent of the United States to enter through the door of the Federal city than through that of any other State. ‘The chairman asked that all money for the bronze doors be sent in at the earliest possible moment. In speaking of the indebtedness still on the charter members’ chair, she announced the death of Mrs. Willlam Van Zandt Cox, making the third charter member to pass away since the chair was subscribed. Mrs. Cox’s national number was 158, Mrs. St. Clair, former State regent of the District of Columbia, and Mrs. Sad- ler, former regent of Mrs. Cox's chapter, Our Flag, made appropriate remarks about Mrs, Cox and her work in the D. A. R. Mrs, Harper announced that all inscriptions for chair markers were now in and verified and had been sent to the treasurer general's office from Mrs. Magna's office for each to have their respective numbers affixed before send- ing to the el Ver to have plates made. It was unanimously decided to ask the chapters to get’ busy and send their money before the first of January for the bronze door, not to forget the char- ter members’ chair and the book unit subscribed by the chapters in the Dis- trict of Columbia. Representatives of 33 chapters answered at roll call, after which the committee adjourned, to meet in January. Louisa Adams Chapter met with the regent, Miss Mary F. Bickford, at her home in the Kenesaw on Tuesday eve- ning, December 10. A large number of members were in attendance. After the opening exercises reports of officers and committee chalrmen were made. Mrs. James Andrew Waish brought informa- tion from the State committee on na- tional defense and Miss Fanuy Corson reported on the State historic commit- tee and Immigrants’ Manual. Other reports were made by chapter representatives on Ellis Island, Conti- nental Hall and Revolutionary relics and Constitution Hall finance. ‘The chapter has recently raised the annual dues of the resident members, feeling that each one assumed a more equal responsibility thereby than re- sorting to card parties or rummage sales to raise the funds for D. A. R. work. report of the treasurer showed $61 turned over to the State since last month, which included the chapter's quota toward the Qronze doors for Gon- stitution Hall, contributions to chapter house and committee on correct use of the flag and $5 for equipment for the museum. In order to keep in closer touch with D. A. R. acth and acquaint the newer members with the interests which are sponsored by the soclety, the pro- gram for the current year includes speakers acquainted with State work. At the December meeting the sub- Ject on the program was “Patriotic Edu- cation” and Mrs. Nagle, State chair- man, gave a resume of the work of State and national committees and told of the Christmas boxes which various chapters had prepared to send to the mountain schools. The Christmas message of the presi- dent general in the magazine was read, ::.:fm:-':p'w"“’; Tnp{vprl-lle 0 the , bringing very vividly o P g 2 vl ‘The chapter mted to a patrol of Boy Scouts ‘& fegulation parade size American flag on staff. This was ac- cepted by the seoutmaster, Mr. Ralph Bartley, on behalf of Troop 30, and Scouts and Daughters joined in the sa- lute to the flag. i, Mrs. John Lester of flt.hge ‘e:‘mmlme on 3 n spoke of in this direction and pre- sented the scoutmaster with several copies of the flag code. Among the guests were Mrs. J. H. Pishback and Mrs. Augustus Knight of American Eagle Chapter. ' Lucy Holcombe Chapter met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Mary B. Anderson, Miss Cornelia Cotton and Mrs. Edwin A. Hill were assisting host- esses. Following the usual devotionals and routine business, Mrs. Willlam W. Stew. art presented & paper on “The Consti tution.” Decision was made to place the names of Mrs. Robert E. Auld and Mrs. W. E. Cotton in the memory book of the Chapter House Corporation. The chapter is sending a Christmas box to its protege at Tamassee School, and the many useful ‘and attractive gifts coh- tributed by the members were displayed. The date of the January. meeting has been changed to January 14. Col. John Donelson Chapter held its December meeting at the home of Mrs. David Crolbr(. regent, Mrs, Adela Brand, was fnthe chalr. Following the arnmg exercises, the reports of the chapter officers were heard. The treasurer, Mrs, S. S. Allen, reported a substantial sum in the chap- ter '.relsu?. ‘The registrar, Miss Eunice W. Wright, stated that the papers of Mrs. G. Frank Day, 1366 Columbia road, were ready to be submitted to the national society for ratification. Mrs. Allen, representing the chapter on the patriotic education committee, reported having attended the Decem- ber meeting of % committee and re- quested the chapter to be generous in its subscription to the mountain schools, In written report sent by the chapter historian, Miss Glassie, & request for 85 to be used in the marking of the home of John Marshall was requested and granted. Mrs. Oberholser reported attendance at the Comstitution Hall finance the conservation and thrift committee meetings. As a member of the State committee, Sons and Daugh- ters of the Republic, Mrs. Brand re- ported the activities of that committee. A discussion of the budget system re- sulted in a vote to adopt it. ‘The chapter will meet next at the home of the vice regent, Mrs. Harry C. Oberholser, on January 3, Patriols’ Memorial Chapter was en- tertained at luncheon on Tuesday, De- cember 10, by Mrs. L. E. Collier, after which the regular monthly business meeting was held. The regent, Mrs. C. T. Watson, was in the chair. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was deferred until next month on account of the absence of the recording secretary, Mrs. Prederick Kent. Reports of all the other officers were read and approved. A lengthy dis- cussion was held concerning the budget proposed by the State executive com- mittee. and plans for raising money for the different objects in which the chap- ter i8 interested were suggested. It was voted to give & card party for this pur- pose in January at Collier Inn. ‘The regent closed the meeting with a reading of poetry. The next meeting of the chapter will be held on the eve- ning. of January 14, at the home of Mrs. Katherine W. Fettis, 1725 H street northwest. Katherine Montgomery Chapter.—The December meeting of the chapter was held with Mrs. Charles Fitta on Allison street. Her. daughter, Mrs. O'Leary, an out-of-town member of the chapter, was welcomed. In the absence of the chap- lain Mrs. Bryan opened the meeting. Mrs. Durham, the regent, gave an in- teresting account of a recent visit the Americanization School and ba: s An annual sum was set aside for patri- otic education and a donation was given to the Revolutionary relics committee toward the purchase of a glass wall case for the museum. At the close of the business meeting Miss Kate Curry read an application for & pension from & Revolutionary soldier. She urged the preservation of records to be found in old family Bibles. Miss Snodgrass sang several selectio Judge Lynn Chapter was entertained at its December meeting by Miss Mar- erite Orme in_her home, assisted b issas V! la Prancis, Corita Hunter, Margaret Mackey and Ruth Smith. Mrs, Charles C. Halg, regent, presided. After the usual opening exercises of cers and chairmen of committees gave their reports. The chapter voted to pi its quota for Ellis Island, national d fense, immigrants’ manual and library. Contributions include sums for Ame icanism work at Arthur place, a schol- arship at Crosmore School, N. C.; Qirl Homemakers, D. A. R. student loan, Sons and Daughters of the Republic, District of Columbia Chapter House and the State door to Constitution Hall. Miss Doris Pryor was unanimously elected as & new member. The nations of Mrs. Lawrence B. Mann and Mrs. Warren Patten, who have left the city, were accepted. Mrs. Joseph Dellinger, Mrs. ‘Charles 8. Schermer- horn, Mrs. Selby B. Hardwick and Miss Jean Warfield are on the com- mittee in charge of a Christmas box of clothing, toys, candies and othee articles which were brought to this meeting as & donation to a needy fam- 1]11 known fo the jelen Harman, State vice g:cnntul[unn and told of a r of interesting facts in connecti with the history of the D. A. R. o tion. Vocal numbers were ren- red by Mrs. Virginia Adams Gillles. The Mary Washington Chaptet met at the Washington Club on Tuesday afternoon, December 10, with the regent, Mrs. Frank H. Hight, presiding. Followi! the regular opening exer- cises of the chapter the minutes of the November meeting were read and the usual reports given. On' recommenda- tion from the local board, the chapter voted to_send $50 to the Wakefield National Memorial Association. Mrs. Vernon E. West, State chair- man of the Ellis Island committee, and Mrs, Oatherine E. Nagle, State chair- man patriotic education, were the guests of the chapter. Reports of the activities of these two committees were dven. In response to an appeal from 18. Nagle for Christmas boxes for the Tomassee School in South Carv- lina, Miss Janet Richards, vice regent, moved that an appropriation of $10 made to send a box. This motion was adopted and Mrs. Thomas R. Shepard and Miss Belle Wills were appointed to make the necessary purchases. Mrs, Edward A. Keys and Mrs. Cabot Ste- vens presided at the tea table following the meeting. Major L'Enfant Chapter—The regu- lar meeting, held on December 9, was opened by the chaplain, Mrs. Wall. The usual reports of the officers were read and approved. According to the custom insugurated this year, Miss Glover gave the combined report of all committee chairmen. The historian, Mrs. Bockoven, an- nounced that the $5 pledged for the marker to be placed at 1801 F street had been raised by means of the merry- go-round basket. The basket will con- tinue to circulate among the members, all money collected to be applied to the chapter house fund. Mrs. Albert N. Baggs will have a card party at her home, 2324 Ashmead place, on December 16 at 2 p.m. to raise the $25 pledged for the bronse doors in Constitution Hall. The name of Mrs. Edward H. Cast sidy was approved for membership in the chapter. The candidacy of Mrs. Albert N. Baggs for State regent on the conserva- tive ticket wuuln ?;-‘ad lryl the chapter. An unusually ‘resting rogram followed the meeting. Mrs. Sll"r told of the contest waged among the 13 original States for & site for Capi- tol, the surveying by George Washing ton and the locating of the milestones. Mrs. Richard S. Harvey played two se- lections on the piano, Mrs. Ruby Smith Stahl, accompanied by Mrs, Mildred Kolb Schulze, sang three songs, A meeting of the conservation and thrift committee, District of Columbia, hters of the American Revolution, was held December 4 at Memorial Con- tinental Hall. In the absence of the chairman, Mrs, Daniel C. Walser, the vice chairman, Mrs. Frederic Brake, presided. The two important issues were the adoption of the budget system by chapter and State and the use of the living Christmas tree. ‘The chapter . representatives were asked to report the number of members who have aided in Red Cross welfare work of any kind and also the number (Continued on Thirty-seventh Page.) nArtmoJ[Jbere of Distinition Distinguished persons, with distinctive requirements, prefer Ormond Beach for its distinctive atmosphere . . . its restfulness and quictude. B2 I b b b b b b b R b Home life and attendant luxuriousness are emphasized st ORMOND BEACH...the perfect haven for relaxstion and recreation....for a week PR R R R R ) Bathe on the fringe of the tropical Gulf Streem . ... Play golf on finest courses, with perfect grass greens. e e e S e s a Respectful service and excellent cuisine at the Hotel Ormond, on the FLORIDA EAST COAST. 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