Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1929, Page 35

Descendants of '76 Chapter was en- fertained at its December meeting by Mrs. Stephen J. Murphy, assisted by M. D. J. McCarthy, Mrs. P. E. Rus- sell and Mrs. C. A. Kinsley. Mrs. Con- stance Goodman, regent, presided. Re- Pofts of officers and committess and chapter representatives on State com- were given, Holzberg, delegate, made a re- of the recent caucus and State itive meetings, including an ex- ition of the budget plan. She gave account of a meeting of the Sons Daughters of the Republic at Peck 1 and the presentation of a flag Chapel. "Mrs. Tarring reported & recent meeting of the Chapter Corporation and announced a party to be given at the Willard February 6. Further correspond- ‘was read from ==Gntan school = e chapter is spon- the education of a young girl. was made of a box of clothing by the chapter to this school. Two new members were admitted into the chapter. Mrs. Willlam H. Topping made a gift of 20 glasses of orange marmalade to be sold for the chapter. A Teport was made of the sale of Christ- mas cards. The regent gave & poem iveying Christmas greetings and Year wishes. y and Navy Chapter of the ighters of the American Revolution celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary by a reception at the home of Mrs. William H. Carter, widow of Maj. Gen. H. Carter. The regent, Miss Sophie P. Casey; the vice regent, Mrs. George W. Mclver, and Mrs. William H. Carter received the guests. Mrs. W. D. West and Mrs. Ralph W. Griswold made the introductions. 5 -Conspicuously placed in the drawing room was the charter of the Army and Navy Chapter in an inlaid frame of wood taken from the U. S. S. Con- stitution. Mrs. George R. Cecil pre- at a table which bore the large birthday cake with its inscription “Army and Navy Chapter, 1894-1929" and 35 candles. Mrs. David Shanks, Mrs. David J. Rumbough, Mrs. J. V. White and Mrs. Whitcome presided at the table. President Monroe Chapter was enter- tained at the December meeting by Miss Hurley, assisted by Mrs. Brown. Miss Laura Ruff, the regent, presided. the opening exercises —reports mittees was discussed. brook continues to receive gratifying contributions toward paying for the chair which the chapter has pledged to Continental Hall. Mrs. Richards of the commimttee to choose an nscrip- tion for the chair sald that as the markers were to be sent to the engraver immediately there had not been time to Wait for a meeting, but that a simple inscription stating that_the chair was given in honor of the President Mon- roe Chapter had been decided upon. Miss Ruff read the Christmas message of the president-general. Her exposi- tion of some of the aims and benevo- lences of the D. A. R. stimulated among those who heard the message a desire to co-operate as fully as possible in the activities of the national organization. In order to do this, and in order to carry on all the work of the chapter in a more effective manner, it was voted that & benefit for the replenishment of the should be given. A birthday party early in March was tentatively ided upon. Members were requested to give the details of this party their especial consideration and to make their suggestions at the next meeting. At that time committees will be appointed to make all arrangements, ‘Gov. Thomas Welles Society, Children of the American Revolution.—Mrs. Richard Owen entertained the society Saturday evening at her home in Mor- rison street. Robert Wilson, pres- ident, was in charge. Natalie Schneider, Tegistrar, stated papers were filed for Marion Denson, Beatrice Mullen and Jessie Harden. Richard Reidel was urmusferred to the S. A. R. Amy Veer- gave a reading. Mrs. A.' W, Barber, to whom much praise is due for the Testoration of the 40 boundary stones surrounding the District of Columbia, zg:lde A]an ndgress and l:u !ollo;r:d by - Alonzo Gray, president of the 8. A. R. of the District. Monticello Chapter held its Decem- meetind Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Amy Hammond. The regent, Mrs. A. E. T. Hansmann, pre- sl In the absence of the chaplain Mrs. Hammond opened the mee This was followed by pattiotic. exce: | sises, led by Mrs. Frank B. Whittaker, and the regular patriotic exercises. The minutes of the previous meeting were Tead and approved. Reports of officers and cammittees were given. Mrs. Hansmann reported her activi- tles as regent, having attended several card parties and meetings. read a letter from the State regent, Mrs. David Caldwell, accepting an invi- tation to be present at the January meeting of the chapter. Mrs. S. B. ‘Woodbridge reported a meeting of the library committee, speaking of the set of American Biography which is to be bought for the D. A. R. library and asking for funds for the work of the committee. Mrs. Hammond was elected delegate to congress in April, with the following alternates: 1, Mrs. S. B. Woodbridge; 2, Mrs. Maud Bowman; Mzs. 8. E. . E. C. Sas nett; 5, Mrs. Charles 8. Grang 6, Mrs. Frank B. Whittaker; 7, Mrs, P. E. MacNell; 8, Mrs. F. W. Carden; 9, Mrs. A. H. Ulm, and 10, Mrs. J. Roy Pipes. ‘The chapter voted to hold a luncheon January 10 at the home of the regent, Mrs. Hansmann. It went on record as supporting Miss Helen Harman's ticket at the State conference in March. After business Mrs. Hammond gave an ac- count of her trip to England, France and Spain. While in Spain she at- tended the expositions at Barcelona and Seville. Her talk was followed by a pleasant social hour. Two members were welcomed. Mrs. Frank Fuller and Mrs. Ashmun Brown. E Pluribus Unum Chapter held the December meeting at the home of the historian, Mrs. Theodore M. Knappen, 2935 Tilden street, with Miss Lander and Mrs. Sinnott assistant hostesses. ‘The meeting was opened with a bugle call given by McFarland Knappen. The Tegent gave her report of the State executive meeting, at which the pro- posed State budget was adopted. Re- ports of officers and State committee representatives were given. The request of Mrs. Curry for certified copies of family Bible records for the genealogical research committee met with hearty response. They will be turned over for use of the library at Memorial Conti- nental Hall. Mrs. Sinnott, chairman, gave a detailed report of the recent card party which proved both a finan- cigl and social success, a goodly sum beipg turned over to the treasurer for the patriotic and educational work of the chapter. Announcement was made of the card pafty to_be given February 6 at the Willard Hotel for the benefit of the Chapter House Corporation. The chap- ) teriformally indorsed the candidates of *, the administration caucus for the State officers. The State vice regent, Miss Helen Harman, gave a talk on State bugget and origin of the two caucuses of "the District. Mrs. Wagner, State chairman of magazine committee, ex- plained the National and State prizes for. the magazine. Christmas carols were sung by the members, led by Mrs. William C. Teub- ner, Mrs. Knappen, Miss Lander and Mrs Sinnott were the hostesses. Daughters of 1812.—District of Co- lumbia Society held its monthly meet- ing Saturday, December 14, in the New ‘Willard Hotel. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs., Mary Logan Tucker. Miss Margaret C. Beer, chaplain, led the opening exercises. Reports of various officers were given. . C. W. Sheriff, chairman of tablet ommittee, submitted a drawing of the Francis Scott Key tablet to be placed in the Washington Cathedral. Mrs. Sol Lansburgh, chairman of entertainment committee, the card nvmnmm‘mw. l:hl;llueeu;& .anh:.lt. and it was accepted. e to take up the work the registrar. 'meu:nmeot-mmmmwuvre- sented. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. quirement that each member commit of to_memory “The American’ Eate me 's Creed.” Mrs. Ell A. Helmick, former national officer, reviewed “Sinister Shadows.” Federal City Chapter, D. A. R—The regular meeting was held Tuesday at Neighborhood House, 470 N street south- west, Miss Nettle Herrick was the hostess. Routine budne: was attended of | to, and all Johnson also announced that genealogi- cal papers for 10 are belng considered they will be ready next National Society executive board meeting to be held in January. The regent reported sending & Christmas box to the D. A. R. School fdr Southern Mountain Children at Crossnore, N. C. She also stated that at this school the N. 8. D. A. R. has erected a $12,000 building, entirely paid for by the pro- ceeds of rummage sales of old clothes sent to the mountains by city D. A. R. “Employment is given to women in the preparation of these articles of clothing for immediate local usage. Lllk;:dl.lew moun‘t:ln“ e::l‘»é:n tll;:l’ em- plo; repair al of pers and shoes which find their way into the thousands of bundles and bags annual- ly donated to the mountaineers by ur- :"3 Daughters of the American Revo- ution. Mrs, David D. Caldwell, State regent, D. C. D. A. R, guest of honor, enthusiastically about the amount of work accomplished by the D. C, chap- ters, and commended the officers of Col. John Washington Chapter for their re- annual party held at the Burlington Hotel, Tuesday, January 21, 1930, will be special besides a prize for each table. budget was discussed at length and the members present them- expressed bers | selves freely. Mr. and Mrs. Neligh tool to show the new studio and other- wise make the evening pleasant, Fed- eral City Chapter presented a silk flag mounted on a staff surmounted by -am eagle to Neighborhood House to be used in the kin jarten. The members fur- ther discusse: ing money. Deborah Knapp Chapter, D. A, R.— Mrs. Gertrude W. Moser, assisted by Mrs. Robert Ferguson and Mrs. J. Edsen Myer, entertained the chapter at its December meeting. The meeting was attended by 16 members and three guests, Mrs. Davis, Miss Schell and Mrs. Thomas R. Henry. Committee reports showed the fld work done in the chapter’s under- ings. Thirty-one trees were reported planted during the month by members. Although the new budget does not go into effect until next year, Deborah Knapp Chapter has adopted its use ‘ways and means for rais- , spoke | this his year. ‘Through Mrs. Errett Wallace, chapter historian, a message from Mrs. Grove was delivered asking if the chapter wished to purchase a marker for the Mrs. James M. of Mrs. 's death. On Mrs, Moser, seconded hg Mrs, Myer, ‘was unanimously decided to procure this marker. thl&!l‘ met - ber 19 at Rock Creek Cemetery to place & memorial wreath on the grave of Mrs. Willey, State officers who served with Mrs. Willey were also hxreunt. Mrs. Harry C. Grove, State historian, assisted by Mrs. Errett Wallace, chapter - o e ns‘:nu menhr' 2‘ l;u?‘-' vid D. iwell, brief tribute to ‘Mrs. Willey, and Mrs. Constance Goodman, chaplain, concluded the exercises. Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter held its December meeting at the home of Mra. W. A. Folger. The occasion being the seml-suzst meeting, there was a large attendance, both 'of members and guests. The guests included the Stave regent, Mrs, David D. Caldwell; State vice regent, Miss Helen Harmon, and Mrs, Howard L. Hodgkins. The re; Mrs. Ada Mills ness included the usual reports of committee chairmen. Miss Frances Shirley, gave an interest- ing report of the last_meeting of the State executive. Miss Eva Luke of the ways and means committee reported nearly $50 on hand from the sale ot Christmas cards. Mrs. A. S, Boles, rep- resentative on Constitution Hall finance committee, was unable to be present, but sent & report of the last meeting of that committee, in which she statea that it had been decided not to hold a card party, but to raise money by some other means, She also reported that the District is fourteenth in contribu- tions toward the bronze doors. The gent, , presided. Busi: | Chapter. e ?| beld on February 25 t the home of ‘The delegate, | Miss C., DECEMBER 22, 1929—PART ON regent, Mrs. Payne, gave & donation of $25 to be applied on the purchase of these doors. Miss Elizabeth Barnes, representative on the girl home makers that ips have been organized for work, but that it is difficult to find a_suitable meeting place. Mrs. J. Earle Foul Mrs. Frances mfl{; representative on the Sons and Daughters of the Re- 3 & Chris party at Peck Chapel for the children. The program consisted of a splendid nper on "Oeorp Mason and a Trp Gunston Hall” by our historian, Mrs. Blanche McCrory. Virginia Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Ralph , gave two readings. A sketch of the back- ground of District and National D. A.R. was given by Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins. Following the program greetings were extended by the State regent, Mrs. David D. Oaldwell; the State vice regent, Miss Helen Harmon, and by . Grifith of Livingston Manor The next meeting will be Mary Terrell, 1511 Crittenden Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter held its December meeting, with Mrs. Edward Graves and her sister, Miss Gore, en- tertaining in their apartmfient at the Wardman Park Hotel. Reports wi received from_ standing committees. Mrs. Charles Kappler described the origin of the Manual for Immigrants. ‘Traffic has just been opened on the léi‘l'n Nanking-Chinkiang Highway in a. street. SEARS. ROEBUCK anp (0. RETAIL DEPARTMENT STORE FREE - PARKING SERVICE Bladensburg Road at 15th and H Sts. N.E. Open Monday Until 9:30 P.M. Close Tues. 6 P.M. A Timely Selling for Christmas Gifts VENUE HANDBAG All the Leading Colors Women’s & Misses’ Chamoisuede Gloves $12 HESE smart washable gloves have novelty are overseam sewn and saddle stitched. In mode, cocoa, beige, brown and tan. Sizes 6 to 8)%. Other chamoisuede gloves, 59, 79¢ and 98c. Main floor. Women’s & Misses’ Kid Gloves $99% 'ANCY novelty or slip-on and gauntlet cuffs. Em- broidered bac ks, overseam scwn, some with saddle stitch. Brown, tan, beige, mode and black with contrasting kid cuffs. Sizes 6 to 8. Main floor. Perfect Quality Silk Hose s11 ERFECT quality, full-fashioned chiffon hose, silk toe to top. 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