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D. A. R. ACTIVITIES The President James Monroe Chap- ter met.at the home of Mrs. Jack Mar- shall in Georgetown December 9. Miss Laura Ruff, regent, presided. The mem- bers signed a petition which will be pre- sented to Congress, requesting that “The Star Spangled Banner” be made thé Dational anthem. The Constitution Hall Finance Com- mittee met recently with Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove, chairman, presiding. It was announced the chapters were re- sponding to the pledge of this commit- tee to raise the §1,200 nece:sary to pay for an extcrior column at Constitut.on Hall. h meeting this Fai’. ex Capt. Wenaall ton ena Monti Teady sent in Our . Flag, Katherine Montgomery, E Pluribus Unum, Col. John Donaldson, Richard Arnold and Victory Chapters have pledged sums. American Eagle Chapter met Decem- ber 9 at the home of Mrs. M. G. Cook, 3616 Ordway street. Mrs. Emma L. Chapin assisted the hostess. Mrs, Cha- , presided. ‘The ch: voted to support with financial aid the various committees of the D. C. D. A. R. It was voted to ing the adoption of “The Star Spangled Banner” as the national anthem and measures calling for restricticn of Mex- ‘Chepters have a contributions, nd ican immigration to the United States. | to support the correct use of the flo wote time to the study of t The following alternates were ele~ted to the Continental Congress: Mrs. E. J. | Ryan, Mrs. Maude A. Trewhella, Miss Helen L. Leonard, Mrs, M. G. Cook, Mrs. L. H. Riggles, Mrs. Myron J. Fer- rem, Mrs. J. Lee Wilkinson, Mrs. George H. Ward, Mrs. Margery L. Hauxhurst yton Fish. This pledge was indorsed by the | Btate Executive Commitice ot It fret | ngress outlining | 'Star Spangled willard January 22. The regent enter- tained with readings. Katherine Montgomery Chapter held a Christmas party December 15 as in- vited guests of the General Baking Co. ‘The regent, Mrs. Charles J. Newnard, presided and introduced tbe honored guests of the evening, the vice president general, Mrs. David D. Caldwell, and the following State officers: Miss Helen Harman, regent; Mrs, Harry C. Grove, vice regent; Miss Helen Brown, chap- lain; Mrs Alfred Hansmann, treasurer; Miss Kathrina Harvey, historian, and Mrs. Roscoe L. Oatley, former State treasurer. Each of the cfficers gave a short talk. Maj. L'Enfant Cnzpter met at the Wes Commitiee on Geneal presentzd, through iamily Bible records, two wills, two pen- sion claims and a memorandum of the family of Zackquill Morgan. The chap- ter also presented to the committee 12 vital records and several Revolutionary gravestone records. Marcia Burnes Chapter was entertained December 10 at a special meeting with Mrs. A. E. Barr, the regent, presiding, by the General Baking Co. On account of the social activities of other chapters scheduled for January and February, it was decided to postpone the chapter card party until early Spring. The bill before Congress to make the Bann the national anthem was unanimously indorsed. The guests were: Mrs. Carson and Mis. Williamson of Laura Adams Chap- ter, Mrs. Stewart of Continental Chapter, Mrs. Savage, associate mem- ber, and Mrs. Dasie Huff, high school teacher. The American Liberty Chapter was entertained at its December meeting by Mrs. 8. M. Meek, 3306 19th street, assisted by . W. M. Mackellar and Mrs, H. O, Fleetwood. The regent, Mrs. llar, gave important items of the Macke] Lee| State Executive meeting. The chapter guest speaker was R. Winston Holt, chairman of the Derothy Hancock Chapter’s last meet- ing was preceded by a_ luncheon with Mrs. G. C. Ober, Mrs. J. M. Littlepage and Miss Anna Waring as hostesses Mrs. C. B. Strong reported the work of restoring Aquia Church near Alex- andria—the first donations for which all Daughters to adopt its rules, and o also requested the Daughters to see it a closer observance of the correct use of the flag ‘mlix u:guowed in their re- chairman of ‘Capital Society, Chiljren of the American Revolution.—The senior and Junior divisions united in givi their annual silver tea last Sunday, from 4 to 6 o'clock in the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle, 6200 t, Mrs. Albert B, Snavely, pre- 3 hostesses were Miss Grant Ross, Mrs. Jason Water- Beckett. Stock- with candy Homemaker Martha Washington Chapter met at the home of Mrs. A. F. Gordon, in Ta- koma Park, with Mrs. James H. Light- and Miss Currier acting as joint ‘The regent, Mrs. Marshall X The guest speaker ; Was Mrs, E. Walters, cr:nlrmn of vegetables, candy and other good things filled a large basket. Descendants of '76 Chapter was en- tertained at its, December meeting by Mrs, Stephen J. Murphy, 1868 Monroe street. The assisting hostesses were Mrs. Earl H. Warren, Miss Altha T. the State executive ‘meeting of the Chapter on s of the T Corporation November 20, End announced a benefit card party at the donated an extra $100 to its student schol in the Lincoln Memorial larship . | University, $10 to the Grace Nettleton - |Home for Mountain Orphans, $5 to Ellis Island and $2 to the C. A. R. Society, Mrs. W. E. Richardson, his- torian and a member of the State Genealogical Research Committee, re- quested members to send in all au- thentic service rendered during the World War to be filed in the genea- logical records in Memorial Continen- tal Hall. Mrs. J. C. Lombard, of the Legislative Committee requested in- dorsement of the two pending measures in Congress relating to the national anthem and to Mexican immigration. The regent requested the chapter take a memorial tree to ‘Washing- ton. Mrs. George T. Hawkins was elect- ed to membership. Among the visitors were Mrs. Charles Tavener of Sarah Franklin Chapter, D. C.; of Marion, Ohio; wl udget Plumbing & Heating Co. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE FAMILY Why wait! 2 or 3 years to pay. No Interest. Call heat only two hours in changing from old to new equipment. NO JOB TOO BIG NO JOB TOO SMALL Registered Plumbers Authorized Dealers AMERICAN RADIATOR CO. STANDARD SANITARY CO. SHOW ROOM 513 H STREET NE. Phone Lincoln 10317 Living Christmas Trees Last Chance to Order Monday or Tuesday Delivery Fine Symmetrical Norway Spruces PLANTED IN STRONG PAINTED GREEN TUBS These beautiful trees can be trimmed and used indoors all through the Christmas season, and, if kept well watered during that time and not subjected to severe heat, may be planted outdoors, making a lasting evergreen to beautify your home grounds. Many who purchased these trees from us for several years bhave them growing beautifully on * their lawns today. Why tree that Trees Now on Display Fine Selected Norway Spruces Stand about 30 inches high, Woll shaped spruces planted in clay pots with saucer, $1.00. pay almost as much for @ eut has no value after Christmas? | gent, THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, which was adopted by the Nationa! Soclety in 1909, Mrs, H. C. Groves, State vice regent, made an address. Mrs. MacKellar and Mrs., Fleetwood pretided in the dining room. Mrs. F. M. Low will entertain the chapter in January. E Pluribus Unum Chapter.—A buffet supper was served at the home of Mrs. Harry C. Grove, State vice regent, 2708 Cathedral avenue, December 11. As- sisting her were Mrs. Bryant, Miss Anna Grove and Mrs. Sinnott. After the supper the regular meeting followed, Mrs. Harvey Friend, regent, presiding. The State officers were present at the meeting. Mrs. Theo Kanppen was the speaker | Progr of the evening. The State officers who spoke were Miss Helen Harman, re- gent; Miss Helen M. Brown, chaplain; Mrs. M. R. Spengler, corresponding sec- retary: Mrs. A. E. Hanzman, treasurer, lsnd Miss Kathrina L. Harvey, historian. 3e'l Wolfe Chapter held its g with Miss Edith M ton Hall. The regent. da Mills Payne, presided. The presi «nt g-ncral from the District, . David D. Caldwell; the State re- Miss Helen Harmon, and the State vice regent, Mrs. Harry C., Grove, spoke. £, ‘The chapter is making plans for a card f‘rfii‘ March 6. The delegate, Miss Mabel Wheelock, gave a re, on the meeting of the State executive, Decem- fis" : !t,lllhowe; (L eefinc'ul‘l;. a e January me 3 3 Helen. Montague gave & report of the Girl Homemakers’ Committee. Tt was announced that Miss Ruth Ann Parker has been designated as assistant lobby page at the coming congress. Lucy Holcombe Chapter met at the heme of Mrs. Msrgaret Eyster, 2031 Park_rcad, with Mrs. L. H. Waring and Mrs. Jessie P. Wood as assisting hostesses. The regent, Miss Cornelia Cotton, presided. Miss Alice Sanger announced the sale of Christmas cards was _progressing satisfactorily. Mrs. David D. Caldwell, vice president gen- eral, spoke briefly on the recent regional conference at Atlantic City. Constitution Chapter.—A Christmas am_ featured the meeting Tuesday night at Stoneleigh Court Studio of the League of American Pen Women, with the regent, Mrs. E. Richard Gasch, pre- siding. Mrs. Anne Tillery Renshaw spoke, and the Madrigal Singers, un- ? gave carols. Plans were made for the St. Distaff's | day pa:ty January 7 at the home | the r gent. Mrs. Goodwin D. Eilsworth was appointed honorary chairm: life of the annual pilgrimage chapter to the Tomb of the Mrs. Lee Brock and Mrs. W. G. Waldo, both formerly of Nashville, Tenn., were voted in as new members. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. ‘Walter Miles, Mrs, 8. H. Cunningham, Mrs. Jessle Cunningham, Mrs. C. O. Galloway, Miss Frances Fisher, Mrs. ‘Theodore Tiller, Mrs. H. A. Brooks and Mrs. Stella G. McElhannon. PENE VR Mi ST Lo ——7/2A\\ == —\r, =20 ——c = — < "&“ . s S O — DyS S C=— 3 =\ s e o { & rection of Mrs. John Milton Syl- | Soldier on the Sunday after Christmas. | DECEMBER 21, Chapter met December 16 at | 3120 Sixteenth street. SRl e e A MeMillan, 1814 | Catherine Wa T Belmont road, with the regent, Mrs. |The chapter gave Sontse . MeGann, presiding, and voted | Daughters of- the 1930—PART ONE. t, Miss. o L $25 to the Sons and Republic; also gave th ecnd & bolt of material to Ellis Is- | $10 toward the pillas of Jand and to donate mon-y toward the | Hall. Constitution toys purchased for the Chr's'mas party Au? x?ddrl‘n at Peck's Chapel. The speaker for th: even.ng was Mrs. | Burns Chapter. E. C. Rittue. Continental Chapter met December 15 at Hotel Washington. The regent, made an address. The speaker of the eveni ; A. Eugene Barr, regent of the Mareis rendered by Mr. nigm.;ldmh With Mrs. Frost as accompanist. g The Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter met Otis Black. Mrs. Stanley H. Beasley, presided and [on December 12 'fl; the residence of A paper was read by Miss Evelyn L. Yeomans. An account of a prospective Christmas party for girl homemakers and their parents was given by Mrs. Hazel Haggett. Louisa Adams Chapter met December 9 at the home of Mrs. Leon H. Herbert, ENTERPRISE SERIAL EUILDING ASSOCIATION 7th St. and La. Ave. N.W. 65th I.!;ll,l: ::}:s‘:r'i;lm' Open Money loaned to members on easy monthly payments James E. Connelly James F. Shea [President Secretary Mrs. meeting o sided over by the regent, Mrs. William 'Apartment PIANOS FOR RENT WORCH’S 1110 G N.W. T. Clerk. Mrs, Sherrill was appointed delegate to the Genealogical Committee. Mrs. Tucker reported having planted 42 trees. The chapter will make a do- ration toward the Christmas party of Have a New Radio in Your Home This Christmas Gibson’s Is the Place to Get It = We Offer Wonderful Radio Instruments to You on Such Easy ‘ernfs. 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