The Washington herald., 1913-12-21
D. A. R.

The December meeting of Constitution
Chapter. d. A. R., was held Tuesday
evening at the Oakland. Mira Henry N
Couden and Mrs. Flora w. Patterson
hostesses- A special program appropri'
ate to the season, had been arranged
and followed the regular business meet
ing Several old Southern melodies were
sung by the chapter and the guests
Mrs. o. X. Evans read "An Old-Fash-
ioned Southern Christmas" from the
original manuscript written by her IA.
ther a humber of years ago. and vocal
numbers Were given by Mrs. s. W. Mel
lott and. Miss Helen Grandheld. DR.. j
Henning Ne1ms then entertained the
company for an hour with Southern dla-
lect stories and personal "Reminiscences
Of the Southland. At the conclusion OF
the program a huge Christmas stocking
was passed around and every one pres
ent took grab, much fun being occa-
stoned by the gifts. Refreshments were
served In the dining-room- A number OF
guests. both ladies and gentlemen, were
present
The Marcus Burns Chapter, d. A. R..
was entertained Wednesday by Mrs
Frederick @. Ryan. Mrs. Julian G. Dow
ell, regent, presided.
Mrs. Charles ]. Gates read a paper or
the Legends and Superstitions OF Christ
mas Day" The following musical pro-
gram was presented: (a) "J'ai perdu
ceele' CBach). % IT Hear You Calling
Me- (MarahalD, Mrs. Mabel B. Isdell
Melody in F. (Rubinsteinl, "Sparklets'
(Miles), Miss Blanche Bryan; (a) 20
Holy Night Adams). Cb) Calm as the
Night (Bohm), (c) "To You" (speaks)
Mrs. Mabel B. Isdeil Accompanies, Miss
Mary Mullaly.
The chapter then adjourned for a So
cial hour, during which refreshment were
served.
Among those present were Mrs. DoweIl
Mrs Moore Mrs. Sheehy, Mrs Carlson.
Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Bryan, Mrs IsdeIl,
Mrs Gates. Mrs Hesse, Mrs. Rice, Miss
sheehy, Miss Bryan. and Miss Mullaly.
The Sarah Franklin Chapter, D. A. R.,
held its December meeting Monday even
ing at the home of the vice regent, Mrs.
]. E. Mulcare. After a brief business
session with the regent, Mrs. NJ A
Winter presiding, the members and
guests were entertained with a piano
solo beautifully rendered by Miss Salene
Dorch, an appropriate recitation by Mr..
Wallace Streeter, which was followed by
a most interesting talk by the Rev. Mr..
CallAnder, after which all repaired to
the dining-room where refreshments were
served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Riley. Among those ppresent were the
State recording secretary, Mrs. Enig. Miss
Prather, Miss Duncanson, Mrs. Callander,
and Mrs Clark
The Richard Arnold Chapter, D. A. R.,
held its December meeting at the home of
the registrar. Mrs. Lowry L. Morrill,. The
regent being absent from the city. the
recording secretary, Mrs Alexander n.
German, presided. Committee reports
denoted a lively interest and good work.
Mrs. Sylvanus Johnson told Of the Junior
Republic" Mrs. L. L Morrill, Of the
Juvenile Court Mrs. George T. Sharp,
Children Of the American Revolution" >"
Mrs. Joseph Stewart, Historic Spots d"
tee reported an increase in number of
subscriptions.
Martha Washington Chapter, d. A R.,
was charmingiy entertained last Tuesday
evening at the home or the vice regent.
Mrs. Clarence Custis The regent, Miss
Bernice Nabers, presided. DR.. Stephen B.
Weeks. of the Bureau of Education, gave
a highly interesting address, and exhib-
tied a fine collection OF Indian pottery.
rugs. &c Miss Frances Abbott read an
interesting paper on Christmas in the
Colonies" giving evidence of thorough
historical research. Miss and Masters
Jennings gave a delightful musical pro-
gram. after which Refreshments were
served.
Among those present were DIR. Stephen
B. Weeks, Mrs. A. E. II. Johnson, Mrs.
jefferson Millsops. Mrs. n. ]. Milligan,
Miss Milligan, Miss Ida Peck, Mrs. Zuck-
er, Miss Nellie Love, Miss Frances Alb
bott, Miss Hattie Birges, Miss B. f. Ma
bers, Miss Mary Emery. Miss NJ. A. Car
son, Mrs. H. F. Barnard, and Mrs Gus
tis.