The Washington herald., 1913-11-23
AMONG SOCIAL CLUBS
D. A. R.

The November meeting Of Continental
Chapter, d. A. r., was held Monday
evening at the home OF the vice regent,
Mrs. John D.. carmody, hi Vermont
Avenue. Mrs. George Marsh, regent. pre-
siding
After the usual reports OF officers. show
ing a prosperous condition OF the chapter.
the committee on patriotic education was
given an appropriation Of so for the girls
school in Brewton, Ala. Memorials Of so
each were given by two members for the
boys school, Lees McRae Institute" at
Plumtree, N. c. The chapter voted 50
per month until July toward the salary
Of d. A. r. probation officer OF the
Juvenile Court. For the restoration OF
the pulpit at Broad Creek Church. Nd.
$40 was voted Miss Durham presented
q petition for street car transportation
to Continental Hall. which was signed
by the chapter members. All were inter
ested in beAutifying the grounds around
Continental Hail, and gave the requested
amount The regent, received thanks for
the year book lately distributed. A
tribute was given to the beloved ex-presi-
dent general. Mrs Fairbanks, whose love
and devotion to the society was blessing
and her memory treasure.
f Miss Lillian Chenoweth presented the
following delightful musical program.
which was greatly enjoyed: Piano solo.
''sous Bots" (staub) and "Arabesqus"
(Chaminade). by Mrs. Dorothy Baxter;
tenor solos. "The Charge" (Wellings) and
Forever a Day. (Macf), by DR.. Clifton
p. Clark; violin solo. ''Loreley'' (silcher)
and "Serenade'' (Godar0. by Miss Ida
Ullman; soprano solo, Love In SPRING
time" (ArditD and Three" (Alward). by
Miss Mabel Benzler; bass solo. Father
O'F1ynn'' (stanfordD and Thou Art Like
Unto a Flower (Smith), by Mr.. Rich
mond f. Bingham; plano solo. "Kamme-
moi Ostrow" CRubenstein), by. Mrs: Bax-
ter; accompanies. Mrs. Baxter Mrs.
Clark. and Miss Tegeler.
There was a large attendance and a
number of visitors. At the close the
hostess. Mrs. carmedy. served refresh
ments.
The Richard Arnold Chapter, d. A. r..
held its November meeting ct the home
Of the regent. Mrs. Mary StClair Black
burn. An unusual amount of business
was transacted. The State regents let
ter OF suggestions was read and ap-
proved.
The chapter pledged its support to the
Juvenile Court probation officer. and gave
additional assistance to the Junior Re
public.
Ol Ine bTOdu NECCA NhhASh
were circulated Mrs. Stewart. Mrs.
German. and Mrs Morrill,. members of
the Historic Society. are particularly in
terested In the restoration Of the altar OF
this old State church.
The regular monthly meeting Of Lucy
Holcombe Chapter ID. A. R., was held
at the home of Mrs. Charles s. Richard
son, College Park. Nd, on Tuesday eve
ming.
After partaking of a most bountiful
supper. the meeting was called to order
by the regent. Mrs. Frank e. Cunning
ham.
The guests of the evening were Mrs
Rob Roy McKahan. chairman of the Ju-
veniIe Court committee, and Mrs. Horace
p. Mcintosh. chairman of the State
historic committee. Each gave an inter-
esting talk on the work Of their respect |
i've committees
The chapter voted to Join with the other |
District chapters in contributing toward |
the support OF probation ofiicer until
next July, when It is hoped Congress will
have provided for the additional officer |
needed.
The chapter also voted to send Christ |
mas box TO their scholarship girl at the |
Vale Crucis Mountain school, as has been |
done for several years past.
The November meeting OF Constitution |
Chapter. d. A. R.. was held at Madison |
Hall. 300 R Street. on Tuesday evening.
November Is Owing to a painful acci-
dent. Mrs. Winston. hostess, was con-
fined 10 her room. and her daughter Miss
Elizabeth. received the members Con-
business was transacted, the
most important measure being the pledg-
ing Of $35 toward the support of a proba-
ton officer for the Juvenile Court. A
fne musical program was given by the
young ladies OF the school Miss Thode
and Miss Howard each sang twice, and
Miss Winston, who goes abroad in Feb
ruary to complete her musical studies,
played two numbers A buffet supperI
was served in the dining room.
The November meeting Of Martha
Chapter. d. A. R., was held
Tuesday evening at the residence Of Mrs.
iustavus werber, 1858 Q Street North
vest, the regent, Miss>B. E. Nabers, pre-
siding.
A new ONCE. that of chaplain, was -re-
tied. and Mrs. ]. II. Millsaps was elected
% I'LL it. An appropriation was voted to-
ward the payment Of the salary Of an ad-
iitional probation officer of the Juvenile
Court, and also one for the beautifying
# the grounds of Continental Hall.
A paper upon the history and person.
Ility of Martha Washington was read by
mrs. Blanche Tyler Beaton. contraito
olos were given by Miss Lillian Cheno-
With, and several piano selections were
endered by Mrs. Dorothy Baxter. Re-
reshnents were served by the hostess
nd a social hour was enjoyed by the Z
many members and guests present