The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-01-25
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| Martha Washington Chapter. d. A. r.
entertained last Wednesday evening a
the parlors OF the w. c. 7. u, Mis-
Bonnie Nabers. regent. presided. The ex
ercises were opened by the singing oi
America with DR.. Clark at the piano
The following musical and literary pro
gram was rendered: Piano solo. by Mrs
Dorothy Houston Baxter: soprano solo
by Miss May Adle Leavers; baritone
solo, by Mr.. Clifton Clark: reading Ne
gro Dialect" by Miss Wallace Streater.
Miss Lillian Chenowith's rich contralto
was heard In repertoire.
Representative Thomas ]. Henin was
the orator of the evening. and covered
himself with glory. He paid glowing
tribute to the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution, commencing their work
along all lines The interest," OF the &C.
casion was enhanced by the presence OF
the president general, Mrs. William
Cumming Story. who spoke briefly but
feelingly of the work being done by the
organization. and urged still higher aims.
Among those present were the follow
ing State officers: Mrs. Woodbury. Pull
silver, Mrs. Vida X. Clementson, Mrs.
Clayton Emig, Miss May Duncanson, and
Mrs. John T. Huddle. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Curtis, Mrs. NJ ]. Milligan. Mr..
A. e. NJ. johnson, Mr.. Jefferson Millsaps.
Miss Mary Emery. Miss Nell Love, Mrs.
Barnard. Miss Annie Birge. Miss Francis
Abbott, Miss Matte Birge, Mrs. E. NJ.
Chenoweth, Mrs. Theodore Leavers. Miss
May Adele Leavers, Mrs. Laura Osney,
Miss NJ. A. Carson. Miss Josephine
Prather. Miss Sadie c. Fannoy, Miss LII
liam Chenoweth, Miss Margaret v. Nc
Cabe. DR.. and Mrs. Clifton Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlton M. Clark, Mrs. Nelli-
gan, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Streater. Mr..
and Mrs. George Marsh, Mrs. Adelaide
Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs. Macy Dinkins, Mrs.
Lucy v. Tighe, Miss Jennie Whalen, Mr.
G. A. Whalen, Miss Anna Mcdonald.
Hon. Thomas Hefiin and Mrs. Helm, Miss
Margaret Scott, Mr.. Theodore Leavers,
Mrs. Corscin. and Mr.. Mary B. Abbott.
The January meeting of Constitution
Chapter, d. A. R., was held Tuesday
night at the home of Mrs. J. H. Ruby
and Mrs W.. NJ. Simpkins. in the Ontario.
After lengthy business meeting a short
program was given the principal part of
which was an interesting account by Mrs.
Clayton E. Emig of a trip which she
took last summer in Pennsylvania She
visited many towns and villages, collect
ing much valuable information. and also
marked five graves, two in Perry Coun-
~. two in York County, and one in
Juniata County, there being appropriate
ceremonies in each instance. Mrs Hugh
]. Phillips read Rodney's Ride, and this
was followed by several musical num-
bers on the yictrola. A delicious supper
was served.
The regular monthly meeting of Con-
tinental Chapter, d. A R.. was held at
the Hotel Richmond last Monday night
Mrs. George Marsh, the regent. was host
ess. An appropriation was made toward
a silk nag in which the daughters of the
District are interested.
Hon. Daniel S. Gordon gave an eloquent
historical address on the early settlement
of jamestown, Va, which was greatly
enjoyed. Refreshments were served.
The Marcia Burns Chapter, d. A. R.,
was entertained at the January meeting
10y Mrs. James ]. Sheehy at her home,
2o14 P street northwest
In the absence of the regent. Mrs
Julian c. Dowell. the past regent, Mrs.
Margaret Ballard Moore, presided. The
usual routine of business was followed
by a musical and literary program.
Miss Edna Jones, contraito, contributed
two solos, who Knows" (BalD, and !
AN Evening Song" (BlumenthaD. Miss
Jones was accompanied by Miss Clara
Hayden.
3
The Dress of Our Forefathers" Mrs.
Charles ]. Gates, historian, gave an ac-
count of the events of historic interest
which have occurred in the month of
January. Mrs. William ]. Ethel read an
interesting and comprehensive paper on
the cliff Dwellers."
During the social hour refreshments
were served. The hostess was assisted by
her daughters. Miss Edna Sheehy and
Miss Mamie Sheehy.
Others present were Mrs. Charles ID.
Rice. Mrs. Otto Luebkert, Mrs. Charles
Perley Smith, Mrs. Alexius Carlson. Mrs
Conrad Z. Hesse, Mrs. Frederick c.
Bryan. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson.
The Richard Arnold Chapter, d. A. R., |
held its January meeting with Mrs
Pegues, 1886 1 street. There was a full 1
and much interest manifested
in the committee reports.
The happy event of the evening was |
the presentation of a founders pin, to |
the regent land founder, Mrs. Mary st. |
Clair Blackburn.
The Sarah Franklin Chapter, d. A. R., |
held its January meeting with Mrs. |
Dwight Gordon Smith at the Wesley,
Mrs NJ. A. Winter, regent, in the chair. |
The regular reports showed a very sat |
lsIactOry condition OF AFFAIRS.
A donation was made toward the pur- |
chase of a new flag to be presented to |
the National Society, ID. A. R., for use /
in Continental Hall
The educational work of the chapter /
WAS reviewed and much interest was
shown in the discussion that followed. |
The historian, Mrs Robert Harrison,
read the poem, GRANDMOTHER Account |
Of the Battle of Bunker HILL" After adj
Journment, all repaired to the daintily |
decorated dining-room. where the hostess 4
served refreshments.
Lucy Holcombe Chapter, d. A. r., held
its regular monthly meeting at the home
Of Miss Alice B. Sanger on Tuesday even
ing.
The regent, Mrs. Frank E. Cunning-I
ham, presided. A report was made on
the Christmas box sent to their scholar
ship girl at the Vale Crucis School,
n. c., for which $15 had been contributed,
besides articles of clothing, games, &c.
A very appreciative letter from Miss
principal of the school, was read
Mrs. E. II. Thomson was welcomed as
a new member of the chapter Mrs
Edwin A. Hill read an interesting paper
on Meridian Hill and its SURROUNDINGS,
government was moved to the District
Of Columbia and II was known as Peters
Hill, to the time during the civil war,
when the mansions which had been sub
sequently built, including Columbian Col
ege, at the head OF Fourteenth street
md Cabinet place on the brow of Thir-