The Washington herald., 1914-12-20
Among D. A. R. Chapters.

The Richard Arnold Chapter, d. A.
r., was entertained December Is by the
historian, Mrs. Charles w. Floyd. at the
Sheridan. The regent, Mrs. Alexander
NJ. German, presided. Responses TO
roll call, brought, out the history of
lonIal houses OF the District. Reports
of officers ana committees chairmen
were of unusual length and Interest.
The year book was given out, and
changes made in the chapters bylaws
The vote was unanimous, to indorse
the State regents plan, and to buy two
feet Of ground Mt the back of Conti-
mas Offering of 25 cents each,
The regent; Mrs German, reported
S21 had been raised through indi-
vidual effort since the September meet
ing. ~
Mrs. Stewart. vice regent. enter
tained the chapter, with an interest
ing description of "a Visit to Wye
House" Mrs. Sharp the corresponding
secretary, read a Christmas story, writ
ten by Mrs. BIackbur. ex-regent and
founder, who was absent. The chapter
will give a Christmas dinner to one
poor family. One new member was re-
ceived. The hostess served refresh
ments and a social hour was enjoyed.
Constitution Chapter, D. A. R., met
Tuesday evening at Madison Hall Sernin-
airy, 800 street The interesting pro-
gram which followed the regular bust
ness meeting was as follows: Recitation.
The Banner Betsy Made" Miss Mary
Van Casteel, Of Garrett Park: a group
of three songs. by Mr.. Arthur Green,
formerly OF the Aborn Opera Company:
a paper on Harrisburg. Pa" by Mrs
Charles +. Steck; two selections on the
piano, Miss Winston; a paper on
Georgia. by Mrs. Z. r. McKahan: a
paper on Mrs. Mercy Warren" by Miss
Bryan, vice president Of the senior Gov
Thomas Welles Society. c. A. r.: reclta-
tion. Caesar Rodney's Ride" Miss Mary
Van 'Casteel. The guests present were
Col. Bryan. president OF the S. a. r.:
Mrs. NJ. Griswold PeaIer registrar Of the
National Society, d. +. p. A: Mrs Frank
Cunningham, regent of Lucy HOlcOmbe
Chapter; Mrs. Harding, Miss Emig. DR.
Charles =. GrandheId Mr.. r. r. Nc
kahan and Mr.. Irving Frickey. several
Of whom responded to the call from the
regent for q few words OF greeting. Mrs
and Miss Winston, the hOstesses. were
ably assisted in serving refreshments by
several of the young ladies of the semin-
ary.
Mrs. F. c. Bryan entertained the De
cember meeting of Marcia Burns Chap
ter. ID. A. r.. at her home 1921 Adams
Mill road. Wednesday. After the regular
business meeting the new Near book was
distributed among the members. \ card
party was planned for January s at the
home of the regent. Mrs. Carlson, the
proceeds To start a fund for the Red
Cross
Columbia Chapter D. A. r.. met Tues
day evening at the home of Mrs. Charles
s. Hyler. the regent. The meeting was
opened with devotional exercises. follow
ed by the salute to the flag. Mrs. n. L..
DEAN, historian. read a short article on
Gen. Francis Marion" At the close Of
the business session Miss Edith NewCorn
played as piano solos ''Warum." by
Schurman. Caprice bv SChutt. Min
uet" by Paderewski. and The Evening
Star" from ''TRnnhauser." Miss Florence
B. Webster recited Williams ''Watermil-
lion" and dolly Is Dead" Mrs Paul
Anderson sang II Love You. Little Girl -
by wilmuth Gary. and "A Little Love. n
Little kiss" Refreshments were served
by the hostess. The chapter will meet
next month at the home of Miss Nellie
Grant Ross