Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-04
Mrs. Jones Has Headed Daugh-
sers of 1912 For Over
Fourteen Years
MRS. MABEL CRoNIsE JONES

Just sixteen years ago to-day Key
stone Chapter, United States Daugh-
ters of 1912. was organized at the
home of Mrs. Louis w. Hall, the first
regent. who held that office until her
death in 1901. Since then Mrs. Mabel
Cronise Jones has been regent of the
chapter with the exception of one
year, when out of the city, Miss Fanny
NJ Eby served as regent.
To-day, at a meeting held at the
home of Mrs. Charles Slough Rebuck,
North Third street, Mrs Jones pre-
sided for the last time having refused
reelection. to the regret of all the
members, who feel that she has been
ut all times the life of the chapter.
Mrs. Jones thanked the members for
their loyal support and turned over
the gavel to Mrs. James B. Mersereau,
who was appointed regent for the
coming year.
The other officers on the ticket. pre-
sented by the nominating committee
in October, were: First vice-regent,
Mrs. Charles j. Wood, Jr.; second vice.
regent, Mrs. Sarah j. Kister, of Car
Isle; recording secretary, Miss May
Fox; corresponding secretary, Miss
Matilda Hester; treasurer, Mrs. James
Edward Dickinson: historian, Mrs.
Douglas L. Dsmukes; registrar, Mrs.
Frederick A. whitaker.
There was no opposition to any of
these nominees and the tellers de-
tlared them elected at the close of the
meeting.
During an interesting program re-
ports from officers were presented and
announcement made of the informal
state conference to be held in Phila-
delphia on December 16, to which all
members are invited. Luncheon will
be served by the Philadelphia chap
ters.
DR.. Thomas S. Blair gave an address
on Patent Medicines" which proved
both enjoyable and instructive, and
Mrs. Wilbur F. Harris sang two solos.
The chapter was glad to endorse the
movement now being urged by the
Telegraph of following the quaint and
beautiful old custom of placing lighted
candles in the windows on Christmas
Eve to greet the passers-by with good
wishes. After singing "Star-Spangled
Banner" the meeting adjourned for O
social hour with the hostess.
Mrs Theresa X. SALESMAN, of 25t4
North Sixth street, is home after a ten
days visit in Baltimore.
Miss Marie Johnson, of Loeb Willow
Farm, Paxtonia, is taking a trip
through Southern Canada and the
West.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis French and small
daughter. Harriet French, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, are guests for a week of
their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin K.
Thurman, of Market street.
Miss Norah Fetrow and Miss Lucy
Fetrow have returned home to Jersey
City after a brief stay with their
cousin, Miss nellie Blayne, of State
street.
Mrs. Sarah A. Brady and her family
will shortly remove from 1918 North
econd street to the residence at 2027
North Second street, recently occupied
by the Baldwins.
Mrs. Richard Strock and her daugh-
Ter, Miss Marie F. Strock, are going
home to New York on Monday follow
ing brief visit with friends in this
vicinity.
Miss Hazel Roberts, of Market
street, was hostess last evening for a
meeting of the X. L. r. Club of girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Z. B. Cunning
ham, who have occupied apartments
for a number of years at 511 North
Second street, are removing early in
the new year to the Riverside Apart
ments, North Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Bryson, of
Chicago, will be weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford D. Coe at 2017
North Second street.
Mrs Samuel C. Todd and her guests,
Miss Lucy Todd, of Brownsville. are
home after a little trip to Philadel-
phia.