Evening star., 1915-02-21

| Alexander, Mrs. Milton w. Johnson
Mrs. Charles Slaughter. Miss Ada 81
Florie II. Barr and Mrs. Carlton r
| Willett.
| NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
The National Genealogical Societ,
held its current meeting at the resi-:
dence of Miss Lillian A. Norton, 1879
Biltmore street northwest.
DR.. Francis A. St. Clair. the prest'
dent, was in the chair, and there wa.
| large attendance of members ano
guests.
Mrs. G. NJ. Brumbaugh read a pape,
on Colonial Ancestry in Massachu.
setts," and DIR. J. G. B. Bulloch read
an article "Are We Anglo-Saxons?" He
answered in the affirmative. explaining
that Anglo-Saxons predominate In the
United States and England with thell
laws and customs.
DIR. G. NJ. Brumbaugh made plea
for the preservation of letters. family
data and valuable genealogical records
which unenlightened relatives and
descendants might otherwise destroy
He cited facts of the careless destruc-
ton of letters. papers and documents
Of various kinds containing historical
and genealogical information, which
cannot be replaced, ana decIareo Una,
all such data submitted to 1t for safe
keeping.
Mrs. c. NJ Tardy Of Birmingham
Ala, and Mrs. Milton Welsh OF Kan
sas City, Mo-, were admitted as non
resident members.
Miss Norton was assisted in enter,
tanning by Miss Maria F. Bailey and
Mrs Robert A. Smith. A bu1et sup
per was served.
The next meeting will be at the nome
of DR.. Joseph G. B. Bulloch.
ANTHONY LEAGUE.
The Anthony League held a birthday
anniversary celebration Monday night
in honor of Susan B. Anthony, at 2O07
Columbia road. Among those present
were DIR. and Mrs. Perkins, who nave
recently joined the league. Mrs. Per-
kins will act as chairman of the COM
mittee working with the Congress OF
Mothers.
Mrs Hendley is giving course OF
talks on "The Life of Susan B. An
to $50, at the leagues at homes, held
in apartment 375 the Portner.
MARCIA BURNS CHAPTER, D. A. r.
Marcia Burns Chapter. D. A. R., met
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
the acting regent Mrs. w. J. Ethel
1910 California street. The following g
the congress in April: Delegate. Mrs. w
]. Ethell: alternates. Mrs. C. E. Hesse
Mrs. F. w. Won Dachenhausen, Mrs. c.
Farnsworth. Mrs. T. W. Smith and Mrs
P. c. Bryan.
Mrs. Lyman F. Kebler, who was pres
ent as guest of the chapter, spoke OF
the Fairgrounds of the city and urged
the cooperation of mothers, teachers
board of education. the District and
Congress. Mrs. Gates, the historian
read paper on Indians at the Time OF
the Revolutionary War and During the
Early Days in New England"
The meeting was followed by a social
half hour.
JOHN LINDSAY CHAPTER, D. A. r.
John Lindsay Chapter, D. A r.. was
entertained at its current meeting by
Mrs. H. w. Bowling and Mrs. c. T.
Mindle, at the home of the former
1903 14th street northwest. Mrs. James
w. Clarke, vice regent. presided.
Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood gave remi-
niscences of her early days and an
outline of the origin of the D. A. r
Recitations and music were contribut-
ed by Miss Bradley, Miss Earnest, Miss
Levers. Glen Kennedy and Miss
Creamer. Refreshments and dancing
were on the program.
NATIONAL INDIAN ASSOCIATION.
The Washington Auxiliary of the Ma.
tional Indian Association will meet
Wednesday. from to o'clock. at the
home of Mrs. H. M. Fulton, 1900 18th
street northwest. Mrs. H. H. Seldom
ridge of Colorado will tell of cere-
monials among the Utes, and addresses
will be given by other prominent
speakers. The association extends a
cordial invitation to all interested in
matters concerning the Indian.
B. D. CLUB.
The B. D. Club held it's February
meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary
Galloway, SAB A street southeast. After
business had been transacted, with
Mrs. Anna Harvey presiding, a dinner
was served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Eva Galloway of Wilmington
Del. The table was prettily decorated
with spring blossoms, and souvenirs
of hand embroidered handkerchiefs
were presented each guest. Those
present were Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Sharab
Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Snavely
Mrs Patterson. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs
Linthicum and Mrs. Robey.