Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-11-02
First innIversary Of the Founding Of
the Major VIM. Thomas Chapter D. A.

First anniversary OF the Founding OF
the Major VIM. Thomas Chapter D. A. r
The Court House in Leonardtown,
gaily decorated with flags and flowers.
presentedia festal appearance on Satur-
day, October 2lst, when the members
of the Major William Thomas Chapter.
D. A. R.. gathered there to observe the
first anniversary Of the Chapters for
nation.
The meeting was called at 10. 20. Mrs
A. l.. HOdgdon offering the opening
prayer.
The Regent, Mrs. John G. II. Lilburn.
made an address. setting forth all the
work accomplished during the year
trusting It had brought forth some
good fruit. and hoping that more and
stronger efforts be made in years to
follow. Expressing regret that four
members bad removed from the county.
and paying tribute to Mrs. George w.
Hodges, the foster mother" Of the
Chapter. who, unfortunately was unable
to attend the birthday celebration. Mrs
Lilburn ended her remarks by thanking
officers and members for their interest
and zeal, and introducing the two
guests Of honor 4 the auceessful com.
petitors for the prizes given during the
year.
Eugene Collins. Of Leonard Hail.
winner Of Mrs. StuRrt's prize, was then
asked to read his paper on the Flag. !"
and much pleasure was expressed ct
the thoughtful manner in which he had
handled his subject.
Marie Grayson Manning, Of Sc. Msry's
Seminary, winner OF Mrs. Swindail =
prize. read her essay on John Paul
Jones, which showed careful research
and attention to detail and was intense
" interesting throughout.
A most beautiful poem was next Civ
en- by Miss Della Maddox. who had
written Il In honor Of the occasion.
kirs Charles Halter, Of the Baltl-
more Chapter. addressed the members.
giving them q message from the State
Director Of Children of the American
Revolution. asking that, IL possible.
branch be established In ST. Nary q
county. Mrs Halter dwelt 1T length
on the educational advantages OF this
juvenile society, as is object Is imuart
ing knowledge Of American history
A letter OF coincidence vas directed
10 be sent 20 Mrs. c. ". SAdtlcr, STATE
Editor, sympathising with her In her
late bereavement.
II was proposed by Mra. George Wm.
Maddox that this Chapter join with
other Chapters Of the state h paying
for the Maryland panel erected AZ Vol
ley Forge through the instcamentolity
Of Mira. Whittridge.
Az the suggestion II Mira. Bgsldy
State Regent, all officers were reelected
20 serve for an additional term. How
ever. the former Chaplain not living IN
the county, Mrs. George w. Maddox
was chosen In her place
The Regent appointed the following
new committees
Executive Board. In addition TO the
ofiicers--Mrs. J Roland Duke, Miss
Nellie Dent, Miss Sadie Bohsnan, Nrs.
r. " Palmer.
Flag Committee Miss MadRe Fen.
wick, Mrs. J Frank Coad, Mrs. Bruce
Tyler.
Historic Spots Miss Fannie Joe
Dent, Miss Nellie S0thoron, Mrs. Alex
snder Kennedy.
Teaching of Maryland History IN the
Public SchooIs--Mrs. Geo. w. JOY.
The Chapter wishes TO thsnk Judge
Camalier and the Court officials for
their courtesy and attention. and Mrs
Lilburn suggested that picture Of
Leonard Calvert be presented 10 the
Court House az a token Of appreciation
After the meeting. delightful lunch.
con was served at the Hotel Lawrence.
where the members Of the Chapter and
their invited guests passed pleasant
hour.
The Executive Board will meet on the
second Saturday in November
REAH WETHERILL SYPHER,
Reporter for Major William Thomas
Chapter, ID. A. X.