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The state historic ooDmittees d. A. H.
held its January meeting ut the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Charles W. Richardson.
The chairman. Mrs. Alexander M Cor
man, presided There was . good at
tendance and much interest manifested
in memorial and wan service work.
Tho treasurer. Mrs. Frederick T. F.
johnson. reported $40 for tho restora-
ton of the devastated French village
of Tilloloy.
Mrs. Velma s. Barber. who is COM
pleting the records Of tho milestone
work. called for all permits" or copies
of the same. The permits to erect pro
tecting iron fences were Obtained py
chapter regents from the landowners
This record is to be placed in the new
steel case in the District room at Con-
tinental Hall. and an unbroken ME IL
desirable.
A pleasing incident of the occasion
was the presentation Of q gavel by
Mrs. George Ninian Beall. an active
member of the committee and writer
Of the land grant paper. The ROCK OF
Dumbarton."
Mrs. ]. E. Richardson. in charge Of
newspaper clippings. also presented, IN
the name of Mary Washington Chap
ter, books for their collection and pres
ervation. Miss Ada Boyd Classic. his
torian of Col. John Donaldson Chap
ter. and author Of a volume OF war
same to be sold for the benefit Of the
current fund.
The feature of the program was a
valuable paper, "Cerne Abbey Manor"
prepared and read by Miss Eva p.
Mother to Her Son" and ITO Belgium"
were read by Mrs. d. w. Classic.
At the February meeting Miss Eta
Josslyn Giffin. historian Of Mary Wash
ington Chapter. will read a paper. en-
titled ''The Widows Mite" These land
grant papers have been compiled from
original records not only in Washing
ton, but in Upper Marlboro and in An
napo1is. When bound and placed in the
library at Continental Hall the volume
will be invaluable for reference.
The Cercle Des Precieuses Ridicules
met recently in the reception room OF the
Rochambeau. The hostess. Nine. Anna
Twiggs-Taylor, entertained large num-
Of vraie Franchise and the cercfe con-
tributed the following program: Third
scene Of the third act Of Esther tRa-
cinel, in which parts were well taken
leen eager and Doris Carter. Israelites;
piano solo. Largo. New World Sym
phony' (Dvorak). Nine: Simpson; chant.
..Polonaise de Mignon'' tThomas). and
panist. Mile. Buchanan; recitation, La
Tricoteuse'' Nine Hindmarsh. A comedy.
Ma Bonne" (Michaud). won round Of
applause for the professional manner in
which the young amateurs interpreted
their parts. They were Miles Carolyn
Cherry, Lola Edwards, Laura Adams,
Ruby Dan Murphy Elizabeth Jones.
Marie Polk and Katherine Ewin. A pleas
Mission Franchise and singing OF 'The
Star Spangled Banner by Nine. Lawson,
in which all Joined. closed one Of the
most entertaining soirees Of the season.
The Arlington Chapter. U. ID. c.. OF
Clarendon and Ballston- celebrated the
birthdays of Lee and Jackson January
19 at Follansbee's Hall, Clarendon. Va.
The hall was decorated with flags, fow
ers and evergreens. The pictures of
Lee and jackson hung on the walls.
Maj. E. w. r. Ewing. a Spanish war
veteran, introduced the speakers. In
October the Arlington chapter offered
IS gold piece for the best essay on
"Stonewall Jackson" to the pupils in
the seventh and eighth grades of Clar
endon and Ballston schools. The prize
was won by Miss Madeline Bowman of
the eighth grade in Ballston school, and
was presented on this occasion by Lloyd
Everett of Ballston. The essays of Will
liam Tabler and Eleanor Frear, both of
Ballston school. deserved honorable
mention.
Frank L. Ball. commemorative attor-
ney for Alexandria county, made an ad-
dress. In the absence of Jerome B. Sat-
terlee. a Union veteran of Washington,
Lloyd Everett made an address on
"Stonewall Jackson The children of
the Arlington Auxiliary recited and
sang. Mrs. Lloyd Everett, president of
the chapter, made the welcome address.
piano solo was given by Mrs. William
G. Black of Washington.
The program closed with Dixie" by
low
Mission Club, First CongreEational
Church. met recently at the home of
Miss Katherine Wead. the Northumber-
land. Thespresident, Mrs. E. D. Hardy,
presided nd fifteen members and
friends were present. A paper was read
by Miss NJ. A. Hartwel1 upon "Moham-
mechanism and Africa" and Mrs. J. o.
Belz and Mrs. c. r. Ball gave biograph-
ical sketches of Moffatt and Mackay.
meeting will be Tuesday at pm. at
the home of Mrs. ]. Otto Belz, 7O5 Up
shur street.
The Capital History Club met Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gas
ton, 1922 Clifton place. Mrs. Whaley
presided. The study program was as
follows: '"The Three Best Colleges for
Men," by Mrs. Felt: THE Three Best
Colleges for Women" by Mrs. Clancy,
THE Paper Industry, by Mrs. Briggs.
The members of the committee for the
sewing day with Mrs. Mattox. Wednes-
day, are Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs
Dague and Mrs. CASTOR. The club will
meet February IS with Mrs. Felt, 1445
Monroe street.
North Capitol Union met Monday
evening at the residence of Mrs. B. B.
Graves. 1873 U street northwest. with
Mrs. B. A. Iineback, president. in the
chair. After routine business the
members were entertaind by DIR. Lo-
retta Kress. who demonstrated the con-
servation of food and served a repast
from the same. The next meeting will
be held the third Monday in February.
L. S. Grant Circle, No. I. Ladies' of the
G. A. r., met Tuesday evening. After
ritual work. presentation of the flag
and reports of committees, Commander
Hiatt Of Gushing Camp, S. U. V. gave
talk. Refreshments were served and
toasts given. The next meeting will be
ip honor of Lincoln's birthday, Feb
rhary II.
Frfendshfp Branch. Sunshine Society,"
met Wednesday with Mrs. John Lewis,
with sixteen members present. Reports
were heard from the different commit
tees and clothing donated for poor fam
lilies. The Red Cross sewing room, over
Franklin Bank. will be open Wednes-
day and Friday. usual. Committees
knitting. The next regular meeting
will be with Mrs. W. w. Scott, 1404 De-
catur street.
Jnderendcnce BelI Chr,ter, ID. A. r..
Mrs Henry Churchill Cook. regent, met