Evening star., 1923-01-27

instruction IN connection with Eng
lish and essay work in all the schools
Of the District. Mrs. Adams and Mrs.
Ritesman were appointed to take
ton Union. A rising vote of thanks
to the hostess ard reception TO new
members followed.
Our Flag Chapter, ID. A. r.. was en-
regent, Mrs. Louis d. Carman at her
home on Lamont street Reports
were received from officers and COM
mittees.
The following members took eight
tables for the card party to be given
canization: Mrs w. v. Cox. Mrs. w.
NJ. Hannay, Mrs. J. Edgar Smith, Mrs.
H. 3. Polkinhorn, Mrs. L. d. Carnan,
Mrs r. n. Richards and Mrs. A. H.
Semmes.
The chapter executive committee
reported the voting of an additional
contribution to the Hanger campaign
fund and a number Of members prom
ised to take tickets for the card
party to be held in the interest OF
the fund.
Appropriations were made toward
marking the Old Trails road and for
the presentation Of a flag to a Boy
Scout troop.
Miss Florence Fox of the bureau
OF education gave a talk on the new
education for the graded schools and
exhibited pictures made by pupils IL
lustrating lessons in civics.
Mrs. Edward M. Weeks and Miss
Mary Kaufman presided at the tea
table.
Capitol Society. Children OF the
American RevOluti0n.-Mrs Henry
Fennn So wfA11e aidant q tv,a 81
the Junior division Of the society at
Its current meeting at her home, 1920
Rhode Island avenue.
The meeting opened with the as-
sembly singing America" followed
by the salute to the flag by the
Mickey, and "The Americans Creed"
recited by Master Kennedy Campbell
Watkins
Recitations were given by Miss
Norma Hills. Robert Mickey and Mas
ter Bobby Hills. and piano solos by
Miss Catharne Hereford and Miss
Helene Afieck.
Dues were paid and plans discussed
OF future work and good times for
chapter members. followed by a so
cial hour Of group games with re-
freshments.
The seniors of Capitol Society were
entertained Friday evening by Mrs
Percy Russell at her homo, 1872 Bel
mont road.
Mrs Henry Fenno Sawteile. presi-
dent Of Capitol Society. conducted the
usual order OF exercises.
Capitol Society, which enjoys the
distinction Of being the oldest In the
District Of Columbia and second in
tho whole organization. will, as usual.
dance the minuet especially arranged
for this society at the annual party
to be given February % to all G. A.
II - ri II Cy~1.
bia. All members who wish to take
part are requested to send their
names to Mrs. Sawtelle. as she wishes
to start rehearsals In the near fu-
ture.
A social hour Of general dancing.
with refreshments. closed the meet
ing.
f Plurfbus Unum Chapter. ID. A. r..
met Thursday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Harriet A. Dimon. 1927 Park
road. with Miss Cooper. Miss Dar-
ling and Mrs. w. johnson assistant
officers and work planned for the flu
ture. Additional contributions were
made to Mrs. Hangers campaign
fund and for the chandelier in the
District room Of the Continental Me-
mortal Hall. Money was voted for
the Caroline Scott Harrison memorial
president general Of the d. A. r..
also to the school for girls at Tomas
see. s. G.. A rare edition Of Wash
ington's God Child" was presented
to the library Of Continental Me-
mortal Hall and a contribution made
ment was voted to Americanizat!on
work in Arthur place and to the sup
port of the teacher in Georgetown.
Announcement was made of the card
entertainment committee OF the Dis
trict of Columbia d. A. r. The chap
ter will entertain Mrs. Hanger. Mrs
Hodgkins and the state officers at the
February meeting. DIR. j. c. Palmer
Of the Washington Heights Presby-
terian Church gave a talk on the
Constitution.
The Lanham Study Club OF Maryland
hold the January meeting at the
home of Mrs. Frank Wells. Owing to
the absence OF president and vice
president. Mrs. James Kempton pre-
sided. James Kempton described his
visit to Mexico in the interest OF the
Agricultural Department. relating
amusing personal experiences and
difficulties encountered with the na-
tives
Resolutions passed at the semi-an-
nual meeting OF the Federation OF
Clubs Of Prince Georges County were
read by the secretary. Mrs. Robert
son. The proposed fifth resolution.
relative to the state university
scholarship fund. furnished by the
federated clubs Of this county. was
thoroughly discussed as to the most
meritorious method OF awarding the
Scholarships. The popular vote was
that any high school girl residing In
the state and unable to pay her coll
lege tuition Is eligible to compete for
said scholarship. The examination to
be conducted by the state university.
The winner will be given a one-year
trial and X she makes good will be
allowed to continue and finish the
prescribed course. II she does not
prove herself deserving at the end