Evening star., 1924-12-21

ida avenue and . street, Mrs. Barber
said that 4oYears ago Florida avenue
was the boundary line of the City
of Washington. * street was made
broad for use as u military road for
protection of the city. District of
Columbia was originally laid out 10
miles square.
On account of other duties, Mrs.
Leary and Mrs, Culver are unable to
take the duties as vice chairmeD. Mrs.
Wheat appointed Mrs. Barnard Lane
TO assist Mrs. Faris and Mrs. Ii. II.
Thompson TO assist Mrs. West.
Mrs D. w. Classic read an excel
lent paper, entitled Sacrifice" writ
ten by Miss Ada Boyd Classic.
The Emily Nelson Chapter met for
the December meeting at the home Of
Mrs. Adelbert Christy, 2O23 Rosemont
avenue. Ai$ Marsh and Mrs. Hedge
were assisting hostesses. Mrs. Francis
y. st. Clair, regent of the chapter,
presided. Miss Mattingly, a new
member, was present.
Various p. A. r. activities were
discussed at length, and the chapter
voted contribution for carrying on
the work at Ellis Island.
series of card parties are being
given, the next one to be at the Ma
tional Women's Party headquarters,
III SiidISS Oh IhTS. 11clell hdpley.
Mrs. Maloney and Mrs. Westcott
were guests Of the evening.
The American Liberty Chapter was
entertained at its December meeting
by the regent, Mrs Richard Il. Owen
Ills Lanier place. The regent an
nounced the illness of Edgar Allan of
Richmond. Va, the son of the founder
of the chapter. and also, the death of
hay af Af,-r
Der. The secretary was instructed to
write letters of sympathy. The re-
gent told what had been decided in
regard to the refurnishing Of the Dis
trict room at Continental Hall. Diff
ferent articles of furniture were dis
cusSed as a gift from the chapter. The
officers reports showed thrifty work.
which had been accomplished and the
chapter members showed their appre-
citation by applause and a rising vote
of thanks. Mrs. Thomson reported
that Mrs. Longee, former member,
who now lives in San Diego, Calf,
would give valuable antiques to the
Continental Hall museum through the
American Liberty Chapter. Substan
tial donations were made to the State
students fund. the chapter students
fund, the Americanization school, the
Immigrants Manual, the city oppor-
North Carolina. Mrs. Ridgely. the
vice regent, reported having assisted
in a Red Cross drive. The treasurer
was instructed to pay all national and
State dues. The registrar reported
applications pending.
The chapter was entertained with
vocal selections by Mrs. +. &. Stew
ard. one of its members. accompanied
by Mrs. ]. Harry Cunningham on the
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member with a small historical book
of "Old New York as a Christmas
card. A vote of thanks was given the
regent for the gifts and her most eff
cient work.
Mrs. Ridgely and Mrs. Steward pre-
sided at the tea table.
The Potomac Chapter.-Mrs Drury
Conway Ludlow, regent, held its De-
cember meeting Wednesday evening
with Mrs. Edward L. Britton.
After the reports of committees
were heard. work was mapped out
for the coming year. and the ways
and means of accomplishing same
were discussed. 1t was decided to
make the January meeting a show
err" so as to obtain materials for the
box TO be sent TO Ellis Island.
The regent had list of news items
of different friends, belonging to
both this and other chapters, which
was very interesting to all present,
and a pleasant social hour resulted
So many chapter members were alb
sent from the city that it was decided
to write them Christmas greetings
and to send the sick members in town
potted plants to cheer them through
the holidays.
Manor House Chapter held It's De-