Evening star., 1924-05-25
Monticello Chan,

meeting Of the season at the residence
of Mrs. Helen M. Hall. 1880 Irving
street, the regent, Mrs. Hammond, be-
ing the hostess.
The business meeting was preceded
by reception from s to 10 O'Clock,
given by the regent in honor of the
new state officers, district regents and
her chapter. Mrs. Beavers, the state
regent, gave a greeting to the chap
ter and spoke interestingly of her
work.
The pleasure of the evening was
greatly added to by vocal selections
sung by Mrs. Charles B. Donch, who
was accompanied by Prof. Donch. Mrs
Lena Gibbs also gave vocal selections,
accompanied by Miss Clara Breed, an
associate member of the chapter.
Later in the evening the regular
business meeting was called to order
by the regent, Mrs. Hammond. After
prayer by the chaplain, Mrs Hart, the
regular patriotic exercises We're con-
Quoted. donation for flowers for
Decoration day was made
1t was a pleasure to greet Mrs
Andrews, one of the members. who
has been in Panama for the past two
years.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: Regent. Mrs. A. E. T. Hans
mann; first vice regent. Mrs. William
!. Derr Baker. second vice regent. Mrs.
NJ. b. kistler; recording secretary,
Miss Helen Louise White; correspond
iilS secretary, MIS- Helen M. Hail,
treasurer, Mrs. Caroline F. Kirk; reg
istrar. Mrs. Edison Phillips; historian
Mrs. Frank Bourn; chaplain, Mrs
James p. Hart.
Dolly Madison Chapter.-The birth
day anniversary of Dolly Madison
born 1867, was celebrated by the chap
ter bearing her name on Tuesday at
the Columbia Golf Club. The District
board of officers were honor guests, and
nf hnt
GERS and friends of the members. A
luncheon was served at / pm, incIud-
ing an interesting program. An ode
to Dolly Madison, composed by the
late Miss Eliza c. Tullock, was sung.
Mrs. r. E. Claughton made the adj
dress of greeting. Mrs. A A. Bir-
ney read an original letter written by
Dolly Payne to a friend. informing e
her of the approaching marriage to
James Madison. Mrs. H. b. Patten re-
called the earlier members. Vision"
and Good Fellowship" were given by
Mrs. A. ID. Call, and Loyalty" by Miss
Flora johnson. Songs were sung by
Mrs. Ralph p. Barnard and Mrs. NJ. ID.
Lindsay, Miss Haupt at the piano.
The Major Willinm Overton Calls
Chapter met Tuesday evening at the
residence of Mrs. George Nelson, on
University place, the regent. Mrs. NJ.
de Glare NJ. Berry, presiding.
After the routine business plans
were discussed for a banquet to be
| held in June as the elimination of
the seasons activities, Miss Louise
Turner being chairman of the ban
auet committee Mrs. Claude Bennett
reported funds collected for the Ken
more preservation fund. The regent
called for historical papers on the
revolutionary ancestors of the MEM
bers and Mrs. Bennett gave d pledge
for paper treating of Col. Andrew
4 n hn lIvff TOW,
and her forbear
Mrs. Albert Mcdowell invited the
chapter to meet at her residence in
June. During the social hour which
followed a piano recital was given
by Miss Lynn, and Mrs Allard H.
Gasque, wife of the congressional
representative from South Carolina,
entertained with recitals.
The evening closed with the read
ing by the regent, Mrs. Berry. of an
original story. entitled The Glove"
after which the chapter members and
invited guests adjourned to the din
ing room, where supper was served
by the hostess, Mrs. Nelson.
Wendell Wolfe Chapter.-The an
nual business meeting of the chapter
was held Tuesday evening. at Wilson
Normal School. with the regent, Mrs
| Harry c. Oberholser. presiding.
Following the opening exercises the
GERS and chairmen of committees
Were given. The budget for the fol-
| lowing year was made up. the chap
| ter voting contributions to the Mat
thew I. Scott School. Phelps. Ky. one
| scholarship: Americanization work
in the District, Florence Crittenton
Home, Juvenile Protective Associa-
tion, Friendship House, work at Ellis
| Island. Immigrants Manual. D. A r.
| Student Loan Fund the District of Co
| Ch1DtpT in pa
membrance Book for the founder of the
chapter, Miss Wolfe.
| Each succeeding year has found
Wendell Wolfe Chapter growing in
| membership and broadening its scope
of usefulness. The annual reports of
the officers show the past year to
have been the most successful in it's
| history. Great credit is due the re-
tiring regent. Mrs. Fl. c. Oberholser.
| for her faithful and untiring efforts,
which have made this possible.
The election Of officers for the en-
| SUNG year resulted as follows: Re-
| gent, Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe;
| vice regent. Mrs. Ada Mills PAYNE.
| corresponding secretary, Miss Mabel
r. Wheelock; recording secretary.
Miss Sallie J. Chalk; treasurer. Mrs.
| caro- Stlliwell: registrar, Miss Fran
ces Davis Shirley: historian, Mrs.
II. NJ Vandervort; chaplain Mrs.
Mary Welker Burton. Miss Eva +
Luke was elected delegate to fill the
| uneXplred term of Miss Wolfe. the
| vacancy being created by her election
to the regency.
Martha Washington Cbant.r met
tuesday at the Hamilton Hotel.
Mrs. Ljghtfoot, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs,
Taylor. Mrs. Linton and Mrs. Keller
were hostesses.
The regent, Mrs. Oatley, presided.
| Annual reports of officers and the
1 n
| The annual election of officers re-
suited as follows: Regent, Miss Ida
Peck; first vice regent, Miss Milligan:
second vice regent. Mrs. James Light
treasurer, Mrs. A. F. Gordon: cor
responding secretary. Miss NJ. A.
Walker; registrar, Mrs. c. T. New
hart; historian, Mrs. Eugene Culver:
chaplain, Mrs. J. o. Dorsey; delegate,
Mrs. w. B. Hardy; alternates, Miss
Traylor, Miss Milligan, Mrs. Linton,
Mrs. Lightfoot. Mrs. Werber: MEM
bers of the local board, Mrs. Werber,
/ Mrs. Beaton, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Yorkes
| and Mrs. Williams.
| Five new members have been added
| to the chapter in the past year, and
| it's financial condition is the most
satisfactory in many years.
| Constitution Chapter.-The last
meeting of the chapter, for the sea-
| son was held on TUESDAY evening
at Confederate Memorial Home, Mrs
| George w. Shull, Mrs. Frank T. Shull
Mrs. Frank HI. Farlin, Mrs. Irving
| Frickey being hostesses.
| After the exercises and regular
| business of the chapter, the annual
| reports of officers were given. The
| election of officers for the coming
year followed, with the result that
| Mrs. Frank T. Shull was chosen
regent; Mrs. Daniel c. Roper, vice
regent; Mrs. Harry F. Carey, record
ing secretary; Miss Hazel Phillips,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Henry