Evening star., 1924-01-20

are anxious that all historic spots
should be appropriately marked and
steps are rapidly being taken to ac-
complish this end. One of these is in
tho marking of the asthma stone,
from which the city of Washington
was surveyed. 1t is in one of the
parks on Rhode Island avenue almost
buried In the earth. Mrs. Culver also
gave an account of Clara Barton and
her Red Cross work.
In February the Martha Washington
Chapter will be thirty-one years old.
Preparations are being made to hold
a reception at the New Ebbitt to the
state officers, regents and vice re-
gents of the Washington chapters.
The following committees were ap-
pointed: Ways and means committee
Miss Peck. Mrs. Werber, Mrs. Bea-
ton and Mrs. Milligan. Invitations
ana printing-Mrs. Culver, Mrs. Luns-
ford. Mrs. Newhard. Miss Smith and
Mrs. Yorkes. Reception committee
Traylor.
The chapter was entertained with
Shook
The treasurer's report was most
srat1fylHg, as IL showed the chapter
10 be on Il sound financial basis.
Monticello Chapter was entertained
AAt'i', its' corresponding EtC-
retary. at her residence, 1880 irving
street, Tuesday evening, with Mrs.
Edson Phillips as assisting hostess.
= Inc meeting was called to order
by the regent, Mrs. Hammond. Aft
er the usual patriotic opening exer-
cisss' reports from the treasurer and
chairman of the various committees
were made. The pr capita tax was
appropriated. and an approximation
was also made towards the Ameri-
canization work at the Curtis School
In Georgetown. A doll bed sent by
the Southern Industrial Society was
purchased by the regent for her
daughter. The regent also re-
ported that two members Mrs. Kuoou
and Mrs. Gill, had made forty bed
bags for the soldiers at Walter
hced hospital. Several appeals were
made for patriotic work II was
voted that as the book that the
chapter intended to give to the
library was now in possession of the
latter, 1t would combine with an
other chapter in giving book of
the Ladd FAMILY; IL book much de-
sired by the library. Several Christ
mas cards were received from absent
members
Mrs. Hanger, regent Of the Capt.
molly PITCHER Chapter gave full in
formation as to the immigrant's $
manual and its great influence for
good.
Mrs. Moor Of Vermont, and ex vice
president general. gave a talk on
her native state and what the d. A. r.
was doing there. Mrs. Coolidge of
vermont gave hoIIEuI talk on how
her state looked after Americaniza-
uon. Mrs. Coolidge is the state his
torlan of Vermont. Mrs. Abell of
Missouri told of the very interesting
way the ID. \. K. looked after educat-
ing needy girls.
The enjoyment of the evening was
much % added TO by vocal selections by
companied by Prof Donch.
Mrs. Hodskins, vice president gen
eral gave greetings.
The guests of the evening were
Mrs. Moor. Mrs. Coolidge. Mrs. Abel,
Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Ellis Logan, Mrs
Mcfarland, Mrs. Hanger, Mrs. Hodg-
kins, Mrs. st. Clair and Mrs MuIcare.
The Louisa Adams Chapter had
guest night, January S, at 1922 Fair
mont street with Miss Nav Hustled
and Mrs. Joseph Bodiue as hostesses,
The chapter and its guests were
entertained by Mrs. Edouard Albion.
VINO gave an operalogue of Samson
and Delilah. Some OF the songs Of
mat opera We're sung by Mrs. Lillian
Hendi'ick and Mr.. Shefferman of the
aShlnston Opera Company, accom-
panied by Mr.. Charles Ferry
among the guests present were:
Mrs. StanSfield,s registrar general.
Mrs. Howard l.. Hod gkins, vice pres
ident l general; Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey: Mrs. Beavers. Mrs. Webb.
MIS-. Muicare and Mrs Harman.
Constitution Chapter met Tuesday
evening at Mrs. Lewis residence, 1916
Mount Pleasant street.
The regent, Mrs. Evarts. presided,
the exercises taking place in order.
The treasurer, Miss Kelley, absent
because of an accident sustained,
sent in a statement revealing a rea-
sonable balance in the treasury and
the number of members whose dues
have been paid as fifty
As all dues must be in the national
society by January IS. it was sug-
auditing committee. Mrs. Perkins,
take charge of the books until the
treasurer is again able. and attend to
the task OF auditing, assisted by Mrs
Seay. appointed by the regent to
Serve in place of Mrs. Crawford, alb
sent from the city, and Mrs. Ransdell.
already on the committee
The entertainment committee chair
man, Mrs. Seay, gave the items of
expense for the chapters twenty
NTH anniversary celebration, Novem-
ber 2S, and the receipts and cost of
st. Distaff'S day colonial ball. Janu-
airy ., both delightful entertainments.
Mrs. Lewis mentioned the gratify-
ing amount received from the sale
of holiday cards and seals. and the
chapters commission, presenting a
check for the final installment to the
chapter.
fnr nf ha intr e,n1A
ton of a delegate to the national
was brought to attention
by Mrs. knight.
The names of Mrs. Charles Vassar
and Mrs. Martha w. Junkins. pre-
sented at a previous meeting, and
Miss Louisiana Blackmar, transfer
ring from New Orleans chapter. the
Spirit of Seventy-Si We're unani-
mously voted in, Mrs. Vassar and
Miss Blackmar as active members.
and Mrs. Junkins as associate. Miss
Blackmar, present, was given a
cordial welcome.
Mrs. Ellsworth reported on the
chapters customary tribute at
ChristmaStide to the unknown SOL
dier. The wreath was of holly ber-
ries and galaX leaves, interspersed
with knots of ribbon in the colors.
A visit to the Navy Hospital, where
holiday decorations gave cheer to
the ward. aided by a Christmas tree,
a gift through Mrs. ELLSWORTH, was
The visiting committee
chairman also attended the theater
where the c. A. r. were entertained
and Christmas packages were pre-
sented to them.
An exposition of work done by the
Society was given by
its representative, Mrs. Herman. The
speaker talked instructively of the
school. it's classes. from beginners
to junior high pupils. OF those who
attend some are illiterate, others of
excellent education. Group work
has proved successful. All are
taught English by direct conversa-
tional method, and through learn
ing American history. customs. in
dustries. etc. Moving pictures are
a great aid, the Agricultural De.
partment cooperating in this and
other ways, films being shown by a
local movie establishment. Help is
accepted and teachers are needed,