Evening star., 1924-01-13
u. A. r. ACTIVITIES

The Administration Caucus n. e.
gave the third of a series of luncbeons
recently at Hotel Roosevelt. Nine.
.eah Laoat was chairman and toast
tlslress' and the guests numbered
Afo- Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins. vice
president general from the District.
erected the guests and explained the
work of the new publicity committee
ol which she is chairman Mrs.
bertha NJ Robbins told Of the work
undertaken by the better films COM
Hhit,ee, and particularly commented
H Hpoh Two recent historical pictures.
MIS- mrs Nelson Dingley, who has had
miue experience in several states in
eie organization of boys clubs, gave
az "1ufesS on 'Chlldren and Sons of
me Republic" The concluding ad-
ui ess OF the meeting was made by
Mrs: William Wolfe Smith, who spoke
on Ihe' Flag of the United States"
nne, nu presented the significance of the
halioial banner and its correct use
AS set forth i'll the conference called
py PRESIDENT Harding last June.
Ihose assisting Nine. Labat in the
MIS- Harry c. Oberholser, Mrs. f. r.
sale. Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins, Mrs
Wen. Mrs. Oatley. Mrs. Whyte, Mrs
Hammond and Miss Fannie Weeks.
The State Historical Committee met
at continental Hall, Thursday, De-
Gtmber 20, at 1890 am. Mrs. Cath
erlne l.. maggie, state historian. presided.
Mrs Coombs. vice chairman of old
trails roads committee stated that
the markers to be placed every mile
or two on the Lincoln highway from
coast TO coast would not be marked
with names of deceased members in
whose memory they are given, but
these names would be noted officially.
these markers cost $40 each.
Mrs. d. W. West vice chairman of
historic spots committee, reported
that the asma stone used in iaying
out this city is in the ground in one
or the triangular parks on Rhode
Island avenue. Steps will be taken
TO provide a suitable marker for this
place. Mrs. West also stated that
old Fort Niagara. 1t has been in use
since 1879 and is still officered. 1t is
crumbling and should be repaired.
Even now twenty or thirty feet of
water washes under it. The repairs
will cost about $4,000. Gen. Evans
has consented to give a talk before
the state historical committee. Plans
are being made to have others speak
on this subject at the state confer
ence in March. Mrs. West stated
that several Army officers have sug-
gested that the training posts used
during the late war be marked in
some suitable manner especially
those sites that are no longer in use
as such.
Mrs. Barber. in speaking of Valley
Forge, announced a card party, to be
given at Capitol Park Hotel Wednes-
day. An appeal is made to every
chapter To give as much as possible
TO the Valley Forge fund. state
Sundays have been established at
Valley Forge. Each state furnishes
music and provides a flag for the
ceremonies on its particular day.
The amount the District should raise
for our part in these ceremonies is
$3.50, which covers the cost of flag
and standard and uniform for boy
who acts as minute man.
A motion was carried that the
of their deceased members and COM
pile them for use of the state his
torian in the remembrance book.
The treasurer. Mrs C. L. Hesse,
reported the sum on hand.
Mrs. u. w. Classic read a paper on
CLARA Barton" and Miss Guitner
read another on "Hamilton's Mother"
hold it's January meeting tomorrow
night at the home of Mrs. Theodore
j.. Langley on California street. The
feature of the evening will be a de-
bate by members on the Immigration
Question
The Emily Nelson Chapter met re-
Gently at the home of Mrs. Bertha
Crane with Miss Ella Whilldian as
siSting the hostess The regent, Mrs.
F. A. St. Clair, presided. Two new
members were admitted. Contribu-
tionS were made to d. a. r. activities
Mrs. Jason Waterman, chairman of /
the chapter house committee, gave a i
talk. A pleasant social hour fol- |
lowed the business meeting.
Samuel GortOn Chapter held its
January meeting at the home Of the |
regent, Miss Mary +. Smith, with
Mrs. Sarah D. Morrow, as assistant
hostess. Addresses were delivered by
the guests of honor, Mrs. Howard l.. |
Hodgkins, vice president general. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Beavers. state vice regent |
A program featured vocal selections |
by Miss Fannve Gluckstein. accom- !
panied by Miss Mary Ruth Matthews; |
piano solos, Miss Matthews: violin Sc |
Iections, Miss Catherine Meally, ac- !