Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-10

lick: chaplain, Mrs. Joseph Allen, f..
Following the election, a rising vote
Of thanks was accorded the retiring
officers.
A social hour followed the business
meeting and refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Lucy HOlconlbe Chapter held
it's last meeting Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Fred M. Hopkins
1862 Otis street, with Mrs. Eliot H.
Thomson assisting hostess. There
was a full attendance although 1t
aimed steadily during the evening.
The regent, Mrs. Frank H. Cum
aingham, presided After the min
utes of the March meeting were
read by Mrs. Harris. the recording
ports were read and the events of the
'ecent d. A. r. Congress discussed.
The meeting adjourned to spend a
social hour with the hostess and
their guests.
The next meeting will be held at
College Park, Nd, at the home of
Mrs. Appleman.
American Chapter held its Nav
meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary
Baker, 261 Rock Creek Church road.
All chapter officers were elected for
the ensuing year, Mrs. Brake being
CHOSEN regent, Two papers were
read by Miss Anna Thaker. Mrs.
Baker exhibited some rare old pieces
OF china. Refreshments were served
by the hostess. The June meeting
VIII be held at the home Of Mrs. E. III.
Dalweek.
Capitol Chapter held it's current
meet1np he -
Mrs. Fred Volland. 1851 Spring Place.
me regent. Mrs. G. q. Maggie presided.
AFTER the usual exercises the historian
gave talk on the original boundary
OF the District of Columbia. and q. man
showing the location of its markers
proved OF much interest to the mem.
bers. An appropriation was made for
american University. There was a
good attendance considering the in
clemency of the weather.
Capitol Society. Children n III.
american Rev0lutiOn.-The annual
special business meeting of the senior
division was held recently at the home
or the president. Mrs. Henry Fenno
SaWteile, 1920 Rhode Island avenue.
owing to the hearty cooperation Of
all members In the plans of their
president for helping in all activities
or patriotic or social nature, spon-
sored by the National Society, the
oincers were able to report the past
year as the most active and pros
porous since its organization almost
80 years ago.
AS Capitol Society was forced +o
limit its local membership some years
ago on account of holding all monthly
meetings In private homes. the mem
oership committee reported its regret
that 1t could not compete for the silk
nag offered the society getting most
new members in the past year, The
registrar reported accepting the ap-
plicatfon papers of IL new members
since last Springs CONVENTIONAL Of
whom had requested membership in
Capitol Society. and Mrs. SawtelIe
presented the requests OF Z applicants
for membership that had been re-
ceived by her since the last monthly
meeting.
Reports from the five delegates and
alternates elected to represent Capitol
Society at the annual convention in
April showed their attendance at all
sessions held in auditorium of National
Red Cross Building and all other
events on the program for that week
Accgrdingl TO cuatom established by
thes founder, Mrs. Daniel Lothrop,
capitol Society. being the Oldest
ChldreQ of the American Revolution
society in 1.-The District and the
second In the entire organization, was
given the veterans post of honor and
its color bearer led the procession OF
local and visiting Children OF tho
American Revolution to the tomb
and memorial tree at the annual
to Mount Vernons and also;
had the very great privilege 81 placing
a wreath, In the name OF Capitol 50.
ciety, on the tomb OF George Wash.
mgton. ;, s..
For a number OF years the members
OF Capitol Society have been given
thorough training in dancing a
minuet arranged for their exclusive
use by Prof. Victor Zebiey, and, under
his personal direction, sets Of eight
members from the junior and senior
divisions have been given prominent
place on programs Of patriotic and
State organizations.
BY invitation of the president gem