Evening star., 1925-01-18

itself over to period of merry
making in which time the package
containing contributions for the bo,
to be sent to Ellis Island were opened
There were yards and yards of cloth
many colored balls of worsted anG
thread and needles and other ma
terials TO keep busy the hands of the
poor women detained upon the island
This il a great work the d. A. r. Is
doing and II turns many an hour into
delightful pastime that would
otherwise hang heavy and give the
anxious hearts a chance to ache
Mrs. Quirolla was an attractive
eostess during the social hour.
The District Chapter House Conn
mittce met Friday morning with
he president, Mrs u II. st Clair. in
he chair.
The business under discussion was
/ resume Of the plans for the benefit
oall and card party to be held at
Wardman Park Hotel tomorrow
.vening.
Reports OF the chairmen of the
various committees showed that the
thairmen and members had worked
along the lines OF utmost efficiency.
The enthusiasm with which the first
annual benefit for a chapter house
for the State d. A. r. has been re-
ceived, assures a similar affair in the
coming seasons.
Representatives from a majority of
:he District chapters were present
and reports showed that Il number
OF the chapters would be 100 per
cent in their attendance tomorrow.
The Emily Nelson Chapter met for
the January meeting at the home of
the vice regent, Mrs. Walter w.
Hicks. Miss Helen Marshall was as
ssting hostess. Mrs. Francis A. St.
Clair, regent of the chapter, presided.
A letter from Mrs. Onslow H.
BarraSs, one of the non resident
members. was read, and the regent
announced the death of another non
resident member, Mrs. Dyer OF Iowa
tribute to Mrs Dyer was given by
Mrs. st. Clair.
The card party held recently at the
National Women's Party headquarters
was reported a success.
Mrs. Hicks gave an account Of the
reception given by the president
general. Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook,
at Continental Hall. to the French
Ambassador and Nine. Jusserand
January 3. Mrs. Dorr Cady of Flint.
Mich. guest of Mrs. Hicks, also
attended the reception
An appeal from Mrs. Edward
Roome for refurnishing the District
room in Continental Hall was made
through the regent. Much interest
was manifested in this project
Mrs. j. Cunningham gave talk
on the Constitution, followed by an
other, on the same subject by Mrs.
Eliza beth Duvall Burton. \ motion
was made to devote Is minutes to
the study of the Constitution at each
meeting. Mrs. Burton is to be in
charge at the February meeting.
The following program by pupils
from the Frances Gutelius studio was
greatly enjoyed: Edward Crum. g.
year-old boy pianist, was heard in
the Hunting Song. Cradle Song and
Curious Story by Schumann. and Ec-
cosaises. by Beethoven; Miss WeIhel-
nina Guide gave several readings,
accompanied by Miss Thelma Gala
han at the piano and Miss Callahan
also played several piano solos. Later
Miss Gutelius, a guest of the evening,
played number by Chopin.
a pleasant social hour followed
the business meeting and program.
The state Historic Committee met
at Continental Hall, December IS. Mrs
Joseph Fl. Wheat. State historian. pre-
sided.
Mrs. Faris. chairman of historic and
literary reciprocity committees. read
letter, a copy of which had been
sent to each chapter regent. The
lists of papers were inclosed. Papers
may be borrowed at any time. but
postage should always be sent to
cover cost of mailing each way. Chap
ters may file any papers they so de-
sire. Mrs. Faris asked that each
chapter historian serve Is member
of her committee.
Mrs. d. w. West, chairman of his
toric spots committee said she is hav-
ing exact locations of camp sites in
the District used during the late war
listed and this report will be ready
at an early date.
Mrs. owen read a short article from
the National Geographic Magazine on
the subject of the aZimuth Stone.
Mrs. Austin Macgrath of Capt.
Molly Pitcher Chapter read a paper
on the Declaration of Independence.
Mrs. Harrison of Sarah Franklin