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families and friends on Decoration
day. The statues of IA revolutionary
heroes win be decorated by the
juniors with laurel wreaths and hags
and request for the privilege of giving
a short address at one of the statues
will be welcomed by Mrs. Sawtelle
from her senior boys and girls. All
members are requested to provide
themselves with colonial costumes, as
il is the custom for those taking part
in the ceremonies 10 dress in costume
Capitol Society members are very
proud of its distinction as the Oldest
{. A. r. society in the District of Co
'unbia and are planning, as usual, tc
celebrate the date of its organization,
81 years ago.
Emily Nelson Chapter met at the
home of the regent. Mrs. Francis y.
ST. Clair, with Mrs. st. Clair and Mrs.
Henry b. Bolton as hoStesses.
The historian, Mrs. w. w. Marsh,
reported a meeting of the Historical
Society, at which d paper was read
ON Historical Homes of Georgetown.
IL is interesting to note that Robert
Boone, to whom the original grant TO
what is now Georgetown was made,
is the direct ancestor of Mrs. Henry
b. Bolton.
The importance of saving the mile
stone at Jones Point, at Alexandra,
was stressed by the regent.
After the regular business had been
concluded refreshments were served.
Sarah Franklin Chapter held its
March meeting at the home or Mrs.
A. S. Doniphan in Alexandria, va.
with Miss Lee Rucker assisting most
eSs. The regent, Mrs. John Maxwell
presided. After the usual opening eX'
ercises, reports of officers and commit
tees were read. The chapter decided
70 give a tea, April Is, in the Virginia
room at the Lee House, with MIS-
Milton Johnson, chairman. and mrs.
Eugene Barr, vice chairman. The Iol-
lowing ladies have been asked TO serve
on this committee: Mrs. Doniphan,
Mrs. NAV. Mrs. Willie Ogden, Mrs.
Simpson, Mrs. Mulcare, Mrs. Zie6ler,
Mrs. Florie Barr and Mrs. Burkette.
a paper on Patrick Henry was read
hy the historian, Mrs. Robert Harri.
son, and was much enjoyed. a social
hour followed and refreshments were
served by the hostesses.
Mai. William Overton Calls Chapter.
"A reception and program TO marx
the anniversary of its founding IN
1915 by the present regent, Mrs. NJ
De Calre Berry was given Iuesday
evening by the Maj. William overton
Calls Chapter. Daughters OF tne
Anntric Revolution. The ami
versary was a purely social affair
with a brilliant program, many
guests besides the chapters OF the
District Of Columbia D. a. f. being
present in the drawing rooms OF Mrs.
r. Temple Hill, secrt tary OF the MAJ.
William Overton Calls Chapter, VINO
loaned her home IN Georgetown Tor
the occasion. The first number was
. violin solo by Miss Grace Lor-
raine, the young Virginian pupil OF
Gunston Eiall, who achieved dlstlnc-
ton on the last George washington
anniversary by receiving from the
hand of the secretary OF the British
an,has ssy the medal for the best essay
submitted by pupils OF the schools OF
the District OF Columbia. This Vio-
lin obbligato was followed by song
rendered by Miss Frances Rannie, ac-
conpanied by Miss Nienann, whose
pupil, Miss Anne Cary Moss, gave a
piano solo Of "Orientale," after which
Miss Bertha Newcome OF Baltimore
rec!ted. These last three young Ladies s
are all pupils OF Gunston Hall. Mrs.
A. H. Gasque, wife OF the Repre-
sentative from South Carolina. won
applause with her recital OF
'"The Majors Story" by Thomas
Nelson Page, and DR.. John Huddie
gave the verv humorous reading,
"Aeneus Africanus," followed by
song, Trees" rende red by Miss
Bowers. Representative Joseph White
head Of Virginia made an address
on Sir Edwin Sandys. the founder in
America of elective representative