Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-14
Mrs. r. Thomas Robinson, 2S17
Twenty-eighth street northwest.

Mrs. r. Thomas Robinson. 2S17
Twenty eighth street northwest.
Col. Jonn DOnelsOn Chapter was
entertained at its March meeting by
Mrs. Harry c. Oberholser at her home,
28O5 Eighteenth street. The regent,
Mrs. Walter r. Metz. presided. Fol
lowing the opening exercises. the re-
ports of the chapter officers were
heard and approved.
The committee reports were given
by the members of the chapter who
are representatives on the State COM
mirtees Mrs. Oberholser urged the
buying of bonds for the auditorium
and stated that they would be obtain
I able In the near future. Mrs. Adela
Brand gave an interesting account of
the activities of the Children. Sons
and Daughters of the Republic COM
mittee and extended an invitation to
the members TO visit the club centers
at Peck Chapel and Friendship House.
! Miss Ella Garl.ck spoke on the work
| OF the Ellis Island committee and
| urged contributions for a box to be
sent to Ellis Island. Miss Hartman
spoke of the work of the Chapter
| House Corporation and announced
| the selection Of Mrs. John Nj. Beavers
as the new president OF that body.
| Miss Eunice w. Wright, the chapters
representative on the State entertain
ment committee, gave a detailed ac-
count of the committees work in con-
| nection with the State conference,
which was attended by the president
general. Mrs. L. A. Proctor, in charge
| OF the magazine subscriptions for the
chapter, announced the receipt from
the State chairman Of a set of cards
for the records Of the members who
are subscribers. Miss Ada B. Classic
reported the February meeting OF the
State historic committee.
Announcement was made by the re-
gent of several candidates for the Of
| flee of vice president general. and the
chapter went on record as indorslng
the name OF Mrs. John NJ. Beavers,
who was nominated in the State con-
! ference as a candidate for that office.
A comprehensive report OF the
State conference was brought to the
chapter by its regent. Mrs. Walter r.
Metz, who gave a resume Of the re-
ports Of the several State committees.
The fact that the date of the April
chapter meeting falls on Good Friday
was brought 20 the attention of the
chapter by Miss Ada NJ. Classic. and
on motion of one of the members the
date was changed TO the second Fri
day, April 8, at which time the chap
ter will be entertained by the regent.
Mrs. Metz, in her new home, 1717
Taylor street.
Following the adjournment of the
business session, a social hour was
enjoyed and refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Invited guests were Mrs. George w.
Field Of Sharon, Mass, and Mrs. c. c.
Combs. chairman Of patriotic educa-
ton Of the District.
Independence Bell Chapter was en-
tertained on Washington birthday
at the home of Misses Grace w. and
Camilla H. Digs. with the regent,
Mrs Henry Churchill Cook, presiding.
The meeting opened with the Lords
prayer, salute to the flag and the reci-
tation In unison Of Americas creed.
followed by all present singing Amer
ica," accompanied by Miss Diggs at
the piano.
The minutes Of the last meeting
were given. by the secretary and ap-
proved as read. The treasurer. Mrs.
Sallie G. Gates, had a most satisfac-
tory report, followed by other officers
and chairnen Of various committees.
Mrs. Wheat gave a very interesting
account of work she has accomplished
as State historian. Miss Rosemary
Arnold read two articles, one about
George Washington and the other on
Nellie Gusts and her numerous ad-
tnirers.
Mrs. David d. Caldwell. chairman
Of the new auditorium committee,
spoke for this object. Miss N. Esther
May her took a chair and the chapter
voted $50 for q chair in honor Of the
founder and its regent. Mrs. Cook.
Four hundred dollars in bonds were
subscribed by Mrs. Cook, Miss Mayher
and Mrs. Morris E. NARROW toward the
new building, with others TO follow.
The meeting adjourned for the social
hour. when refreshments were served
suggestive Of George Washington's
birthday Mrs. Trimble, Miss Gale
her, Mrs. George Howe and Miss Stew.
art were guests Of the hostesses.
The next meeting will be at the home
Of Mrs Morris E. NARROW.
Columbia Chapter.-Additional art
lists have been added to the program
Of the concert TO be given by Columbia
Chapter in the palm room Of the
Mayflower Tuesday evening: Mrs.
Paul Anderson. soprano: Miss Anna
Sloan. cellist; George f. Anderson,
tenor; Fritz Maile. violinist Of the
Washington College Of Music. and the
Elizabethan Singers, who will sing old
English songs and will be dressed in
costume. The quartet is composed Of
Miss Meta Craig, Mrs. Laura Coli
son Ray, Mrs. Matte c. Wallace and
Mrs. Jessica Tabler Benham. Miss
Craig, soprano soloist Of the George
town Presbyterian Church, will also
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Of the Paris Conservative will give q
piano solo, and Miss Maitland LIE
Grande Thompson Of the Anne Tillery
Renshaw School of Expression will
entertain with readings. Those at the
piano will be Miss Wilmuth Gary. Mrs.
Elizabeth c. Sloan, Mrs. Katherine F.
Cullen, Mrs. Emerett P. Elliott, Mrs.
Elizabeth Collision FILL and Miss
Evelyn Binig.
Potomac ChaDter met Wednesday
evening with Miss May v. Frey, at her
home, in Georgetown, when quite q
number were present and Miss Frey
served supper later.
Mrs. Sidney d. Bishop, regent, pre-.
sided and heard full reports from the
committees. The check for contribu-
ton toward the District box in the
new auditorium to be built had been
sent and quite an amount had been
subscribed for bonds financing the
building. The box Of materials had
been sent to the chairman at Ellis
Island and Mrs. Alfred Brosseau had
written her thanks. Mrs. Bishop, re.
gent, had attended the State confer.
ence and outlined the work the chap.
ter had done the past year in her re-
port. Miss Frey had sent out tickets
for the benefit card party for March
% and was optimistic over results.
Mrs. Bishop gave registration cards
to the 10 alternates elected by the
chapter to represent 1t at the thirty
fifth congress, to be held in April. The