Evening star., 1926-05-09
TIE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON, D. C., g. 1e2e-PART

of the organization since it was found
! ed Is years ago.
Mrs. J. A. Arnold, the first regent,
gave a short reminiScence or the nrsl
year in which the chapter was round
| ed. Mrs. G. A. Conway, who was the
navt regent in line and who had pre-
| sided for the longest term IN Wnici.
anv of the regents have been prlVi'
| 1eped TO serve. gave the next address.
| Mrs Conway discussed the growth or
| the chapter and the progress which 1t
| had made along the lines of its en-
| deavors. She was succeeded by MISS
| Caroline Smith, the war regent, VINO
! told of their activities during tnat
| period. Mrs William Curtis White
and Mrs Louise Scof1eld spoke Oh inc
| social and patriotic accomplishments
of the chapter. DIR. Sally Jagers and
others also gave "reminiscences.
| Mrs Rertha, Lincoln HeuStlS OF
California was the only visitor from
outside the city. Mrs. Archer Hay
cock sang a group of May songs. She
was accompanied by her mother, MRS.
| Bertch.
AZ the conclusion of the program
large birthday cake was orousnt III
and as 1t was learned that the re-
cording secretarys birthday was also
on this date, songs were sung Doth
to her and to the Patriotic Memorial
Chapter.
The Frances Scott Chapter met at
the Calverton, May 4. Mrs. Porter
and Mrs. Bright were the hostesses
for the chapter Contributions OF
money to the auditorium chair fund
were received from Mrs. A. o. White
of Fremont. Mich, honorary member
of the chapter, and Mrs. Frank Bell,
chaplain.
The registrar reported the follow
ING new members: Mrs. Arthur Stew
enson. Mrs. Harvey Sargent, Mrs. b.
f. Cassel and Mrs. Josephine Lane.
The annual luncheon will be held
at the Lafayette Hotel. May 20, at
1870 pm.
The Continental Hall and revolu-
tionary relies committee asked for
contributions of old china to be placed
on the shelves of the antique secre-
tary in the District room at Cont-
mental Han. Mrs. Garges offered to
lend u cake dish and nutmeg crater
which belonged to Mary Ann Deal,
whose husband fought in the Revolu
tionary War. Mrs. Uhler offered
some wine glasses belonging to the
Uhler family.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Regent, Mrs. L.
Percy IlIlci, VIC iS6ChN' Aii %
George A. Frazer; treasurer. Mrs.
Arthur Adelman; recording secretary,
Mrs. John c. Eckhardt; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Walker s. Mar
tin; historian. Mrs Alfred Ball Garges,
registrar, Mrs. Warren f. Emley;
chaplain, Mrs. Frank Bell. Mrs.
Uhler was appointed chairman OF the
program committee.
Independence Bell Chapter was en-
tertained on Thursday evening at the
home of the vice regent, Mrs. Fred
erick kroeher Sparrow 1l06 East
Capitol street.
The meeting was opened by the
Lord $ prayer. followed by salute
to the flag and reading of the minutes
An account of the congress was
given by Miss Diggs. the delegate.
Miss Richardson, the chapters page
to congress. was also present.
Owing to the late arrival Of the
regent. Mrs. Henry Churchill Cook.
the business session was dispensed
with.
John Claggctt Proctor read original
poems of the Revolution. Miss Audrey
NJ. Whitcomb, daughter of Arthur
Whitcomb. soloist of the Marine Band
pleased with piano selections, and
dramatic readings were given by Miss
Marjorie Costello of Rochester, \. y.
Assisting the hostess in her social
duties were: Mrs Aycock. Miss Diggs,
Mrs. Whitcomh Mrs. Foy and Miss
Tapp.