Evening star., 1926-11-14

Inc advisory board OF Children OF
the American Revolution of the Dis
Rrict of Columbia met Thursday
in the boardroom Of Continental
Hall. Mrs. E. l.. Morrison. State di-
rector, presided, and Mrs. Josiah Van
Orsdel, national president c. A. r.,
spoke OF the work and ideals of the
organization. Mrs. Eli Helmick, reg
1strar general, d. A. r., told Of the
close relations between the two Soci-
eties. the c. A. r. being the kinder
garten of the d. A. r. The next meet
ing will be held December 2.
Little John Boyden Chapter held
its November meeting with Mrs. Fred
l.. Per Lee hostess. The regent, Mrs.
Fred L. Volland. presided.
Following usual opening exercises,
reports of officers and committees
were heard. After the correspondence
was read, the flag lesson for Novem-
Der was given.
Mrs. David d. Caldwell, vice regent
OF the District and chairman of Con-
stitution Hall committee for the Dis
trfct Of Columbia, gave a talk on the
various ways of raising the funds for
same, and several members pledged a
foot of foundation in the new build
ing.
Mrs. Constance Goodman, State
chaplain, gave a resume of her trip to
Europe last Summer.
The paper of the evening was pre-
sented by Miss Nellie E. Dashield, on
The First Thanksgiving"
Guests OF the chapter were Mrs.
David Caldwell, Mrs c. Goodman,
Mrs. Kitty K. Nickerson of New York
and Mrs. Bertha Parsons Smith.
During the social hour Joseph A.
Edgerton and sons, Fred Per Lee.
George T. Gregory and Fred L. Vol
land Joined the members.
Col. John Donelson Chapter was en-
tertained at it's November meeting by
the regent. Mrs. Walter r. Metz, as.
sisted by Mrs. Frederick Ranno.
The regent presided, and following
the opening exercises reports Of off,
GERS and chapter committee chairmen
were presented.
Miss Helen Harman gave an ac-
count of the meetings OF the chapter
house corporation and announced
the annual ball and card party, to be
held in the Midwinter. Mrs. Ober-
holser, representing the chapter on
the Constitution Hall State finance
committee, reported the October meet
ing, at which time the national COM
mittee chairman, Mrs. Russell Scott
Magma OF Boston, Mass, addressed
the State committee and urged the
purchase Of chair by every chapter.
Mrs. A. E. Brand announced the
plans of the Children, Sons and
Daughters OF the Republic committee
for the Winter and requested the re-
gent to appoint a substitute to at
lend the November and December
meetings. at which time she will be
absent from the city. Miss Ada B.
Classic reported the meeting Of the
state historic committee, at which
lime her paper on John Adams was
requested by the reciprocity commit
lee.
The committee on ways and means
reported activity along several lines,
and in a discussion Of the chapters
budget it was decided to take a chair
in the Constitution Hall.
"A card party, to be held at the home
OF Miss Helen Harmon, 1924 Thir-
teenth street, was announced, and all
oE the members and friends from
other District chapters were invited
to be in attendance.
The date of the December meeting
was changed from December to
November 20. when Mrs. George S.
Donnell, assisted by Miss Mary l..
bottorff and Miss Ina B. Jordan, will
be the hostess, at 1914 n street.
A pleasant social hour was enioyed
and refreshments served by the host |
esses
Louisa Adams Chapter held it's No. |
yember meeting Tuesday, with Miss |
Caroline Adams, 1879 Massachusetts |
avenue. as hostess. In spite of the in |
clemency OF the weather, the usual at |
tendance of two-thirds of the resident |
membership was sustained.
Cash contributions continued to
pour in, the members realizing that |
This is the quickest and easiest means |
or replenishing a depleted treasury.
Reports We're made by chapter rep |
resentatfves TO the State committees |
on characterization. conservation and |
thrift and Children Of the Republic.
Miss Corson again outlined the aims |
or the Americanization school to |
broaden the scope of its work. It is
hoped that sufficient funds may be
collected to defray the cost Of a paid
helper, and volunteers are needed TO
help care for children who are too
small to be left at home while their
parents attend the citizenship classes
a stimulating letter from Mrs. Hus-
band. State chairman of the Ameri-
caniZation. committee, was read
Miss Purdy distributed literature on
Inc conservation of our birds and |
forests and also wild flower pledges,
anu reported on the work already ac- |
oomplished in scattering wild flower
seeds. In this connection it is well to
note that the State of Maryland draws
attention to this good work by erect
ing along the highways signs which
are plain enough to attract the at
tentlon OF passing motorists, reading.
Stop, Help! To Keep Your Highways
Beautiful"
Mrs. Van -Hoosen brought Lousia
Adams Chapter in closer touch with
the Children of the Republic by her
enthusiastic report of the work being
done at Peck Memorial Chapel. Mrs.
Van Hoosen likened herself to the old
woman who lived in a shoe. for hav.
ing raised a large family of her own
youngsters, she has opened her heart
10 the big work among children who
are not the Sons and Daughters of
the American Revolution. but who are
nevertheless. children of our great
Republic.
The chapter was proud to receive its
first check from the kelvinator Co
the efforts Of Miss Hustled
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