Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-14

of the dance may be sent Mrs. Saw
telle at any time, as her members are
ready to contribute their services on
programs for charitable or patriotic
organizations.
Two sets OF eight each, from the
Junior and senior divisions of Capitol
Society, danced their minuet at the
last convention of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution, and one set
selected from the senior division was
| n special feature of the Chapter House
Ball OF Daughters of the American
revolution this Winter.
The following members of Capitol
Society, in Colonial costume, danced
their minuet, as the opening number
the ball given by the West Virginia
State Society: Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle
and Matthew Trimble Sawtele. Miss
Daisy Newkirk and Francis Hoffheins.
| Miss Elizabeth Barr and Jack Thomp-
son, Miss Elizabeth Harding and John
! Wackerman.
In order to enjoy the social activities
OF Convention week in April. Mrs.
Sawtelle urges all eligible applicants
who wish to join Capitol Society to
make a special effort to send their
application papers to her at once.
All members Of Junior and Senior
divisions of Capitol Society are earn
estly requested by their president to
send to her contributions toward the
box that goes from their society to
Ellis Island in Misunderstanding, cloth,
material for patching. needles, thread,
thimbles, WOOL knitting needles. en-
broidery materials and stamped
pieces. books. dolls. etc, will be &C.
ceptable.
| The Children, Sons and Daughters
OF the Republic committee. sponsored
by the District Daughters Of the
American Revolution. has recently en-.
larged it's activities. having formed
two new clubs at Friendship House.
! On February %, a meeting was held
there, at which SO children were pres
ent, and boys and girls each formed
a club. Very appropriately, they
voted to name one the George Wash
| ington and the other Martha Wash
| ington Club.
| Mrs. Haig. the committee chairman
presided. and introduced the follow
ing, who assisted in the program: Mrs.
Holt, who read pleasing stories: Miss
| Elizabeth Ford, who played some
piano numbers; Mrs. Bertha NJ. Rob-
bins. who spoke to the children about
! George Washington, and Edward
Fuller. who recited Mrs. Lothrop's
lode to the Flag
Mrs. Haig explained the purpose
| of the committee before the entertain
ment and Mrs. Selden of Victory Chap
ter played for the singing of patriotic
songs. At the close Of the meeting
refreshments were served
The committee members present
were: Mrs. Charles c. Haig. Judge
Lynn Chapter; Mrs. Hammond Mon
] ticello Chapter: Mrs. Holt, Capt. Molly
! Pitcher Chapter; Mrs. Earl Fuller,
| Victory Chapter. Other Daughters of
the American Revolution guests were
| Mrs Ford. Mrs. Selden, Mrs. Bertha
Robbins and Mrs. Sarah Harmon.
On Friday, February &c. the club
members Children, Sons and Daugh-
ters of the Republic from Peck Chapel
| were guests Of Mrs Harriet HaWley
Locher at her birthday party at the
| Ambassador Theater. Interesting and
entertaining pictures We're shown, a
| vocal selection was rendered and
| Peggy Albion read 1.-The Tar Baby"
| Transportation from Peck Chapel to
! the Ambassador and return was fur
nished through the courtesy of the
Rotary Club by the use Of their bus,
and Mrs. Holt OF the committee also
used her car for transportation pur-
poses.
The children were accompanied by
Mrs. Harmon and Miss Malone.
On Monday evening, March !. the
! Children, Sons and Daughters of the
| Republic committee held their monthly
business meeting at the home of Mrs.
! Earl Fuller. Mrs. Charles IIaig pre-
| sided. The treasurer's report showed
that many chapters are responding to
| the appeal for funds.
| Plans were discussed and programs
l.
! at Peck Chapel on March % and at
| Friendship House on Monday eve
! ming, April 5.
At the close OF the business meet
| ing. refreshments were served and
| social hour followed.
Little John Boyden Chapter met
| Thursday evening with the registrar,
Mrs. Florence y. Walters, 450I I'LL
nois avenue, Mrs. Walters daughters,
Mrs. Thelma Steinbaugh and Mrs.
Radcliff Johnson. assisting. The vice
regent, Mrs. Fred l.. Volland, presided.
| The usual order Of exercises opened
the meeting, after which the reports
Of officers and committees were given.
The treasurer, Mrs. Newhard. stated
small balance remained to start the
next years work. The registrar, Mrs.
Walters, reported two new members
and Mrs. Fred E. Per Lee and Mrs.
Ada Davidson were introduced and
welcomed At this time the vice
regent expressed the pleasure OF the
members in having the chapter chap
lain, Mrs. Jennie P. Andrews. who has
been residing in Michigan, present.
The vice regent gave the report of
the State conference held March 8
and 4. Mrs. Elsie Edmonston. a guest
Of the evening, was the successful
contestant in the disposition of an EN-.
brpidered towel, the gift of Mrs. New
hard. The proceeds were added to
the treasury.
Mrs. Andrews gave an interesting
talk on the early history Of the chap
ter, she being a charter member.
| The program of the evening was
! renfered hy Mrs Davidson and MrH,