Evening star., 1926-11-07
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES

EST. Mrs. Leetch. as representative Of
the chapter on the State entertain
ment committee. gave a cOiorful de-
scription of her Impressions of the
reception recently held at the Wash
ington Club I'm honor of the president
general. national and State officers.
rne regent. Mrs. Morrison. compli-
mented both Mrs. Leetch and Miss
Mary Won Diemar Sprigman on the
able way In which they assisted in
serving the many distinguished guests
in attendance at that affair.
The regent, In reading notices to
the members, called attention particu-
larly to the reception to be given by
Mrs Clayton E. Emig, founder of the
chapter, at her home. 1857 P street.
this afternoon from 4 to 8, in honor
Of the recent brides of the chapter.
Mrs. Luvaide Ellsworth Miller.
chairman Of the membership commit
tee, presented the names OF Miss Doro-
thv Ellis. Miss Margaret Y. Weltner'
Mrs. Dorothy Coe Erwin. Miss Doro-
thy johnson and Miss Matte Beifeld
for consideration by the chapter. and
at the same time submitted the follow
ing names to be voted on by the mem
bership:
Miss Alberta Warren, Miss Mary
Edith Mulhall. Miss Mary Lewis
Beard, Miss Helen Noyes. Miss Flea
nor Folsom and Miss Ann Gleason. All
were unanimously voted into member
ship.
Mrs. Emig introduced to the chapter
girls as her guests Misses Lucille
and Edna Talbot. both G. A. r. girls.
Mrs Eli Helmick, registrar general
of the National Society, was presented
to the chapter by the regent. Mrs.
HeImick gave a talk in behalf Of those
living in the Appalachian Mountains,
for whom she founded the first school.
Mrs Helmick proceeded to compll-
ment the Abigail Hartman Rice Chap
ter for taking a scholarship In the
memory of it's beloved past and hon.
orary regent, Mrs. Ida Offutt Trenis,
as a most excellent tribute. Mrs. Hell
mick stated that Abigail Hartman
Rice had always held warm place in
her heart, because of the members
it had and the work done. and because
she was interested in young people.
She further stated that the Daughters
of the American Revolution is the
largest wor1en's organization founded
purely upon ancestry, and more far
reaching than any other organization
of women
A rising vote Of thanks was extend
ed to Mrs. Helmick.
The regent stated that having shar-
ed the honor with Mrs. Ralph End1-
.ott. chairman of monthly program,
n introducing Mrs. Helmick, she now
extended the latter the privilege OF
presenting Mrs. Constance Goodman,
State chaplain. Mrs. Goodman ex-
pressed her pleasure at seeing so
many young faces, and indorsed
heartily all that Mrs. Helmick had
said, with the additional statement
that she. too. could mention a school
at Camp Hill, Ala. which is doing ex-
cellent work in that. section. She
stated that she could say that the
blood found there was Of the best. not
contaminated in any way, and that as
a result there was the finest material
upon which to work.
She recalled that there were TO-
900 people over 10 years of age in
that locality. who could not read or
write. Mrs. Goodman in closing. rem
dered two enjoyable selections In the
ding" the other, "Our Enemies, Our
Friends" which received loud ap-
plause. Mrs Goodman Is professional
ly known as a most talented reader
in dialect peculiar to all races. a
rising vote of thanks was given her
in appreciation of her talent.
ter. Mrs. Gladys Dromgold Emig. who
outlined vividly a number Of high
spots I'm her recent trip abroad. which
covered italy and Paris. Mrs. Doing
displayed many souvenirs of interest
ing and unique value, including a
shawl of yellow silk embroidered with
artistically combined colors. Refresh
ments were served.
Our Flag Chapter will give card
party Tuesday afternoon from TO
o'clock in the auditorium clubroom
of Hecht's.- This Is the second of
series of parties being sponsored by
the chapter. Members of other chap
ters and their friends are invited to
participate in these parties. Mrs.
Grattan kerans, chairman, will make
the reservations and be hostess at the
party on Tuesday.
Dorothy Hancock Chapter met Tues
day at the home of the Misses Har-
low. with Miss Anne Tuohy as joint
hostess.
The regent. Mrs. Vernon West, pre-
sided following usual opening exer-
cises.
AS the chapter was particularly IN
terested in hearing reports from the
card party. which was given octopef
% the reports of officers were brief.
The treasurer, Mrs. Rudolf Harrel, re
ported that the chapter had cleared
$S43 on the card party.
Several new members were Voted
into the chapter, while history or
the Blue Ridge Industrial School was.
read by Mrs. Ralph Ward These
new members are: Mrs. r. Nj. Evans.
Mrs. Jones. Mrs. T. c. Scott. Miss
Emma Kent and Mrs John Brewer.
1t was moved by Mrs. Berry and
seconded by Miss Tuohy that a
scholarship be given to Alma Add
cock of the Blue Ridge Industrial
School, with a recommendation that 1t
be continued until her graduation.
1t was moved by Mrs. Tyler and
seconded by Mrs Buchanan that the
chapter contribute 500 toward the
new building at the Blue Ridge In
dustrial School.
The budget of donations submitted
by the executive committee was ap
proved as read:
Americanization. 800; Caroline
Scott Harrison fund. $l5.40; Con-
tinental Hall and Revolutionary relies,
S.: D. A. r.. student loan fund. $50;
Ellis Island, SIS; Juvenile Protective
Association, 81; Library fund, $3.50;
Immigrants Manual, $18.75: Chapman
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