Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-12-19
D. A. r. ACTIVITIES

ters Of sympathy were sent by the
| chapter to Mrs. n. d. Hawkins, chap
| lain. upon the death of her little
granddaughter, known to many OF
| the members, and to Mrs. Cntton
| Clark upon the death of her uncle.
At. the conclusion of business, atten'
ton was called to a display of fancy
articles for sale on the second moor.
The sale was in charge of Miss COO
dard, the proceeds to be used for the
chapters budget. Representative
William Collier, from Mississippi. was
| introduced by the regent and gave
an instructive talk on patriotism ano
what 1t means in this present age.
and paid high tribute to the work OF
the Daughters and Sons of the Kew
olution and other patriotic organ
cations. The chapter gave him q rlS'
ing vote Of thanks. A musical pro-
gram followed with Mrs. Maude tlInlg
Murphy, George Schimmei and irving
Bucklin in vocal solos, and George
Daw in violin selections. Miss MI
nerva Baily was the accompanlst TOT
the evening. Following the custom
of the chapter in its December meet
ing. a. small Christmas tree was light
ed and the guests gathered around
this, and In the soft glow of Its varied
colored lights, refreshments, carrying
out the color scheme of the approach
ing holiday season, were served ny
the hostesses, Mrs. Miller presiding
at the ices and Miss Martha Thornton
at the coffee urn. Amid the laughter
and merry talk, the hours marked
another happy evening spent TO-
gether by the members or manor
House Chapter and friends. Among
MT1 dawson.
Mrs. Lena Thornton and MISS Justine
Roseman.
Captain Wendell Wolfe Chapter met
Tuesday evening at the home or Mrs
Helen NJ. Montague, 1905 Kennedy
street. The assisting hostesses we're:
Mrs Clement, Mrs. Morrison and mrs.
Munford, Misses Andrews and Ma
cauly. The regent. Miss Eva T.. Luke.
presided and following the usual
opening exercises read the third or
the flag lessons which are being sent
to chapters by Mrs. Austin Brant,
National Chairman of the committee
on '.The correct use of the nag:
The honorary regent, Miss Bertha r.
Wolfe, gave a report of the state
executive meeting.
The regent reported the death or
Mrs. Alice p. Rockwell, who with her
husband met q tragic death by fire
in her apartment home in Los
Angeles. Mrs. Rockwell Is q. sister OF
Mrs. Ruth Barnard and aunt of Mrs.
Ruth b. Parker, vice regent. the
chapter stood a few moments in silent
tribute and the corresponding secre-
tary was directed to write letters or
sympathy to her family.
A sum of money was donated by
the chapter toward the support of
granddaughter OF the Revolution who
was found In this city in destitute
condition. The chapter unanimously
| Endorsed Mrs. Samuel p. Davis, OF
| Arkansas for vice president general.
Mrs. Davis is now president national
of the Daughters of 1912. The
registrar, Mrs, McCrory, announced
the name of Mrs. Vida A. Schrivener
as having been accepted by the
national board of management and
she is now a member in full standing.
Tickets for the annual card party, to
be held January 90, at the Hotel
Roosevelt, were given out. A table
was taken for the card party to be
given for the benefit of the chapter
house. Quite substantial donations
of articles and money were received
by Mrs. Wilson, chairman of Ellis
Island committee. who Is sending a
box to the island. A letter of greet
ing and good wishes was read from
Mrs II. n. Mccall, honorary member
from Atlanta, Georgia. Miss Harriet
NJ. Chase, State corresponding sec
rotary, read the president generals
Christmas message. Three members
of the chapter each gave twenty
minute talks on the following sub
iects: "An American Immigrant in
Japan" by Mrs. Alice Marie Rogers
Hager, who gave glimpses of life in
that country from her years spent on
the island; my Summer Abroad" by
Miss Edith r. Macauley, who gave
some unusual aspects of European
travel; Five Weeks in Europe" by
Miss Elizabeth KilgOre, who gave an
account of her summer trip. Miss
THE Temple Bells" She was &C
companied on the piano by her sister,
Mrs. Woolley. Miss Miriam Hess
gave two violin solos, "Orienta" and
Perpetual Motion" Her accompan-
list was her mother, Mrs. Horace.
The social hour followed, when re-
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be held January %, at
the home of Mrs. Ada M. Payne, So
Rhode Island avenue.
Samuel GOrton Chapter met Tues
day at the home of Miss Emily and
Miss Leona Clark. A paper on the
life of President Monroe was given
by Miss Grace Browning Benton, and
a reading by Miss Frances White. A
program OF music was given by Miss
Lillian Feldman and Miss Grace M
Peters.
Deborah Knapp Chapter held Its
December meeting at the home. on
Macomb street, Of the State regent,
Mrs. James M, Wiley, who was as
sisted by Mrs. r. w. Dalton, Mrs.
Robert M. Ferguson Mrs. S. Bingham
Martin and Miss Eloise Mace. The
regent, Mrs. George T. Snallwood,
opened the meeting with the ritual,
Including singing Of America, the
Beautiful" Reports and announce
ments were made by the chairmen of
the standing committees and the dele.
gate, Mrs. Martin, reported the State
executive meeting. Miss Saba Has
ken, chairman Of the rummage sale
to. be held December 81, % and 90. at
1918 Seventh street. urged all mem
bers and friends to send rummage.
Instead Of the customary exchange of
Christmas gifts. each member brought
package OF material for a box for
Ellis Island. A letter Of greeting was
read from Mrs. Celynda Werner Ford,
charter member Of this chapter,
now residing in Buffalo. N. Y. Guests
present were Mrs. David D. Caldwell,
State vice regent and chairman of
Constitution Hall finance committee,
who told of the progress made toward
financing this undertaking; Mrs.
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