Evening star., 1927-11-20
D.. A. R. ACTIVITIES

Manor House Chapter held its No
vember meeting at the home of its
historian, Mrs. lie Gage Pratt, with
Mrs. Jesse Anthony, Mrs. Orlando
Smith and Mrs. Eleanor Collins as
sisting hostesses. The meeting
which was we'll attended, was called
TO order by the regent, Miss Lillian
Chenoweth, and opened with prayer
led by the chaplain. Mrs. Anthony
followed by the salute to the flag
All reports of officers were accepted
-..;s. Pratt, the chapters representa-
tive on the State historic committee,
made a comprehensive report of the
committees work and spoke OF an
interesting talk on Valley Forge which
was male at the meeting. The ac-
count was of such interest to the
chapter members that it was decided
TO make a pilgrimage to this historic
spot in the early Spring. The care
party which was scheduled for NO.
vember was postponed to January
Mrs Mullis reported attending a
meeting of the Constitution Hall COM
mittee. of which she is member, ana
gave the chapter much information
regarding the financial status of this
latest undertaking of the ID. A.
Miss Goddard, chairman of printing.
reported bids made for the printing
of the yearbook of the chapter and
was instructed to have the work done
at once. The usual contribution was
made to the work of Ellis Island, and
$5 additional was ordered paid toward
the purchase price OF. a table once
owned by the Washington family and
recently purchased to add to the
furnishing of Kenmore. Through the
generosity of Jesse Anthony. one Of
the chapters stag members, 50 was
forwarded to the Berry School in
Georgia. A message of love and
thanks from Miss Eta Smith, one
of the faithful members, for flowers
sent her during her illness was ap-
preciated by the chapter. At the con
cluSion of business Mrs. Ernest Mudd
gave two readings, after which Miss
Jane BaSsett. a travelling companion
of Mrs. Pratt during a trip abroad
last Summer, was introduced by Mrs.
Pratt and gave a travel review of the
places visited. She also displayed a
wonderful collection of pictures Sc
cured along the journey. The lecture
was accompanied by strains from a
little Swiss music. box, and a sample
of the marvellous carving of the Swiss
was displayed in the form OF bear
perfectly balanced, swinging rom tho
end of the mantel in the living room.
At the conclusion of Miss Bassett's
talk the members and guests were in
vited to the dining room, where from
a daintily appointed table refresh
ments were served by the hostesses.
DR.. Clifton Clark and l. B. Mullis
were guests of the evening.
Monticello Chapter held its Novem.
Der meeting Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. NJ, B. Kistler. 7s1 K
street northeast. The assisting host
esses were Mrs. +. T. Smith, Miss
Helen White ard Mrs. S, b. Wood
bridge. The regent. Mrs. William
Derr Baker. presided. The meeting
opened with prayer by the chaplain,
Mrs. Amy Hammond. After the US
ual patriotic exercises, reports were
made by the officers and representa-
tives of State committees. Mrs.
Charles p. Benns, the historian, gave
a report of the meeting of the State
historic committee, telling of the work
at Valley Forge and of the historic
significance of the Valley Forge Me-
mortal Chapel She also spoke of the
address of James Shera Montgomery.
stressing its patriotic appeal. In ad-
iition she told of a trip to Monticello.
Miss Helen White gave report of the
meeting of the AmericaniZation COM
mittee, the topic being adult education.
The flag lesson for November was read
by Mrs Woodbridge. A letter was
read from one of the chapters
absent members. Mrs. Clara Hart An
drews of San Pedro, Calf. Delegates
and alternates to the national con-
sress in April, were elected. The treas
urer was instructed to pay the chap-
ter's pledge for the chairs subscribed
by the State in honor of Mrs. John NJ. |
Beavers. vice president general; Mrs: |
James NJ. Wiley, State regent. and
Mrs. David D. Caldwell, chairman or
Constitution Hall committee.
The chapter had as its guests Miss
Ewitzer, Miss Priscilla Altman and
Mrs Gertrude White. After the busi-
ness meeting a pleasant social hour
was spent.
Deborah Knapp Chapter held guest
night meeting with Mrs. William ).
Parks, 1880 l street, Monday evening.
The assisting hostesses were Mrs.
Charles r. Seal. Mrs. Henry ID. Dick
son, Mrs. Myron A. Cole. preceding
the business session dinner was served
at $50 o'clock. The regent, Mrs. Ger
tr,de Warren Moser, presided.
The acceptance by the national so.
cietv of Mrs. Jessie Howell Embury
and Mrs. Carl G.. Brown was reported
hy the registrar, Miss Eloise Mace,
and these two members, also Mrs. Rob
ert Burdette. Miss Frances NJ. Davi'
son. Mrs George w. Evans and Dr.
Nellis w. Stephenson. were formally
received into the chapter.
Reports were made ~ the chapter
representatives on State committees
as follows: Americanism, Mrs. Robert
NJ. Ferguson; better films. Mrs. w. II.
Daniels, chapter house. Mrs. William
s. Parks; conservation and thrift, Miss
Dawson: Constitution Hall, Mrs. l.. l..
Oliver: Continental Hall and Revolu-
tionary relics, Mrs. George S. Barnes;
correct use of the flag, DR.. Nellie IL.
Barrett; student loan fund. Mrs.
James NJ. Wiley for Mrs. f. B. Mer-
lit: legislative. Mrs. S. Bingham Mar.
tin; library, Mrs. Errett Wallace; mag.
azine. Mrs. Myron A. Cole; manual
for immigrants, Mrs. d. NJ. Zirkle;
national defense. Mrs. II. l.. Taylor;
patriotic education, Mrs. William II.
Meyers; Sons and Daughters of the
Republic, Mrs Wallace; State historic,
Mrs. Barnes.
Proceeds from the rummage sale
held last week amounted to more than
Sis. The usual appropriation for
American nism was made. Cards are
being issued for a tea on December s,
at the residence Of Mrs. Parks, in hon.
or of the State regent, Mrs. James NJ.
Wiley, n member of this chapter.
Mrs. Parks presented to the chapter
for use on public occasions. a hand.
some silk flag with ribbons designating
the chapter. Mrs. Parks also loaned
for use of the regent gavel which
is a replica of the George Washington
gavel.
Guests present We're Miss Ella 10
raine Dorsey, who made interesting re-
marks relative to the Caroline Scott
Harrison Memorial; Mrs. Jason Water
man, who showed the chapter house
memory book; Mrs. G.. e. Coombs Of
Columbia Chapter. Mrs. Sadler and
Mrs. Haney Of Our Flag Chapter Mrs.
Cooper and Mrs. Bowles of Wendell