Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-11
y. A. r. ACTIVITIES

| chairman of the house committee,
! she had the task of housing the first
congress of the d. A. r. in the new
| Continental Memorial Hall in April
| 1907; also of her early childhood at
Mount Vernon, where she was born.
| Mrs. Edward V. Benham, a new
member of the chapter, was heard in
two solos: ooh, Moon Upon the
| Water" by Cadman. and THANK God
| for a Garden" by Del Riego. accom-
panied by Mrs. Ozabal. The program
concluded with travel talk by Mrs.
OZabal, who has recently returned
| from a two years trip to Honolulu,
Guam, the Philippines, China ana
japan. At the close of the meeting
refreshments were served
Col. John DOnelsOn Chapter was
entertained at its December meet
ing by Mrs. James II. Mackey,
3425. Thirteenth street. The regent
Miss Helen Hartman. presided. Re-
ports Of chapter officers were re-
ceived, following the opening prayer
by the chaplain and the salute to the
flag, led by the vice regent.
The following representatives on
the various State committees report
ed having received notices of meet
ings Of their respective committees:
Mrs Oberholser. on Constitution Hall
finance: Mrs. Metz, on Americanism,
and Mrs. Brand on Sons and Daugh'
tiers of the Republic.
Miss Ada b. Classic gave an ac-
count of the November meeting of
the State historic committee.
Miss Hartman reported having at
tended a meeting of the chapter
house corporation and urged the mem
bers to sell tickets for the chapter
house card benefit to be held at the
New Willard on the evening of Feb
ruary 4.
Mrs. Dellett, representing the chap
ter on the Ellis Island committee. re.
ported the sending forward of the
box which was donated by the chap
ter members at the November meet
ing.
The chapter having as one of its
members Miss Ella Bouldin, a char
ter member of the D. A. r., was en-
tertained by her in the rendition of
piano selections and readings, both of
which delighted her hearers,
The hostess. assisted by Miss Har-
man, dispensed refreshments.
The Junior Division of Capital So
ciety. Children of the American
Revolution, held its monthly meeting
at the home of the president, Mrs.
Henry Fenno Sawtell, 1920 Rhode
Island avenue, December 3, from >
TO ., with a large attendance of mem
bers.
The presentation of the colors was
made by the sOciety'S color bearer,
Trimble Sawtelle with John Affleck
and Elizabeth Cockerille, in Colonial
costume, as right and left guards.
Billy Dunno lead the salute to the
flag. and Trimble Sawtelle gave the
Americans Greed.
In the absence of the chaplain,
Mary Margaret Henry, the Lords
Prayer was led by Belle Morgan Van
Hoesen.
Generous donations of toys, games,
books, and clothing to fill the box
that will, as usual, be sent from
Capital Society, to the Southern
Mountain children, were brought by
John and Helen Affieck, Elizabeth
Cockerille, Billy Dunno and Richard
Griswold, and others promised to
bring more in time for Christmas
Reports of officers were called for,
and Helen Affleck, as recording sec
rotary, read her record of the last
meeting.
Piano solos were played by Helen
Defrees, Mary Darnaby Scott. Helene
Aff1eck, and Douglas Kendall, and a
group of songs by Mary Darnaby,
Elgin and Virginia Scott, and numer-
Gus selections by Edith Williams and
Norma Hills
Annual dues for 1928 were paid
by all members and those who had
not yet joined, pledged themselves to
be part of the living flag being form
ed DIN their society. Capital Society
is the first c. A. r. Society in the Dis
trict of Columbia to start forming a
living flag, among its members only,
and expects to have a 100 per cent en-
rollment of out of town as well as
local members.
various plans were suggested by
the members TO raise funds to carry
on the patriotic and charitable ac-
hVities for which Capital Society is
noted, and after general discussion.
1t was decided that the juniors would
join with the senior division and hold
a colonial garden fete at Mrs Saw
telle's estate in Chevy Chase. A
special feature Of the affair will be
the well known Capital Society min
net, danced by sets from both di-
visions. and Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle
started the training of the members
present in the fundamental steps.
Materials are gathered throughout
the year for boxes sent from the
society to Ellis Island and Elizabeth
Cockerllie brought a number of very
artistic teaching cards for the kind.
ergarden work there
The Wakefield Society of Children
OF the American Revolution held its
monthly meeting at the home of the
president, Mrs. Andrew NJ. Bunten,
at 1870 Blair road, Takoma Park,
ID. {. Although this society is the
youngest in the District, having been
organized in February, 1926. by Mrs
charles Il. Winter, its membership is
enthusiastic and constantly increas.
ing.
Inc junior president, Julia Bell, pre-
sided. and the secretary, Mary Fitz.
gerald, read the minutes, including an
account of a delightful Halloween
party at the home of Margaret Hardy
IN Chevy Chase. The afternoon was
spent in finishing and packing the
contents of fine Christmas box for
the Ellis Island kindergarten. When
this was completed refreshments were
served and a social hour enjoyed.
=. Sons and Daughters of the ReDub-
hc.-The committee held its Noven.
Der meeting at the home Of the State
wee chairman, Mrs. Earl b. Fuller.
Inc State chairman, Mrs. Charles G
mag, presided, and number of chan.
tiers were represented.
A report of the October meeting
Peck Chapel Club, was given. and
plans outlined for the club meeting
the second Monday in the month ar
friendship House, and the third Tues.
day at Peck Chapel
1t was suggested that an ESSAY con.
test be held at later date, plans TO
be arranged at a future committee
meeting