Evening star., 1927-11-13
Col. John Donelson Chapter was en-

Col. John Donelson Chapter was en-
tertained at it's November meeting al
the home of Mrs. Walter r. Metz
l.27 Taylor street. The assisting
hostess was Mrs. Frederick Ranno
The regent. Miss Helen Harman, pre-
sided Following a prayer by Bishor
futile. read by the chaplain. MrE
Donnell. the chapter was led in tn;
salute to the flag by the vice regent
Mrs Adela Brand, who also read the
nag lesson prescribed by the nations
chairman on the correct use OF tho
nag.
The treasurer reported suhstan
tiaI balance in the treasury and the
report of the registrar showed that
four additions had been made to the
chapter membership since the las,
meeting. The following were admitted
TO the society by the national boarC
at it's October meeting: Mrs. Charles
f.. Carnahan, Mrs. Daniel w. Hopper,
Miss Blanche Lee and Mrs. James "A.
Martin.
The chapters representative on the
State America ani2atiOn committee, MRS
Metz, reported the meeting OF thar
committee held in october and stressed
the need for school supplies. Miss
House Corporation would hold large
card party in January. date to he an
nounced later Two meetings of the
Sons and Daughters of the Republic
committee were reported by Mrs.
Brand.
Mrs. Oberholser reported the meet.
ing of the State Constitution tau
committee and urged the chapter to
support the requests of the nationai
State chairmen.
Mrs. Lyman F. Kebler gave an ac-
count Of the activities of the State
student loan fund committee. The
shower for the box to Ellis Island was
held at the November meeting ana
many of the desired articles were
brought by the members. Mrs. Proc.
tor read extracts from the report or
the national chairman on the manual
for immigrants. Mrs. Allen gave
report on the work of the state pa
triotic educatio committee and urged
the support of the schools that are
being helped by this committee.
The chairman of the ways anc
means committee spoke of the differ
ent methods that are being used by
the committee to raise funds for the
support of the chapters work.
The address that was given by Miss
D~NNN~~S'
of the marking of the building in
which the National Society OF tn"
Daughters of the American Revolution
was founded was read by Mrs. Ober-
holsen, following which the meeting
adjourned for social hour. with re-
freshments served by the hostesses.
The Major William OvertOn Calls
Chapter met Tuesday evening at the
residence Of Mrs. Annie Hill Nelson. on
Columbia road. In the absence of the
regent. Mrs. NJ. de Clare Berry. and
the vice regent. Miss Julia 5. .)"n-
nings. the second vice regent. Mrs.
Albert Mcdowell, presided. After
prayer by. Miss Charlotte Johnston
and America" accompanied by Mrs.
Edward L. Marthill. reports were
given by the following officers: Cor.
responding secretary, Mrs. Woodward;
registrar. Miss Sallie Colvin. and the
treasurer, Mrs. Annie Hill Nelson.
Mrs. Phillippa Hill having resigned as
recording secretary, Miss Helen
Wooster was elected to fill her posi-.
tion, with Miss Carey Peachey as
assistant. Letters of coincidence were
directed to be sent the families of
two much beloved members of the
chapter, Miss Louise Turpin and Mrs.
Callie Henley. who have passed OH TO
the great unknown during the Sum-
mer. Also to Mrs. Hill on the death
OF her brother. Samuel Jones of Cul-
pepper. There were many regrets
that Miss Edith Hart, who was ex-
pected to be present. was unable to
attend Miss Wooster gave several
vocal selections. accompanied by Mrs.
Marthell.aA After a general discussion
of plans for the chapter and many
regrets for the absence of the regent
and vice regent the chapter adjourned
to the dining room for refreshments
and a social hour.
The Judge Lynn Chapter held its
month"; meeting at the home of Miss
R.o ca Reilly. 1406 Fifteenth street.
on November 1, at s pm. Those a.
sisting Miss Reilly were Mrs. Selby B.
Hardwick. Miss Jean Warfield and
Miss Corita Il. Hunter.
The meeting was opened with the
Lords Prayer, salute to the flag and
the Americans Greed, after which fol-
lowed reports of officers and commit.
tee chairmen.
ars. Harry Fulton and Miss Cathe-
rine Brake were voted into men,
be ';.lin pending receipt OF their papers
and transfer cards.
rs. Bertha NJ. Robbins, chairman
of press. stated that newspaper no
tices of the last meeting were mailed
70 nonresident members.
The chairman of the finance com.
mittee, in charge of the card party
give. at the Mayf1ower Hotel Octob-
er 90, reported. The net amount real.
lied a that time was $266, with
number of tickets still outstanding.
Mrs. W. F. Hamburger, in charge OF
the indy table, reported splendid re-
suits.
Mrs. w. Fl. Wagner, chapter repre-
sentative on the State Americalsm
co nr,ittee. vas able to secure, through
the kindness of George NJ. Whitwell,
yics president of the Rotary Club, the
use of the Rotary Club bus an addi.
tional day per week for the trans
oortation of ft~cign mothers with
babies to the English classes at the
Americanization School. The chapter
EXPRESSED its appreciation to both Mrs.
Wagner and Mr.. Whitwell. 1T was
further announced that the American
ism committee had continued its week
" lunches for the class of girls at the
sch. !.
iss Louise Ca.man, chapter repre-
sentative on the State student loan
committee, toiu u eio l"IN -,
by the )mmittee on October ., toi-
lowed by a sale of fancy articles, at
which she assisted, and which addea
a substantial sum to the comhlt.ee
funds. The committee has set Sl,VVV
as its goal for the year.
II was announced that the STATE
committee on patriotic education
would hold a card party November >:
at which time funds would be ralseo
for the purpose of contribut0; 10
those indorsed schools not o'NsT"lse
cared for by District chapters.
At the conclusion of the reports
Mrs. David ID. Caldwell. state vice
regent and chairman of the Constitu'
tion Hall finance committee. mace
1,lea for the District and the indIN1duaI