Evening star., 1928-12-16

Reports were made from various COM
mittees. Mrs. Alexander gave report
from the better films. Miss Towner
gave an account of her work in the
mission schools in the mountains Of
North Carolina. 1t was decided that
a box be made up by the chapter to
be sent the schools on Christmas.
The chapter unanimously Endorsed
Mrs. TalmadSe of Georgia as candidate
for president general in the coming
election.
At the close of the meeting refresh
mentS were served.
The Major L'Enfant Chapter met
December at the Government Hotels
with Misses Minnie L. Parker. Mar
gacet A. Bloomfield and Caroline L.
Eabb as hostesses.
Al the November Meeting the chap
| ter decided to send Christmas box to
the Matthew T. Scott, jr., Academy
at Dslorme, w. Va. and to Ellis Is
land. All members were asked to con-
tribute useful gifts and they responded
so generously that when the boxes
were packed at the home of the regent,
Mrs. Baggs. they were filled to over
flowing with gifts which should bring
joy to the hearts of many.
The chairmen of such committees as
the Historical Society, Patriotic Edu-
cation, Student Loan Fund and Better
Films, which met during the month,
brought reports of the work being done
by the State committees
The chapter was fortunate in being
favored by visit from Mrs. Talmadge
Of Georgia, who 5 an applicant for the
Office of president general at the next
session of Congress.
The chapter was also happy to well
come Mrs. Helen M. Patten Fraser as
a new member and to present the
name of Miss Laura Black, r. NJ, of
st. E'lizabeth's Hospital for membership.
The speakers of the evening we're
Dr.. E. T. Wherry president of the Dis
trict of Columbia Wild Flower Preser-
vation Society," and Mrs. G. M Brum-
baugh DR. Wherry gave an instructive
talk on the preservation of the holly
and pine used for Christmas decora-
tionS and Illustrated his talk by show
ing substitutes. which may be procured
from the stores which serve the pur-
pose and preserve the holly bearing
trees that are almost extinct. He spoke
Of the work being done by the society
in preserving the "dogwood for others
to enjoy" and the efforts being made
to choose as national flower one
which can be found in all parts of the
country.
At the conclusion of the talk Mrs.
Brumbaugh spoke on Chapter By
Laws" The chapter is considering the
adoption of a set of bylaws and the
points presented by Mrs. Brumbaugh
were we'll received.
There will be a public meeting of the
fnroinVH Po1a afinnc anY1yaitfAa 0iCfTlOf Af
Columbia D, A. R.. in the national off,
GERS club room, Continental Hall, on
December II at 8 pm, to which all
members are invited. Representative
Steuhen G. Porter will speak on THE
Kellogg Peace Pact
After the meeting social hour was
enjoyed, during which refreshments
were served.
Little John Boyden Chapter held its
November meeting at the home OF Mrs.
Fred L. Volland owing to Illness in Mrs.
Steece'S home.
The meeting was called to order by
the regent, Mrs Volland. and was fol-
lowed by prayer and the pledge to the
flag. The treasurer, Mrs. Fred E. Per-
lee, gave an encouraging report of the
finances and was instructed to forward
the National and State dues together
with the chapters budget for the year
as follows: Americanism, Better Films.
Founders Memorial at Continental
Hall, d. A. R. Student Loan, Ellis Is
land, Girl Home Makers, an extra do
nation; Library, National Defense, Carr
Greek. Sons and Daughters of the Re-
public. State Historic, Kenmore. Chap
ter House. Mrs. James a. Edgerton,
registrar. reported two new. names pro-
posed by Mrs. Henry M Steeee. Mrs.
Alfred n. Mori and Miss Madge Thorn