Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-29

Mrs. Albert r. Snavely: student loan
| fund, Mrs W. l.. MattockS; valley
Forge Association, a branch of the his
torical committee, Mrs. W. II. Cole;
memorial to founders. y. A. r.. and the
C. A. r. organization, Mrs James
Henry Harper.
The chapter is also credited with a
contribution given by Mrs. w. l.. Mat
tocks to her committee, the student
loan fund
Seven new subscriptions to the d
A r. Magazine were reported by Mrs
George Middleton during her term As
representative.
Illegal immigration at the rate OF
| IT'S. 900 persons per year was the star
Ting information brought to the chap
ter from the committee OF manual Tor
immigrants by Mrs. J. M. Proctor.
| silver collection was taken for
the Ellis Island box. The chapter
will purchase bolt of blue denim with
| the money.
After discussion and balloting the
following delegate and alternates were
elected 10 represent the chapter ct the
State and national conferences: Dele
gate. Mrs Albert 3. Snavely: first al
ternate. Mrs. w. L. Mattocks; other
alternates, Mrs. w. H. Cole. Mrs. George
Middleton. Mrs. Ella 3. Baden, MRS.
J. M. Proctor. Mrs. Jason Waterman,
Mrs ChildreSS B. Gwyn. Mrs. II. c.
Gauss, Miss Isabel Myrth and Mrs.
Thomas j. Dickson.
Announcement was made of the mar
riage of Miss Stella Waterman, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Jason Waterman, TO Will
liam Wohlfarth.
The meeting was Saddened by the
recent passing OF two members. Mrs.
George Stormont of the District and
Miss Velma Sylvester of Oregon.
Americanization as constructive
work of the organization was illus
trated by Mrs w. w. Husband. ma
tional and State chairman. National
Society, d. A. R.. Americanization COM
mittee. Mrs. Husband told how the
understanding contact with the foreign
born helped overcome the disadvantages
of a new language, new customs and
new adjustments. Many foreign po-
tential citizens are we'll educated. but
because of their lack OF knowledge OF
the language are handicapped.
The Americanization committee Of
the District supports a school where
the foreigner may learn the language
and prepare himself to pass the natu-
ralisation test in preparation of be-
coming a citizen. The special-caSe
worker at the school handles many
cases of employment. domestic dificul-
ties. nursing instruction and tutoring.
as well as general information.
As chairman of the music commit
tee Mrs. ]. Frank Rise introduced Miss
I. Bernice Wagner. teacher Of music
at Western High School, who rendered
Country Gardens" by Granger. and
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piano.
freshments were served by the host
COMBS Mrs. Della White Moffett. Mrs.
Ida Warren Myrth. Mrs. p. S. Gunion
and Mrs. Clayton willard.
d. A R.-There was a meeting Of the
foreign relations committee at the
Mount Pleasant Branch Library yester-
day at 8 pm. Round-table discussion
OF topics featured the meeting. Miss
Janet Richards will be the speaker at
the February Is meeting Miss Rich
ards Is the chairman of foreign rela-
tons OF the National Society of the
D. A. r. and also represents the Mary
Washington Chapter of the D. C. So
ciety. All are invited TO both meet.
ings.
The Katherine Montgomery Chapter
will give benefit bridge and 500 card
party at the Ebbitt Hotel. Tenth and
H streets, January 81 at 8 pm.
The senior division Of Capitol Society.
Children of the American Revolution,
held its monthly meeting Friday eve
ming at the home OF the president.
Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle. 1920 Rhode
Island avenue, with large attendance
Of members
The business meeting was called to
order at 8 pm. by the singing of
America" The Lords prayer was led
by Mary Margaret Henry. a former
chaplain of the junior division of Cap
itol Society.
Mary Whitaker read the PRAYER for
the Children of the American Revoiu-
ton. written for Capitol Society by
Right Rev. Alfred Harding while
Bishop of Washington
The salute TO the flag was led by
Gardner Henry and The Americans
Creed given by Joe Webb.
AS part OF the salute 70 the flag
Virginia Dorsey read Our Flag of Lib
erty"
The following members were unan.
imously elected TO serve as on1cers:
Francis Hoffheins, president: Mary
Margaret Henry. recording secretary;
Frances Sherman, vice president: Mar
garet Tavenner. corresponding secre-
tary; Trimbie Sawtelle, treasurer:
Gardner Henry, registrar; Joe Webb
All members of both divisions are in
vited TO attend the patriotic meeting
70 be held by d. A. r.. s. A. r.. and C..
A. r. of District OF Columbia 10 be held
at Memorial Continental Hall on We'd
neadAy morning, February ~. at 10 80
O'Clock, and are asked 10 sit In section
reserved tor c. A. r.
RehearSals Of Capitol Society minuet
are being held oy Mrs. Eawtelle and she
requests all members wishing " take
part 10 send their names TO her al
once. She also asks that members
who want IN be part OF the living nag
being formed in Capitol Society send
her word a. soon as possible. as there
are very few places left.
At adjournment OF the business meet
ing the members were joined by O. num-
Der Of guests and the rest OF the eve
hing was given over 10 dancing.
During the intermission refreshments
were served and solo speciality dances
given by Belle Morgan Van Housen,
Edna Moreland. Eurge Cation and
Roger Marquis John Eraaei gave sew
efal popular songs.
Belle Morgan Van Housen, Frances
Sherman, Mary Whitaker and Mary
Margaret Henry, In colonial costumes,
Will sell candy At the d. A r. card
party for the chapter house benefit At
the Washington Hotel February e.
The Martha Washington Chapter
held It's monthly meeting for January
at 1913 . street The hostesses were
Mrs. Charles r. Winter and Miss
Suzanne D. MAltby.
The regent Miss c. n Milligsn. pre-
sided. ana gave an account Of her ac-
tiylties ana attendance at various meet
iugs and social affairs during the
m 3nth VI interest 10 all members,
Reports were presented by various
officers and cnairmen Of committees,
The chapter voted " contribute SO