Evening star., 1928-10-28

of the works of the poets II acquainted
with the music. After the program re-
freshments were served.
Sarah Franklin Chapter met for the
first time this season October II at the
home of the vice regent, Mrs. J. E. Null
care, on Rhode Island avenue, with the
regent, Mrs Milton johnson. presiding.
Following the opening exercises, the Of
f1cers' reports were given and approved.
Chapter representatives of committees
were next heard from.
Mr. Tavener reported, under Ellis
Island, that funds were needed and eS-
pecially rags for rug making to be sent
to the Marine Hospital. This work
should be encouraged as 1t not only
makes 1t little more pleasant for the
patients, but really aids the doctors and
nurses In their work. A tax of five
cents from each member was also asked.
Miss Browning, representing Sarah
Franklin in patriotic education, hopes
soon to have fine box to send to the
Blue Ridge Industrial School and asked
each member to do her share toward
making it a success. Mrs Mulcare re-
ported that the Constitution Hall finance
committee will give card party and
dance, November 4, at the New Willard
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represent the chapter.
Many other reports from the COM
mittees will be supported as far as 1t
is in the power of the chapter.
Mrs. Julias Young Talmadge of Geor-
gia was unanimously indorsed by
Sarah Franklin Chapter for the next
president general, subject to election at
the next Congress in 1929.
Following the roll call dues we're coll
lected.
Having visited Kentucky this Sum-
mer, the historian, Mrs. Robert Harris
son, read an article written by herself
on "A Visit to Historic Lexington, Ky
Center of the Bluegrass Region"
After the business of the day the
chapter was delighted to hear from the
the State vice regent, Mrs. Helen Har-
man, both of whom gave talks.
Following adjournment, a social hour
was enjoyed, during which time the
hostess, Mrs. Mulcare, served refresh
ments, assisted by number Of young
ladies.
Our Flag Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, was entertained
at its first Fall meeting by Mrs, Louis
D. Carman at her home on Lamont
street. The opening exercises were fol-
lowed by brief memorial service in
honor of Miss Catherine E. Polkinhorn.
who died recently, and who was for
mer regent and charter member of Our
Flag Chapter. Mrs. Howard L. Hodg-
kins read short sketch of Miss Polk
informs life.
The regent, Mrs. Edward M. Weeks.
expressed hope that the chapter would
this year take up work in connection
with one of the mountain schools in
the South. In this proposal she was
seconded. by Mrs. Woodbury. Pulsifer of
the patriotic education committee. Mrs.
Pulsifer also requested gifts of inter-
esting books for the new library at Cul-
peper, Va, and asked that such books
be sent to the Louise Home, Washing
ton, d. c.. marked "for Culpeper.'
Mrs. William Donch made a report
on Ellis Island and requested contribu-
tions Of goods and money to carry on
the D. A. r. work among newly arrived
immigrants.
Mrs. Frank Lee Williams read the
national defense committees pamphlet
on Getting Out the Vote"
A vote OF thanks was given to Miss
Lucretia Jackson for her excellent work
on the chapters new yearbook
Mrs. G. w EaStment and Miss Jo-
sephine E. Prather reported that many
tables had been taken for the benefit
card party to be given by Our FLAG
Chapter at the Carlton Hotel Novem-
| ber' 2, at pm,
Mrs. David d. Caldwell, State regent;
Mrs. Frank G. Blodgett of New Hamp-
shire. and Miss katherine E. Phelps oi
| Burlington, Iowa, were guests.
Marcia Burns Chapter held its Fall
meeting at the home of the vice regent
Mrs. Gutelius, ON Taylor street. The
regent, Mrs. A. Eugene Barr. presided
After usual opening exercises, reports
| of officers and committee members were
given. The regent announced the card
| parties to be given by the different