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

story OF the Twelfth Cake or Bear
King" and. as the last course Of thu
dinner was being served. knight ir
the person of Miss Margaret Smith
dressed in long red cloak and cap. en-
tered the dining hall, holding aloft q
huge frosted cake on which reposec
a gorgeous gold and silver crown. The
cake was set before the regent TO bt
cut into pieces. and these were dis
tributed amid much merriment. as. &C
cording to the old Italian legend. tnt
one finding bean In her piece woulo
be- acclaimed the reigning monarch Tor
the next wear. This honor fell to Miss
Bickford. who. after being crowned
with ceremony nv the rcd knight. de-
livered an impromptu coronation speech
and then led her subjects In a lusty
ro,ndelay.
The regent introduced the guests OF
honor. who each voiced her apprecia.
ton OF the cordiality expressed In these
annual affairs. and gave message to
the chapter. as Daughters OF the Amer
lean Revolution to carry into Its patrl-
otto extension work. At the conclu".on
If these addresses tbs company joined
in singing America"
The Janet Montg omery Chapter held
lis nOI'iHIy IHSrJliIA ~ iF1c "'NSSNA
street, the home OF Mrs. Lewis Jack
sou.
The meeting was opened with prayer
singing of America" and salute to the
flag.
Minutes were read and approved. A
letter was read from Mrs Estelle Perry
Zee. former chapter regent. thanking the
chapter for handsome silver vase given
her as a wedding gift. Tina treasurer re-
ported all dues paid TO the State.
Resolutions of sympathy were unani-
mously Endorsed and the society rose as
a tribute to Capt. Garrison. u s. NJ,
husband of the State regent. The chap
ter voted tn pay its quota to memorial
for Capt. Garrison, the memorial to be
the completion of the payment for the
Maryland Bell at Valley Forge and q
fund to support bellrinnsf. A chime
Of l3 bells, paid for by the Daughters
Of the American Revolution from the
thirteen original States has been placed
at Valley Forge and patriotic airs are
rung at regular intervals.
A vote of sympathy was also given for
Mrs. Wells of Rockville and resolutions
ordered sent for the death OF her hus"
band. Henry Wells, who died while they
were spending the Winter in Florida.
Announcement of the marriage OF
Miss Eleanor Waters. member Of the
chapter, TO Ralph Alexander Gilchrist
was read and congratulations voted.
The chapter was unanimous In &C
cepting the invitation OF Mrs. Howard
GrifTiths' house at Silver Spring. Md, in
which to have a card party on February
Is at ? pm: proceeds to be used for
patriotic work.
A committee with Mrs. Lewis Jackson
chairman was appointed TO arrange for
a rummage sale to be held in Washing
ton in the early Spring,
Mrs Walter Perry read q letter OF
thanks from the Crossnor School TO,
clothing which the chapter had sent
also asking for more.
Mrs Perry read by request the history
Of the flag.
The society voted that the regent &C,
as a committee 10 purchase a flag for
the State conference.
Vote was taken on proposed changes
in the bylaws.
A letter was read from Mrs Garrison
the State regent. asking the chapters to
arrange. II possible. TO have Mr.. Burns
speak in defense OF the United States
Constitution. AS Mrs. Perry Is chair
man or patriotic education. she was
asked TO find the cost to the society
The chapter adjourned for refresh
ments and TO be entertained with song
and story by Mrs. kincheloe. wife of
Representative David Kincheloe of Ken
lucky.
Keystone Chapter held its January
meeting January Il at the home of the
regent Mrs. Ida J. Kinsell. The regent
opened the meeting with the salute to
the flag. led by Mrs. Skinner. In the
absence OF the recording secretary. MRS.
Reynolds. who is enjoying a trip 10
Florida, the corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Skinner. read the minutes OF the
last meeting and called the roll. The
regent was happy TO report TO the chap
ter that Its obligations were met. for
the treasurer. MRS. Kelly. had sent 10
per cent TO the Manual. S. To Ameri-
canism. IS TO Constitution Hall. SIS 70
National Defense and So 10 Ellis Island.
Mrs. CLYDE Kelly. Mrs. Frederick Rey-
nolds. Mrs. James d. Skinner. Mrs. w
pearce Rayner and MRS. Nellie B. Tyler
were elected alternates 10 the annual
congress. Reports were given by Mrs.
Rayner from the State Americanism
committee meeting and by Mrs. Tyler
tkQIN kA1E 0tAkG @iASOti az NOtfititktSE ulCSt~
ing. This meeting was held in the eve
ming and there was q good attendance.
rhe chapter was glad 10 welcome back
its vice regent MRS. Harry j. Green.
who had been very Ill. Every one en-
joyed the social hour and refreshments
served following the meeting.
Our Flag Chapter was entertained ut
It's January meeting by Miss Elizabeth
A. Mckinley at her home In Florence
Court West. The regent. Mrs. Edward
M Weeks. presided
Members OF the chapter arrived laden
with bundles for the Ellis Island shower
which took place at this time under the
management OF Mrs. William Donch.
After an interesting report by Mrs
e. C.. Alvord on the Americanism work
being done In Washington. the chapter
voted to give $2S 10 the d. A. r. fund
for such work.
The same amount $2S. was appro-
priated for the student loan fund upon
the recommendation OF Mrs Grattan
kerans Mrs. kerans announced also
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