Evening star., 1928-12-02

William Derr Baker, was accepted with
regret by the chapter. The vice regent,
Mrs. HanSmann, was elected regent,
with Mrs Baker as vice regent.
Mrs. Hansmann reported the Consti-
tuition Hall card party and the laying
of the corner stone of Constitution Hall.
She also announced that the chapter
had fulfilled all its pledges for Consti-
tuition Hail.
Mrs. F. E. MacNeil reported the
meeting of the Girl Home Makers COM
mittee, at which Mr.. Thompson of the
Boys City Club spoke. She told of the
needs of the Girl Home Makers, and
said each chapter was asked to con-
tribute SIS for the work.
Mrs BennS. in reporting for the his
toric committee, spoke about the work
of looking up and caring for the mile
stones. She told of Miss Harvey's trip
to Sulgrave Manor, giving its origin,
history and present work of reconStruc-
ton. She also told about Mrs. Harri-
sons paper on President William Henry
Harrison.
The December meeting was discussed.
Members were asked to bring clothing
for the box for the mountaineerS.
Mrs. Donch sang THE Star Spangled
Banner" A pleasant social hour fol-
lowed the business meeting. The chap
ter had as guests Miss Whitaker, Mrs.
McReynolds and Mrs. Mauerman,
The Mai william Overton Calls
Chapter held it's meeting November 13
at the home of Mrs. Albert F. Nc
Dowell. 2379 Rhode Island avenue
northeast.
The regent. Mrs M De Clare M. Berry,
was unable to be present The vice re-
cont Mice Tillio COVnroorvi11o TarriYouc
presided. The following named men,
berS were present: Mrs Albert F. Nc
Emile I. Nichols. Mrs. T. Temple Hill,
Mrs. William l.. Woodward, Miss Sallie
Greene Calvin, Miss Charlotte john
ston, Mrs. Edward L. Marthill, Miss
Helen Wooster, Mrs. Samuel Judson
Porter and Miss Ida Hammond. The
last two we're new members and were
cordially welcomed by the chapter.
Mrs. John Earl Sinlinger formerly
Miss Louise McDowelD was present and
gave. a greeting from her chapter in
New York
The reports were good and full of in
terest. Miss Calvin reported several
new members in prospect and Miss
Charlotte Johnston, financial chairman,
made fine report. showing consider
able energy and success.
After the meeting there was the usual
social hour, enlivened by music, con-
verSation and refreshments.
Lucy HOlcOmbe Chapter held its No
vember meeting at the home of the re-
gent, Mrs. Luther Hess Waring, Mrs.
Margaret Eyster and Mrs. Jessie Porter
Wood assisting hosteSses. The meeting
opened with the usual exercises. The
budget committee presented its report
and after some discussion the budget
was adopted. 1t was decided to have a
collection at each meeting, the amounts
thus received to be used for the sun
shine work of the chapter A report
was made on the sale of Christmas
cards and plans were discussed for the
Christmas box for Inez Wise, at Tamas-
see Industrial School. Other routine
business being disposed of, the meeting
adjourned and Mrs. Frank B. Lord
sang. Special guests for the evening
were the State regent, Mrs David D.
Caldwell who spoke briefly in the In
tereSt of the building fund for Consti-
tuition Hall. and Mrs. Randolph D. Hop
kins, regent for Richard Arnold Chap
ter. who brought greetings from that
chapter. Refreshments were served
during the social hour.