Evening star., 1928-10-14

Columbia State executive meeting Octo
Der 6 at the Willard Hotel. with tn
state regent, Mrs. David Caldwell, pre-
W1ding.
In the greeting from Mrs. Brossesl
bhe stressed the date. October 30, o
The laying Of the cornerstone of Con
akitutional Hall. in which all Daugh
Hsrs. near and far. are interested.
The State chaplain, Mrs. Patten. LEI
the opening prayer. after which Mrs
Bard, State chairman of the COMMITTEE
on the correct use of the flag. led ii
the salute to the flag.
The meeting was largely attended
with comprehensive and interesting re
ports from all the committees. Their
Ncre three deaths reported. and com
hnittee on resolutions was appointed t.
%raw up suitable tributes.
The State director of the C. A. r
addressed the meeting. asking for 90
operation in leaders; members between
childhood and IS for the girls. 81 fol
she boys; chapter members for the ad
Nisory board, and funds.
The Ellis Island committee wants
funds, and also rags for rug making
which should be sent to the Marine
Hospital. 43 Ellis Island. New YorE
Herbor. N. Y, care of Miss Carpenter
social worker This work not only oc-
cupies the hand and mind of the
Spatient but assists the doctors anc
nurses in their work. and should bt
heartily supported by the Daughters oi
Ghe American Revolution.
Extracts were read from the president
generals message and the work out
gincd for the ensuing year. The chap
iRer regents were asked to support as
6f he RI.
ing their strength to those in which
they are the most interested.
Miss Soloman. chairman Of the COM
Ynittee on the founders memorial mon-
ument, had wonderful report of the
inspiring monument. which is now be-
ing modelled by Mrs. Harry Payne Whit
rey. Sculptress. and which is nearly
ready for the photographing and cast
ing.
The magazine committee stated there
vas to be an award for subscriptions
Nlile the better films committee out
1Iied the work it. hopes to accomplish
in urging the Junior matinees with good
pictures.
Each committee chairman particu-
larly urged that each chapter have a
representative present at the monthly
meetings in order that the workings OF
back to the chapters.
The Constitution Hall finance COM
mittee announced card party and ball
to be held at the New Willard on the
evening of November 7.
The foreign relations committee had
a report, urging the study of the peace
treaties which are now under consid-
Grafton, and stated that they hoped to
have q large meeting at an early date.
when some speakers of prominence will
be present to discuss Americanisn, pa
triotisIn and the treaties as viewed bv
cur own land. The State board voted
to assist in the financing of such a
meeting
1ile genealogical committee asks that
copies of old wills. deeds. maria ges
and Bible records be furnished the ma
tional committee. so that they may be
bound and available for reference.
The Girl Home Makers of the D. A.
r. will organize a girls club at 230 c
street, under leadership of Miss Curtis
and girls can here have the privilege
Of learning any of the arts of home
making in which they may be inter-
eSted.
The work Of distributing the manual
for immigrants is one of great impor-
tance, as We are thus able to help the
newcomer become a better citizen. The
report showed 100000 manuals have
been distributed.
The patriotic education committee
asked continuance of the scholarships
and urged the chapters to continue
sending clothing to the mountain
schools
The Sons and Daughters of the Re-
public reported the annual pilgrimage
to Mount Vernon with about 30 chill
dren, and also that Is boys had been
sent to camp this Summer
The State historical committee re-
Gently met in Memorial Continental
Hall, with the State historian, Mrs
Harry G. Grove, in the chair Mrs
Grove read a letter from the historian
general, Miss Alice Louise McDuffee. in
which the study of Revolutionary his
tory was stressed with the writing OF
papers and the dramatizing of his
torical events. It was urged that every
chapter contribute at least one his
torical program each year. Miss Dor
sey spoke of the recent death of Mrs
Garrison, one Of the organizers of the
national society. leaving Mrs. Cabel
the sole survivor in the District of that
nlustr1ous group. Mrs. Grant. Chase
n1ilestoneS. and reported that she hac
already begun a tour OF inspection oi
the stones. Chapter historians who hac
not already completed their chapter his
tory were urged to do so at once. The
period in American history from 1916 to
1890, with the framing and adoption OF
the constitution, was chosen for special
study during the coming months. Mrs
Richard Owens, vice chairman of his.
eorical research and literary reciprocity
suggested devoting some time to tht
history Of the District from 1850 tc
the present day. Mrs. Wheat. STATE
chairman Of old trails. spoke of tht
Braddock Trail as an interesting study
Miss Harvey. vice chairman of preser-
Tation Of historic spots. reminded tht
committee Of the plan to mark somf
historic spot during the year Severa
places were being considered, and fur.
ther suggestions would be welcome
Later these will be brought before The
committee for the final choice. Othe1
speakers referred to the work bein;
done at Wakefield. Kenmore and VALLEY
Forge, and urged the continued LOYALTY
and support of the chapters.
The Richard Arnold Chapter held it,
frst regular meeting at the home Of thr
regent, MRS. Ranoolph D. Hopkins. 1921
E1ltmore street, October l. The report
Of the secretary, Mrs. John T. Moore
Jr and the treasurer, Miss Ella Espey
were read and approved. The regen
called attention to the course of stud,
which has been prepared by the ma
ttonal defense committee. and an
nounced that this outline will be ircor
porated in the Winters program. TIL
work of the better films committee wa
stressed by the regent, who appointet
Miss Belden as chapter Representative
on this committee. The appointment
Of Miss Northrop on the Ellis ISLAM
and Miss Espev on the Sons and Daugh
ters Of the Republic committees wa
also announced. Mrs. Gottshall. chair
man Of program, stated that Mrs Gros
and Mrs. Grady will assist her.
The year book was discussed. and tn
chapter designated its choice of forr
anS RNvaF The oI1Oie1f lie ia