Evening star., 1928-04-01
D. A. r. ACTIVITIES

The secretary. Miss Helm, reportes
credential blanks had been filled ou
and delivered 10 Mrs. James M. Wiley
State regent, and one to Miss Barnett
chairman Of the credentials committee
which listed Constitution Chapters re-
gent, vice regent, delegate and 10 alter
| mates to the national congress In April
| Also reported the January and Febru'
ary meetings Of the chapter had beer
reported In The Evening Star. Mrs
| McNeill, chairman entertainment com.
mittee. reported banquet held Friday al
the willard Hotel, for the president
general Mrs. Alfred Brosseau. Mrs
Goodwin Ellsworth, delegate to the
State convention. gave report OF the
meetings held March l and 2. respec-
lively. Mrs. H, F. Cary. regent Con-
stitution Chapter. was warmly received
and made A good report for the chapter
The meeting was we'll attended and
much interest manifested. Only one
ticket was presented at the election ,.nd
revision of the bylaws was accepted
unanimously. The regent gave COM
prehensive report OF the progress and
work of Constitution Chapter for the
years 1927 and 1928.
The report showed that the chapter
was in good condition financially. had
met all of its obligations during the
wear, had had its usual social functions,
had increased its membership by new
members. Mrs. Harry Taylor OF the
national defense committee gave a
good report Of patriotic meetings she
had attended. where there had been a
great deal Of interest shown on the sub.
ject OF national defense. The regent
read a letter from Miss Mae Stone of
Hindman. KY, thanking Constitution
Chapter for its donation to the school.
Constitution Chapter was honored TO
have had Senator Alben w. Barkley OF
Kentucky make an address on the sub
iect of the evening National Defense
Senator Barkley was invited to speak for
the chaDter through Mrs. Daniel G.
Roper. chairman. national defense com.
mittee. He disqualified himself as an
expert on Army and Navy affairs, but
when he had completed his address OF
the subject. he was given q rising vote
Of thanks by the chapter. and acclaim
ed by all present as one OF the best In
formed men of today on Army and
NAVY affairs.
The following members served re-
freShments: Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Nc
Pherson, Miss Fleming. Mrs. Seay. Mrs.
Frank Shull. Mrs. Junkin, Mrs. Parker
and Mrs. Baggett.
Marcia Burns Chapter was enter
tanned In the home Of Mrs. =. Eugene
Barr OF Capitol Hill, with her daughter
Elizabeth Ann Barr. as assisting hostess
With the regent, Mrs. Conrad E.
Hesse. presiding. the session opened
with prayer and the salute to the flag
and the reading of the flag lesson for
March. The business session followed,
consisting of interesting reports of the
officers and chairmen OF committees
Contributions we're made to American
ism and TO the Berry School, at Mt
Berry, Ga.
The regents report. read at the State
meeting Of the Daughters OF the Amer
ican Revolution. was read and fled with
the recording secretary.
The box sent to Ellis Island by the
chapter was very gratefully acknowl-
edged by the national chairman. Mrs.
Charles Read Banks. Announcement
was made of the honor and appoint
ment of Miss Elizabeth Ann Barr as
page to the thirty-seventh Continental
Congress, and those assigned TO the
house committee were Mrs. Frank
Palmer and Mrs. A. Eugene Barr.
Upon adjournment q pleasant social
hour succeeded and the following guests
cordially welcomed: Mrs. w. Thornhill,
Mrs. Susan Carran and Miss Kelley.
Sarah Franklin Chapter.-Mrs. Doni-
phan and Miss Rucker we're joint host
csses at the March meeting. held on the
third Wednesday At the iatters home,
1915 Meridian place.
In the absence OF the chaplain, Mrs.
Cochran. the regent, asked Mrs. O'Neale
TO lead in the opening prayer The vice
regent, Mrs. Mulcare, lead As usual In
salute TO the flag
The officers reports were read and
approved Mrs Maxwell's report showed
a very gratifying balance In the treas
ury The regent informed the chapter
that the per capita tax would be
changed from Is to 80 cents.
The chapter enjoyed hearing Mrs
johnson, regent, and Miss Browning,
delegate, tell about the conference. Miss
Browning also spoke Of ordering two
portfolios to be delivered by August and
mentioned a novel plan by which the
chapter might pay for them.
The chapter was glad to hear that
Mrs Robert Harrison, Mrs. Simpson
and Mrs. Ogden were TO be on the
house committee at the coming con-
GreSS. the members were mucn inter-
ested in the report which Mrs. John
son. regent. had prepared for the State
conference.
Miss Alexander was unable to be pres
ent. but sent the report for December
and January OF Nancy Bowles. Blue
Ridge school girl who Is making won-
derfui progress as her reports show.
Mrs. Tayener reported having sent
the box TO Ellis Island. valued at SIS.
In response TO q request from Mount
Vernon Chapter. Alexandria, Va. Sarah
Franklin donated SIS toward the res
toration OF Gadsbys Tavern.
Mrs. Allison OF Ohio was guest OF
honor and spoke OF the work In her
chapter
Roll call adjournment and the usual
pleasant social hour followed.
Victory Chapter met at the home OF
Mrs. TowSon Price, 3720 r street.
March 26. Assisting the hostess we're
Mrs. r. T. Norcross and Mrs. James
c. Pickens. The regent, Mrs. Frank
T. Webner. presided During the short
opening service Mrs Sarah r.. Harmon
chaplain. led the prayer and the salute