Evening star., 1928-12-02
y. A. r. ACTIVITIES
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.

few years ago. Nine. Lebat is member
Of the Lucy Holcombe Chapter. Assist
ing Mrs. Whyte as hostesSes were Mrs.
Mcmillan, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Allen,
Miss Townsend and Miss Fisher. The
table was attractively decorated with
the chapter colors, blue and buff, with
centerpiece of yellow chrystanthe-
NUNS surrounded by four tall blue
candles, and this color scheme was also
carried out in the refreshments. In
addition to Mrs. Gauss and Nine. Lebat,
other guests of the evening were Miss
Virginia Price, Mrs Clifford Whyte, Miss
Meta Luttrell and Mrs. Thomas D.
Henry. 1t was regretted that a previous
engagement prevented Mrs. Caldwell
the State regent, from being present.
Martha Washington Chapter held its
November meeting at 3217 Connecticut
| avenue, Mrs. Roscoe L. Oatley was the
hostess. The regent, Mrs F.. B. Linton,
reported on the meetings that she had
attended. Mrs. Angus Lamond, the his
torian, gave good report on the prog
reSS that she is making on writing the
history of the chapter, she also told the
chapter an interesting story about Pres
ldent Harrison and gave description
of Sulgrave Manor, England.
Mrs. Gordon, the treasurer, reported a
substantial balance and told of the
work of the AmericaniZation committee.
Miss Peck, Miss Began and Mrs. Bum
ten made committee reports after which
the regent introduced Mrs. David Cald-
well, the State regent, and Mrs. Clar-
ence Weaver of Little John Boyden
Chapter. Both ladies gave interesting
talks. A social hour followed. The
chapter will meet with Miss G. Byrd
Milligan in December.
The Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter
held its November meeting at the coun-
try home of Mrs. Wilbur S. Hinman at
Falls Church, with the regent, Mrs.
Gertrude j. Mcpherson, in the chair.
Following the recitation of the Lords
Prayer, the salute to the flag and
Americas creed, Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke
read the minutes of the last meeting.
The treaSurer'S report showed sub
stantial balance on hand for the many
calls of patriotic and educational work
for the coming Winter.
The corresponding secretary reported
the marriages of two members of the
| chapter since the last meeting. In the
| absence of the chapter historian, the
secretary read report from the his
torian.
The regent presented to the chapter
an outline prepared by the national de-
| Tense committee and containing titles
suggested by that committee for talks
at chapter meetings. The chapter
unanimously voted to adopt the list OF
titles submitted by the national defense
committee and have a talk on that
subject at. each meeting.
Mrs. Creyke reported for the Ameri-
canism committee, Mrs. Clark for for
eign relations, Miss Chancellor for man
ual for immigrants, Miss Williams for
patriotic education, all the reports be-
ing most enthusiastically received.
h During the social hour a vote o1
thanks was given the hostess for sc
charmingly entertaining the chapter.
Manor House Chapter, ID. A. r., held
its November meeting at the home o.
Mrs. Calvin HaSSell in Takoma Park
Md. Assisting Mrs. HaSsell were Mrs
Ernest Mudd, Mrs. I. B. Mullis ano
Miss Sue Amman. An automobile trir
out to this hospitable home was greatly
enjoyed by the members and guests
The meeting was called to order by the
regent. Miss Mary Lee Goddard, anc
was followed by prayer, led by the
chaplain, Mrs. Jesse Anthony, and the
salute to the flag, led by the regent
The recording secretary, Miss Mamie
/ Hawkins, was unable to be present
owing to illness and Mrs. Clifton CLARK
was appointed secretary, pro tenn, anC
read the minutes of the last meeting
Mrs. LeGage Pratt, historian, and Mrs
Orlando Smith, registrar, were reported
as recovering from long illness and the
| secretary was instructed to send letters
of love and congratulations. The
treasurer, Miss Jennie Dwight, made a
good report on the financial condition
of the chapter, which was accepted with
thanks. Because of the recent absence
in per capita tax, Miss Dwight moved
that the dues of the chapter be in
creased to $3.50. This motion was car
ried. Mrs. Mabel Mccoy of Glen Jean,
w. Va, sent donation to the chapter
and asked that her name be kept on
the roll as an associate member Mrs
Mccoy had transferred recently to the
Borderland Chapter, which had Just
been granted charter and was the first
chapter to organize at Glen Jean. Mrs.
Jane Hooker spoke of the Americanism
committee of which she is member
and Mrs. HaSSell on Sons and Daugh-
! ters of the Republic" The regent
gave an account of the laying of the
corner stone of Constitution Hall The
announcement of the two candidates
for president general and their reSpec-
tive states were read A request was
made that a card shower at Thanks
giving be sent to the chapters shut in
members. Final arrangements were
made for the card party to be given
on December 8, at the Chestnut Farms
! Auditorium. The regent gave an ac-
count of the State Officers Club dinner
; she had attended, at which time Miss
Chinowith, former regent of tbs
chapter had taken part in the minstrel
show following the dinner At the
conclusion Of business, refreshments
were served suggestive of the coming
Thanksgiving season, from a table
lovely In its appointments.
Constitution Chapter-Mrs. Walter
Miles will entertain at her residence
1907 Jocelyn street. Chevy Chase, D. C..
the State better film committee
Wednesday, at 2 pm. Mrs Frank
Morrison, chairman will preside. There
will be an interesting program Mrs
E. Grattan Kerans and Mrs. George
Gilllngham will speak. Mrs. David H
Kincheloe, wife Of Representative
Kincheloe Of Kentucky, will sing and
tea will be served in the dining room.
Victor Chapter met at the home ot
Mrs. w. w. Husband. 3456 Macomh
street, Monday at 2:3O pm. In the
absence of the regent, Mrs. Joseph
Stewart, who is in Europe, Mrs. Towson
Price, vice regent presided. The meet
ing opened with the usual patriotic
! exercises.
After the minutes of the October
meeting were read Mrs. T. M. Roberts,
historian reported 4 NoYemher meet.