Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-26
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these small beginnings the present pub
lie school system has developed.
The Continental Danes Chapter cele-
brated its twenty-fourth anniversary on
February II. In pleasing and fitting
manner A birthday luncheon was
served at Golfers Inn, with many
members in attendance and with Mrs.
James Wiley, State regent, as the
honor guest. The table was decorated
with floral pieces, flags and Valentine
placards.
Mrs. Kerr, chairman of the luncheon
committee. introduced Miss Helen
Stout, who placed Hawaiian leis about
the necks of Mrs. Wiley and Mrs. Ed
mund K. Fox, chapter regent, and also
OF them as mementoes Of the occasion
| Mrs. Wiley and Mrs. Fox accepted
these tributes in we'll chosen remarks.
Mrs. Seidemann. who had resided In
Honolulu for several years, described
the native custom Of bestowing LET'S and
also read a verse on the word aloha
which frequently accompanies the cere-
mony. Mrs. Fugitt followed with an
original poem of birthday greetings.
Miss Stout read reminiscent accounts
OF former birthday celebrations from
the earliest record books of the chap.
ter, and Mrs. Frank Foltz read an item
bringing out the fact that Washington
birthday was on February IL under
the old calendar which was used prior
to the adoption OF the Gregorian CAL
endar. This date corresponds to the
chapter birthday date.
After some time was spent in social
intercourse, a vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the luncheon committee fol
the delightful celebration.
The Ruth Brewster Chapter held its
February meeting with the chapter his
torian, Mrs. James Campbell Flournoy
at the Grafton Hotel.
The attendance was large and the
members enthusiastic The regent
Mrs. Frank Foster Greenewalt. presided
In her report she stated that she had
been appointed by the president-general
as delegate to the Women's Patriotic
Conference. and that she served as
chairman Of subcommittee on Gre
dentials. Mrs. Greenewalt spoke of the
interesting features of this meeting
composed of the representatives OF
thirty-four patriotic organizations com.
posed entirely of women. She stated
that they agreed unanimously upon
\
In the Governments national defense
act OF 1920. but the conference went a
step farther and voted unanimously
that the United States should have a
Navy second to none. Mrs. Greene
walt outlined the high points of Con-
gresswoman Rogers address upon PRE-
paredness." stating that she brought
out fine arguments to prove that pre-
paredness and strength to defend a
nation from attack prevented war
| The regent gave an account OF the D
| c. D. A. r.. telling Of the various COM
mittees and their specific work
The names Of three new members
were submitted
| Mrs. L. S. Fristoe reported for the
| card party given by the chapter, tell
ing OF its success, financially and other
wise.
! Mrs. Stinemetz reported as repre-.
sentative of the patriotic education
committee. stating that she had sent
/ recently SIS in money to Caney Greek
| School from the chapter and two new
Winter coats for girls and urged the
necessity OF more financial aid for this
school because OF the disastrous effect
upon the school of the recent floods
The chapter then voted 10 send $50
additional to this school.
The per capita tax for national de-
tense. manual for immigrants and
Ellis Island. was voted to be sent al
| once to these respective committees
Five dollars was voted to be sent to
the Americanism committee. Four dol
lars voted the chapter house.
Election OF alternates for the con-
gress resulted In Mrs. Caroline w
Flournoy being elected first alternate.
During the social hour. which fol-
| lowed. the chapter was entertained with
reci.ations by Mrs. Isabel p. Macarthur
Marcia Burns Chapter met February
Is at the home of Mrs. George L. Pal
| mer. 8l8 Upshur street. Mrs. Elizabeth
M. HesSe, regent, presided. The meet
ing was opened with the usual devo-
tional exercises. Reports Of officers
and those representing various COM
mittees were heard. Several members
brought contributions for the Ellis
Island box and other contributions were
reported as having been received. Mrs
| the adjournment Of the business SeS-
| sion the chapter was invited to the din
| ing room, where the hostess. Mrs. Pal
mer. presided. assisted by her daughter
| Mrs, Florence p. Holmes. Mrs. Palmer
/ is suffering with an injured knee ano
| her efforts to keep her date as hostess
on the entertainment program was dou-
, bly, appreciated by the chapter. AL
| wish for her speedy recovery. Mrs A
S. Haisey. a member OF Hearthstons
Chapter. Fontanella. Iowa. was q guest
| The Katherine Montgomery Chapter
| held its February meeting at the home
| Of Mrs. Roberta Edmonston. the re-
Dali u.
/ ing. After the opening exercises, re-
ports OF officers. chapter committees
| and chapter representatives on State
| committees were given. A paper enti-
| tied Interesting Events in American
History" was contributed by the his
| torian. Mrs. George III. Hill Mrs
Nancy D, North gave q report or,
"Americanism"
Miss Bulnan. the registrar. reported
| acceptance OF the papers by the ma
| tional board Of two new members. Mrs
Amelia r. Marshall and Miss Fora NJ
Upham.
Mrs. r, A. Evarts reported that the
card party held recently by the chap
| ter was most successful.
A gift to the chapter by Mrs Ed
munds Burke Ball OF the Paul Re-
| we're Chapter Of Muncic. Ind. OF a
pook entltieu George Rogers ClArK.
written by Ross S. Lockridge. was
passed to the members by the regent.
Amendments to the bylaws were
| acted upon and passed,
The final payment on the chapter
second chair was ordered paid. and
contributions Of SIS for the banjo clock
for the District Of Columbia room. SIS
for Americanism. IS gor the Berry
| School. IS for student loan and dona-
tons OF various sums to the following
State committees: Immigrants manual.
| national defense. Ellis Island. conserva-
ton and thrift. Juvenile Protective As
ISOLATION. Sons and Daughters Of the
Republic. Caroline Scott Harrison Me-
mortal. were voted 10 be paid.
The election Of alternates resulted In
tho following; Mrs. J. NJ, Bryan. vice
recent Mrs, r. A, Evarts. Mrs, Frank
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