Evening star., 1928-03-18

who spoke was Mrs Charles c. Haig,
State chairman of Sons and Daughters
of the Republic. Other guests were
Mrs, l.. NJ. Brown of Fairfax County
Chapter Misses Helen and Mary Boyd
Mrs S. p. Clarke of Continental Chap
ter Mrs, J. G. Moore Of President Mon
roe Chapter. Mrs. D. w. Springer OF
NJ chiean. Mrs. S. B. Stephens Of Tren-
ton. S. c.: Miss J. c. Knapp OF Port
land, Me-: Mrs. Rcuel Robinson of
Camden. Nc. and Mrs. Hamlin
The next meeting will be held at
Windovcr. the home Of Mrs. James M.
Wiley. in Vienna. Va.
Col. John Donelson Chapter was
entertained at It's March meeting by
Mrs. Cora Bailey and Miss Elmcrdecn
Bailey at their home. 1906 Park road
The regent. Miss Helen Harman, pre-
sided and reports were made by all
of the chapter officers. The reports
OF the members serving on the State
committees we're read and additional
information on the State work was
given by the chapter members who
were In attendance at the State Con-
ference. Mrs. Adela Brand, the vice
regent, read the flag lesson prescribed
by the national chairman on the COR
rect use of the flag. The president
generals message In the March num-
ber of the d. A. r. Magazine was
read by Mrs. George K. Jones.
Announcement was made that the
regent, Miss Helen Harman. had been
elected State vice regent for a term
OF two years following installation by
the National Congress in April.
The reading of the regents report
showed the chapter to have contributed
to all OF the items authorized by the
National Society II also was shown
that the chaptcr's historical program
had been carried out The member
ship has been increased and the chap
ter is enabled to have its delegate sent
to the Continental Congress.
The hostess served refreshments dur
ing social hour and the meeting ad-
lourned to meet with Mrs. Harry G..
Oberholser April s.
Little John Boyden Chapter held its
March meeting at the home OF Mrs,
Mary A. Edmunds. 1914 @ street. the
regent. Mrs. Fred l.. Volland, presiding
After the opening prayer and salute
to the flag the reports OF officers and
state committees were given The
treasurer. Mrs. c., A. Weaver, stated all
obligations OF the chapter had been
paid and good balance on hand to
start the new years work. In the
absence Of the registrar. Mrs Edgcr-
ton. who is still in Florida. the regent
presented the names of Mrs j. 4. M.
Barry and Mrs. w w. Morrison as
new members. and Mrs J. H. Shellen-
berger of PENNSYLVANIA as an asso-
ciate member They we're elected to
membership The library committee.
Mrs Thomas l.. Jones. gave list of
books desired by the D. A. r. librarian.
Mrs. Volland gave detailed account
of the State Conference and State
meeting. calling attention to the new
bylaws, also the meeting for March
30, and urged the members 10 attend.
The nag lesson was read by the Sec
retary. Mrs. Robert Davidson.
The guest of honor, the State treas
urer, Mrs. Roscoe l.. Oatley compli-
mented the chapter on its work for the
year and stated the chapter stood No.
in the amount of contributions pcr
capita of the so chapters In the Dis
trict. Mrs. ]. N. Rice. a guest. was in
vited to join the chapter During the
program an original poem was given
by Miss Nellie Dashield.
Following the roll call refreshments
were served by the hostess, Mrs. Mary
A. Edmunds. the members being Joined
by DR.. Clarence A. Weaver and George
T. Gregory.
Patriots Memorial Chapter met
March l3, pm. at the home OF Miss
Caroline Smith. 1859 Mintwood place.
The regent, Mrs. J. p. Saffold presided
Reports were made by the chairmen OF
various committees. At the close OF the
business meeting social hour was held
and refreshments served by the hostess.
Mrs. Saffold. and Mrs. William Boone
Douglas assisting at the tables.
The Advisory Council OF the District
Of Columbia c. A. n. met last Thursday
at 1890 am. In the c. A. r. board room
at Memorial Continental Hall Mrs
Richard z. Claughton, State director
presided.
II was voted to hold the regular meet
ing of the council the third instead OF
the first Thursday In each month. as
has been the rule heretofore
Plans were discussed relative to the
matter Of entertainment to be provided