Putnam patriot., 1928-02-16
PLAYET FEATURES THE D. A. R. MEETING
Scene of "The Beau of the Bath" In Pre-Colonial
 Days
Business Transaetsd.--Refreshments
 Served


 At the regular monthly meeting of the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chap | ter. D. A. R., the usual regular busi- ness was the first attended to. A re- port was read by Mrs. Mary B. Bish- 1 1 op. chairman of the Library commit tee, that showed much interest and en- ! thusiasm for the task set before them. A letter from the National Flag committee wan read by Mrs. Mary A. Hopkins, committee on The Flag. 1 Through nationwide cooperation 1t is the aim of the national committee to have laws made for uniform use of, and salute to the flag. The Chapter goes on record as indorsing this ju- dietary measure.
 A letter was read from Martin B. Robertson, Commander of Anselm Mayotte Post, American Legion, ask ] ing that n committee be named to CO., operate with other patriotic organiza- tions for the observance of Memorial Day. The committee named Is Mrs. l Martin E. Robertson, Mrs. Edward F. Perry and Mrs. Arthur D. Mcintyre.
 A further item of interest in the business session was regarding the c. A. K. Under the newly appointed president, Mrs. Martin B. Robertson, 1t is expected that there will be q very enthusiastic organization, since there are many children who are eligible.
 Four new members were voted into the Chapter, showing a steadily grow ing organization, whose membership has gone beyond the two hundred mark. This entities the Chapter to sixth place in the state in members enrolled
 To Give Party
 The Chapter voted to give an in- formal party to the executive officers and cast of the minstrel show. A sum of money was voted for the use of the following committee for the party: Mrs. J. Dyer Potter, Mrs. George A. Rawley, Mrs. Ernest c. Morse, Mrs. William k. Wheaton.
 Delegates and alternates were vot- ed on tor both the National and State Congress as follows: Delegates to Washington, D. C., in April, Miss Anna Nj. Sampson, Mrs. Lillian C.I Phillips, Miss Anna T. Andrews; al ternates to Washington, Mrs. Arthur Tourteiiotte, Mrs. Mary B. Bishop, Mrs. Susan $. Hopkins, Mrs. George W. Baker. Mrs. Wendall k. Witter, Mrs. Milo r. Warren, Mrs. William c. Child, Miss Harriet R. Lewis and Mrs. Walter W. Rich
 Delegates to the State Conference at Derby, March 20 and 2l, are Miss Sarah C. Crosby, Regent; Mrs. Chas. +. Hopkins, Vice Regent; Miss Cert rude w. Perry, Mrs. Lewis I. Champ lin, Mrs. George Nj. Sampson and Mrs. George A. Rawley; alternates, Mrs. Lucy 0. Barrett, Mrs. Newton A. Bal lard, Mrs. Addie W. Fox, Mrs. Nillima H. Mansfield, Sr., Miss Ellen NJ. Wheelock, and Mrs. Arthur Tour tellotte.
 Delightful Program
 After the business of the hour a most delightful program was enjoyed. As the day was Lincoln's birthday the program was most appropriate ob- servance of the occasion. Mrs. Silas Nj. Wheelock appeared in a quaint silk dress, and as chairman, very pleasing ly, in quaint language, introduced the ladies string quartet, whom she said needed no introduction. The quartet, also in quaint attire of Colonial days, played group of charming selections ln charming way. The following la dies made up the quartet: Mrs. kath- arine s. Lown at the piano, and string ed instruments, Mrs. Dorothy Prince, Mrs. Helen P. Torrey and Miss Cert rude c. Warner.
 The PIaylet
 { The screens, which had concealed the stage, were removed, revealing a quaint room with old fashioned furni- ture and candles from Mrs. Wheel ock's home, with the three visiting en- tertainers ready Co give the playlet, ''The Beau of the Bath" Mrs. Wheel ock had told the audience in language of period about 1750, the time of the scene of the play, what to expect. The part of the Beau was taken by Mrs. Leland E. Bradley; the Beaus man-servant "Jepson" by Dr. Celeste Keenon, and the Lady in the Gilded Frame" by Mrs. Marie Lariviere. All three of the artists were from South bridge, and all wore quaint costumes of pre-Colonial days and powdered wigs, making most charming picture. Ali of the ladies delineated their parts ii way that showed much talent and ] training in elocution.
 After the play Mrs. Bradley read Ashes of Roses in her trained and charming manner.
 Vote Of Thanks
 A rising vote of thanks was extend ed to the ladies who gave the pleasing program. Each member of the Chap ter also greatly appreciated the care fully planned work of Mrs. Wheeiock 1 and those who assisted her in prepar ing the program.
 Miss Ellen NJ. Wheelock as chair man of group of hostesses served ice-cream, cookies, and candy hearts, l in keeping with St. Valentines Day. l Every serving of ice cream had heart of contrasting color in 1t.