Evening star., 1928-10-14

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committee on conservation and thrift.
stating that one of the objects of the
national society was to preserve the
! trees and wild flowers. urging the use of
| living Christmas trees, so that the sup
ply will not be too easily exhausted
! Emphasis was also laid upon the i'm
! portance of registering and voting at
| the coming election The meeting was
concluded by an address on Indians
Past, Present and Future" by C.. O.
Howard
Constitution Hall report was given by
Mrs. w. F. Hamburger. She announced
a card party and dance to be given
December Z at the Willard Hotel.
1t was learned through the report
Of the foreign relations committee that
one large meeting would be held at
Continental Hall this Fall for all D. A
R. members and friends to hear good
speaker on the Kellogg peace pact.
Mrs. Enoch J. Vann reported for the
legislative committee stating that il
urged the study of the Constitution and
the Kellogg peace pact. She also an
nounced that the flag code bill had
( been introduced into Congress.
Miss Corita read a message from the
president general. written in the d. A
r. Magazine. She also distributed
pamphlets at the request of the presi-
dent general from the national defense
committee
Mrs. j. M. Jester announced that the
committee on sons and daughters was
a fine group, doing splendid work. Sh,
also Indicated that the chantar had
contributed toward the maintenance of
young boy at camp this Summer at
Ouantlco, Va. It was announced that
Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins. honorary re-
gent had been appointed by the presi-
dent general to serve on the founders
memorial committee.
Mrs. E. M Earle was unanimously
elected member of the chapter. One
prospective member was introduced to
the chapter
The card party, family affair held
az the nome of Mrs. Amos T. Pc gter
4616 Sixteenth street, on Santemher 90
was huge success. both socially and
financially. 1t was a delightful gather
ing, and all who we're present enioved
to the utmost the hospitality of Mrs.
Pagter. The proceeds of this partv
VIII be used toward defraying the ex-
penSe OF the chair for Mrs. Gauss in
Constitution Hall.
Mrs. Harry B. Gauss. chairman of
the chapter finance committee, stated
the completed plans for the annual
oeneht card party to be held at the
Mayfiower Hotel October 81. This is
an outstanding social event of the chan
ter. The reception committee consists
OF Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins. honorary
regent: Mrs. C. c. Haig. regent and
Mrs. Charles S. Schermerhorn, Mrs
w. F. Hamburger is in charge of the
candy table
American Eagle r,-American
Eagle Chapter held its initial meeting
Of the season October at the home
OF Mrs. E. j. Ryan. 1868 Spring road,
with Mrs. Irene Van Horn Crisp assist
ing hostess. The regent, Mrs. E. j,
Ryan. opened the meeting with a few
words Of greeting, followed by the usual
opening exercises and prayer, led by
the chaplain, Mrs. Augustus Knight.
Splendid reports of committees were
heard and approved. Of especial in
terest were the reports of Mrs. Harry C.
Bowling, on the Girls Home Makers
committee. which is formulating plans
for Welf9re work among the young girls
Of Washington, and that of Mrs. James
Mooney of Constitution Hall finance
committee, which is arranging a ball
ano card party to be given on Novem-
Der at the Willard Hotel. Enthusi-
astic support was promised these
projects by the chapter Mrs. Ryan
announced that application papers for
six new members had been completed
and sent to the National Society.
After the business meeting the chap
ter was honored by the presence of
Mrs. William Sherman Walker, chair
man national defense committee. Ma
tlonal Society, Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution. who gave an interest
ing talk to the members of the chapter
and few invited guests. Communism
and socialism are the insidious influ-
ences which are striving to break down
orr great national institutions" said
Mrs. Walker in urging chapter members
TO be ever on the alert for evidence of
these subversive influences which are
evident at every turn. Mrs. Walkers
illuminating address was received with
great appreciation and applause bv
those present. who included Mrs. Alfred
B. Garges, Mrs. Fred l.. Volland, Mrs.
G. Sincell, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Kettler.
Mrs. Laurance Riggles, Mrs. Maude. A.
Trewhella, Mr.. George H. Ward, Mr..
j. P. Halstead and Mr. Ninian Beall,
The meeting adjourned after refresh
ments had been served by the hostesses.
Patriots Memorial Chapter held its
first meeting of the season October Q
at the home of Mrs. Isaac Birch. 1923
Dumbarton avenue. Georgetown. The
regent, Mrs. j. P. Stafford, was in the
chair. The meeting was opened with
prayer, LED by the chaplain, followed by
the singing OF America the Beautiful"
and the recitation in unison of THE
Americans Greed" Three new men,
bers were unanimously voted into the
chapter and one proposed for member
ship. 1t was voted 10 give an evening
bridge party october % at the Chestnut
Farms Auditorium, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. at Twenty-siXth street At the
close OF the business meeting refresh
ments were served by the hostess. as
sisted by her daughter, Mrs. Archer
Haycock, and members and guests en-
Joyed a pleasant social hour
Potomac Chapter held its first regu-
lar meeting for the year at the home
OF its regent, Mrs. Daniel Walser. Is
East Bradley lane, Chevy Chase. Md,
Mrs. John r. Wheeler acting as assist
ant hostess. The regent presided. and
alter the usual opening exercises gave
a talk. assuring the members she hoped
The coming year would be one of pleas
ure and achievement. The new vice
regent Mrs. John F. Little, stated she
would give her best efforts for the well
fare OF the chapter the ensuing year.
Mrs. Little has been made State chair
man Of genealogical research After re-
ports from the chairmen of the various
committees. Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey
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