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Mrs. Haig informed the chapter of the
reception given for Mrs. Caldwell by
Mrs Hillyer which she attended, also
of the corner stone laying of the Consti-
tuition Hall at which Mrs. Coolidge par
ticipated. The chapter was officially rep
resented by Mrs. 6. S. Schermerhorn
and a number of members were also
present. The regent further stated that
the chapter was represented at the card
parties given by the Livingston Manor,
Dorothy Hancock and Our Flag Chap
ters.
Mrs. w H. Wagner, historian. an
nounced that Mrs. Grove, the chairman
of her committee, had arranged inter-
esting programs for the Winter, with
emphasis especially upon the historical
value of Washington. A few of the
members had investigated the mile
stones in and around Washington and
found a number in very bad condition.
Mrs. M. w. Riker, chairman of men,
berShip, presented one new name.
Mrs. Harry B. Gauss, chairman Of
the finance committee, gave her re-
port on the annual benefit card party.
1t was an overwhelming success both
socially and financially. It was held
in the Chinese room of the Mayf1ower
Hotel, october 29. The chapter was
more than well represented and to-
gether with many friends the group in
cluded some 800 people. Lovely cam
dies were served by the Misses Har-
riet Haig, Rosamund Hunt, Frances
Green and Edith Grove, who were at
tractively dressed in organdy tea dresses
A rising vote of thanks was accorded
to Mrs. Gauss and Mrs Hamburger for
their efforts in making this party such
huge success.
Miss Bette Larrimore reported for
the State committee on Americanism.
Mrs. Mann, who is the representative,
could not be present She told of the
important work being carried on by
the case worker in Arthur Place and
made an appeal for money. 1t was
stated that they planned to hold a
card party in December and that Mrs
Wagner had been made chairman of
that affair.
For the committee on Continental
Hall and Revolutionary Relics, Mrs. T.
Hunton Leith said that the committee
was anxious to receive silver service,
chinaware and books used before the
1925 period for use in the District
room.
Mrs. w. F. Wagner reported for the
committee on Ellis Island, stating that
Mrs. West had made her usual appeal
for boxes to be send to Ellis Island. The
purpose Of this is to give employment
and contentment to the women de-
tained there.
Mrs. Vann for the legislative COM
tee, read the contents of the Kellogg
peace pact which had been requested
by its chairman.
For the committee on Sons and
Daughters of the Republic. Mrs. j. M.
Jester stated that the work being done
at Friendship House was most praise
worthy. She also told of the work at
Peck Chapel being carried on.
Mrs. Riker presented report for the
committee on student loan instead of
Mrs. Fulton, who was unavoidably alb
sent. The subscription for the D. A. r.
Magazine was renewed for the Iisto-
rian.
A transfer of membership was grant
ed to Mrs. Leeman to the Deborah
Knapp Chapter.
Mrs. Bertha M. Robbins, honorary
regent. reported for the founders
committee of which she is
a member. She stated that the statue
which is to be erected in honor of the
three founders will be of pink marble
instead of the plain marble. This will
make a very beautiful and attractive
statue and is being donated by Mrs.
Whitney.
Miss Corita Hunter for the national
defense committee read an article on
Defense and Family Relations" which
she had written. It was received with
much interest and qualification.
Descendants of '76 Chapter held its
November meeting at the home of Mrs.
Mary j. Tarring, 1888 Lanier place
The assisting hostesses were Mrs. Helen
NJ. jerks, Miss Florence A. Redway
and Miss Ivah Richards. The regent,
Mrs. Tonnis j. Holzberg, presided. Re-
ports of officers and committees were
given. Chapter representatives on State
committees reported on meetings at
tended and work in progress Two new
members were admitted irto the chap
ter, Mrs. William Sherman Walker,
chairman of national defense, was a
guest and addressed the chapter on the
subject of national defense. Among
other guests who spoke of their re-
spective lines of work were Mrs. Harry
G. Grove, State historian; Miss Nellie
Grant Ross, State recording secretary;
Mrs. Henry B. Patten, State chaplain
and Mrs. Harriet " Rigdon. After ad-
journment of the business meeting a
social hour with refreshments followed.
The Janet Montgomery Chapter held
its November meeting at the home of
Mrs. M. Wilson Offutt, on Wisconsin
avenue at Bradley lane, Md, Tuesday.
the regent, Mrs. e. W. Moore, presid-
ing. The meeting was well attended
and notable for the enthusiasm of the
members for the work of the coming
year. After the salute to the flag, the
singing of America and prayer offered
by Mrs. Wells. chaplain, reports were
given by officers and committee chair
men. The chapter is proud of its
American flag, because of its beauty and
because 1t is a gift from Mrs Lilly c..
Stone, presented at the time of her re-
tirement from the Office of regent, June,
1928.
Mrs. Gertrude M. Stevens of Chevy
Chase was welcomed as new member,
and Mrs. j. Harry Cunningham, who
was one of the charter members, has
again renewed her membership. Mrs.
Warthen of KenSington was
voted into membership. Committee re-
ports were given as follows: Mrs. H. K.
Corrick, conservation and thrift, re-
ported pledges from the majority of
the members ito plant living Christ
mas tree this year; to plant tree of
some kind; to use our influence with
others to conserve and protect trees"
MRS. Evan A. Condor, D. A. r. Maya
zine, reported that she had secured a
number of subscriptions to the maga-
zine and is making a drive to get more
SO that the chapter may be informed
OF the work of other chapters, and is
to secure the prize for the