Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-29
y. A. r. ACTIVITIES

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m.eting at the home of Mrs. Walter
W. Husband, Sass Macomb street The
assisting hoSteSses were Mrs. William
C.. Ruediser and Mrs. Charles A. Webb
The regent, Mrs. Frank e. Webner. pre-
sided. and after the formal opening
reported briefly the last meeting of the
State executive committee. Reports OF
chapter officers followed. Mrs. Chester
s. Watts. historian. reporting for the
State historic committee sale that Mrs
II. H. Smith Of Fredericksburg adj
dressed the meeting i'll November. Miss
KATRINA l.. Harvey and Mrs Alfred
8. Garges were among the speakers ar
fhe January meeting.
Mrs William A, King announced
that the card party for the benefit OF
tie Chapter House Fund will be held
February 4. at the Washington Hotel
in the hall of nations. Mrs. Husband,
for the State AmericaniSm committee,
Told of the continued interest III the
girls luncheon club costume ball
will be held by the Amsricanigstlon
School Association at the City Club.
Daughters of the American Revolution
ere asked TO attend and wear colonial
gowns.
Mrs. William H. Harper. for the COM
rnittee, Sons and Daughters Of the Re-
public. described the Christmas party
at Peck Chapel. where the children
brought dolls for the Childrens Hos
pital. The group at Peck Chapel &C.
cided on the Mans, Mount Vernon
Club" The two clubs are competing
in an ESSAY contest on the subject,
What II Means TO Be an American
Citizen" The ages of these children are
from 10 to IA. Mrs. Husband will serve
as one of the judges
Other committee reports included
Constitution Hall finSnce. by Miss Har-
vev: Ellis Island. by Mrs. Earl s. Full
er: Manual for Immigrants. by Mrs
Jasper N. Baker: conservation and
thrift. by Mrs Anna Chaplin, and the
student loan fund. by Mrs. Ruediger.
Mrs Arthur S. Field read an appre-
ciative letter from Miss Hatfield. the
recipient Of the chapters scholarship to
Lincoln Memorial University. Harro-
gate. Tenn. The college authorities
mailed her grade card 10 Mrs, Field ana
it showed excellent standings.
Mrs. Charles w Floyd. chairman Of
the program committee. announced that
the next meeting OF the chapter will
BE- guest night. TO be held February
q. at pm, at the Chestnut Farms
Auditorium The entertainment will
be furnished by students in costume
from the Americs nization School. anc
BY a group of children from the clubs
Of Sons and Daughters of the Repub-
lie. The collection for Kenmore will
be taken.
Mrs. Joseph Stewart reported the re-
ception held by the chapter at her
home, in honor of Mrs. David D. Ca,d-
veil. It was voted to extend TO Mrs
Stewart the gratitude of the chapter
for her direction of this happy social
occasion.
Mrs. Husband for the finance COM
nlittee. recommended appropriations
tctaling S2le70, which were approved.
These included SIS for Lincoln Uni
versity, $50 payment on chair for
Constitution Hall, $40 added to the po-
tentisl donor fund. $50 for American
ism work and $3.50 for other patriotic
purposes. Mrs. Ruediger had previously
contributed IS 70 the student loan fund
The regent was requested TO express
the sympathy OF the chapter TO Mrs.
Caldwell whose husband is seriously Ill.
The election Of delegate and alter
mates resulted as follows: Delegate, Mrs
Husband: alternates. Miss Harvey, Mrs.
King. Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Field Mrs.
Harper, Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Fuller. Mrs
Watts. Mrs Ford and Mrs Ruediger
The speaker OF the afternoon was
Mrs. Watts, her subject being. Colonial
Schools in America" She traced the
early efforts in education in the settle
rnents in Virginia. New Amsterdam and
New England Schools were conducted
under difficulties. AS an example, a
Decham schoolmaSter taught his classes
while a guard in q tower watched for
Indians Interest in higher education
increased, and by lT76 there were 10
colleges in operation in America.
Al the conclusion OF Mrs. Watts pa
per the meeting adjourned for a social
hour 20 observe the birthday of Vic
tory Chapter. There vas large cake
vitn nine lighted candies. Mrs. Web
ner. the regent. and Mrs. Stewart, past
regent, presided at the tea table.
Independence Bell Chapter-The
past two monthly meetings Of this
chapter-one IN December, at the WI
lard Hotel, and the January meeting
with Miss n. Esther Mayher and Mrs.
Henry Churchill Cook. at their home. on
Calvert street-were largely attended by
its members and guests.
The meetings opened with singing OF
America" followed by prayer, led by
Miss Camilla Hail Diggg, the chaplain.
and the salute 10 the flag. The regent.
Mrs Henry Churchill Cook, presided at
both meetings. The regular order of
business followed, including the reading
Of the minutes Of the previous meeting.
and the flag lessons were given by Mrs.
Robert c. Henry. recording secretary.
The chapter voted 10 support the reSo-
luton and carry out Mrs. Brands
wishes In regard 10 the flag code.
The treasurer, Mrs. Sa!Iie Grant
Gates. being III. sent brief report,
which was most satisfactory. Mrs
Joseph Henry Wheat gave a report Of
the last two meetings Of the State
historic committee The regent read
letter from Mrs. Vernon f. West
chairman Of Ellis Island regarding
cents per capita for this worthy
c&usf. Many other donations were
yo.ec. among them the chapters full
share toward paying ite part for three
chairs 70 honor the State officers, Mrs
John Beavers, Mrs Wiley and Mrs.
David T. Caldwell. for Constitution
Hal
The regent and members gave a
hearty welcome 10 three new members
The regent announced musical
ire" and urged all 70 attend and DO
r4sE 81 e2rh 70 this most worthy cauSe
Among the guests Of the evening was
Eiss Daisy CLARK Of Ventnor. n j.
The guest Of honor Mrs. Henry
HiggE EAthboKas wife o. Representative
Ez,hbone II Illinois, entertained with
several recitztions. songs and inEtrU-
mental musical numbers all Of which
were h?F own compositions
The SlernztkE chosen for the thirty
seYenth congress IN April, are Miag
~ Esther MayheF Mrs Morris r.
Marrow AYs Matte Belle KstEring
AfE. Anne Wayne Kencall. Mrs. Robert
Kenczll Rat. Mr.. William r. Aycock,
Mis- Mary Barry Mrs. isaiiie Grant
ISrs. Mrs. Royal l.. Eralsel and MRS
V.oiz II DezDon.
Al ross ard sang The Star spzng!Fd
Banner" with Mrs E&tbbone al the
p.2no The meeting adjourned, when
q. aciSl houT !oilowec in the dining
vxC,, tFrs AsAtpg Tera kEFyTd ieeS