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D.SA. r. ACTIVITIES
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ported as chairman of the D. A. r.
student loan fund. committee, and Mrs.
Curtis as State chairman for the Girl
HomemakefS Club announced silver
tea for the banefit of the club tomor-
row from 3 to 5 pm. at Trinity EplS-
copal Church Cne application for
membership wSs voted upon favorably.
The national defense committees
subject for the evening was Defense
Of Religion - To Oppose. Efforts 10
Abolish Belief in Ged."- This subject
was ably handled by the chaplain, Mrs.
3. c.. Kaworth, a former missionary %
Miss Elizabeth Cullen gave her cur
rent toDics tal:. These talks are much
enioved by the members and guests OF
the chapter. 49,
The meeting adjourned at 10 pm. to
enjoy social hour with refreshments
served BY the hostesses.
The Dolly Madison Chapter met
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. j. RAM
sew hewitt There were an unusual
number OF, members present and several
guests.
The entertainment committee report
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which is to be held at the Roosevelt
on the afternoon of January 10.
After the usual officers and commit
tee reports the chapter was addressed
by, Mrs Josiah Van Orsdel. candidate.
on Mrs. Hobarts ticket, for the Office
of registrar general. Mrs. Van OrSdel
thanked her fellow members Of Dolly
Madison Chapter for their pledged sup
port and gave a talk on the present
status of the Society of the Children Of
tl1s American Revolution, of which she
is now national president. 4
Later an article By David Jayne Hill
on the Paris peace pact was read to the
chapter from the D. A. r. Magazine,
and some brief historical articles.
An informal discussion resulted in
the determination TO gather up all pos
sthle data and to compile a history of
the life of the Dolly Madison Chapter.
Mary Washington Chapter met Tues
day evening at the Willard, with the
regent, Mrs. Frank S. Hight, in the
chair Following the recitation OF the
lords prayer singing of America, >"
and the salute to the flag, there was a
short business meeting. The program
of the evening was opened by Miss
Helen HowiSon, soprano soloist OF the
Church of the Covenant, accompanied
by George Wilson Tlls selections in
GUIDED My Lovely Celia" ," ''Mattinatta,"
and the waltz of Romeo and Juliet,
and we're sung with great charm and
beauty of tone. Miss Janet Richards
prefaced the lecture, Europe in 1928,
Scenic and Politicals with a short talk
on South America in connection with
President-elect HooverS trip. Miss
Sy1ako in iptpraStiY1O detail 0f
the meetings of the League of Nations
at Geneva, and gavesto her audience a
vivid picture of present day conditions
in Austria and Italy, Over $500 was
raised for the patriotic work of the
chapter.
IAmerican Eagle Chapter held its
monthly meeting Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs.. Augustus Knight,
The Kenesaw. Mrs. J H. FiShback as
sisted the hostess. Mrs e. j. Ryan,
the regent, opened the meeting with
the singing of America and the salute
to the flag. The chaplain, Mrs. Knight,
led in prayer. $50
Reports of committees were approved
or especial interest were the reports
of Mrs. James Mooney on the success
OF the card party and ball given for
the benefit of Constitution Hall finance
committee in December, and Mrs.
Harry W. Dowling on the organization
OF the Girl Homeniakers Club. Mrs.
Harvey M. Grams report of the plan
for marking historic spot in the Dis
trict by the State historic committee
was highly approved. gsa
%'Adequate national defense is ID de@
psndable means for the preservation
Of peace. and our Navy constitutes an ]
invaluable part Of our peace establish
ment." it was declared in resolutions
adopted advocating the immediate pas
sage of the naval cruiser bill. A petition
VIII be sent to Congress urging passage
OF this bill and also the bill outlining.
the correct use of the flag.
The message from the president gen.
eral, published in the November d.
A. r. Magazine, was read@aTd received
with enthusiasm. Peace does not al
ways signify absolute seclEity and it
would seem that our country is now
hating at the cross roads with grave
issues confronting 1T upon all sides.
Security, the most priceless possession
in the world, should not be harked
about in the market places of inter-
nat1onallSm: but. strange as 1t may
seem there are those who would barter
it, away in exchange forF that dubious
and ephemeral commodity known as
good will" s,
The budget for the year was ap-
proved and plans were made, for a
party to be given for chapter members
and their friends on January H. at
the Thomas Circle Club.
Mrs. Alfred Ball Garges, State chair
man OF the Constitution. Hall commit
tee. was the honor guest. of the eve
ming and gave a talk on the work of
her committee, impressing upon the
chapter members the Importance of
raising additional funds to complete
! the Districts quota toward the building
OF Constitution Hall. A buffet supper
was served by the hostesses.
The Eleanor Wilson Chapter held its
December meeting at 2700 Connecticut
ayHnue with Mrs. Belle BIackley, Mrs.
Barnes and Mrs. Brewster joint host
esSes.
Mrs: James Courts. regent, presided.