Evening star., 1928-12-02

Ing of the State historic committee. At
this meeting one of Victory Chapter
members Miss Kathrina Harvey, gave
an account of her visit during the past
Summer to Sulgrave manor, the an
ceStral home of George Washington.
The chairman of the student loan fund
committee. Mrs William c. Ruediger,
gave a report of that committees first
meeting this Fall after which the
chapter voted to increase its annual
donation to this work to sic. In re-
porting for the Sons and Daughters of
the Republic, Mrs. William H Harper
stated that one group of children was
working on scrap books for patients of
the Naval Hospital. A Christmas party
is being planned by the State chairman
for the children belonging to the Sons
and Daughters of the Republic. Miss
Kathrina Harvey, representing the
national defense committee, gave a de-
tailed report of the November meeting
In it an outline of study for chapters
during the coming year was recon-
mended.
On January 26 Victory Chapter is
planning to celebrate the tenth ami
versary of its organization in the form
of a birthday dinner. Miss Harvey is
chairman of arrangements and, along
with her committee, is making plans
for a delightful evening Mrs. Alfred
GargeS, State chairman of Constitution
Hall committee, and Mrs. John L. Barr.
State chairman of the correct use of
the flag committee, were present and
gave short talks concerning the work
of their committees.
The guest speaker for the meeting
was William Hassett, his subject being
Colonial Architecture" His informal
discussion of the subject. illustrated
with pictures, delighted those present.
The chapter expressed its appreciation
to the speaker by giving him a rising
journed for a social hour. The assist
ing hostesses were Mrs. William A.
King and Mrs. H. H. Lewis.
Columbia Chapter met at the home
of Mrs. Walter E. Barton, 1910 Massa-
chusetts avenue, on Tuesday evening.
The chapter regretted the absence of
the regent, Mrs. James Henry Harper,
and expressed hope for a speedy recov-
cry from the cold which kept her from
the meeting.
Mrs. Roy A. Porterfield, vice regent,
opened the meeting by leading the sa-
lute to the flag and by prayer con-
Quoted by Mrs. Ida Warren Myrth.
Before going into the business Of the
evening, Mrs Porterf1eld asked the
chapter to join in silent prayer in men,
ory of Miss Carrie Preble Sylvester of
Citronella, Ala, nonresident men,
Der. Expressions of Miss SylveSter'S
splendid character were read by Miss
Isabel Myrth, recording secretary Ex-
presSions of sympathy were also extend
ed to Mrs. George r. Ide, who was in
iured in recent automobile accident
In giving report of her work as
registrar, Mrs. Velma S. Barber gave
some facts concerning Staten Island
property during and after the Revolu-
tionary War She stated that she had
papers for three new members.
Toys and linen for the children's
room of the Americanization School
were solicited by Mrs. ChildreSs B.
Gwyn, chapter representative. She also
mentioned card party to be given in
February for the benefit of the school.
Miss Isabel Myrth reminded the men,
bers that the Ellis Island box would be
packed at the next meeting and asked
for donations of sewing and weaving
material
Mrs. Ida Warren Myrth of the for
eign relations committee discussed cur
rent events in relation to European
countries.
On behalf of the magazine commit
tee, Mrs. George Middleton enthused
the members to the extent of giving
subscriptions as Christmas presents, and
several orders were given. The chap
ter voted to give the magazine to the
club historian, the books to belong to
that office as reference.