Evening star., 1928-05-27
CONTINUED from Eighth pace)


Our Flag Chapter In Constitution Hall
The regent announced that one OF
the members, Mrs. Grattan kerans, had
been appointed State chairman Of
AFnericaniSgn
New members elected were Mrs Ray
Palmer, Mrs. William J. La Varre and
Miss Edith Gaumer.
AT the conclusion of the business
session. birthday cake ofnaimented
with candies and flags was presented
to the Regent. Mrs Weeks. whose birth
day happened to fall on the same day
IS the meeting.
Among the guests present we're Mrs
David u Caldwell, Mrs. George Hiliyer
AIRS Harry c. Grove. Mrs. II. 3. Patten
MRS and Miss Girton and Mrs. Frank
w. Mahin.
Capt. Wendell W0lfe Chapter met in
annual session Tuesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. E. r Thomas and her
sister Miss Carrie H. Shirley
The regent. Mrs. Ruth Barnard Par
keT. conducted the opening exercises,
Mrs. Clara A. Stine, former chaplain,
leading IN prayer In the absence OF
the recording secretary Mrs. Paul V.
Roundy was appointed secretary pro tenn.
Reports of officers. chairInen of COM
m1tteeS and representatives on State
committees preceded the annual reports.
II was announced that the chapter had
bought q number of tickets for the
chapter house taeater benefit and also,
through the generosity of Mrs. Roundy,
one boy would be sent by the chapter
10 the Summer boys camp at Quantico.
Va.
Annual reports showed much chap
ter activity and that the fine record OF
previous years is being kept up and as
each year goes by an increased activity
is noted The regents report was III
two partS-the first up TO March /, the
end Of the District d. A. r. work. and
was the report read by her at the State
conference; the second part carried her
work TO date and gave details OF Socla!
activity and other work done. The
report was received with enthusiasm
and the chapter feels that 1t has great
reason to be proud of its regent in her
tantiYing endearoTS TO promote the great
work of the organization. The other
reports we're we'll written and showed
the endeavorS in each office. The
treasurer reported a handsome sum In
the treasury, with all dues paid to date.
There have been no deaths nor reSlena-
tions and no members dropped. The
total membership is now 100, with Z
new members voted upon last meeting
II was announced by the registrar. Mrs.
E II. Cough, that the papers OF Mrs
Harriet e. Kimhle had been accepted
BY the national board OF management
and she is therefore member.
Under new business. the regent read
the resignation OF the recording Secre-
tary, Mrs. Helen Montague. on account
- 4. a~v-sa IN q r
wiIlianSport, Pa and removal TO that
city. The resignation was accepted
with regret and the corresponding sec
retarv. Miss, Shipley instructed to send
q letter TO Mrs Watkins carrying con-
gratulstions and best wishes and ap-
probation Of the splendid work she mas
done as recording secretary. The CORE
spondiug secretary was also directed 70
send letters of sympathy 10 Miss MABEL
z wheelock and Mrs. j. Earl FoutS,
vino have suffered recent bereavement
The vacancy caused by the resignatio
of Mrs. Watkins was filed by the elec-
ton for the unexpired term OF one year
OF Mrs. Paul " Roundy. The term OF
once being for two years, no election
vas held this year
The report Of the finance commlttee
for the coming year was read by the
VICE regent, Mrs. Albert S. Boles, and
accepied in full. Il carried the usual
Gifts To mountain schools. Amer!canism
work and special philanthropies.
Echoes OF the Continental Congress
we're given by the chapter regent, the
founder. Miss Wolfe, who also served
on the press committee Tor the congress:
the page, Miss Ruth Ann Parker, and
others who sxtkendeG. -
one new S1eniber, Miss Hazel Mont
Vomery. was present and vas introduced
and there was also one guest, Miss Fern
Merritt OF the Holton. Maine. chapter.
The next meeting OF the chapter VIII
be held on the fourth Tuesday IN sep
tember.
Samuel Corton Chapter met May 8
n the home Of Mrs. House. sWoodslne
Apartments. and elected as ofheeTs lot
the ensuing year: Mrs. Ethel Mills,
resent: Mis- Mary E. smith. wee
regent: Miss Frances Z. White. record
ing secretary; Miss Eva jackson. CORE
Tn1tly q. Clark: treasurer. Mrs. Sarah
D Morrow: historian. Mrs. Eleanor
Hickerson; chaplain. Miss Cora Terry.
A visit from Miss Cleveland. formerly
OF washington. but now a resident OF
Ohio. was much enjoyed. An interest
fng talk on the administration OF LIN
c0In was given By Mrs. House. The
chapter adjourned for the Summer. the
nsxt meeting being scheduled for Sep
tember.
The Dolly Madison Chapter celebrated
the anniversary Of her birthday last
Nondzy with a luncheon aE the Colum-
bla Country Club. The regent, Mrs.
Ralph Barnard, presided. MEs. Calo-
wei, new State regent for the District:
Miss Harmon. State vice regent, and
ether State ofAcers were guests Of honor.
Among the honnred guests. too. were
Mr.. E Hart Fem Of Connecticut and
ether distinguished D. 4. RS residing
.r the District. The speaker Of the day
vas Mrs. William Smith. who, after
luncheon. told Interestingly Of her ex-
r9riences fn Czford University and In
Etrstforo On Avon. where size recently
took courses or SHAKESPEARE Beauti-
ful piano selections were rendered by
1frx. Montgomery. and Mrs. Barnard. on
request, sang three charming solos.
Visiting officers were welcomed, Ddt
were not asked for speeches, since the
chapter wished the vacation idea 70 be.
fer them. as for others. the dominant
note o1 the occasion.
POtonai Chapter held It's May meet
sng. which vas the isst one Of the sea
ser. 1t the home Of Mrs John r.
Wheeler. $500 FoTty-second street
Chevy Chase. .. e.
Mgs DAME! Walser. regent, presided.
Annual reports we're heard from the
various officers and we're greatly appre-
clstsc
The past year has been 2 successful
and enjoyable one and 2 decided in
crease sa membership vas noted
II vas voted 70 increase the dues 10
81 q year.
The following officers vere elected
Regent, Mrs Daniel Halser vice
regent, Mrs Jobu r. Lutte recording
secretary. Mis- Georgia hudson CORE
spending secretary. Ms oven l..