Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

also spoke of the address on Patrick
Mrs. Amy F. Hammond said she had
bought tickets for the D. A. r. student
loan fund. Other committees had no
reports as there had not been any
meetings held.
1t was voted to have the annual
luncheon at the Willard. on April %.
The chapter had the pleasure of well
coming Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins. ex-
State regent. and Mrs. Harry Colfax
Grove. State historian. Mrs. Hodgkins
spoke about the restoration of Wake
field. She showed the chapter plate
that was reproduction of the ancient
Wakefield Washington family china in
the salt glazeware used around 1735.
and recently found in the ruins at
Wakefield. The chapter voted con-
tribution for the Wakefield Fund. Mrs.
Grove spoke Of the importance of the
chapter histories. She also spoke of
the mile Stones" one branch of the
work of the State historic committee.
The chapter also welcomed Mrs. E.
E. Curry, the regent of the E Pluribus
Unum Chapter. who brought greetings
from her chapter. Other guests were:
Miss Whitaker and Mrs. Priscilla Alt
man. A delightful social hour followed
the adjournment of the business meet
ing.
Tuesday evening the Constitution
Chapter met at the Hamilton Hotel.
The hostesses were Mrs. j. NICK. Grand
field. Mrs. George A. Cook, Mrs. Sidney
Phillips Mrs, A. Mcpherson. Mrs. Frank
Shull, Mrs. M. j. Junkin, Mrs. James
I. Parker and Mrs. N. C. r. Baggett.
The regent, Mrs. Robb H. Mcneil,
presided Following the usual opening
exercises. the officers reports were APP
proved. The standing committees next
presented their reports.
Mrs. T. Hardie Seay. chapter dele
gate to the thirty-eighth Continental
Congress, read a resume OF the State
Conference held March and 7.
Mrs. Demett and Miss Newton were
elected to membership. The honor
guest of the evening, Mrs. W. w. Hus-
band national chairman on American
ization, pleased the audience with
highly instructive exposition OF this
phase of the organizations activities.
The chapter was entertained with
classical selections rendered by the or
chestra of the Americanization School,
composed of boy and girl students. Mrs.
Preston of South Hadley Mass, was
also guest of the chapter. Refresh
ments were served during the social
hour.
The next meeting is changed from
April 16 to April % because of the Con-
tinental Congress.
Col. Tcnch Tilghman Chapter.-The
March meeting of the chapter was neio
Mt the home of Mrs. j. Frank wilson,
at Wakefield Hall, Mrs. Wilson, vice
regent, presiding.
Mrs. Eva Chase, chairman OF con-
servation, gave a report OF the TWO
mahogany trees given by the chapter
to Continental Hall. to be planted IN
their grounds. The vice regent re-
ported sending literature given by the
Forestry Association, and handbook OBJ
tanned from the Government Printing
Office, to Rockville School. Ellis Island
chairman reported sending annual box
of materials to Ellis Island-dress
goods, scissors. thread, etc.
After business was finished the chap
ter adjourned Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Frederick w. Matteson,
Mrs. Elmer Saul, Miss Lucy G. Cabell
and Mrs. Florence Keys Randall were
guests.
Potomac Chapter had the honor of
entertaining Mrs. David D. Caldwell,
State regent; Miss Helen Hartman, State
vice regent; Mrs. George Hillyer, jr.,
state treasurer, and Mrs. Harry c.
Grove, State historian, on March Is.
The meeting was held at the home
of the vice regent, Mrs, John F. Little,
1910 Varnum street. Mrs. Frederick Y.
Dom and Mrs. Catherine Vosbury being
Joint hostesses with her. After short
business meeting each of the State
officers gave a greeting to the chapter
and refreshments were served.