Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-10
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES

Victory Chapter held its second meet
ing of the Fall Monday afternoon, Oc-
tober %, at the home of Mrs. Benjamin
B. Hunt, 1892 Thirty-sixth street. The
regent, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, presided
and opened the meeting with the usual
patriotic exercises. Reports from mem
bers of various State committees indi-
Gated that the District activities of the
D. A. r. were already well started. The
historian reported that the State his
toric committee, which is composed Of
one member from each chapter of the
District, is planning to mark as a resi-
dence of Chief Justice Marshall the
house at 1901 F street.
Following the business meeting an
interesting paper on George Mason of
Virginia" was read by Mrs. Thomas M.
Roberts Of Victory Chapter. The as
sisting hoSteSses Wrere Mrs. Jasper N.
Baker and Mrs. Chester B. Watts.
independence Bell Chapter held it's
first meeting at the home of Mrs. Joseph
o. Whiting, BIS Rittenhouse street,
Tuesday night. october Is. Assistant
hostess was Miss Maud Moreland.
Mrs. Mary Pool NARROW, vice regent,
presided, owing to the illness of the
regent, Mrs. H. C. Cook.
Following the opening exercises the
usual routine of officers and committee
reports we're heard.
Many new pledges were proposed and
assumed After the business session
the chapter was delightfully."- entertained
with several readings by Miss Hollis
Essex. Several songs were sung by
Miss Ann BroSnan, accompanied by her
sister Angela. A vivacious though brief
description of part Of a tour through
Europe this Summer was given by Miss
Frances Gutelius.
Miss Edna Cecilia Moreland closed
this feature Of the meeting with sew
eral songs, accompanied by Miss Fran
ces Gutelius. A social hour with refresh
ments was then enjoyed. Twenty men,
bers and 10 guests were present.
The November meeting of the ma
tional defense committee of the Dis
trict of Columbia d. A. r. was held
Tuesday evening at o'clock at the
Washington Club, the chairman, Mrs
r. Winston Holt, presiding
The speaker, Mrs. William Wolff
Smith, gave an interesting talk on the
history and text of the Constitution
the subject designated for this month.
The guest OF honor was the State re-
gent, Mrs. David Caldwell.
Among others who spoke on national
defense were Mrs. Noble Newport Potts
Mrs. David Rumbough, first and second
vice chairmen of the committee; Mrs.
Frank Greenawalt and Mrs. Jasper
Beall
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter, ID. A.
R., held its monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs. Paul Brandstedt, 1924
Hamilton street, last Tuesday evening
The meeting, called to order by the
regent, Mrs. Mallette Spengler, was fol-
lowed by prayer by the chaplain, salute
to the flag and reading OF the min
utes of the last meeting
The regent then gave her report and
announcements. speaking in most en-
thusiastic terms Of the brilliant recep-
ton given in honor of the president
general
Reports were given by the officers Of
the chapter and the chapter committee
chairmen. after which there was large
presentation Of guests.
Reports were also given by the OH
GERS Of the State committees, and plans
were discussed in detail for the Cont
mental ball, which is to be held at the
Willard Hotel November 10.
The remainder of the evening was
devoted to entertainment. Mrs. Paula
Graf, guest of Mrs. Carroll MCGUIRE,
played several piano selections. Mrs.
Earl B. Fuller, State chairman of the
Sons and Daughters of the Republic.
was introduced by Mrs. Waldron and
talked of the work and plans of her
committee. Refreshments were served.
The Continental Danes Chapter,
d. A. r., held its November meeting
Tuesday at the Washington Club State
Treasurer Mrs. George Hillyer. Jr., was
the hostess. Miss Helen Stout, regent,
called the meeting to order. The BUSH
ness before the chapter was transacted
| and a budget for the coming year dis
| cussed and compiled. State Regent
Mrs. David C. Caldwell. State Historian
Mrs. Harry c. Grove, Chairman Of
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