Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27

IOrQ, regent, preSlQng. Inc members
stood at attention while giving the
salute to the flag, followed by the sing.
ing of MY Country, IT'S of Thee" after
which the dinner proceeded.
The guests of honor were Mrs. Johr
M. Beavers, vice president general fol
the District; Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart
organizing secretary general, who is a
candidate for president general; Mrs
Eli A. Helmick, registrar general Mrs
David d. Caldwell, State regent; Miss
Helen Hartman, State vice regent; Mrs
Howard l.. HodgkinS former State re-
gent of the District and honorary men,
Der of Louisa Adams Chapter, each OF
whom made an address. Mary O'Toole
judge of the District Municipal Court
who was expected to speak. was unable
through sickness, to be present.
Also among the invited guests were
Mrs. E. Grattan Kerans, chairman of
Americanism committee; Mrs. Harry G.
Grove, chairman of State historic COM
mittee, and Miss May Helm, chairman
of committee on legislation in Congress.
An entertainment was provided.
Misses Gale and Gladys Hunt sang THE
Serenade," by Toselli, and The Swiss
Echo Song" by Eckert, and later
Songs My Mother Taught Me-" by
Dvorak: Lovely Night" by Ronald, and
las We Part" by IlgenfritZ; Miss Evelyn
Wells, pianist, rendered THE Chroma-
tique Waltz" by GODDARD, and "Hark,
Hark, the Lark" by Schubert. A greet
ing by Miss Marian White, detained at
home by illness, was read by the regent,
followed by the singing by the chapter
of one verse of THE Star Spangled
Banner"
Notice was given of the coming chap
ter house card party at the Willard, tor
which the chapter has taken eight
tables. The February meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Leon H.
Hebert.
The State Historic Committee met
January II, with the State historian,
Mrs. Harry G. Grove, presiding. The
meeting was opened with the Lords
Prayer, followed by the salute to the
flag. Miss Harvey, as vice chairman of
historic spots, reported that while sew
eral places OF historic interest had been
mentioned as still unmarked, and had
received consideration, the committee
had experienced difficulty in securing
ali the data required A discussion fol-
lowed. Mrs. Chase, in charge of mile
stones, reported in detail the condition
Of the various stones and was assured
the cooperation of the chapters re-
sponsible for these. Mrs. Chase said
these stones weighed 800 pounds and
were placed under the supervision of
Andrew Elliott, who succeeded Maj.
LEnfant.
Mrs. Grove reported having arranged
the fourth and last of series of scenes
in historical pageant given by the New
York State Society. Her scene por-
tr6yed the return of Gen. and Mrs
Washington after the battle of York
town. She also urged that the chapter
historians complete and hand in their
chapter histories as soon as possible and
stressed the needs of Valley Forge, Ken
more and Wakefield.
They are soon to begin firing the
bricks for the new house at Wakefield,
which are to be of the same composition
as the bricks of the original house.
The children of the public schools have
given 81 ,528 for the building. Mrs. VIII
liam Owens reported having raised the
money and purchased flag for the new
Francis Scott Key School. The speaker
of the day was w. B. Bryan.
Federal City Chapter.-A meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Mahlon A.
Winter, 2637 Connecticut avenue, jan
uary o. Routine business was attended
to. Returns of the recent card party
were received.
The program for the February meet
ing was discussed. The meeting in
February of each year is planned for
quite some time prior to the date.
Janet Montgomery Chapter held its
January meeting at the home of Mrs
Colin Herrle, in Chevy Chase, January Is
the hoStesses being Mrs. Herrle and her
mother, Mrs. Annie T. Brown. The
treasurer, Miss Laura Gilliland, report
ed balance in the treasury Of $l1344
The chapter appropriated So toward re-
foresting an acre of land at Fort Fred
erick, and $40 to be deposited in a saw
ingS account toward expenses of the
tercentenary, agreeing to deposit like
amount every year until the celebration
takes place in 1884. An amendment tC
the bylaws of the constitution, chang
ing the election of officers from June to
May, was proposed and laid on the table
for action at the next meeting. The
subject Of the meeting was patriotic
education and the speaker was the ma
tional chairman, Mrs. Henry M. Rob-
ert, jr.
Mrs. Robert spoke of the mountain
schools, Endorsed by the d. A. r., and
told of her visit to them during the past
Summer.
The chapter has been supporting
these schools in small way in the
past by sending boxes of clothing anc
cash each year; the donation will be
larger this year, because of the Interest
aroused by Mrs. Roberts talk. There
will be boxes made up for shipment al
the next meeting.
Mrs. Barley, Ellis Island committee
chairman, appealed for donations to be-
sent to her for shipment to Ellis Island
The meeting closed and tea was served
by the hostesSes.
Capitol Chapter.-Mrs. Casanova. jr.
chairman Of the charity, ways ans
means committee, gave a benefit bridge
tea and sale at her home, 1914 Jeffer
son street, January 49, The member.
of the chapter who assisted were Mrs
Maude T. de Capo- Rodriguez, regent
Mrs John Fleming, Mrs. G. A. Martin
Mrs. 0. c. Luxford and Mrs. C. E. Mac
Donald.
ID. A. r. Activities, Student Loar
COmrnittee.-Mrs.J James c. Ord, chair.
man OF the student loan fund commit
tee. has called a meeting of the com
mlttee for Wednesday evening, 8 clock
at the Hamilton Hotel Mrs. Ord re-
quests all members who have not re.
ported the contributions of their chap.
ters to make their reports at this meet.
ing in order that plans may be made Il
complete the committees quota for thu
present year.
A preliminary study of the work O
the committee for the coming year viii
be made.
Our Flag Chapter was entertained a
the Women's City Club by Mrs. Franz
A. Wolff. Mrs. George Kicker, Mrs. r
M. Richards and Miss Elizabeth M
Pritchett for the January meeting. TIL
regent, Mrs. Edward M. Weeks, pre-
sided.
The following delegate and alternate
were elected to represent the chapte
at National and State meetings: