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

ANNIE LANCAS1Ehs
was surprised to discover that it had
been written by a girl. Miss May Dick
inson reported that three barrels of
clothing were ready to send to Virginia
Mrs. Rapley told the chapter that she
| had presented handsome beaded bag
and a handmade silver spoon, each over
200 years old, to the D. A. r. Museum.
The chairman of the ways and means
committee. Mrs. Hicks. reported that
the card party given by the chapter had
been very successful. The chapter was
guests Mrs Hobart. Mrs. Beavers, Mrs,
Caldwell and Mrs. Brumbaugh.
Descendants of the &c Chapter held
it's March meeting at the home of Mrs,
James NJ. Doran, 3135 O street. The
assisting hoStesseS were Mrs. Caroline
A. Kinsley and Mrs. Stephen J. Muir
ply The regent Mrs. Tonnis J. Holz-
berg, presided 1t was the chapters
annual guest night. and after brief
business meeting the remainder of the
evening was devoted to a program and
sociability.
Doris Rock. in Colonial costume.
member of the Richard Lord Jones So
ciety, Children of the American ReVo-
luton, gave a reading and dance en-
titled Grandmother Minuet." DR..
James NJ. Doran, prohibition commits
sioner, made an address on the admin
istration of the prohibition law. A talk
was given by Mrs. Josiah Van Orsdel,
national president of the G. A. r.. on
the work and progress of the society.
Three delightful whistling solos were
rendered by Miss Janet Coon. accom-
panied on the piano by Paul Fishbaugh.
Mrs. William Sherman Walker. chair
man of national defense, gave an lllu-
minating talk on that subject. Among
the guests were the regents OF other
District chapters.
Refreshments were served in the din
ing room where Mrs. Constance Good
man and Mrs. E. NJ. Blackwell presided
at the table The decorations were In
yellow with ionquils.
Samuel Gorton Chapter met March
l3 at the home of Mrs. Anne Il. Thra!l,
3O9 New Jersey avenue southeast, FOL
lowing the business meeting, during
which the Endorsement of the chapter
was given to the candidacy OF Mrs.
Lowell F.. Hobart for the next presl-
dent general. an interesting program
was given consisting of talk by MRS.
Ross House, on the origin and history
of the short story. paper on the NE
of William Mckinley by Mrs. IhraH
and several readings by MRS. house.
Refreshments were served.
The Dolly Madison Chapter was en-
tertained at its meeting March IL by
Mrs T. F. Shuey in the parlors at
Stoneleigh Court. There was a large at
tendance. Reports from the state COM
mittees and from the recent state con-
ference were full and interesting. AN
amendment to the bylaws was propos-
ed and read, providing for the election
of delegates at the same time as the
election of officers. Guests of honor
were the State treasurer and the State
vice regent. Miss Harmon, who spoke
briefly to the chapter.
little John Boyden Chapter was en-
tertained at its March meeting by MRS.
Mary Edmunds of 1914 @ street. Inc
regent. Mrs. Fred L. Volland, PRESIDED:
THE meeting was opened by America,
the Lords Prayer and the pledge to the
flag.
A report of the State Conference was
made by the regent, and attention was
called to the Continental Congress Inc
regents badge will be available to each
alternate during the session of congress
and they are requested to advise the
regent of the session they wish to at
end. The treasurer, Mrs. Fred Z. FER
Lee gave a detailed report of the year,
showing over 5000 had been spent IN
the work. Mrs. w. w. Morrison, chap
ter representative on student loan COM
mittee and chairman of the benefit
March Is. stated the many requests for
tickets assured the success OF 1t. Mrs.
C. A. Weaver, vice chairman OF the
Girl Home Makers, reported for that
committee. Through the chapter
SAC. SO has been donated for this work.
The honor guest, Mrs. Howard L.
Hodgkins, State regent for the District
of Columbia, for Wakefield, gave<a talk,
and the chapter pledged its support to
the purchase of Washington's home.
This being guest evening further
business was dispensed with. The eve
ming was enjoyed at cards by the men,
bers and guests, Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs.
r. Oakley, Mrs Rice, Mr.. w. w. Nor
rison, Mr.. G. T. Gregory and DR.. c. A.
Weaver. Prizes were won by Mrs.
Morrison, Mrs. PerLee and Mrs Vol
land. A guest prize was presented to
Mrs. Hodgkins.
Refreshments were served by the