Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-13

Constitution Chapter held its annuai
tea on st. Distaff's day, January z, en-
PERTAINING the national and State OH
GERS, the regents and vice regents OF the
d. C. chapters and their friends at the
home of its regent, Mrs. ROBERT ID
Mcneil, 32l2 Garfield street.
In the receiving line were Mrs. Al
fred ]. Brosseau. president general;
Mrs. John w. Beavers, vice president
general: Mrs. Herbert M. Lord. CORE
sponoing secretary; Mrs. Adam M.
Wyant. treasurer general, and Mrs: Ell
A. Helmick, registrar general. MRS
David D. Caldwell, State regent; Miss
Helen Hartman. vice regent; Mrs. Henry
Patten, chaplain; Mrs. Nellie G. Ross.
recording secretary, honor guests. The
rooms were artistically decorated with
evergreens. holly and red candles.
Presiding at the tea table were the
past regents and past officers. Mrs.
Daniel c. Roper. Miss Elizabeth r.
Pierce, Mrs. Harry B. Denham, Mrs.
James I. Parker, Mrs. G. D. Ellsworth,
Mrs. T. Hardie Seay, Mrs. Harry Taylor,
assisted by group from the G. A. r.
The functions was largely attended.
The next regular meeting will be held
January Is at the home of Mrs. H. B.
Denham, 1917 Biltmore street.
Constitution Chapter. led by the
regent, Mrs. Robert H. Mcneil, visited
the tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sun
day, December 30. The wreath was
laid by Mrs. Goodwin D. Ellsworth.
The singing of America" salute to
the flag, a solo by Mrs. Clayton E. Emig,
REST. Soldier. Rest" and prayer by
Chaplain Vaughn of Fort Myer, Va,
concluded the exercises.
Descendants of rs Chapter held its
January meeting at the home of Mrs.
Andrew L. Randell. 2021 Kalorama
road. The assisting hoStesses were Mrs.
Margaretta Campbell and Mrs. F. F..
Schondau The regent. Mrs. Tonnis j.
Holzberg, presided. Reports of officers
and committees were given. Chapter
representatives on State committees re-
ported on meetings attended and work
In progress. Three new members were
initiated. Receipts from sale of candy
and Christmas cards were turned over
to the treasurer. Report was made of a
box sent to the Matthew T. Scott noun
tain school in Kentucky. A contribu-
ton was voted to be given to the State
chairman of patriotic education. Ten
alternates were elected to the Congress
to be held in April.
DR.. Nora Meyer described a recent
visit to Ellis Island and contributions
of articles and money were received
from the members to be sent there
Mrs. Theodore M. F. Knappen, State
chairman of revolutionary relics for
Memorial Continental Hall, exhibited
many rare pieces of pottery, glass,
pewter, silver, fans, ETC., of that period
Some gifts were made by members of
the chapter, including an old and valu-
able book, early birth certificates, etc.
After adjournment of the business
meeting, a social hour with refresh
nents followed.
Col. John Donelson Chapter was
entertained at its January meeting at
the home of Mrs. G. H Carnahan. 1906
Thirteenth street. Miss Eunice w.
Wright. former chapter regent, as
sisted Mrs. Carnahan. In the absence
OF the regent, Mrs. A. E. Brand, who
was detained in the West on account
of illness. the vice regent, Mrs. H. c.
Oberholser, presided.
A roll call Noted Americans Between
1888 and 1915" followed the opening
exercises and was responded to by
every member present.
The reports of the officers were re-
ceived and showed the work of the
chapter to be progressing in a most
satisfactory manner.
Miss Helen Hartman reported for the
Chapter House Corporation, and asked
the support Of the chapter at its annual
benefit to be held at the Willard Hotel
on January IS at pm.
Mrs. James Mackey. representing the
chapter on the foreign relations COM
mittee, gave an account of the Deem
Der meeting.
Mrs Crosby gave paper on national
defense, stressing education.
The vice regent paid tribute to the
memory Of Mrs. James M. Wiley, who
died December 10. The State vice
regent, Miss Helen Hartman, also spoke
on the life and services of Mrs. Wiley
In the D. A. r.
At the conclusion Of routine busi-
ness the secretary, Miss Mary L. Bot
torn, read portion of the history of
Col. John DonelSon Chapter, writ
ten by Miss Ada B. Classic.
After a social hour. during which
the hostess served refreshments, the
chapter adjourned to meet on Febru-
ary /.
Mai. LEnfant Chapter met at the
home of Mrs. John w. Pew with her
daughters, Misses May and Nellie Nc
Michael as assisting hostesses for its
January session.
The meeting was opened by the reg
emit, Mrs. Baggs. Following the salute
to the flag and the Lords Prayer. re-
ports of officers and committee chair
men were approved.
The chapter has raised funds to meet
the demands upon its budget, all items
having been taken care of.
Ten dollars was pledged to assist the
Matthew T. Scott School. while Mrs.
Stansfield gave $40 to the chapter in
order that the work Of this year might