Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-31
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES
By MAMIE LANCASTER.

chairman of the Ellis Island work, for
the box recently sent by the chapter.
The following reports were made by
committee members: Americanism, Mrs.
Hooker: George Washington's birthday
celebration, Miss Chenoweth: D. A. r.
student loan fund, Miss Hawkins; Con-
stitution Hall, Mrs. Clark; national de-
Tense, Mrs. Hawkins, and Sons and
Daughters OF the Republic. Mrs. Has.
sell, who brought to the attention OF
the chapter the need of nag for use
at Peck Memorial Chapel for the meet
ing of these young people. Miss Cod
dard gave an account OF the District
conference held recently at Memorial
Continental Hall, and read the ac-
count of the chapters work for the
year as she reported 1t at that time.
A letter was read from the house com.
nittee regarding the registering OF
delegates and alternates for the coming
congress. The chapter was honored
in having three of its members APP
pointed to the house committee this
year, Mrs. Elizabeth Chenoweth, Mrs.
Calvin Hassell and MRS. Orlando
smith. Mrs. Earnest Mudd has also
been appointed page for the congress.
an honor she had last year. It was voted
to send a shower Of Easter cards TO
shut-in member, Miss Ella Grove.
Because Congress convenes during the
week of the regular meeting OK the
chapter the date for the April meeting
was moved up to the 12tn, ana VIII oe
held at the home OF Mrs. Embrey. MIS-.
Chenoweth thanked the chapter for
the lovely flowers and words OF SYM
pathy sent her during her recent illness.
Mrs. Pratt also expressed her apprecia-
ton for the many thoughtful acts OF
the members during her long period
of inactivity Miss Chenoweth extend
ed to the chapter an invitation to
tea she will give on April 2. A highly
amusing and interesting feature OF the
evenings entertainment was a report
on Better Films" from masculine
viewpoint, as given In detail by Irving
BuckIin. A social hour followed the
business session when st. Patricks
day furnished the motif for the deco
rations and refreshments served by the
hostess.
Our Flag Chapter was entertained
Tuesday afternoon at the Women's City
Club by Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, MRS.
/. w. jackson and Miss Lucretia jack
son. The regent, MRS. Edward M.
Weeks, read her annual report as given
before the State conference. Two items
of interest showed that the chapter
contributed $1,O2T to Constitution Hall
in the past two years and that So OF
its members are subscribers to the ID.
A. r. magazine. During the past month
$40 have been contributed to the Wake
field Association. The historian, Mrs.
Samuel Polkinhorn, read q short sketch
describing the circumstances OF the iirst
inauguration of George Washington.
Mrs. A. g. wilkinson reported gift OF
bound scribner's magazines to the Gull
nounced an invitation for the whole
chapter to a. reception to be given by
Mrs. Lowell r. Hobart at the Willard
Hotel April l6 from to 2 pm. Mrs.
Hodokiiis gave o description Of the
plans of the; Wakefield Association and
Of the Caroline Scott Harrison memo
rial. The State regent, Mrs. David %.
Caldwell, explained the budget system
which Is being considered for use In the
state organization. Mrs. 6ylvanals john
son gave an account Of the work OF the
Aloha Chapter In Hawaii, where she has
recently passed several years. Among
other, guests were Miss Grice Of Eng
land, Miss Frances Allen, Miss Maude
Ne Crane and many OF the state Of
ficerS.. "a
Janet Montgomery Chapter met
March 10 at the home Of Miss Laura
Gilliland IN North Chevy Chase, Nd.
After routine business was transacted
reports were made by the officers and
committee chairmen. Mrs. r. w. Moore,
regent. announced the recent death Of
Miss Mary Charlotte Priest. which PC