Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-28


to her appeal to buy tickets.
The delegate to the recent CONT
nentla Congress, Mrs. o. c. Luxford,
brought a report which reflected the
enthusiastic and most patriotic spirit
which had prevailed the whole con-
gress. The chapter had gone on record
as supporting the ticket of Mrs. Lowell
F. Hobart and was much pleased over
her election to the Office of president
general of the National Society Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
by so great a majority. very fine
paper on national defense; given by
Mrs. George A. Martin, chairman of ma
tional defense, was enjoyed. Songs by
Miss Apple and Miss Jean Mum and
pleasant social hour and refreshments
closed profitable evening.
Victory CHAPTER met at the home of
one of its members, Mrs Ethel T. Full
ton, 1849 Irving street. Monday after
noon, April % In the absence Of the
regent, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, the vice
regent, Mrs. Towson Price, presided.
During the meeting the chapter voted
to give $40 toward sending a boy to
Camp Neville this Summer for an out
ing After the business meeting was
concluded the chapter was favored with
two piano selections, "At Evening"" by
Cramer. and "A Lover and His Lass"
by Nevin, rendered by the hostess, Mrs.
Fulton.
Reports from chapter members who
attended the recent D. A. r. congress
were heard At the close of these the
work Of the recent National D. A. r.
congress had been pretty well covered.
OF particular interest was the favorable
comment Of guest. Mrs. Lee, wife of
Representative Lee from Texas, who Is
not a member of the organization but
who attended some Of the sessions as
guest.
A pleasant social hour followed, with
Miss Eleanor Lamson and Mrs. William
H. Harper acting as assistant hoStesses.
The American Liberty Chapter was
entertained at its April meeting by
assisted by Mrs. George 8. Newcombe
and Mrs. M. E. Allan. The regent, Mrs.
H. S. Ridgely, and vice regent, Mrs. e.
H. Jackson, we're unable to attend on
account of illness in the family, 80 Mrs.
James M. Lombard, the recording sec
rotary, presided. After the usual open
ing exercises of prayer, salute to the
flag and singing of America" the
minutes Of the last meeting were Of
fered. The regents report was read
and showed active work accomplished
In behalf of the chapter. The treasurer,
Mrs. H. B. Meloy, gave satisfactory
report of the finances, and Mrs. l.. H.
Hannah, the historian, gave a report
which showed that the committee was
doing good work. The papers written
by Miss Classic were full of historical
data. Mrs. M. e. Allan, the registrar
said she had transferred one out-of-
town member to q new chapter in the
members own town. She was glad to
know that the member wanted to be
her dues. Mrs w. L. Ewell of the
patriotic education committee reported
that since the State conference the
committee had raised $125 for schol-
arship to Helen Dunlop School and
still had a financial balance. Mrs
Ewell also handed over to the treas
urer a small sum for commissions on
magazines she had sold. Mrs. r. 3.
Owen, not being able to attend on ac-
count of illness, sent tickets to be sold
for the benefit theater party to be given
at the National for the District Chap
ter House on May 20. Quite number
Of tickets were taken by - members.
The flower committee reported having
sent a plant to Mrs. r. H. Gates, who
Is an out-of town member and daugh-
ter of the regent, where she now Is sick
The chapter was pleased to have two
of its out-o f-town members from New
York present Mrs. Ira D. Hough, wife
of Col. Hough. and her daughter, Mrs.
John Butler. Mrs. Hough Is writer OF
considerable note and member OF the
League of Pen Women. She gave
IL. A,sn nA vnftmf tho n
r.. insignia meant to her, She also
brought news Of FOUR celebrated Elsie
Janis" who has been Ill. Mrs. John
Butler, an accomplished musician, played
for the chapter exercises. A letter was
read from q travelling member. Miss
Lola Allan, who is now In Africa.
During the social hour refreshments
were served in the dining room. Mrs.
Dowell and Mrs. Newcombe presided at
the table.
+, Continental Chapter.--The enthusi--
asm of the Thirty-eighth Continental
Congress was reflected In the meeting
of Continental Chapter held at the
home of Mrs. Bert Brockway and her
sister, Miss Bertha Dana, 1903 Allison
street. Several out-of-town delegates
to the congress we're present as guests,
all of them being relatives Of members
of the chapter. Each one spoke in
formally regarding the work Of her
home chapter These guests were Mrs.
j. r. Newton. regent Of Olathe Chapter,
Olathe, Kans; Mrs. F. S. Middleton,
chaplain of Sun Dial Chapter. Ames,
Iowa. and Miss Grace Riddle OF Louise
ST. Clair Chapter, Detroit, Mich. Mrs.
Athey. organist of Hamline Methodist
nYad faUnrad
the chapter with several piano selec-
tons and also accompanied Mrs. Brock
way for some vocal numbers. MRS.
Brockway and Miss Dana were assisted
in the dining room by Miss Mabel
White, Mrs Watson, Miss Reese and
Mrs Middleton. Mrs. Peterson. the re-
gent, presided over the business meet
ing. The usual officers and committee
reports were heard and those who took
part in the congress gave brief accounts
of their experiences and Impressions A
gift from Mrs. Duryea for Constitution
Hall was announced and Miss Dana re-
ported that she and her cousin, Mrs.
Newton, had taken chair together
Mrs Peterson also made a contribution
to add to these gifts. Mrs. Beasley In
vited the members TO attend tree
planting In honor of Mrs. Calvin Cool
fayette Park by the District of Column
bia Federation of Women's Clubs The
chapter voted to provide for a weeks
stay of a boy at the camp sponsored
by the Sons and Daughters Of the Re-
public.
The members were grieved to learn
of Miss Yeoman's bereavement In the
loss of her mother.
In May the chapter will meet for din
ner at the Washington Hotel. followed
by the regular business meeting.
Columbia Chapter met Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Mrs Ella B. Bla-
den and Mrs. Harriet Isabel Baker,
1885 Otis place northwest. The regent,
Mrs. James Henry Harper, presided,
calling the meeting to order by prayer,
which was led by the chaplain, Mrs
Ida Warren Myth. The salute TO the
flag was led by the color bearer, Mrs.
Ella B. Bladen.
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