Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-10

The American Chapter was enter.
tanned January 81 by Mrs. Howard Mat.
tingly at her home, 300 Massachusetts
avenue, the occasion being the thir.
tieth anniversary of the organization OF
the chapter.
Mrs. Mattingly is a charter mem.
Der and for many years regent Of the
chapter. There was large attendance
of the members and the following
guests:
Mrs. Redwood Vandergrift, Mrs sgd
ney Jacobs, Mrs. Edward Nelson Ding
ley, Mrs. Thaddeus NJ. Jones. Mrs. Mel
lie Florence, Mrs Lower, Mrs. A. Case
former regent; Mrs. Albert E. Hodges
former regent: Mrs. Marie B. Worrall
Mrs. Miriam B. Hilton sang. Mrs. Paul
Blyden gave an amusing and clever pi-
analogue, written by Sigmund Speath.
In the decorations of the table the
continental colors were carried out in
tall vases of yellow roses and forget
birthday cake, surmounted by 80 buff
and blue candles and the words Amer
lean Chapter, 1899-l929."
The candles were lighted by Mrs.
Faris, the presiding regent, and by the
ex-regents. Mrs. Deborah Ann Miller
cut the birthday cake with the Revolu-
tionary sword of her ancestor, Maj.
Daniel DAWSON. Her toast was, ITO
our charming hostess and to all D. A. r.
Daughters-may we always have an
abundance of the sweets of life"
The Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter
met at the clubhouse of the League Of
American Pen Women on February s..
Mrs Bessie w. Palm, Miss Dorothy
Gatchell, Miss Clark and Mrs. Charles
Waldron were hostesses.
The first part of the evening was de-
voted to business, with Mrs. William
Dougal Leetch, regent, in the chair.
The budget for the next year was read
and approved It carried 100 per cent
apportionment for all committees which
need the support of the chapter. The
chapter excels in its efforts to assist
Americanization and patriotic education
work. The program for the eve
ming was provided by members of
the Americanization School, Miss M. E.
Alton. principal of the school, told
the chapter that they were happy to be
present as the Abigail Hartman Rice
Chapter members are pioneers in the
Americanization field. This chapter
started the AmericaniZation work in
Shots place several. years ago. Miss
Alton introduced vladimir Vasa, con-
ductor of the symphonic orchestra of
the Americanization School, which rem
dered a number Of selections. This
symphonic orchestra will hold the first
of its musical evenings" at the Y. w.
c. A. on February %. At the close of
the musical program refreshments were
served.
Dorothy Hancock Chapter. - The
monthly meeting was held Tuesday at
the Army and Navy Club, with Mrs.
Henry c. Merwin, Mrs. Mark Bowman
and Miss Florence Bergman joint
hostesses.
After luncheon the meeting was
called to order by Miss Mary Harlow,
regent, with a salute to the flag and
Americans Creed" Reports were
given by committee chairmen.
Plans were discussed for celebration
of the fourteenth anniversary of the
chapter with a dinner on February 26,
arrangements being left TO Mrs. George
T. Bell, chairman.
The members voted to give 500 to
the Community Chest. Mrs. Vernon
West, Mrs. Benjamin Lingo and Miss
Anne Tuohy were elected as the nomi
mating committee for the coming cleo
ton of chapter officers. Miss Elizabeth
k1cKelvy was unanimously elected to
membership.
Victory Chapter held its January
meeting at the home of Mrs. w. w.
Husband 3456 Macomb street. Mrs.
Joseph Stewart, regent, presided. The
usual patriotic exercises were observed
and minutes of the last meeting were
read. Further reports were dispensed
with and the regent took up the chap
ter's budget for the year. Lincoln Me-
mortal University received SIS, the
largest single contribution allowed in
the budget. This amount goes toward a
scholarship which has been maintained
there for several years.
After the business meeting was con-
cluded the election of delegate and
10 alternates to the coming D. A. r.
Congress took place, with the following
results: Delegate, Mrs. Frank e. Weber:
alternates, Mrs. T. M. Roberts, Miss
Kathrina Harvey, Mrs. Charles w.
Floyd, Mrs Earl B. Fuller, Mrs Chester
B. Watts, Mrs. Arthur Field, Mrs. w.
H. Harper, Mrs. w. A. King, Miss
Eleanor Lamson and Mrs. Lucius
Chaplin
Following the election tribute was
paid by one of the members to Mrs.
w. W. Husband national chairman of
AmericaniSm and candidate for treas
tional ticket. The chapter unanimously
Endorsed her for that position.
Col. John DonelsOn Chapter was
entertained at its February meeting by
its regent, Mrs. Adela Brand, at her
residence, the Iowa Apartment. Miss
Mary L. Bottorf assisted Mrs. Brand.
The treasurer, Mrs. S. S. Allen, re-
ported substantial balance in the
treasury. Miss Eunice w. Wright, regis
trar, announced that Miss Mary Nichol
of Fredericksburg. Va, had been added
to the chapter roll.
A detailed account of the recent State
meeting of the D. A. r. student loan
committee was given by Mrs. Lyman F.
Kebler, who represents the chapter on
that committee. Mrs. Allen, who at
tended the December meeting of the