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

kins, Mrs. Robert Harrison. Mrs. Eliza
beth Chenoweth, Mrs. I. B. Mullis and
Mrs. Eleanor Collins, the delegation to
be headed by the regent, Miss Mary Lee
Goddard. Mrs. Collins extended an in
vitation to the delegates to make use o.
her room at the All States Hotel during
the congress. Mrs. Hill prospective
member. was a guest at the meeting
and three OF the new members were
present. Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Montgom-
cry and Miss Helen Montgomery. Re-
freshments were served by the hostesses
The States historic committee held
its February meeting with the State
historian, Mrs Harry c. Grove, pre-
siding Following the usual opening
exercises, Mrs. Grove reported that q
bill had been introduced to establish q
national military park in New Jersey,
concentrating the spot where George
washington was in camp at the time
of the adoption Of the United States
flag by Congress, June IA, 1777, and
where the flag was first raised over q
military encampment. Mrs. Grove had
been invited to attend the hearing. and
found 1t most interesting. Mrs. Chase,
vice chairman Of milestones, reported
that the chapters responsible for the
care of these stones were only watt
ing for milder weather to make such
repairs as were needed. She reminded
the committee that the first milestone,
that at Jones Point Lighthouse, on the
Potomac River below Alexandria, was
set by Gen. Washington, himself, April
Is. 1891. Miss Harvey. as vice chair
man of preservation of historic spots.
gave historical data regarding several
houses which have interested the COM
mittee. Mrs. W. A. Smell gave an &C
count of the capture Of Vincennes by
George Rogers Clark. Mrs. Nancy
North read a paper on Patrick Henry,
the Revolutionary patriot and orator
Mrs. Barnes exhibited a photostat copy
OF an article written by Paul Revere,
The Irvine WelIes Chapter met on
the afternoon of February % at the
home of Mrs. Monita Shearer, regent,
at Fort Humphreys, Va. After a short
business meeting the members of the
chapter and a number. Of invited
guests were entertained at luncheon.
The occasion marked the first ami
versary OF the organizing Of the
chapter.
Gov. Thomas Welles Society, Children
Of the American Rev0lution.-The SEN
Tor branch was entertained by Frank
and Jean Westbrook at their home in
Chevy Chase. The attendance was 40.
Edgar Morris, the vice president, pre-
sided. Kenneth Prescott, registrar, an
nounced that papers had been accepted
for Daniel Coughlin. Fay Sumner. Doro-
thy Howe and Ruth Howe. Prentis
Taylor was transferred to the S. A. r.
and Elizabeth Jacobs to the D. A. r.
Gaines Cough and Virginia Tastet
served on the floor committee for the
c. A. r, tea dance February 20 at
the Washington Club. Edgar Morris and
Walter Dash carried the banners at
the patriotic exercises in Memorial Con-
tinental Hall, February %. Twenty-Five
members Of the society have enrolled
| for the flag contest being conducted by
the Washington Herald. Virginia SUIT
ton gave, a reading. the Westbrook
Trio rendered some delightful musical
numbers and Mrs. Edward Nelson Ding
ley told Of q recent visit to the Cana
PRODUCED were Mrs. r. r. Reidel. Maj.
Harry Davis and Mrs. William Dougal
Leetch.
Sons and Daughters Of the Republic
The February committee meeting,
Sons and Daughters Of the Republic,
District of Columbia Daughters of the
American Revolution. was held recently
at the home of Mrs. William H. Harper.
1857 Columbia road, the chairman. Mrs.
Earl b. Fuller, presiding.
The State regent. Mrs. David d.
Caldwell, was q guest and greeted the
committee with encouragement for their
work, and extended an invitation to all
10 attend the State conference and
State Daughters of the American Revo-
luton meeting to be held March and
Z, at Memorial Continental Hall.
splendid representation ON commit
tee members was present and plans for
the joint patriotic meeting of the Sons
and Daughters Of the Republic Clubs to
be held February 81 were discussed and
formed. During all preparation for this
meeting the whole-hearted cooperation
and earnest work Of the committee
members was source of delight to the
chairman.
In spite Of the unpleasant weather
on the evening of February 81, Peck
Memorial Chapel was quite well filled
dered
Isabelle Hargraves, Ruth Mills and
Viola Walker Of the Mount Vernon
club acted as ushers With the nag,
iernS ana req and white carnations Tor
decorations, a pleasing effect was OBJ
tanned. As -
The program follows:
Invocation. Rev. Irving W. Ketchum;
america" Mrs. Arthur Williams at the
piano: greetings. Richard King, presi-
cent, Mount Vernon Club: salute to the
| nag, led by Ruth Mills, Mount Vernon
Club acted as ushers. With the flag.
| Came TO Write IT, William Tyler
! Page; songs. Mary Russell williams,
Mrs. Arthur Williams, accompanist;
tax. Miss Helen Harness, State regent,
d. c. d. A. r.; America the Beautiful;
colonial pageant. Mrs. Tonnis j. Ho.z-
berg. director; reading of essays, THE
History OF the Flag" Don Grifith, Reba
Sher; The Star Spangled Banner;
oeneoiction. Linn G. Drake. Boy Scout
program.
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