Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
d. A. r. ACTIVITIES
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.

tee spoke briefly on the survey of pro-
hibition enforcement. Mrs. w. B. Ken
nedy reported three new subscriptions
to the d. A. r. Magazine.
A note from Mrs William Donch
showed that the shower for Ellis Island
held recently at her home had brought
in gifts of $40 in cash and materials
worth $25.
Mrs. John L. Barr, state chairman,
gave talk on the work of her COM
mittee in teaching the correct use Of
the flag.
One new member, Mrs. A. T. Fowler,
was elected to membership.
Governor Thomas WeIles Society,
Children of the American Revolution
The Junior branch, under the direction
of Mrs. Clayton E. Emig, met Saturday
afternoon with Susan Moore in the
Phillips Terrace Apartment.
The register, Catherine Tidball, stated
that Mary Frances Eastman and James
Gray Collins, jr., had been received into
membership.
Adelaide Beard read a letter from
Crossnore School, where the society is
educating a young girl. Eighteen scrap
books were sent to local hospital. 1t
was announced that Irene Lerch, AIDE
laide Beard and Jacqueline Churchill
had contributed their talent to the
c.. A. r. radio programs held each
Thursday over WIZ. Clayton DOING
and Kitty Brooks served as color
bearers.
Miss Nancy Lesh entertained the
Senior Society Saturday night at her
home, in Massachusetts Avenue Park,
Edgar Morris presiding.
During the month George Mcneil
and William Clementson were given
transfers to the S. A. r. The chaplain
Richard Reidel, conducted the ritual
whereby Virginia Tostet and Robert
Wilson were received into membership.
Virginia England reported tea dance
given during the holidays in honor of
members who were home from college.
On this occasion Mrs. Harry Lee Rag
land. Mrs. Arthur Smith and Mrs. F.
D. Wilson served as hosteSSeS.
Piano numbers were rendered by
Irene Lerch. Maj. Clayton E. Emig
spoke on Aviation" with special refer
ence to his recent visit to Kitty Hawk,
N. c., when the Aeronautic Conference
delegates honored Orville Wright. A
dance followed the meeting.
The Eleanor Wilson Chapter met
Wednesday with Miss Mabel Towner,
Kew Gardens. Mrs. j. G. Courts, re-
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Items of business were transacted and
plans made for work during the coming
year. A delegate and alternate were
elected to the coming conference.
Thirteen Colonies Chapter met at
the home of the regent, Mrs. Albion c.
Tuck Park Lane Apartments, Tuesday
evening.
The meeting was called to order by
the regent, Mrs. Tuck, followed by
usual exercises. Only six members
present.
Mrs. James H. Kyner reported on FL
lis Island, and it was decided to send
another box there before March 1; also
the usual amount was collected to be
send there.
Mrs. Tuck reported that she was I'M
able to attend the State conference, and
spoke of the loss the society had SuS-
tanned lately in the death Of Mrs. Willie,
former State regent.
The treasurer reported settling fW
the chair for Constitution Hall and
other bills, leaving balance of $9.l6
in the treasury. 1t was reported that
sic was made on the sale of Christmas
cards.
Chapter Historian Mrs. Herbert VIII
son gave report of recent meeting
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| history of the District Of Columbia
and other reports of historic value.
| Ten aIternates were elected to attend
the national congress in April: Mrs.
| william r. Lowe, Mrs. James II.
Kyner, Mrs Herbert Wilson, Mrs. Ray
mond Evans, Mrs. William M. Wallace,
Mrs. Walter E. Hutton, Mrs. Claude N.
Bennett, Mrs. Steven H. Ford, Mrs.
James Gooch and Mrs. j. N. Steed.
Refreshments were served during an
informal social time.
Captain Molly Pitcher Chapter met
January IA with Mrs William A. Jack
and Mrs. Theodore Palmer as hostesSes
The usual reports from standing COM
mittees were followed by discussion
of plans for the celebration OF the
twenty-third birthday anniversary OF
the chapter in February. The business
meeting was followed by pleasant
hour with the hostesses.
Keystone Chapter met Saturday, at
1913 Connecticut avenue. 1t was the
fourteenth birthday of the chapter and
Mrs. Ida ]. Kinsell, the regent, and
Mrs. Clyde Kelly, the treasurer, enter
tanned the members at luncheon, prior
to the business meeting, which was
called to order by the regent. Miss
Hanks started the program with cur
rent events. Election of officers was
the principal business of the day. Mrs.
Ida j. Kinsell, regent; Mrs. Harry j..
Green, vice regent: Mrs. Clyde Kelly,
treasurer; Mrs. Frederick Reynolds,
recording secretary; Mrs. James D..
Skinner, corresponding secretary Miss
May Adele Levers, registrar, and Mrs.
Nellie B. Tyler, historian, were re-
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Kistler was elected chaplain. Miss Mae
Stevenson and Mrs. Theador A. Hunt
ley were elected assistant historians.
The chapter was grieved to hear OF the
sickness of its recording secretary, and
voted to send flowers to her.
The following members were elected
to serve as alternates at the congress in
April: MRS. Harry j. Green, Mrs. Clyde
Kelly, Mrs Frederick Reynolds, Miss
Mae Stevenson, Miss Clementine Hanks,
Mrs. Pearce Rayner, Mrs. Theador
Huntley and Mrs. Morris T. Kistler.
The meeting adjourned to meet Feb
ruary 16, at 1643 Connecticut avenue,
with Mrs. Harry Clay Ransley as
hostess.
Manor House Chapter held its Janu-
airy meeting at the home of Mrs. N. D.
Hawkins, with the Misses Mamie and
Evelyn Hawkins and Mrs. John Porter
assisting hostesses. The regent, Miss
Mary Lee Goddard, presided. Mrs.
Jesse Anthony, chaplain, opened the
exercises with prayer, remembering the
small son of Mrs. HasSell, one of the
chapter members, who is ill., The salute
to the flag followed and the minutes
; Of the last meeting were approved. Re-
ports of officers and committee men,
berS were made Mrs Elizabeth ChenO-
weth, acting registrar in the absence of
Mrs. Orlando Smith, reported the &C
ceptance Of the papers of three new
members, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Garner and
Miss Amman, and the filing of papers
for two new applicants for membership,
Mrs. Montgomery and Miss Helen Mont
gomery