Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
D. A. R. ACTIVITIES

Aoou III the library OF the AmSElC3ulGh'
ton School, Tenth and II streets. Mrs
Clare Wilson. United states NATURAL.
zation examiner, the guest speaker, gave
an Illuminating talk on 'Naturaliza.
ltion," explaining the new laws and tbs
difference between naturalization anC
citizenship. She urged the support OF
the Daughters in all the branches OF
Anlericanism work. Mrs. David Cald-
well, State regent, and Miss Helen Har-
man, State vice regent. spoke briefly
Mrs. Alexander Bell, State chairman Of
manual for immigrants, told of the
work OF her committee. Members add
ing their names to the list desiring as
Sociate memberships in the Americana
zation School Association at this meet
ing were Miss Helen Hartman, Mrs
Robert Ferguson, Mrs. Joseph w
Hiscox, Mrs. William H. Wanamaker
Mrs. r. G. Wilson, Mrs. ]. p. Saffold
Mrs. G. B. Gwynn, Mrs. r. Z. Claugh-
ton. Mrs. Sarah Crowen and Mrs. Mary
Edmunds. Others previously registering
are Miss Mary B. Anderson, Mrs. Graf
tan Kerans and Mrs. Clarence Weaver
The list will remain open during the
month Of February and members of the
society interested in the work of Ameri-
canism are invited to become asso-
ciate members One dollar is the annual
fee. Mrs. Grattan KeranS, State chair
man, presided at the meeting.
State historic committee, at the jan
uary meeting. voted upon the inscrip-
ton to be placed upon the memorial
tablet to Chief Justice Marshall soon to
be mounted at 1901 r street
Thirty-two chapters have contributed
to this, and the State historian, Mrs
Grove, has requested that all of them
will be represented.
reported the delivery to Col. Grant OF
the large map marked with the location
of each stone.
Several letters were read from absent
historians.
Mrs. Baker-'Mother of Milestones"-
who has given years to the work, ex-
hibited her album of photographs Of
the stones and the description Of each,
with its history.
Chapter brought for the files a report
OF the ceremony at Rock Greek Gene
terry, when the chapter marked the
grave Of Mrs. Wiley. Mrs. Brockoven' S
paper on Anthony Wayne was read by
Mrs. Bags, her regent. 4
Administration Caucus held a lunch
con Saturday, January Is, at the
Raleigh Hotel. Miss Helen Hartman,
Administration Caucus, introduced Mrs.
William Sherman Walker, national
chairman Of national defense, as toast
mistress. Mrs. Walker introduced Mrs.
David D. Caldwell. State regent of the
District of Columbia d. A. r., who
responded briefly, and Mrs. Alfred A.
BrosSeau, past president general of the
National Society, D. A. r. who gave
some facts about Constitution Hall
As 1t was candidate day" Mrs. Walker
then introduced the candidates for
State Conference In March, Mrs. j.
Frank Rice of Columbia Chapter en-
tertained with vocal selections. Mrs.
d. G. Jackson accompanied her on
the piano. At the guest table were
Mrs. Brosseau and Mrs. Walker, also
former State regents and State officers.
Continental Chapter.-A variety Of
interests, ranging from the most his
toric spot in Washington to the foibleS
OF the younger generation, characterized
the January meeting, held at the home
Of Mrs. j. Mcdonald Stewart. 1881 Co
lumb a road, on January 20. After
arguing the relative merits Of the
White House and the Capitol for this
distinction. the vote of the chapter was
in favor Of the Capitol. Mrs. Couch
Of Fort Oswego Chapter, OSxRgO, N, Y,
brought greetings from her chapter and
spoke of the historical setting of her
city and what her chapter has accom-
plished in the way of preserving this.
The Louise st. Clair Chapter of De-
troit and the Fort Livingston, Mich,
Chapter were presented by Miss Edith
Bullock as member and associate mem
Der, respectively. Another guest, Miss
Ada Louise Townsend. entertained with
iaaT ~
the younger generation at the movies
and a radio announcer. Mrs. Barr,
regent of Marcia Burns. Chapter
brought greetings from her members
and Miss Mary Stewart, treasurer OF
this chapter, also was q guest.
Miss Reese, chairman Of the patriotic
education committee, reported on boxes
Of clothing and other useful articles
sent by her committee TO various schools
The fund for the bronsR doors at Con-
stitution Hall has ? reached $62
making a total Of s. = as the chapters
contribution to Con titution Hall. In
response to an appeal for money for
Mrs. BeaSley's committee, 81 was con-
tributed by members of the chapter
Announcement was made Of the divi-
sional meetings TO be held at Annapolis
on February 3 and 4. The name OF
Mrs. Mary c. Meador was accepted for
the national society.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs
Womack, Mrs. Beasley, Mrs. Allen, Miss
Meek and Mrs. Gerber.
Capitol Chapter met Tuesday evening
in the home of Mrs. o. G. Luxford
Mrs. F. z. Upton was assisting hostess
Mrs. @. A. Martin, the regent, presided
The treasurer's report showed that
the per capita dues to the State had
been paid for So members and a bal
ance In the treasury OF S173.SS.
Mrs E G. Rittue, chairman OF patriotic
education, reported that her committee
had sent to CrosSnore School . bag OF
clothing valued at $40, and to the Helen
Dunlap School one valued at SIS Do
nation of 50 from the chairman OF
committee The chapter voted to con-
tribute $50 to patriotic education, the
amount to go to the Helen Dunlap
School and the Blue Ridge Industrial
School.
The historian, Mrs. w. A. Smell. re-
ported that the marker for the John
Marshall house was ready to be placed
in the near future. The chapter voteo
for the little old stone house at No. 304s
M street as the most historic spot IN
washington. In this house Gen. Wash.
in9ton and Mai. L'Enfant completed
the plans of the City of Washington.
Mrs. z. c. Macdonald. chairman o.
national defense. gave q report OF 9
State meeting at the Office Of Mrs. Will
liam sherman Walker. Both the regent
and Mrs. Macdonald urged attendance
upon the sessions of the womens pa
triotic conference January 20. 80 and 81
The chairman of Ellis Island commit
tee. Mrs. F. E. Upton, reported thai
she had received a number Of dona-
ton of materials and money anc
would soon send the annual box Il
Ellis Island.
Ten dollars was voted to student loar
work. of which Miss Helen Skinner II