Evening star., 1930-04-06
y. A. r. ACTIVITIES
Ramsey Maxwell reviewed her book,
1.-The Red Fog"

Ramsey Maxwell reviewed her book,
THE Red Fog"
Judge Lynn Chapter was entertained
at its April meeting by the historian,
Mrs. William H. Wagner, assisted by
Mrs. Charles G. Haig, Mrs. Henry H
Elliott, Misses Letitia and Margaret
Walker, Mrs. S. D. Hanson, Miss Kath-
| crime Brake, Mrs, Amos T. Pagter and
Miss Laura Silsby. Mrs. Charles c.
Haig, regent, presided. Mrs. Charles
S. SChermerhorn announced the per-
formance at the National Theater to-
morrow evening for the benefit of the
chapter house. Miss Virginia Price has
been appointed as personal page to Mrs.
G.. Wallace w. Hanger, chairman of pro-
| gram committee, and Miss Virginia
Francis will also serve as a page at the
congress. Mrs. j. U. Dellinger, Mrs
| Amos T. Pagter, Mrs. William F. Ham
serve as members of the house COM
mittee. Miss Jean Warf1eld of the
chapter flower committee reported plac-
ing wreath on the grave Of Miss Jane
A. Delano, former vice regent, who was
in charge of Red Cross nursing service
| during the World War and who is
buried in Arlington. A program relat-
ing to the 40 milestones of the District
OF Columbia was presented. Mrs.
stones, read paper on their origin and
purpose. Mrs. Velma Sylvester Barber
and Mrs. Conway told of their work in
this connection. Mrs. Howard L. Hodg-
kins, former State regent and national
officer, gave a talk on Wakefield. Miss
Mary Russell Williams sang, accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Arthur F.
Williams.
The District Of Columbia National
Defense Committee, Mrs. r. Winston
Holt, chairman, took part in a religious
and patriotic service at All Souls Me-
mortal Episcopal Church last Sunday
| morning. The occasion was the presen-
tation of flag, the gift of the COM
mittee, to the Sunday school of that
church. The religious part of the eX-
ercises was conducted by Rev. H. D.
Sterrett, rector of the church. The
superintendent of the Sunday school,
Theodore Osborn, welcomed the COM
mittee. Mrs. Frank Greenawalt spoke
briefly. Mrs. Holt gave talk on the
| flag, and Miss Helen Harman, State
vice regent. and State regent-elect, pre-
sented the flag. Those participating
were Mrs. r. Winston. Holt, Miss Helen
Harman, Mrs. Rumbaugh, regent Of the
Army and Navy Chapter; Mrs. Greena-
walt, regent of Ruth Brewster Chapter.
and Mrs. Armat Stoddart, ex-regent Of
Eugenia Washington Chapter.
Dorothy Hancock Chapter held q
luncheon meeting Thursday at Olney
Inn. Mrs. Dorsey Downey, Mrs. o. r.
Evans and Mrs. j. A. Saunders were
hoStesSes. Miss Marjorie Mason was
guest of the chapter. Mrs. Harry Fee
han, as delegate, gave an account OF
the State conference. The regent, Mrs.
Ed S. Morrison, read her report.
Livingston Manor Chapter met March
IS at the home of Mrs. James
Shera Montgomery 100 Maryland ave-
nue. northeast. The assistant hostesses
were Mrs. Morehouse. Mrs. Meeks, Mrs.
Couch and Mrs. BletZ. Mrs. AlanSon
the appointment by the State regent
of the vice regent, Mrs. A. S. McAlliSter,
to the State craftsmanship of better
films.
Mrs Amos G. Draper of Mary Bart
lett Chapter made an address. Mrs.
Ralph Ford Couch rendered piano Sc
lections.
Emily Nelson Chapter met Tuesday
at the home of Miss May H. Dickinson,
1911 @ street, with the regent, Mrs.
Helen S. Rapley, presiding. The hostess
was assisted by Mrs. Sarah Sinclair.
Mrs. Beavers gave talk on ConStitlA.
ton Hall and the gifts that had been
given by the D. A. r. for the building.
Miss May Helm gave talk on legisla-
ton, and the bills that were pending be-
fore Congress. Miss Schulz entertained
with songs.
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter met
Tuesday evening at the home Of Miss
Mary Dalgleish, 1912 Varnum street.
The regent, Mrs. Malette Spengler. read
the report she gave at the State confer
ence, at which she was elected corre-
spending secretary for the District Miss
Katherine Richards, Miss Virginia Fos-
tet and Miss Frances zebley were elect
ed to membership.
The chapter house benefit will be held
at the National Theater Monday night.
Mrs. Randolph Hopkins, state chairman
OF publicity, gave talk on the Is trees
that the D. A. r. have planted in Inde-
pendence Square, Philadelphia. Little
Peggy Anne Koob gave recitations and
piano selection. DR.. Wesley M. Ge-
wehr, professor Of history, American
University gave q talk on the Consti-
tuition. Miss Katherine Spengler sang.